Railroads and leadership changes at Argus Leader
South Dakota readers see rail issues as favorable with low freight rates and growing markets. Tomlinson exits as C M Day assumes control of the Argus Leader with W T Moore and Miss Clara V Lloyd as stockholders. Day vows fair, fearless editorials and strong business sense.
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Argus-Leader
C. M. Day
Tomlinson
Argus Leader
Argus
W. T. Moore
Clara V. Lloyd
Day
Huronite
South Dakota
Houmonite
Lincoln County Times Favors Freight Rate Law
Sioux Falls droes oppose a similar law while both groups claim Rooseveltian principles. Insurgents on both sides pride themselves on independence and alignment with Rooseveltian thinking, but disagree on policy.
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Lincoln County Times
Sioux Falls Droes
Roosevelt
Rail extension to Black Hills Sparks Regional Boom
The week has seen a boom tied to the extension of a railroad toward the Black Hills, signaling new regional development and expected growth for nearby towns and industries.
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Black Hills
Mrs Smith seeks guardian for millionaire farmer Irving D. Smith
The Lake county South Dakota case reports Irving D. Smith a wealthy farmer deemed mentally unbalanced. His wife asks a guardian be appointed to manage his affairs to prevent him from disposing of his estate.
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Irving D. Smith
Lake County
South Dakota
Japanese revolt threat shocks world over indemnity failure
A supposed revolt against the Mikado of Japan emerges after peace plenipotentiaries fail to extract a large indemnity from Russia. The empire is described as governed by an absolute sovereign and loyal subjects, making the revolt a surprising development to the world.
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Japan
Russia
Col King Secures Special Train Connection on Governor’s Day
Col. J. H. King arranged a Milwaukee to run a special train to connect with the Northwestern at Wolsey for Governor's day at the state fair after others failed. Praise is due Mr. King for his successful efforts.
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J. H. King
Milwaukee
North- Western
Wolsey
Mr. King
Iowa State Fair Generates Over Thirty Thousand Dollars
In urging similar patronage from South Dakotans, the speaker praises the Iowa event and urges the state’s people to support their fair with loyal enthusiasm to replicate the success.
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Iowa
South Dakota
No Dip No Ship But Federal Order Overrides Local Rule
Beadle county stockmen challenge South Dakota quarantine on cattle dipping. Judge Whiting ruled for owners with No Itch No Dip, but federal inspectors issued No Dip No Ship, forcing double dipping before any cattle can be shipped. The path out is to dip and comply with state orders.
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Sniaana
South Dakota
State Board
Beadle County
Whiting
Washington
Rockefeller Seizes Argus Leader Threatens Local Papers
The text warns that if Rockefeller gains control of the Argus Leader he will also absorb the Critic Cataract and the Press. It argues Sioux Falls would lose its yellow journalism once these papers fall under his influence.
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Rockefeller
Argus-Leader
Sioux Falls
Pierre Aims to Become South Dakota Convention City
The Capital Journal predicts Pierre will host state gatherings and urges building an auditorium for public meetings. Hipple’s optimism is described as gigantic, underscoring the push for a major civic project.
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The
Capital-Journal of
Pierre
South Dakota
Hipple
Roosevelt Shown as Versatile Leader and Peace Maker
The president is praised as a multi skilled figure capable of strong leadership and mediation. He is described as an all around man who can handle varied tasks and pursue peace alongside strength.
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Roosevelt
Railroads Give Reformers Their Purpose and Platform
The passage argues that reformers depend on railroads as their chief justification for addressing the public, labeling both corporations and rail companies as essential catalysts for reform discourse. It frames railroads as the central topic that fuels reformers' speaking engagements.
Peace Treaty Signed Awaiting Ratification
A peace treaty has been signed and now requires ratification by two warring governments within 15 days as stipulated by the treaty terms.
Small Critic Finds Little Fault in Longstaff
The notice portrays the Little Yellow Kid sharply focusing on Longstaff, yet his efforts amount to little more than a fly biting an elephant with scant impact.
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Longstaff
Equitable’s Paul Morton Targets Chauncey Depew with Paint
Paul Morton of the Equitable undertakes a whitening push against Chauncey Depew, likening the effort to painting an old fence. Depew’s stature remains durable, absorbing more than a single coat.
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Paul Morton
the Equitable
Chauncey Depew
Chauncey
Belief Persists in Day’s Ownership Claim of Argus Leader
Despite attacks from the Sioux False Press, readers trust Chas M. Day’s assertion about ownership of the Argus Leader, reflecting local support for his stated control of the paper.
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Chas
M. Day
Argus Leader
Minnesota State Fair sets attendance records
Attendance at the Minnesota State Fair broke previous records, with a Monday count of 63,199 attendees marking a new high for the event.
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Minnesota
Thresher at Work Reports Big Beadle Harvest
In Beadle county a thresher operates to reveal a vast harvest with no discount possible, signaling strong grain yields and prosperous farm activity in the region.
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Beadle County
Agriculture Secretary Wil son to speak at fairgrounds
Hon. James W. Wilson, secretary of agriculture, will give a speech at the fairgrounds on Tuesday September 12. The event highlights agricultural policy and public remarks by a federal official.
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James W. Wilson
Secretary of Agriculture
Property transaction notice with Bayard Braca
Classified notice indicates a deal involving city and farm property including sale, loan, or insurance options. Bayard Braca of Houghton Block appears as the contact or party related to the transaction.
North Western to Build Pierre to the Hills Line
The North Western plans a new rail corridor from Pierre toward the Hills marking a major expansion project. Officials indicate the route will connect key towns and spur regional growth with updated freight and passenger service.
