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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1907
Page
9
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Deadwood faces a heated public dispute over a gambling proposition. The Pioneer- Times defends the measure while Freeman Knowles opposes it, accusing him of inconsistency given his past gambling ties. The paper argues licensing gambling harms city government and urges higher principles for Deadwood’s progress.
The Watertown Public Opinion asserts the GOP factions cannot unite without excluding a candidate. It argues Governor Crawford seeks the U S Senate and Senator Kittredge seeks re election, making a compromise impossible. It says both sides will not yield and the issue may as well be decided now.
The Aberdeen American criticizes the administration for raising railroad assessments while farm land values also rise. It cites Coe I Crawford, former railroad lobbyist and attorney general, now governor, who opposed higher railroad taxes. The piece questions why farmers do not receive similar relief.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad promotes its soon to be completed count extension toward the Pacific coast. It issues a handsome booklet with scenic illustrations and notes on important towns along the line, signaling new towns and feeding business for its route to Chicago.
Highmore city council passes an ordinance forbidding cooing and flirting in all public spaces including church steps and school grounds. Violators face arrest and fines, prompting local youths to seek private venues for affection amid council opposition.
Judge Page Moris of St Paul ordered the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis & Omaha railroad to pay 20000 dollars for rebating after a trial concluding April 11. The traffic manager also faced a 2000 dollar fine on sixty counts of rebating tied to grain shipments.
Water town records show a surge in divorces with Judge Marquis granting four settlements this week. If Codington county maintains the pace, it may lead the state, though officials call it a minor flurry in the divorce market.
The speaker states Senator Foraker has grown technical and accuses the Columbus secretary’s speech of lacking explicitness. He urges Mr Foraker to examine the speech closely to find explicit points that reveal the War Secretary’s stance to the public.
The region expects a large corn crop if no frost arrives for a few weeks. Moist July moisture aided rapid progress, and farmers hope three weeks will mature most of the yield. An eastern audience doubted corn could thrive there, but current conditions suggest a surprise outcome.
Reports from the western territories indicate the Milwaukee Road will extend from Rapid City through Deadwood to meet northern line work in Butte County. If confirmed, the southern region would gain direct Pacific coast access and substantial economic benefit.
Washington reports the justice department has collected evidence against the International Harvester Co alleging it controls at least seventy percent of U S reapers mowers and other agricultural implements output. The case is set to be heard in Chicago mid next week with full testimony to prove violations. Farmers face high prices from the manufacturers.
Aberdeen completes a summer paving project turning over the contract to the city Thursday. The improved Main Street eliminates long muddy periods after rain, signaling a more metropolitan look for Aberdeen. Mitchell plans future paving but deems it unnecessary at present. The district streets remain in good condition due to sandy soil and minimal mud except during heavy rains.
Rapid City begins notice to North Western railroad officials asserting they must be the western division point to benefit from the road's extension. They allege Deadwood aims to seize that status and threaten to use the Milwaukee road as leverage if passed over.
The Lower Brule district will open 55 000 acres to settlers with 344 quarters available. A lottery may grant land to about 10 000 applicants as part of opening, while the Lower Shule agency holds about 275 000 acres to be opened eventually. Rail routes Milwaukee Road and North Western border the area, easing access compared to prior openings.
George W. Glover of Deadwood and Mrs Mary Baker Eddy’s heirs see the case over Mrs Eddy’s competency to manage her property dismissed. Attorneys say public interest favors establishing competency, noting Eddy began arranging her property for life and for kin on February 21 1907.
The article notes rising farm land values pushing farmers toward dairying and seeking economical ways to produce dairy products. It urges readers interested in this broad topic to attend a forthcoming event or meeting.
The Interstate Fair in Sioux City Iowa runs September 7 to 14 with a large dairy exhibit featuring 12 to 20 makes of cream separators churns butter workers and related equipment. F L Wirick of the Fair Association says farmers should view the latest dairy machinery and ask informed questions of manufacturers and dealers present.
A fragment recounts Johnny explaining a near mishap on a bridge. The boy says he stood on the bridge and feared falling in, so he removed his clothes before the incident.
South Dakota State Fair in Huron runs September 9 to 13 with $10 000 in premiums and $45 000 in free attractions. features include a large stock exhibit, special rail fares and trains from major cities, militia police, a 30 piece band, and numerous spectacle acts plus an aerial act and a cowboy relay race promising a week of entertainment.
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