Presbyterian church condemns remarriage of divorces in effect
The general assembly now in session at Buffalo condemns the divorce system and restricts ministers from performing marriages for divorcees unless the divorce is scripturally authorized. It argues rapid easy divorces undermine the home and morals, noting the quick path from divorce court to the altar.
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General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church of the United States
Buffalo
Presbyterian Church
Caldwell to lead Pierre capital defense bureau
E. W. Caldwell ex mayor of Sioux City will head Pierre lit bureau to help keep the state capital. Duties start June 1. Caldwell expresses confidence Pierre will retain the capital and notes the decision affects years of future development.
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E. W. Caldwell
Sioux City
Pierre
Caldwell
South Dakota
Devel
Promoting Slogan Cards Push Huron Funding Claim
In a college meet, Mitchell supporters circulated cards bearing a pledge about a past 1890 vote. The card alleges Mitchell gave Haron a 196 majority and adds a claim that Huron spent 25000 dollars to secure that majority.
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Mitchell
Haron
Huron
Old Time Populists Threaten Democratic Reorganization
The Sioux Falls Press suggests old time populists will oppose Democratic reorganizers at the National convention and implies many Democrats may seek refuge under National Populism banners.
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Sioux Falls
Presbyterian Assembly Pledges 12 Million for West Colleges
The Presbyterian General Assembly pledges a 12 million endowment for smaller Western colleges. President French of Huron will oversee the allocation to benefit Huron College. Geddis Record backs A E Lee for governor, while asserting Elrod will win South Dakota's next term.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
West
French
Huron
Geddis
A. E. Lee
Lee
Elrod
South Dakota
Pettigrew Blamed for Cruel Act by Political Critic
The Sioux Critic asserts Frank Pettigrew, a key figure in the re organized democracy, struck a cruel act against Judge Parker with a weapon unspecified by the paper but stated as a clear, deliberate act. It claims no doubt about Pettigrew's guilt.
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Frank Pettigrew
Parker
Pettigrew
Wisconsin reform split yields two Republican tickets
The La Follette reform movement in Wisconsin has produced two Republican state tickets. Alleged reform elsewhere appears to lead to Democratic majorities according to the report.
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la Follette
Wisconsin
Noisy delegates dominate nominating convention scene
The passage mocks self indulgent speakers at a nominating convention and warns that vanity and the pleasure of hearing one’s own voice reveals a notable weakness.
Wisconsin Democrats Press for Governor to Oust Republicans
The Democrats of Wisconsin seek the governor’s aid to overthrow the Republican party after facing defeat of the La Follette faction in the courts.
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Wisconsin
la Follette
Methodist Bishops Vincent and Foss Retire After Great Service
The church honors Bishops Vincent and Foss as they retire, noting they have few equals and a vast impact on the church and civilization worldwide.
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Vincent and
Foss
Methodist Church
Oklahoma land boom draws national homeseekers
The Rosebuds opening attracts homeseekers nationwide. The rush to Oklahoma promises to be duplicated in South Dakota as settlers seek new prospects.
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United States
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Japanese plan decisive ships sacrifice in Russian clash
Report notes Japan abandoning a goal of sparing ships and instead preparing to risk a battleship or two in a move against Russia, framing it as a strategic digression rather than a retreat.
Ouse Endorsed for Third Judicial Circuit Judge
Geo W Ouse of Watertown receives the Codington county Republican endorsement for judge of the Third judicial circuit. The action signals party support as campaigns begin for the judicial post.
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Geo. W. Ouse
Watertown
Codington County
Third Judicial Circuit
Sioux Falls Business Men Back Sioux Falls Madison Railroad
In building a railroad from Sioux Falls to Madison the business men of Sioux Falls demonstrate their drive and resources. The note highlights local civic effort and capital backing for the project.
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Sioux Falls
Madison
Iowa idea not dead but sleeping in policy debate
The notion labeled as the Iowa idea remains dormant rather than dead, with supporters arguing it could revive upon favorable conditions. Critics warn of stalled progress and waning momentum, suggesting strategic reevaluation before attempting renewal.
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Iowa
Cosmopolitan Editor John Brisbine Walker Declares
John Brisbine Walker editor of the Cosmopolitan proclaims a firm stance on editorial direction. The short statement signals future policy shifts and emphasis on investigative reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brisbine Walker
The
Cosmopolitan
Political climate in South Dakota echoes calm seas
The report compares South Dakota politics to a placid summer sea while contrasting ongoing tensions in Wisconsin and Illinois, suggesting evasive campaigning by a colorless candidate and a guarded platform.
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South Dakota
Wisconsin
Illinois
Steering through turbulent waters and the Richards Trust Co
A proverb-like line notes skill in navigating rough seas and advises using Richards Trust Co in Huron for financial needs such as borrowing money buying or selling a farm with trust and guidance implied.
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Richards Trust Co
Huron
Governor Yates Receives Support From Allies
Governor Yates earns backing from close associates as political support lines form around his campaign. Allies express confidence in his leadership and aim to mobilize volunteers for forthcoming events.
Illinois Deadlock Seeks Crack-Safe Solution
A regional editorial argues the Illinois stalemate requires a decisive reform or a crack-safe approach to break the impasse. It urges prompt action by state leaders to restore progress and public trust.
Why crowds mesmerize and the need for elbow room
Professor Patrick of the State university of psychology examines crowd hypnosis as crowds gather. The piece cites Laughing Hatch and a Des Moines convention to show how compact seating dampens perception, inflames passion, and reduces rational debate. It concludes isolation preserves cool judgment as a human mind law.
