Minneapolis Journalist Tours Huron Predicts Growth
Growth E C Torrey editor of the Minneapolis Journal visited Huron Tuesday morning and praised the towns development. He noted the Royal hotel the college and the state fair grounds as evidence of progress and said Huron could soon exceed 10 000 inhabitants. He expressed interest in living there but had no comment on the Vessey leg incident.
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E. C. Torrey
Minneapolis Journal
Torrey
Sioux Falls
Huron
A. F. Pay
E. T. Cressey
Daily Leader
Aberdeen
Daily News
Royal Hotel
Minneapolis
South Dakota
City Officers Sworn In At Regular Session
City council in regular session swore in newly elected officers and assigned committees. Mayor McKay Alderman Tobin McIlvaine Bryant Fullenweider Miller Robinson and Sauer attended as bonds were accepted. Garegie deposited $10,000 to fund library plans in Hoboken with projects ready to begin.
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McKay
Tobin
McIlvaine
Bryant
Fullenweider
Miller
Robinson
Sauer
Committee On Finance
Park and Library Committee
Garegie
Hoboken
N. J
Ordnance Committee
Dakota Hide and Fur House
A. B. Fairbank
W. J. Barker
W. H. Uecker
Carl Petersohn
Foote
Doherty
Windherst
Wright
Governor Invites Masons Leader to Lay Capitol Corner Stone
Governor Crawford invited W. E. Milligan of Aberdeen, Grand Master of the South Dakota Masons, to lay the corner stone of the new state capitol. The four foot cube granite stone from Ortonville bears the state coat of arms and the year 1908. Ceremonies are planned for late May with date to be announced.
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Aberdeen
State Capitol
Crawford
W. E. Milligan
Grand Lodge of Masons of
South Dakota
Capitol Building
Ortonville
Sioux Falls
Stampede fears at Illinois Democratic convention over Johnson
Chicago reports say Illinois leaders fear a possible stampede toward Governor Johnson of Minnesota at Springfield next Thursday. Downstate counties show mixed stances with Geneva endorsing Johnson and Mattoon withholding instruction. Uninstructed delegates may threaten Bryan’s control at the convention.
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Chicago
Springfield
Illinois
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Downstate
Denver
Johnson
Kane
Bryan
Cannon Seeks Congress to Probe Paper Trust
Washington April 20 Congress may pursue a paper trust probe if the attorney general fails to show substantial action against the plan to restrain trade. Speaker Cannon and Chairman Payne dispute tariff relevance to paper costs and consider a resolution for a detailed inquiry into International Paper company operations.
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Washington
Paper Trust
Congress
Cannon
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
International Paper Company
Traveling Firefighters Save South Dakota Farm From Blaze
Two Huron men F. E. Albright and C. A. Keller raced to a nearby prairie fire on a Wednesday drive to Virgil. They battled the flames to spare a farmer's home and barn just feet from destruction while a mother and boy watched in distress. After stopping the fire they warned the plowing occupants and were thanked for their brave relief efforts.
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F. E. Albright
C. A. Keller
Huron
Virgil
South Dakota
Hobson Presses For Big Navy In White House Talks
Washington April 20 Representative Richmond Pearson Hobson of Alabama spoke after meeting the president. He said the fight for a big navy will go right on and that only begun. He criticized John Sharp Williams for turning the issue into a party question and noted more Democratic votes could have supported four battleships.
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Washington
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Alabama
John Sharp Williams
Will Recommend a Divorce
New York April 20 The report of Referee David McClure in the suit of Mrs Alfred G Vanderbilt for divorce is expected to be filed soon The referee is believed to recommend granting the divorce and the report will require confirmation or disapproval by a Supreme Court justice
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New York
David McClure
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Supreme Court
Minnesota officials visit Bethany College for Messiah festival
Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota and assistant state superintendent C. G. Schults arrived in Lindsborg to join Bethany college faculty and address thousands at the annual Messiah festival.
