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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
9
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The Chicago Chronicle discusses an American Bar Association insurance law study urging national oversight of insurers, arguing interstate business grants Congress authority. It contrasts ABA views with congressional judiciary committee opinions and notes proposed federal rules and licensing, plus committee members.
An article argues Mitchell will gain prominence as the Milwaukee Road relocates dispatchers from Sanborn. It says the move could raise rail employment and business, making Mitchell a gateway to the Black Hills line at Rapid City and increasing freight and passenger distribution through the city.
Laborers would rent modest homes at $12 to $15 a month, accepting long separations from families. A dozen to fifteen houses would quickly fill, as Milwaukee company locates more headquarters here, boosting Mitchell’s growth and prominence.
Bricklayers in San Francisco during rebuilding are reported to net $9 a day with no less than $8. The article notes the high wages but does not specify daily hours worked.
Minneapolis welcomed about 140000 veterans and a similar number of visitors last week. The city’s care and the magnificent system used received universal praise from soldiers and civilians alike, marking an unmatched effort by any city hosting the Grand Army events.
Ahead of the Grand Army of the Republic encampment a heated discussion on abolishing the canteen at national soldiers homes failed to advance. Despite strong support from leading veterans, wiser council prevailed and the planned censure of Congress was not acted upon.
Sioux Walls held a market day featuring farm products and various prizes, described by the Argus Leader as a great success though hampered by farmers’ harvest commitments. Organizers plan to continue the market day concept despite local skepticism.
William R. Hearst spoke at Petersburg Illinois urging voter independence as essential to republic safety. He then donated sixty acres valued at $12 000 to the Chautauqua association, land tied to Abraham Lincoln. He is a candidate for New York governor.
The South Dakota National Guard will return from Fort Riley Kansas with shaved heads under Brigadier General Wint’s order. No whiskers allowed and hair to be cut within a half inch of the head, sparking speculation of possible bravado among several Mitchell soldiers.
The state board of regents press for a president candidate who fits their criteria. Charles C. Merica, current head of a Wisconsin college, is the latest name. he previously led Dakota Wesleyan University during a difficult era and is well regarded as a speaker and administrator.
The Republicans of Davison County meet in Mitchell on September 15 1906 at 11 a m to nominate a slate for state senate representative treasurer register of deeds sheriff clerk of the court auditor district attorney county judge county superintendent of schools coroner surveyor and five county commissioners across districts one and two wards including the city of Mitchell and neighboring townships Primaries occur September 11 1906 from early morning to 8 30 p m Precinct polling places and delegate counts are listed with voting precincts and central committee seats
Not many days will pass before the corn reaches completeness and frost danger diminishes as the season ends. Frost in past years has been the sole menace to a successful corn crop, while in South Dakota, conditions are shaping up with competing factors.
Aberdeen hosts a fall county fair following the corn palace tradition. The northern state crops promise a fine agricultural display with strong attention to the exhibit. Attendees can expect a royal good time and lively features throughout the event.
At the national G A R encampment in Minneapolis a plan by Confederate women to honor Wirt Wirz, commander of the Andersonville prison, was aired. Sentiment against the honor grew as Wirz’s cruelty to Union soldiers was condemned, sparking renewed indignation among attendees.
The adjutant general reports 9,205 deaths among old soldiers but a net membership increase of 3,368 for the year at the Minneapolis Gathering. The figures suggest a shrinking death rate yet growing loyal veteran ranks despite losses.
At a congressional convention in Illinois on Wednesday Joseph G Cannon was nominated for the Danville district seat. This marks his eighteenth consecutive Republican renomination showing long standing support from his constituents. His faithfulness to the trust may lead to another term barring any presidential developments.
The Isistics band plays in Chicago at the White City and will headline Mitchell’s fall corn palace attractions from September 24 to 29. It promises a high class concert with new singing and dancing novelties and paypipe performances. Other street attractions will match in quality for a Northwest audience.
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