Presidential campaign chatter and electoral forecasts
The text reports varied political chatter: Bryan versus Taft rivalry, senator Borah at opera hours, Tammany backing Bryan, Hughes spats, Gamble reform speeches, and Roosevelt delaying Taft stamp. It notes South Dakota and Idaho Montana leaning Taft and Bryan respectively, with a national committee strategy to win New York Indiana Ohio. The piece remarks on a Taft Bryan Chicago meeting and wish for Kell and Hearst presence.
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Roosevelt
Taft
California
Connecticut
Delaware
IlLinois
Idaho
Indiana
Kansas
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Nebraska
York
New Hampshier
New Jersey
North Dakota
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Rhode Island
Utah
Vermont
Washington
West Virgini
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Taft Paths and South Dakota Vote Outlook
The comptroller of the currency urges stricter inspection of shaky banks, while a fiscal push warns against expanding legislative spending. A Taft faction critique targets Sen. Kittredge amid insurgent clashes. South Dakota is seen as solid for Taft, with an expected 50,000 edge over rivals.
Wisconsin Poll Signals Shifting Strength for Republicans
A cautious Wisconsin poll indicates a decline in Republican strength as voters continue a long trend of supporting a Democratic banner under GOP leadership, signaling a potential party realignment.
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Wisconsin
Campaign Subscriptions Suppress Donations Across Tiers
Publicity about campaign subscriptions deters large donors fearing exposure and small donors feeling ashamed, leading to empty campaign treasuries across levels. The effect highlights how transparency and stigma deter financial support in political fund raising.
Reformer's Vile Act Exposed In Letter File Theft
A critic views Mr Hearst as performing a great service by exposing a theft from the Standard Oil connection. The act is described as despicable and unworthy of a reformer who loves progress, regardless of the motive claimed.
Capitol Too Small Sparks Demand For Expanded State Offices
The statement declares the new state capitol inadequate in size with insufficient rooms for state officers to handle departmental business, signaling calls for expansion and reallocation to accommodate growth.
Garfield son of president inaugurated at Williams College
Harry A. Garfield, son of James A. Garfield, has been inaugurated as president of Williams College. His address discussed the aims of the American college and the goal to train men for good citizenship.
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Harry A. Garfield
James A. Garfield
Williams College
American College
Registration Decline Noted in New York Since 1904
Registration in New York shows a marked drop since 1904. Some fear someone will be hurt by this yet no one knows who. Those in charge of the campaign may bear some blame if their supporters did not register.
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New York
Weather plea: stay home as warm South Dakota wins
The piece argues that travel to California for a Florida style winter is futile without funds. It states those lacking money should enjoy winter at home and touts South Dakota as offering better winter weather than any state in the union.
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California
Florida
South Dakota
Union
Col Breed Faces Pressure Over Brookings Post Office
The piece depicts Col Breed contending with insurgents and stalwarts pursuing him in Brookings, while a postal inspector weighs ugly charges. After twenty years, George may be forced to surrender the post office amid mounting scrutiny.
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Brookings
Anawer
George
Thines If A Dream Refocuses State Vote Outlook
A Washington-era editorial reflects on political loyalties noting about 5,000 Republicans who backed Senator Kittredge in June would not automatically switch to the state Democratic ticket. The piece stresses that stalwart Republicans remain Republicans despite statewide campaign noise.
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Senator Kittredge
Watertown
Republican Rally Speakers in Watertown Highlight National Issues
At a Watertown rally three men Martin Crawford and Vea sey spoke from the same platform. C M Day editor of the Argus Leader attended and was asked to speak. Dispatches say Day addressed the crowd and later limited his remarks to national issues.
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Watertown
Martin
Crawford
Veasey
C. M. Day
Argus Leader
Huronite
Day
Farm life and the hard labor of white farmers
The Country Life Commission notes life on the farm is dull and driven by routine. It argues that until farmers adopt reasonable work practices, their children will leave rural areas. Education is urged to shift farming toward a more humane, less drudge-like life over years.
