Wilsons Railroad Policy and the Eight Hour Debate
The article analyzes President Wilsons handling of the threatened railroad strike, arguing his support for an eight hour day and a bill for a nine month trial. It warns that wage increases may be passed to customers via higher freight rates and questions the presidents broader plan to expand the Interstate Commerce Commission and adopt the Canadian dispute method. Public sentiment and investigation findings are urged to shape a final settlement.
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Brotherhoods
Wilson
Adamson
Congress
J Commission
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Eastern Railroads
Mrs. Anna Wray Arthur Dies in San Jose
Mrs. Anna Wray Arthur of San Jose died August 24 after eleven weeks of illness. Born May 9, 1857 in Iowa, she married Bert Ray in 1886 and Will H. Arthur in 1892. Survived by husband three daughters four stepsons and many relatives. funeral Saturday at 453 South Eleventh Street with Dr. J. H. N. Williams and John L. Seaton officiating. She was active in Methodist and previously Presbyterian churches. Oak Hill cemetery interment.
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San Jose Mercury Herald
Anna Wray Arthur
Oak Hill Cemetery
J. H. N. Williams
First Methodist Episcopal Church
John L. Seaton
College of the Pacific
Butler County
Iowa
Bert Ray
Lola
Will H. Arthur
Hansell
Maurine
Faye
Arthur
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mitchell
South Dakota
Margaret Thompson
Jennie W. Jones
San Jose
Ethel Creeden
Alta Deacon
William Wray
Idaho
James Wray
Andrew Wray
A. G. Wray
Robi. S. Wray
Minnesota
Harry Wray
Earl Wray
First Methodist Church
First Presbyterian Choir
Oak Hill
Adjourned Davison County Commissioners Meet August 1916
The Davison County Board of Commissioners met in adjourned session on August 28 1914 and resumed August 29 1916. They viewed bridges and roads in Prosper township approved numerous road and maintenance bills and granted a power line erection permit for Mitchell to serve residences and businesses for twenty years. The board authorized disposal of old bridges and manned bids for grading a lake bed section and two miles of road. Adjourned sine die with certification on August 29 1916.
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McLeod
Snow
jGust Lundgren
J. P. Lawrence
Martin Godesch
W. H. Snow
Pierre
Nels Jensen
W. O. Crampton
Diehl Drug Co
Chas. Sayler
Ray Hillerns
Frank Gocken
W. H. Cooley
G. H. Summers
H. C. Hardman
I’. Summers
A. J. Franz
Mrs. van Wagenen
Rowley & Nedrow
Austin Western R. M. Co
D. Martley
Austin Wester R. M. Co
West Betederedel Seston
Porat
J. A. Reed Grocery Co
Mdse
Chas. Burnett
W.S. Burnett
M. B. Burnett
M. Anshutz
Pioneer Tractor
Mitchell Power Co
Mark Fuller
Austin Western
Isaac Spears
Mitchell River Road
J. C. Lehman
C. W. Downey
Mitchell Power Company
Mitchell
South Dakota
Davison County
Grady
Lehman
Boxer Township
Pioneer Bridge Co
Vgrch
Sasson
Geo. R. Lee
State of
Davison
Ss. I
J. M. Crampton
Autos Licenses Rise to 42 012 in State Report
Pierre South Dakota August 31 automobile registration totals show 42 012 automobiles 1745 motorcycles and 528 dealers statewide reflecting renewed registration activity across the state Department.
Drugist Schultz Arrested Over Obscene Letters
Henry W Schultz a local druggist was arrested by a U S marshal for sending obscene matter through the mails and was released pending trial at the October term of court in Sioux Falls. The letters circulated in Volga causing indignation. the origin remains unknown despite post office investigations.
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Postoffice
George W. Chase
Watertown
Schultz
Local Notes Highlight Mitchell Social and School Happenings
Mitchell brief notes report residents visiting relatives and taking jobs in Chicago Des Moines and at Dakota Wesleyan. Students teachers and officials move locations with en route visits from Parkston Redfield Egan and Letcher as infantile paralysis quarantine ends and new town garages open.
