Northeastern Minnesota aims for reform in lands and education
The Northern Minnesota Development congress in Crookston focuses on three main goals: reapportionment, agricultural education, and state aid to attract settlers to northeastern Minnesota. Delegates push for new methods to sell state lands, better drainage, and roads, plus improved rural schooling and an agricultural supervisor to visit districts.
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Crookston
Minn
Northern
Minnesota Development Congress
Resolutions Committee
A. M. Dunton
State Agricultural High School
McIntosh
A. J. McGuire
Experiment Farm
Grand Rapids
A. B. Hostetter
Duluth Commercial Club
Hostetter
Dunton
McGuire
Minnesota
Red River Valley
Folk as Missouri Candidate for Presidential Nomination
Joseph W Folk of Missouri enters the race for the presidential nomination. He announces his candidacy as a major party contender, outlining reform goals and party strategy.
Former Cashier Vindicated in North Dakota Trial
The jury acquitted Walter C. Hauck, former cashier of the Anamoose National Bank in Fargo, after ten minutes. The judge instructed that a lax bookkeeping system caused the bank’s $3,140 shortage, absolving Hauck of embezzlement charges.
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Fargo
N. D
United States
Walter C. Hauck
Anamoose National Bank
Hauck
Folk Will Seek the Nomination for 1912
In St Louis Missouri Democrats from across the state hear former Governor Joseph W Folk outlining the principles he will base his bid for the 1912 presidential nomination on. He calls for equal rights as a guiding force and strict graft eradication along with fair utility rate regulation and direct U S Senate elections.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Joseph W. Folk
Mr. Folk
Democratic Party
Western Hemisphere
United States
Conners Departs as Democratic State Chair
William J. Conners retires as Democratic state committee chairman. John A. Dix of Greenwich, Washington county, elected in his place with Arthur A. McLean re-elected treasurer and John A. Mason named secretary. The group quickly approved the slate, praised Conners, and criticized the Republican party and Governor Hughes.
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New York
William J. Conners
Democratic State Committee
John A. Dix
Greenwich
Washington County
Arthur A. McLean
Newburgh
John A. Mason
Conners
Dix
Republican Party
Hughes
Number of Lambs Normal
Belle Fourche South Dakota June 3 W H Ridgway a sheepman just in from the Camp Creek country north of here states that this years lamb crop will be about normal despite the heavy reported losses among sheepmen of that section It was feared that the rigor of the winter had caused the ewes to lose their lambs but this has proved not true in most cases The wool clip is in progress and a good crop is expected.
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Belle Fourche
S. D
W. H. Ridgway
Camp Creek
Here
Banquet Honors Bishop Lawler in St. Paul
Rev J J Lawler auxiliary bishop of St Paul was guest at a testimonial reception and banquet in the Saint Paul hotel palm room. About 250 attended to extend congratulations to the new bishop. A check for 4500 was presented to Bishop Lawler by Cathedral parish members.
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St. Paul
J. J. Lawler
Saint Paul
Lawler
British Officer Flies Dover to Calais and Back in Record Flight
Captain Charles Stewart Rolls, of the army motor reserve, piloted a Wright biplane from Dover to Calais and back without alighting, covering forty two miles in nine ty minutes. The crossing followed excellent conditions with Rolls reaching 800 feet, drawing cheers as he landed near the famed Bleriot site at 8 o'clock.
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Dover
Eng
Charles Stewart Rolls
London
Army Motor Reserve
English Channel
Calais
Louis Bleriot
Count de Lesseps
Channel
Rolls
France
Bleriot
Progressives blamed as trusts suit ban passes House
June 3 Washington reports Representative Tawney condemns a Hughes amendment to the sundry civil bill that bars using Trust-prosecution funds against labor organizations. Adopted 81 to 52 amid an angry, televised scene with pens and absentees blamed by leaders for attendance gaps.
