Printers Strike In City Over Eight Hour Day
The Mitchell Typographical Union No. 605 leads a walkout at 10:30 AM after rejecting a contract tied to an eight hour day. Eight from The Republican and three from Educator offices walked out as negotiations with Manager Dean stalled. The Gazette warns of an open shop while pledging daily paper delivery and urges business patience during the disruption.
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Republican
the Gazette
W. IT. LaFollette
Typographical Union
Muanaper Dean
Mitchell Printing Co
H. L. Bras
Hutchinson
Dean
Mitchell Typesetter Rejects Eight Hour Contract in 1905
The Educator School Supply Co of Mitchell South Dakota voices business objections to reducing the working day from nine to eight hours. Owner H. L. Bras cites a 12 percent capital loss and fierce competition, asks to keep current terms until January 1, and notes Sioux Falls and Mitchell as union towns amid regional differences.
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Mitchell Typographical Union
Mitchell
S.D
Sirs
Sioux Falls
Yankton
Aberdeen
Wuron
Pierre
Watertown
Sioux Fells
The
Educator School Supply Co
Typographical Union Rebuttal On Hour Day Proposal
Mitchell S D of the Typographical Union No 605 rejects a proposal claiming an eight hour day would cost twelve percent. The letter argues figures based on nineteen dollars fifty cents mislead and asserts a ten dollar scale with same conditions favors the union by over thirty percent compared to a competitor. It notes Aberdeen Huron and Pierre are organized towns with Pierre paying the highest salaries.
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Aberdeen
Sioux Falls
Huron
Watertown
Mitchell
International
Lynch
Mitchell Typographical Union
S. D
Mitchell Printing Co
Mitchell Sypographical Union No
Milwaukee
Pierre
Printing Strike Shuts Nine From Mitchell Office
Twelve printers walked out over eight hour days and nine pay. Four earned 14 dollars weekly, one 12, four 10, with overtime. Management says cutting hours would cost a thousand dollars yearly, so they kept wages. workers chose to strike. Local business allies pledge help to restore full operation with a reduced staff.
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Republican
Typographical Union
Mitchell Printing Co
Revision of Rural State Course of Study Planned
Geo W Nash presides over a committee to revise South Dakota rural school studies. Members include H Lugg J I Oland er W I Eddy M A Langve M M Ramer J Collins and Olivia Merron. They met in Sioux Falls and aim to report by November 1 with eight divisions of nine sections each. adds elementary agriculture and SD history per new law. The panel expects statewide benefits and harmony at December county superintendents meeting.
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Geo. W. Nash
Corp
South Dakota
Committee’s good work at the Corn Palace praised
The Corn Palace committee led by L O Gale praised for a successful week. A new building and heavy costs were overcome by public and business support, with crowds overtaxing seating and a large county exhibit drawing praise from Mitchell residents.
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Corn Palace
Yo L. O. Gale
D. W. Burright
Wm. M. Smith
R. F. Dundas
Messrs. Scallin
Smith
Messers, Smith and Burright
Robert Burns
Burns
Dr. Dundas
S&s
Ecbarge
J. K. Smith
South Dakota
Fourth class South Dakota postmasters form new organization
Postmasters from South Dakota gathered at The Widmann to organize for future aid. W. N. Vanderly presided, E. A. Wigton named temporary president, F. Brown secretary treasurer, and an executive committee was elected. Delegates to the National League of Postmasters meet in Washington on Oct 26 27 were chosen with alternates named. Finance plans were set to cover delegate and secretary expenses.
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South Dakota
Widmann
W. N. Vanderly
E. A. Wigton
Vanderly
E. A . Wigton
Esmond
Q. P. Ashley
Lennox
S. Harriott
Helgen
Codington County
H. H. Guernsey
Altamont
Deuek County
Died at an old age in Wisconsin bound for Black Earth
Mrs Elizabeth Taylor aged 85 passed away at her daughter Mrs E J Haynes home on Fourth Avenue west from old age. Funeral services were held at the residence conducted by Rev H S Wilkinson. Remains shipped to Black Earth Wisconsin for interment with Mrs Haynes accompanying. She leaves sons John Taylor of Boston and Thos Taylor of Waukesha Wisconsin.
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E. J. Haynes
Fourth Avenue West
Elizabeth Taylor
Taylor
Canton
Haynes
Rose Taylor
Sioux City
John Taylor
Boston
Thos
Faylor
Waukesha
Wis
Dual telephone systems in Kansas City echo old fears
In 1898 agitation for a dual telephone system faced opposition from The Star which warned of extra costs and nuisance. Now two systems exist and business men pay for both, with a banker lamenting misrouted calls as the two phones clutter his desk.
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Kansas City
Star
Thare
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Craces
L. O. Gale
A. J. McGovern & Sons
Mitchell’s
Mitchell Boiler and Machine Company
Railroad St
Weaver’s Squares
Bidwell Land & Loan
the Printers
Edu
Cator
Per H. L. Bras
Statement of Typographical Union
Schools of State
Corn Palace Committee
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