Express Graft and Rate Dispute in South Dakota
A Mitchell meeting of the South Dakota railroad commission examined Wells Fargo express rates after the 20 percent cut law. The Wells Fargo representative argued the company would challenge any rate reductions in court to protect stock value, while critics warned of stock watering and high profits from express services.
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South Dakota Railroad Commission
Mitchell
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo Company
Commission
South Dakota
U. S
Mitchell’s University drive seeks 250000 fund for growth
President Kerfoot leads a Mitchell campaign for Dakota Wesleyan University to raise 250000 dollars for new buildings and a permanent endowment. supporters argue overcrowded facilities and long term finances require the endowment to sustain growth and benefit Mitchell and South Dakota communities.
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Kerfoot
Dakota Wesleyan University
Cannon and Taft in Tariff Debate at Chicago
The article reviews Speaker Cannon's Chicago speech defending Taft and the Payne Tariff Bill. It contrasts Cummins and Bryan positions, notes Taft's stance toward insurgents, and recalls Cannon's stance on tariff revisions and potential Congressional backlash.
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Cannon
Chicago
Cummins
Winona
Taft
Congress
Prairie State
Senator Cummins
Bryan
Lincoln
Middle West
Martin Plan to License Interstate Firms Targets Trusts
Congressman Martin backs a proposal for federal licensing of interstate corporations with license withdrawal for anti trust violations. The piece argues current anti trust law is weak and cites the Standard Oil decision as a technical victory, urging stronger enforcement like Texas style penalties.
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Martin
Taft
Circuit Court of Appeals
Standard Oil Company
Oil Trust
Henry Wollman
New York
Missouri
Texas
Court of Appeals
Friends of
Cannon's Record Dictates Standoff Over Bill
The excerpt frames Cannon pressing for his own version of the measure, arguing that Taft would not have approved a compromise he rejects. It contends Cannon must defend his record rather than Taft's.
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Cannon
Taft
Questioning Press Autonomy and Employee Voice
The Sioux Falls Argus-Leader comments on a former Sioux Falls Press writer Ronald who claims he was compelled by machine influence at the Mitchell Republican. It discusses whether ownership grants free expression and if employees may speak the paper’s opinions without restraint.
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Sioux Falls Argus-Leader
Ronald
Sioux Falls Press
Mitchell Republican
Argus-Leader
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Horiday
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Home Journal Patterns
E. B. van Alstine
the Creamery
Turner Produce Co
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