Dakota state affairs move toward union and rail plans
The article notes UME XI. nator Pierce backing a surveyor general for Dakota and hints at Sioux Falls pride in a Rendell or author referenced piece. It discusses South Dakota politics, territorial issues, railroad plans to Yankton forest City, and attorney general Dollard’s handling of act compliance. It mentions prospects for Idaho admission and North Dakota-South Dakota tensions at Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nator Pierce
Dakota
Sallian
Mitchell
Woonsocket News
Yankton Forest City
Woonsocket
North Dakota
South Dakota
Washington
Ex-auditor Ward attacks Mellette era amid pardon bribery rumors
The Sioux City Journal quotes ex-auditor Ward accusing Gov Church of being offered 10000 to grant Oswald a pardon. Ward, a foe of the Church regime, laments private life attacks while urging South Dakota to take an independent stance against railroad monopolies. The piece notes strong public sentiment for railroads to respond to local needs.
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Ward
Mellette
Gov. Church
Oswald
Cresar
Church
Sioux City Journal
South Dakota
Rejoicing Over Reduced Freight Rates Reach Mitchell
The article notes lower freight rates from Milwaukee to Aberdeen and Sioux Falls, now applying to Mitchell as well. Sioux City rates to Aberdeen are cheaper per hundred, and the Sioux Falls rate drops 2 to 3 cents per hundred, suggesting Mitchell could become a wholesale center with its strong railroad links and South Dakota connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Aberdeen
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Sioux City
South Dakota
The Alex Mitchell Hotel Changes Hands and Plans Overhaul
The Alex Mitchell is to undergo radical reorganization with new lessee Tom G. Brunson, a hotel man with experience in Kansas cities. He will be supported by H. P. Knight and Ed White as the hotel is refurbished, heated by steam, and expanded with an enhanced office and reading room. Chas. H. Shaw, the retiring proprietor, remains in Anniston, Alabama, with Mrs. Shaw soon joining him in New York, as health concerns drive the family’s departure from Mitchell after five years of local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Mitchell
Tom G. Brunson
Columbus
Independence
Garnett
Kansas
H. P. Knight
Winsor
Lincoln
Nebraska
Ed White
Corn Belt boost to Sioux City stock yards in Sioux City visit.
Jas S Foster returned from Sioux City where he gathered data for a South Dakota defense pamphlet. Secretary Hankinson said the yards became America’s fourth stock receiver last year and two thirds of that business came from South Dakota corn belt. Hog receipts in November were 103 677 with 10 000 store hogs, indicating larger porkers dominate. Foster cited shippers confirming growth and noted Prosper township farmers sent a car of hogs fetching $3 571 and still had hogs left.
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Jas.s. Foster
Sioux City
South Dakota
Hankinson
The
Stock Yards Association
Forth
America
Association
Mr. Hankinson
Foster
George Watson
Fred Hoffman
Publicity Debates Over Disease Reports Stir City Talk
Some objection has been raised to the publicity given by the REeruBut- CAN to the existence of scarlet fever diphtheria and related cases in the city, on the ground that such publicity may unduly alarm residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epps
Civil Service Gazette
James Epps & CO
Homeopathic Howtats
London
England
Town Urges Prompt Attention to Guard Against Contagion
The Republican urges quick action to guard the town from contagion and warns it is better to deter timid visitors than risk spreading illness that could threaten residents and loved ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
In Memory of Dr Olson at Dakota University
Members of Dakota University issue resolutions mourning Dr Edward Olson president of the State University. They express sympathy to the State University Faculty and Students and request copies be sent to records and local papers. The resolution is signed by O J Taylor secretary.
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Dr. Olson
Edward Olson
Dakota University
State University
G A R Open Meeting Draws Large Attendance
The Ransom post G A R held an open meeting in Burr block with a full house. Capt. G A Silsby presided as the program opened with America sung by all, followed by remarks from Capt. Silsby and a solo by Miss Emily Bras.
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Ransom Post
Post
Burr Block
G. A. Silsby
America
Capt. Silsby
Emily Bras
Edgerton
Georgia
Blanche Turneaure
Mabel Silsby
Maud Silsby
Col. J. M. Adams
Electric light system under way in town
The city begins arc and incandescent lighting after receiving a franchise from the Northwestern Electric Light company of St. Paul. F. J. Cram and two assistants start work on Main Street and Sanborn Street bridges with merchants also signing up for lights. Grain shipments in the past month show some decline from October but remain ample, with Rice & Son, Mrs. Thompson, G. P. Putnam & Co., and Monmouth mills all shipping wheat and other products along with livestock.
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F. J. Cram
Northwestern Electric Light Company
St. Paul
Main Street
Sanborn Street
Rice & Son
Local merchants tout holiday bargains in ads
The M. D. G Co extends its compliments on lines while L. O. Gale hosts a holiday blowout beating previous attraction records. Scallin displays a holiday banner at Breton- LICAN store as Harker & Co promote Mitchell's business benefits with new store notices. Champeng Bros. highlight choice bargains in remarks to draw shoppers.
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L. O. Gale
Scallin
Harker & Co
Mitchell
Champeng Bros
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Congress
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United States
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Campbell Coun
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Ite
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O. J. Taylor
Royal Baking? Powder Co
Wall St
N. Y
Livermore
Res & CO
Martford
Cor
Javison Bros. & Seaman
W.A. Rogers
AETNA
Connecticut
Cerman-American
Liverpool
London & Clobf
Phenix
Hartford
Springfield
First National Bank
James S. Foster
Statehood
James 8S
Chicag
St Paul
Chicago
Minneapolis
Council Inffs
Omaha
Pacific Coast
St. Joseph
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Owa
Missouri
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
R. Miler
A. W. H. Carpenter
Landsane
Chicaco, Milwaukee St. Pauw Railway Company
H. G Haucen
Iwaukeea
E. A. Gilbert
ADV
L. E. Stair
J. F. Kellogg
E.C. West
Astersix
H. Scallin
D.T
West
John GC West & CO
Madison St
S H. Scallin
Pruggiat
Gale
Gome
I. CO. Gale
Santa Claus’ Headquarters
S. Dakota
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