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Washington
Tawney
Committee On Appropriations
Lindbergh
Minnesota
Grenna
North Dakota
House
Hughes
New Jersey
Representative Tawney
Dwight
Roosevelt and Cromer Dine With Spectator Host
London reports Theodore Roosevelt and Lord Cromer dined with John St. Lee Strachey, Spectator proprietor, in a gesture that placed them as guests of honor. Both men are said to share views on Egyptian policy and to have aligned on the issues Roosevelt raised about Cromer’s era.
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London
Theodore Roosevelt
Lord Cromer
Egypt
John St. Lee Strachey
the Spectator
Roosevelt
Colonel Roosevelt
Guildhall
Bleached Flour Case Heard In Federal Court
Professor J H Shephard of South Dakota State College testified in Kansas City federal court that bread made from bleached flour is less nutritious than bread from unbleached flour. He was the day's sole witness in the case.
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Kansas City
J. H. Shephard
South Dakota State College
Henry Fire Threatens Town. Horses Lost in Livery Fire
Watertown June 3. Henry narrowly escaped total destruction as King's livery barn burned. Nine horses perished. A bucket brigade kept water on embers to protect the business district and roots threatened by the fire.
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Watertown
Henry
King’s
Senator Owen backs popular vote for senators
Senator R. L. Owen speaks in favor of electing U S senators by direct popular vote, outlining arguments for democracy and voter representation. He urges constitutional amendment and mobilizes support among constituents and party members.
Senators by Direct Vote Emphasis in Senate Speech
Senator Owen of Oklahoma urged a constitutional amendment for senators elected by direct vote. He argued it would curb legislative corruption and force candidates to endure public scrutiny. He noted House support and Senate delays, citing 36 states favoring direct election.
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Washington
Owen
Oklahoma
Senate
United States Senate
House
Railroads in Chicago seek White House guidance on tariff moves
In Chicago presidents traffic managers and lawyers from eight major railroads convened to parse the tariff dispute. Unclear what rates were enjoined, why Taft appears misled, or if a White House explanation will come after a potential Taft visit. A formal meeting shifts to Monday. The shippers committee will reconvene next Tuesday to act on July tariff advances.
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Chicago
Ripley
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Taft
St. Louis
White House
Eastern
Inheritance tax case sparks rehearing bid
Pierre June 3 Attorney General Clark contests the supreme court ruling that the inheritance tax law is unconstitutional He has filed a petition for rehearing which will stay further procedure The move prompts county treasurers across the state to seek guidance on continued tax collections under the court ruling
Heiress Vera Prosser Arrested After Train Shooting
Mrs. Vera Prosser, claiming Denver heiress status, was arrested on a charge of shooting her husband on train No. 2 west of Libby Montana and is jailed in Libby. The husband died near Rexford after remaining on the train and Prosser had won a Seattle divorce days earlier. She followed him eastward seeking reconciliation.
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Libby
Mont
Vera Prosser
Denver
Prosser
Rexford
Seattle
Wisconsin Bay Drowned
Bryan Connor fourteen son of Z B Connor of Cumberland drowned in Beaver Dam lake at Beaver Dam lake in Wisconsin Bay.
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Wisconsin Bay
Cumberland, Wis
Bryan Connor
Z. B. Connor
Beaver Dam Lake
Stillwater Hosts 600 Visiting Commercial Travelers
Stillwater Minnesota welcomed over 600 delegates of the United Commercial Travelers for the grand council session and convention. About 1,100 order members were authorized to visit, trains into Stillwater filled with travelers, opening ceremonies featured Mayor James W. Foley and Governor Eberhart, and afternoon sessions credentialed visiting delegates.
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Stillwater
Minn
United Commercial Travelers
Grand Council
Knights of the Grip
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Order
Hills
St. Croix
James W. Foley
Eberhart
Waiter fined for teacup assault in Aberdeen court
Herrick O'Donnell, a restaurant waiter, was fined 100 dollars for striking Detective Charles E. Zirbes on the head with a teacup. After payment he was rearrested on a state warrant for assault with a dangerous weapon as Zirbes chased an escaping prisoner into the restaurant.
