Branagan and the flow of service beyond force noted
WS quotes assorted opinions on public figures and events. Mentions Paul Morton and rebates, King Alfonso in England seeking a wife, Spanish aid to Parisians, wages of city workers vs clerks, Castro’s Venezuela leadership, Minnesota grain inspectors, Iowa railroad commissioners, Tom Larson lecture on Frenzied Finance, Emmetsburg hosting, Bach forgiving all in his trial, Panama canal steel needs, and Rev Savage defending divorce despite controversy.
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Press of
Albert Lea
Tom Larson
Emmetsburg
Thorns
An Erroneous Impression on Press Power Cited
A congressman and a National Military Association president argued that without newspapers government would be terrible to contemplate. The piece defends press influence as powerful for good but not the sole moral restraint, noting historical safety in Europe and early American legislatures before mass press. It cautions that fear of criticism cannot curb evil without internal virtue.
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Congress
House of Representatives
Natinal Militarial Association
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Dumb Animals barred from Washington public schools
The Dumb Animals publication has been barred from Washington public schools for criticising President Roosevelt over hunting cruelty. Officials say the move may not meet the president's approval, but fair criticism should not harm anyone.
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City of
Washington
Pressent Roosevelt
Norway Moves Toward Republic After Severing Swedish Rule
The Norwegian people have withdrawn from the Swedish government and favor a republic. Congratulations are offered for this step, with hope that a republican organization follows. This would mark a significant stride in governmental progress and serve as an example for Europe.
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Norway
Sweden
Europe
Carleton College President Attacks Rockefeller Blasphemers
President Sallman of Carleton College Minnesota in a commencement at St Janes denounces Rockefeller as a noble Christian gentleman while labeling critics of his tainted money as blasphemers. The speaker asserts John D Rockefeller is a Chaetian not an ideal one and condemns so called Christians who support him.
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President Sallman
Carleton College
Minnesota
St. Janes
John D. Rockefeller
John
Power and pay in big corporations prompt debate
The excerpt questions how a single man might earn as little as one dollar a week from a large employer while controlling most of a corporation’s stock. It notes that while owners claim entitlement regardless, public perception blames others for not sharing profits and cites inequities revealed by the Equitable Life Insurance disclosure. The text suggests that influence and pull often secure outsized gains for a few.
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Fequitable Life Insurance
Proud of His Race Booker T Washington Addresses NY YMCA
Booker T. Washington speaks before the Young Men's Christian Association in New York praising his race and rejecting temptations to become other nationalities. He notes Washington is a credit to his race and deserves equal respect, while lamenting denial of social and other advantages to educated Black Americans. He questions whether the average white American will ever treat the colored man as an equal.
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Booker T. Washington
Young Men’s Christian Association of New York
Wisconsin railway law under LaFollette compromise
The Wisconsin railway law is the best Governor LaFollette could secure given circumstances. It does not provide general rate making by the commission. disputes over rates are heard by the commission which can prescribe a rate if needed. Either party may appeal to the courts to stay the substituted rate during review.
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Wisconsin
LaFollete
LaFollette
Senate
Weather Bakes Regions as Heat and Rain Persist
Forecasts warn of hotter and wetter conditions affecting multiple areas. Officials urge caution for outdoor work and travel while storms threaten localized flooding and humidity remains high across the week.
Supreme court rules separate taxation for each lot in city improvements
The court in Stutsman v. Barington holds that special assessments for street improvements must be levied against each individual lot. Lots cannot be grouped to inflate value and evade limits. The decision cites Section 1 Chapter 29 of the Twenty-eighth General Assembly as not changing the method, and condemns attempts to combine improved lots to dodge the 25 percent cap.
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Supreme Court
Stutsman
Barington
Twenty-eighth
General Assembly
Hue Levy
Married Sunday Evening at Ruthven
Seph F Hastings and Miss Reed were married at Ruthven Sunday evening with Rev. Whitfield officiating. The bride is sister of Mrs. G Wo McDonald. Both work as clerks for Mr. Donald, who runs a large general store. They are well regarded in Ruthven and will reside there. The Democrat offers congratulations.
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Seph F. Hastings
Miss Eece
Ruthven
Innetl
Rev. Whitfield
G. Wo. McDonald
Hastings
Donald
The
Democrat
Ten Graduates Mark High School Commencement Night
The Friday ceremony drew a large crowd with modest decorations and a memorable “With ropes of the past we ring the belly of the future” backdrop. Valedictorian Miss Helen Kitchen led diplomas after address by Supt. Meredith, Dr. Powers presiding.
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S. R. Beatty
Clara
Dealy
Harry M. Horton
Gertrude Edna Godden
Michael A. Brennan
Brennan
Maude MM. Johnson
Mise Jdohugon
D. A. Johnson
George F. Williams
Toussiant L’ Ouverture
Mr. Williams
Plessiadoir
Democrat
Ma. Williams
Herbert W. Allingworth
Helen ¥. Kitchen
Meredith
Dr. Powers
Board of Education
Powers
The Diving Horses Exhibition Thrills Town
The diving horses proved highly entertaining with afternoon and evening shows Friday through Saturday. A man and his wife performed contortions, twisting hips shoulders and neck from joints to create astonishing acts. The couple collected donations to cover expenses, claiming past circus travel and a breakup of that troupe.
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Fie
Thie City
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Paul Morton
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Towa
Johann Bach
Brouwne
Panama Canal
Roosevelt
Minot Savage
Dr. Savage
Widow Jones
ONE Price Clothiers
Is Emmetsburg, Ta
H. W. Beebe
Palo Alto
Palio Alto Hardware & Implement Ca
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