Stalwart Opposes Cannonism in South Dakota Race
John F Schrader announces a possible challenge to Congressman Eben W Martin, urging House rule revisions to allow South Dakota voices. The piece links Schrader’s stance to anti Cannonism, noting broader GOP faction tensions and Pinchot Ballinger disputes over resource protection.
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John F. Schrader
Congress
Eben W. Martin
Martin
South Dakota
Schrader
Mitchall
Republican Party
Coneres
Cannonism
Mouth Dakota
High Cost of Living and National Decline
The piece argues that rising living costs fuel wealth concentration and monopoly gains, harming the broader public. It cites James J. Hill on economic strain, critiques wealth accumulation, and warns of serfdom risks as price disparities widen while average incomes lag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Hill
Hab
Hill
Standard Oil Denounced as Monopoly by U.S. Courts
A late nineteenth century observer notes the U.S. courts declared Standard Oil a monopoly for the first time, detailing Rockefeller's rise from Cleveland refiners to a nationwide oil empire. The piece cites rebates, railroad ties, price cutting, and legislative influence as core tactics, and references anti trust acts, historical books, and ongoing legal battles. It also includes local notices about community events and residents in Ethan and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller Concern
United States
Standard Oil Company
John D. Rockefeller
Cleveland
Circuit Court of Appeals
Oil Trust
Lloyd
Tarbell
John D Rorckefeller
Court of Appeals
Oil Trust Power Catapulted Into Federal Courts
The piece blasts U S oil interests as a forty year piracy, linking Aldrich a Senate leader and a banquet boast as a relative tie to the oil trust head. It forecasts an appeal to the Supreme Court with likely affirmation of the lower court and a future form change to preserve monopoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Aldrich
Senate
United States
Oil Trust
United States Supreme Court
New York Women Embrace Smoking in Social Scenes
A Boston woman visiting New York witnesses social smoking by young women at a country club dance and rooftop cafe gatherings. The scene shows married women and escorts smoking freely, with competition over cigarettes and higher energy dances. The observer notes stronger smoking in New York and Philadelphia versus Washington.
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New York ‘Tribune
Boston
New York
Colony Club
Washington
Philadelphia
New Store Building On Main Street Slated For Frank Cole & Co
Work progressed last Thursday on the Main Street project that will house Frank Cole & Co once finished. The site is described as advancing toward completion with the anticipated occupancy by the firm once the building opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gan
Main Street
Frank Cole & Co
Local proceedings and life notes from Mitchell area
Local court notes include Judge Fellows and Attorney Treat arriving from Plankinton with eight to ten witnesses for the Harry Davlin case in circuit court. Citizens renounce foreign allegiances and begin naturalization as Jacob Buyer and Phillip Gerschied take first steps toward American citizenship. Detective Carraher of Sioux City to testify in the Jose Santassell case. penitentiary guard McQueen and Otto Hull to bolster the state’s grand larceny case against Henry Davlin. The Moir brothers sale draws stockmen from Mt Vernon and Loomis. Mr. and Mrs. Miller plan a Thanksgiving family reunion in DeWitt Iowa then a winter in Los Angeles. Superintendent Hoff educates children about dynamite caps after a near-accident. Snow adds two inches. residents critique crosswalk maintenance amid stringent city ordinances. A Mitchell farmer sells at public auction December 1 with horses cattle hogs and farm machinery. Mortgage discharge hearing set for November 22 1909 in Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McQueen
Sioux Falls
Otto Hull
Aurora County
Henry Davlin
Notice of Mortgage Satisfaction and Heir Claims
Notice to the heirs of Katie E. Gale deceased and to all concerned that a mortgage from L O Gale to Henry Lehman for 850.52 was recorded July 21 1887 in Davison County South Dakota and assigned to Katie E. Gale November 19 1888. The mortgage is fully paid and Katie E. Gale is dead with no administrator appointed in South Dakota. A hearing is set in Mitchell Court House Davison County on July 18.
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J. L. Davenport
Katie E. Gale
L. O. Gale
Henry Lehman
Register of Deeds
Davison County
Territory of Dakota
the Register of Deeds
State of
South Dakota
Circuit Court
Mitchell
Public Auction At Farm Near Loomis On December Second
On Thursday December 2 at 10 o clock the sale lists four horses averaging 1250 pounds, 26 cattle including cows heifers and calves, 5 hogs, 50 chickens and 12 geese. Farm machinery includes a Hoosier drill, binder, corn planter, 160 rods of wire, hay tools, wagon, racks, shovels, and 2000 feet oak lumber. Also 400 bushels corn and 10 tons wild hay. Lunch at noon. Cash, with notes at 10 percent for sums over cash, with approved security. Auctioneer Jay H Craton. clerk Bert N Beaumont. owner Gilbert Goodman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Ethan
Prosper Township
Fuller & Johnston
Loomis
Jay H. Craton
Bert N. Beaumont
Gilbert Goodman
Switchman Fined For Impudent Remark In Milwaukee
William P. Ryan a Milwaukee switchman was found guilty in justice court of making an impudent remark toward a lady on the street and fined 10 dollars. The incident occurred near First and Main as Ryan and two companions passed the woman and her husband who followed to a saloon. The case rested on witness credibility with the judge upholding the fine after the wife and husband testified to the remark and the defendant and friends denied it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Ryan
Milwaukee
Markham
First
Main Street
Ryan
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G. Cooley
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M.A. Bracha
Loy McKeel
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Plankinton
Harry Davlin
T. C. Burns
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Tripp
Nicholas II
Russia
Phillip Germschied
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Sioux City
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Mt. Vernon
Than
J. T. Miller
DeWitt
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Los Angeles
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