Crawford Speech and Rail Drama Split Across Nations
A June 24, 1909 note recalls Crawford’s first Senate speech delivered in a vivid cerulean attire while LaFollette advised restraint. The piece contrasts Senate iron ore forecasts from Burrows, Smith, and others, with Crawford predicting iron scarcity in forty years amid tariff debates. The Aberdeen news discusses Northwestern’s station plans and Huron’s future rail facilities as Aberdeen grows.
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Saturday Evening Post
United States
Crawford
Senate
Burrows
Smith
Michigan
South Dakota
Coe
Senator McLaurin
LaFollette
J.1follette
Mrs Sarah T Rorer Lectures Inspire Huron Ladies
Over four weeks Mrs Rorer delivered domestic science talks to Huron women and other public lectures. Though attendance was modest, believers say her visit benefited the community by promoting healthier living, work, and service, and showing age is not destiny.
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Sarah T. Rorer
Huron
Referendum Law Blamed for Seven Foot Ballot Flap
The Argus Leader faults the referendum law for a seven foot ballot, saying the legislature and executives are responsible. It argues a more prudent legislature could have avoided the burden and veto, noting the state's drift toward fixing sheet and ballot lengths amid false issues.
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Argus
Coast extension of Milwaukee line approved by President Earling
President Earling authorizes through freight acceptance on the Milwaukee coast extension from Mobridge to Seattle. Construction began in April 1906 and the 1400 mile line was built in under three years, marking a major railroad expansion to the coast.
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Milwaukee
Earling
Mobridge
Point
Seattle
Burke Effort Secures Sherman Visit to Huron Fair
Congressman Burke earns praise for persuading Vice President Sherman to attend the state fair in Huron. Burke and Sherman are long time allies, sharing past service on committees in the lower house and deep familiarity.
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Huron
Congressman Burke
Sherman
Burke
Peculiar Kaufmann murder verdict shocks readers
The Kaufmann trial ends with a strange verdict, finding Mrs. Kaufmann guilty of battery though Agnes Poireis died from her acts. Critics say the jury’s reasoning was flawed and fear the case may be retried in the press. The lengthy three year saga ends, with hopes it rests now.
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Kaufmann
Agnes Poireis
New Banking Law Raises Capital to Ten Thousand Dollars
The state adopts a new banking law effective July 1 requiring a minimum capital stock of 10,000 dollars, up from 3,000. It mandates increases when deposits exceed ten times capital and bans vague deposits beyond fifteen times capital. The measure aims to safeguard depositors and strengthen larger banks.
Taft urges tariff amendment and income tax resolution
President Taft urges congress in a special message to pass a 2 percent tax on undistributed corporate earnings and to submit a constitutional amendment empowering Congress to levy an income tax. He takes a strong stance, though some insurgents and Democrats oppose, viewing it as a substitute for a direct income tax.
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Pres. Taft
Congress
Senator Crawford backs pulp duty hike in tariff vote
Senator Crawford campaigned against duties on wood pulp but voted to raise the pulp duty from two to four dollars when the tariff bill passed. He had told South Dakota publishers he opposed the duty while in Congress.
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Crawford
United States Senate
South Dakota
Senate
The Horse Trade Endures Amid Auto Competition
A commentary argues that fear of automobiles driving out horse breeding is unfounded. It notes standard market values for good horses at 200 to 300 dollars and common stock at 100 to 150 dollars, suggesting profits sustain horse raising as long as there is money in the business.
Aberdeen Hosts Grand Dakota Home Coming Parade
Aberdeen drew one of its largest crowds for the Dakota Home Coming celebration on Wednesday as a record parade impressed spectators and showcased the state’s finest civic pageantry.
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Aberdeen
Paul divorce case cited as not proving misconduct
Fragmentary quotation from a divorce case notes that no disgraceful or lewd behavior by Mrs. Gould was proven. The incomplete evidence is described as failing to show such conduct, reflecting the court’s stance on disputed allegations.
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Gould
Paul
Public call to curb traveling beggars in Huron
In the past month mendicants of both sexes have swarmed the city and neighboring towns, often posing as disabled to gain sympathy and money. The piece urges public protection against impostors, noting many are able-bodied and work, and suggests urgent local enforcement to drive them out.
