Standard Oil Questioning in Mitchell Capital Hearings
Witness G W Mayer of Kansas City refuses to identify two state companies as part of Standard Oil while showing detailed knowledge of independent oil shipments on Missouri railroads. The court notes Mayer’s evasive replies and hints at possible broader implications. Senator Kittredge supports the measure and plans amendments to strengthen it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
G. W. Mayer
Kansas City
Mayer
Kittredge
Kansas Supreme Court rules liquor sellers liable for intoxicated buyers
In a Topeka saloon case, the Kansas Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling holding liquor dispensers responsible for injuries caused by intoxicated customers. Walter Reener killed two men after drinking purchased liquor. his wife had won $5,000 in damages for loss of support, which the court affirmed on appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Supreme Court
Reener
Topeka
Supreme Court
Sioux City Tribune Advocates Democratic and Insurgent Aims
The Sioux City Tribune remains active in South Dakota politics, promoting Democrats and insurgent Republicans. It publicizes columns aligned with those views and supports Governor Cummins while opposing fellow townsman George D Perkins. The paper shows no need to widen its political reach beyond its state focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Tribune
South Dakota
The
Tribune
Cummins
George D. Perkins
Susan B. Anthony Dies at 86 in Rochester
Susan B Anthony died Monday at her Rochester home at age 86. The noted suffrage leader spent fifty six years guiding the movement and championing gender equality starting from her teaching days. Her lifelong struggle for equal pay and rights left a lasting heritage for women nationwide.
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Susan B. Anthony
Rochester
N. Y
Miss Anthony
Buell's Candidacy Faces Little Alarm in Black Hills
The piece notes Charles J. Buell of Rapid City is not feared to challenge Congressman Martin in the Black Hills. Buell supported Martin for the senate, and insurgents aim to field two congressmen and a senate candidate elsewhere. If insurgents win the state convention, Buell could be defeated, endangering Hills representation.
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Charles J. Buell
Rapid City
Congressman Martin
Black Hills
Buell
Martin
Senate
Congress
Hills
Vermillion Republican Skepticism Over Rail Rate Stand
The Vermillion Republican notes Senator A B Kittredge has declared support for the president on railway rate regulation, triggering consternation in the coalition camp. The piece suggests the senator rarely opines in advance on measures, waiting for the proper moment to comment on policies affecting interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermillion Republican
A. B. Kittredge
Prosper township man seeks Republican nod for Davison County representative
J M Brion of Prosper township announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination to represent Davison County in the state legislature. Brion notes eight years since a farmer last served Davison, touts himself as a progressive farmer and successful stock breeder from Iowa origins, with leadership in the South Dakota Improved Stock Breeders Association where Elion has been elected president each year, earning wide statewide acquaintance.
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J. M. Brion
Prosper
Republican Party
Davison County
Brion
Iowa
South Dakota
Improved Stock Breeders’ Association
Elion
Sioux Falls Packing House Starts Killing Hogs
After years of talk and dispute the Sioux Falls packing house has begun hog slaughtering. The city has long suffered from factional quarrels and petty battles, but now local leaders must focus on material progress rather than internal disputes over minor offices.
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Sioux Falls
Queen City
Jones
Daily Market Report on Grain Prices and Arrivals
The report notes bid levels for hard wheat 76 percent, No 1 northern 76 to arrive, No 2 northern 74 percent to arrive, No 3 northern around 72 to 75, and Durum No 1 at 70, No 2 at 65 with other consignments including Yellow corn No 3 at 37.24, White oats No 3 at 28 to arrive, rye around 52 to 53, and flax cash at 1.13 with May 1.15 record values.
Death of Mrs. George Hooker Ties Mitchell Roots to Nebraska
The Record reports the death of Mrs. George Hooker on February 28 after a four week pneumonia illness. She formerly resided in Mitchell and moved to Nebraska with her husband about six years ago. Born Sarah Jane Waller in Kentucky in 1838, she married George Hooker in Wisconsin in 1857 and had six children, with only three sons surviving. The family lived in Floyd County Iowa before homesteading near Mitchell, South Dakota, and later moving to Nebraska. Her faith and role as a mother are noted, with burial at Floyd cemetery.
