Site Selected for Watertown Building At Cost 12,200
The city will pay 3,000 for the government building site with the remaining 9,200 financed by residents in the area where the facility will stand.
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Watertown
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1906
Page
9
New York Senator Platt Denies Resignation News
A circulating report that Senator Platt will resign is disputed by the elderly New York senator who vows to keep his seat while life remains. The denial signals he intends to remain in office if capable.
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Senator Platt
New York
Government to Drill Two Artesian Wells at Lake Andes
The government plans to drill two artesian wells on the shores of Lake Andes to keep the lake bed full amid a multi year decline. Previous wells were installed several years ago but did not prevent the lake from falling.
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Lake Andes
First Woman Elected McCook County Superintendent
Miss Ida Williams of Montrose becomes the counties first woman office holder by defeating her Republican opponent by 298 votes. A Madison normal school graduate, she assumes the role of county superintendent.
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McCook County
Ida Williams
Montrose
Miss Williams
Madison Normal School
Hazel woman named state champion butter maker
Mrs. John Barkley of Hazel has been hailed as the state champion butter maker after producing over 1700 pounds of butter in the last year from seven cows. Each cow yielded about 50 dollars worth of milk contributions.
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John Barkley
Hazel
Fis
Draper’s Lieutenant Governor Bid Touts Honor Over Pay
The Massachusetts lieutenant governor candidate Draper ran a campaign costing $49 120. The office pays $4 000 annually, with the rest of the motive for the position coming from its prestige.
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Massachusetts
Draper
Typographical Union Spends Big on Eight Hour Law Fight
The Typographical Union reports spending nearly 86 million to back the eight hour law enforcement with printers nationwide. The union says the funds are justified by progress, with more success in the east than the west.
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N. W
Andersch Bros
Department
Minneapolis
Minn
Campaign spending in New York governor race
William R Hearst spent 256370 to run for New York governor while Republican candidate William Hughes spent about 800 for his campaign expenses. The spending highlights contrasting aims and perceived honesty in a race against plutocracy and clan influence.
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William R. Hearst
New York
Hearst
William Hughes
Mrs Sage Plans Charity Focus On Struggling Churches
Mrs Russell Sage vows to give away her fortune not via endowments to grand institutions but to aid poor struggling churches and needy individuals. She criticizes endowments as dead and says most wealth will support worthy causes that show clear need. Her plan aims to reach those unable to attain goals without financial help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Sage
Mr. Sage
Wealth Redistribution as Moral Experiment Stirs Debate
The proposal envisions wealthy citizens distributing wealth to aid humanity. Supporters say it could yield social good and set a precedent. Critics warn of governance challenges and potential loss of incentives.
Third House Dominates Legislation Debate
The Yankton Press and Dakotan criticizes shifting credit for laws to a so called third house while acknowledging many regular legislators shape bills. It argues the third house arguably influences outcomes though many lawmakers remain central to policy.
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Yankton Press
Dakotan
Third House
Press and
Elk Point Deacon Foresees Primary Law Change
Deacon Bruce of the Elk Point Courier congratulates Elk Point and Union County on their future political standing in the GOP. Dick Halliday of the Iroquois Chief informs him that a primary law will be passed this winter eliminating the state GOP convention two years hence.
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Deacon Bruce
Elk Point
Union County
Dick Halliday
Bryan Theory Versus Pragmatism at Kansas City Meeting
Col. Bryan faced a crowd favoring action over talk as speakers argued for stricter trust regulation and tougher laws. The discussion highlighted a clash between theoretical aims and practical legislative push to protect the public, suggesting Bryan overemphasizes theatrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Bryan
Kansas City
Mr. Bryan
Caruso Faces Trial For Alleged Zoological Garden Offense
Italian tenor Caruso remains in New York court after last week’s arrest on a charge of insulting a woman at a zoological garden. The trial before the magistrate extends over several days as prosecutors present a pattern of alleged misconduct. Attorneys label him a moral pervert while the singer proclaims innocence and laments the case.
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Caruso
New York
Candidates for House Chief Clerk Scarce as Senate Clerk Field Grows
The Pierre Capital Journal notes few candidates have announced for chief clerk of the house for the coming session while senate clerk candidates begin to emerge. So far the field includes L. M. Simons of Mitchell who filled the post two years ago and J. E. Armstrong of Faulkton who was chosen in 1902. The pair previously contested the job and a spirited race is expected again.
