Simplified spelling board aims to ease reading worldwide
The Citizen-Republican reports on the Propaganda of the Simplified Spelling Board based in New York City urging readers to adopt simpler forms. It covers educational links, reception events at Girly's Technical High School, and a controversial tax plan in Quebec for nonresident commercial travelers.
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Technical High School
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Quebec
Canada
Porsons
Aged Viking Weds Wealthy Sioux Falls Man
In Sioux Falls. Gullick Kisty a 74 year old resident marries a 49 year old widow Mrs Cartson after his children oppose and then accept the union. Kisty owns a large Brandon area farm and has arranged cash allowances for his children. The wedding follows lingering family tensions and a lengthy license process. Separately Vermilion hosts M L McPhail who predicts Christ’s millennial reign beginning in 1914.
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Gullick Kisty
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Indian cattle raisers to supply government beef
The government plans to purchase about 4,000,000 pounds of beef from Indians for the year ending June 30 1906 and another 1,000,000 pounds from contractors. Indians receive roughly 4 cents per pound, about 20 cents higher than last year.
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Deadwood
South Dakota State Fair Nears With Strong Huron Plans
The state board of agriculture convened in Huron on June 2 to approve premium revisions and add permanent buildings for business leaders. They contracted daily exhibitions by L Yokum and a forty‑piece Aberdeen band for the fair. Space applications pour in as machinery and stock exhibit demand grows and large exhibits are expected across agricultural and women's departments for a September 10 opening.
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South Dakota
Huron
State Board of Agriculture
Re L. Yokum
Buffalo
Aberdeen State
Agricultural
Monsé
Farmers win at Letcher co operative telephone plan
Farmers in Letcher form a cooperative telephone system to replace the local exchange. They buy a switchboard, establish a central office, and offer town and rural service for 1.00 annually with no tolls to farmers or businesses, while expanding lines to neighboring towns. The existing owner charged 5.00 to join and 15.00 yearly. The new system aims to undercut the former service.
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Hear Letcher
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Senator Dick Seeks Temporary Government for Isle of Pines
A joint resolution introducing a temporary government for the Isle of Pines was submitted in the Senate by Senator Dick of Ohio. The measure proposes a short term political framework pending longer term arrangements.
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Isle of Pines
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South Dakota to Add Camp Grounds and Rifle Range
Adjutant General Englesby reports a land purchase expanding the South Dakota state camp ground to the water line and relocating the historic pavilion. Plans include a Model rifle range with federal funds and new layout to meet War Department standards. A bid to gift old cannons to the state faced a Senate delay.
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Sensation at Kennebec Prominent Citizen Arrested
Kennebec South Dakota June 30 Clark Hollenbeck a well known resident is arrested on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon He is alleged to have attacked William Casey a local businessman striking him on the head with a dangerous weapon Hollenbeck waived preliminary hearing and bonded $400 for an adjourned term of the state circuit court to be held at Dagona in Sab.S
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Wealthy Union County farmer arrested on statutory charge
Elk Point Jun 30 Jim Telfer a well known farmer in Union County was arrested this morning on the complaint of Oscar Bages another prominent farmer charged with an assault on Mrs Ragga Tuesday evening Telfer is in jail awaiting a preliminary hearing tomorrow likely to be bound over to the circuit court Deller and Mages are on the low land south of ES EO ee
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Explosion Mystery Stuns Waterton. No Suspects Yet
The Waterton explosion remains unsolved with no arrests and police offering no clues. J Carl Southwick's condition improves and doctors expect he will keep his eyesight despite facial injuries. Sympathy pours in from lodges across the state.
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Aberdeen Aims to Secure Knights of the Maccabees Lodge Seat
The Knights of the Maccabees national headquarters plans to establish a regional headquarter in the Dakotas, with Aberdeen, North Dakota as a leading candidate. Supreme Commander Markey will visit to decide next week as 100 candidates are to be initiated and the annual meeting with state officials will occur.
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Taft for President Praised by Justice Brewer at Yale
Justice Brewer told Yale alumni that Secretary Taft will occupy the White House and carry the country with him through the Philippine and canal issues. He asserted Taft will bring Yale taught principles to the administration and lead with strong character.
