Taft visit to South Dakota splits insurgent factions
The Sioux Falls Press casts Taft as a social guest not a peacemaker in South Dakota. It argues Taft would not unite the factions led by Gamble and Crawford and hints he would align with Senator Kittredge if forced to choose. The piece notes the insurgents’ hostility to Taft’s candidacy and cites recent political tensions.
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Taft
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Mr. Taft
Kittredge
Gamble
National Capitol
Congressman Mann
Congressional Record
Senator Kittredge
Bryan
Crawford and Gamble
Judge Landis Denies New Trial in Oil Trust Case
A Chicago federal judge denies a request for a new trial and seeks financial details from the oil trust to gauge possible penalties. He has summoned Magnates to disclose condition and capacity to pay fines. The piece notes public admiration for the judge and predicts July 6 court movements involving Rockefeller and Rogers.
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Landis
Federal Court
Chicago
Oil Trust
Lindis
White
City Council Faces Licenses Fight Over Saloons
Tonight the council must decide annual liquor licenses with reports the body plans to cap licenses at the previous year’s level. Citizens warn a denial could spark a voter-led move to end saloons, with anonymous letters noting a push for a dry year and even relocation of lounges to side streets.
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Huron
Special Messenger Delivery Fee Proposed Increase
The post office proposes a change starting July 1 requiring ten cents extra on letters for four special messenger deliveries. The surcharge is described as a leniency measure across the face of the letter to cover guardian fare.
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Post Office Department
Senator Kittredge to Speak on Panama Canal at Madison Chautauqua
Senator Kittredge will address the Madison Chautauqua next week on the Panama Canal question. He is hailed as the best informed man in the country on this topic and the Chautauqua management invited him to speak, reflecting South Dakota’s pride in producing a figure of world renown through exceptional ability.
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Kittredge
Madison Chautauqua
Panama Canal
Chautauqua
South Dakota
North-Western to run through trains to Black Hills soon
The Pierre and Rapid City extension is completed marking an epoch in state history. Since the line reached Pierre, hopes for a connection grew after years of disappointment. The rail link unites two diverse regions and promises great benefit to all.
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Black Hills
Pierre and
Rapid City
Pierre
Bail Granted To Mrs Kaufmann Under State Constitution
The state constitution allows all non capital offenses to be bail able and Mrs Kaufmann was admitted to bail. Critics blame the court, but the constitution is at fault for permitting release despite the severity of the crime.
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Kaufmann
Aristocrats vs Common Herd Predicted at State Convention
The article demeans insurgent leaders as a "common herd" and says the majority in the state would overwhelm a few aristocrats like Gamble, Crawford, Shober, and Cook if the common people act at the next convention. The language warns of a potential shock to these elites.
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Gamble
Crawford
Shober
Cook
Commonwealth
Taftается Breakfast Meeting Question in Sioux Falls
The text notes a possible question to Mr Taft about breakfast companionship in Sioux Falls and hints he may have read about graft charges against Gamble and Congressman Mann’s April 18 speech in the Congressional Record.
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Taft
Sioux’ Falls
Gamble
Congressman Mann
South Dakota State Fair Premiums to Boost Exhibits
The board of agriculture will soon issue the annual premium list. Premiums will appear more attractive this year, encouraging exhibitors to enter. Efforts aim to place the South Dakota fair on an equal footing with neighboring state fairs.
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Board of Agriculture
South Dakota
Railroads to Raise Freight Rates and Renew Ads
Railroads plan higher freight charges and renew advertising contracts exchangeable for newspaper space. State laws may need amendment so South Dakota newspaper men can ride trains occasionally.
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South Dakota
Pierre Dakotan objects to four-city prophecy
The Pierre Dakotan rejects Miller Press forecast that Aberdeen Huron Watertown and Mitchell will be South Dakota’s four largest cities. It resents Pierre being omitted from the list and challenges the projection.