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Pierre Capital-Journal
House
Senate
L. M. Simons
Mitchell
J. E. Armstrong
Faulkton
Armstrong
Simons
Moderation in Sports for Long Life Says Medical Views
American Medicine cites the Baltimore Sun noting sedentary workers live longer when unexposed to dust and strain. It argues life should be calm, exercise only moderate to avoid artery strain, heart enlargement, nerve waste, and later illness, warning boys' sports must limit exertion to protect delicate organs.
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Baltimore Sun
Capitalist Plans Electric Rail Line to Lake Andes
A financier in Weener envisions an electric railroad from Weener to Lake Andes and promises locals the project will proceed next spring, spurring expected construction activity along the route.
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Weener
Lake Andes
Contests Mount Over Land on the Reservation
In Pierre the local office reports nearly 1000 land contests filed, signaling a surge in disputes. Many participants face likely disappointment as claims proceed.
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Pierre
Postmaster Urges Citywide Bus Numbering for Free Mail Delivery
The Postmaster urges citizens to number their buses to help the city qualify for free mail delivery. It is hoped the capital will soon join large cities already on the list.
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Pierre
Hippie
Resuscitated Blade Newspaper Rises in Sanborn County
Robert Emmett Dowdell launches the Blade in Letcher as the third paper in the county. Former editor H. EB Mayhew once ran the original Blade, now retired on a farm near Letcher. The revived paper will be independent in politics.
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Robert Emmett Dowdell
Sanborn County
Letcher
H. EB. Mayhew
Emmett
Blade
Sugar trust rebating case shocks public mood
The sugar trust, once compliant with small fines, shows pain as juries grow sympathetic to law and people. In a $126,000 fine rebating case the contrast between settling minor fines and paying large sums is stark, prompting a prominent attorney to say such trials face a wary public. The public mind is active and should stay so.
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Sugar Trust
Corn Show in Mitchell Aims to Double Yields in Future
A Mitchell corn show scheduled for December 18 19 20 aims to spark a west wide shift in corn production. Illinois farmers already double yields by selecting seed with care and applying practical methods and the event will feature Prof Hume from Illinois Agricultural College and a corn school to instruct on grain cultivation.
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Mitchell
Illinois
South Dakota
Hume
Illinois Agricultural College
Receiver Appointed for Mitchell Grocery Bankrupt Stock
In federal court at Sioux Falls creditors met Monday with Spangler Hitchcock and Winsor present. Judge appointed W C Bryant of Vermillion as trustee to manage the bankrupt stock for creditors interests, with private sale preferred if a good proposition arises.
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Mitchell Grocery Co
Sioux Falls
Spangler, Hitchcock and Winsor
W C. Bryant
Vermillion
Complete home plumbing and heating system installer
I offer full plumbing and heating installation with baths, hot and cold water, steam heat, gas for cooking and lighting, and fire protection for country homes. I handle Standard Sanitary enamelled ware, pumps, pipes, well casing, stove repairs, and delivery to your home to save trips to the depot. Barnes opposite the post office.
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Standard Sanitary Co
Barnes
Trade Schools to Teach Boys How to Earn Their Living
The Philadelphia Record argues education should primarily teach a boy how to earn a living while valuing intellectual growth. It notes the apprentice system has declined due to factory push, unions, or youth reluctance, and lauds a newly opened public school trade program as a valuable, growing feature likely to inspire other cities.
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Philadelphia
Cay
Assessment Notice by Montana Standard Mining Company
Butte Montana October 22 1906 notice of a one half of one cent per share assessment on the capital stock payable by December 10 1906 to R W Charlton president at Room 68 Silver Bow Block Butte. Unpaid stock will be delinquent after December 10 1906 and sold at public auction January 5 1907 to cover the delinquent assessment costs.
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Butte
Montana
Montana Standard Mining Company
R. W. Charlton
Silver Bow Block
McClellan estate report shows cash balance and costs
The Wm. Van Eps administration reveals 811,400 in cash with 81,500 remaining and requested. A. B. Kkittredge billed 1,856 for attorney services. he sought 2,000 with 356 expenses and 500 received. Efforts to locate rightful heirs proceed but may be unnecessary as the estate settles with little left.
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Wm. van Eps
McClellan
A. B. Kkittredge
Wilkes
Dispatch
Howan Estate Can Shrink Case Update
In the McClellan estate matter before the county court last week, the Sioux Falls Journal reports potential reduction of the estate's size. Proceedings focused on asset appraisal and court directives guiding settlement.
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McClellan
The
Sioux Falls Journal
Advertising Your Wants in The Republican
Promote your needs by placing a Want ad in The Republican and attract quick responses. A simple classified notice can reach a broad local audience and connect you with interested buyers or services.
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The
Republican
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