Political slate for state officers and judiciary listed
The record lists Theodore Roosevelt as president with Charles W. Fair as vice president and a cross section of electors and officials. It names Henry L. Mor teas Roberts H H Gulstine John Q Anderson Charles D R Evans D H Burke W Martin Dighter Gat H G Fuller Dick Haney Samuel H Elrod J E McDougall David Wipf J F Halladay C B Collins Philo Hall G W Nash Turner C J Bach W G Smith among others for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state state auditor attorney general and various commissioners and officials.
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Turner
C. J. Bach
Joes
W. G. Smith
State Fair Likely To Stay In Huron In 1905
The article notes Yankton will push to repeal the law locating the state fair at Huron, but the board of agriculture says the law is premature and a majority favors holding the fair in Huron. With the 1904 contract expired, Yankton faces a tough repeal fight as the 1905 fair is expected to remain in Huron.
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Yankton
Huron
Walter B. Dean
State Board of Agriculture
Walter Old Boy
Board of Agriculture
Divorce Action Shocks Watertown Society Leaders
Prominent Watertown businessman J S Monks sues for absolute divorce from his wife amid a society scandal. Capt Mowery figures in the case as Mrs Monks allegedly received attentions not for the good of the couple. The Monks have three children two minors and one adult daughter. The tale has stilled Watertown social life as reform calls grow.
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Watertown
J. S. Monks
Monks
Mowery
Les
Brazen Brass and Bronson in Capital Plot Alleged
The item claims Mitchell plans to present city hall to the state for capital use and warns that if justice favors Mitchell a campaign for a million dollar capital building will follow led by Harry Brass Senator Bronson and benefactors. It accuses Brass Bronson and supporters of manipulating voters and the election timetable.
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Brazen Brass
Bronson
Mitchell
Harry Brass
Bron$n
Brass and Bronson
Buy Sell A Richards Trvat To Mon Elpressey Borrow
The readable fragments show an unclear request about borrowing a person named Mon Elpressey or trading a Richards Trvat. The text suggests a sale or loan of items or persons but lacks clear details. Further readable context is needed for a precise record.
State liquor system profits and usage report
The commission reports total intoxicant sales of 2 489 894 79 dollars with state profits of 638 482 35 dollars. Saloon fund receives 512 216 35 dollars and 126 266 00 dollars go to the general treasury. Local opposition has largely abated and the plan is deemed satisfactory.
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Saloon
General Treasury
Commission
New York State Backing Roosevelt Grows After St Louis
Evidences multiply that Roosevelt will carry New York against Parker. After the St Louis convention, Parker’s movement boomed in New York but the tide has turned in Roosevelt’s favor. The New York Sun endorses Roosevelt, praising Chicago platform promises over St Louis chaos and urges Roosevelt and Fairbanks victory.
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Roosevelt
New York
Parker
St. Louis
Empire State
New York Sun
Sun
Party of Conservatism
Hun
Chicago
Esopus
Fairbanks
Davis
Theodore Roosevelt
Pierre Wins in Capital Question of 1890
The text notes the capital issue was settled in voters minds and Pierre is a winner. it reflects on the 1890 lesson and the press backing Mitchell, warning against repeating past mistakes. The message urges that the capital be secured and not misused to justify new errors.
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Pierre
Mitchell
Rail project talk fades on Sioux Falls to Madison line
The article notes continued discussion of a Milwaukee railroad from Sioux Falls to Madison, but states Harry Brass has abandoned the Chamberlain to Hills segment while recalling an 1903 effort to lay iron on the Chamberlain to Chamberlain west route led by Harry Hunter.
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Milwaukee Railroad
Sioux Falls
Madison
Harry Brass
Chamberlain
Hills
Hew
Harry Hunter
Dad Osbun criticized for support in Howard Spirit column
Local readers defend Dad Osbun of the Howard Spirit after claims he took 200 dollars from Mitchell to support Pierre. The writer is urged to be charitable and recalls Osbun as a reformer in town affairs.
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Dad” Osbun
Howard Spirit
Pierre
Mitchell
Dad
Standard Oil Suit Tests State Controls on Illuminating Oils
The Standard Oil Company has begun a suit in the United States Court to test the validity of state laws governing the test and sale of illuminating oils. The case is expected to interest the nation and may settle the states' rights to regulate the oil industry.
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Standard Oil Company
United States
Cartoonists face burn out as public pleads for vacation
The overworked cartoonist earns sympathy from readers while the public wishes for a summer break from the comic supplement. The column jokes that the artists follow Uncle Russell Sage's views on vacations, causing lingering fatigue.
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Russell Sage
Brookings remark questions farm claims and town growth
The Brookings Press notes that the man who planned to pay $10,000 for Rosebud claim No. 1 failed to appear and perhaps would not. It questions why a farm joining a new town with uncertain future would be valued over nearby Brookings in a better developed country.
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Brookings Press
Rosebud
Brookings
Optimism and Pessimism as Human Traits
A compact reflection contrasts optimism seen as the bull of the human heart with pessimism described as a beast. The line suggests inner forces shaping attitude and outlook, inviting contemplation of how mood drives action.
Northwest wheat crop doubts cannot cloud overall prosperity
The author argues that even if spring wheat suffers a partial or worse crop, the Northwest remains prosperous due to strong outputs in oats barley corn and livestock. He notes Minneapolis wheat receipts totaling about 86 million bushels in a year and urges optimism, saying broader agricultural and industrial strength will sustain the region.
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Northwest
Minneapolis
Baltic fleet ready for war scene but Ri restricts
The Baltic fleet of Russia can go to the scene of war now without threatening the Japanese navy, but Ri will keep that fleet at home and has no desire to increase submarine boats.
