South Dakotans Favor Moving Capital from Pierre
Sioux City Journal reports growing sentiment to relocate South Dakota's capital from Pierre to a more central location. Interviews with W J Howland of Sioux Falls and other leaders show support for Mitchell or Huron, noting Pierre's inaccessibility and outdated capitol building.
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Sioux City Journal
South
W. J. Howland
Sioux Falls
Black Hills
Howland
Mondamin
Pierre
Sioux City
New York
Mitchell
Huron
Redfield
M Howland
Rapid City
Opera House Project Seeks Mitchell Support From Beall Circuit
Siou x City manager A B Beall proposes building a first class opera house in Mitchell at a cost of about $25 000. He plans a three lot site with back alley access and aims to attract high quality Northwest attractions, forming a six town circuit including Yankton Fort Dodge Mankato and Sioux Falls. Beall will visit Mitchell next week to gauge business enthusiasm and possible municipal backing.
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Sioux City
H. L. Bras
A. B. Beall
Beall
Yankton
Mitchell
Bras
Northwest
Birthday Surprise Honoring Mrs Emil Becker
Friday evening a surprise party honored Mrs Emil Becker on her birthday. Miss Gertrude Becker arranged the gathering with many lady friends, featuring progressive cinch with prizes won by Mrs Ed Leehan and Mrs C W Downey. Refreshments followed and a vase with chrysanthemums was presented by Mrs Frank B Smith.
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Emil Becker
Gertrude
Penitentary Sentence After Extortion Conviction
Sheriff Swindler escorted Gust VanHover to Sioux Falls Monday after a circuit court sentencing last week. VanHover pleaded guilty to extortion and received a three year term, a shorter sentence than if he had stood trial.
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Sheriff Swindler
Sioux Falls
Gust VanHover
Smith
VuanHover
Mitchell to Get New Post Office Building Soon
The post office in Mitchell will move to a new 22 by 90 foot building on Main Street between Third and Fourth. Smith and Davison won the contract to erect the facility with complete post office equipment and separate interior use, plus increased heating and lighting funding.
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Smith & Davison
Chas ‘M. Waters
Postoffice Department
Bras
Waters
Mr. Waters
Bias
J. J. Hawley
Main Street
Third
R. D. Prescott
Messrs. Smith & Davison
Hawley
Mitchell
Evening Tea Party Hosted by Mrs Branson
Social circles report a lively event at Mrs O L Branson's west Fourth street home on Thursday evening. Guests included Mrs A Bk Hager Mrs R F Dundas Mrs F M Hammer Mrs D B Miller Mrs D W Burright Mrs J Ne Crow Mrs T J Spangler and Miss Goodykoontz with a two room setup and a dainty menu.
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O. L. Branson
West Fourth Street
Logan Family Plans Return to Mitchell Home
Mr and Mrs Geo KE Logan who visited friends in Mitchell and Chamberlain returned Saturday evening from Chamberlain and left Monday for Waterloo Iowa. Logan said he will return to Mitchell in the spring to make it their home again and never intended to give up Mitchell. The people of Mitchell will be glad to welcome the Logan family back to the city.
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Geo. KE. Logan
Chamberlain
Waterloo
Iowa
Logan
Mitchell
George
Mr. Logan
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L. J. Welch
Price
Chinaware
C. Burnside
Mitchell National Bank
U. S
G. Davison
N.L Davison
E. J. Quigley
M.smith
J.T Morrow
Geo. H. Rew
H. R. Kibbee
J. B. Beall
George Mathewson
Fort Pierre
Mathewson
Daniel Mann
Ipswich
South Dakota
J. S. Moodie
Opera House
C. L. Branson
Postoffice
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Will
U. S. Gov’t Chemists
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