Foss defeats Hopkins to win Illinois United States Senate seat
In the first Illinois primary closed Saturday several races remained unsettled. Congressman Foss appears to have beaten Hopkins for the United States Senate by a small margin while Democratic contests showed Stevenson nominated for governor in a light Democratic vote compared with Republicans. Dinneen and Yates claimed gubernatorial nominations with conflicting tallies.
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Ilinois
Dinneen
Yates
Hopkins
United States
Congressman Foss
Stevenson
Bloomington
James Hamilton Lewis
Chicago
Northwestern Hotel Men's Association Convenes in Deadwood
The fifth annual meeting of the Northwestern Hotel Men's Association was held in Deadwood August 4 to 7 with sessions at Hotel Franklin. Members toured Spearfish Canyon Homestake mill Lead Hot Springs Wind Cave and Rapid City Crouch line. Officers included President S C Hoover and secretary I A Mellor with five vice presidents from hotels in Omaha Council Bluffs Fargo Rapid City Minneapolis.
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Northwestern Hotel Men’s Association
Deadwood
Franklin
Hot Springs
Wind Cave
Rapid City
Huron
S. C. Hoover
Lindel Hotel
Lincoln
Neb
I. A. Mellor
Omaha
M. B. Park
Council Bluffs
C. A. Claus
Fargo
N. D
W. B. Pascoe
S. D
P. H. Philbin
Arthur Wooden
St. James Hotel
Minneapolis
John L Sullivan May Visit Huron At State Fair
Former world heavyweight champion John L Sullivan and sparring partner Jake Kilrain may appear at the state fair events in Huron. Sullivan claims reform and a pressuring tour on the water wagon for 165 weeks, with headquarters in Chicago. If arrangements succeed the show could be staged in the baseball park after Sullivan defeated Silvain in a 75 round bare knuckle bout at Richburg Mississippi on July 8 1889.
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John L. Sullivan
Jake Kilrain
Pugilist
Huron
John L
Chicago
Sulivan
Jsilvain
Richburg
Miss
Crop Experts Predict Large South Dakota Grain Harvest
Opinions of crop experts indicate black rust did not generalize, predicting a third larger crop for South Dakota than last year. The biggest setbacks occurred in Potter Spink and Brown counties, but they may still surpass last year’s yields. Corn could improve with some moisture to aid filling and maturity, though experts remain optimistic about a strong overall crop even with limited rainfall.
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South Dakota
Potter, Spink
Brown
Chicago editors hosted by F L in city
John J. Bohn editor of the Hotel World and M S Trelevan representing G B Blakeslee & Co both from Chicago are in the city as guests of F L.
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John J. Bohn
Chicago
Hotel World
M.S. Trelevan
G. 8. Blakeslee & Co
Chicans
F. L
Huron News Reflects On Civic Progress And Local Issues
A long reflection on community life in Huron covers park improvements, weed control, sewer election legality, and local politics. It notes Bryan and Lee as Democratic aims, upcoming fair, and a drought with no rain forecast while praising ongoing development and civic engagement.
Traveling men meet stiff challenge on the field
The traveling men faced a tough proposition Saturday as they played the combined forces of real estate men and bankers. They were edged in a seven inning game seven to none, but they remained competitive throughout.
Taft Addresses Virginia Bar on Justice Reform
Taft spoke at Hot Springs Virginia arguing for reforms in federal judicial procedure to hasten justice. He said the supreme court is the ultimate arbiter but current systems delay outcomes and foster lynching protests from uneven criminal law enforcement. He urged faster trial opinions and a streamlined two level appellate path for prompt verdicts.
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Hot Springs
H. McDowell
Lynchburg
William H. Taft
Virginia Bar Association
Taft
Supreme Court of the United States
Court of First Instance
Cardinal Gibbons Ill in Rome Amid Stomach Troubles
Cardinal Gibbons fell ill at Castle Gandolfo with intestinal trouble then moved to Rome and bedbound. He arrived from New York July 30, met the pope August 1, and visited the American college villa on August 3. In San Francisco a fatal auto crash killed five of seven occupants, two seriously hurt.
