Capital Location Sparks South Dakota Debate
Supporters of Pierre argue against moving the state capital to Mitchell claiming it would trigger a broader exodus of institutions and harm the state. The Aberdeen American and other papers warn the plan would fail, noting all major institutions are in populous centers and that capital relocation would incur high costs and reduced accessibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Vermillion Republican
Vermillion
Aberdeen American
Northern Normal and Industrial School
John Longstaff
C. J. McLeod
Aberdeen News
Charley Allen
Brookings Press
Arlington Sun
Mitchell
South Dakota
Commonwealth
State University
Agricultural College
Sioux Falls
Cattle and sheep numbers rise in Stanley and Butte counties
The Pierre area prose claims a westward farming boom are challenged by records showing cattle numbers in Stanley county rising from 5,328 in 1895 to 61,285 in 1903 and sheep increasing from 1,094 to 62,542. Similar growth is noted in Butte county, contradicting the view that homesteads replace ranching west of the Missouri.
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Butte County
Stanley County
Pierre
Mitchell
Missouri River
Seteresieleeteieiarretattiere Eis
Berstatthetehelstesteneners Itste
Sun endorses Roosevelt and Fairbanks over Parker and Davis
The New York Sun, while Democratic, urges support for Roosevelt and Fairbanks rather than Judge Parker. It condemns Parker’s stance, praises the Chicago platform, and calls Parker’s platform a “miserable hell broth” while advocating independence and national interest.
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New York Sun
Judge Parker
Sun
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Parker
Hun
Chicago
St. Louis
Empire State
New York
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Emphasized as Leading Remedy
The ad proclaims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as the best remedy for stomach liver and kidney derangements. It claims over 50 years of leadership curing heartburn bloating poor appetite coated tongue insomnia indigestion dyspepsia costiveness and malaria fever and ague and urges trying a bottle immediately.
South Dakota Ads in Colliers Weekly Story Reach National Audience
Richard Lloyd Jones visited Mitchell twice to gather material for a Colliers Weekly feature on South Dakota. The August piece highlights registration days, portrays the state, and could boost public perception, but the absence of an immigration bureau limits further distribution.
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South Dakota
Rosebud
Richard Lloyd Jones
Colliers’ Weekly
Mr. Jones
Mitchell
Colliers
United States
Immigration Bureau
Jones
Redfield tri party interview details county committee
The Redfield Press prints interviews with members of the Redfield committee who joined the Mitchell Redfield and Huron tri party. The members claim caucus allegiance to the winning city until votes are counted. interviews to be continued by The Republican.
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Redfield
Mitchell
Huron
Z. A. Crain
W. C. Kiser
T. 5. Everett
E. ©. Isenhuth
H. P. Packard
S. B W. Morris
W. F. Bruell
Republican
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised for tired feet and new shoes
An advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cure tired and aching feet and ease tight shoes. It urges asking today for Allen's Foot-Ease and offers a trial package free from A. S. Olmstead in LeRoy, New York.
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Allen
A. S. Olmstead
LeRoy, N.Y
A Capital Port and Prairie Travels
A traveler remarks on Dakota country, noting Pierre’s brush and sand yet praising the eastern lands with waving grain. He predicts the sight of Mitchell will linger in memory as the journey shifts eastward.
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Ipswich
Ss. D
Dakota
Pierre
Mitchell
Brazen Bras Branson chase in Huronite attack on Mitchell plan
The Huronite denounces Bras and Branson over a capital location dispute in Mitchell, accusing them of mislead ing voters and planning a million dollar capitol campaign. It prints a Longstaff letter criticizing bunco tactics while defending Bras and Branson as steadfast.
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Bras
Hranson
Mitchell
Harry Bras
Branson
Capitol
Janson
Prazen Bras
Huron Post- Office
Charley Burke
Pierre
Longstat
Mr. Burke
The
Northwestern
Mr. Branson
Republican
Longstaff
Messrs. Bras and Branson
H. L. Bras
Stihls County
Huron
Redfield
John Longstall
John
Jfe
Bunco
Messrs
Notice to Creditors James Dickson estate
Notice is given by the administrator of the estate of James Dickson deceased to creditors and all persons with claims. Exhibit claims with vouchers within six months after first publication to the administrator at Preston & Hannett law office Mitchell Davison County. Dated July 8 1904 Simon A Dickson Deceased.
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James Dickson
Rsons
Preston & Hannett
Mitchell
Davison
Notice to Creditors in Sarah A Lloyd Estate
Notice to creditors of the estate of Sarah A Lloyd deceased. Executrixes Adella Gordon and Myrtle Lloyd Kennedy require claims with vouchers to be presented within four months after first publication. Address for claims: Adella Gordon Plankinton Aurora County SD or TJ Spangler Mitchell as attorney and agent for service.
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State of
South Dakota
Davison
Sarah A. Lloyd
Adella Gordon
Myrtle Lloyd Kennedy
Plankinton
Aurora
TJ. Spangler
Mitchell
Duylson
Arisust
South Dakota seeks amendment on state seat of government
The 1904 joint resolution proposes moving the permanent seat of government to Mitchell in Davison County. It directs the 1904 general election ballot to include the question and provide Yes or No options. Secretary of State D C Berg signs the notice at Pierre on August 8 1904.
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South Dakota
Pierre
Senate
House of Representatives
Mitchell
Davison
A. D
D. C. Berg
Montana Standard Mining Company
Butte
Mont
Pau
W. H. Lindsay
Weat Granite St
Montana
W.H. Linpsar
West
Granite Street
Notice of Probate for Ariel A. Baker Estate
The administrator Warren C. Baker announces to creditors and claimants that all claims against Ariel A. Baker, deceased, must be filed within four months after first publication with vouchers to H. R. Kibbee in Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota. Dated July 30, 1904.
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Ariel A. Baker
H. R. Kibbae
Mitchell
Davison
South Dakota
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Cohouse Sq
Paris
Rue de la Paix
Boston
Columbus Ave
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Albany
Simon A. Dickson
Della Gordon Myertie
T. J. Spangler
Said Executrixes
Service
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Perrysville Ave
Ateneo City
Hennepin Ave
4Th St
Minneapolis
Minn
Tultion
G. M. Langum
Hennepin Avenue
Mirched National Bank
U. 8 S
W. G. Davison
Wm. M. Smith
E J. Quigley
L. M. Russ
Albert Latta
Oph
R. D. Horton, Oph. D
Latta & Horton
Northern Illinois College of Ophthalmology
Masonic Temple
Horton Optical
Metropolitan Block
S. D
R. D. Horton
Oph. D
Warren C. Baker
Fourth Judicial Circuit
J. L. Butterworth
Charles D. Bird
Carl Heckel
Jakob Koch
Davison County
Foleys
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