Northwestern Land Deed to State Fair Grounds Confirmed
The Northwestern company has deeded grounds for the state fair after addressing technical objections. President Hughitt explained sealing the deed in February, and a corrected conveyance was submitted. The state now holds a valid deed and the Board of Agriculture plans to let contracts for buildings this week.
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Northwestern Company
Roquois
Scotland
Hughitt
North
Western
Hall
Board of Agriculture
Huron
Bliss
Taft Speech Urges Fair Railroad Practices For Shippers
Secretary Taft addressed the International Railway Congress, stressing administration aims to curb rebates and discrimination. He portrayed himself as the President's representative and urged equal privileges for both small and large shippers against railroad practices.
Nan Patterson Seeks Release From Murder Trial
States Attorney Jerome of New York petitions for Nan Patterson, Floradora chorus girl, to be released as three trials loom for the Caesar Young murder at the race track bookmakers. The judge offered her some advice as she departed.
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Jerome
New York
Nan Patterson
Caesar Young
Nan
Population center shifts eastward after westward drift
Census experts say the center of U S population, once moving west after 1776, now appears to be shifting east of Columbus. They note continued westward immigration and the vast, unoccupied lands of the west influence the trend, though the timeline to return to the initial point is not stated.
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Census Bureau
United States
Washington
Cornwallis
Columbus
High School Athletics Praised As Useless In State
A historical note questions the value of high school athletics seizing in the week’s work as preparations for a costly and deemed useless state high meet.
Schools Waste Time Calls for Halt
The speaker declares schools are prodigal in wasting time and argues it is time to call a halt. The terse remark implies a push for reform or reduction of time spent in schooling.
Chicago’s plan for curbing residence streets to 30 feet
The text argues passage of an ordinance to curb all residence streets to leave a 30 foot roadway. It claims cheaper repairs lower dust and raise abutting property values. It cites Chicago where heavy traffic already exists using a similar 30 foot width.
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Chicago
Taft Seen As Ohio’s Restored Prestige Hope
The piece notes Ohio losing prestige after McKinley and Hanna died, with Roosevelt appointing Taft to his cabinet and emerging as a strong state figure who could lead Ohio’s return to prominence at the next national Republican convention.
International Typographical Union Leader Visits South Dakota
President Lynch of the International Typographical Union plans a visit to South Dakota in support of the Printers' Union. On January 1, 1906 the union proposes an eight hour day, while employing printers oppose the move and anticipate a prolonged contest.
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President Lynch
International Typographical Union
South Dakota
Printers’ Union
Business Map Advice From Captain J to Lenox College
Captain J s passenger shatinger at the Illinois Central delivered an address to Lenox college Iowa students offering sound advice. He urged careful vocational choice to be most useful and warned that business success or failure comes to all, stressing sterling integrity to maintain public confidence.
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J. S
Shatinger
Illinois Central
Lenox College
Iowa
Captain Merry
Iowa College
Merry
Sioux City Journal
Rate legislation urged by Huron residents over fuel costs
The text argues freight rates from Chicago to New York at $1.75 a ton and Huron to New York at $3.25 a ton. It suggests western coal could cost $5 a ton if Pennsylvania coal under lower Class rates could move westward. The piece contends such pricing is fair and needed, reflecting public demand for rate regulation.
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Chicago
New York
Pennsylvania
South Dakota Plans State House Without Taxation
The state will build a state house within five years at a cost of 500 000 without any tax mill. Legislation credited to Senator Kittredge or the Sioux Falls Press notes the Washington end of the state legislature as the source. Suggestions to benefit the people are welcomed.
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Kittredge
Sioux Falls
Washington
Northwestern buys land. shops to move to Brookings rumor
The Brookings Register notes that the Northwestern Railway bought 10 acres west of Brookings months ago and gossip says shops will move from Huron to Brookings. Towns like Redfield Iroquois De Smet and Pierre are also said to receive shops and division headquarters.
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Ern
Brookings
Huron
Redfield
Iroquois de Smet
Pierre
Presbyterian College Rehomed From East Pierre to Huron
The Pierre Capital notes the Presbyterian College moved from East Pierre years ago and now thrives in Huron after prior hardship and failure in its former location.
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Pierre
Presbyterian College
East Pierre
Capital
Huron
North Western shops removal chills Mitchell city
The Mitchell Republican argues removing the North Western shops from Huron would bring a cold chill to the city. The paper, a chronic ally of the issue, laments lack of progress and asserts fraternal spirit is still valued.
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Mitchell Republican
Huron
Republican
Farmer Prices Signal Strong Market Amid Chicago Uprising
The passage notes farmer confidence with prices for wool at 25 cents a pound, wheat 80 cents a bushel, eggs 15 cents a dozen, and butter 20 to 35 cents a pound as indicators of favorable conditions while referencing state and federal action against the unrest in Chicago.
Postmaster General Denies Matrimonial Journals In Mail
Cortelyou refuses admission of matrimonial journals to U S mails. The quip notes matrimony requires males and jokes that newspapers are the graft in the postal matter.
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United States
Seedless fruits and cautious eaters in modern harvest
A brief note discusses seedless apples and oranges amid fears of swallowing seeds. It questions whether the public can safely enjoy these fruits soon without risking health, reflecting cautious attitudes toward new produce.
Insurgent Press Loses Several Editors to Competing Outlets
The Lincoln County Times editor Ingham joins the Canton News while Widlow departs Turner County. The Centerville Chronicle reporter leaves for new fields, signaling a drift of talent among regional papers.
