States push for popular election of senators through legislatures
The Minneapolis Journal notes many states have urged Congress to amend the constitution to make senators electable by the people. If two thirds of states request it, Congress must call a constitutional convention to propose amendments and require ratification by three fourths of states. Public pressure may drive legislatures to act.
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United States
Minneapolis Journal
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Journal
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Illinois
Indiana
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Utah
Orida
North Carolina
North Dakota
Nevada
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
South Dakota
Colorado
Michigan
Nebraska
Missouri
Insurance Firms Pledge Quick Settlements After California Quake
The free insurance companies in the country rush to aid San Francisco and other California cities hit by the earthquake by settling losses promptly. Losses are put around 200 million dollars and payments will aid rebuilding. Some firms may levy assessments on stockholders to cover obligations amid vast losses from 107 companies involved in the damage across several cities.
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San Francisco
California
Perkins Aims for Governor With Sioux City Journal Backing
The Sioux City Journal editor George D. Perkins faces a tough path at the Iowa Republican convention. The paper prints anti Cummins material and backs Perkins strongly, arguing he is a mighty good man and a fitting choice for Iowa’s governor.
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George D. Perkins
Sioux City Journal
Perkins
Towa
Tribune Questions Senator Kittredge on Rate Bill Support
The Sioux City Tribune continues to press that Senator Kittredge opposes the rate bill. It notes ongoing focus on this stance, while mentions a statement from Senator Stredge.
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Sioux City Tribune
Kittredge
The
Tribune
Stredge
Fragmentary text mining a garbled newspaper note
The readable fragments describe partial phrases and stray terms without a coherent event or clear subjects. No identifiable people places organizations dates or outcomes are present to summarize.
Donations Aimed At Real Need May Do Some Good
Quoted remarks emphasize judicious use of money to aid the truly needy, suggesting that careful distribution could reflect well on the public spirit and yield beneficial results.
Martin Campaign Swing Strengthens Senate Bid in South Dakota
Congressman Martin toured the state from Washington delivering speeches to back his nomination for senator. He steadily gains support and is expected to win the nomination at Sioux Falls. His House record is cited as qualifying him for the Senate alongside Kittredge.
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Martin
Washington
Sioux Falls
House
Senate
Kittredge
South Dakota
Roosevelt Intervenes in Relief Funds for Chinese in San Francisco
Reports indicate Chinese residents in San Francisco faced unequal relief support compared with whites. President Roosevelt pressed Secretary Taft of the Red Cross to ensure equal distribution of relief funds and to follow this plan. The Chinese are reported to be in greater distress.
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San Francisco
Roosevelt
Taft
Red Cross Committee
Senator Lafollette Defends Railroad Rate Bill
Wisconsin senator Lafollette ends three days of speech defending the railroad rate bill. He argues against amendments he says would weaken the measure and lessen its benefit to those directly interested in its passage.
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Lafollette
Wisconsin
Republican Convention Call for South Dakota Nominees
The South Dakota Republican State Committee calls a delegate convention in Sioux Falls on June 5 1906 at noon to nominate a U S senator and candidates for congress governor lieutenant governor secretary of state treasurer state auditor superintendent of public instruction commissioner of school and public lands attorney general railroad commissioner. Delegates allotted by county rely on votes for Gov Samuel H Elrod in 1904 with totals listed for each county and totals summed. Also includes local election notes from April 26 with community updates.
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South Dakota
Republican State Committee of
Sioux Falls
United States
Congress
Samuel H. Elrod
Ellos Aurora
Beadle
Bon Homme
Brookings
Brown
Brule
Buffalo
Butte
Campbell
Charles Mix
Clark
Codington
Custer
Davison
Deuel
Douglas
Edmunds
Grant
Gregory
Hamlin
Hand
Hanson
Hughes
Hutchinson
Hyde
Jerauld
Kingsbury
Lake
Lawrence
Wincoln
Yman
Marshall
McCook
McPherson
Eteade Yeu
Miner
Minnehaha
Moody
Pennington
Potter
Roberts
Sanborn
Spink
Stanley
Sully
Turner
Union
Walworth
Yankton
Republican State Committee
Krank. Crane
BE. E. Warner
The Coughing Habit Becomes a Nervous Reflex
An irritating cough often follows a cold but may become a habit. It is a nervous reflex action. When you notice a dry, short cough recurring, try to check the urge. Most local throat irritation and the cough will disappear with restraint.
Cannibal Chief Serves Courteous Greeting to Missionary
A humorous exchange in which a polite cannibal chief greets a new missionary. The chief promises to see him again tomorrow and jokes about dining at high noon. The missionary replies with courtesy, insisting the pleasure is mutual.
