Wingfield chosen as governor Vessey private secretary
The Pierre Dakotan reports Governor Vessey selecting J. L. Wingfield for his private secretaryship. The piece notes campaign contribution reform as a positive step and references figures for Taft and Bryan campaigns. It also mentions Chapin’s view on whiskeyites allying with Republicans and tariff policy shifts involving Uncle Joe Cannon. The U S Supreme Court upholds a Virginia railroad two cent passenger rate as constitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Dakotan
Vessey
J. L. Wingfield
Supreme Court of the United States
Railway Commission of Virginia
Christmas Spirit Warns Against Covetous Minds
The excerpt urges readers to keep in mind the holiday spirit and avoid envy or coveting others gifts. It questions Mr. Taft's interest in the New York senatorship and wonders why Republicans in the Empire State would seek his input on candidate selection. It critiques presidential meddling in state affairs as a potential Republican policy shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doane Robinson
Taft
New York
Empire State
United States Senate
Republican Party
Call for Five Member Supreme Court to Speed Justice
The article argues the state court system is overworked and cannot deliver speedy justice to litigants. It urges the legislature to increase the supreme court from four to five members, claiming it would be economical and improve efficiency for all parties seeking timely rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Loucks and sons form Watertown publishing company
H L Loucks and sons organize a stock company with 25000 capital to publish the Watertown Times. Loucks becomes editor as he returns to journalism after years in farming. The Huronite wishes the new firm significant success and notes his national fame as a versatile writer and populist leader.
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H. L
South Dakota
Dever County
Sone
Watertown
Harriman Warns on Economic Policy At New York Banquet
Mr Harriman, described as a notable ora tor and financier, spoke at a New York banquet linking finance and policy. He warned that the inter state commerce act must adapt to Sherman acts, and urged government action to ensure money and labor power prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Harriman
New York
United States
Harrian
Huronite Thanks Contestants and Public for Support
The Huronite expresses appreciation for the contestants in the diamond ring contest and for the generous public patronage. The editor thanks all and hopes to repay in kind as the years go by.
Taft invites Hitchcock for Postmaster General job
The article notes President Taft may appoint Frank G Hitchcock chairman of the Republican National Committee to be Postmaster General, signaling political influence in the post office. Hitchcock rose to prominence by leveraging his prior role to secure delegates from a key bloc for his former chief. It discusses tariff policy and aims to balance protection with reform while opposing harsh treatment of protected industries.
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Taft
Frank G. Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Hitchcock
State presses for five Supreme Court judges election path
The state press favors increasing Supreme Court judges to five and rejects appointments. It argues additions should be elected at the next general election and qualify after the official count, asserting that appointments undermine long term service and should never be used for circuit or supreme judges.
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Supreme Court
Proposed Supreme Court size increase discussed
The article notes general approval of raising Supreme Court membership. It cites a constitutional provision allowing the legislature to increase the number of judges to five when deemed wise, and comments on the court’s business dynamics.
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Supreme Court
Debate on Direct Election of New York Senators
The piece argues for electing U S senators by the people rather than by the legislature. It notes Senator Platt’s term ending soon and claims Timothy Woodruff and Elihu Root have influenced Taft’s chosen successor, suggesting a nonbinding tr party agreement that bypasses the legislature.
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New York
United States
Fouth
Platt
Timothy Woodruff
Republican State Committee
Taft
Ohio
Elihu Root
Root
Empire State
Charge Is to Longstaff in Crazy Belt Menace
The Argus Leader laments misattribution of the term crazy belt to Minnehaha county and warns the charge should be directed at John Longstaff of the Huron group. The phrase has spread statewide, causing regret but no remedy to halt its spread.
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Argus Leader
Minnehaha County
John Longstaff
Argus-Leader
Advice for a Boy in the December American Magazine
Stewart Edward White reviews Stories of a Boy Life in the December American Magazine. He notes the first story Until the Last Shot promises to join White’s notable body of work, alongside The Blazed Trail The Forest and The Mystery coauthored with Samuel Hopkins Adams.
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Stewart Edward White
Gran is never defeated until the last shot is fired
Mr Kincaid offers a grave reminder to Bobby that Gran remains undefeated while striving fully and never loses heart, no matter the outcome. The guidance underlines perseverance and effort as the defining measure of defeat or victory.
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Bobby
Mr. Kincaid
Gran
Honest officials praised in State Graphic note
A clipped line from The Graphic emphasizes support for honest officials who have served the state, while criticizing vague claims of a personal following and urging specificity in statements. The piece frames fidelity to public service as rightful and warranted.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Testimony
An old drug advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for a cure Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists Hall's Cure from Hall's Cutarch Cuic and Wal ding Kinnan Marvin as endorsers. The notice cites I J Cheney's integrity and promotes Catarrh Cure taken internally with testimonials available.
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Hall
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
I. J. Cheney
Steen
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Chin
Nail
Publicity scheme trims three million spent in SD race
The South Dakota Taft Vessey campaign spent 13303.64 to run state efforts with a 163.36 balance held for two years. The piece argues publicity reduces claimed spending from three million dollars, dampening critics and shifting attention away from large sums. It notes pastors and denouncing editors, and mocks yellow journalists.
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South Dakota
Taft
Vessey
Republication National
Yuft
Vessey to Take Pierre House as Governor Residence
The article notes Vessey will move his family to Pierre and live in the governor’s mansion during his term, aiming to set a precedent that future governors should reside in the capital. It contrasts with the view that Republican governors merely used office as a boost while others ran political operations.
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Vessey
Pierre
Republican Party
Fio
Kimball
Meleite
Capitol
Sheldon
Norrich
Elrod
Gualided
Skeldon
Áed
Electric Bitters touted as remedy for stomach and liver ills
Medicine 14 Medicior and W C Kiestler of Halliday Ark praise Electric Bitters as a cure for stomach and liver troubles and run down conditions. The product purifies blood, tones nerves, and restores vigor. Wheeler's drug store offers a money back guarantee if it fails to help.
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W. C. Kiestler
Halliday Ark
Wheelers Drug Store
Texas land excursion delayed to December or January
The Gulf Coast trip planned for November 17 is deferred to a later date, around December 1 or January, based on convenience for potential travelers. Meanwhile booklets with information are available. contact Philip Lawrence, Suite 10, Hills block, for copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast
Philip Lawrence
Suite 10
Hills Block
This Is Worth Steading Cold Sore Cure Endorsement
Leo F. Yzelinski of 6 Gibson St Buffalo New York says he cured a severe cold sore with Bucklin's Amica Salve. He applied it once daily for five days over two days until the sore disappeared. Sold with guarantee at H Wheelers drug store 25e.
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Leo F. Yzelinski
Gibson St
Buffalo
N. Y
Bucklin
Garantee
H Wheelers Drug Store
Rummage Sale at Guild Hall Near Episcopal Church
Best ever rummage sale advertised at Guild Hall beside the Episcopal church. Large stock, clean goods, very low prices. Man almost new items plus big bargains at the Fourth Street location, half a block west of Dakota Avenue.
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Episcopal Church
Dakota Avenue
Property listing in Liberty area seeks buyers
The fragment notes 150 acres under cultivation near Liberty Minnesota with an address given as Willis Rashy and Winnie J Bao. It reads like a local real estate notice with partial names and locations.
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Porrent—South Balf
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Bryan
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