Roosevelt Victory Parade: Widest Margin Yet in Nation
The article details a landslide victory for President Theodore Roosevelt with a projected 1.5 million plurality over Parker, noting strong northern state wins and Missouri flipping Republican for the first time since the Civil War. It highlights party shifts in South Dakota, a solid Republican legislature, and growing county GOP strength led by Davison County officials.
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Roosevelt
Alton B. Parker
Parker
Phillippine Islands
Missouri
South Dakota
Mr. Cris
Board of County Commissioners
Davison County
Jealousy and sympathy shape South Dakota capital vote
Kimball Graphic notes rival cities envy Pierre winning the capital after two hard fought contests. Mitchell's bid for the capital fell by about 15,000, yet he drew over 40,000 votes, reflecting broad discontent with the seat of government location. The piece lauds Mitchell's fair campaign and the integrity of the writers involved.
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Pierre
Mitchell
South Dakota
South
Mitchell Opposes Further Capital Fight Says Huron Won
The Sioux Falls Press denounces Mitchell for warning that his representatives will oppose any effort to move the state capital. It notes Huron may expect no support from Mitchell and asserts Huron sought vengeance after previous legislative defeats while charging John Longstaff and allies with betrayal.
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Mitchell
Northwestern
Harry L. Kras
Harry L. Bras
Huron
Redfield
Pierre
Widmann
Sioux Falls
John Longstaff
Corn Palace Fire Defeat Taints Mitchell in Capital Race
The Doland Times-Record notes Mitchell's capital contest loss and her corn palace burning, criticizing the Record editor's stance aimed at Pierre and praising the destruction of the corn palace as a political jab.
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Doland Times-Record
Mitchell
The
Record
Pierre
Edita
Local Trade Talks Haunt a Muted Era of Deals
Fragmentary notes discuss wholesale houses and road rates amid a debate on political advantage. The partial text hints at enterprise plans and strategic locations, mentioning Mitche and Beart in a crowded district with calls for practical commerce.
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Miter
Wercia! Enterprises
Mitche Nm
Vote on capital question in Hughes County report
The present text notes there was a vote on the capital question in Hughes County and mentions returns arriving at Pierre. It emphasizes no further delays and that the election result has been decided in Pierre.
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Joe
Pierre
Mitchell
Thie Terre
Hughes County
Arthur Keene Sells Aberdeen Interests for Insurance Career
Arthur Keene, who established ih American at Aberdeen during the summer, has disposed of his interests in the firm and will pursue a life insurance career.
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Arthur Keene
Ih American
Aberdeen
Mitchell Citizens Rally After Capital Campaign Defeat
A mass meeting thanks supporters and pledges continued growth for Mitchell. Resolutions praise civic effort, hospitality from the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway and Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Omaha lines, and commit to expanding manufacturing and wholesale business while positioning Mitchell as a leading state city.
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Mitchell
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Chicago, St. Paul
Minneapolis & Omaha Railroad
Preston
Sunset over Coniston Old Man shines on Harper scene
A vivid Harper's Weekly excerpt recalls a sunset over the Coniston Old Man as Ruskin guides a companion to a bedroom window. The scene captures a crimson glow on misty lake ripples and a quiet, reflective moment as the sun sinks behind the mountain.
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Coniston Old Man
Harper’s Weekly
Walt Whitman and the streetcar coat quest tale
Carnegie narrates a Whitman anecdote where the poet, paid by George Childs at 75 dollars a month, explains his odd job. He rides streetcars, chats with drivers, notes who lacks overcoats, and relays sizes to Childs to provide coats, a simple yet practical aid described in a humorous light.
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Walt Whitman
Whitman
Walt
George Childs
Childs
Reunion of Lee and Meade After Appomattox
After Lee and Meade met following the surrender they renewed their longtime U S Army friendship. They recalled battles including Gettysburg where Meade won and Lee lost. Lee joked about aging while Meade said Lee had made him gray and wrinkled.
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Lee
Meade
United States Army
Gettysburg
Cannon’s gavel triumph ends noisy House session
In a chaotic final congress day, Speaker Cannon hammered for order while one member refused to suspend. The chamber fell silent as the lawmaker finally yielded, with Cannon insisting he could match the disruption punch for punch.
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Congress
Cannon
Washington Post
Jesting With Royalty Causes Quick Turn in Mood
Ferdinand Sr. distrusted his jester Jonas who alternated between bold humor and cautious deference. One day the king shouted for silence and refused to speak to a fool yet Jonas pressed on, insisting the ruler listen in return.
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Ferdinand Sr
Jonas
Shaftesbury’s Quick Wit Lordly Retort
In a meeting with Shaftesbury, Charles calls him the wickedest fellow in my dogiiitions. The witty earl replies I am a subject I really believe I am.
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Charles
Earl
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