Mr Cannon in Presidential Arena Says Voters See Strength
The St Louis Globe Democrat argues Joseph G Cannon stands as a national figure with solid leadership in Congress. It praises his honesty, practical legislative skill, and dedication to the public welfare while defending age as no barrier to continued public service.
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St. Louis Globe Democrat
Joseph G. Cannn
Mgr. Cannon
Cannon
Congress
Ife
Abraham Lincoln
Jie
Press criticizes judge over corn palace remark in Mitchell
The Sioux Falls Press rebukes Judge A E Chamberlain for likening Sioux Falls to Mitchell in corn palace and breeders convention discussions. It argues carnivals attract a lower character, but acknowledges statewide benefit from Mitchell's projects amid ongoing debate.
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Sioux Falls
A. E. Chamberlain
Mitchell
Queen City
Town decency and open conduct debated at meeting
The discussion centered on whether to run a town on a wide open basis or a legitimate basis. Citizens were urged to decide which class should predominate to build moral social and business influences while keeping within lines of decency.
Secretary Wilson Tours West Inspecting Packing Plants
Secretary Wilson travels by daylight trains through western states to observe growing crops and inspect packing house facilities. He reports plants in good condition and credits recent exposure as influencing the cleaning out process.
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Wilson
West
Downe Sees Roosevelt Bryan Run for President
Charles Downe favors a Roosevelt and Bryan face off as the next presidential contest. The text notes Downe’s ambivalence about becoming Breed’s running mate and points to broad public support for the president’s candidacy.
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Charles Downe
Roosevelt
Bryan
Downe
Breed
Arvan
Bank deposits in South Dakota inspire confidence statewide
The article notes state bank deposits total 23 dollars per resident and are seen by locals and eastern financiers as a sign of growing strength. It expects a modest rise after the harvest as crops are sold.
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South Dakota
Dowdell Plans New Papers in South Dakota
Robert Emmett Dowdell is reported to have purchased materials for the Letcher Chronicle and Woonsocket News and to establish new papers in Letcher and Woonsocket. The Letcher Chronicle and Woonsocket paper trades were announced as sale, but sources say Dowdell did not buy those papers outright. He aims to control news dispensing and political training in Sanborn county.
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Robert Emmett Dowdell
Letcher Chronicle
Woonsocket News
William Randolph Hearst
South Dakota
Dowdell
Letcher
Woonsocket
Hmmmett
Sanborn County
Rosewater Falls Short in Nebraska Senator Nomination
Howard Rosewater editor of the Omaha Bee was defeated for the Nebraska Republican senatorial nomination at the state convention. The announcement came while he was in Rome as his son and friends launched a surprise campaign. Rosewater, a longtime foe of trusts and corporations, expressed allegiance to the state ticket and returned to his newspaper work. Critics describe his defeat as a heartbreak moment for a veteran politician of the people.
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West
Howard Rosewater
Omaha Bee
United States
Nebraska
Rosewater
Rome
Mr. Rosewater
Wen
Roosevelt Adopts Phonetic Spelling Reform Across White House
President Roosevelt adopts the KNampagie phonetic list and orders White House correspondence printed accordingly. Thru and other widely used spellings may replace traditional forms. Observers question how quickly and broadly the system will spread nationwide.
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Roosevelt
White House
Mormon Missionaries Defend Polygamy Stance in Mitchell
Quas. kK. Perry writes to rebut Mary J. Bailey and others claiming misrepresentation in a Republican article. He states missionaries never discuss polygamy unless asked, uphold Salt Lake Church doctrine, and defend it when questioned. He praises Mitchell residents for kindness and says the work will continue without harm.
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Mary J. Bailey
Lt Jeve
Mitchell
Bailey
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Brower
Merica Named Candidate for State University Presidency
Vermillion Republicans declare Professor Chys Merica a candidate for the presidency of the State University. They insist his qualifications suit him for the post and express firm belief in his fitness for leadership.
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Vermillion Republican
Chys
Merica
State University
Noted academic leader Merica urged for Regents choice
The article touts Prof Merica as a well qualified candidate with degrees from Fort Wayne College DePauw University Iowa Wesleyan and Lawrence University and experience at Wisconsin Industrial School and Lawrence University. It notes strong public speaking record and anticipates additional candidates may be considered with a prompt Regents decision.
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Fort Wayne College
DePauw University
Iowa Wesleyan
Lawrence University
Wisconsin Industrial School For Boys
Waukesha
Merica
Wisconsin
Board of Regents
Minnesota State Fair Excursion Tickets Announced
Minnesota State Fair runs September 3 to 8. St Paul Minneapolis excursion tickets from the St Paul Minneapolis & Ottawa Railway are nine dollars and fifteen cents round trip. Tickets on sale September 1 to 8, good for return through September 10. Co B Wilt, Agent.
One Way Train Fares Listed To West Coast and Northwest
From August 27 to October 31 the Co. St P M and Ry offers one way tickets to California Western and Northwestern points at reduced rates. California $31.10 Washington state $22.50 to $25.00 Montana from $1790 to $22.50. For details contact agent C B Wilt.
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Co. St. P.M
California
Washington State
Montana
C. B. Wilt, Agt
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the Mitchell Printing CO
Props
G. W. Downey
Hadise
MR. Cannon
Prof
H.D. Butterfield
Ladies’ Home Journal
Mitchell, S. D
Dewitt & Company
Chicago
Ill
Scallin* Bros
Minnesota
Western
Western National Bank
Widmann
M. M. Doyles
Ef. Morris
John H. Creighton O. Eb. Casse
K. P. Loomis
Blain Seaman
L. E. Stair
S. Main St
Bradfield Regulator
Atlanta
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