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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1906
Page
9
A roundup of editorials notes varied reactions to the president's Standard Oil message and GARFIELD allegations. Papers praise or challenge corporate power while predicting party maneuvering ahead of the South Dakota state convention in Sioux Falls.
The piece calls Mitchell and Davison county residents to stand for themselves in the caucus race tomorrow and asks support for candidates. It notes Yankton county seeks support for its senator and recalls past aid, while highlighting the Milwaukee road extension and new alignment for the city. It asserts Mitchell as gateway to the Hills and urges backing Congressman Martino to strengthen growth.
Insurgent congressional candidate L. H. Bently faces a lawsuit from the Minneapolis Journal seeking 65 dollars for a failed payment on a long sketch and picture praising his candidacy. The piece mocks the cost of such praise and urges settlement before the state convention.
The report suggests insurgents may boycott the Republican convention at D's Falls if their demands are not met. It notes two years of struggle and the attempt to run by petition, reflecting ongoing political tensions within the party.
Widespread talk centers on candidates forming their own party. Some observers warn against radical shifts while others urge restraint to avoid upheaval within existing political structures.
The Omaha Bee reports the senate added imprisonment to penalties for granting rebates in the rate bill mirroring the Elkins act. It tightens who may be punished to include those who receive or demand rebates, aiming to curb a major transportation abuse. Enforcement history shows penalties were not effectively applied, but public sentiment and government resolve may strengthen future prosecutions.
The Standard is Co. faces a rapid investigation in Chicago with ex-employees offering guarded disclosures about bribery at railways, espionage against rivals, rebates to oil dealers, and secret dummy firms to curb competition. Osbon reappears linking to insurgent Republican tactics and capital campaign shifts.
A fragment notes that insurgents failed to aid their cause significantly by importing material to aid Osbon in the final campaign days before caucuses and the state convention.
The Davison county republican convention will meet at the county courthouse in Mitchell on May 22, 1906 at 1 oclock a m to elect thirty one delegates to the state convention in Sioux Falls on June 5, 1906 and to conduct other business. Primary caucuses are May 16 from 3 to 8 30 p m with delegates allocated by votes for Governor Elrod in 1904 and per precinct allocations listed for Perry Badger Blendon Mt Vernon Union Baker Rome Lisbon Beulah Prosper Tobin Mitchell First Ward Second Ward Third Ward Fourth Ward. Dated April 18 1906. By order of the Republican County Central Committee. T C Burns Chairman Harry L Bras Secretary.
The Republican State Committee of South Dakota calls a delegate convention in Sioux Falls at noon to nominate a U S senator and candidates for federal and state offices to be voted on in November. Nominations include governor lieutenant governor secretary of state treasurer auditor superintendent, commissioner of school and public lands, attorney general and railroad commissioner. Kraunk Crane is chairman and B Warner is secretary.
ToTI O. O. F. Grand Lodge members and couples including Mr. and Mrs. Porteous Mr. and Mrs. fleller Mr. and Mrs. Spink Mr. and Mrs. Chonas and A. J. Curtis departed yesterday to attend the grand lodge of Odd Fellows and the Assembly of the Daughters of Rebekah. Mr. and Mrs. Spink will represent.
Delegates from the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs will attend the Encampment with Mr. Curtis as representative. Mr. Thomas serves as grand high priest of the state camp. The party plans a week stay in the Hills country.
Milwaukee Road speeds shipment of steel rails to Presho for extension. Several train loads have passed through the city in four to five days with more on the way. The rail gang averages about two miles daily and will rise as facilities improve. Plans include running special trains into Mitchell from the Hills country for the Corn Palace next fall.
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