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Sioux City
Neb
George Hooker
Floyd Cemetery
Hooker
Mitchell
Nebraska
Sarah Jane Waller
Frankfort
Kentucky
Theophilis Waller
Green County
Wisconsin
Spring Gore
Nettie
Aurilla Jane
Homer
Charles City
Floyd County
Iowa
Walter T
Leonard W
Lulu B
South Dakota
Walter
Leonard
Lulu
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jesus
Card of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors
To the many friends and neighbors who kindly assisted us in the sickness and death of our dear wife and mother we extend our sincere thanks. Hiram Stephenson and Children.
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Cesar
Hiram Stephenson
Community Notes From Ethan March Meetings and Visits
March notices report preparations for spring work in Ethan with many residents hosting events. A surprise 56th birthday for Mrs. Mutziger included a willow rocker, cards, and supper. Catholic and M E church activities are planned including a basket social and a lecture by Father Brones on March 17.
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Ethan
Mutziger
H. H. Weak
Roy Oathbout
Frank McPherson
Missouri
Thomas Dabler
Mitchell
A. C. Drake
Mildred
Huron
Broadland
Bobb
Ed. Cook
Yankton
Henry Stopfer
Marion Junction
M. BE
Ladies Aid Society
Prohibition Lecture Set At Lootwis Church Sunday
Local notices report sickness in several families including pneumonia and grippe. Quincy Lee Morrow to lecture on prohibition at the Lootwis church Sunday at 10 am, with attendees urged to come. A school house box social Friday aims to raise funds for 20 LO to the church and George MacGilvra leads AS Equity meeting adding 10 to 12 members.
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W. J. Stearns
Grippe
Sarah Bayer
Quincy Lee Morrow
Lootwis
William Baldwin
Lowa
Perry Township
Myrtle Hanson
Artesian
N. Nelson
F. N. Foss
Ile
MacGilvra
American Society of Equity
Loomis School House
Officials inspect Black Hills stone for Pierre capitol wing
Secretary of State D. D. Wipf and J. Bach, schools and public lands commissioner, visited Deadwood to inspect Black Hills stone for the east wing of the Pierre capitol. Bach sold 306 acres north of Rapid City for 20000 to a Rapid City syndicate, with bids from Omaha Minneapolis and Chicago. Wipf praised Hot Springs ura stone as best on the market and likely to be used. they also inspected the new federal building in Rapid and Deadwood before returning home.
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Deadwood
Rapid City
Bach
Omaha
Minneapolis
Chicago
Wipf
Hot Springs
Capitol Building
Rapid
Federal
Pierre
J. F. Halliday
California
Local Notes From Mt Vernon and Nearby Towns
Mt Vernon reports on residents traveling for visits and work including Garey to Presho and Miss Chase and Mrs. Fields in Kimball. Masons and social events occur with Banquet in Yankton. Loomis notes Jay McLain visiting TH N McLain, Perry township votes 20 to 6 to keep four districts, and reports of illnesses and injuries in the community.
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Loomis
Burts
Missionaries Preparations For Great Huron Convention
Preparations are underway in this city for the great missionary convention on the 23rd 29th and 30th of this month under the Methodist Episcopal churches of South Dakota. The event expects at least 680 delegates and many visitors from across the country including 25 prominent Methodist leaders from world missions. bishops missionaries secretaries and laymen will attend marking a historic epoch for Methodism in the region.
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Huron
Methodist Episcopal Churches of
South Dakota
Northwest
PITH AND POINT Chronicle Pearls on Money and Manners
A compact collection of maxims on time money and manners notes neighbors watching and the value of courage. Quotes from the Atchison Globe reflect on conscience misfortune and laughing at others' troubles.
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Atchison Globe
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Albert Klotz
Parkston
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Ed Cook
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Presho
G. H. Smith
Alice Cooper
Join Fields
Kimball
J. B. Dougherty
Geddes
Anna
Emma Jlaynes
C. B. Woodward
Robi. Roantree
Miasonic
Lottie Chase
K. Krk
Mytenner
Oucoma
W. H. Snyder
Miss Opal
P. Schemmer
Hsie Highland
Miss Chase
Mesdames Roantree
Woodward
Will Corrington
Gillis
Buster Brown
the Brown Shoe Co
ST. Louis
X ' Wes
Hust
Waterbury
Kelley Land Company
Davison
Hanson Sanborn
Aurora
Illinois
Indiana
Kely
Mitchel Green House & Nursery
the Newburys
Mitchell, S. D
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