Sioux Fails Press Opposes Flat Mileage Rate
The Sioux Fails Press says it is strongly opposed to adopting the fat mileage rate. South Dakota residents generally agree no benefit will come from using the flat mileage rate for freight charges. The lone debate concerns whether granting a commission power to fix railroad rates would force freight traffic to the mileage basis.
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South Dakota
Silent Senator Kittredge Expands Rural Mail Service in South Dakota
The article celebrates Senator Kittredge for securing a lower minimum to ruralize mail routes, expanding service to seven counties with promises of more. It notes increased land value, business aid, and his quiet, effective approach earning national influence.
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A. B. Ki
New Company
Aid Can
South Dakota
Kittredge
Iowa
Illinois
Senator Kittredge
Senate
South Dakota Corn Safe From Frost Amid Ideal Weather
No South Dakota corn has been damaged by frost this year and the weather remains favorable for corn growth. This marks an annex crop year with stable conditions supporting yields.
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South Dakota
Argus-Leader Highlights Huron State Fair Support
The Argus-Leader acknowledges the paper's role in promoting Huron events and state fair activities, praising coverage that benefits the community and regional spirit.
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Argus-Leader
Huron
Crop estimate puts South Dakota wheat at forty million bushels
Careful estimates place the wheat crop of South Dakota at 40,000,000 bushels, reflecting expectations for a strong harvest statewide. Local officials and farmers note favorable weather conditions contributing to prospects across counties.
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South Dakota
RichArds Trust Co Seeks Loans On Farm Trades
If you wish to borrow money, buy or sell a farm, call on the RicHARDs Trust Company.
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The
Richards Trust Company
Nickel Plate Express Trains Offer Satisfactory Service
Plan business or pleasure trips from Chicago to Buffalo Boston or Eastern points and investigate Nickel Plate Road Express Trains. Colored porters in charge of coaches offer dining car meals from 5 to 1 dollars, with departures from LaSalle Street Station Chicago. Contact John Y. Calahan General Agent 113 Adams St Room 298.
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Chicago
Buffalo
New York
Boston
Nickel Plate Road
la Sallie Street
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
Life Insurance Probe Joint In New York City
A legislative investigation is now under way in New York City into life insurance practices. The probe is being conducted by a joint committee examining policy rules and potential industry misconduct.
Equitable Counsel Opens Inquiry Into Life Insurance Practices
Former Governor Frank Black appeared for Equitable Life at a joint legislative committee hearing on New York life insurance conditions. The inquiry aims to reveal key features of the modern business to craft improved laws protecting policyholders and governing executives.
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New York
Frank
James Hazen Hyde
Armstrong
New York Life Insurance Company
Perkins
James M. Beck
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
Frank R. Lawrence
Frank H. Platt
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company
Richard V. Lindaberry
Metropoltan Life Insurance Company
Robert A. Grannis
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Palmer Is Dismissed as Public Printer
President Roosevelt demanded the resignation of Public Printer F W Palmer to take effect September 15. The move followed Palmer’s ousting of Oscar J Ricketts, foreman of printing, and L C Hay, a division foreman, from the government printing office.
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Washington
Roosevelt
F. W. Palmer
Mr. Palmer
Oscar J. Ricketts
L. C. Hay
Government Printing Office
Upsets Balance of Power in Far East Treaty Critique
In St. Petersburg September 7 commentary in morning papers argues the Anglo Japanese treaty disrupts the Far East balance of power, giving Britain and Japan predominance and closing Russia from Pacific routes. London reports the treaty not yet promulgated with formalities underway while initial terms are not fully in hand.
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St. Petersburg
Far East
Great Britain
Japan
Novoe Vremya
Sviet
Russia
Pacific
Asia
Bourse Gazette
London
Dr David B Salmon Resigns From Animal Industry Post
Washington Sept 7 Dr David B Salmon chief of the bureau of animal industry department of agriculture has tendered his resignation to take effect Oct 1 Secretary Wilson announced the voluntary move amid questions over his ties to George E Howard and the Howard Label company involved in meat inspection tag contracts Solicitor McCabe investigated the matter and Salmon was exonerated on some charges but packing concerns remained unsatisfied A rumor says President Roosevelt was not pleased with the investigation results.
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Washington
David B. Salmon
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Salmon
Wilson
Dr. Salmon
George E. Howard
Howard Label Company
Governent
Howard
McCabe
Department
Meat Inspection Service
Roosevelt
Peary Reports Final Message On Polar Expedition
The last word from Commander Robert E Peary reached Herbert L Bridgman of Brooklyn secretary of the Peary Arctic club. Peary said his ship Roosevelt would leave Etah Greenland on Aug 16 with 23 Eskimo men and about 200 dogs to establish a base at Cape Sabine for the final dash toward the pole.
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New York
Robert E. Peary
North Pole
Herbert L. Bridgman
Brooklyn
Peary Arctic Club
Etah
North Greenland
Peary
Roosevelt
Cape Sabine
Pole
Japanese Peace Plenipotentiaries Dine and Lunch at Oyster Bay
Baron Komura and Minister Takahira will lunch with the president next Saturday after arriving from New York aboard the naval yacht Sylph. That evening M. Witte and Baron de Rosen will dine at Sagamore Hill, traveling by train due to Witte's preference for railroad travel.
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Oyster Bay
L. L
Baron Komura
Takahira
New York
Sylph
M. Witte
Baron de Rosen
Sagamore Hill
Revenge on saloonkeeper in Red Wing incident
Henry Protow, a harvest hand, allegedly entered Charledge Goodhue village saloon in Red Wing Minn on Sept 7 and caused a disturbance. He bought a revolver at a hardware store, fired five shots through the door, injuring Zemke and James Lally before being arrested.
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Red Wing
Minn
Henry Protow
Charledge Goodhue Village
Volver
Zemke
James Lally
Prolow
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