Denatured Alcohol Bill Opens Door to Vast Opportunities
The 1906 article notes advocates predicted a faster industrial rise with free alcohol and looser grip by Standard Oil. Dr. Harvey Wiley cautions benefits will come slowly as supply grows and methods improve, while chemists seek economical production and nations vary tariffs and denaturant rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sta
Standard Oil Company
Harvey W. Wiley
Bureau of ‘Chemistry
Germany
France
England
English wages and living costs compared to American workers
From London Board of Trade data English agricultural laborers average 4.14 dollars weekly, and general workers 85.08 per week after food costs. In building trades London carpenters earn about 10.50 weekly, painters 3.64, masons 10.50, coal miners 5.95 weekly, with regional pay variations. Cabinet makers earn 8.52 to 10.35, upholsterers 6.66 to 10.56, and newspaper compositors 11.52 in London, 8.16 in Scotland, revealing English wages and living costs differ markedly from American levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Board of Trade
England
London
Lancashire
Scotland
Lanark
Liverpool
Manchester
Supreme court backs same rule in voter petitions
South Dakota and Minnesota high courts rule that a voter who helped nominate a candidate in a party primary may not petition for another candidate for the same office. In Pierre, George W. Harris’s independent bid lost names after eleven signers aided a Republican caucus to back another candidate. The decision mirrors Minnesota precedent and applies to J. M. Binny’s petition bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
South Dakota Supreme Court
Minnesota ‘Supreme Court
South Dakota
George W. Harris
Pierre
Supreme Court
Harris
Waris
Minnesota Supreme Court
John W. Johnesp
J. M. Binny
No clear event or headline from the fragment
The fragment mentions Wallcases to his petition and Republicans potentially displacing him Mr. Erion on the same ground with no identifiable event, date, or context suitable for a summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erion
Loomis Nevada Local News Notes and Elections
Loomis and Mitchell residents share visits and projects. E W Doyle, Miss Jane Smith, and Bri J Smitch are among the locals mentioned. James Grace, W H Webster, and E D Watkins appear in civic and transport notes with talk of voting and engine shipments.
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Loomis
Nev
O. N. Perry
Tamiy
Mitchell
E. W. Doyle
Scot Bonnam
Jack Hoffman
Frank Kidd
Edward Morris
James Grace
W. H. Webster
Geo. A. Johson
Elmer Marsden and Son
Edgerton
Wis
W. H. Comstock
E. D. Watkins
Springfield
Jeannette Doyle
C. Young
Jane Smith
Partying in town sparks schoolwork vs play debate
In country evenings we question starting parties in town while school pupils remain busy and pushed. Some urge teachers to balance work with play to avoid burnout by year’s end. John Quirk of Mitchell visits town, formerly of Monticello Iowa. A small former Catholic chapel moved to Main Street will house F&F EK Schemmer’s barber shop after vacating a building owned by Mr. Young.
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Ethan
Salvation Army
W. S. Snyder
Wm. Craig
Mitchell
Henry Stopfer
Tulare
Robert Coyne
M. J. Coyne
Mr. Brown
Peter Schurz
S. J. Wilson
George Castor
Annie Clement
Jack
John Quirk
Monticello
Iowa
Main Street
F&f
EK. Schemmer
Young
Republicans Lost But One Senate Race Shaped by Scratch Tickets
Tuesday’s election brought surprises as scattered scratch-ticket voting swung control. James Elton won the senate seat on the independent democratic ticket by 134 votes, defeating Thomas Fullerton who carried Mt. Vernon by 154 to 145. Spangler beat Shuster for states attorney by 40 votes. Elijah Elion, a Prosper Township farmer, won a senate seat after previously losing a county nomination. C. F. Drake of Ethan won the representative post by a handsome majority, with the rest of the Republican ticket also prevailing in majorities including Abbey, Anderson, Brady, Miner, Cook, Cattrell, Quigley, Dundas, Nelson, Allison, Haynes, Watkins, and Nash.
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Thomas Fullerton
Senate
James Elton
Independett Democratic
Mt. Vernoon
Mr. Fullerton
Vernon
Fulllerton
T. J. Spangler
Spangler
Shuster
J. M. Elion
Prosper
C. F. Drake
Ethan
Republian
W. Abbey
H. B. Anderson
C. E. Brady
Geo. H. Miner
H. C. Cook
JS. Cattrell
E. J. Quigley
R. F. Dundas
John L. Nelson
J. R. Allison
T. &%. Haynes
E. D
Kor
J. M. Brion
Brion
Fr. Drake
Martin Gleeson
Drake
H. R. Anderson
Oliver Pine
Prohibition
G. W. Carlson
Anderson
Register of Deeds
C.E. Brady
M. J. Dougherty
L. W. Kreidher
Brady
H. Foss
A. G L. Welsey
Miner
J. KK. Johnson
Cook
S. Cattrell
C. M. Peck
Cattrell
L. Shuster
EK. J. Quigley
sFor
J. L. Nelson
Ole Hendrickson
W. H. Webster
Allison
T. B. Haynes
Geo. Clark
Qari Knappe
Hayne
Cards of Thanks for daughter’s death
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during the fatal accident to our daughter and for tokens of sympathy. Grateful for support in our bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Peterson.
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Chris Peterson
County Commissioners to Meet in Special Session
Notice states the county commissioners will convene in special session on Tuesday November 18 1906 at 10 o'clock forenoon to canvass late election returns and address any other business. Dated November 7 1906. O D Stearns County Auditor.
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O. D. Stearns
Letter from Devoe paint dealer to Father Shea
A letter from F W Devoe & Co. of New York and Chicago discusses a painting job for Father Galvin Westerly Rhode Island. It notes insured painters, savings of 70 dollars using Devoe paint, and questions about painters obtaining the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galvin Westerly
R. I
Devoe
F W. Devoe & Co
New York
Chicago
If. Gosche
Findlay Jury Fines Standard Oil $6,000,000
The Chicizy Record-Werald reports Tusteau’s landmark verdict against Standard Oil in Findlay Ohio with a $6 million fine for a recent conviction. The case centers on alleged wasptaining activities, drawing regional attention to the oil industry legal actions.
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Chicizy
Werald
Tusteau
Standard Oil Company
Findlay, O
Countywide Vote Totals Show Republicans Win Most Races
Election results released Tuesday evening reveal Republicans winning majorities in most county contests. Notable margins include Judge 1185 to 0 for Abbey, Sheriff 1230 to 110, and Commissioner seats with double digit leads across districts. Independent and prohibition candidates posted varied minorities.
Ohio Voted In To Our Union Of States Decision Mentioned
A statement notes a restraint of trade conviction with a $5000 fine and trial costs. It mentions H. H. Rogers weighing Ohio’s place in the union of states.
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H. H. Rogers
Ohio
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A. C. Drake
John Tobin
Frank Young
Ladies Aid Society
W. B. Tobey
Aid
Gertie Cook Hulfhill
Fired Tobey
Evelyn
Ator
Father Shea
Davison County
Tuesady
Jay H. Craton
4Th Ave
Eas Nitcheli
South Dak
Imi
Theo. Hamm Brewing Co
Nt. Paul, Ns
Gillis
Lyon Sfire Company
Farmer Collins
Parker
Mrc
Western Wallage
Bank of
Pirchcih
L. E. Stair
Moun St
Mitchell, S. D
Wissccleke
N. W
Andersch Bros
Department 66
Minneapolis
Minn
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