Death of Senator Knute Nelson Shocks Minnesota
Senator Knute Nelson of Minnesota died suddenly after taking a Washington train home to Alexandria. Heart failure ended a long public career begun at 17 in Wisconsin, with influenza lingering from winter. He was 80, born February 2, 1843 in Norway, lived in the United States since 1849, and never lost an election. His teammates praised his integrity and unpartisan friendship, citing his simple life and strong Minnesota base. His death draws nationwide regret for a statesman loved across parties.
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Knute Nelson
Minnesota
Washington
Alexandria
Minn
Senator Nelson
Norway
United States
Lincoln
Wisconsin
Nelson
Senate
Montana Railroad Rates Under Fire At Helena Hearing
The Montana State Railroad Commission hearing in Helena draws attention as farmers and shippers testify that freight rates eat into profits. The piece argues for lower Northwest rates, rebuts government ownership fixes, and notes the Attorney General remains unfazed by legal rail officials.
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Helena
State Railroad Commission
Montana
Mississippi Valley
Uncle Sam
Northwest
Permanent Court Debate Echoes Across Senate and Europe
The article discusses Secretary Hughes and Elihu Root backing a permanent world court as an alternative to the League of Nations. It contrasts Borah’s favored model with a police-powered court and stresses arbitration, moral obligation, and the need to marshal civilized nations’ moral force to outlaw war.
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Hughes
Elihu Root
Harding
Court of International Justice
Borah
Senate
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League of Nations
Hardings
United States
World Court
Rodt
Europe
Root
Auction note for range stove and inquiry at inn
Simple classified item listing sells a One Monarch four hole range with oven and a four burner oil stove. Offered at cheap price with inquiry through Custer Inn.
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Custer Inn
For Sale Purebred 8 C Wink Mihores
For sale pure bred 8 C Wink Mihores at 1.26 each for 15. Alade N Grass Range Montana.
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Grass Range
Mont
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