Debated Census Growth in South Dakota Cities
Sioux Falls and Aberdeen papers clash over population gains reported in the 1900 and 1905 censuses. Aberdeen disputes Sioux Falls figures while arguing Aberdeen’s growth is overstated by rivals. The dispute centers on official counts versus local expectations and honesty.
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Sioux Falls
Argus-Leader
Aberdeen News
W News
Arguseader
Eee Vcore
Aberdeen
Nieux
Berden
Ardeen
Mitchell
Aben
Chicago police crack down on lake gamblers dodging bets
Police pursued gamblers running racing ring from pool rooms to a river boat in Lake Michigan. A fire tug chased the ramblers as boats rode the lake chaos. Fourteen were arrested while others fled to Indiana. officials warn the chief remains vigilant.
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Chicago
Windy City
Lake Michigan
Pes
Scenic Improvement Association Bans Advertising Along Riverbanks
The Scenic Improvement Association adopts measures to banish unattractive advertising along rivers and fences within the surroundings. The group aims to curb visual clutter and promote a cleaner landscape, with penalties to be imposed on offenders.
Rockefeller Attacks Prompt Unhappiness for Mrs Rockefeller
A Cleveland dispatch says attacks on John D. Rockefeller raise unhappiness in the Rockefeller household. It argues his wife Edward would be happier if he stops pressuring middle and poorer classes and against prices through dismantling combinations.
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Cleveland
Nfs
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Jobo D
John
Pettigrew’s shifting stance shocks party observers
The Arpus Leader reprints Pettigrew’s past attacks on President Roosevelt and questions his shift to supporting the president. Observers doubt Pettigrew can unite Republicans for a gubernatorial nomination, arguing Democrats could oppose him. The piece urges voters to scrutinize his record before any campaign.
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Frank Pettigrew
Arpus
Pettigrew
Frankie
Wilmarth Emerges as Possible Congress Candidate
The article notes A. W. Wilmarth of Huron joining the list of congressional hopefuls aiming to succeed Senator Gamble. The Huron World argues Wilmarth’s bid would help secure a public building for Huron, with other potential contenders named from Aberdeen Milbank and Brookings as the nominating convention approaches next year.
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Martin
Gamble
A. W. Wilmarth
Huron
Huron World
Wilmarth
World
Lawson
Aberdeen
Bentley
Milbank
Brookings
Secretary Wilson to Clean Up Department T: Wilson vows graft purge in agricultural bureau and Hyde urged home
The article reports Secretary Wilson intends an honest administration and to root out graft in crop reports. Hyde, who fled to Europe to avoid investigation, is summoned to return to aid in tracing the grafters work, with Wilson saying he will not resign but will pursue a cleanup.
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Wilson
Agricultural Department
Hyde
Europe
Vienna
New Volume For The Daily Republican At Twenty-Three
The Daily Republican notes its twenty third volume and twenty second year of publication. The paper reports growing circulation and gratifying advertising, expressing optimism about the future prospects.
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Daily Republican
The
Republican
Efficiency of Fraud Orders in Post Office Reform
The Springfield Republican notes the post office department under Postmaster General Cortelyou has issued 157 fraud orders in the past four months, roughly equal to total orders in the first six years of the fraud law, signaling improved protection against fake schemes.
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Springfield Republican
Post Office Department
Posmaster General
Bids Open for Two Davison County Bridges
Davison County South Dakota invites bids at the county auditor’s office until September 1905 for two A truss pile bridges. One 20 feet long with a 16 foot roadway between Onion townships sections 4 and 6, and one 28 feet long with a 16 foot roadway between Perry township sections 18 and 19. County commissioners reserve right to reject any or all bids. Dated August 1, 1905. O D Stearns County Auditor.
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Davison
South Dakota
Onion Township
Perry Township
O. D. Stearns
IS BACK IN PRISON
Young the prisoner who escaped four years ago returned to Sioux Falls Saturday afternoon and is back in his old cell completing his sentence. He arrived with Sheriff Abbott of Hand county and had been in Milner sharing what he knew about a brother held on murder charges. his testimony could lead to the other man’s release.
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Sioux Walls
Mer Young
Parmley
Young
Sioux Falls
Abbott
Hand County
Milner
Farm for sale in Taylor ranch near Tripp South Dakota
For sale the south half of section 5 township 97 range 60 west of the p m in Butch inson county. The 320 acre Taylor ranch sits one mile north of Tripp in the core belt of South Dakota. For price and terms apply to M. J. Wiggins Odell Illinois.
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Range 60
West Std
P. In
Butchinson County
South Dakota
Tripp
M. J. Wiggins
Odell
Ilinois
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Bradfield Regulator No. 4
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Main Street
Mitchell, South Dakota
Theo. Hamm Brewing CO
ST. Paul, Minn
Foley
Bright
G. A. Stillson
Tampico
Ill
Edward Huss
Salisbury
Scatil
Ort
Metropolitan Commercial College
Hennepen Avenue
Minneapolis
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Redwing
United States
Northwest
G. M. Langum
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