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Ingham
Lincoln County Times
Canton News
Widlow
Turner County
Centerville
Levi Wait Reports on Chicago Trip Yet Hides City Sights
Armour Herald correspondent Levi Wait returns from Chicago and recounts his impressions while implying he kept the most interesting local sights concealed from readers.
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Levi Wait
The
Armour Herald
Chicago
Levi
Governor Elrod Earns Insurgent Approval for Diligent State Work
Governor Elrod, nicknamed Business Sam by close allies, gains insurgent support through attentive, businesslike handling of state affairs and steady disposal of governmental tasks. The portrait highlights his practical approach and leadership style.
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Elrod
Sam
Stanford jewels offered to endow library at university
Mrs. Stanford’s jewels to be sold by request of the deceased to equip the library building under construction at Leland Stanford University. The set is appraised at one million dollars.
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Leland Stanford University
Local Voices Claim Climate Change in Jim River Valley
Residents who have lived in the Jim River valley since around 1880 assert a climatic shift has occurred locally, challenging official weather bureau statements and noting long standing observations.
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Weather Bureau
Jim River Valley
Real Estate Moves Amid Regional Drive for Division HQ
Amid regional talks in Huron, discussions from Brookings Iroquois Cavour De Smet and Pierre press ahead to establish grounds for the division headquarters of the North Western.
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Huron Real Estate
Brookings
Iroquois
Cavour
de Smet
Pierre
Weather Woes Ease Across The Nation After Severe Storms
The article notes unsettled weather over the past weeks with no major local storms while other regions faced floods cyclones and destruction. It contrasts local calm with widespread national storms and hazards.
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United States
Frequent Showers Stifle Growth In Local Fields
Local observers note persistent showers wash out growth prospects and suggest farmers would benefit from longer intervals between rain spells to allow crops to mature.
Equitable Life Disclosures Shake Insurance Field
Recent disclosures in the life insurance business raise questions about the Equitable affairs. Analysts say the revelations affect policy holders and market confidence as lawmakers weigh new controls.
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Equitable
Roosevelt Tour Wins Broad Welcome Across States
President Roosevelt has visited every state except Florida and Arkansas since taking office and received unprecedented popular support from all classes in each state, a level of confidence unmatched by any prior president.
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Roosevelt
Union
Florida
Arkansas
Iroquois Club Honors Republicans Signal Democratic Decline
The Iroquois Club of Chicago has begun honoring Republicans, suggesting a sign of weakening or disintegration within the Democratic Party. The move is presented as evidence of shifting political loyalties in the era.
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Iroquois Club of
Chicago
Third Koch murder trial eyed for June in Mankato
Public interest in the Gebhardt murder case wanes as the third trial of Dr. Koch, the New Ulm dentist, is anticipated to convene in June at Mankato. Local observers note uncertainty about outcomes and timelines.
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Dr. Koch
Ulm
Gebhardt
Mankato
Pat Little
Koch
Secretary Morton to resign from cabinet surprises none
The report states Secretary Morton will resign from the cabinet. Commentators say Morton overreached when entering statesmanship, implying a misfit between his expertise and the duties he assumed.
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Morton
City Eyes Twelve Foot Eglips and Walks Plan
City officials propose twelve foot side eplks on the main streets and six walks in the residential district. Plan aims to modernize infrastructure while addressing pedestrian safety as women ready to adopt new skirt fashions.
State Coal Dealers Form Price Trust
Retail coal dealers statewide band together to form a trust aimed at controlling prices to consumers, challenging miners in the market.
Building boom hits Hu Ron district with twenty homes
In Hu Ron's resident district about 20 residences are under construction as the city accelerates development.
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Huron
Weather Outlook Between Tides And Temperate Skies
The note hints at improving weather with anticipated settled conditions. Mentions market themes and local humor about politics and trade. References to Chicago teamsters, Teddy Roosevelt and the 1908 President race show a period voice. The piece ties weather to daily life and prices.
Danger in Extremes in Aberdeen Athletics
Aberdeen News argues that athletic fads in high schools distract students from studies and contribute to failures among prospective third grade teachers at a recent examination. The piece critiques the overemphasis on sports and its impact on the school system.
Tribute of the Iroquois Club on Roosevelt Visit
J M Dickison of the Iroquois club lauds President Roosevelt’s Chicago visit praising Americanism over democracy. He notes pride in the republic and welcoming the president with a garland of esteem, reflecting shared nationhood and future renown.
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Iroquois Club
J. M. Dickison
Roosevelt
Chicago
Slander as a Damaging Force in Moral Economy
The sermon declares slander more ruinous than theft or arson, a pervasive contagion that poisons reputation. It contrasts physical harm with the irreparable injury of false reports, noting only time and charity may ease other losses while a ruined name cannot be repaired. Excerpt ends with the word Ex.
Piles Warning As Heat And Water Deteriorate Health
The notice warns that hot weather increases piles discomfort and advises sufferers to be cautious this season. It cites heat and poor drinking water as contributing factors and mentions De wit Witeti Raat in relation to the condition.
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Dempster
Hart Schaffner & Marz
Dakota
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Taft
International Rail
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Nance
Ohio
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Brookings Register
D. M. Ferry & CO
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Illinois
Cortelyou
Ybuy
Chicago Teamsters
Teddy
Richards Trust Company
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