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Rome
Cardinal Gibbons
Castle Gandolfo
New York
American College
San Francisco
Notice of Probate Will Hearings in Beadle County
State of South Dakota Beadle County County Court notice. George W. Mallett deceased heirs listed. Court sets August 17 1908 at 10 a m in Huron for proving will and hearing petition for probate and letters testamentary. Dated July 23 1908. Judge A A Chamberlain Clerk C A Kerrey James Burnis attorneys. (July 30 Aug 13)
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State of
South Dakota
County of
Beache
Ninth Judicial Circuit
Central Ohio Lime & Stone Co
Central Ohio Lime and Stone Company
Huron
Beadle
Beaddle
George W. Mallett
City of Huron
A. A. Chamberlain
Asner F. Pay
Co. Court
C. A. Kerrey
James Burnis
Look Out For Crooks Hide Among Harvest Hands
A warning note describes crooks posing as harvest workers in South Dakota seeking access to banks and post offices. Towns advise vigilance and banks increase security during harvest season to prevent robberies. Authorities urge residents to stay alert despite uncertain grounds.
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Big City
South Dakota
Burk’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin Co to Exhibit in Huron
The Burk’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin Company announces a large free street parade during its August 15 visit to Huron. The organization promises a circus like procession with many participants including horses ponies donkeys dogs chariots tableau wagons floats and bands. The parade will travel daily through principal streets and avenues attracting visitors from distant places.
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Burk
Uncle Tom’s Cabin Co
Huron
Long Distance Telephone Rate Offer
Central offers a rate of 1 to the Twin Cities and can connect to all points across North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota Iowa Nebraska and as far east as Dakota Central Telephone Company providing broad service options.
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Up Central
Twin Cities
North Dakota
South Dakota
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
Chicago
Dakota Central Telephone Company
Mrs Chas Smith Praises New Life Pills At 25 Cents
Mrs Chas Smith of West Franklin Maine says she uses Dr King s New Life Pills as a family laxative because they work quietly without fuss. The painless purifiers are sold at H Wheeler s drug store for 25 cents.
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Chas Smith
West Franklin
Maine
Dr. King
H. Wheeler
Excellent Health Advice on Electric Bitters Endorsed
Mrs. M. M. Davison of San Jose California endorses Electric Bitters as a powerful general remedy for headache biliousness and liver and bowel torpor. She claims a bottle provides more digestive benefit than any other remedy. Sold under guarantee at H. Wheeler's drug store for 50 cents.
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M. M. Davison
Gifford Av
San Jose
Cal
H. Wheeler
Arnica Salve touted for sore feet and wounds
Mr. W. Stone of East Poland Maine endorses Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sore feet burns sores cuts and abrasions and even piles. The product is sold under guarantee at H Wheeler's drug store for 25 cents.
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Bucklen
W. Stone
East Poland
Maine
H. Wheeler
Dean's Kidney Pills Credited By Huron Resident
A Huron citizen, Peter VanLeshout of 418 Iowa Street, testifies the Dean's Kidney Pills relieved his six year kidney trouble. He details chronic bladder weakness and severe pain, saying the pills provided reliable relief after years of suffering.
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Peter VanLeshout
Iowa
Huron
S. D
Dean
Sam
Hes
Chipped Beef Featured In Simple Supper Story
A child describes a frugal supper with chipped beef, bread, butter, and sweet milk after a tired mother sent him to buy supper items. The note highlights chipped beef costing 25 cents for a pound and ends with a friendly sign off from Jacob.
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Illinois
Foss
United
Mitchell
Bryan
Lee
Greater
Man of the Hour
Harrold
Zeppelin
Thomases
Cardinal Gibbons III
Big Uncle Tom’s Cabin Co
Uncle Tom
S Cabin
Huron Citien
Palace Pavilion
Caron
Jacob
Newton
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