Last Call for Pic and Odds Ends in 1909 Bulletin
A mixed 1909 montage notes President Diaz at 79 amid climate debates and crop forecasts in Maine. It jokes about cranberries, waste materials, and a playful jab at Washington authorities on maturation roosters. Also reflects on poetry, Etruscan dental work, and a Persian king’s marriage woes. It mentions fire loans, Manuel of Portugal’s England trip, Lilliputian politics, and an Interstate Commission ruling on school tickets. A Pennsylvania train robbery closes the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Growth and plans emerge from South Dakota Methodist meeting
The Sioux Falls area hosts a large Methodist conference with broad growth reports and new church builds across Keni beck Springfield Bijou Mills White Rock Wakonda and Madison. Leaders note temperance work and parsonages, while Bishop James I. Nielson receives praise for leadership and a push to fund a Methodist hospital and veteran ministers’ endowments.
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Oul
South Uakoty
Wey
Susdon
Huron
Whitt Lake
Pukwana
Farwell
Iowa
Kenibeck
Springfield
Bijou Mills
Dallan
Valley Springs
Sioux Falls
Jordin Church
Wakonda
Madison
A. D. Thibadead
W. J. Graham
Lake Preston
White Rock
Machomer
Boyce
Layne
C. C. Bullock
Miranda
Fred Rawlinson
Blunt and Wolrey
G. F. Hopkins
Omaha
Thi
Edgar Blake
Sunday School Union
8. F. Kerfoot
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell
C. EB. Hagar
Haron
Aberdeen
Watertown
J. O. Shepherd
J. C. Dobson
Hay
Deadwood
Royce
Dolliver
Black Hills Mission
J. B. Tum‘bin
Northwest
Hoagland
C. M. Stuart
Northwestern Christian Advocate
Nicholson
Yes
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dakota Conference
Dakota “Methodists
South
Black Hills
Methodist Hospital For
South Dakota
Eav. G. T. Notsen
Presbyterian Synod Celebrates Dakota Gathering in Sioux Falls
The Synod of the Presbyterian Church of South Dakota met in Sioux Falls for its twenty fifth anniversary session. Dr Carson highlighted church origins from Canton 1872 to Huron, with Indian churches preceding white ones and growth in membership, buildings, and self supporting churches. The Congregationalists at Wakonda held their Yankton Association meeting concluding with a constitutional update and new four department structure.
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Synod of the Presbyterian
Sol Dakota
Sioux Palla
Presbyterian Synod
Dr Carson
Carson
Canton
Dell Rapids
Madison
Plandreau
Ascension
Sisseton
Huron
Kev
Goo
F. LeClair
Welter S. Peterson
J. P. Williamson
Pierre University
Scotland
Groton
Huron College
Caracn
Willams
Greenwood
John Eastman
Yankton Association of Congregational Churches
G. E. Brown
H. L. Smith
Merkling
Mr. Douglas
J. A. Derome
Centerville
A. W. Cook
L. Smith
F. W. Stevens
Douglas
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Plankinton Ends Local Waterworks Purchase Plan
A Plankinton resident group approves buying the town's waterworks system to extend service. Planned improvements include a service tower and pump improvements to supply the main system coast to coast.
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Plankinton
Sall-M
M. and St. L. Plan Extension to Pacific Coast
A Minneapolis St Louis official confirms the railroad aims to extend from LeBeau toward the Pacific coast. He departs to inspect the proposed route surveyed through the Cheyenne reservation, with instructions to push westward before weather halts work. The move follows recent administrative changes by Edwin Ley, chairman, and Geo F Bhonts, president.
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LeBeau
Minneapolis – St. Louie
Pacific Coast
Minneapolis & St Louis
Edwin ‘Ley
Heo
F Bhonts
Banks Hold Large Deposits In Lake County Reveals Data
A report from thirteen banks shows Lake County residents hold substantial deposits with banks within the county. The combined deposits approach 392 445.14 with near 400 in total. aggregate capital totals 226 000. Four banks operate in Madison and together hold significant deposits and capital, reflecting growth over recent years.
Key West in ruins after hurricane devastation and martial law
Key West Florida reports mass wreckage after a southern Florida hurricane with property damage estimated at two million dollars. Mayor declares martial law at six o clock and armed guards patrol the city as the U S government is urged to send troops for relief and security. Havana Cuba endures October 17 cyclone damage with five deaths and extensive destruction including harbor vessels and coal elevators valued at about one million dollars.
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Key West
Florida
Martiz
United States
Havana
Cuba
Casablanca
Brest
Morro Castle
New York
Miami
Havana ‘Coal Company
Movement of grain cars signals strong October earnings
Minneapolis and Duluth railways reported 2,624 grain cars moved over Sunday with no major congestion so far. The Minneapolis & Eastern rails crowded yet mills and elevators expect to clear, as 712 cars of wheat were redirected to mills. State inspection and Northern Demurrage Bureau handled operations satisfactorily.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Duluth
Northwest
Minneapolis & Eastern
State Inspecton Department
de- Tmurrage Bureau
Terrific 2 A.M. Explosion Levels Sandstone Bank
Armed men visited Sandstone and Mina areas causing a powerful blast at 2 15 a m that wrecked the Sandstone State Bank. Villagers rushed from homes to the downtown area as the bank lobby suffered major damage and alarm spread through the town.
