Martin Announces Candidacy for Western Congressional Nomination
Jon B. B. Martin declares for the western congressional nomination after a Black Hills petition signed by hundreds of Republicans. He endorses Roosevelt for president with Taft as second choice, calls for national corporate regulation, tariff revisions, and criticizes reformers for false accusations and misrepresentations. He promises to abide by voters' decision in June primaries.
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Jon. B
Martin
Black Hills
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
William H. Taft
Taft
Sioux Falls Paper Denies Churchman Charge Against Senator
The Sioux Falls Argus Leader rejects a Pierre churchman's assertion that Senator Kittrede has long been a stockholder in the city brewery and therefore is unfit for church or temperance support. The paper issues a flat denial of the claim.
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Sioux Falls
Insurgent Leaders See Hall Refuse to Back Glass Slate
Congressman Hall told insurgent leaders he would not back Glass, ending a two year fight. He won then and sees no reason to be sidelined by Codington county’s whitewasher, predicting a merry chase as sentiment shifts statewide.
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Hall
Glass
Codington County
Roosevelt messages Congress on wide range of reforms
Congress convened at noon with Speaker Cannon re-elected. President Roosevelt delivered a 30000 word message covering interstate commerce, Sherman anti trust, pure food, currency, revenue, tariff, income and inheritance taxes, law enforcement, inland waterways, public lands, and other routine presidential topics. The message quotes prior addresses to justify positions, and is described as a wholesome, individual expression worth reading.
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Congress
Cannon
Roosevelt
Ustrud Declares Candidacy Against Kittredge in South Dakota
Hans Ustrud, state superintendent, announces renomination bid and opposition to Senator Kittredge. He faces a tough race in Minnehaha County with Kittredge favored to win. Ustrud claims no personal vendetta, but argues he is not the right Washington representative, echoing popular dissatisfaction.
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Hans Ustrud
Sioux Falls
Minnehaha
Governor Crawford and Senator Kittredge in Primary Law Clash
The piece outlines Governor Crawford’s opposition to Senator Kittredge over the 1905 primary law, a governor-backed measure he sought to pass. It notes Senator Gamble’s anti passage efforts, his re election bid, and Crawford's lack of retaliation against him. The article continues with critique of insurgent influence and a reform narrative around Gazelle.
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Crawford
Kittredge
Gamble
Yankton
House
Gazelle
Wade
Governor's hypocrisy over primary law criticism questioned
Letters from the governor to state parties reveal a consistent stance on the primary law. The writer accuses the governor of excusing a fault in a friend while attacking Senator Kittredge for similar conduct and questions the governor's consistency and messaging strategy.
Thanksgiving visits and weddings in Ethan Mitchell area
Families from Mitchell and Parkston shared Thanksgiving in Ethan and nearby, with gatherings at the Eastman and Cooper households. A notable wedding occurred at the Cooper home as Mabel Cooper wed Lester Harber of Bard, with Pearl Harbert as bridesmaid and Will Cooper as best man. The Craigs wed at Holy Trinity church with a bridal breakfast and a later home departure.
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Ethan
Rogers
Mitchell
H. Eastman
Merritt Barnes
Parkston
Enterprise Force
Herbert Drake
Arthur Roney
McCrary
Asa Dodd
DC. Lowrie
John
Roland Sibert
J. M. Evans
Fulton
A. L. Cooper
Alexandria
Mabel
Lester Harber
Bard
Pearl Harbert
Will Cooper
Cooper Home
Walter Eastman
Josephine Schmitz
Joseph Craig
Holy ‘Trinity Church
Will Tobin
Katherine Craig
Matt Schiitz
Craig
Tulare
S. C
Ladies Ald Society
Lena
Rhoda Miller
Mitchell area notes give sales and moves for residents
Mrs. Wm Craig visits Mitchell. Art Pierce sells livery to Elmer Barker. Frank Green buys land from W S Snyder east of town at 50 per acre and will move next spring. Jonas Nelson buys a pair of colts from Louie Johnson for mail route duty. W W Jones buys 44 acres from A UC Drake including the race track. Setterstrom home nearly plastered. teachers hold Thanksgiving in Mitchell. Herman Schurz family visits Mitchell. Cecil Brink of Parkston visiting. Joseph Craig bride returns from wedding tour. Rob Curran back from fort visit. Fred Dixon to sell household goods next Saturday. Setterstrom returns from Minchel. McFarlane of Huron visiting Drake daughter. George Bunn sale heads to spring claim. Pierce plans sale soon with horses and other items.
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Ethan
Wm. Craig
Mitchell
Art Pierce
Elmer Barker
Frank Green
W. S. Snyder
W. W. Jones
Jonas Nelson
Louie Johnson
A. UC. Drake
L. Setterstrom
Mr. Damon
Joseph Craig
Rob Curran
Fred Dixon
Fred Tobey
Local notices list moves and events around Mitchell
Saturday December 7 marks disposing of personal property and a move to Iowa or land filing. several residents travel to Mitchell for medical advice and theater. lecture tickets sold. Gammill returns to school after illness. livery barn changes hands January 10. church Ladies Aid events and elections upcoming. work on L Setterstram’s new house. Anne Clement departs for Woonsocket to take a telephone job.
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Iowa
Dixon
Johnson
French
Roma
Mitchell
Damon
Splitt
Stealey
Ethan
George Gammill
Odel Mutziger
A. M. Pierce
Holy Trinity Church
Methodist Church
Carrie Cole
L. Setterstram
Anne Clement
Woonsorket
All In the Family Loomis Strike Touches Rail Line
In Loomis the G and B S faces a regional strike when engineer Redway and Sadie, daughter of superintendent Fallon, threaten to wed without his consent. Fallon negotiates under pressure from passengers and stockholders, ending with Sadie resolving the conflict and the line drawn into the family.
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Luke Pallon
B.S
Greenville
Bay Shore
Bay Point
Fallon
L. and Y
Sadie Fallon
Martin Redway
B. S
Willie Farrell
Farrell’s
Willie
Redway
Chicago
Sadie
Redwig
Red Sadie
Wallon
Sim Dugan
Sim
G. and B. S
General Office
Hardy
L. and V
Bay Side
Matt
Moving Soon Surplus Items Listed in For Sale Ad
Prepare for a move by cataloging surplus belongings. Use a for sale ad to attract buyers for furniture, tools, appliances, and assorted household items. Include item condition, approximate price, and contact details to facilitate quick offers.
Why She Sang the Hymn Story
A bishop visiting a southern town recalls a countrywoman who rises early to work and sings Nearer My God to Thee. She explains she boils eggs to the hymn, singing three verses for soft and five for hard, revealing daily piety and humor.
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Law
No Time For Anything Else
The excerpt presents a father questioning a suitor’s seriousness, while the mother confirms by noting his habitual calls to May and letters to her. The dialogue hinges on perceived intent and propriety in pursuit of a daughter.
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Catholic Standard and Times
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