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Huron
South Dakota jobbers seek fair share of regional trade
The article notes that wholesalers in Chicago Minneapolis St Paul Sioux City Omaha and other centers recognize South Dakota’s large market. It highlights recent trips by St Paul Milwaukee Sioux Falls Watertown and Deadwood traders to assess and secure supply lines, underscoring the need for South Dakota firms to capture a fair share of three quarters of a million residents’ purchasing power.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Sioux City
Omaha
South Dakota
Milwaukee
Black Hills
Sions Falls
Deadwood
Sioux Falls
Watertown
Dakota Central
South
Transcontinental Auto Race History and Record
A historical look at long distance auto expeditions notes the shift from solo drivers to crews. It recalls Lt Muetler’s 1906 San Francisco to New York motorcycle drive in 31 days 12 hours, surpassing the previous solo auto record by 85 hours.
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Lt.Muetler
Cleveland
San Francisco
New York
Ex Governor Andrews Shifts to South Dakota Livestock Trade
Former governor ends railroad focus and sells holdings in Toledo and Detroit to concentrate on South Dakota cattle hogs and tins. He carves a niche in buying and selling prized steers and hogs, claiming deep knowledge of the stock.
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Andrews
Toledo
Detroit
South Dakota
Equal suffrage headquarters eyed in two South Dakota towns
Aberdeen and Sioux Falls are both suggested as possible headquarters for the equal suffrage association in the coming campaign. The group has not chosen a favored city and notes both towns are difficult to access, proposing a compromise on the more reachable city of Hurin in South Dakota.
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Aberdeen
Sioux Falls
Og&er
Equal Suffrage Association
Hurin
South Dakota
State apportions school fund to reach $400000
The state land department has apportioned the school fund to the various schools of the state. The apportionment amounted to $400,000.
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State Land Department
Insurgent Senate Forces Collapse Amid LaFollette Fringe
Insurgent forces within the United States Senate are said to be breaking apart rapidly. Soon Senator LaFollette is expected to stand alone in his insurgent position.
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United Staes
Senate
LaFollette
Huron Leads South Dakota Towns in Growth and Aberdeen Event Success
Nearly every town in South Dakota shows rapid growth in wealth and population. Aberdeen hosts a "Home-Coming" event that is reported as a great success in every way, reflecting broad community enthusiasm and progress.
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South Dakota
Huron
Aberdeen
Aberdeen Redfield Geologic Folio Published by USGS
The Aberdeen Redfield geologic folio maps and describes an area in east central South Dakota covering most of Spink County and parts of Faulk, Hood, Edmunds and Beadle counties. It details relief drainage geologic features including glacial deposits and a geologic history sketch, notes on mineral deposits water resources and soils, and includes thirteen pages of text plus topographic and geologic maps. It may be obtained for 24 cents by remitting to the Director of the Survey at Washington.
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Aberdeen-Redfield
Eastcentral
South Dakota
United States Geological Survey
Spink County
Faulk, Hood, Edmunds, and
Beadle Courties
Washington
Joy Goulds Legacy Sparks Family Feud Over Inheritance
Joy Gould left a vast fortune to his children but the heirs soon clash over how to share the estate. The dispute centers on trust terms and the interpretation of the patriarchs will, with legal wrangling expected to unfold in the probate court.
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Joy Gould
Willia Cook to Get Office If a Fitting Space Is Found
It is understood that Willia Cook is to have an office if one can be found to fit him, that is one small enough.
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Willia Cook
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Universal Cure
Catarrh is described as a constitutional disease and Hall's Catarrh Cure is promoted as the only positive cure. The ad claims internal action via blood and mucous surfaces, offers $100 reward for any uncured case, and urges sending testimonials. Address F J Cheney & Co Toledo and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
Morning Grouch Cheerful Wake Up Call Detroits Free Press
Detriot Free Press urges readers to rise with a smile and a cheery word. The poem aside, it argues life has larger troubles than a bad morning coffee and trivial annoyances. It encourages resilience and a positive start to the day.
Quote from Wm Thompson on Sioux Falls encampment attendance
A fragmented postscript from Wm Thompson notes reluctance to attend the Encampment at Sioux Falls while defending the West and his continued aid to others. He states he will not apologize for fellow men away from home. The wording reflects personal stance rather than a formal announcement.