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Country Life Commission
Taft's Labor Decree Praised as Magna Carta for Workers
A railway workers leader praised President Taft's judicial rulings, saying his late decision protected labor rights. He contrasted earlier outrage with realization after confronting Gould in St Louis, concluding Taft laid down a Magna Carta workers can depend on.
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Mr. Taft
St.Louis
Gould
Prosperity in South Dakota Profoundly Noted
The piece touts South Dakota as the nation’s most prosperous state driven by ten years of strong agricultural output and high crop prices. It cites rising land values, wealthy farmers, and myriad farmer deposits powering state banks, while manufacturing remains in early stages.
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South Dakota
Union
Levery
Egan Seeks Platform to Speak on Kaufman Case
George L. Egan, recently dis barred by the supreme court, plans to address the platform and claim the Kaufman case saved him from persecution. He asserts that without him and his long hair Mrs. Kaufman would not have been prosecuted, arguing the state does not shield criminals though her case is pitiful. Naving.
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George L. Egan
Supreme Court
Kaufman
Egan
Justice and courtroom rights amid murder case debate
The text argues that the defendant, though tried and sentenced, should not be punished further and maintains she is exercising her rights while awaiting court action. It claims wealth and capable counsel do not prove corruption and contends Euin exploits the murdered Polaris girl’s memory to shield his crimes.
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Euin
Sea level canal urged over rock route by Duque
J Gabriel Duque of Panama argues in a Los Angeles Times interview that a sea level canal would cost 700 million and take twenty years, while the rock lock plan would fail due to dam and rock issues. He cites engineers favoring sea level, praises Senator Kittredge, and criticizes Roosevelt for opposing the sea level vision.
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Los Angeles Sunday Times
J. Gabriel Duque
Panama
Panama Zone
Cuba
United States
Porto Bella
Canal Zone
Kittredge
Panama Canal Committee
Kittredgo
Dakota
Roosevelt
Alfred Kittredee
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offered Reward
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo offers a hundred dollar reward for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice, dated December 8, 1886, includes testimonials and mentions sales by druggists at 75 cents. It also promotes Half a Family Pills for constipation and Geo. W. Longstaff of Morris Land Agency for five acre tract purchases, with a subscription pitch for The Hurouite newspaper.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank. J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
W. Gleason
J. Cheney & Co
Ohio
Geo. W. Longstaff
The
Morris Land Agency
Local residents arrive and travel notices fill Huron page
Additional Local notes list J A Cleaver returning from St Paul and others visiting Huron from Blair Nebraska to Los Angeles. Entries mention weddings, concerts, a damage suit against a railroad, and early winter travel plans. Advertisements promote Cole's Carbol soap and Cole's Veterinary Carbonisalve as trusted remedies.
Vermillion Triumphs Over Huron In Football Clash
Vermillion defeated Huron 10 to 0 as the University eleven dominated the game. Huron fought hard, keeping the score close and forcing mistimed plays, and the hometown squad promised to improve and return home tonight after the tough road contest.
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Huron
Jat
Vermillion
University
Tine
Chicago Wins Championship in Seven-Game Series
Chicago clinched the world championship by a 2 to 0 score in a tightly contested seventh game. The series drew large crowds and wide national interest as Chicago led four games to Detroit's one, sealing the title after five games had already been played.
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Chicago
O Day
United States
Detroit
Mortgage Foreclosure Notice and Auction In Beadle South Dakota
Default on a 1908 mortgage by Elmer Strickland to Bradshaw Hireg triggers foreclosure. The notice cites due principal 1285.04, interest 48.65, and attorney fees 10, with sale of the southeast quarter of section six, township 112N range 63W, Beadle County, at the Beadle County Courthouse in Huron on November 30, 1908. Also mentions local notices about a county meeting and evangelist Rev. Charles G. Jordan.
