Aberdeen News editorial favors nominating senators at state conventions
The Aberdeen News argues for nominating United States senators through state conventions as a practical path toward direct popular election. Judge A W Campbell of Aberdeen is named as assistant attorney general to defend Spanish American War suits, a post described as high paying and long term. The Dell Rapids Tribune notes Campbell’s later decline and calls the Tribune’s past claim a mistake.
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United States
A. W. Campbell
Aberdeen
McCoy -Dell Rapids Tribune
Campbell
Tribune
Senator Hanna Urges Ship Subsidy For Merchant Marine
In a Senate speech on Thursday Senator Hanna argued for a ship subsidy bill to build a strong American merchant marine. He said peacetime and wartime needs require government aid to ensure global commerce and reduce reliance on foreign vessels. He claimed subsidies would create a grand fleet sailing under the stars and stripes across both oceans.
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Hanna
Senate
Two
Oceans
Augusta Stroschein Seeks Divorce After 29 Years
In Deuel county Mrs. Augusta Stroschein petitions for divorce from Carl Stroschein after a long marriage of twenty nine years. She notes eleven children and mentions the modest wardrobe given by her husband with three dresses priced at twenty cents a yard, eight cents, and seven cents. The piece questions her demand for more clothing.
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Deuel County
Augusta Stroschein
Carl
Is a whole dry goods store Salem Special
A humorous Salem Special aside contrasts a hard to please woman with a washwoman who, when asked if her husband was a good provider, quips that he secured her three washing jobs this week.
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Salem
Provider
Senator Pushes Route Review on Interoceanic Canal
Senator Kittredge proposed a full committee inquiry into the proposed canal route. The subcommittee voted 6 to 4 to report in favor of the Nicaragua route, despite arguments that the Panama path might be superior.
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Nicaragua
Panama
Truthful land claims urged to aid immigration
Real estate men are accused of misrepresenting western lands to eastern investors as grazing land worth $25 an acre, a crime against the state. The appeal calls for honest sellers to counter such statements and promote truthful information to attract immigrants to South Dakota.
Republicans Near Unity on Cuba Tariff Attracts Support
Republican members of Congress grow closer on the Cuba ban tariff with favorable prospects for a law that benefits Cuba and the American beet sugar industry. Only sugar refining trusts and Democratic orators in Congress oppose the measure.
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Congress
Cuba
The
Sugar Refining Trust
Republicans weigh state ticket and senatorial nomination
The South Dakota Republicans are to meet in a state convention to nominate a state ticket. The piece suggests expanding this to nominate a candidate for United States senator to clarify the legislative atmosphere. William J. Bryan opposes any man who mirrors David B. Hill as a presidential candidate. If Democrats adopt the Hill plan and Bryan acts on his vow to fight, the nation will gauge Bryan's influence.
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South Dakota
United States
William J. Bryan
David B. Hill
Hill
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Free Home Advice Promises Peruna Help For Women
Miss A Brady and Miss Millie Baker of Chicago report Peruna easing exhausted nerves backache and indigestion with improved energy and appetite. Dr Hartman offers complimentary treatment for female catarrhal cases this summer through The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio.
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Illinois Women’s Alliance
Miss A. Brady
Illinois Woman’s Alliance
Indiana Avenue
Chicago, IL
A. Brady
Millie Baker
East Ohio Street
Chicago
Nellie Blyler
Twentieth Street
Ill
Ladies of the
W. A. Allison
Peoples’ Hospital
Sheffield Avenue
Ww. A. Allison
Hartman
Pullman Fights Cheaper Sleeping Car Bids Across Railways
The Pullman company opposes cheaper sleeper services on rival rail systems arguing they cannot match the value of Pullman sleep cars. The speaker claims no man earns value from a Pullman compared to top hotel sleeping arrangements in the country.
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Pullman Company
Pullman
Roosevelt Rivalry Echoed In 1908 Nomination Talk
A newspaper note argues corn prosperity underpins farm value and endorses Theodore Roosevelt as the stand‑out Republican candidate against Indiana Senator Fairbanks, portraying Roosevelt as a sturdy young soldier‑statesman and all‑American figure.
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Fairbanks
Indiana
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Sioux Falls Seeks State Convention Claim Sparks Support Debate
Sioux Falls asserts it should host the next Republican state convention and pressures nearby towns to back that aim. Critics warn of overreach as communities weigh the merit and impact of relocating the event.
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Sioux Falls
Sunday papers resemble magazines in form and heft
The Sunday paper is described as cumbersome and large, with readers preferring magazine style. The piece criticizes the Sunday edition as essentially a blanket magazine form rather than a distinct newspaper product.
Schwab Reelected President of Steel Trust
The steel trust re elected Charles M. Schwab as president. The young man’s Monte Cristo feats did not shake these billion dollar corporations in his ability to manage their interests wisely.
