Titanic disaster prompts swift Senate action in Washington
Washington May 2 senators raced to investigate the Titanic calamity with unprecedented speed. The piece notes public relief at swift inquiries, mentions Marconi and Ismay, and describes how Congress weighs reforms in ocean travel, Mexico policy, and anti trust questions while acknowledging costs for Navy and veteran pensions.
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Washington
D. C
United States Senate
McKinley
Standard
Marconi
J. Jove Lemay
Senate
Tsiny
Carpathia
Wenn
New York
Dsinay
Visannes
Ismay
Untitled Local Notice Fragment
A damaged OCR fragment provides partial details about a local notice involving names and a schedule. The readable text references a mayor, a law, and a Saturday event at a door, with unclear specifics and missing context.
Blaze Averted At Golden Kiln Clothing Co
Isseton escaped what might have been a serious fire last Saturday night thanks to the alertness of ALA Peterson, manager of the Golden Kiln Clothing Co. He checked the shop before closing and found the electric current left on. overheating equipment near the pants pressing area could have ignited a blaze if not discovered in time.
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Isseton
Ala Peterson
Golden Kile Clothing Co
Mr. Peterson
Tailin
City Bakery Expands With New 16 by 22 Addition
City Bakery adds a rear store room measuring 16 by 22 feet and plans a full building underpinning and improvements. Morrill and Mahoney have outgrown facilities causing the bake shop to double in size and add another oven. The bakery’s goods are praised for quality and rising business.
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Messrs. Morrill & Mahoney
White Hope Vern Carlberg Emerges For Sisseton
Sisseton supporters rally behind Vern Carlberg described as a scrappy, iron built challenger with surprising power. He recently tangled with a much larger opponent, delivering a decisive and celebrated finish. Backers say he can contend with the field in upcoming bouts.
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Sisseton
Vern Carlberg
Oman
Vern
Veen
Disgraceful Incident In City Reported Involving Two Girls
One evening a young girl was lured into a house and subjected to a horse whipping by another girl over alleged romantic ties. No complaint was filed with authorities and no arrests have been made in connection with the assault.
Roosevelt's Hypocrisy and political deals in the 1900s
The item accuses Theodore Roosevelt of manipulating party power in Pennsylvania and Delaware to secure delegates and officeholders, citing connections with Gus Addicks and Will McKinley. It claims contractors benefited from Pittsburgh and Allegheny County politics and alleges Roosevelt pursued personal reward through corrupt practices leading up to conventions at St. Louis and Chicago.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Winclinue
Pittsburgh
Matthew Stanley Quay
Dad
Allegheny County
McConias
Maryhand
Roosevelt
Politien i Deus
Raymond Declares Candidacy for State Legislature
Raymond of Summit announces re nomination for representative in the state legislature. A 26 year resident of Grant and Roberts counties, he highlights long service as secretary and treasurer of the South Dakota Sheep Breeders Association and editor of the sheep department in Northwestern Agricultural. He pledges debate skill, broad liberal ideals, and dependable representation for Roberts County voters.
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W. B. Raymond
Summit
Roberts County
Unfortunate Farmyard Injury in Grant County
In Troy township near Strand berg Grant county a dispute over sheep led Hallquist to strike Emanuel Lundberg with a club. Lundberg lies in a Madison Minnesota hospital unconscious for hours with his condition uncertain. Hallquist remains jailed in Milbank. Iver Johnson campaigns in One Road township for county treasurer. Mrs Glasier hosted Lutheran Synod ladies with refreshments. event deemed wholly delightful.
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Troy Township
Grant County
Strandberg
Emanuel Lundberg
John Tallquist
Hallquist
Lundberg
Madison, Minn
Milbank
W. F. Glasier
The
Lutheran Synod
Sissiton Commercial Club Opens With Formal Opening
The Sissiton Commercial Club held its formal opening last Saturday with publicly accessible rooms, decor, and a carnation for each lady guest. Afternoon and evening receptions featured floral decorations, ribbons for gentlemen, and light refreshments, highlighted by Teal musical circles that provided music throughout. The event showcases a successful start for the club and its anticipated benefit to the community.
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Sissoton Conmierenil Gclub
Hove
Dew Organization
Adah Steeler
Paul Rickert
Aveas
Krappe
Mobhie Erickson
Tren
Sehimity
Sisaeton
School Report from Datemontear Sixth Month 1912
Emma E. Schmidt, teacher, notes pupil attendance with Wilbur Pagin Bertha and Woon Welle as on time this month. Eleven library books added this year bringing total to ninety eight as Bertha Welk leads with twenty books read and reported.
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Wilbur Pagin
Bertha
Woon Welle
Emma
Bertha Welk
Christus
Sisseton Votes Dry by 43 as Spoiled Ballots Counted
In the true vote under the law, Sisseton went dry this year by 43 votes. The Standard notes 8 more wet votes than dry, but spoiled ballots are counted as dry under current rules, producing the final dry margin.
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Sisseton
Lnw
H. D. Massingham
Lost at Sea Roberts County Victim Among Titanic Victims
A Roberts County farmer John Eckstrom is believed lost with the Titanic after the steamship sank off the coast April 15. Eckstrom, who lived four miles east of Efsington, was traveling to visit Sweden and planned to bring his father to the United States. Surviving family details include a wife and several children and three brothers.
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Roberts County
John Eckstrom
Efsington
Bekstrom
Listtall
Sweden
Viasing
Wilt
Osea
Piet
Gus Bekstran
Rosie In
Roberts
Peculiar Accident Ends With Narrow Rescue at Linn
Mads Ridin, a tiviner of Linn fowlship, was trapped when a massive rock toppled into a trench he had dug as a grave for it. A hired man and three others used an automobile jack to lift the stone, freeing Ridin with bruised limbs and no broken bones.
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Mads Ridin
Ravan Taege Park
Tie
Otto Olgon
Ernest Nyberg
John Loken
Jack
Mr. Raan
New Sheriff Candidate Files Petition in Roberts County
Joseph E. Porter of this city files his petition as a candidate for sheriff of Roberts County and vows an active campaign. Porter is a well known local figure with many friends, and the field now includes six candidates making the outcome increasingly uncertain.
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Joseph FE. Porter
Roberts County
Joel Porter Js
Split the Delegation In Massachusetts Split Vote Wins
The delegation elected in Massachusetts split between President Taft and Theodore Roosevelt with each receiving half, while the overall popular vote favored the president. The Standard prints the outcome.
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Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Massachusetts
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