Sioux City Dilemma On Minnesota State Fair Dates
A discussion on whether the Minnesota state agricultural board should run a two week fair to honor Minnesota’s semi centennial prompts debate. Sioux City fears loss of dates long held for the Interstate Fair and accuses Minnesota of encroachment while recalling past territorial influences.
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Minnesota State Agricultural Board
Minnesota
Gee
Everal
Board of Ag
American Association of Fairs and Expositions
Sioux City
South Dakota
Minnesota Association
Chicago
Iowa
Towa
Zacks Bowens Knowledge Of Affairs In Political South Dakota
The Sioux Falls Press is criticized for lacking state political history awareness. It notes past figures like J. D. Elliott and R. S. Person and traces careers from 1896 through McKinley and Roosevelt administrations, highlighting Person’s rise and current distance from the Gamble machine, amid broader partisan commentary.
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Bowen
Person
Washington
Sear Kyle
Robert J. Gamble
Coe I. Crawford
Congress
Aberdeen
J. D. Elliott
Robert 8. Person
Interior Department
Gamble
Yankton
State political conventions to be held in March 1908
State political conventions will meet in March 1908 to select delegates to the national conventions. Since Huron hosted the first Republican convention in the state it is considered proper to hold this gathering there, with major supporters urging their aid.
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Huron
Republican Party
Prairie fire caution for late summer danger
Caution urged as prairie fires peak in August and September. Warns of legal penalties for arson but emphasizes prevention to save lives and property from destruction and suffering.
Government seeks dissolution of Standard Oil in landmark suit
The attorney for the government reveals the first correct statement of Standard Oil profits, showing 1889 to 1896 earnings at 490 million dollars. He argues monopolies fix prices and threaten public safety, warning that peaceful action may fail and public wrath could destroy vast fortunes.
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Standard Oil Company
Oil Trust
Standard Oil
Hay Motored Street Railways, 415 Lines Once Shared Cities
A 20 year past Boston gathering boasted 415 street railways in the U.S. and Canada. They owned 3,000 miles of track, employed 35,000 men, ran 18,000 cars, and used 100,009 horses drawing vast hay and grain rations. Today only a few old hay motors remain in New York City streets.
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Young’s Hotel
Boston
United States
Canada
City of
New York
Roosevelt Support Among State Republicans Split From Taft Talk
The Argus Leader notes nine of ten Republicans favor Roosevelt. Taft sentiment fades if Roosevelt had refused a third term, with stalwarts aligning to back a president selected successor who would carry his policies. Insurgents disagree on this approach.
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Argus-Leader
Roosevelt
Taft
Burke Praises Supporters at Gas Belt Exposition
In Pierre Mr. Burke delivered a closing address thanking all contributors to the Gas Belt exposition and especially praising the state's press for its liberal treatment of the undertaking.
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Pierre
Burke
Rail rate cuts in South Dakota hope to aid railroads
A brief note expresses hope that reduced passenger rates in South Dakota will relieve the burden on railroads and prevent further financial strain. The text hints at ongoing discussions about fare policy and its impact on service.
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South Dakota
Roosevelt Loyalists Nominate Roosevelt, Roosevelt Says No
Crawford Gamble Glass and others met at Huron to nominate Roosevelt for another term though he shows no intention to run. The crowd believes Roosevelt to favor Taft or another acceptable candidate. South Dakota insurgents pretend support for Roosevelt while plotting La Follette. Vermillion Republican reports.
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Crawford
Gamble
Glass
Huron
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
South Dakota
la Follette
South Dakota IT Shines at State Fair Delegations and Concerts
Pierre and Mitchell sent strong delegations to the state fair. Huron residents enjoy gas belt era events while Sorrentino and Banda Rossa perform. The com palace and Sousa concerts draw national attention as South Dakota is highlighted.
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Pierre
Mitchell
Huron
Sorrentino
Italy
Com Palace
John Philip Sousa
Varily
South Dakota
South Dakota Corn Palace A Statewide Advertisement
The next state gathering at Mitchell's Corn Palace is described as a private undertaking with statewide significance. Its large scope and notable success have shifted the event from a local affair to a statewide interest and a strong advertisement for South Dakota worth full patronage.
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Mitchell
South Dakota
Insurgent Tipton resigns as charity board secretary
W. E. Tipton quits the secretary post on the board of charities and corrections. W. H. King, editor of the Parker Press Leader, is appointed to fill the vacancy and is said to please the governor. The move is described as surprising.
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W. E. Tipton
Board of Charities and Corrections
W. H. King
Parker Press Leader
King
Bullock Voices Opinion On Third Term During Sioux City Visit
Seth Bullock close to the president spoke forcefully to a Sioux City Journal reporter about the third term idea while passing through the city last week. The interview is noted as of interest to insurgent circles.
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Seth Bullock
Sioux City Journal
Land Tract Near Aberdeen Sells Again for 21000
The Aberdeen News reports a tract near Aberdeen once sold for 8000 dollars and changing hands last week for 21000 dollars. Crops on the land have yielded strong returns, proving the higher value.
