Buttermakers Close Session at State Dairy Meet
Aberdeen S D February 14 The State Dairy and Buttermakers association wrapped its twelfth annual meeting with notable programs and speakers from Iowa North Dakota and government stations. Officers were re elected President Leland Griffin Secretary C P Sherwood Treasurer L S Tyler. Twenty five butter krem tubs competed with E H Baldwin Brookings receiving 97 and Carl Hartwig Brown County 96 in the top ratings.
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Aberdeen
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Dairy and Buttermakers’ Association of
South Dakota
H.R. Wright
Iowa
E. E. Kaufman
North Dakota
James W. Wilson
Brookings
C. P. Sherwood
South Dakota Dairy and Food Commissioner
J. H. Hubbard
A. H. Wheaton
Brookings College
Leland Griffin
DeSmet
DeSimet
L. S. Tyler
Salem
E. H. Baldwin
Brookings Agricultural College
Carl Hartwig
Brown County
Payne
Webster
Bye Vandervelde
Big Stone
F. G. Stiller
R .D
R. Bless
Hecla
P. Ruger
Milbank
H. Brockway
Mitchell
HH. Pierce
Oakes
F. Smith
Houghton
H.C. Webster
Spencer
C. C. Lingenfelter
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Harbo
Strousson
G. Arthur
Bristol
Cleveland
Willow Lake
Alex G Gustavson
Greenfield
M. Jensen
Conde
C. Boettcher
Corona
Vine
Reece
Great cattle losses on the South Dakota ranges
Stockmen report cattle perishing by hundreds as deep snow blankets the country from Bonesteel to 100 miles west. Two feet deep snow blocks feed, fatally stranding cattle on winter ranges across the region.
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South Dakota
Bonesteel
Embezzlement at Stage Line Prompted Jail Term
Aberdeen South Dakota February 14 Frank yyenith a star route stage driver is jailed for embezzlement he confessed after disposing of butter and eggs profits the money went on trips with farmers goods. The arrest followed. Paying Prize Winners Sioux Falls February 14 cash premiums from the Queen City Poultry show total between 800 and 1000 dollars. The association plans incorporation with 1000 shares at one dollar each. Range Stock in Hard Straits Bonested February 13 stockmen report range country dying by the hundreds snow two feet deep blocks stock access. Deadwood Reservoir Destroyed Weadwood February 14 the reservoir at Deadwood in disuse for years was destroyed by fire built after the big flood but the city says it would have helped if completed sooner. Continuous mist and garbled wording limit clear details.
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BE. M. Dunlap
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Bank of Speh
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Annappeale
Supreme Court
Aberdeen
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Smith
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Queen City Poultry Association
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United States
Germany
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Bremen
Coney Island
Potomac River
Venezuela
Cuba
General Shafter
Corbin
Quarles
Indore
Wisconsin
Intergruy
Objectionable Section 6 in Littlefield Bill Draws Protest
Washington reports the senate drafted Section 6 of the Littlefield bill restricting monopolistic practices in interstate trade. It defines penalties for overreaching corporations and rebating, with fines up to 5000 dollars and five years’ imprisonment, plus forfeiture for violations. Also notes few “good jobs” exist in the new commerce department and lists expected salaries and transfers.
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Washington
Senate
United States
A Lovely Steal in Oregon Legislature Stirs Hall Tactics
Oregon lawmakers debate House Bill 197 proposing to grant limited timber taxes tied to river log transport. Proponents claim proceeds fund stream improvements while critics call it a massive land and tax grab benefiting a syndicate led by Blakely with timber magnates. The bill, passed by the House, awaits Senate action amid widespread protest and reports of costly legislative influence.
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Senate
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Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Severe Central Cold Binds Midwest Cities and Railways
Chicago reports 10 below with states from Louisville to West Superior at 1 to 24 below. Major centers such as Peoria Indianapolis St Louis Milwaukee and Omaha logged subzero temps while telegraph and telephone lines snapped under contracted wires. Trolley services suffer and trains run late or are abandoned as relief efforts widen. No direct deaths yet but relief agencies strain to aid the hungry.