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Es Moines
Patrick
The
State University of Psychology
Des Moines
Hatch
Judge Wade
Jerry Sullivan
Gen. Weaver
Roosevelt Irrigation Law Promises Westward Home Boom
The Republicans push the national irrigation law as a 1902 act supplementing Lincoln's 1862 homestead policy. It aims to reclaim vast arid lands for homes, attracting emigrants and shaping the 1904 election with strong political impact in the West.
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West
United States
Canada
Roosevelt
To Make the Desert Bloom Plan for Irrigation Becomes Federal Project
The 1902 national irrigation act is to be enacted with about 27 million dollars allocated for projects across Colorado North Dakota Montana Wyoming Utah Idaho Nevada California Arizona and New Mexico. About 1 000 000 acres will be developed to potentially support 500 000 people. The move follows Roosevelt and Hitchcock push and echoes westward immigration begun by the 1862 homestead law.
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Republican Congress
Roosevelt
Hitchcock
Colorado
North Dakota
Montana
Wyoming
Oxwegan
Utah
Idaho
Nevada
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Alleghanies
Sunset
Washington
Well Answered in Debate Over La Follette Machine
The Canton Times criticizes the notion of a one man political machine as seen in Wisconsin. The Aberdeen News argues the News would support a broad party machine with many committees and voters, not a single dictator. It contrasts Wisconsin style with a wider party structure.
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Canton Times
la Follette
Wisconsin
South Dakota
State Central Committee
Low Rate Excursion Tickets for Atlanta City North Western Line
Advertises low rate excursion tickets from Atlanta City New Jersey via the North Western Line with favorable return limits for the American Medical Association annual meetings June 4 to 10. Tickets and sale dates available through Chicago and North Western Railway gauge office.
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North-Western
American Medical Association
Gage
Chicago & North-Western B’y
Low Excursion Rates to Mitchell South Dakota
Excur sion tickets will be sold June 7 and 8 for travel to Mitchell South Dakota on the North Western line. Return limited to June 10. Prohibitions State Convention accounts for the sale. Apply to agents Chicago North Western Ry.
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Mitchell
South Dakota
North-Western
jLine
Chicago & North-Western Ra Y
Low Rate Excursion Tickets to Springfield
June sale offers favorable return limits for travelers to the Annual Convention of the Travelers' Protective Association of America. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway for details and booking.
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Springfield
North-Western
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
Chicago & North-Western By
Excursion Tickets to Lake Shetek from Tracy
North Western line offers summer excursion tickets from Tracy Minnesota to Lake Shetek at 4.10 round trip with return by Tuesday on Fridays and Saturdays, and 6.60 round trip return within thirty days. Lake Shetek is promoted for fishing and hunting with multiple nearby lakes accessible from the point.
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North-Western Line
Huron
Lake Shetek
Current Lake
Lake Siegel
Fremont
Lake Sarah
Bear Lake
Long Lake
Buffalo Lake
Iron Lake
Beauty Lake
Willow Lake
Lake Isabella
Clear Lake
Yazoo City Fire Destroys Williams Home and Depot
In Yazoo City the blaze destroyed Hon. John Sharp Williams residence and damaged the Illinois Central depot on Bap ge with many cars. Chambless White was killed and Mayor Holmes badly injured fighting flames. Loss estimated at 2 million dollars over twelve blocks by three wide. Yazoo City population about 6,000, forty five miles from Jackson on the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroad.
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Yazoo City
John Sharp Williams
Repreeee
Chambless White
Holmes
Illinois Central
Bap Gee
Yazoo Delta
Jackson
Yazoo and
Mississippi Valley
German baron Guido von Steinwehr dies in Minneapolis
German baron Guido von Steinwehr was found dead in his room at the Rogers hotel in Minneapolis. He was about forty, a known figure in local society, once married to a city socialite who later divorced and remarried a leading merchant. He owned a large farm near Hillsboro North Dakota and had invested heavily, with alcohol likely contributing to his decline.
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Minneapolis
Guido von Steinwehr
Rogers Hotel
Gadete
Clark
Minpolis
von Steinwehr
Hillsboro
N. D
America
Death Feast Follows Ukiah Chief Penio’s Death
Charles Penio, 107, oldest Ukiah leader, dies at Cox ranch. He long ruled the Ukias and is linked to prior white settler violence after a dispute over cards between Warden and another Indian. Penio purportedly oversaw a fatal execution after seizing an axe and beheading Warden.
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Ukiah
Cal
Charles Penio
Cox Ranchere
Penio
Wag Gr Warden
Warden
Russia to Open Eastern Siberia to Foreign Trade
St Petersburg May 26 The policy aims to develop Eastern Siberia by reopening Vladivostok and keeping ports open to foreign commerce indefinitely. Goods entering without duty may go west to Baikal under European Russian tariff. The move, urged by Viceroy Alexeiff, seeks economic growth of Russia’s eastern possessions.
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St Petersburg
Associated Press
Siberian
Russia
Siberia
Vladivostok
Alexieff
Lisotung Peninsula
Baikal
United States
Great Britain
Four Men Drowned In Idaho Rapids
Four men named Bowen Conley Bedore and McDonald drowned in the Boise River rapids after their boat capsized in a swift stretch near Faneace. Rescue efforts followed but were unable to save them.
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Boise
Ida
John Bowen
John Conley
J Bedore
McDonald
Faneace
Fou
Rapea
Capola
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