Minnesota's Governor Johnson Dies in Rochester
Governor John A. Johnson, three-time Minnesota governor and 1912 Democratic presidential candidate, died at St Marys Hospital Rochester at 3:25 AM after surgery for appendicitis and obstructions. Lieutenant Governor Adolph Berhart succeeds him. Born July 28, 1861, in St Peter, he rose from local editor and drugstore worker to state senator and governor. He was married to Miss Stone of St Peter. they had no children.
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Adolph Eberhart Named Minnesota Governor in 1908
Adolph Eberhart, a Sweden born lawyer and Republican, becomes Minnesota's chief executive after Governor Nealon's death. He studied at Adolphus College, built a large legal practice, and served in the state senate, lieutenant governor, and U.S. circuit court work. He once changed his surname to avoid confusion with others named Adolph Olson.
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James J Hill Pays Tribute To Governor Johnson
James J Hill of the Great Northern Railway company speaks of Governor Johnson as a leader with kindly disposition and a pleasant appearance. He notes Johnson’s perseverance lifting him from social position to find his life's work and describes Minnesota mourning its leader.
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Johnson Vyiit Pau
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James J, Gay
Great” Northern Railway Company
Tala
John
Minnesota
da Jin
Urttiss Home Again
Fragmentary OCR notes show a local item about a home or resident named Urttiss returning or being back in a dwelling. The readable text hints at a domestic or housing context with minimal surrounding details.
Cook Returns From Conquest Of Pole
New York on September 23 Dr. Cook was greeted by his family after his polar voyage. He boarded the Oscar II and then the Grand Republic, receiving a guard of honor. He spoke of Danish support, questioned Peary, discussed Ahwelah and Etukisha, and outlined plans to stay in New York to finish his work. He may tour or pursue northern exploration, with proceeds from autographs aiding future Arctic ventures.
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Greenland
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Upernavik
Copenhagen
University of Copenhagen
Danish Geographical Society
Denmark
Peary
Ahwelah
Etukishuk
Harry Whitney
Whitney
America
Pole
Knud Rasmussen
Cook reiterates claim of discovery at the pole
Dr. Frederick A. Cook arrives in New York and issues a signed statement reiterating his claim to reaching the north pole. He says a full narrative and data will be published, asserts readers will accept the truth after examination, and promises witnesses to corroborate his voyage without seeking controversy with Peary.
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New York
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Peary
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Atlantic
North Pole
John R. Bradley
America
Cook forges ahead with full Arctic data plan
Dr. Cook, aboard the Oscar II at quarantine, says he will gather all material and submit it first to the University of Copenhagen and then to world geographical societies. He will not release fragmentary portions and plans thorough testing of instruments before public presentation. He notes explorers’ restraint and defers full details pending complete data.
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Peary Returns to Sydney Harbor After North Pole Quest
Commander Robert E. Peary arrives in Sydney aboard the Roosevelt after a successful pole expedition. Mrs Peary and family greet him as ships parade the harbor. Crowds gather, a reception is held, and Mayor Richardson welcomes the explorer with cheers for Peary and the Roosevelt crew.
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the Vale
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Taft Urges New Interstate Court For Rail Rates
President Taft outlines proposals to reform the Interstate Commerce regime. He backs a five member interstate commerce court in Washington to hear appeals from railroad orders and speed up decisions, plus amendments to rates classifications and anti trust law. He warns against overreach but argues for efficient enforcement.
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Supreme Court
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Congressmen tour Hawaii visiting islands and volcanic Kasi
A delegation of U S congressmen sailed from Honolulu on the Pacific Mail liner Mongolia at 10 Sunday morning bound for San Francisco. They inspected archipelago needs and visited the islands of Hawaii and Maui and the volcanic Kasi island to assess conditions.
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Hawaiian Islands
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Hawaii
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Kasi
Fairbanks Delivers Eulogistic Address In Manila
Former Vice President Fairbanks spoke at the Methodist church in Manila praising the life work of President McKinley in a solemn eulogy last night.
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McKinley
Son of Greek King May Wed a Drexel Heiress
Vienna dispatch reports Prince Christopheros youngest son of the Greek king plans to wed Margarita Drexel daughter of Anthony J. and Mrs Drexel of Philadelphia. The Drexel family is abroad.
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Anthony J. Drexel
Philadelphia
Woman Boss Over Big Railroad Gang in Saskatchewan
Regina Sask September 22 Saskatchewan has a woman railroad contractor Mrs Bennett formerly of Chippewa Falls Washington has been grading a roadway near Regina for two years this is her first major railroad job Her husband helps her and the couple share bread duties every week she speaks fluently about grades dumps scoops and cubic yards of earth with the same ease others talk sewing.
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Chippewa Falls
Wash
Maryfield & Bienfait
Canadian Northern
Theresa Rice
Lacrosse
Wis
Angler fends off moose in deadly lake fight
Dan Murchinson of Aurora, on Colby lake in Minnesota, battled a bull moose while fishing for pike. After a brutal struggle the man killed the animal with a sheath knife, but suffered a broken left arm and a four inch scalp wound before the moose died from blood loss.
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General Funston suffers severe shoulder fracture
Leavenworth Kansas Brigadier General Frederick Funston commander of the army service schools sustained a severe fracture of the right shoulder Saturday night after stumbling on an uneven concrete walk. He will be confined to his quarters for several days.
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Frederick Funston
Army Service Schools
Governors invited to national roads congress in Columbus
Governor H ar man invites all state and territorial governors to attend the national roads congress in Columbus from October 26 to 29 with their delegations.
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Columbus
Ohio
Harman
United States
National Roads Congress
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