Confidential Letter Stirs South Dakota Capital Debate
In a fiery exchange, Mitchell capital backers publish a confidential appeal by Hi L Bras urging Mitchell as state capital to keep the seat near voters. The reply targets Bras, questions his moral stance, and argues Pierre’s record on laws and public hearings. The article also notes tensions between mutuals and old line insurance firms amid rising costs.
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Pierre
Mitchell
Hi. L. Bras
Mr. Bras
Legislaturi
Bras
Insurance War Drives Insurance Premium Cut in South Dakota
The article explains that premium reductions by old line companies in South Dakota arose from competition with mutuals. It argues that the old carriers had colluded to set high charges for insuring risks, prompting the creation of mutual insurers to challenge the rates and end the excessive charges.
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Mutuals
South Dakota
Condition of Banks as Public Examiner Reports Strong State Growth
Public Examiner Hemmingway releases an abstract of state bank reports. State banks show capital of 3,012,810 with surplus 577,010.57 and undivided profits 1,200,421.71. Deposits total 17,491,283.06, loans and discounts 14,674,599.61 and other assets. National banks show even greater prosperity. Local money flows reflect widespread prosperity in South Dakota.
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Public Examiner
Hemmingway
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Open shop principle gains traction in labor debate
The discussion centers on the open shop principle which has gained traction and remains a persistent point of contention in labor policy debates. Proponents argue for workplace freedom while critics warn of weakened collective bargaining.
Mayor Harrison urged to act on churches
The Minneapolis Journal argues that after closing halls in Chicago the mayor should target churches to be consistent, noting theatres are easier to exit than churches, and criticizing the paper for missing differences in audience size.
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Chicago
Harrison
Minneapolis Journal
the Journal
Merchants urged to advertise to beat catalog houses
J. E. Walker of Davis South Dakota spoke at Sioux Falls to the Retail Merchants Association urging all merchants to advertise as the key to competing with catalogue houses. He stressed a simple, accessible remedy for strong business presence. The piece notes that Democrats must win New York to secure the presidency, while Republicans have done so in the past but New York remains a contested state.
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J. E. Walker
Davis, S. D
Retail Merchants’ Association
Sioux Falls
New York State
New York
Crawford
South Dakota
Crawford to Speak in Madison for Gubernatorial Nomination
Coe I Crawford Republican candidate will address Jake county voters at Madison on Thursday evening January 18. J C McLeMore former House chief clerk injured in a recent railway accident in the Black Hills.
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Coe I. Crawford
Jake County
Madison
J.C. McLeMore
House
Black Hills
Unclear War Talk and Political Moves Reported
The text notes conflicting statements about potential war between nations and hints at evolving Japanese Russian relations. It also discusses Cleveland as a unifying Democratic hope and mentions Cornelius Vanderbilt planning a run for Congress in New York's 13th district.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt
New York
Roosevelt Nomination Set for June Despite Opposition
The article states that Roosevelt will be nominated in June despite ongoing talk against it. It notes firm expectations amid continued opposition comments and calls for party unity during the lead up to the convention.
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Roosevelt
Iroquois Theatre Conversion Proposal for Hospital
A proposal to convert the Iroquois theatre building into a hospital is described as gruesome and controversial, with questions raised about practicality and public sentiment. Details about the plan and its potential impact remain unclear.
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Iroquois Theatre
The Czar's peace congress a huge joke
A sharp critique suggests the peace congress staged by the Czar is ineffective given recent events. The remark implies mockery of diplomatic efforts and exposed failures in achieving lasting accord.
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Kras
Mitchell
Harry
Hutchinson's Efforts to Build Crawford Club Meet Resistance
Mr. Hutchinson of Huron arrived in Madison to promote Crawford but local Republicans resist aligning with any single candidate. The Sentinel argues against early clubs, noting harmony in state politics and that clubs for individual contenders could disrupt party unity. It warns readers not to be misled before nominations.
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Hutchinson
Huron
Crawford
Crawford Club
Mr. Crawford
the Sentinel
Northern counties back McDougal in state race
The Aberdeen News lists Senator McDougal of Marshal county among gubernatorial contenders and places Cambell McPher son Roberts Day Grant Edmunds and Walworth in Crawford opposition. It notes northern counties often act in concert at conventions and in the legislature.
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Aberdeen News
Senator McDougal
Marshal County
Cambell
McPherson
Roberts
Day
Grant
Edmunds
Walworth
Strike Ends Quietly Over Open Shops Policy
The type founders' strike is declared off by the striking workers. They opposed the open shops policy and raised no questions about wages hours or other complaints.
Another Democrat For Crawford
The piece notes Arthur G. Keene former city editor plans to start a Aberdeen paper aimed at defeating Crawford in the governorship race. It questions why a Bryan Democrat would aid Republicans in forming the state ticket.
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Arthur G. Keene
Aberdeen
Crawford
Arthur
Bryan
Watertown
Charlie Towne
Hutchinson Visits Woonsocket to Organize Crawford Club
State Representative G S Hutchinson of Huron visited Woonsocket early this week to organize a Crawford Club. Local sentiment favors Mr Crawford, but Hutchinson left town without forming the club.
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G.S. Hutchinson
Huron
Crawford Club
Crawford
Hutchinson
Convincing Patriotism in Huron College Gift
Citizens of Huron contributed more than 317000 toward a college in their city to meet a required fifty thousand match and secure another fifty thousand gift. The contribution is portrayed as a powerful display of patriotism and community support.
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Huron
One of The Strongest Educators
The Argus Leader congratulates the South Dakota Teachers Association on electing Prof. R. B. McClenon of Huron as president. McClenon is praised as a leading educator who loves the work and will head the profession.
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Argus
South Dakota Teachers Association
R. B. McClenon
Huron
Prof. McClenon
A Good Haul Seizes Sixteen At Night On Farms
Sheriff and assistants arrested sixteen people at East and West farms between eleven and one o clock. They were taken to town, appeared before Judge Van Dalsem, and fined 16.95 each. After payment, all were released with warnings and returned home. Richards Trust Co. in Huron, S. D. offers loans and farm transactions.
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van Dalsem
Kilpatrick Post and WRC Install Officers in Hall Event
Kilpatrick Post and the Woman's Relief Corps held a Friday evening ceremony on January 8 to install officers for the year. Local and visiting leaders spoke of the hall’s beauty and the post’s work as Miss Ida Nelson recited a poem titled I'm only a Veteran's Daughter. Refreshments followed a social time.
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Kilpatrick Post
T. M. Shanafelt
E. T. Losey
H. K. Hoskyn
John Baker
D. H. Wood
Asher F. Pay
E. M. Thomas
Chas
Truax
J. B. Geddes Salmon
Wewssite
R. B. Brockway
W. R.C
Permelia Goodell
Emmer Cook
Emma A. Barr
Nancy A. Hoskins
Maggie V. Holcomb
Siseswes
Fannie Mallett
Emma Burney
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Permelia
Theasie
Mary J. Geddes
Reed
Arlington
Reed Saing
Miss Nelson
Miss Cool
Cowboy Herd Swaying Music Quiet Herds in Ranche
A New York Tribune piece describes western cowboys using singing and whistling to calm cattle. At dawn a rider halts a herd and circles it slowly while singing, prompting cattle to lie down. within minutes a 500 head herd can be quiet and settled. If a herd stirs at night, a rapid ride with song or whistle calms them.
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New York Tribune
Wealthy farm trade note seeks Richards Trust help
If you wish to borrow money, buy, sell a farm, call on Richards Trust C Huron, 8. D.
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Richards Trust Co
Huron
Richards Trust
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