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Sioux Falls
Morning Herald
Thompson
Battle of Servants in Gould Case Continues in New York
In New York on June 23 the divorce and alimony suit of Mrs. Katherine Gould against Howard Gould progressed with rebuttal witnesses. Maids, butlers, gardeners, and other Gould estate staff from Port Washington and Lynesbury testified on Mrs. Gould contemporaneous conduct. The plaintiff’s attorney Mr. Shearn said about thirty more witnesses remain and Mrs. Gould may testify again as the trial extends over several days.
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New York
Katherine Clommer
Gould
Howard Gould
Port Washington
Lynesbury
Shearn
Illinois Primary Law Declared Invalid by State Supreme Court
Springfield June 17 The state supreme court struck down the latest primary election law as unconstitutional marking the third time a state law governing primaries was invalidated. Critics cited cumbersome machinery and party power, while supporters urge a direct primary act and possible legislative session call by Governor Deheen to enact such a statute. The nullified law forced voters to declare allegiance to a party and allowed cross party participation, triggering fraud indictments in Chicago tied to August primaries.
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Springfield
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Illinois
Deheen
Chicago
Nelson Clifford title bout billed as 20 round clash
Oklahoma City on June 22 reports Battling Nelson the lightweight champion appears fit for a hard contest against Jack Clifford though many doubt the fight will go the full twenty rounds. Clifford has trained hard to reach condition while Nelson has arrived several days early for the bout.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Battling Nelson
Jack Clifford
Clitora
Nelson
Battle with robbers ends in deputy’s death
In Murk oo ee Oklahoma a gun battle between officers and three bandits who seized a St. Louis Iron Mountain and a Southern freight train near Brags left Deputy Constable Johnson Kirk dead. Robber Paul Williams was shot and captured. two others escaped.
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Murkogee
Okla
Otcers
Tentr
St. Louis
Iron Mountain
Brags
Johnson Kirk
Paul Williams
Fileks
Deserted Antimony Town Reverts to State
De Queen Arkansas June 19 The entire town of Antimony Howard county has reverted to the state due to no bidders when offered for sale for taxes. The town centers on antimony deposits once thought valuable but mines were abandoned after ore was extracted.
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Arck
Antimony
Howard County
Ortead
State Fair Races Entries Grow for 1909 Bright Outlook
Superintendent Smith, in Huron, released a list of state fair entries with a larger, more diverse lineup than ever. The speed department leads with numerous two year old trot entries from South Dakota breeders and owners, signaling a record fair in every respect despite weather. The three year old or under trot stakes stand at 522 dollars with many notable entrants listed.
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Stateylies Tangs
Smith
Huron
Joe Boy
Smith Jimmie Sprague
H. Henson
Lee Judge Aikens
Braley
South Dakota 1909 Harness Racing Program and Entries
A dense list of horse names, owners, and pedigrees for a South Dakota racing meeting. Includes two year old and three year old pacing and trotting divisions, with owners such as Dick Allen, Edgewood Farm, and Braley, plus tracks at Estelline and Huron. Details race dates September 14–16 1909, with purses and entries by class, and officials J. W. Campbell president and Hugh Smith superintendent.
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Roy K
Abe Lincoln
Heing
Crystal Hiker
John Quintin
Dick Dilton
AL Methege
E. Carpenter
Don Densmore
Heed
A. Dinnis
Willie Win
Boccenee
Braley
Baumains
B.dowed
Tynen
Marion Thussell
Huch Smith Erteler
Hugh Meehan
Corwith
Dean
ML Poy Jay
B. H
Lockwood
Lou Burton
B.S
W. A. Mathews
Lee Allerton, Jr
Elk
Roy Chisholm Felix
Helen of Troy
Wilkes
B. G
W.S. Pike
S. D
Harry Mix
Henry Williams
Lady Sprauc
E. Burns
Estelline Bell
M. J. W. Catlett
L. Johnson
Lcantaro Farm
Perry
Hugh Smith
She’s Wright
Br. M
Grint
Miss Lindsay
Mes
Mary J. Kimball
Fancona
Dinnie
Nervilla
Dinnie Meier
W. Braley Sith Pack
Smw
Estelline
Gribbon Wiltomont
BI S
D. McClelland
Dolly Mix
M. C
Allen
Allen C. C. Coates
EPIL
Itieppe Peices
Tandom
Sun
South Dakota
J. W. Campbell
C. N. McKvaine
Huron
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Northwestern
Huronite
van Ard
Conn
Rnelson
Clifford
State Fair
Pidoff Star
O. Walsten
G. Chas
Kittie Sprague
Ienitin
Av Neill
Abraham, B
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