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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1905
Page
9
City Auditor Markham announces a public hearing June 6 at 8:20 p.m. in the Council Rooms to review why a license to sell alcohol may be granted to Ameliairs Ltd. and to hear any objections from residents or applicants.
Notice is given that 8 M Johnston applies for a permit to sell intoxicating liquors at retail on the 90th day of June 1905 at 8 o clock in City Hall. Persons may appear and show why license should not be granted. City Auditor G Markham signs the notice.
Chas Martin filed for a permit to sell intoxicating liquors at retail in the Second Ward of Davison County South Dakota. The City Council will hear the application on June 15 1905 at 8 oclock in City Hall Council Rooms. Any person may show cause why the permit should not be granted. Dated Mitchell S D June 8 1905 J G Markham City Auditor.
Notice that C R Norris has filed for a permit to sell intoxicating liquors at retail in Mitchell South Dakota Third Ward. The city council will hear the application on the sixth day of June 1905 at 7 oclock p m in City Hall Connect Rooms. Any person may appear and state reasons why the license should not be granted. Mitchell SD June 7 1905 A G Markham City Auditor.
Notice is given that James Fogarty and EOF seers Corners filed an application to sell intoxicating liquors at retail at lot 18 block 12 Second ward Mitch sit county South ae. The council will hear the request on the 30th day of Sacain at 8 o'clock p.m. Any person before the corporate body may show cause why the license should not be granted. Dated Mitch BD Lane 1905 G Markham City Auditor.
The Acton City Council schedules a hearing for June 6 1905 at Ty Hall to consider objections to a permit for intoxicating liquors. Mitchell Dee dates the notice with City Auditor G Markham signing.
City council hearing for permit to sell intoxicating liquors at Peete plat in Davison county South Dakota. Application listed by applicant Appellae liquors at retail with date and time set for 8 o clock p m. notice signed by J and Markham city auditor in 1906.
Phillip Tobin applies for a permit to sell intoxicating liquor at rept street lot 3 block 13 First Ward, Ell City. Hearing set by City Council for June 5 at 8 p.m. in City Hall Council Rooms. Any resident may appear and object to granting the license. City Auditor Markham dated June 1905.
Thomas P Navin filed for a retail liquor license in Mitchell South Dakota Davison County at 6 block 1 one lat First ward. The hearing before the council is set for the 80th day at 8 oclock p m in City Hall. Any resident may appear and voice objections to the license grant. Jun 5 1905 J G Manxham City Auditor.
Marion Williams filed for a retail liquor license for lot block 2 original plat in Davison county. The hearing is set for June 30 in the city hall where any interested party may appear and object. City Auditor J. G. Markham notes the date and venue for the license decision.
In the District Court of the United States for South Dakota Southern Division Carl Dittmann of Mt Vernon is declared bankrupt. Samuel A. Ramsey referee in bankruptcy notes proceedings and affirms filing on the Sth day, detailing the office of the referee and bankruptcy actions.
Fragmentary text lists odd phrases with numbers and prices. No clear persons or places. Readable items include references to copies and time spans but lack coherent event or identity details for a complete summary.
The Minneapolis Journal notes Wisconsin adopts a strong railroad commission as a model, with rate setting powers and elected commissioners, contrasting with Minnesota where the governor appoints and a long‑standing system operates. It argues Minnesota’s system, with fixed ratemaking by three senior members, may yield steadier results and that Wisconsin could benefit from Minnesota’s experience.
The New York Central and the Pennsylvania railways shown in 1893 push twenty hour to near nineteen and eighteen hour schedules between New York and Chicago. The Pennsy also cuts its line to 910 miles and tests seventeen hour runs from the Hudson mouth to Lake Michigan head. This pace surpasses contemporary European distances for similar routes.
The piece notes 1905 flyers predicting faster rail travel by straightening lines, removing curves, bridging rivers, and tunneling mountains. It cites the New York to Chicago corridor as a arena of a speed war between trunk lines, improving transit time but warning of potential risks if a wreck disrupts progress.
Representatives of Russia and Japan will meet in Washington to discuss terms of peace. President Roosevelt’s mediation is credited with guiding the talks toward a favorable venue.
The Sioux City Journal notes the town's rise to sixth in national hog packing importance, up from twelfth a year ago. Armour’s packing plant has boosted Sioux City’s hog and cattle market, positioning it at the threshold of a major shipping center and attracting more South Dakota shippers.
The Chicago teamsters strike spurs a promised sensational scandal among prominent men. Evidence of bribery and conspiracy has been placed before the grand jury and will likely be prosecuted. The graft would demoralize the labor leadership. Other unions should learn from the episode to avoid strikes.
Wisconsin has secured its railroad commission bill with both houses passing it and the governor signing it. The measure takes effect immediately as Governor LaFollette expresses tempered satisfaction with the outcome of the effort.
The article argues Japan won't be fooled again and that the Russians will stay on the run until a final peace settlement is reached. It asserts the value of victory and warns against Russian wariness wasting the victory.
The last session enacted a requirement that certain written notes including lightning rod agreements patent rights or mutual bail insurance premiums must bear a red stamp stating their purpose before signing. Violators face misdemeanor penalties with fines from 250 to 1000 dollars or up to one year in jail and civil damages to injured parties.
The Milwaukee Road plans a through line to Bellingham Bay via Wyoming Idaho and the Snake River valley linking to the Oregon Short Line. The plan expects minimal new building and envisions competition and cooperation with Union Pacific Great Northern and Northern Pacific. Washington fruit hops fish and forest products attract land and rail interest as Chicago Boston and New York markets loom.
An advertisement touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as a biliousness and constipation remedy that aids digestion and boosts energy. Bob Moore of Lafayette Indiana endorses the pills for effective relief without griping, claiming other pills cause sickness. Sold by L Gale.
The Mitchell community quickly raised funds to buy back land after a wind wrecked the fence and grand stand at the racing park association. Locals spoke of preserving the grounds for a driving park and hinted such zeal could spark a county fair in Sioux Falls.
A large party from Mitchell used a concessional Illinois Central and Rock Island fare to travel to Chicago and Milwaukee for the M. W. A. meeting in Milwaukee. Fifty two persons left for Sioux Falls to catch trains, with destinations including Chicago, Milwaukee, Dubuque, Ocean Beach Maine, Cassopolis Michigan, and others. Individuals named include Mr. and Mrs. James Kimble, Mrs. Ben Miles, Mrs. Clyde Kimble, and Prof. J. L. Seaton among several others.
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