South Dakota adjourns ninth legislative session with prudent appro priations
The ninth South Dakota legislature adjourned at constitutional hour amid a calm session. It prioritized economy and public welfare with laws like the dipping bill and farmers institute bill. The general appropriation is about 1.3 million dollars, while special bills run lower. Huron gains praise for state fair building funds and the fair’s relocation foundation two years prior, crediting local machine-backed committees for securing funding.
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South Dakota
Huron
Springfield Normal and the Primary Debate in Beadle County
The Springfield Normal closure is framed as a machine driven move tied to Senator Stephens vote on submitting the primary. The Springfield Normal roster shows 27 non Bon Homme residents, with 12 from Nebraska, suggesting the state lacks need for the school. The piece argues the school is effectively a high school for Springfield and questions its establishment.
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Sioux Falls
Springfield
Senator Hutchison
Springfield Normal
Stephens
Normal
Bon Homme County
Martin Gamble homestead bill fails in Senate
It notes that the Martin-Gamble homestead bill failed in the Senate, describing it as a misfortune for settling the western portion of the state and signaling setback for western land policy.
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Senate
Editorials urge church attendance and pulpit example
The letter discusses morals in church life, praising Ruth based sermons in the Journal and urging regular churchgoing. It encourages Longstaff to publish sermons, and envisions Bro Bruce delivering weekly features from the HURONITE about faith and personal reform. It ends with hope that Bro Bruce walks heavenward.
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Ruth
Times
John
Journal
Sioux City
Longstaff
Jobo
Union County Courier
Country
Bro
Bruce
Bro. Bruce
Suit Seeks Correct Mortgage Records on Illinois Street Property
L Melum sues Register Rowley to force correction of mortgage records. C A Kelley and wife conveyed property on Illinois Street, but records show the mortgage on vacant lots. Rowley contends proper recording. Melum claims possible tampering with original papers.
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L. Melum
Register Rowley
C. A. Kelley
Illinois Street
Gage
Weak opening at Growers' Convention meeting
The opening meet ing of the Growers' Convention was disappointing as few speakers were present. Those who attended received valuable information despite the small turnout, and there is hope future conventions will attract more farmers.
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Growers’ Convention
Capitol Bill Sets Funds for State House Construction
Pierre lawmakers pass a capitol bill with an amended plan to fund a state house from land sale proceeds set aside for public buildings. Immediate funds are limited, but a start on building the new capitol will be made this year.
Mrs Laws Delivers Praised Speech at Opera House
Mrs Laws spoke eloquently at the Huron opera house Wednesday evening. The fluent, weighty address drew praise for its substantial content and delightful rhetoric, highlighting her talent and dedication to a noble cause.
Dad Osbon and the Kansas Oil Bill Vote
The passage of the Kansas Oil bill in the senate was unanimous due to Dad Osbon’s influence shown by his lobbying power. In the house only one vote opposed, illustrating the club as a powerful yet indiscriminate force in political outcomes.
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Kansas Oil
Dad
Senate
Big Bucket Firm Fair
The Coe Commission Company of Minneapolis, a major bucket shop operator, is announced as failed. For years it served north west towns and paid claims promptly, with Geo. H. Hammond as its noted grain expert, but continuing market losses led to its destruction.
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Coe Commission Company
Minneapolis
Board of Trade
Geo. H. Hammond
Robin arrival heralds warm season in Huron
A local chronicle notes the robin’s arrival a few weeks ago and its worm seeking. Now seeds sprout and swarms of June bugs circle electric lights, causing doubters to retreat.
Why Not Jesse Beadle Delegation Makes Notable Gains
The Spirit of Dakota notes Beadle county fared much better thanks to improved delegation in state government. Hutchinson powers Senate influence while Webb, a new member, gains colleagues backing. It marks Beadle’s first session with its just deserts and questions why Jesse is not mentioned for voting in the primary as a test of manhood.
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Dakota
Beadle
Senate
House
Hutchinson
Webb
Sioux Falls Press Blames Legislature On Track Right of Way
The Sioux Falls Press vents over the legislature’s failure to grant Dakota Central authority to condemn Milwaukee line land into Sioux Falls for track use. The paper blames the machine and singles out Bowen for scolding.
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Sioux Falls
Dakota Central
Milwaukee
Bowen
Roosevelt Faces Test Between People and Trusts
The passage argues that Roosevelt will govern by the people against powerful corporations. It predicts a four year struggle to decide who holds real power: the populace or influential trusts.
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Roosevelt
Forged deeds and Melum mortgage surface in evidence
The article notes increasing evidence of tampered papers from the last campaign with the forged deeds not being the only documents affected. The Melum mortgage is now presented as part of the evidentiary record.