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Pierre Dakotan
Miller Press
Aberdeen
Huron
Watertown
Mitchell
South Dakota
Pierre
Dakotan
La Follette Presidential Boom Faces Interstate Hurdles
The Wisconsin figure's bid faces tough work to gain nationwide support despite insurgent resistance within Wisconsin denying his presidential aim.
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la Follette
Wisconsin
Coolest June in 75 years says Washington bureau
The Washington weather bureau reports that last month was the coolest June in 75 years. Officials admit they cannot recall a cooler June in living memory and rely on the bureau’s assessment.
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Washington Weather Bureau
Bureau
Taft and Indigestion at Breakfast Prices
A fragment notes Taft suffers indigestion while moving about and remarks breakfasts priced at 3.65 dollars disrupt internal arrangements.
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Taft
Senator Vessey poised to succeed Crawford in Wessington Springs
Senator Vessey of Wessington Springs is slated to succeed Mr Crawford. Vessey is described as a successful businessman of good judgment and character.
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Senator Vessey
Wessington Springs
Crawford
Vessey
Kentucky Republicans Endorse Taft at Bowling Green
The Kentucky state Republican Committee, meeting in Bowling Green, adopted resolutions in support of Taft’s candidacy for president. The endorsement signals party backing ahead of the primary season.
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Kentucky
Taft
Bowling Green
Insurgent Cause Draws Funeral Like Anxiety From Papers
The Sioux City Tribune and the Sioux Falls Press reflect a funeral like anxiety over the insurgent cause, signaling deep partisan unease and mounting public worry about the movement's fate.
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Sioux City Tribune
Sioux Falls Press
Weather Turns Favorable for Corn Planting
Those who complained about bad weather for corn should be satisfied now as conditions improve and fields ready for planting.
Governor Wardman Conversion Echoes Old Saying
The piece notes that Governor Wardman’s conversion proves the adage that as long as a lamp holds out to burn a sinner may reform. It emphasizes mercy, reform, and enduring hope in political leadership.
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Wardman
Resorts Business Briskness Hinted for Summer Season
The report suggests summer resort commerce should improve promptly with optimism for increased activity. It notes expectations of higher visitor turnout and stronger bookings at seaside and lakeside destinations.
Extension will unite Rapid City and Fort Pierre rail lines
The coming week will see the Rapid City Fort Pierre railroad ends meet and time cards issued for service. The extension promises rapid growth for Huron with new shops, 500 workers, and a transportation boom from Pierre to the Hills, boosting population and property across the region.
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Rapid City
Fort Pierre
South Dakota
Sioux City
Huron
Pierre
Hills
Mites
Pierre’s Public Building Opens with Crowd and Praise
A large crowd attended the formal opening of Pierre's public building on Wednesday evening. Ex congressman Burke was guest of honor, receiving a solid silver tea and coffee set, with presentations by Hon. P. F. McClure. Burke thanked attendees as Pierre and Senator Kittredge were praised for securing the appropriation.
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Burke
Pierre
P. F. McClure
Northwest
Kittredge
Champaign visitor praises South Dakota crops and growth
C De Wing of Champaign Illinois toured the area and told a Hitanite reporter he is pleased with the crops and rapid development. He noted corn ahead of Illinois and Iowa and predicted a large all around crop for South Dakota while confirming extensive Beadle county real estate holdings. He also mentioned a city ordinance limiting saloons to two per block as fixed.
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Wing
Champaign
Hitanite
Jon
Cort
Illinois
Iowa
South Dakota
Beadle County
Judge Landis and his stance on Standard Oil
The remarks praise Judge Landis as a resolute figure not afraid of Standard Oil. The text frames him as upright and determined in the face of corporate pressure and influence.
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St Power
Landis
Standard Oil
Hunting for John D Rockefeller In Old Man’s Elusive Trail
A terse note describes ongoing process services in a bid to locate John D Rockefeller, detailing efforts to track the elusive elder figure and establish contact amid archival search work.
