Rail rate dispute and government role in setting prices
The Hepburn railroad rate bill argues for a fair remunerative rate set by the Interstate Commerce Commission. It notes the Supreme Court view that railroads are common carriers and discusses how rates should reflect value, costs, and public interest, with the commission likely cautious to avoid overreach.
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Minneapolis
Hepburn House
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Commission
States
Ship Subsidy Bill Promises Naval Reserve and Mails
The bill passed February 44 creates a volunteer naval reserve of 10 000 officers and men from the merchant marine and fisheries with gunnery training and presidential call up. Subventions are set at 5 dollars per ton for foreign trade cargo vessels and 6 50 per ton for vessels in Philippine commerce with conditions on wartime use mail delivery seaworthiness American crew and naval reserve presence. Subventions would end if ships leave US trade or fail to serve as common carriers. New rail subsidies extend to Atlantic coast routes to Rizil Bantina and South Africa and extended lines to Cuba Brazil and nearby ports.
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Trom
Pacific
Hawaii
Japan
China
Philippines
Mexico
Central America
Istamus
Panama
Europe
Naval Reserve
Treasury
Great Britain
France
Italy
United States
Atlantic
Rizil
Bantina
South Africa
South Atlantic
Cuba
Gulf Coast
Brazil
Insurgent Leader Sparks Buell Congress Bid In Rapid City
An insurgent rally in Rapid City propels Charles J. Buell as a pending congress candidate against incumbent Martin. The piece argues insurgents aim to complicate the race by fielding multiple options prior to the June convention.
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Black Hills
Rapid City
Charles J. Buell
Congress
Martin
Buell
Hills
Aberdeen votes bonds for sewerage system project
Aberdeen has approved 75 000 dollars in bonds to fund a sewerage system. Once bonds are sold, construction will start to provide adequate drainage for the city. The town’s growth was hindered by a longstanding drainage problem in a low-lying area.
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Aberdeen
Rockefeller sought after as he evades law
The search continues for John D. Rockefeller who remains hidden from public view. The text notes his wealth contrasts with his fear of exposure, likening him to Rogers and suggesting riches bring troubles similar to poverty.
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John D. Rockefeller
John D
Rogers
Statehood Bill Delayed in House Over River and Harbor Panel
Leaders say action postponed until the 19th awaiting River and Harbor Committee return. Administration backs the bill and expects House to reject Senate amendment removing Arizona and New Mexico from the measure.
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House
River and Harbor Committee
Senate
Arizona
New Mexico
Mrs Potter Palmer To Wed English Title Expected
The press reports Mrs Potter Palmer will renounce widowhood and receive an English title after marrying an English gentleman. It does not specify any settlement amount she plans to provide for the honor.
Socialist convention call set for Sioux Falls in June
The socialist party calls a state convention to be held in Sioux Falls in June on the same date as the Republican convention. Delegates are expected to be few, and Davison county appears not to be entitled to representation.
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Socialist Party
Sioux Falls
Davison County
Robert J. Gamble
Arygus
Gamlle
Coe I. Crawford
Primary reform debate sparks Gamble letter controversy in Argus Leader
The Argus Leader exposes Robert J. Gamble’s letters opposing a primary election law, highlighting insurgent support and internal party divisions. It links Gamble with Mitchells growth agenda and Milwaukee Road extension plans, urging unity to back new business projects.
South Dakota Republicans face two machines in 1906 choice
The Aberdeen News notes a fight between two political machines in South Dakota. Voters must pick between the current Republican organization led by figures like Elrod and Kittredge and the insurgent machine backed by Crawford Pickler Shober and Pettigrew. The piece argues loyalty and outcomes matter as Mitchell seeks growth.
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South Dakota
Aberdeen News
Lightner
Crawford
State Senate of
Republicans
Elrod
Kittredge
McDougall
Burke
Martin
Pickler
Shober
Pettigrew
Washington
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Mitchell Printing CO
Downey
Official
Gamble
Gramble
Argus-Leader
United States Senate
R. &. McDowell
Mitchell
Milwaukee Road
H. D. Butterfield
Vata
EB. C. Dewitt & Company
Chicago
Ile
Scallin Bros
S.S.S
SWIFT
Atlanta
Gao
Bidwell Land & Loan CO
Mitchell Capital
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