Death Toll From Local Clergy and Residents
News from Huron recalls Rev. F H Richardson former Baptist pastor who died November 29 in Deming New Mexico from acute lung congestion. Also Fri Dec 1 Mrs Chris Schroader died of pneumonia at Melville farm leaving five children. Annie Zeller 32 died December 4 in Aurora Mrs Rossman formerly of Huron. Funeral services held for Schroader and Zeller relatives mourn. Local obituary notes urge support for home industry.
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F. H. Richardson
Baptist Church
Richardson
Demming
New Mexico
Huron
Boonville M. Y
Chris Schroader
Melville
Artesian
South Dakota
Mr. Schroader
At. Artesian
Annie Zeller
Aurora
Anna Rossman
Why people flock to mail order houses not prices
The article argues buyers patronize mail order firms not for loyalty or service but to chase lower prices. It accuses mail order houses of deceptive bait pricing, high selling costs, and persuading customers that they offer cheap goods while marking up other items. Home retailers can match any price.
Thanksgiving ball draws large local turnout
Firemen's annual Thanksgiving ball was well attended. Several local residents and guests were noted at the event. The issue also advertises a readers clubbing proposition and a fully guided tour offer to Colorado and the Pacific Coast with travel details and pricing.
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Supt
O. H. McCarty
A. C. Dillman
The
Agricultural College
Colorado
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Union Pacific
Northwetern
Murderer Crawford Hanged in Minnesota Prison Yard
C D Crawford condemned for the Heine Lundeen murder in a boxcat near Elk River and Clear Lake was executed at 1 48 a m Crawford spoke his final words claiming he sought a fair shake and then stood rigid as the black cap dropped the trap opened to end the death sentence Father Goebel and Sheriff Ward assisted during the ceremony noting Crawford faced the end with stoicism and prayer.
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Fik River
Minn
C. D. Crawford
Heine Lundéen
Elk River
Clear Lake
Crawford
Sheriff Ward
Father Goebel
Indictment for Conspiracy in Police Hospital Contract
Baton and other members of a contracting firm were indicted by the grand jury on conspiracy to defraud the city tied to the construction of a small police hospital.
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Baton
Grand Jury
Big crowd presen first session of the fifty
A large audience attended the opening session of the fiftieth year event. Details on speakers or program were limited in the readable text.
Ninth Congress Opens at Washington on December Fifth
The Fifty-ninth Congress opened with no incident of note as crowds filled the capitol for the first session. Benjamin Cannon of Illinois was re elected speaker after the House organized, oath taken, officers elected, rules adopted, and seats drawn. The scene featured sunshine and eager spectators throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fifty-ninth Congress
Capitol
Senate
House
Joseph G. Cannon
Illinois
Indictments Hit Former Philadelphia Officials
Former Philadelphia officials including A L English former Director of Public Safety, Philip H Johnson former City Architect, James D Finley ex city employee, and John W Henderson among those indicted in a Dec 2 report.
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Philadelphia
Director of
Public Safety
A. L. English
Philip H. Johnson
James D. Finley
John W. Henderson
Reunion Sparks Buzz Among Veterans and New Members
Crowds fill the galleries as veterans reunite with animated interest from newcomers. The lively scene signals renewed community ties and growing engagement among past and present members.
President's Message Promotes Federal Race and Insurance Rules
President's message to Congress urges federal action on race legislation to stop unjust rates, calls for uniform life insurance regulation, and advises review of tariff policy with ideas on reciprocity. It also recommends a commerce department study of overall labor conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Department of Commerce
Land Office Official Accused of Connection With Frauds
President Roosevelt removed James C. Pettijohn registrar of the land office at Valentine Neb for participation in alleged land frauds and demanded the immediate resignation of the receiver Albert J Towle. A special agent of the general land office will oversee the office for now.
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Washington
Roosevelt
James C. Pettijohn
Valentine
Neb
Albert J. Towle
General Land Office
Gasoline Stove Explosion Destroys Home and Threatens Child
Fire in the home of F. A. Jeske destroyed the dwelling and all furniture after a gasoline stove exploded. Mrs Jeske escaped through a window with her child after breaking the door lock. The fire also damaged the rear area of Keim Bros meat market due to a defective chimney.
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F. A. Jeske
Jeske
Jesse
Keim Bros
Muirket
Portrait Reproduction Valuable to Col Geddis from Civil War Era
A framed repro found in Huron Portrait Studio holds a Civil War era photograph of Col J L Geddis and his 126th New York Volunteers crew at Bailey's Creak Roads Virginia in February 1865. The faded print, lost for decades, was restored by Mrs Parks and shows Adjutant Randolph Quartermaster Stainton and Lieut H M Lee. only Lee survives. Geddis values the image highly and notes its rarity and history.
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Stow
Huron Potrait
J. L. Giddis
126Th Regiment of New York Volunteers
Bailey‘s Craig Roads
Virginia
Col. Geddis
126Th
J. F. Randolph
J. M. Stainton
H. M. Lee
Canadaigua
New York
RanMiolph
Mine Workers Board Funds For Typographical Strike
Indianapolis on December 5 reports the United Mine Workers executive board voted to pay in one sum the union’s assessment ranging from 11 000 to 12 000 dollars in support of the International Typographical Union strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
International Typographical Union
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Death Galls
F. H., Richardson
Demming, New Mexico
Mrs. Schroeder
Mrs
Anna Zeller
E. B. Wilson
Omaha
W. A. Johnson
Aileen Brooks
Lake Preston
C. W. Parke
Hotaling
Marion Johnson
Herald
Ruth Thompson
Alpene
Ethel Davenport
Inwood
Salt Lake
Denver
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
San Francisco
A. Hutchison
Clark Street
Ill
Land Office
Hye
Mrs. Parks
Lieut
Geddis
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