Mitchell Wins Vermillion Debate Over Municipal Street Railways
In Vermillion on Friday night Mitchell defeated the state university in a unanimous judges decision. Mitchell argued for municipal ownership of street railways with Roscoe Satterlee James Dobson and Sidney Graham as speakers. Vermillion countered with Duggan Lyon and Bail, asserting impracticality and debt limits of municipal ownership.
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Local University Clinches Debate Victory
The university won a debate and a second victory boosts the school on the debating proposition. Vermillion plans a rematch in two weeks at athletic contests where Vermillion athletes shine. Saturday afternoon the University welcomed Satterleet, Dobson and Grotain from Vermillion as faculty led a student parade to the Milwaukee depot amid college yells and rejoicing.
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On Municipal Ownership Debaters Stir Vermillion Crowd
A lively debate between Mitchell and Vermillion in the University chapel drew a full house last Friday evening. President Gault of the State University presided as Vermillion supporters cheered and Mitchell backers faced a quieter reception.
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Regulation and Municipal Ownership in Street Railways Debate
Mitchell and Vermillion argued for regulation as the cure for street railway ills while Satterlee and Lyon challenged regulation as impractical and touted municipal ownership as a proven remedy in England and Germany. The audience heard appeals to Massachusetts railway commission and claims about port fraud, with jokes and a stance that enforcement could curb corruption. the rebuttal continues on page 12.
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Milwaukee Road to Rapid City rail line eyed for July completion
The Milwaukee road extension crews push toward finishing rails to Rapid City by mid July. Track laying has reached 50 miles west of Murdo, with graded bed to the Hills and gravel trains setting the surface. Nearby towns grow fast as Mitchell eyes wholesale houses and electrical service along a 65 mile route to Armour and Lake Andes.
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Electric Line to Mitchell Planned by Southern Men
A group of southern state residents forms a company to build an electric line from Wagner to Mitchell with capital of $200,000. Directors include A. H. Pease and John Absher of Wagner, John Stransky of Pukwana, Albert Amundson of Lake Andes, and E. P. Wanser of Armour. No stock is yet offered in Mitchell as interest grows. Headquarters are in the plans.
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Mitchell Furniture Co to Build Wholesale House on Railroad Street
Mitchell Furniture Co awarded bids Friday for a new wholesale house on Railroad Street between Main and Lawler. John Slater won the carpenter work at 4100 dollars and Gottlieb Schehrenblad won the stone work at 4400 dollars. The 108 by 738 foot two story building with basement will use granite in the basement and cement blocks above. Scheurenbrand supplies the cement blocks and work begins next week with rapid progress planned.
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Mitchell National Bank Increases Capital To 100000
The Mitchell National Bank has raised its capital stock from 50000 to 100000 and received its treasury certificate. The bank’s deposit liability reached 1 0387 501 638 as proof of strong community standing. It plans to move into a new, magnificent building within a month or six weeks.
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European workers press for odd reforms sparks dread
Detroit Journal notes a wave of strikes among European bakers and waiters as workers seek new rights such as mustache wearing, nightly baths, and monthly rests. It warns that Moscow and Petersburg workers influence mood, while employers vow firm resistance to any concessions.
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Standard Oil Stands Out for Rebates and Historical Precedent
The Kansas City Star notes Standard Oil’s use of rebates and argues the company may cite illustrious precedents from Bourbon aristocracy to monarchs and slaveholders. It suggests the company can choose such standards and maintain them despite historical outcomes.
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