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American Magazine Sale In Deal With Phillips Publishing
The American Magazine known as Leslie’s Monthly and linked to McClure’s Magazine has been sold to Phillips Publishing, a group including John Phillips and Lincoln Steffens. The price is reported near 400000 dollars. The announcement appears in a New York Chicago June issue.
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Toledo Ice Men Fight Sentence and Parole Prospects
The Hygeia Ice Company asks for sentence suspension for its executives as postponed actions hinge on a judge’s ruling. The company reduced domestic trade prices to 1.20 per unit, while disputes touch the board of public service and potential paroles. May Yet Escape Jail.
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Balloon Ride Goes Awry When Steers Drag Balloon
Two Fremont Centre youths Darius Greens James Gabler and Hugo Gebhardt helped a makeshift balloon rise to about 400 feet near Port in July. The drag hook snagged a steer yoke causing the animals to bolt, tearing the craft and clothing before the steers halted after colliding with a tree.
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Fremont Centre
James Gabler
Hugo Gebhardt
Aero Club
Middletown
Canvax
Aateur Aeronaite
Not for Roosevelt Letter Says President Will Endorse Another Candidate
Colorado Springs, July 2. W A Conant of this city, delegate from New York to the first national Republican convention over fifty years ago, wrote to President Roosevelt asking if he would run again. The White House reply dated June 21 says the president thanks him but adds that Conant will have to vote for some other Republican candidate next time. Signed by William Loots, Secretary to the President.
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France faces large deficit over Moroccan war preparations
Paris reports a massive deficit after extensive military buildup for the Moroccan crisis. Finance Minister Poincare presents a budget showing about 50 million dollars in increased costs and another 50 million tied to reforms. He calls for first loan funding and tax reallocation including a 30 percent hike and higher duties, with measures on spirits and other trade impacts.
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Germany
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Attempt on Life of Prominent Watertown Lodge Man
An unsuccessful life attempt against J Carl Southwick of Watertown BC occurred when a quantity of smokeless powder was placed in his furnace. An explosion damaged part of the building but Southwick survived with serious injuries. No arrests yet. police are pursuing leads as the case unfolds.
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Annual Firemen's Tourney Lights Sioux Falls Coronation
Sioux Falls prepares for the South Dakota Firemen's Association annual tournament with a gala parade and welcome. Mayor Pillsbury to issue city keys at the auditorium reception as fifteen to eighteen departments compete for liberal prizes. The event opens with a parade Wednesday morning and contests begin the same day.
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South Dakota
South Dakota Land Department Distributes Second Endowment
Pierre June 21 The state land department issues its second annual apportionment of income to endowed state institutions. Grants include Agricultural College 4385.77 Aberdeen no mail 34, University 1175.90 Deaf and Dumb School 43.20 Reform and Field Normal 421.71 Northern Hospital 800.48 State Asylum 343.96 etc totaling about 3200.12 for June with April 5 distribution at 20, making year to date about 97,400 more than last year. The fund grows yearly and will influence future maintenance of state institutions.
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Hen Incriminates Thieves Using Pet Fowl
In Woonsocket on June 28 widow Laab of Letcher used her pet hen to identify two chicken thieves. The hen alerted authorities after 18 fowls went missing from nearby farms. The suspects appeared before Justice Hurd. Wil Van Welch paid 10 dollars plus costs and William Phillips paid 20 dollars plus costs and restitution for the chickens.
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Married After 40 Years Black Hills Rancher Weds Boyhood Sweetheart
Rapid City dated June 25 reports Jerry Gilrooney a 63 year old rancher in the Black Hills married his boyhood sweetheart Prudence Esprier. They met again in Omaha after long separations and traveled west to his ranch thirty miles west of White Owl. Their wedding recalls their Indiana youth and long paths to reunion.
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Milwaukee Train Kills Omaha Man in Emery
A man from Omaha was fatally struck by an Milwaukee freight at Emery South Dakota near Bridgewater on June 26. He sat on the tracks under the influence and was hit by the engine before rescuers could act. A brother in Omaha was notified and prepared to claim the body.
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