Shadow Not the Substance of New Freight Tariff
Jim Hill implements a new merger lines tariff reducing local merchandise charges about 8 percent. Grain flour lumber coal and livestock are unaffected. Great Northern Northern Pacific and Soo cross routes show meaningful cuts while competing lines retain old rates in some zones. The author argues the tariff is a shadow rather than real relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hill
Northwest
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Soo
Chicago and North-Western
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Geo W Nash Candidacy For State Superintendent
The Huron-ite endorses Geo W Nash for state superintendent of schools noting his strong educational background. Nash trained at Yankton College, studied in Germany, earned a Master of Science, and taught mathematics and astronomy at Yankton College since 1897, making him a leading educator in the state.
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Geo. W. Nash
Pinkham
Miller
Nash
Lincoln County
Yankton College
University of
University of Minnesota
West Taxes and Freight Rates Spark Hill Debate
The article argues that ratloc rates are lower in the west, challenging Mr. Hill’s view. It contends western shipments face heavy railroad taxes while the region’s vast resources and people’s energy prevent dire poverty.
Mrs Doane Robinson Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Doane Robinson died at her Aberdeen home Friday afternoon after a brief illness of acute bronchitis. The bereaved husband, sons, and community mourn the loss of a devoted wife and mother with heartfelt sympathy offered to the family in this hour of trial.
Aberdeen News predicts Aberdeen to become a 25000 population city
The Aberdeen News hails Aberdeen as a growing rail center and forecasts the city will reach 25000 inhabitants within ten years. The piece notes Huron would follow closely as Aberdeen grows and expresses cautious optimism about the population milestone.
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Aberdeen News
Aberdeen
Huron
Populist vs Republican Oil Inspector Reports Highlight Tally
A state oil inspector’s lengthy report yielded $14.09 for the treasury, while his successor’s concise report netted $1100. The contrast illustrates differing styles in public accountability and fiscal reporting.
Honest Republicans Prefer Reformers Says Office
Gov Herreid code commission holds session in Deadwood as revision progresses. The first copy will be printed and 250 bound copies must reach the legislature by its January meeting.
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Gov. Herreid
Deadwood
Mitchell and Redfield prepare for capital fight arena
Mitchell braces for a cap ital confrontation while Redfield readies to enter the removal arena. Huron remains fit and eager, used to defeats yet prepared for the fray, as towns react with mixed sentiment toward the ongoing struggle.
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Mitchell
Redfield
Huron
Roosevelt backs canal project and party platform push
President Roosevelt endorses building an inter oceanic canal and urges party platform commitments. His stance aims to rally Congress and gain broad national support for the initiative.
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Roosevelt
Yankton Moves to Ban Gambling Amid Ad Campaign
The city of Yankton conducts an anti gambling crusade aiming to suppress gambling activity. Citizens are poised to judge the effort, with the广告 campaign noted as a potential success if the ban stalls.
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Yankton
Roosevelt backs government telegraph ownership
The article notes President Roosevelt favors government ownership of telegraph lines and suggests the next steps include express companies and railways. It asserts the Republican party will be large enough to solve these problems in the interests of the people.
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Roosevelt
Republican Party
Weather Break Brings Brief Relief From Warm Months
A brief witter weather spell offers relief from the extreme warmth of December and January, easing the fatigue caused by the prolonged heat.
Aberdeen Public Building Bill Approved for 75000 Dollar Increase
The senate committee on public buildings has favorably reported Senator Kittredge’s bill to appropriate an additional 75000 dollars for the Aberdeen public building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Committee On Public Buildings
Kittredge
Aberdeen
Sugar Trust Press Influence Traced in Publications
The sugar trust presses the country to the limit and Havermeyer's influence appears in requests for publication of sugar statistics when scrutiny is applied.
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Sugar Trust
Havermeyer
Nelson Bill Creates Bureau of Commerce Passed Senate
Senator Nelson's bill creating the bureau of commerce passed the senate with amendments naming the cabinet officer as secretary of commerce and labor. The action marks a shift in federal organization aligning commerce powers under a joint cabinet post.
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Nelson
Bureau of Commerce
Senate
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Croker’s Parting Words Backed by Historical Forecast
The remark about being buried in the same ground proves eerily prophetic, as a misdated note suggests he implied a burial at a cemetery where a previous November burial occurred. This reflection ties to Croker’s persona and the era’s funerary rituals.
Schwab’s tough luck abroad stirs Pittsburgh pride
Charles Schwab encounters stiff odds overseas and fails to impress nabobs abroad, though he remains secure in Pittsburgh where his standing is solid.
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Charles Schwab
Pittsburg
Congressman Burke Returns to Washington After Boston Funeral
Congressman Burke travels from Boston where he attended the funeral of his venerable uncle before returning to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
Washington
Boston
McCleary Bill Moves Favorably in Agriculture Committee
The house committee on agriculture reports the McCleary anti oleomargarine bill favorably. The measure seeks to regulate oleomargarine production and labeling, advancing toward potential floor action.
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House Committee On Agriculture
Nelson’s bill creates commerce secretary post in Senate pass
Senator Nelson introduces a bill to establish a new cabinet position the secretary of commerce and the proposal is expected to clear the Senate. The measure would elevate commerce oversight and set standards for economic policy at the federal level.
The Cataract Sioux Fails Tender Banquet to SD Press Association
The Cataract Sioux Fails plans a banquet for members of the South Dakota Press Association, signaling a social event wrapped in journalism circles.