Mitchell High Seeks Winning Eleven Under New Idaho Coach
Mitchell High School football prospects look uncertain with only three veterans and newcomer Benjamin Wheaton from Pocatello as coach. Captain Walter Scheurenbrand and Edwin Murray loom in key positions, while new players Burr Wiltse, Leo Coughlin, Val Diehl, Verne Riley, Henry Stevens, Harold Grundland, and Sylvan Alexander join tryouts. The season opens with heavy early games against Solux Falls, Armour, Vermillion, Aberdeen, Yankton, and possibly Parker and Columbus. Training may start Monday with extra faculty help anticipated to manage a large squad.
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Mitchell High School
Walter Scheurenbrand
Edwin Murray
Arthur Anderson
Murray
Benjamin Wheaton
Pocatello
Idaho
Wheaton
Aniiher
Burr Wiltse
Leo Coughlin
Val Diehl
Verne Riley
Henry Stevens
Harold Grundland
Sylvan Alexander
Solux Falls
Armour
Huron
Vermillion
Aberdeen
Yankton
Parker and Columbus College
Inheritance Tax Placed On Deering Estate
H C Preston left for Sioux Falls to serve the Iowa Lincoln county order to pay the inheritance tax on the William Deering estate of Chicago. Judge Mallory set the tax at 78281.37 with seven percent interest from December 9 1912. Lincoln county takes twenty percent of the tax and the rest goes to the state treasury. The total with interest nears one hundred thousand dollars.
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H. C. Preston
Sioux Falls
Judge Mallory
Lincoln County
William Deering
Chicago
South Dakota
Mallory
Jacob G Gross Commits Suicide in Despondency
Jacob G Gross, a pioneer merchant of this city, killed himself this morning by firing several bullets into his body at his sister's home in Bridgewater. Despondency is given as the cause for his act.
Beresford Farmer Reports Record Oats Yield
Jens Johnson of Beresford in Clay County achieved about 108 bushels of oats per acre on 51 acres, with eleven quarter sections farmed by his family. The prize field was 51 acres, previously a clover patch two years earlier, rotated through corn last year aided by fertilizing methods.
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Johnson
Johnsons
Beresford
S. C
Jens Johnson
The
Republic
Clay County
Notice to creditors in the estate of Abbie Barr
Notice is given by James T. Barr administrator of Abbie Barr deceased to creditors and all persons with claims against the estate to present them with vouchers within six months after first publication. Claims should be exhibited at the administrator's residence on E. 6th Ave Mitchell Davison County South Dakota. Dated August 17, 1916.
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Abbie Barr
James T. Barr
E. 6Th Ave
Mitchell
Davison
Dak
Hill's Cattle Win at Iowa Show
W S Hill's red polled herd topped the Iowa state fair against six regional entries from Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota and Nebraska securing two championships a grand championship seven firsts seven seconds and multiple premiums. The herd anticipated future showings in Minnesota and South Dakota with top placings across aged bull yearling bull and heifer classes including junior and senior champions and best herd awards.
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W. S.hill
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Nebraska
Hill
South Dakota
Wolf bounty claims expected in next funding year
Pierre South Dakota state auditor Handlin reports wolf bounty claims are already coming in for the next year, signaling heavy demand on the fund and a payout likely to be only seventy cents on the dollar compared with this year.
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Pierre
S. D
Handlin
Midland Cream Ship Station Leads July Can Shipments
Midland Shipping Cream at Midland Pierre S J Midland maintains lead as a cream shipping station with over 3000 cans in July shipments. Other towns between here and Rapid City stay close to Midland’s record, aiding West River prosperity.
Buying Flax Straw Surges in Pierre South Dakota
Eastern manufacturers seek old flax straw in the region and are contracting for new crop straw to be delivered to the nearest railway station. The trade aims to boost income for flax raisers this year as buyers scour the area for usable material.
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Pierre
S. D
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Gustav Schoettle
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Schoettle
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Alexandria Herald
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Alicia Dougherty
Redfield
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Groton
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Rm. Wilds
S. W. Weir
Arlington
Anti-Saloon League
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Cedar Rapids
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Sheen
Aurora County Standard
Fred Winter
L. Lovinger
Warne Barnard
H. J. Weit
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Farmer
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Mason City
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Lake Minnitonka
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al Larson
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Ross Underhill
Lake Andes
Whaeaton
Jacob G. Gross
Freeman Merchant Kilds Himskhule
Sister's
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Midland Shipping Cream
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