Sioux Falls Caucuses Favor Senator Pothview In Tight Race
A chaotic, opinionated column surveys political skirmishes including Sioux Falls caucus results backing Senator Pothview, Debs indictments, a Sovereign boycott threat against Pullman cars, Gov Waite traveling by Pullman, a heated civil war over the tariff bill, and looming gubernatorial bids. South Dakota efforts by Aberdeen and Mitchell are praised as the state shows strength with the Grain Palace and Corn Belt Exposition slated to boost recognition.
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Aberdeen
Hana Freon
WH. Kelley
South Dakota
Northwestern
Mitchell
Debating Senate Elections and Corruption Motives
The argument that electing senators by the people will curb corruption is as logical as government ownership preventing rail strikes. The Argus Leader’s morality standard is disputed as lower in the Senate, with House members swayed by patronage bribery for the Wilson bill while senators aligned with trusts for greater gain.
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Morality and law in a colonial press debate
The Sioux Falls Press contrasts moral spirit with mere legal compliance, arguing that intent matters more than strict observance. It cites crimes like murder and arson as displaying stronger malice than petty violations, and notes that many statutes trigger little public passion, reflecting varied public sentiment.
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Mitchell Republican
Chicago
Sioux Falls Press
Shylock
Commonwealth
Hill Was Talking The New York Senator Speaks Tariff Letter
New York Senator Hill defends free raw materials in the tariff debate while condemning the president’s tariff acceptance letter as ill advised yet necessary in diplomacy. He argues the Democratic platform commits to free iron ore coal wool and ore, urging party unity against GOP tariffs as Senate and House clash.
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Vest
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CISTERN WALLS CAVLED KILLING EIGHT MEN IN TEXAS TRAIN COLLISION
Winona Minn July 25 A cistern cavern collapse at a Young Ladies Catholic Seminary in Texas buried eight workers including three bricklayers and a 9 year old boy eighteen feet underground. Digging crews found all victims dead. Named victims included Joseph Schneider Albert Stanek Mike Kulaska and Henry Griebach.
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Young Ladies Catholic Seminary
Joseph Schneider
Albert Stanek
Mike Kulaska
Henry Griebach
Collision Near Queen City Kills Eight on Texas Train
Texarkana Ark July 25 The collision of north and southbound Texas and Pacific Cannon Ball trains near Queen City was caused by a misunderstanding in train orders. One engine wrecked the other badly damaged. baggage express mail and smoking cars shattered. Eight dead include Charles Holland Mike Voltz Ed Bee Ed Grinun Allen Fred Marshall James Johns and George Bean.
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Texas
Texarkana
Ark
Texas and Pacific
Queen City
Charles Holland
Mike Voltz
Ed Bee
Ed Grin
Forest Fires Ravage Northern Wisconsin Fields and Crops
Northern Wisconsin reports extensive forest fires along the Omaha railroad corridor from Ashland to New Richmond. Thousands of cords of wood and cross ties burn while standing grain and hay are destroyed. Drought worsens farmers' losses. spring wheat is failed and corn and potatoes look meager without rain.
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Cumberland
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North Wisconsin Division
Omaha Railroad
Ashland
Superior
Chippewa Falls
New Richmond
Corean Attack and Japanese Response in Far East
Reports from Nagasaki describe a Corean detachment attacking a Japanese garrison on Kipo-Sioo island and being defeated. Subsequent telegrams note a Japanese cruiser and a Chinese transport clash with the transport sunk. Coal prices rise sharply amid wartime demand.
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Where Is Wellman A Letter From J W Scott
London July 24 Carl Siewers reports advices from Norway that Wellman expedition may be lost and the Ragnavald Jarl has not been sighted by fishing vessels. Some sailors and Col Fielding agree the expedition is likely stranded on the ice heading toward the Pole. Scott notes float ice increased chances of loss but expects return before Aug 1 to coal and resume communications.
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