Contested 1894 Valuation Sparks City Tax Debate
The article recounts a battle over how lands, structures, and personal property were valued by the board of equalization in 1894 and 1895. It notes protests, court actions, and a moral about fair taxation, then shifts to a local club fight in Aberdeen where Don Healey and Neil Whallon were injured during an incident with harvesters. A separate shooting accident near Mitchell leaves John Wheeler wounded.
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Board of Equalization
van Eps
Scott
Bracy
University Addition
Faust
Bracy and Bowdle
Faust Place
Scott and van Eps
Republican
Levinger
McCormick
B. Braey
Aberdeen
Don Healey
Neil Whallon
Mitchell
Aberdeen News
Whallon
Healey
BE. B. Bracy
Moody Divorce Granted After Cruelty and Drunkenness
Tuesday Judge Haney granted a divorce to Mrs. Margaret Moody of Sanborn from Johnathan Moody on grounds of extreme cruelty and habitual drunkenness. The husband once beat her with a board while intoxicated. The court awarded custody of the six children to the wife.
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Haney
Margaret Moody
Sanborn
Johnathan Moody
Moody
Great Shows Highlight Maretta Family Salaries For One Month
The Maretta Family featured prominently in the show and their salary list would cover the monthly pay for many smaller acts. Note the Great Shows date set for Thursday September 5.
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Maretta
Bracey Urges Removing Barriers to Justice Costs
Dr Bracey argues that costs should not prevent a man from obtaining justice insisting there should be no barrier to access legal remedies. He contends cost barriers hinder equality before the law and calls for reform.
Costs of the Assessments Debate in South Dakota
Mitchell letter from BE. B. Bracy argues against taxing costs against the city in assessment appeals. He defends the right of citizens to appeal over tax values, praises Judge Haney and attorneys, and condemns abolishing the board of equalization. Bracy promises further facts and remedies in a future issue.
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Jacy
Eprron Republican
Haney
Goodykootz
Messrs
Scott
van Eps
Board of Equalization
Board
South Dakota Rail Road Commission Moves HQ to Mitchell
The South Dakota railroad commission relocated its headquarters from Pierre to Mitchell on July 1. Chairman Geo A Johnston leads a three member panel with F Conklin and J R Brennan and secretary Jay Manson. The body issues warehouse licenses, handles rate complaints, and seeks a statewide railroad map despite reduced appropriations. Johnston travels statewide to assist residents and resolve cases in a business like manner.
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South Dakota Railroad Commission
Pierre
Mitchell
Geo. A. Johnston
2. F. Conklin
Clark
J. R. Brennan
Rapid City
Jay Manson
Johnston
Railroad Officials Tour Northwestern Line Prefers Passenger Run
A party led by General Superintendent Scott of the Northwestern visits Sioux Falls and Mitchell aboard a Milwaukee line car. They tour company property and crops, urging an exclusive passenger run between Sioux Falls and Mitchell as freight traffic grows. Agent McKinley denies plans for a new passenger train but notes schedule changes may bring the current accommodation train to Mitchell at night and depart in the morning.
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Sioux Alls Press
Scott
Northwestern Railroad Company
Milwaukee Line
Omaha
I. W. Winter
J.T. Clark
W. A. Scott
Hugh Spencer
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
South Dakota
Agent McKinley
McKinley
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Scallin
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N. K. Fairbank Company
Chicago
Heywood Baby
George E. Logan
Frank Whloker
Knowles & Greene
Mitchell National Bank
U. S
A.B. Hager
Champeny Block
Dr. Bracy
Tramps
van Ps
John Wheeler
L. Wilde
Wheeler
Young Wheeler
Bear
Dr. Bracey
Commission of
CAS
the Railroad Commissioners
Leavening Powe
Royal
Vezlan
U.S. Gov’t
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