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Bwan
Mina
Mino
Sandstone State Bank
Get New Coins From Swan Bank Heist Near Des Moines
Des Moines area report describes Yeges robbing the Swan bank at Swan Iowa fifteen miles south of Des Moines early in the day. They secured 500 Lincoln pennies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Yeges
Swan Bank
Swan
Lincoln
Market Report from Twin City Markets and Duluth Prices
Minneapolis and Duluth report grain prices and futures for wheat rye and flax with No 1 northern wheat around 1.01 to 1.03 per unit and durum at 0.85. Silage barley listed with mixed values. South St. Paul notes cattle prices for steers cows calves and hogs at about 7.50 with sheep values incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin City
Minneapolis
Northern
Duluth
South St. Paul
Chicago Live Stock Prices a Mixed Bag on Oct 13
Cattle remained steady to firm with steers at 5.60 to 7.00, cows 3.50 to 5.25, calves up to 9.90, hogs steady to strong with butcher and mixed grades reaching 7.90 to 8.15, sheep and lambs 10 to 15 cents lower, totals showing varied demand and pricing across stock categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grain surge fuels Minneapolis cash for harvest spread
The grain shipping boom nets Minneapolis $10.6 million in three days as Duluth finance grows and shipments move toward the head of the lakes. Banks report heavy drafts and elevated activity at the First National and Security, with Chamber of Commerce firms facing strong financing demand for grain payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Duluth
Hare
Lakes
Northwestern National Bank
Mirst National
Hoon
Chamber of Commerce
Syrians in Minneapolis Migrate for Citizenship Ruling
Syrians led by Rev. B. Bellama plan a U S protest against the decision that defines Asiatic to include Syrians and bars them from American citizenship. They will raise funds, convene a parish meeting, and seek a test case in Hennepin county district court. Father Benedict Bellama will announce plans after mass and organize as an auxiliary of the New York based United Syrian Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
United States
Minneapolia
B. Bellama
Raymond Crist
Washington
Hennepin County
Bellama
Father Benedict
United Syrian Society of New York
Pasha Joseph Zia
America
Census Tests Seen Easy For 3000 Office Jobs
Washington. Census officials expect 75 percent pass rate for October 23 exams for 3000 temporary census office posts. About 4000 applicants nationwide would fill the authorized force under the thirteenth census act. Many applicants come from distant states and wages may influence Western applicants. Clerical pay starts at 600 yearly, with promotions possible after factory work. Tabulating machine work likely paid by piece rate, offering higher earnings.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Census
Act of Congress
Department of Commerce and Labor
Civil Service Commission
Far West
m@ford
Death of Albert Pulitzer Reported in Vienna
Vienna reports the suicide of Albert Pulitzer brother of Joseph Pulitzer publisher of the New York World. Indications say he swallowed poison then shot himself in the mouth while facing a mirror. An empty poison bottle was found nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Albert Pulitser
Joseph Pulitzer
New York World
Indianapolis Libel Trial Sparks Debate on Civic Rights
Insanapolis report covers Fredera Alduson discharging libel charges against Delavan Smith and Gum Kt. Willidius of Indianapolis Niwas as prosecutors argue over moving trials to Washington. Judge Anderson questions press duty and public access while addressing Panama Canal era concerns and jurisdiction in cases of published material.
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Insanapolis
Fredera Alduson
Delavan Smith
Gum
Willidius
Indianapolis
Anderson
Ely
Iam
Andyson
Pep
Eld
Nuh
Panama Canal
Ruth
Committee
The
Senate Wa Cou
Nelson Crowwell
Cromwell
Wallington
Colubia
United States
Indianapolta
Washington
Santa Claus and Peary Heroic Marches Revealed by Chicago Girl
A Chicago girl, Jennie McDonald, discovers the real object of Di Cook and Commander Peary’s polar journeys. She writes to Dr Cook asking about Santa Claus’s residence at the north pole and receives a reply from the explorer about meeting Santa in a snow palace filled with gifts and kindness.
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Santa Claus
Chicago
di Cook
Commander Peary
Pole
Qollvae
Lille
Jennie McDonald
Isaac Jasper McDonald
Kissell Aiveel
4Lo
Dr Cook
Erix Kingle
Pr. Cook
Santa Clajis
North Pole
Teily
McDonald
Santa
Sata Claus
Nin
Snow Palace
Iittle Boye
Pirle
Tel Jeante
Mineral Point Bank Closes Amid Forgeries Inquiry
Washington reports the First National Bank of Mineral Point Wisconsin closed after a discovery of alleged forgeries and defalcations estimated around 210 000. John W Schofield of the Comptroller of the Currency office was appointed to oversee actions with Wisconsin authorities after a federal conference in Mineral Point.
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Mineral Point Bank
Washington
First National Bank of
Mineral Point
Wis
John W. Schofield
Ag Reee Yor
Wisconsin
Minral Point
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C. C. Knappen
Dakota
Diaz
Ian
Tennyson
Iast
Shah of
Persia
I Neds
Canada
Manuel
Portugal
England
Germany
Department of State Missions
Department of Benevolence
Christian Education
Association
T. O. Douglas
F. H. Moyers
Yankton
Dean Sterling
Vermilion
Dr .Warren
Yankton College
Market Report
Northwestern Farmara
Mill City
Pulitzer
Usee
Poisor
Juliet
Panama
Grouds
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