University of Dakota President Edward Olson Dies in Minneapolis
Vermilion mourns as Dr Edward Olson president of the University of South Dakota perishes in the Minneapolis tragedy. Faculty and students suspend classes and draft resolutions of sorrow while plans form for his funeral in Minneapolis and for a memorial service at the university.
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Excursion Delays in Washington and Dakota Notes
Aberdeen News party arrived after the oath of Moody and Pettigrew. Editor Schlosser chafed and reportedly swore at a conductor. Banquet at National hotel hosted by W H Panthamus. plans included a visit to Washington's tomb and Opera House boxes to hear Lawrence Barrett. Pettigrew says reports of hostility with Sioux commission are unfounded and defends opening the reservation.
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Central Dakota
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Opera House
Lawrence Barrett
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Spink County
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Matson
Kingsbury County
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Chicago
Sioux Commission
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A Portrait of a University Builder and Beloved Mentor
The article honors a university founder and educator at the University of Dakota, praising his scholarly achievements and skillful leadership. It notes his transformation of recruits into a disciplined body, turning a plain school into a strong institution. It lauds his private virtue, Christian faith, self restraint, generosity, and maternal affection for pupils, concluding with the epitaph This is a man.
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University of Dakota
North Dakota South Dakota Alliance Meeting Highlights
The Aber deen assembly elected Walter Muir of Cass as North Dakota president and chose new South Dakota officers after lengthy talks on irrigation, rail issues, and platform reforms. A memorial to Congress urged currency expansion and tax relief for farmers, while the group noted the senatorial fight’s close outcome and thanked railroad officials for cooperation.
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State Senate
First North Dakota Senate Prohibition Bill Introduced
A lengthy North Dakota Senate bill by Aly Rowe Cass introduces enforcement of the prohibition clause from the first state election. The 42 page, 33 section measure draws heavily on Iowa and Kansas laws, with amendments anticipated. Druggists expect relief while saloonkeepers plan vacancy. drug stores foresee increased trade.
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Iowa
Kansas
South Dakota’s First Legislature Faces Major Tasks
Secretary Tingsrud of South Dakota, speaking in Chicago, lauds the new legislature as conservative and capable. He anticipates a full code of laws and cautious railroad legislation, noting farmers are in the assembly and railroads remain a priority. Talks on trust laws hint at Missouri-like restraint. Representative Pickler discusses 600,000 acres for educational and state use, while Brookings College is named a depository for public documents with state offices including mail lists.
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Morgan Park Theological Seminary
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Harvard
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South Dakota
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Chicago
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Iowa
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Missouri
Pickler
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Brookings College
Brookings Agricultural College
Marriage and Divorce News From Plattsmouth Area
In Plattsmouth Nebraska HL Beal and Arta Cody wed at the Cody residence with Episcopal rites. A $5000 draft from Colonel William Cody and a cottage deed were among the gifts. Separately Mary Thurman Coles seeks divorce from Lt. William S. Coles in San Diego after sixteen years of marriage.
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Washington
North Dakota Postmaster Nominee Amid Language Controversy
A Washington letter reports Congressman Hansbrough recommending a North Dakota man for a fourth class postmastership. A protest from a Methodist over alleged profane language followed. Hansbrough defended the applicant, recounting a stormy work scene ending with a swear word heard by a minister, and noted Wanamaker aims for clean language in future postal appointments. The nominee was commissioned.
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Wanamaker Expected To Fill Every Post Office In the New Stte
Destructive Boston Fire Destroys Prominent Bedford Block
A six hour blaze in Boston’s Bedford Street area destroyed two acres of business property, leveling the Jordan, Marsh & Co building and adjoining blocks. Losses reach about 5 million with 200 firms burned out and 10 agency offices destroyed. Several injures reported as crews battled to halt the flames in the ruined district.
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Disaster by Fire Destroys Tribune Building in Dakota City
A disastrous blaze on November 30 swept the eight story Tribune building, trapping workers on upper floors. About fifteen or more are feared dead, including Edward Olsen of Vermillion and Milton Pickett, with several others injured. Rescue efforts used a long ladder and life nets as fire destroyed the structure valued at $300,000 and insured.
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Chicago
Reed Wins Republican Nomination For Speaker
The Republican caucus in the U S House at Washington met at noon on Saturday. Chairman Henderson of Illinois led after Cannon resigned to run for speaker. Balloting began immediately with Reed leading on the first ballot and strengthening on the second after Herrmann’s late entry. Reed received 85 votes on the second tally to McKinley’s 19 and Cannon’s 10. the result sparked applause as Reed thanked supporters.
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