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Chicago
Middle West
Louisville
West Superior
Peoria
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Columbus
Kansas City
Des Moines
St. Paul
Omaha
Topeka
Record low temperature hits 35 below in Aberdeen
Aberdeen D. Feb. 19. The temperature dropped to 35 below zero Monday night, the record low for four years. February 1899 saw 85 above, but such a frigid reading had not been reached here since 1895, with a noted exception.
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Berdceen
Aberdeen
Destructive tidal wave hits Munden's Point Virginia
A fierce windstorm and tidal wave swept Munden's Point Virginia Tuesday night washing away homes and barns. Residents along the waterfront waded through waist deep water to escape as tides surged between the ocean and Pamlico Sound. Several people were injured and property damage was extensive.
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Virginia
Norfolk
Munden’s Point
Pamlico Sound
Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
West Virginia Central Railway
Knoxville
Tenn
East Tennessee
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Columbia
S. C
South Carolina
Honea Path
Henderson County
Blizzard Cripples New York Transit, But Not Shut Down
New York on February 17 faced a heavy blizzard that halted snow but spared a complete shutdown. Snow stopped early, then resumed around eight, leaving surface and elevated lines partially crippled yet not tied up. The anticipated temperature drop did not occur, making the winter snowfall the heaviest of the season.
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Metropolitan Transit
New York
Atlantic liners overdue as storm halts Boston ships
The worst winter storm brought heavy snow and disrupted railroad and streetcar service in Boston. Many trans Atlantic liners are overdue, and shipping traffic to the port is effectively tied up as authorities monitor the unsettled Atlantic conditions.
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Boston
Colorado Stormbound Locks South Park in Deep Snow
A severe snowstorm grips South Park with heavy snowfall unseen in years. The Gunnison and Leadville branch is snow bound for thirty miles and several passenger trains are stalled in drifts. Traffic from Como to Gunnison on the branch is suspended.
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South Park
Denver
Leadville
Gunnison
Leadville Road
Como
First Heavy Snow Hits Black Hills With Gale
The Black Hills report the season's first heavy snowstorm accompanied by a gale. From Deadwood to surrounding towns, telephone reports indicate a general storm response. The weather shifts from recent severe cold to warmer air as the snowfall begins today.
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Deadwood
Black Hills
Coal famine at St. Louis leaves 700 patients at risk
Feb 17 reports say City Hospital in St. Louis lacks coal as trains run long delays and telegraph lines struggle. The hospital faces life threatening cold, forcing authorities to economize. Coal shortages also shut courts at the courthouse, endangering 700 patients and delaying public business.
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City Hospital
St. Louis
Court House
Affair hush up ends in no investigation in Charleston
In Charleston W V on February 18 the drama over John H Winders and Dan Hanna meeting with W G Caldwell ends quietly with no legislative inquiry planned. Winders and Hanna gave satisfactory statements, Caldwell favors dropping the matter, and the reference to W A Clark Jr son of the Montana senator is noted as baseless.
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Charleston
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John H. Winders
Dan Hanna
W. G. Caldwell
Judiciary Committee
Winders
Hanna
Caldwell
W. A. Clark, Jr
Senator Clark
Montana
Police Close All But One Turf Firms in Chicago Swindle
In Chicago on February 18 acting police raided turf investment offices including J C Rose & Co and Benedict & Co. While Rose & Co left no trace, Benedict & Co saw over 200 investors outside its doors demanding returns with $10,000 reportedly moved by noon. Brolaski & Co. closed. Arnold & Co. agent H B Blackstone jailed for bond failure. George Silver’s Wa bash Ave office raided but tenants absent. Evidence points to a turf swindle.
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Chicago
J. C. Rose & Co
Benedict & Co
Brolaski & Co
H. B. Blackstone
Arnold & Co
George Silver
Wabash Avenue
Saia
Addicks Men Stand Pat on Delaware Senate Split
Dover Del February 16 The union republicans at a conference rejected a proposal from the regular Republicans to share a United States Senate seat. The plan offered to concede one seat to each faction to end the Delaware controversy unless Addicks withdraw.
