Withdrawal of US troops from Cuba debated in press
The Mitchell Capital reports the move to gradually pull American forces from Cuba after the new government takes over. The Cleveland Plain Dealer favors a staged withdrawal to deter instability, noting Gomez may distrust key followers and a new revolution would be costly. Roosevelt’s policy shift is discussed. It also references Standard Oil questions and a 1906 15 percent dividend.
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Washington
Magoon
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Roosevelt
United States
South Dakota Dominates National Corn Show in Omaha
South Dakota leads in multiple prize categories at the national corn show in Omaha with C. E. Twambly winning gold for seed corn tester and first prize for ten ears of flint corn in state class. E. H. Martin takes ten ears of dent corn and A. J. Wimple wins for best ear of dent variety, continuing a strong showing after Wimple’s Chicago success.
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South Dakota
Omaha
C. E. Twambly
Alexandria
E. H. Martin
Elk Point
A. J. Wimple
Beresford
Taft to Visit Panama for Canal Work Review
President elect Taft plans a quick trip to Panama to inspect canal conditions and grasp on site details. The plan raises questions about succession if a fatal accident occurred to Taft, with no constitutional provision for replacement during the trip.
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Taft
Panama
Panama Canal
Inci
Tatts
State institutions seek one million for new buildings
Deep disappointment awaits South Dakota state institutions as they push for about 1 million dollars in new buildings at various sites, including 345000 for the University, 185000 for the Agricultural College, and 127000 for the Redfield asylum. The Capitol project seeks 400000, with financing plans to sell land and issue bonds. The article also notes shifts toward a state tax commission, a 2-cent fare pledge, class politics at the university, and faculty additions at the School of Commerce and School of Music.
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State University
Agricultural College
Brookings
Asylum
Redfield
State Capitol
Railway Commission
Lloyd Hardy
Priest Washburn
Lalldays
Thalian
Ethel Shepherd
Philomathian
Elsie Parrett
Daedalian
Fred James
Kappa
Ross Rathbun
Athenian
Amy Reeves
Chionian
Bertha
Kerfoot
Immell
Indiana
Lombard
Winona
Minnesota
University Notes on Students and Gymnasium Fund
Saturday afternoon Ella Whitlow visited college friends over Sunday. Dr Thomas E Green gave an eloquent chapel talk to the student body. Students began outreach to business men for a new gymnasium fund and reported a favorable response. Saumoney is on hand to aid the project and the outlook for a gym within a year is encouraging.
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Ella Whitlow
Thomas E. Green
Saumoney
Alenna
Ethan News Notes and Social roundup in town
Mrs Tobey and children return from Canada while Mr Tobey arrives home. Mrs Cook and Mrs Rudolph visit Yankton relatives. Pie social by Ladies Aid clears about 16 dollars. Mrs Cole in Sweet Sixteen costume. Various residents featured in costumes and roles. Cornet band entertains. Ladies Aid to meet Dec 16. Teachers meet at the school. Arcade restaurant and Donk Schiech open shops. Donavon moves to farm, Seeger relocates. McKeel suffers eye gash but minor. Church sermons by Rev Albert Evans draw crowds. Modern Woodmen to join Dec 15. Canada returnees Felger Rumboldt Butterfield settled in SD.
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Ethan
W. B. Tobey
Canada
Tobey
Ed Cook
Rudolph
Yankton
Carrie Cole
Ottman
Wilson
Red Riding Hood
Klotz
Trow
Tyler
Arthur Drake
Ethan Cornet
South Dakota
Ladies Aid
Cole
Clayton McKeel
Albert Evans
Christmas shopping gains early momentum in Mitchell
Mitchell merchants report widespread adoption of early shopping with extended hours and ready stock. Postmaster Wells urges careful packing and accurate addressing to speed deliveries and reduce Christmas rush, including proper wrapping, clear names, full addresses, and insured registrations.
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Republican
Wells
Post Office
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Ira Seeger
Donavon
Woodmen of
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Louis Felger
Chris Rumboldt
Mr. Butterfield
C. E. Vermilyea
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