Republican State Ticket listing electors and officials
The ticket lists Presidential Electors Henry C Morris H H Gulstine John Q Anderson G R Evans. Congressmen Charles H Burke Eben W Martin. Supreme Judges Dighton Carson Dick Haney H G Fuller. Governor Samuel H Jplrod Lieutenant governor J E McDougall. Secretary of State D D Wipf. State Treasurer C B Collins. State Auditor J F Halliday. Superintendent Geo W Nash. Commissioner C J Bach.
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Henry C Morris
Roberts
H. H. Gulstine
Lake
John Q. Anderson
Lyman
G. R. Evans
Butte
Chas. H. Burke
Hughes
Eben W. Martin
Lawrence
Dighton Carson
Dick Haney
Davison
H. G. Fuller
Faulk
Samuel H. Jplrod
Clark
J. E. McDougall
Marshall County
D. D. Wipf
Hutchinson County
C. B. Collins
Brown County
J. F. Halliday
Kingsbury County
Geo. W. Nash
Lincoln County
School and Public Lands
C. J. Bach
Turner County
Republican Judicial Ticket
Judge of Fourth Judicial Circuit Frank B. Smith of Mitchell on the Republican ticket.
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Fourth Judicial Circuit
Frank B.smith
Mitchell
Vermillion Fences Pillar of Capital Debate From Vermillion Voice
Vermillion residents reject Pierre capital scare tactics. John Finnie, longtime Union county farmer, praises Mitchell for capital location after visiting Pierre and Mitchell, calling Pierre dead and Mitchell the best choice for the state capital.
No Transfer of State Institutions to Pierre Said Unwise
The article argues against moving state facilities from their current locations to Pierre. It cites costs, disruption, and sunk investments in Yankton Sioux Falls and other sites, praising Mitchell’s offer of a superior temporary building and free transport for records. It dismisses Pierre driven fearmongering as bluff and urges a larger Mitchell majority.
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Commonwealth
Yankton
Watertown
Sioux Falls
Huron
Pierre
Mitchell
South Dakota
Pierre Biase
University
Agricultural College
Asylum For
Blind
Penitentiary
School of Mines
Value of capital property Scotland Citizen
A discussion notes mixed opinions on the relative value of capital property at Pierre, presenting pro and con arguments without a decisive conclusion. The discourse highlights uncertainty about future value and asset viability amid evolving market conditions.
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Scotland
Pierre
State Should Not Accept Mitchell Offer for Capital Move
The argument rejects Mitchells offer citing financial gain and free use of a fireproof building as unworthy motives. It asserts South Dakota can buy land and build itself, and the real aim is convenience for the public, with Mitchell favored for most residents and Pierre for none.
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Mitchell
Pierre
South Dakota
Legislative vote in evidence on state capital location
White Lake Wave notes the legislature nearly unanimously favored asking voters about moving the capital from Pierre. It argues Pierre is not a proper seat and asserts representatives know Pierre’s drawbacks. A vote for Mitchell would settle the location. a vote for Pierre would prolong the capital fight.
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White Lake
Pierre
Mitchell
Pierre versus Mitchell capital move sparks newspaper bluff
The Aberdeen News by Charlie McLeod and John Longstaff claim a Pierre capital relocation to Mitchell is a bluff. They argue Aberdeen will not lose its normal school and Vermillion’s university remains secure, while disputing each other’s motives in the 1901 legislative push.
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Vermillion Republican
Pierre
Carolad
Pierre Press
Vermillion
Clay County
John Longstaff
Heaven and Earth
Huron
John
Mitchell
Charlie McLeod
Aberdeen News
Aberdeen
McLeod
Vermillion’s
Redfield Press cites shifts in capital location debate
The Huron Huronite questions former Pierre supporters Basford and the press about their reasons for backing Pierre and condemns the shift toward Mitchell. The piece notes fourteen years of opposition to Pierre and suggests motives may be unclear and risky for editors.
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Redfeld
Pierre
Bro. Basford
Mitchell
Basford
Redfield
John Longstaff
Son Peter Durrell Killed by Train Near Worsley
A telegram from Worsley Assiniboia reports Peter Durrell was killed Sunday morning when struck by a train. He had joined the navy from Mitchell about three years earlier and later drifted into Canadian possessions. Thos Wallace, his stepfather, sought details and possible shipment of the body to Mitchell, but the coroner advised burial where the accident occurred.
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Peter Durrell
Worsley
Assiniboia
Wolsley
Mitchell
Thos. Wallace
Assinibia
Sioux City Inter State Live Stock Fair to Feature Fire Team Race
At the Sioux City Iowa Interstate Live Stock Fair September 5 to 10 the main draw may be a championship match between Corbett and Sullivan of Sioux City No 1 fire house and Jack and Jack of Des Moines after their recent narrow state win. The Sioux City department offers a purse of 200 dollars for the match and daily exhibition races by Corbett and Sullivan will occur even if the match is not held. The spectacle promises a thrilling start from a temporary hose house with a fast, dramatic dash to the grand stand. Collins, Cole’s Cavboli soap ad note.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Corbett and Sullivan
Hose House No. 1
Jack
Des Moines
Corbett
Notice for bids on county bridges
Notice is given that bids will be received at the county auditor in Mitchell South Dakota until Sept 6 1904 for a steel bridge in Davison county 80 feet span 16 foot roadway and a 24 foot pile bridge 16 foot roadway Bids must include a certified check equal to 25 percent of the building price to show good faith County commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids Plans and specifications on file at the county auditor D Stearns County Auditor
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Hudson
Pierre
Mr. Finnie
Mitchell
Finnie
John Finnie
County Auditor
South Dakota
Davison County
Office of
D. Stearns
Court House
Bids Sought for Courthouse Steam Heating Boiler
Notice invites bids by Sept 6 1904 to install a new boiler and heating mains at the courthouse. Bids must include a 20 percent certified check. County commissioners reserve right to reject all bids. Plans and specs available at the auditor's office.
Notice to Hunters at Mitchell Township Premises
Warning to all hunters that trespassing on the NEY of section three in Mitchell township is prohibited under legal penalty. Issued by H. S. Bennett.
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Mitchell Township
H. S. Bennett
Why He Supports Pierre
Dell Rapids editor Osbon, previously a Mitchell supporter, now backs Pierre. The piece mocks his capital campaign stance and notes a recent purchase of new press materials, arguing his loyalty is bought and dishonors journalism.
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Dell Rapids Tribune
M. Osbon
Spirit of Dakota
Howard
Mitchell
Pierre
Osbon
Riff-Raff
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the Modern Heating and Plumbing CO
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M. H. Gosche
C. W. Hoon
C. W. Walrath
W. H. Conyes
Hoyt Cox
H. L. Bates
Broadbent & Co
Geo. Austin
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L. O. Gale
Corwin & Wilfing
J. N. Cook
W. H. Bacon
Home Bakery
J. W. Broadent & Co
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Geo. G. Holleran
Cable Piano
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Preston & Hannett
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