Criticism of Mitchell Reception Sparks Bipartisan Debate
The Mitchell letter column defends a simple citizen gathering for a returned volunteer while denouncing Brev. Whitcher for turning the event into partisan theater. It notes the public records and a warrow of tensions over militia actions and a court martial potential.
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Brer. Whitcher
The
Gazette
Bret. Whitcher
Mitchell
Grer
Whitcher
Brev
Whiteher
Whitecher
Brer
Whitehher
Sioux Falls
Warne and Frost face court martial over dramatic letters
The piece notes Major Warne and Col. Frost are set for a court martial after Warne accuses a subordinate in a published letter. Pettigrew is blamed for releasing the missive, with Nagasaki as the arrest point during the troop voyage home.
Warne Arrest Reported in Nagasaki Cable This Week
The South Dakota regiment surgeon Major Warne faced a hostile clash with Col Frost authorities after a private letter attacking Frost surfaced. The controversy followed war troops homeward transit to Nagasaki Japan where Warne sent a dismissive cable to Senator Pettigrew saying he was arrested by a host publisher letter. A court martial is anticipated to examine the Pettigrew Lee political attempt involvement.
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South Dakota
Frost
Maj. Warne
Col. Frost
War Department
South
Warne
Major Warne
Pettigrew
Sioux City Journal
Peast
Nagasaki
Japan
Ralph Wheelock
Minneapolis Tribune
Philippines
Mitchell
West Point
Gov. Lee
Pettigrew-Lee
First South Dakota
Reed Resigns from Congress Emphasizing Europe Plan
Thos. B. Reed has followed through on his pledge and resigned his congressional seat. The ex speaker will be missed in Washington. speculation holds that Mr. Henderson may meet the standard. Governor Lee warns soldiers could become paupers and a menace to organized labor in California.
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Thos. B. Reed
Europe
Congress
Henderson
Exposition shows colonial exhibits and native villages
The Colonial Building showcases Hawaiian and Philippine resources with rare animals and birds. Special sections like the Filipino, Cuban, and Hawaiian Villages place native people in their homeland settings. Visitors experience real life as people speak, sing, and perform music.
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Philippine Islands
New Dry Goods Store Planned in Mitchell by H D Butterfield
H D Butterfield of Mt Vernon Iowa will establish a dry goods store in Mitchell by September. He has rented the former Mitchell Dry Goods Co. and will heat the building with a furnace. Invoicing of stock begins Monday as transfer to Harrington, new proprietor, is arranged. Social and civic ties in Mt Vernon noted as Butterfield moves to Mitchell.
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Mitchell
H. D. Butterfield
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
Minnesota
Geo. E. Logan
Butterfield
South Dakota
Counties Withhold License Money Await Supreme Court Ruling
Liquor dealers in western counties refused to pay licenses, challenging the state law as dispensary rules last year. Only eleven counties have remitted amounts totaling thousands, while two thirds withhold pending the court decision. Names and sums from Beadle to Minnehaha listed. An authorial note promotes J Newton Hathaway’s book and marketing pitches for Mrs Winslow’s Syrup and No To Bac remedies follow.
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Black Hills
Missouri
Supreme Court
Beadle
Bon Homme
Duel
Hand
Lake
Lindon
Lyman
McCook
McPherson
Minnehaha
Walworth
South Dakota Lands Opened in Watertown District
The South Dakota land department filed on 9000 acres in Watertown district with 4200 acres indemnity grants and 4800 acres for the agricultural college grant. State aims to fill all grants over several years as indemnity lands, while continuing occasional filings. Also notes medical ads for Ely Cream Balm and Hobbs Sparacus Pills with addresses and sample offers.
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South Dakota
State Land Department
Watertown
Agricultural College
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J. Newton Hathaway
Commercial Block
Sioux City
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
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Ely Brothers
Warren Street
Hobbs
Enceisa
Karl
Wells & CO
Leroy
N.Y
8. H. Scallin
Scalia
J. L. Hannett
Mitcwell, Ss. D
J. W. Broadbent & CO
Prescott & Bidwell
Gillis Shoe Company
WM. Koch
A. T. McGovern & Son's
Mitchell, S. D
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