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Process Services
John D. Rockefeller
Hat Brings Best Satisfaction Says Radley and Vrooman
Over twenty five years the hat has provided top satisfaction as noted by exclusive agents Radley and Vrooman in a paint advertisement.
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Radley & Vrooman
Francis Murphy Dies After Illness in Los Angeles
Francis Murphy noted apostle of temper ance died in Los Angeles on July 2 at his daughter's home after three weeks of illness. Diabetes was the immediate cause of death, with physicians focusing on sustaining life until family could reach the city from the East.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Francis Murphy
Western Federation of Miners Adopts Socialist Preamble
Denver July 2 by a 233 to 66 vote the convention of the Western Federation of Miners adopted a new constitution preamble pledging members to socialism Leaders plan to convene in Chicago to form an industrial and political party ticket for the next national election The federation and the Brewery Workers union are expected to form the nucleus of the new national organization.
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Denver
Western Federation of Miners
Chicago
Brewery Workers’ Union
Rockefeller Home Gate Stop Fails to Find John D Rockefeller
United States Marshal Chandler visits Forest Hill estate but is blocked at the lodge by Patrick Lynch the keeper Rockefeller is not at the stroke gate nor in the arriving carriage The marshal refuses to discuss any subpoena The Rockefeller residence is reached later in the day in Chicago District Attorney Sims orders secrecy to aid serving Rockefeller with a subpoena before Saturday or the case will be postponed.
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Cleveland
United States
Chandler
Forest Hill
John D. Rockefeller
Patrick Lynch
Mr. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Marshal Chandler
Chicago
United States District Court
Sims
New York Customs collects 23 million more in 1906 7
Figures from Collector Stranahan show New York port duties for the fiscal year ending in 1907 rose by 23 million dollars over the previous year. Totals from all sources reached about 223 million dollars compared with 200 million the year before.
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Port of New York
New York
Stranahan
Jealousy Fatal Shooting Ends in Suicide in Black Brook
Magnus Thompson fired twice at Minnie Flanum at her parents home in Black Brook Wisconsin, seriously wounding her before killing himself in the head. Authorities attribute the act to jealousy with Thompson dying instantly at the scene.
Chicago considers city wide subway system plan
An ordinance proposed by Alderman Dunn for the Chicago Subway Arcade and Traction company aims to cover Evanston to the Indiana line and Austin to the lake front with movable cars and necessary conduits. Backers cited New York financing, with Belmont and Ryan interests rumored to support the plan as a franchise to build and operate subways tunnels and arcades under city streets.
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Chicago
Evanston
Indiana Line
Austin
Lake Front
Alderman Dunn
Chicago Subway, Arcade and Traction Company
William Penn Nixon
New York
Council Chamber
Belmont
Ryan
Randolph
Monroe Streets
Board of Control
France Promulgates Wine Fraud Bill To Aid Growers
Paris July 1 The government has promulgated a wine fraud bill aimed at stopping abuses cited by discontented southern wine growers. Growers must annually declare commune acreage cultivation total wine in stock and intended sale. The measure also lowers a proposed sugar tax and tightens alcohol market controls, with possible tax relief to shift away from grape growing.
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Paris
France
Caillaux
Health Department Tackles Garbage During City Strike
New York July 1 Scores of carts manned by nonunion men and volunteers from the health department tackle mounds of garbage that have piled up in streets since the strike began. East Side areas report impassable streets and foul air raising illness and deaths feared by doctors. Dr Walter Bensel leads the effort with full authority to purge the heaps.
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New York
Health Department
Walter Bensel
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ST. Paul
E. C. Harrison
Huron, S. D
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Yukon—Pacific Exposition
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Health Department Acts
Deyine
Olney & McDaid, Hfrs
Clinton, Iowa
J. E. Heisler
Dean
E. S. Haslett
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