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Baltic
Russia
Wheat a Diminished Burden for South Dakota Farmers
The state faces rust in wheat fields, yet farming shifts away from wheat as a primary reliance. The era of wheat dependence is ending for South Dakota’s farmers as other crops or practices gain prominence.
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South Dakota
Wheat crop rust causes vast damage in South Dakota
Despite severe rust harming wheat, South Dakota farming faces large losses to hay corn and millet production with extensive field impact.
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South Dakota
Dan Patch Track Rejected at Minnesota State Fair
Track for the Dan Patch event at Hamlin Park has been refused drawing disappointment from thousands of Minnesota State Fair visitors. Officials cited scheduling and safety concerns surrounding the venue.
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Dan Patch
Hamlin Park
Minnesota
Yale Leads Reform In College Yell Initiative
The piece notes Yale's example in promoting a new college yell with humor and enthusiasm, contrasting it with Oxford's reform abroad and inviting public support for the change.
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Yale
Oxford
Judge Parker Encounters Kodak Fiend After Election
After November 8 the judge can feed his cattle without fear of molestation as the Kodak fiend’s threat is no longer a concern.
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Parker
Madison Chautauqua association runs behind finances
The Madison Chautauqua association fell $667 behind this year. Chautauquas like county fairs are hard financial propositions for organizers and communities.
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Madison Chautauqua Association
The Frankfort Messenger on Costs of a Strike
The Frankfort Messenger notes that the consumer bears the strike’s cost regardless of which side prevails, offering a sagacious comment on the economic impact of labor actions.
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Frankfort Messenger
Supremacy in Business Rules Causes Distrust and Disaster
The text notes a pattern of strong disregard for business norms leading to heightened attention, widespread distrust, and eventual large-scale disaster. It frames the cycle as a consistent sequence from indifference to consequences.
Macaroni Wheat Fields Escaped the Black Raft
A terse report hints at a conflict between wheat varieties with a reference to Macaroni wheat escaping a black raft. No further details on participants or outcomes are provided in readable text.
Coal output rises sharply in 1903 with Pennsylvania leads
The 1903 U S coal production totaled 359,421,311 short tons, up 57,830,872 from 1902. Anthracite from Pennsylvania reached 74,313,919 tons valued at 152,036,448, while bituminous coal produced 285,107,392 tons valued at 354,154,285. Prices averaged 2.05 for anthracite and 1.24 for bituminous.
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United States
E. W. Parker
Pennsylvania
Ornia
Alaska
N. Gaola
Territory
New Mexico
North Dakota
cnnsylvania +o
Orono Hee
West West
Virginia
Ieee
Maryland
Georgia
Rocky Mountain
Colorado
Montana
Little Japan Aims For World Faval Class Lead
A brief item notes Little Japan seeks advancement toward the world faval class leadership, signaling a bold push in the international arena.
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Japan
Russia Faces Uphill Struggle as Japan Advances
The report notes Russia endures a series of grim days while Japanese commanders push operations forward, signaling intensified conflict and mounting toll on Russian forces.
Sam Elrod’s Clothes Suit the Common People
A brief remark notes Sam Elrod’s attire appears suitable for everyday readers while commenting that the Port Arthur fleet failed to outrun a pursuit, hinting at a broader action or incident.
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Sam Elrod
Open Lands at Devil's Lake Indian Reservation Available
110000 acres of fertile government land in Western Bay open to settlement with registration from August 8 to 20. Low rates via the North-Western Line from August 6 to 11. Full particulars available from Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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Chicago & North
Western R’y
World's Fair Coach Excursions to St Louis
Low fare coach trips to the St Louis World's Fair offered on August 15 and 29 via the Chicago & North Western Railway. Round trip from Huron is 16.40 with seven day return limit. Other daily favorable rates with liberal return limits and privileges. Tickets and schedules available from Chicago & North Western ticket agents.
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St. Louis
Chicago & North-Western
Ba Y
Huron
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Very Low Excursion Rates to San Francisco and Los Angeles
Special outward and return excursion rates from all stations August 15 to September 10 for the K. T. Conclave and S. O. O. F. Sovereign Grand Lodge meeting in San Francisco. Trains leave Chicago August 18 and 25 with stopovers and side trips. Daily fast through service to California on The Overland Limited and The California Express with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars. For itineraries contact Chicago & North Western Railway agents.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
K. T
S. O. O. F. Sovereign Grand Lodge
Chicago
California
Overland Limited
Chicago & North-Western Ra Y
Special Reduced Excursion Rates Announced by Great Railway
Chicago & North Western Railway announces reduced excursion fares from all points for events including Louisville on Aug 16 29 for K P Encampment and San Francisco Sept 5 9 for Triennial Conclave Templar and Sept 19 25 for Sovereign Grand Lodge I O O P with dates and destinations listed.
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Chicago & North-Western Railway
Louisville
K- P
San Francisco
Ts Templar
San Frastinne
Soverign Grand Lodge
Russia Japan China replies over Ryeshiteli incident
Russia presses for restitution after the night attack on the Ryeshitelni. China replies with general friendship and neutrality while blaming Admiral Sah for failing to protect the ship and noting a Japanese destroyer overhaul and a refused return. Britain advises apology but China’s stance remains firm.
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Russia
Senthe
Great Britain
Japan
China
Sah
Japs to Storm Port Arthur If Stoessel Holds
Aug 18 St Petersburg dispatch says Japan demands surrender of Port Arthur while offering non-combatants safe departure. Military voices doubt Stoessel will yield while food and ammunition last, noting Russian fortress history and Sebastopol’s storming as precedent.
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St. Petersburg
The
Mikado
Port Arthur
War Office
Steessel
Stoessel
Associated Press
Sebastopol
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