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Charles M. Schwab
Steel Trust
Monte Cristo
Banker's Life of Extravagance Ends in Tragic Death
In Illinois, the banker’s family extravagance led to a shortage of funds in his accounts and his death by his own hand. Observers say a simpler life would have benefited many, including him, in similar cases.
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Illinois
National banks number climbs past eight hundred
The record notes that eight hundred and seventy eight national banks have been organized in the United States since March 1, 1900, reflecting rapid expansion of the federal banking system.
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United States
Minnesota Delegation Stands Firm Against Cuban Sugar Concessions
Minnesota's seven member congressional delegation remains united in opposition to concessions for Cuban sugar planters, signaling a solid bipartisan stance against policy concessions and shaping ongoing trade talks.
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Minnesota
Brookings Man Forms Law Firm With Hon. W H Roddle
Philo Hall of Brookings announces a new legal partnership with Hon. W H Roddle. The joint venture aims to deliver enhanced legal services through a dedicated firm.
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Philo Hall
Brookings
W. H. Roddle
State Committee Meeting in Sioux Falls Highlights Hotels
The call to gather the state committee in Sioux Falls underscores the impact of quality hotels on a city’s conference appeal and economic activity.
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Sioux Falls
Maryland declines exhibit funding for St. Louis exposition
Maryland decides against appropriation to support an exhibit at the St. Louis exposition. The decision affects state funding and any accompanying plans for participation or display.
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Maryland
Death of L. C. Taylor Elanks Independent Editor
The state press mourns L. C. Taylor a fearless writer who led the Alexandria Herald on independent lines. He contributed a valued voice to the paper and the profession.
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L. C. Taylor
State Press
Prince Henry Visit Triggers Ban On Wooden Shoes
After Prince Henry's Boston visit, officials announce an official ban on wooden shoes. The move aims to align with ceremonial protocol and avoid footwear associated with the royal visit.
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Prince Henry
Boston
Hand County Man Announces Run for Railroad Commissioner
D. W. Smith of Hand county announces his candidacy for railroad commissioner from this district. Mr. Smith is a brother of our townsman W. H. Smith.
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D. W. Smith
Hand County
Smith
Miss Alice Roosevelt Skips English Coronation
The text notes Miss Alice Roosevelt will not attend the English coronation. It adds a quip that any anti British sentiment may take satisfaction in this. The remark frames the absence as a minor political note within the royal event context.
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Alice Roosevelt
England
South Dakota Sawmills Invest 203720 in Mills Output 445861
South Dakota reports invested capital of 203720 in sawmills and planing mills with an annual product value of 445861. The figures reflect the scale of the state's timber industry and manufacturing output for the year.
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South Dakota
Hall's Catarrh Cure testimonial oath note
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears his firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason records the oath on December 6, 1886 in Toledo Ohio. The advertisement claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and promotes testimonials and Hall's Family Pills.
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State OF
Ohto
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W.gleason
F. J. Caraey & Co
Indiana official John C. New declines postmaster role
John C. New of Indiana declines to accept the position of assistant postmaster general, signaling a change in the cabinet level appointment. His decision affects plans for the department and regional postal operations.
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John C. New
Indiana
Taylor's Appointment Regarded Favorably
Gov Herreid has not announced a successor to the late John L. Pyle as attorney general. Rumor assigns the post to Alva Taylor, former law partner of Pyle, who knows the state cases and would likely not seek the nomination at the Republican convention.
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Mitchell Daily Republican
Herreid
John L. Pyle
Alva Taylor
Pyle
Mutuals Assess Losses Strain Insurance Funds
The Mitchell Mutual issued an 80 percent assessment and Canton Mutual followed with the same rate. Mitchell, in business five years, has saved patrons thousands. this is its first levy. Canton, newer, has losses to justify the assessment amid nationwide heavy losses.
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Alexandria Herald
Mitchell Mutual
Canton Mutual
Mitchell Company
Canton
Wanted A Traveling salesman to owe our goods
Advertisement seeks a traveling salesman to sell retail hardware and machinery on commission. City or company name appears as LORD & THOMAS with care to address. The notice is terse and likely from an old trade listing.
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Redes Na '4Chinery
Care Lord & Thomas
Bishop O Gorman Appointed To Philippines Land Purchase
Father Desmond confirms Bishop O Gorman's appointment as a commissioner to approve and buy lands in the Philippines. The group includes Governor General Taft and Judge Smith. They will travel to Rome to negotiate with the pope for about 500000 acres of prime lands. South Dakotans share pride in this honored assignment.
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Father Desmond
Sioux Falls
O’gorman
Philippines
Taft
Smith
Supreme Bench
Rome
South
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