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Elmer Strickland
Beadie
South Dakota
Bradshaw Hireg
Hennepinnt
Minnesota
Register of Deeds
Bendle
Huron
County of Beadle
Beadle
Huron, & D
A. D
Bradshaw Lrothera
Gardner and Churchill
Colonist Rates to Pacific Coast via Chicago & North Western
Special one way colonist second class rates to Pacific Coast points apply daily in October. Tourist sleeping cars run to the coast from Mankato Aston Sioux City and other points. For details inquire at any ticket agent The North Western Line or 8 A Hutchinson Tours Dept 212 Clark St Chicago.
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Mankato
Aston Sioux City
North Western Line
A. Hutchinson
Lourits Dept
Clark St
Chicago
Quiet Wednesday Wedding at Newton Home
Irene Newton and Robert H. Mang wed in a small ceremony at six in the morning at the Newton residence. Chas H. Miller officiated. guests gave costly gifts as the couple left for Seattle then a tour of Oregon and California. Both families are well known in the region and the groom runs a flourishing grocery business.
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Wallace Newton
Irene Newton
Robert H. Mang
Chas. H. Miller
Oneida
Great Northern
Seattle
Oregon
Clifornia
Mew
Beadle County Real Estate Taxes Now All Paid
Samuel Birks the Beadle county treasurer announces there are no unpaid taxes on county real estate this year. It is the first time in county history that every parcel is paid in full. The delinquent tax list contained thousands of descriptions yet the 1908 figures show complete tax satisfaction. This favorable result challenges state tax concerns.
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Samuel Birks
Beadle County
Republican leaders to hear Col Davidson and Sen Borah
A dispatch reports Col J H Davidson will be in town Wednesday to answer Bryan. Senator Borah will also arrive Wednesday and speak at the opera house at eight in the evening.
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Opera House
Wessington
Col
J. H. Davidson
Bryan
Geo. Wright
the Beach
County Republican Central Committee
Col. J. H. Davidson
Senator Borah
Where Bullets Plew Receives Electric Biilers Praise
David Parker of Fayette New Jersey Civil War veteran who lost a foot at Gettysburg credits Electric Batteries with improved health. He says years of doctoring for stomach trouble were ineffective until using Electric Vitiers which he now takes as a tonic. Available for 30 cents at H Wheeler’s drug store.
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David Parker
Fayette, N. J
Gettysburg
H. Wheeler
Strayed Red Steer From Stockyards in October
Strayed from stockyards on October 10 a red steel with white face about 1100 pounds branded on the hip Betler UL. Finder should notify Frank Lyon Alpens or M J Lyon Huron.
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Frank Lyon
Alpens
M. J. Lyon
Huron
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Labor Optnions
J. A. Cleaver
St. Paul
Carnegie Library
C.H. Longatai
Minneapolis
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Wolsey
Frank Brumble
Adam MecConnell
Salem
Geo B. Ricker
Lnd
Blair
RO. Richards
H. C. Shaber
Sioux Walls
Dick Woods
Sioux Falls
Charles Miller
Blunt
Mrs.s. J. Foster
Los Angeles
Robert Hill
Hank
Hitchcock
E. UW. Grant
Langford
L.s.olive
Estella Moody
Brown and Smith
College Chapel
Marie Davis
Ft Pierre
W. W. Monroe
A.C. Rinson
GC. &N. W. Railroad
Idiss
Nellie Boyle
Cavour
Vienna
James Stewart
Ruth Lefti
Marehad
Main
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Hhe
L. G. Tredway
C. M. Daley
Denmark
Iowa
J. B. Cogan
D.O. Hoot
Gen. Kerr
J.T. Chiwine
Clair Cogan
Chamberlain
Cogan Automobile
Express
Cole
Tta
Charles G. Jordan
Perna
Jordan
Kaypid
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H. B. Kinyaun
Horen
Chicago & North Western
Teddy
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