Beef Trust Critique and Wall Street Fraud Exposed
The piece reviews Garfield's report on the beef trust as biased and harmful, argues Roosevelt should reinvestigate, and notes Western stock interests fear packers. It highlights Lawson's exposé of Amalgamated Copper and National City Bank fraud, detailing bogus subscriptions, misallocation of stock, and massive public loss.
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Bebe
West
Garfield
Charles Russell
Everybody’s Magazine
Russell
Beef Trust
Roosevelt
Congress
Martin
South Dakota
Great Plains
National City Bank
Ihs
Rogers
Standard Oil
Begim's rise from telegraph operator to railroad clerk
The piece argues rail careers rise from the bottom, not sudden leaps. It notes Begim’s early education and steady climb from subordinate posts to leadership, and warns not all advance rapidly. It emphasizes talent over seniority and that many qualified candidates remain in lower roles.
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Capote Siding
United States
Shall the Open Market Obtain Tariff Reform
The article discusses the long running tariff question in the Republican Party. It frames President Roosevelt as favoring adjustment to meet changed conditions while stand-patters resist change. It cites Panama Canal supply purchasing as a catalyst for debate and argues protection should not be abandoned even as markets open.
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Uncle Sam
England
United States
Europe
Panama Canal
Chicago Strike Talks Break Down Amid Looming Military Call
Negotiations between striking teams and employers collapse with no settlement in sight. Officials warn state militia may be deployed as riots and open violence surge, threatening to override civil authority and draw federal troops into Chicago.
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Chicago
Expres
Taver Company Seeks Funds to Buy or Sell Valuables
Fragmentary OCR passes indicate a notice from the Taver Company about borrowing money and arranging sales of valuables. The readable bits show intent to finance or liquidate assets, but many details are missing.
Memorial and Flag Days urged for proper observance
A call to memory and action urges observance of Memorial Day following Gen. John A. Logan's order. Schools and churches are asked to lead memorial exercises, with citizens and teachers ensuring the memory of fallen soldiers is kept alive for future generations. Flag Day on June 14th is also to be faithfully observed by public schools.
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John A. Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
Roosevelt Complacent Public Trusts His Leadership
The public views President Roosevelt with strong confidence and remains unfazed by whether he travels on a pass or accepts honors from the office. The respect for Roosevelt’s office is firmly grounded and not easily shaken by ceremonial gestures.
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Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
The
Unitedtate
Toward Simpler Graduating Exercises In High School
The Huronite endorses a view that the entire system of graduating exercises is wrong. Extravagant entertainments for graduates impose unnecessary expense and waste time. Simplicity in ceremonies and student entertainments should be the rule.
Chicago Mayor Firm on Militia to End Teamster Strike
Braced business leaders win a pledge from Mayor Dunne to deploy state troops if the Chicago teamsters enlarge their strike. The threat shifts the union toward seeking peace on any terms, with Roosevelt’s backing cited as supreme.
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Chicago
Dunne
Miltia
Roosevelt
Plain Preaching Pays in Wall Lake Newspaper
The article argues pastors and editors should speak candidly about church members and faults, rejects sycophantic worship, and urges faithful preaching without flattery. It laments hypocritical critics and suggests true reward comes from divine judgment, not public praise.
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Celestial Orchestra
Young Morton Leaves Navy for Railroad Career
The article notes that young Mr Morton quits the navy to join the railroad industry, a move described as favorable for the improving naval forces and the country’s transportation system.
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Mr. Morton
Navy
Presidents Hughitt and Eanning Visit South Dakota Again
Presidents Hughitt of North Western and Eanning of Milwaukee plan extended visits to South Dakota citing past major projects. In the eighties executives and engineers toured the state, and history seems likely to repeat with new exploration this year.
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Hughitt
North- Western
Eanning
Milwaukee
South Dakota
Wiss
Roosevelt Calls Trusts to End Excessive Profits
The passage argues President Roosevelt urges trusts to curb profits and excess for public good. It notes the line uses strong rhetoric and stands the test of time despite its rough alliteration.
Capitol plans drawn from out-of-state top firm criticized
The Argus Leader questions the capitol commission’s choice to hire an out-of-state firm for capitol building plans, sparking early criticism on the ground floor and debates over local versus external expertise.
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Capitol
Ensure Your Name Is On Census Cards for City Population
The notice urges residents to place their name on a census card to aid the assessor in accurate city population enumeration and to avoid neglecting this step.
High bulletin shapes Canton News policy
The High bulletin states Wm Ingham will shape policy for the Canton News. It notes curiosity about the influence dynamics as the tail appears to wag the dog in this case.
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Ingham
Canton News
Highmore Bulletin
Bayard Bgacy Ad Offers City Farm Property Deals
A short classified notice invites buying selling insuring or borrowing against city or farm property. It lists Bayard Bgacy in the Houghton Block as the person or placeholder linked to the ad and mentions related financial actions.
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Houghton Block
Chicago Strike Costs Eight Million Dollars So Far
The Chicago strike has cost eight million dollars to date and shows no clear end in sight. Union leaders warn the disruption will continue as talks stall and essential services remain affected.
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Chicago
Milwaukee Coast Extension Found Settled Beyond Doubt
The Milwaukee coast extension via the Black Hills is now believed to be settled beyond all doubt, confirming earlier theories about an inland route along the Black Hills to reach the lake. Researchers and local historians cite consistent evidence supporting the claim.
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Milwaukee
Black Hills
Near Collision Signals Decline of Russian Sea Power
A near approach between the Russian and Japanese fleets signals the weakening of Russia's naval strength. The encounter suggests Japan may achieve dominance at sea, threatening Russian maritime influence and strategic access.
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Russia
Time Tried and Merit Proven Cough Syrup
One Minute Cough Care claims quick relief for coughs croup and whooping cough. Described as harmless pleasant for children and presented as the favorite cough syrup sold by Holland Wheeler.
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Holland Wheeler
Half Rates to Annual Meeting for German Baptist Brethren
Excur sion tickets will be sold at one fare for round trip May 31 to Jane Jones with favorable return limits. Bristol Tenn via the North Western Line.
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German Baptist Brethren
Bristol
Tenn
Jane
Jones
Chicago & Ne
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Wilson
Hart, Schaffner T Marx
Young Bros
Igos
Hart Schaffner & Marx
C. F. Koepp
Dakota
Huron, S. D
Bureau of Commerce and Labor
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Lawson
Henry H. Rogers
Stillman
Wall Street
Mr. Lawson
Ameri
Lincoln Journal
John Longstaff
Publicans
Roose
Wall Lake
Argus
Capitol Commission
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