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de- Wahtan
Local News Roundup From Presho and Nearby
James Ottman suffered a stroke Thursday night and remains in precarious condition. Family and friends travel from Virgil and Alexandria. several residents visit relatives and attend events across nearby towns including Mitchell and Stickney.
Locals Report Travel and Farming Notes In Loomis Area
Loomis reports show April 26 updates with Charlie Smith and Dan Lillie returning from Presho on Saturday. Mrs Anna Buwith and daughter Jane Smith went to Presho Friday. Mrs F Spees and Mrs Will Clark visited Joe's home on Thursday. Farmers are finishing seeding and preparing to plow for corn. Robert Clark Jr of Letcher visited his brother Will on Sunday. Hayes and Winsor are installing a flowing well about one and a half miles northeast of Loomis. Guy Cowin loaded a car of house materials.
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Hthan
John Craig
Plankinton
Schemmer
Mr. Gallagher
Gleason
George Sand
Chicago
Annie Coyne
Nina Trow
Steve Quathout
Tacchers
Carrie Cole
Jonas Nelson
Lloyd McKee
Virgil
Ottman
Robert Curran
Minneapolis
James Crampton
Mitchell
Loomis
Charlie Smith
Dan Lillie
Anna Buwith
Jane Smith
F. ©. Spees
Will Clark
Joe. Gilfillan Jr
Robert Clark, Jr
Letcher
Will
Haye
Winsor
Guy Cowin
Local farm and railroad work spreads across counties
Hold goods and farming tools were shipped to Presho on Monday. Dan Lillie J B Deskins and G W Cowin loaded thirty three head of cattle for Presho. The Clark brothers went to Mitchell to learn railroad work. Charlie Smith drove to Presho to claim a homestead. George Boch Jr led railroad tax work. Winsor and lager build a large farmhouse east of Loomis. Mrs. George Rowley of Nebraska visits her children. Sunday bronco breaking caused excitement as animals ran over walks and gardens.
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Dan Lillie
J. B. Deskins
G. W. Cowin
Clark Brothers
Ralph
Will
Mitchell
Milwaukee Round House
Charlie Smith
James Getties
Letcher
George Boch, Jr
Winsor
Lager
Loomis
George Rowley
Nevtraska
J. Hoffman
Glen Wade
Old Means
Davison County Republican Convention Caller 1906
The Davison county Republican convention will meet May 22 1906 at Mitchell South Dakota to elect 31 delegates to the state convention and conduct other business Primary caucuses are set for May 15 from 3 to 8 30 p m with delegation ratios based on votes for Governor Elrod Names and wards in Mitchell and surrounding townships listed for representation, with T C Burns as chair and Harry L Bras as secretary.
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Davison County
Mitchell
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
County Central Committee
Flon
Perry Township
Badger Tow Blendon
Mt. Vernon Union
Baker Towns
Rome
Lisbon
Beulah
Prosper Tobin
Mitchell Mitchell
Republican Central Committee
T. C. Burns
Harry L. Bras
Sec’y
Tama Candidate Seeks GOP Nomination for Legislature
J. M. Erion announces his bid for the Republican nomination to represent Tama in the state legislature, subject to delegates’ decision at the party convention.
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Tama
J. M. Erion
Sub Committee Named For Third Ward Sufferers
A chairman for the Third ward soliciting committee is named with a detailed list of sub committee members by street and area in San Francisco. Donors may leave provisions non perishable and money or clothing at the store for city officials to deliver to those in need.
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Third Ward
San Francisco
Ihereby
North Side
Third Avenue
Sid Smith
S. G. Royce
Fourth Avenue
F. A. Craft
Jno. Tuckey
Hifth Avenue
H. M. Clark
J. N Crow
Sixth Avenue
Thompson
Fr. H. Hoff
Seventh Street
W. Abbey
Kerger
Omaha Track
Main
R. M. Spink
Jas. Murphy
Banquet Talk Spurs Fine Language At City Dinner
Holmes recalls the banquet as Lushman reports hearing harsh words this morning. The exchange centers on the phrase Ten dollars and costs. Philadelphia Press notes the sharp, formal reminder of expenses amid social banter.
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Holmes
Lushman
Philadelphia Press
Hostetter's Tomagh Bitters Promises Health Happiness
Advertising copy touts Hostetter's Tomagh Bitters as a longtime remedy. It claims benefits for weak systems, cramps, vomiting, backache, fainting spells, indigestion, dyspepsia, and constipation, urging readers to try a bottle for health and contentment.
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E. T. Millard
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Elva Klotz
Chas. Dabler
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Sexton
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Stickney
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