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Dover
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Union Repubicans
United States
Addicks
Standard Oil Declares $20 Dividend Per Share
New York February 16 Standard Oil Company declares a dividend of 20 per share, ten dollars more than the previous payout. The move comes as the energy titan maintains strong profits and signals confidence in its earnings trajectory.
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Standard Oil
New York
Standard Oil Company
Ohio Valley Prepares for Ita Grand Annual Flood Jamboree
The Monongahela and Allegheny rivers are rising swiftly at their headwaters. Pittsburg, Teb. 18, faces renewed flood risk with potential crest before tomorrow due to approaching Ita Grand Annual Flood Jamboree.
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Ohio Valley
Ita
Pittsburg
Monongahela
Allegheny
Brooks Is Released Over Contempt Case
Chicago educator James W. Brooks, principal of Shields School, is freed from custody after Judge Brenteno rules that Springfield judge Creighton lacked jurisdiction. Brooks had been jailed in Sangamon county on a contempt order linked to a custody dispute over his daughter Florence.
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Chicago
James W. Brooks
Shields School
Brenteno
Creighton
Springfield
Brooks
Sangamon County
Florence
Sioux City and Chicago Live Stock and Market Quotes
Sioux City market reports hogs 0.45 0.75, cattle 2.00 5.50, heavy and butcher hogs 7.10 7.30. Chicago receipts 21,000 hogs steady at 6.40 7.30, cattle steady, sheep steady. South Omaha and Kansas City quotes reflect higher hogs and steady to strong cattle. Cash grains and provisions also listed with prices for flour, wheat, rye, oats, flax, and pork products.
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Chicago
Pei Ta
South Omaha
South Quuna
Kansas City
Texas
Northwestern
Cortelyou Named by President Great New Department
The president nominates George B. Cortelyou to be secretary of commerce and labor as the US prepares a new department to oversee domestic commerce. Senate confirmation followed, with figures showing internal commerce near 20 billion dollars and rapid growth since 1850.
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Senate
George B. Cortelyou
Commerce and Labor
Department of Commerce
Bureau
Senator Hoar
Navy Department
Artexas
United States Marine Corps
Philippines
Hoar
Marine Corps
Mediterranean
Massachusetts
Capitol
Moody
Marine Barracks
President Roosevelt Signs Commerce Department Bill
President Roosevelt signed the bill creating a department of commerce on Saturday afternoon after Justice Department review. Attorney General Knox recommended signing, with Root and Cortelyou present. Cortelyou expected to be named secretary of the new department and sent to the Senate for confirmation.
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Department of Commerce
Washington
Roosevelt
Department of Justice
Knox
Root
Cortelyou
George B. Cortelyou
Senate
Paris endorses Roosevelt call for larger families
Paris papers republish Roosevelt’s appeal urging Americans to embrace marriage and parentage to combat depopulation in France. French dramatist Brieux, inspired, hastens Maternite at Theater Antoine, turn will stage childless households and prenatal concerns in realistic naturalist style.
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Paris
Roosevelt
van Vorst
France
Provinces
Brieux
Wasion
Lee
Antoine
Mrs Roosevelt Enters Rest As Fatigue Aids Illness
Washington February 16 Mrs Roosevelt under doctor orders must stay in bed for several days with absolute rest and weakness raising risk of a nervous collapse. The long strain of social duties during the session led to fainting at the Sternburg dinner and at key receptions. If no improvement is seen, White House invitations for two weeks may be canceled with Mrs Hay acting as hostess.
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Triple Alliance
Republc
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Red Op Steamship Line
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Burn von Sternburg
Army and Navy
Holleben Recall Over Venal Wine Promotion Charge
New York reports a World article alleging German Ambassador Baron von Holleben used his official position to promote a Milwaukee wine brand for the christening of the emperor’s yacht Meteor. The recall followed claims of offering twenty cases for designation and a false telegram to the wine firm. testimony has been taken in a continuing secret investigation led by Herbert Limburger.
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World Today
Baron von Holleben
Baron von Sternburg
Alice Roosevelt
Herbert Limburger
Limburger
von Holieben
von Holleben
Milwaukee
Hay
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Seaboard
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