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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1906
Page
9
The first bill introduced by Senator LaFfol iette in the senate would abolish the pass system for senators representatives and federal office holders. He argues Wisconsin law should apply to the U S government. The measure is not expected to be popular.
The Smoot investigation continues with extensive testimony on polygamy. If prolonged three years more, the senator’s term ends and the matter would close. The Utah senator has been much discussed and his name will be remembered.
New Jersey considers law changes to curb corporate relocations by reforming business regulations amid a growing concern over the state's reputation. A similar legislative shift in South Dakota could yield benefits by altering how corporations plan operations there.
In Ohio Boss Cox, a political godfather to Congressman Longworth, complains after being shut out of the Roosevelt wedding invitation list. He sought social advancement via Longworth but missed the invite and now targets Nicholas for retribution.
J C Halver, a lifelong Republican and supporter of the state administration, announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for state auditor. Opposing him is George Rice, a railroad commissioner candidate and Gamble supporter, already filing against Halver.
The text attacks ex-Senator Pettigrew for consorting with the Roosevelt Republican League in the Dakotas. It accuses him of opprobrium toward the president during the Spanish war and predicts friction among members as Pettigrew joins their ranks.
The Sioux City Tribune is praised for supporting the insurgent Republicans and weakening the Republican Party in the state. The remaining Democratic press is assisting as much as possible. The paper once meddled in South Dakota politics but is now seen as voicing opposition to Republicans.
The Hepburn railroad rate bill passed the house by an overwhelming vote while about forty amendments were proposed yet the measure remained intact. The Dolliver bill will go to the senate where it is expected to pass despite opposition from Senator Aldrich who urged narrowing the bill. Senator Dolliver asserts broad senate support and warns of minority Republican resistance in Town.
A minority opinion within the government endorses cement from Yankton for an irrigation dam at Belle Fourche. The contract covers twenty thousand barrels, signaling a strong push to source materials locally and bolster Yankton's prominent cement industry.
The Countess de Castellane and Count Boni faced awkward divorce proceedings. He reportedly had to soak his watch to secure pocket money, while the Gould millions funded their time together. Boni showed poor taste by not giving the countess the attention she was entitled to.
The Yankton Press and Dakotan clashes with the Sioux Falls Argus Leader over federal patronage distribution in South Dakota. The Yankton paper complains Senator Gamble was not consulted and accuses the organization of steering aid to boost Mr. Martin and allies. The Argus Leader defends the plan as a means to strengthen Gamble where he is weak. The Yankton senator demanded postmaster naming rights in the judicial circuit and grew frustrated when denied.
In the house on Thursday Congressmen Burke and Martin voted in favor of the railroad rate bill as they have since the start of the rate debate. Washington reports Martin plans to push a trust bill and seek early House action, elevating his profile and aiding his Senate ambitions for South Dakota.
Hamilton Wright notes western chambers of commerce act as clearing houses for public progress. They differ from eastern bodies yet include merchants bankers ministers editors doctors lawyers and others. In California some 152 groups spend 1 000 to 30 0000 annually on routine activities.
The Baltimore American notes daily papers cover graft and finance but recalls a Long Island liveryman who saved three men and many horses by fleeing flames with an oil stove. The column argues for recognizing such heroes alongside villains.
The Sioux Falls Argus-Leader describes a polarized fight within the state Republican Party as insurgents challenge the old organization ahead of the June convention in Sioux Falls. It frames Pettigrew and allied allies as central figures driving a push for a new leadership and platform.
The Chicago Chronicle argues that if the president’s claim is true the dismissal of twenty midshipmen would endanger the navy and that while laws should be amended the loss might actually strengthen naval efficiency by enforcing obedience of subordinates.
The Chicago Record Herald notes coal is at a record high supply and argues a strike must fail, but consumers doubt the logic unless operators and dealers refrain from raising coal prices during a strike.
The Philadelphia Press notes Democrats discuss jettisoning Senator Patterson of Colorado for saying Roosevelt should be sustained when right. The piece asks why Democrats push to back the president only when he is wrong.
Parties wanting land west of the Missouri river should correspond with W. M. Lewis at Stearns P. O. Stanley County S. D. for choices, relinquishments, and locating land.
A reflective piece on the arcing sorrow felt when a cherished hand, once soft and supportive in childhood, becomes thin and veined. The writer laments the toll of care and years, noting the hand’s toil and diminished beauty while preserving its deep emotional power.
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