Silent Growth of Empires and Mexican Border Danger
The census notes steady growth in western industry with rising capital and production across New Mexico Oklahoma Arizona and surrounding states. Employment nears 580000 wage earners with clerks and a 375 million annual payroll. Also discussed are Tafts restraint on Mexican intervention and domestic pressures from war profiteers land promoters and jingoes.
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China
India
Census Bureau
West
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Arizona
Wyoming
Idaho
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Missouri
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Utah
Christian Science Monitor
Taft
Congress
Mexico
United States
Hunting a Job in the Wicked City excerpt
Eugene Wood presents a humorous extract from the June American Magazine about chasing work in the big city. The piece mocks realistic hopes and foibles as job seekers pack trunks, chase merit, and dream of returning home with riches and recognition.
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Eugene Wood
Wicked City
Martin's bill seeks limited suspensions on final homestead proofs
Washington May 24 Representative E W Martin introduces a bill to suspend final proofs on homestead entries only for good and sufficient reasons upon protests. Entries suspended must receive 30 days notice and a hearing within three months. Secretary of the interior may suspend final proof in fraud or conspiracy cases with written order and without notice if necessary to administer public land laws.
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Washington
E. W. Martin
Senate
Loase
United States of America
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Gray's River Farm Co op Builds Wealth in Isolation
In Southwestern Washington a small farming community on Gray's River thrives by concentrating on dairy and livestock products. They market butter eggs dressed veal poultry and pork, raise pure bred dairy cattle, weigh and test milk, exchange proven sires, and grow clover to sustain soil fertility. Substantial barns and comfortable homes reflect their contented prosperity.
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Washington
Gray's River
Astoria
Oregon
County seat contest in Mellette to loom large
May 24 report notes a heated county seat race in the new Mellette county among Wood White River and Ogallala set for May 25. Agent Wood at Rosebud imposed a quarantine on the reservation over smallpox among Indians, triggering uproar that spread to Washington and Pierre before action was reversed.
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Pierre
Mellette
Wood
White River
Ogal-lala
Agent Wood
Rosebud
Washington
Senator Crawford Opposes Canada Reciprocity Bill
In a Senate speech, Senator Crawford of South Dakota denounced the reciprocity measure with Canada. He argued the bill would place print paper and wood pulp on the free list, shielding monopolies and entrenching special privilege at the expense of consumers.
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United States Senate
Crawford
South Dakota
Canada
Congress
Washington
Times
Print Paper and Wood Pulp Trust
Huronite
Sizemore Makes His Get-a-Way
Stanley county authorities seek Sizemore wanted on a statutory crime after he fled northwest of the city last Wednesday night. A $50 reward is issued for his arrest and detention as cards go to northwest sheriffs. His alleged victim is a fourteen year old girl near Willard. He is believed to have fled south toward the reservation country beyond Interior.
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Russell Sizemore
Stanley County
Coyne
Sizemore
Sheriffs of the Northwest
Willard
Interior
Waterworks construction nears completion and pump soon start
The waterworks project is in its final stage with ditching from the tower north to High street nearly finished. The tower itself is close to completion and Coyner Bros. have secured the sub contract to build the power house. A cement structure is nearly complete and the pump will be started in a few days.
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High Street
Coyner Bros
Decoration Day Address by Attorney Alvin Waggaronar
Attorney Alvin Waggaronar of this city has accepted an invitation to deliver the Decoration Day address at Sturgis Memorial Day. An elaborate program has been arranged for the day, and the fact that Waggaronar is a capable orator is becoming known across the state.
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Alvin Waggonar
Sturgis Memorial Day
Fire destroys buildings on Sackett ranch near Hayes
A Sunday fire at the F. M. Sackett ranch seven miles east of Hayes destroyed its buildings. Investigators noted a broken window pane on the ground near the barn and sunlight ignited the glass, starting the blaze.
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F. M. Sackett
Hayes
Editor Kerners Injuries After Ash Creek Buggy Accident
Editor E H Kerner of the Pilot at Ash Creek was injured Friday evening when his buggy wheel hit a washout. He was found nine hours after the crash and moved to Cottonwood and then Lead for care at the Homestake hospital. Doctors report a very bad fracture but expect the patient to recover without serious lasting damage.
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Ash Creek
Grindstone
Trafic
Lead
Semi Centenary Memorial Day Reflection on War Memory
The piece recalls that this year marks a semi centennial memorial for the Civil War with comfort in healing, yet grave solemnity as veterans’ graves open and the fallen are remembered as months pass. It notes veterans who fought bravely and the enduring impact of the conflict on the republic.
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Republic
Loot Of Ancient Relics On Yacht Bound For Britain
A report claims the Ark of the Covenant, the seven branched candle holder, and the tables of the law were stolen from the Mosque of Omar and are en route to Great Britain aboard a yacht. The piece reflects on relics as external vestiges and questions their authenticity, noting Crusaders’ efforts and the difficulty of distinguishing genuine artifacts from fakes.
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Mohammedan
Omar
Great Britain
Egan on The Bug Railing Against Baseball Obsession
George W. Egan argues that baseball has become a rational obsession sweeping the nation and empire. He warns it spreads like an infection, with no cure, overtaking Japan and England in its unstoppable ebullience.
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George W. Egan
Kingdom of
Nippon
England
Name Broker Emerges As A Fresh Trade In Town
A new profession called the name broker has appeared, joining many trades. The term refers to a business practice gaining public notice in the area. The article explains how name brokers operate and what services they offer to clients seeking unique identifiers.
Local papers shift in Murdo and a bee laden car
Murdo's paper scene tightens as E L Senn sells the Pioneer to Coyote publishers. J L White receives Chinese Pheasants allotment at Fort Pierre and nine pairs assigned to Stanley County. A carload of bees arrives at the mouth of the Cheyenne River as a man mails them to a buyer. Runyan faces bootlegging raids and fined at Yankton. Two Jacobson brothers, 8 and 11, jailed for track tampering near Whitewood. they claim play. Bishop Johnson elected coadjutor of Missouri diocese, likely moving from South Dakota.
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J. L. White
Fort Pierre
Bancroft
Stanley County
Kadoka Press
Col. McClure
Cheyenne River
Pierre Dakotan
St. Louis News Dispatch
Johnson
South Dakota
Diocese of Missouri
Tuttle
South Dakote
Stebe
Sethacore
Wba Buoy Bare
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M. Depew
Martin
Tate
Kerner
Homestake
E. H. Kerner
The
Egan-On
Mavericks
E. L. Senn
Murdo
Pioneer
Coyote
A. J. Runyan
Yankton
Run‘yan
Midland Star
Northwestern
Whitewood
Jacobson Brothers
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