Senator Tobin backs two cent mileage rate bill vote
A county senator named Tobin recorded his support for a two cent mileage rate bill as part of the recent vote.
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1907
Page
4
A county senator named Tobin recorded his support for a two cent mileage rate bill as part of the recent vote.
South Dakota towns like Huron brace for drastic railroad legislation effects though backlash and debate continue. The measure aims to reshape rail service and funding with wide regional consequences for commerce and transit.
The Black Hills pioneers held a session noting admission to membership is limited to those who were in the country before 1876. No new members admitted who did not meet that date eligibility.
A South Dakota newspaper man notes the shift from loud claims about anti pass benefits to the realization that the gun was loaded. The remark reflects changing opinions amid a heated public debate.
The quote argues that if a pills for place and profit law becomes law in South Dakota the governor would gain more patronage to distribute than the state's two U.S. senators combined.
Basford the new Insurance Commissioner voices fear in the Redfield Press that reformers at Pierre will go too far. He notes they have already overstepped.
A fragment notes January temperatures at this latitude. It states the average for a period years was ten degrees above the norm and that the month’s average, referred to as four above, differs from the usual six degrees colder than normal.
The Press and Dakotan note the public inquiry into Kittredge’s actions at Pierre. They state they do not know the exact cost to Kittredge, but insist the affair has damaged Gamble’s reputation.
In session at Huron the South Dakota Press Association urged state appropriations for the board of agriculture to support a state fair that would credit the state.
Most legislators have accepted railroad passes and push to remove the emergency clause from the anti-pass bill to preserve their passes until lawmakers return home.
The text notes that uniting executive and legislative powers is prohibited by the constitution yet argues that modern political pyrotechnics render such prohibitions ineffective. It reflects a critique of reform rhetoric and constitutional limits.
The congressman will gain free seed privilege again and Theodore Roosevelt uses the contingent fund. This shift reduces the state administration’s hesitation to sue former governors Herreid and Elrod.
The state moves to end the dispensary model for liquor sales after repeated attempts and alleged graft. Officials concede the liquor traffic experiment has failed and the system will be given up.
After Jim Elliott and fellow reformers left Pierre the two centrate bill seemed doomed as fences were fixed for defeat. In Jim's absence the new machine pushed the measure through the senate by a 30 to F2 vote after the recess.
Fragmentary report indicates H. Shober built up the company using state publishers and then dismissed them individually, renaming the firm from Publisher's Mutual to Glote.
The Sioux Falls Press questions the honesty of insurgent reform claims and asserts Sterling of the Pe University law department remains a staunch progressive Republican with sound judgment.
The South Dakota Live Stock Growers Association gathers in Mitchell in a pivotal session. Formed about three years ago, the group includes the state’s leading livestock figures and aims to advance industry interests.
The House Bill No 79 proposal aims for state uniformity in textbooks but reads as less drastic than feared. A close reading reveals all recommended texts come from the hook trust, suggesting a limited scope despite broad aims.
The service pension bill has passed both houses and awaits the president's signature. It benefits Civil War veterans who previously could not qualify due to technicalities, providing pensions to those who defended the nation.
The senate approved the two cent passenger bill by 34 to 12 and sent it to the house where passage is expected. The governor reportedly opposes the measure and a veto could halt the anti railroad experiment.
A Brookings Press critique laments the plain people riding a special train and contrasts it with past railroad control by Mark Hanna and others, warning against passes that could threaten cherished institutions recently saved from railroads.
The text argues a Democratic nominee will be chosen and a strong drive to win South Dakota exists, but success depends on Republican unity. It warns that internal party divisions and populist Gambleism under current leadership threaten to push the state toward Bryanism like in 1896.
The United States senate has not seen a speech like Senator Kittredge's. The first edition is sold out and more are planned as demand grows across the union. If the commerce department acts on his cue, the lumber trust could be disrupted, benefiting every lumber consumer nationwide.
The Sioux Falls Press decries centralized control in Pierre claiming the state legislature is largely pliant to a single powerful leader. It argues that most lawmakers pass administration bills and that genuine political independence is absent in the winter session.
The Journal asserts E. H. Harriman wields near total control over rail networks and finances, describing about 15 000 miles of railroad with 1 100 000 000 capitalization and 13 000 miles more with 1 000 000 000 capitalization. It claims his influence spans 38 000 miles and 1 600 000 000, giving him one third of US railroad interests and autocratic sway over Union Pacific finances and markets.