Garfield Report on Beef Trust Disappoints Commissioners
The commissioners struggle with the beef trust as book-keepers overwhelm the inquiry. Garfield reports the investigation facing complexity and limited progress amid large accounting staff and evasive records.
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Garfield
Beef Trust
Cavour Displays Bank and Newspaper Strength
A brief profile notes Cavour as a robust, energetic figure with ties to a bank and a newspaper. The description frames him as a strong, hopeful young Westerner full of vigor.
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Cavour
Rowley asserts Melum mortgage recorded as delivered for record
Rowley urges that the Melum mortgage existed in exact form when filed for record and completed with no alterations. The statement emphasizes fidelity of the recording to the original conveyance and delivery terms.
Evangelist Smith and Co-Workers Stirring Huron Christians
Evangelist Smith and his team are rallying local Christians in Huron, aiming to gather belief and support among the community. The effort centers on religious outreach and public meetings to inspire participation.
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Evangelist Smith
Huron
RicHARDS Trust Company Offers Farm Financing
If you wish to borrow money or engage in buying or selling a farm you can call on the RicHARDS Trust Company for financing. The notice promotes loan options and agricultural property services.
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Richards Trust Company
New hotel planned to serve Huron area
Kimball Graphic notes local dailies discuss a proposed hotel in Huron with emphasis on regional travel ties to Sioux Falls and Aberdeen. The piece mentions robbins and meadowlarks in Kimball and a thrush nesting in Aaron Doty’s yard, reflecting seasonal wildlife chatter.
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Huron
Sioux Falls
Aberdeen
Kimball Graphic
Robbins
Kimball
Aaron Doty
AG Moody Hands Down Broad Ruling on Guessing Contests
By a decision of Attorney General Moody all guessing contests are classified as lotteries and games of chance and barred from the mails. The ruling is described as far reaching and impacts newspapers and other publications that conduct guessing or betting contests.
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Moody
United States
Postoffice Department
Big Saving to Farmers in Wisconsin Oat Crop
A University of Wisconsin report credits farmers with saving about 40 million dollars in recent years via treatments that combat oat smut fungi. The Wisconsin Experiment Station estimates crop loss at 18 percent, across 2.5 million acres of oats valued at 25 to 30 million dollars, equating to roughly 5 to 6 million dollars saved and about 18 million bushels annually.
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University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Experiment Station
Wisconsin
Old Teething Remedy Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Promoted
Teething guidance cites Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a trusted remedy. It claims to soothe the child soften gums ease pain relieve wind colic and aid diarrhoea. Price listed as twenty five cents per bottle.
sensational exposing of a materializing medium in New York
Calvert Berwick, a Virginian, dragged a heavy materializing medium from her cabinet during a seance on Lexington Avenue. The room became chaotic with smashed furniture and injured participants as gas jets were lit and the medium, clad in gauze and paint, was found collapsed. Berwick claims his mother, a Virginian resident, lost thousands to the spirits’ guidance and plans to pursue criminal and civil action against the medium.
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New York
Calvert Berwick
Virginia
Lexington Avenue
Berwick
Northern Pacific Wreck at Bearmouth Montana Kills Two
Two men die and six are injured in a head on collision between a freight train and the westbound Twin Cities express near Bearmouth Montana. Helena men J L Wilcox a division chief clerk rail mail service and Billman fireman of the express are identified as the deceased. The express was late and the freight had orders to wait but engineer Sheehan misunderstood and the crash occurred on a curve. An obstructed view by a high bank prevented braking.
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Missoula
Mont
Twin Cities
Northern Pacific
Bearmouth
J. L. Wilcox
Helena
Railway Mail Service
Billman
Sheehan
War News: Kuropatkin Breaks Are Near End
The dispatch states Kuropatkin’s forces are nearly overrun as the czar contemplates peace proposals if he remains mindful of his army’s welfare and the dynasty’s future. The threat to the throne hangs on the strategic outcome and negotiations.
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Kuropatkin
Ranney judgment funds unpaid prompt attorney sought
The Ranney judgment was collected by the state’s attorney but the Iowa man in whose favor it was executed has not received the money. He seeks a named attorney to compel payment and address the criminal matter involved.
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Ranney
Fonda Lowa
Silent club to be swung from How ard hereafter
A fragment notes a club to be swung from How ard hereafter with guidance that it pleases the primary fellows and harms none. The lines imply no one should complain about the action.
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Howard
Pri
Mary Fellows
Uncle Joe Cannon Defeats All Appropriations Bid
In a decisive move, the veteran lawmaker Uncle Joe Cannon blocked the entire appropriations request. The defeat halts funding plans and shifts legislative momentum on fiscal matters.
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Joe Cannon
Pribli
Japanese Pursuit After Victory Near Machuntun
Japanese armies in Manchuria report routing a superior force near Machuntun southeast of Mukden. By 8 a.m. they dislodged the enemy and began a northward pursuit.
