Candidacy Boost Props for Branson Highlight State Papers
The Mitchell paper lauds O. L. Branson as a strong, honest candidate for the Republican congressional nomination, noting broad favorable reception across the state and predicting solid support. It also mentions A. C. Bienatski as a potential US attorney nominee and mocks Aberdeen News for a speculative Milwaukee Road shop relocation story.
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O. L. Branson
Branson
Republican
Mitchell
South Dakota
Rural Route Mail Addressing Controversy Affects Block Numbers
Rural route residents protested a post office ruling adding numbers to mailboxes. The department clarified the change was to prevent wrong deliveries and not to abolish names. Catalog companies pushed to use numbers for broad mailings, risking injustice to local businesses.
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United States Mail Service
Post Office — Department
Department
Sioux Falls Argus Leader new press prints longer edition
The Sioux Falls Argus-Leader announces a new perfecting press at work for its first edition on Friday morning. The paper increases to seven columns and with press adjustments the Argus-Leader will look vastly improved. The editors note statewide appreciation and significant investment in gathering news for general dissemination.
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Sioux Falls
Argus-Leader
Argus- Teader
South Dakota federal appointees announced in Roosevelt era
The article notes changes to federal posts in South Dakota. Seth Ridick, a longtime Black Hills resident, is named as United States Marshal, reportedly the personal pick of President Roosevelt. It hints at strong personal ties between the President and Ridick and mentions hunting expeditions.
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A. C. Bienatski
Salem
United States
James Elliott
Washington
South Dakota
Seth Ridiock
Black Hills
Presi Roosevelt
Brovent
Pirsoca
Strange Turn Of Deaths In Galveston Property Suit
In Galveston Texas ten men connected in a property suit faced deaths after joining the case over a widow's payment to an undertaker for her husband's coffin. As the litigation progressed disease struck those involved with one death following another. District Clerk J F Sitvens dismissed fears and prepared a new trial but died last week, leaving the case without an attorney.
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Galveston
Texas
J. F.sitvens
Hollister Announces Independent Huron Paper
William Hollister, now owning the Huron Democrat, pledges a democratically independent paper. He intends to support governor candidate Coe I Crawford and advocate welfare of the people beyond party dictates.
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Wm. Miner
Huron Democrat
William Hollister
Mr. Hollister
Coe I. Crawford
Vermillion State University President Declined
Dr. Chalmers informed the state board of regents he will not accept the presidency of Vermillion's state university, declining the honor with no stated reason. He is reportedly seeking a position in the East, and Prof. Akeley of the university faculty will serve as interim president until a successor is found.
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Chalmers
State Board of Regents
State University At
Vermillion
Akeley
State Univeristy
South Dakota editors return from Washington trip
South Dakota editors travel back from the national capitol after a pleasure trip with congressional delegation members who aimed to show the boys a good time. Newspapers will soon begin publishing impressions of Washington life from the visit.
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South Dakota
Washington
National Capitol
December Warmth Defies Cold South Dakota Main Street
In mid December residents note warm spells with temperatures near 50 degrees while on Monday most Main Street businesses kept doors open despite two below zero days earlier. Local observers remark on the unusual climate as people consider travel for a milder season.
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South Dakota
Main Street
Embarrassing Courtesy Swap at Swearing In
The passage describes Senator Spooner facing an awkward duty to present Senator Labollette for swearing in as a U S senator amid strained relations and expected tension for the senior senator.
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Spooner
Senator Labollette
United States
Congress Adjourning Briefly For Holiday Recess
Congress will pause soon for holidays as members take a breathing spell to return home and assess several propositions. The action signals a temporary halt before resumed business in the new session, with lawmakers weighing upcoming measures.
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Congress
Brief Resume of Chauncey Depew Resigning From Mutual Life
The briefest speech by Chauncey M Depew upon resigning as a Mutual Life director offered no clear reason The Chicago Evening Post notes the Niagara Falls will be altered in 3000 years The piece hints that some people delay plans until the last year or moment.
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Chauncey M. Depew Everwide
Mutual Life Insurance Co
Chicago Evening Post
Niagara Falls
Silk Department Promotes Gift Fashion and Practical Gifts
From the Silk Department a broad array of dress patterns in black and colored silks and plaid waist patterns is offered. The shop promises best values, a vast stock, Irish Damask linens, table cloths, center pieces, and a wide selection of accessories including umbrellas, handbags, gloves, and hosiery as stylish and useful gift options.
Arson Charge Faces Ole Thresvig Near Mt Vernon
Ole Thresvig living near Mt Vernon is jailed in Redwood Falls Minnesota on arson charges for burning a hog house in December 1904 and a barn with 2000 bushels of grain and machinery. Sheriff Schleuter and Sheriff Cook escorted him to Omaha bound prison. Thresvig denies leaving the county and cites his 19 months in the area.
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B. C. Sehleuter
Redwood Falls
Cook
Mt. Vernon
Ole Thresvig
Thresvig
Redwood Kalls
Gunderson
Uncle Josh Perkins Comes Alive with Lively Opera House Show
A Monday evening performance of Uncle Josh Perkins at the opera house drew strong audience enthusiasm. Jas F Green portrayed Uncle Josh with notable cleverness while Isabelle Green as Rags and Fred La Rue as Hiram Green delivered solid comic and dramatic turns. The accompanying orchestra pleased the crowd from start to finish.
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Josh Perkins
Opera House
Josh
Jas. F. Green
Isabelle Green
Rags
Fred LaRue
Hiram Green
Special Home Seekers Excursion by C S P M O Ry
The C S P M O Ry will sell excursion tickets valid for two days from sale date at less than a full round trip fare to parts of Arizona Indiana Territory Kansas Louisiana Missouri New Mexico Oklahoma Colorado Nebraska Wyoming and South Dakota in the Isaac Hills area Rates and train details available from agent C B Wilt.
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Arizona
Indiana Territory
Kansas
Louisiana
Missouri
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Colorado
Nebraska
Wyoming
South Dakota
Issack Hills
C. B. Wilt
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the Mitchell Printing CO
CG. W. Downey
Aberdeen
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Minneapolis
Milwaukee Road
Milwaukee
Roundhouse
Abedeen
Butterfield
the Silk Department
Fox
Martin
Squirrel
Astrakan
Ing
H. D. Butterfield
Mt. Ver
Redwood
Falls, Minn
Washington Post
Sereno I. Payne
New York
Payne
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