Insurgent Movement Gains in Wisconsin and New England
The insurgents scored a strong win in Tuesday’s primaries with gains in Wisconsin led by Senator La Follette and solid results in New Hampshire. Roosevelt welcomed progressives’ victory, while critics warn of opportunism among leaders. The piece contrasts farm yields and national spending, urging prudent farming and handling of public funds.
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Jusius Caesar Burrows
Wisconsin
Follette
Newid
New Jepehire
Boston & Maine Railroad
Roosevelt
la Follette
James J Hill Warns on Conservation and Spending
James J Hill warned at the St Paul conservation congress that preserving soil resources is vital. He cited low wheat yields in the US compared with Germany and the UK, noted farm livestock declines, and argued public debt and wasteful spending threaten national capital and credit.
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Germany
England
United States
America
Hill
James J. Hill
Conservation Congress
St. Paul
United Kingdom
Conde
Browne Acquitted in Bribery Case Amid Public Doubt
The jury cleared Lee O'Neill Browne of bribery after costly litigation, but the verdict is seen as technical. The piece argues Lorimer’s election stems from bribery, notes no principals faced court, and describes Browne as a petty go-between with mixed public reaction.
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Lee O'Neill Browne
Lorimer
Browne
Roosevelt visit in Sioux Falls stirs local politics
The Sioux Falls Press criticizes event planning for Col Roosevelt's stop, faulting Judge Carland and C M Day as toastmaster. It notes Roosevelt as a progressive might have preferred more progressive input. An Aberdeen writer says the visit bridged state faction gaps, though unity may be limited.
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Sioux Falls
Col
Roosevelt
Judge Carland
C. M. Day
Argus Leader
Aberdeen
Roosevelt Declines Table Sit With Lorimer in Chicago
Col. Roosevelt refuses to dine with Senator Lorimer in Chicago calling him the personification of sordid corrupt politics. He argues no decent man can keep self-respect in such association.
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Col. Roosevelt
Senator Lorimer
Chicago
Lorimer
Courageous Deacity in Western Trip Inspires Public
A fragment praises a single man for his courage to assert deacity during a western trip by a former president. The public would gain immeasurably from such worthy inspiration even if no other actions occurred.
Hague Fisheries Dispute Tests U S Britain Diplomacy
U S officials struggle to declare victory after The Hague decision in the fisheries dispute with Great Britain. The arbitration court marks its first major case and observers note its diplomacy mastery.
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United States
the Hague
Great Britain
International Court of Arbitration
Jury to Read Roosevelt Refusal After Lorimer Brady Links
The jurors who acquitted Lee O Neill Browne of bribery connected to Lorimer now turn to a report of Theodore Roosevelt declining to attend a banquet with Lorimer.
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Lee O’neill Browne
Lorimer
Roosevelt
La Follette Named Original Insurgent of a Tangled Strain
The passage argues that La Follette is the progenitor of insurgents and bore public odium for years. It notes the payoff of public approval as he is seen as right after being told he was wrong by many.
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la Follette
Townsend Celebrates GOP Primary Victory in Michigan
Congressman Townsend declares victory over Senator Burrows for the Republican nomination. He praises the primary system as vindicated, while noting any system appears favorable to those it places in office.
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Townsend
Burrows
United States
Michigan
La Follette's Early Senate Speech on Rate Bill
A fragment recalls Senator La Follette’s first days in Washington when he began his tenure with a lengthy speech in the Senate during the early sessions about the rate bill. The note hints at his approach and legislative style at that time.
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la Follette
Washington
Senate audience grows as prophet cites seat vacancies
Members of the Senate insulted him by leaving their seats and he warned that a number of those seats would be permanently vacated. He seems to have been prophetic as audiences in the Senate have grown larger with each session.
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Senate
Governor Vessey backs new nationalism for resource preservation
Gov. Vessey endorses Col. Roosevelt's new nationalism, urging state federal cooperation to safeguard resources. He argues constitutional intent supports national action to counter special interests seeking to sidestep federal authority.
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Vessey
Col. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Maybelle Peterson Weds Harrie Bartlett in Simple Farm Ceremony
A pleasant social wedding occurred Wednesday September 7 at the farm home of Mr and Mrs Iver Peterson seven miles northeast of town. Their daughter Maybelle joined in marriage with Harrie B Bartlett of Alcester. The ceremony at high noon featured a parlor arch and Rev A N Brudvig reading the impres
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Iver Peterson
Maybelle
Harrie B. Bartlett
Alcester
A. N. Brudvig
Local Wedding Unites Bartlett and Hanson County Graduate
The Lutheran ceremony joined Miss Selma Peterson as bridesmaid and Mr. Geo. A. Cole as best man. Bride, a former Hanson county teacher, wore net over white and carried the rings on a silver tray. Mr. Bartlett, a Union county farmer, will reside there after a wedding trip. An elegant five course dinner followed with guests from Alcester and nearby towns. The groom’s parents attended, and community notes mention corn damage assessments among local farmers.
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Lutheran Church
Selma Peterson
Geo. A.cole
Miss Peterson
Hildebrand
Hanson County
Mr. Bartlett
Union County
Olive
Selma Rognstad
Albert Otterson
B. P. Bartlett
Alcester
S. D
Frost Causes Minimal Crop Damage This Season
Unusually mild weather had many fearing an early frost. A 31 degree reading Thursday night barely touched the frost line, and early corn has largely avoided damage for several days.
Force is Diminishing in Local Artesian Wells
The town reports a new artesian well showing a liberal flow but weak pressure. Officials note potential stronger pressure may appear if a deeper vein is tapped, as seen at Faulkton and Miranda. State geologist warns against overuse of lower water, fearing eventual failure.
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Huron
Faulkton
Miranda
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