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Mukden
Machuntun
Tokio
Manchuria
Russian Front Reports Calm After Day of Fighting
Russian General Staff rejects defeat rumors and says Kuropatkin’s fate is undecided. No confirmation that Rennenkampff is in danger. officials express satisfaction with the situation. Private reports indicate lighter or calm fighting along the front for the day.
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St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Rennenkampff
Market Quotations Wheat Prices and Track Scores
Market report from Minneapolis dated March 8 lists futures for Wheat May at 1.105, July 1.07, Sept 0.885. On track No. 1 hard at 1.125, No. 1 Northern at 1.10, No. 2 Northern at 1.06.
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Minneapolis
Northern
Wheat and Flax Prices in Duluth Market Report
Wheat to arrive No 1 Northern 197 percent on track No 1 Northern 107 percent No 2 Northern 101 percent 105 percent May 108 percent July 108 percent Sept 88 percent Flax on track 139 percent to arrive and May 139 percent
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Duluth
Northern
Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices at St Paul Stock Yards
St Paul March 8 Prices for cattle range from good to choice steers at 4.60 to 5.50, cows and heifers 3.00 to 4.25, veal calves 2.00 to 4.90. Hogs bring 4.65 to 5.00. Sheep show good to choice wethers 5.50 to 6.50 and native lambs 6.85 to 7.15.
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St. Paul
Cattle and hog prices in Chicago market report
Chicago market prices list cattle with ranges for good to prime steers from 5.25 to 6.10, cows and heifers 2.75 to 5.00, calves 3.00 to 6.50. hogs mixed to choice heavy 4.85 to 5.22, light 4.80 to 5.10. sheep good to choice wethers 5.60 to 6.10, native lambs 6.00 to 7.76, western 6.50 to 7.75.
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Chicago
Grain and commodity price report from Chicago markets
Wheat prices for May 1.13 and 1.14, July 93 and Sept 87 cents. Corn March 46 cents, May 48, July 48.5, Sept 48.5. Oats May 31.5, July 31, Sept 29.5. Pork May 12.67, July 12.82. Flax cash Northwestern 1.38, Southwestern 1.26, March 1.26. Butter creamery 22.28, dairies 21.25. Eggs 19 9 1/2 cents. Poultry turkeys 14c, chickens 11 1/4, springs 11 cents.
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Chicago
Northwestern
Southwestern
March
Elevated Car Overturns on Lake Street El
A Lake Street elevated car overturns with eighty aboard, narrowly missing a fatal plunge. A woman, Judith Strom, is pinned and fatally injured after being dragged under the third rail. forty others suffer non life threatening injuries. Passenger J P Henry just survives after clinging to a rail.
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Chicago
Lake Street
Judith Strom
Austin
J. P. Henry
Henry
Missing German National bank fund in Cincinnati probes begin
The German National Bank of Cincinnati reports a $55,000 shortfall in its government reserve fund, allegedly stolen from special vaults. Officials call the loss bold and puzzling. a December count showed full funds, and investigators have pursued no results. The bank lists capital at $500,000, surplus $500,000, profits $157,196 and total resources near $7,000,000 with President Bohrer commenting on the relatively small loss.
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Cincinnati
German National Bank
Bohrer
Matfar Y Hs
Senate Committee Edits Santo Domingo Protocol
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee reviewed the Santo Domingo protocol and offered amendments to tighten phrasing without altering policy. Some senators proposed striking out words that defined the Monroe doctrine as superfluous, while keeping the treaty’s purpose intact.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Santo Domingo
Senate
Senate Executive Session Hears Canary on Dominican Debt
The Senate opened in executive session after eight minutes of open debate on March 8. Senator Bacon proposed an investigation into the 1906 Santo Domingo protocol on customs and the San Domingo Improvement Co. claim, arguing for Senate approval before such international arrangements. Debate centered on authority and method, with Bacon withdrawing to remodel the resolution and a report on the treaty expected soon.
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Washington
Senate
Hansbrough
Hale
Bacon
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
San Domingo
Spooner
Santo Domingo
Committee On Foreign Relations
Hitchcock chosen for first assistant postmaster general
Postmaster General Cortelyou announced that Frank H. Hitchcock of Massachusetts was selected for first assistant postmaster general. Hitchcock will retire from the assistant secretaryship of the Republican national committee and has previously served as chief clerk in the department of commerce and labor and as secretary of the Inaugural committee.
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Washington
Cortelyou
Frank H. Hitchcock
Massachusetts
Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Department of Commmerce and Labor
Wisconsin Anti Cigarette Law Passage Reported
Madison March 8 The Wisconsin lower house of the state legislature passes a cigarette curb bill by a decisive vote, marking a notable step in anti smoking policy for the state. The measure calls for restrictions and potential further action by the senate and governor.
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Madison, Wis
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