Dolliver to Lead Hepburn Rate Bill Fight in Senate
Senator Dolliver, a Republican ally of President McKinley, remains committed to the Hepburn rate bill. Despite Tillman’s leadership move and Aldrich’s tactics, Dolliver emphasized that the bill’s passage will reflect House passage and presidential support. He has long supported adequate rate regulation and vows to press the measure vigorously in the Senate.
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St. Louis
Rhode Island
Cannon
Dolliver
Mr. Aldrich
House of Representatives
Senator Tillman
House
Unser Tillman
Senate
Colliver
Miner Strike Averted Possible in April
President Mitchell partially confirms the union vice president that the coal miners may stay at work as April 1 strike looms. Mine owners fear property damage if the walkout proceeds while President Roosevelt urges joint chairmen to reach a peaceful settlement to avert a national disruption.
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Mitchell
Roosevelt
The Mitchell Way Adopted for City Advertising
The Sioux Falls Argus Leader proposes The Mitchell Way as Mitchell’s slogan and advertising phrase to promote the city across the state and Northwest. It envisions porcelain buttons bearing the phrase distributed to residents to keep Mitchell prominent in business and progress.
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Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Charles M. Day
Chicago Faces Surge in Thievery and Violence
City grapples with rising crime as police struggle to curb thefts and holdups across districts. Reported incidents since year’s start show widespread activity and public concern.
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Chicago
Amended Budget Aims to Expand Police Force
The proposal seeks to raise funds to increase police personnel and distribute officers more evenly across districts where crime is highest. The plan envisions additional money enabling a larger, more capable force.
Primary law bill dies in senate after strong push
After a two month campaign to pass a primary law, supporters argued railroads opposed the measure and its fate was sealed when the bill was killed in the senate.
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Senate
Newspapers Support and Denounce in Gubernatorial Campaign
The Aberdeen News notes democratic papers backing Coe I Crawford may face scrutiny as the summer and fall campaign unfolds. The papers risk embarrassment by answering, pressuring them to take a stand or refuse to respond.
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Aberdeen News
Coe I. Crawford
Senate Deliberation Over A Single Word Delays Action
A reading of the Congressional Record shows lengthy debate in the Senate over whether to add the word added to a portion of the pure food bill. Five pages document the running discussion on this single word, illustrating how such minor points can stall action.
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Senate
Congressional Record
Ethan area notes and events from late February
Community news covers Miss Nina Trow's school fundraiser raising 10.85 for school use, a snow shower, the May and Bruce Lee wedding reception, Lynn Foster's death and Ethan cemetery funeral, a basket social by Workman lodge, and moves of several residents including the Sand and Brack families. Also reports on D of H lodge attendance, Sunday school superintendent Daley visiting, cattle and goods shipments to Loomis, and local moves near Mitchell and Davison county.
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Ethan
Nina Frow
Ness
May
Bruce Lee
Alexandria
Lynn Foster
Ethan Cemetery
Weak
Town
A. L. Davis
Louis Mills
Mary Davies
Mary Davis
Nina Trow
Griffith
Mitchell
J. P. Sand
Frank Sand
Joe Hal
George Duane
Milltown
Hull
Art Pierce
John Clewent
Frank Quirk
Nebraska
D. of H. Lodge
Julia Clement
Paul Blasig
Cutts
M. A. Bracha
Bunnell
Yankton
U. W
Charles M. Daley
Huron
Congregational Association
Trow
Arrival of new altar railing enhances church look
The report notes the altar railing arriving and to be installed before Sunday, promising a more attractive church interior. Observers mention community activities including a sleigh ride, a dance before Lent, and local moving and sales.
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Catholic Society
Tesday
James Rovers
Tobey
Joe Weiland
ER. EK. Graves
Four Classes Warned Against Drinking Much Hot Water
A historical guide lists four classes who should avoid large quantities of hot water due to heart irritability, dilated stomachs, four stomach issues, and stomach soreness. It notes hot water helps thirst more than cold water but serves as a stomach wash and can irritate sensitive stomachs, so avoid in irritation cases.
Fourteenth Century Life in Mud Hut Dwellings and Smoke
The text describes medieval living conditions with mud huts and no chimneys in the fourteenth century. It notes rough doors, straw pallets for sleeping, wooden furniture, and lack of glass in windows. It also mentions smoke rising through roofs and limited cleanliness, with Thomas a Becket jested for having straw on the floor.
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Thomas a’Becket
Worst Storm Of Season Grips Town In Snow Burst
At midnight light rain began and turned to snow. by morning a foot covers the ground and snow continues as pressing time arrives. Wind speeds rise and conditions threaten an old time blizzard with the thermometer at 25 degrees above zero.
Notice to Cattle Growers Davison County South Dakota
Notice to cattle growers in Davison county South Dakota that a meeting will be held at the court house on Saturday March 10 1906 at 140 pm to elect a county cattle inspector for a one year term Dated Mitchell February 26 1096 QO D Stearns county auditor
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Loomis
W. H. Goodman
Sioux City
Geo. Brown
Iowa
Davison County
Fred Pasco
Mr. Pasco
D. W. Buright
J. W
W. AH. Gilfillan
Wessington Springs
Mae Lewis
Myrtle Halshire
Sioux Falls
Will Clark
Henry Purdie
Mitchell
Purdie
Alcester
Gio. W. Baldwin
Dan Lillie
S. W. Wagner
Mike Lawrence
Roy Mabbott
Mt. Vernon
Dr. Smith
J. B. Taylor
K. W. Doyle
L. J. Byrne
South Dakota
Court House
QO. D. Stearns
Onanty
The Fur Trade A barter system with Indians in colonial North America
Duncan MacArthur describes how trade posts operate with Indigenous hunters. Furs are appraised, tallies issued representing value for a made beaver, and purchases made from blankets to guns until the entire band’s pelts are exchanged. Previously traders rewarded top hunters with a dram and small gifts.
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North America
Duncan MacArthur
New England Magazine
Great Grief and Head Shaving Among Ancient Peoples
The passage notes a mourning custom where mourners shaved or plucked hair and even beards in extreme cases. It cites ancient Egyptians, Syrians, and others, with Lu cian’s mention of Apis and Adonis, and Olympiodorus on Job 4 20, contrasting long and short hair norms during sorrow.
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Lucian
Apis
Adonis
Olympiodorus
Wilberforce Abolition Effort Fights Tough House Battle
In the British Parliament the Wilberforce measures to abolish the slave trade faced long resistance. On February 15 1805 he moved for a bill to abolish slavery trade after a limited time and a committee review. After years of defeats the cause finally prevailed in 1807.
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Wilberforce
House of Commons
House of Lords
Commons
Costly customs of Mexican marriage rites noted
The bridegroom in Mexico faces high expenses for a trousseau and lavish displays. Country youths in the City of Mexico are said to buy finery for their brides, carrying measurement slips as they shop, a scene described as amusing.
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Mexico
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Alexiandria
Gillis
L. E. Stair
South Main St
Mitchell, S. D
E. B. van Alstine
Coal and Wood
Railroad St
Milwaukee Depot
Imckibbin
Mens Furnishings
Wilson Bros
W. H. Conyes
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