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Aberdeen
S. C
Herrick O’donnell
Charles E. Zirbes
O'Donnell
Zirbes
Siamese Twin Calves Exhibit At Pine River
A calf or rather Siamese twin calves with two heads eight feet and legs and two tails were shown in Pine River this week by Ed Whittig of Island Lake. They shared one heart and stomach but had two backbones and otherwise were formed as two animals.
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Pine River
Minn
Ed Whittig
Island Lake
Wisconsin Democratic Convention set for Milwaukee July 12
The Wisconsin Democratic state central committee met in Milwaukee and decided to hold a state convention on July 12 to formulate a platform and handle business that may arise before the convention.
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Milwaukee
Democratic State Central Committee
Results on the Diamond Lague Scores Across Leagues
Results from multiple baseball leagues show Minneapolis defeating Louisville 6 to 5. Chicago beat Boston 2 to 1 while Brooklyn toppled Pittsburg 3 to 1. New York won 7 to 3 over Cincinnati and St Louis won 4 to 3 against Philadelphia. Boston defeated St Louis 10 to 9 in the American League. Denver beat Topeka 8 to 7 in the Western League. Des Moines 4 Lincoln 8. Sioux City 10 Omaha 4. St Joseph 8 Wichita 10. Waterloo 3 Danville 2. Rock Island 3 Peoria 2. Bloomington 4 Dubuque 3. Davenport 3 Springfield 2.
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Chicago
Boston
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
New York
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Denver
Topeka
Des Moines
Lincoln
Sioux City
Omaha
St. Joseph
Wichita
Waterloo
Danville
Rock Island
Peoria
Bloomington
Dubuque
Davenport
Springfield
Grain and Provision Prices in Minneapolis Market
Minneapolis grain prices show Wheat July at 1.03 dollars and September 9144 91 percent. No 1 hard at 1.07 dollars, No 1 Northern at 1.04 to 1.06, No 2 Northern at 1.02 to 1.04, and No 3 Northern around 99 cents to 1.02.
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Minneapolis
Wheat
Northern
Wheat and flax markets update from Duluth on track
Wheat arrivals and prices stabilize with No 1 hard around 1.04 to 1.05, No 1 Northern near 1.03 to 1.04, and No 2 Northern about 1.01 to 1.02. July futures at 1.03, September 0.92. Flax shows on track with July at 2.05, September 1.69, and October 1.59.
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Duluth
Northern
Cattle and hog prices mixed in St Paul market report
St Paul on June 2 lists cattle ranges from good to choice steers at 6.50 to 7.50 and fair to good at 5.25 to 6.50, cows and heifers 5.00 to 6.50, veals 5.50 to 6.75, hogs 9.15 to 9.25, sheep wethers 5.00 to 5.25, yearlings 6.00 to 6.60, and spring lambs 7.50 to 9.00.
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St. Paul
Chicago
Reeves
Texas
Chicago Grain and livestock price report summary
Chicago markets show wheat July at 92 92a, Sept 90, Dec 89. corn July 58 5a, Sept 69, Dec 56 4a. oats July 36 36, Sept 35 44, Dec 36 4a. pork July 21 90, Sept 21 60. dairy creameries 25 27 4c, dairies 23 26c. eggs 15 18c. poultry turkeys 15c, chickens 17c.
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Chicago
Cattle and hog market quotes from Chicago
Chicago market notes show cattle prices for Reeves Texas steers Western steers stockers and feeders cows and heifers calves and hogs listed with range bids and quality grades. Sheep prices for natives yearlings and lambs are also given.
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Hardware Company
Thos
Burnhac
Rochford Land CO
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Wisconsin
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Main Street
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Mower County
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First National Bank
Austin
Minn US
Pos Y Saaw
H. L. Banfield
F Banfield
H J Drost
Cashie Hospital
Herald
Agricultural
Milaca
Wadena County
State Agricultural School
R. C. Dunn
Princeton
Denmark
Bernhard Boeggild
Royal Danish Agricultural College of
Copenhagen
Boeggild
J. H. Grey
The
State University
Congress
Folk
New York State Democratic Committee
Bishop Lawler
Captain Rolls
Cromer
R. L. Owen
Robert L. Owen
Clark
American Association
Louisville
National League
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