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Lindsborg
Kan
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
C. G. Schults
Eulogies For Alabama Senators Morgan And Pettus
In Washington on April 20 eulogies were given for late Alabama senators Morgan and Pettus. Senate leaders from both parties joined in praising their notable abilities and character as men of unusual talent and service.
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Washington
Morgan and Pettus
Alabama
Senate
Alleged Murderer Cremated in Jail Fire
James Lally, accused of murder, perished in a jail fire at Seneca Kansas on April 20. Guards found him unconscious in his cell and removed him as flames destroyed the jail. Authorities believe he started the blaze in a personal crisis. Other inmates were saved unharmed.
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Seneca
Kan
James Lally
Jealous Rage Fatal: Wife Shot. Husband Kills Self
In Coxsackie New York on April 20 Burton Whitebeck, about 30, shot and nearly killed his wife, a 25 year old, as she approached her home after rejection of reconciliation. He then shot himself in the barn.
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Coxsackie
N. Y
Burton Whitebeck
Whitbeck
Boss McIlvaine Lets Auto Run After Visitor's Flattery
Sunday afternoon in Beadle county Boss McIlvaine entertained a visitor who asked to drive her car through his gate. The boss joked about the request and instructed the driver to obey limited speed and grass rules. He promised to issue a license after a few days, joking that she should tell the police to see Mac. In a second letter, a Baptist editor corrects a local account about the St. Anthony Chapel Car, noting the American Baptist Publication Society operates six chapel cars since 1898 and lists regional impact through baptisms and churches formed.
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McIlvaine
Boss McIlvaine
Beadle County
Huron
Laws
Mae
Third
Idaho
Mac
Secretary of State
Huronite
St. Anthony
United States
American Baptist Publication Society
The
Baptists
St. Louis
Messenger of Peace
St. Anthony Chapel
South Dakota
T. H. Hagen
Baptist State
U. S. Supt
Tragic Death of Jay Barkey in North Western Yards
Little Jay Barkey died Sunday afternoon after falling from cars while trying to catch a 3 00 freight. He was struck by the train and cremation was prepared. Coroner Tolmie oversaw the removal and burial plans set for Tuesday at 2:00 from his home and 2:30 at the Presbyterian church led by Rev. J P Anderson.
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Jay Barkey
Tolmie
Huron
Second Street
J. P. Anderson
Easy Way to Strengthen the Stomach With Mi o na Tablets
Syracuse builder W A Ennis praises Mi o na Stomach Tablets saying they healed his weak digestion in one week and restored his ability to work after a year. The ad promises a 50 cent box from C H Longstaff with a money back guarantee if not all claims are met.
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W. A. Ennis
Syracuse
C. H. Longstaff
For Sale Horses and Bull at Ward Stables
Wts. for sale or service at my stables on Third street two good jacks and two good draft stallions the best in South Dakota one a black Percheron coming three years old weight 1720 one black imported Belgian weight 1800 and one short horn bull John E. Ward Huron 8 D.
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Third Street
South Dakota
John E. Ward
Huron
Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Liver Purification
Advertisement claims stagnation of liver and bowels causes trouble and jaundice. Pills purport to relieve headache billiousness and poison without grinding or griping. Available at H Wheeler's drug store for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
H. Wheeler
South Dakota Homeseeker appeal seeks settler letters
The Chicago and North Western Ry promotes first and third Tuesday low rates to South Dakota for homeseekers. It asks readers to write letters about crops climate water schools and start up costs and to share friend names and addresses for outreach. General Agent A C Johnson of Winona Minn invites letters and further literature.
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Chicago & North-Western Ry
South Dakota
East
A. C. Johnson
Winona
Minn
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New City Council
Home of Beadle Co
Hobson
Kansas
Morgan and
Pettus
Fair Automobilist
Baptist Chapel
Wts
Aea
Gund
John Gund Brewing CO
la Crosse
Wis
Chas. Gesell
Mgr
Gor
South Dakota Advancement
Casita Building
Sunny Brook
Sunny Brook Distillery CO
Pamecanteces County
WM. Tol Mie
Third St
R. Brumwell and
Peter Minterner Lumber Co
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