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South Dakota Press Association
Republican Leaders Weigh Repeal of Bankruptcy Act
House Republicans seriously consider repealing the bankruptcy act as a major policy shift. Leaders discuss potential implications for creditors debtors and the broader economy amid internal party debate.
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House
Klondike 1901 Gold Output Reported at 18 Million
The gold output of the Klondike for 1901 is placed at 18 million dollars. Watertown seeks the next Republican state convention. Croker is described as returning to influence.
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Klondike
Watertown
Providence Solar Joke at Church Service
A church visit on Sunday evening yields a humorous scene as Deacon Dyer’s coin mishap provokes laughter. The narrator notes a dry sermon but finds edification in the providential moment, describing the deacon as focused on cheap acts and coin schemes. The incident sparks amusement and a belief in a force in nature protecting the honest from counterfeit men.
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Madison
Dyer
Providence
Hitch Them Together
Brother Taylor of the Alexandria Herald advocates reviving a Jim river canal by diverting Missouri water into the Jim to create a navigable canal and irrigation system. He argues the plan is feasible, noting the Jim is downstream from the Missouri and would become navigable with a diversion. The piece backs the idea and invites support.
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Watertown
Brother Taylor
Alexandria Herald
Jim River
Missouri
North Dakota
Jim
Gulf
Public Sentiment Directing Newspaperdom Crisis
The piece warns editors against letting public passion steer coverage and urges steadfast integrity. It likens fearless truth telling to a beacon in darkness guiding truth and righteousness, citing historical imagery of Scotland and Loch Leven to inspire courage.
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Gadarene
Kimross
Loch Leven
Scotland
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Alleged Claim
An old testimonial style ad offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous activity remedy. Endorsements from Toledo druggists West Truax Walding Kinnan Maggin cite F J Cheney & Co as trustworthy. The copy claims internal use and a 75 cent price.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Ohio
Walding, Kinnan & Maggin
Nasal Catarrh Cured by Peruna, Say Chicago and New York Readers
Prominent individuals report Peruna cured nasal catarrh after years of suffering. Letters from Rudolph M. Patterson of Chicago and Mrs. J. C. Garrett of New York praise the remedy. The ad argues catarrh is widespread and hard to cure, touting Peruna as the internal solution under Dr. Hartman.
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Rudolph M. Patterson
Chicago
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Peruna Medicine Company
Peruna
J. C. Garrett
West 117Th Street
New York City
Hartman
Camillus Senne
West 129Th Street
New York
Governors urged to back South Dakota at St Louis expo
The Retail Merchants Association and the Horticultural Society of South Dakota in Sioux Falls ask the governor to focus on securing state representation at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. They urge building on the expo grounds and raising funds, with county borrowing as a supported plan.
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Sioux Falls
State Retail Merchants’ Association
State Horticultural Society
South Dakota
St. Louis
Exposition
Governor to attend business meeting on Dakota exposition
At the Huron convention next month South Dakota business leaders and the governor will discuss representation at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. They aim to form a plan to secure a South Dakota presence on the exposition grounds with popular support backing participation.
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Sioux Falls
Huron
South Dakota
Remedy Lies With the People
An Alexandria Herald column blames the legislature for suffering under the alleged illuminant sold by Standard Oil. It urges the public to push for relief via the next legislature and have lawmakers pledged to act.
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Alexandria Herald
Standard Oil Company
Bishop Makes a Hit. Salem Special.
Capital removal from Pierre to Huron is cited as a campaign issue next fall. Legislators will be chosen on their stance on removal. Pierre will begin railroad construction immediately and continue through the summer.
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Salem
Pierre
Huron
Easy Foot-Ease for sore damp feet
An old advertisement notes Allen's Foot-Ease powder keeps feet warm and dry curing chilbrains swollen sweating and aching damp feet. Sold at all druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
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Allen
Hawaii Lone Hope for Cuba Trade Shifts
The Havana reciprocity debate resumes before the House Ways and Means Committee. William Haywood testifies that Hawaii fears any Cuba free trade would ruin its sugar economy and labor system. He suggests a 10 percent concession might be tolerable while full free trade would threaten Hawaiian industry. In Davenport Iowa Baron Otto von Schaezler attempts suicide after renouncing his title amid his wife’s American residence. he wounds himself and is jailed as divorce proceedings loom.
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Washington
House
Means
William Haywood
Hawaii
Chamber of Commerce of
Congress
United States
Cuba
Payne
Mr. Haywood
Davenport, Ia
Otto von Schaezler
Germany
America
Shaw Leaves for Washington for Treasury Post
Des Moines reports Governor Shaw and his wife heading to Washington to reside at the Arlington hotel and later secure a house. Shaw plans to assume duties as secretary of the treasury on February 1 with the entire family joining him in Washington for the summer.
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Shaw
Washington
Des Moines
Arlington Hotel
Freight wreck injures many near Mexico Missouri
A freight train with passengers on the Chicago and Alton branch from Jefferson to Mexico ran off the track about two miles from town. A broken rail is suspected to have caused the derailment, injuring nearly all the passengers in the coach, some seriously.
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Mexico
Chicago and Alton
Jefferson
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Shiloh
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Croker
Secretary of Commerce
En Olled
South Dakota Agricul
Tural College
Frank Crane
Supreme Court
Washington, D. C
Cat Croker
Chicago, Ill
Dr. Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Bishop
Ruin Hawati
Baron Schaezler
Fenner
St.vitus
Echaeed
Page Woven Wire Fence Co
Adrian, Michigan
Barnes, Cary & CO
Security Bank of Minneapolis
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