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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1906
Page
7
Thomas Taggart, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, suddenly seeks to stop the gambling run from houses under his control as officers close in. Mr Fageact has faced days of questioning and explanations.
Ambitious New Yorkers hoped Chauncey Depew would resign but he announces he will stay. With the New York legislature unwilling to act, the senate is unlikely to move against the long serving New Yorker.
Governor Folk signals intent to close saloons on the Sabbath in Missouri and warns police to do their duty. If police fail, he plans to call in militia to enforce the ban. He argues six days a week are enough for dispensing the cooling beverage.
Sullivan of the Plankinton Mail marries and takes a bridal trip then receives an appointment as postmaster with a higher salary. The changes aid his household expenses during the holiday season and after the wedding.
The text notes a dramatic growth in rural carrier pay from 1894.64 in February 1902 to 21125 in June 1906. Rural routes expanded nationwide in recent years, giving farmers daily mail service, as the government recognizes farmers deserve daily mail like urban residents.
John Hipple editor of the Capital Journal Pierre is confirmed to run the Pierre post office starting July 1 after a last minute petition opposing his appointment failed. Burke helped push the confirmation as opponents learned Hipple had already begun duties, surprising petitioners at the window.
The Roosevelt administration replies to British grocers through Ambassador Reid, pledging that U S tinned meats stamped by the government are guaranteed fit for sale. The move aims to ease anti U S meat sentiment and restore export trade after packer methods drew criticism.
The Yankton Press and Dakotan says the Sioux Falls Press has no tangible proof of republicanism and cannot act as a critic of others who fought for the party when it was in the rear, not leading it.
Hodard Rosewater editor of the Omaha Bee rises in support as a United States Senate candidate. His entry came while he was in Italy and the press reaction was favorable, contrasting with its usual stance on him. He has grown popular and may win.
Secretary Wilson visited Chicago packing houses and endorsed them as clean and cooperative with laws. He noted other centers under similar government review will join a conference with the Secretary of Agriculture to report findings from those districts.
The Colorado socialist convention nominated Haywood who is charged with attempting to murder ex Governor Steunenberg. Haywood is jailed awaiting trial and the party may be using him as a martyr. His guilt is not yet established and the party could have waited for the trial result.
Secretary of War Taft spoke to the Republican state convention in Greensboro North Carolina on Monday night. The speech is seen as the opening gun in the state congressional campaign and as a note toward his presidential ambitions. He addressed Southerners on breaking up the solid South and argued its unity has limited Northern voters from leaving the party.
William Randolph Hearst denies any plan to run for president and says he will back democracy's candidate, turning to support for Bryan. The two sparred over nominating plans after the last campaign, with Hearst aiding papers nationwide to promote the chosen nominee. Bryan’s visit abroad may be followed by details of his strategy upon return.
A new Dakota Midland railroad plan spans Union to McPherson counties along the Missouri river with 28.5 million dollars in capital, backed by New York financiers. The line will connect multiple counties and runs alongside the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul, Chicago and North Western, and Minneapolis and St Louis systems, signaling a surge in regional rail construction and potential competition from the Great Northern.
Fragmentary note describes a Sul figure tied to wealth claims and b producing territory controlled by corporations. Unclear details point to economic power shifts and resource ownership implications.
Fort Dodge residents rally around Senator Dolliver after his Washington return as 9,000 people hailed a Roosevelt telegram praising his work on the rate bill. Dolliver has not spoken, but locals anticipate his presidential prospects and a winter lecture engagement in the city.
Ethan reports small town life with visitors and travels across Parkston, Mitchell, and Rockport. A parade prize, road improvements, fishing trips, and family visits frame a busy week in Loomis and surrounding areas.
Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Millard were in Mitchell Tuesday evening. The Hanson Township school board met briefly to discuss local district matters.
Riverside residents held their annual meeting with mentions of visitors and travel. George Haner of Bard called on friends in Riverside while Miss Pern Ames helps her brother James in a new tenement house. Verna Watterson visited Wessington Springs and Samuel Marble of Alexandria preached in Riverside. Sunday school starts at 10 am. no service next Sunday due to camp meeting. Household, travel, and business notes include Granger from Mankato supporting Hubbard Palmer Co and Thos Schofield’s three week trip to Minneapolis St Paul and beyond. Powers builds a new farm house north of Riverside and Labovie of Wabbard Palmer Elevator passes through town. Epworth League plans a monthly meeting on Tuesday July 21 with Henry Schuitz.
Mr. Bryan’s claim that the trusts will be busted seems overly hopeful or evidence of slow reach. Here trust busting continues rapidly, making it hard to track the victims and victims’ details in this district.
A report claims cotton stalks can be turned into high quality paper using standard wood pulp processes with little change. The potential impact includes an estimated 100 million dollars annual gain for cotton states, elimination of doll weevil, multiple by products, and reduced forest pressure.
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