Mitchell resident T W LaFollette a radical free silver Republican who joined the populists says the legislature in Pierre is too populistic. The remark, whether spoken or not, captures the shift as populists gain influence in the state capital.
An old Brookings county populist notes he introduced bills and saw their passage through the senate years ago which ultimately failed. He remains a populist though now posing as a progressive Republican. Voters repudiated populism once they understood the struggle and will defeat the misnamed progressive Republicans as they recognize it as populism.
The report details passenger and freight earnings by the Chicago and North Western and Milwaukee systems in South Dakota, noting total gross operation earnings of $4.177 million and $2.544 million respectively. It casts doubt on support for Senators Kittredge and Gamble, arguing Kittredge would not back Gamble for re‑election and predicting political consequences.
The Argus Leader critiques Senator Gamble noting his rhetoric on clean politics clashes with the circumstances of his reelection. It cites a last minute committee investigation confirming the charges against Gamble and acknowledges his admission of the facts.
South Dakota legislators hear cautions from General Manager Gardner of the Chicago and North Western about the two cent rate bill threatening rail revenues. He argues the extension from Pierre to the Black Hills should halt if the policy endangers services and state development. The piece urges public awareness and potential stoppage by railroads if the claim is politically motivated.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio pledges to pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Cure taken internally, supposed to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Notary public dated December 6, 1896. Sold by all druggists for 75 cents.
The Memphis Times editor endorses Foley’s Honey and Tar as the best remedy for coughs colds and lung trouble noting many permanent cures. The message warns readers to refuse any but the genuine in the yellow package and is signed by Holland Wheeler.
A note states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law. The message affirms continued compliance and safety assurances for consumers seeking relief.
The column lampoons fuel shortages and rail blame games, noting Great Northern and Soo line tensions over winter cuts. It teases reader input and promises courteous treatment, joking that only a woman could uncover all local news.
The Saturday Evening Post discusses phonetic spelling and its impact on English. Critics argue the language is already tangled by scientists and that changing spellings like judge budge and acknowledge is difficult, while examples such as juj buj ruj and aknoles appear even harder to manage.
The passage suggests young people in a matrimonial episode within the Della Pringle company view life as a stage. It contemplates their belief in Shakespeare and questions whether those who enact romantic stories feel optimistic about real life relationships.
Citizens discuss booster meetings in Huron South Dakota advocating constant promotion to attract residents and commerce. They contrast moonlit streets with real infrastructure needs, noting blizzards, punctual trains, and the Commercial Club must address housing to boost population and prosperity.
The notice extols Bradreth's Pills as a long standing laxative remedy for constipation and related blood impurities. It asserts most cathartics lose efficacy with repeated use, while Brandreth's Pills have a century plus track record and remain available in drugstores in plain or sugar coated forms.
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as remedies for la grippe coughs and to prevent pneumonia. The note urges rejecting non genuine products and warns about fake yellow package labels.
An advertisement urges readers to try Foley Kidney Cure claiming it stops kidney trouble and cures cases within medical reach. It presents Holland Wheeler as the source and promotes the product with bold assurances.
H L Stanley of Bruno proclaims the medicine cured his wife’s five year cough and lung bleed. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with restoring health after one bottle and twelve more bottles. The druggist offers 50c and 1.00 wallets and a free trial.
The Rev J C Warren endorses Electric Bitters as a remedy for weakness joints liver and kidney ailments. A testimonial claims the product restored strength enabling a three mile walk in under an hour after prior fatigue. Sold with guarantee at H Wheeler's drug store for 50 cents.
Mechanist Chas W. Moore of City Pa. suffered a severe hand burn while working with an electrical furnace. Bucklen's Arnica Salve offered a quick and perfect cure, advertised as the best healer for burns sores eczema and piles. 25 cents at Wheeler druggist.
E W Goodloe of 107 St Louis St Dallas says the medicine cured his chronic constipation and he is a happy man again. The ad guarantees satisfaction and lists a price of 269.
A reader warns against Warner’s White Wine Tar and similar tar preparations sold as cures. Dealers pay about seven cents a bottle for tar while marketing it at twenty five cents, touting faux medicinal claims. The old story repeats itself and urges buyers not to be fooled.
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