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The
Aberdeen News
Aberdeen
South Dakota Crops Set Historic Farm Revenue Record
The state's crops this year will yield the largest money return in South Dakota history, with yields per acre higher than ever and total value surpassing all prior years.
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South Dakota
Cassie Chadwick Collapses in Ohio Prison Ward
Cassie Chadwick, famed financial swindler, has suffered a complete collapse in the Ohio penitentiary where she serves her sentence. The event comes too late for several noted eastern bank presidents linked to her schemes.
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Cassie Chadwick
Ohio
Cassie
Gas Exposition Closes After Distinct Public Success
The Gas Exposition closed today with a distinct success reflecting public spirit backed by well directed supervision.
Mitchell Gas Franchise Up in the Air as Huron Plant Progresses
The article notes Mitchell remains undecided on renewing its gas franchise proposal while work advances on the Huron plant and distribution mains in a brisk and satisfactory pace.
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Mitchell
Huron
Copper era ends as money powers close Butte mines
Butte Montana faces closures of its major copper mines and mills as large moneyed interests drive consolidation. The city sees idle workers and economic downturn attributed to powerful financial combinations.
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Butte
Montana
Catholic college planned for Woon socket site cost implies 100000
Woon socket plans a Catholic college with a $100000 price tag and citizens donate eleven acres of land for the site.
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Woonsocket
Roosevelt’s Stance Calls Out Third Term Advocates
The president rejects duplicity saying he will not speak one thing and meaning another. He warns third term supporters they will learn the truth in time.
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Roosevelt
Women clubs to meet at Milbank convention next week
The Womens clubs of the state will gather for their annual convention in Milbank during the coming week, bringing together members from various chapters for meetings and activities.
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Milbank
Railroads Adopt One Fare Round Trip to Mitchell Corn Palace
Railroads set a single fare for round trips to the Mitchell Corn Palace, simplifying travel pricing for visitors. The move standardizes ticket costs across lines attracting crowds for the event at the palace.
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Mitchell Corn Palace
Sousa and His Band at Mitchell Coat Palace
Sousa and his orchestra perform at Mitchell Coat Palace from September 23 to 28. The engagement highlights a week of concerts and public appearances by the famed bandleader and his musicians.
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the Great
Sousa
Mitchell Coat Palace
Harvest Festival at Sioux Falls Follows Corn Palace
The note mentions the Mitchell Corn Palace followed by the Sioux Falls Harvest Festival suggesting a sequence of regional events. No further details are provided about dates participants or outcomes.
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Sioux Falls
Richars Trust Go Offers Farm Credit and Loans
A brief notice invites readers to contact Richars Trust Go for borrowing money or purchasing a farm. The offer emphasizes farm credit options and financial services for agricultural buyers.
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Richars Trust
Ett
South Dakota State Fair Surpasses County Competition
A Sioux City report notes the South Dakota state fair has grown beyond county fairs, signaling significant progress for Interstate’s showcase and marking a clear advance in regional agricultural exhibits.
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Sioux City
South Dakota
State Talks Endorsement Kept for Senator Kittredge
A strong current favors keeping Senator Kittredge in office with near ubiquitous support across the state. Voters are not inclined to retire him as the campaign gathers momentum.
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Kittredge
Lemmon Develops Telephone Franchise Venture
Lemmon in Butte County has organized to form a telephone franchise. Citizens have filed articles of incorporation for the new utility, signaling early steps toward local telephonic service.
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Lemmon
Milwaukee
Butte County
Gamble Men Push for Two Terms for Friend
The Gamble men who pleaded for two terms for their handsome friend are not in a strong position to deny a second term to Senator Kittredge.
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Senator Kittredge
College Teams Dominate Headlines In Daily Papers
The season ends as college football squads claim headline space in local papers. Fans anticipate strong showings next year and praise for student athletes who energized the season.
Telegraph Strike Drags On Causing Costs and Inconvenience
The telegraph strike continues with extended length and growing costs to both sides and to the public, as disruption spreads through communication and daily life.
Mitchell Aims to Make This Year’s Corn Palace Best Ever
Local organizers in Mitchell invite participation to elevate the Corn Palace festival. Citizens are urged to contribute ideas and attend planning meetings to showcase growth, creativity, and community spirit this year.
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Mitchell
Dietz Wins Cameron Dam Case Against Chippewa Lumber
John Dietz of Cameron, once an outlaw, has settled a long dispute with the Chippewa Lumber Company at Cameron Dam. Dietz received $15.00 in the settlement, ending years of legal struggle. Hurrah for Dietz.
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John Dietz
Cameron Dam
Chippewa Lumber Company
Dietz
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and testimonials
An 19th century ad offers one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cures with Hall's Catarrh Cure. It states the product is taken internally and claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Endorsers Walding Kinnan Marvin affirm Cheney's honesty and solvency. Price 75 cents per bottle.
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J. F
Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Hall
Body of unknown girl found in trunk on Seattle beach
The body of an unknown eighteen year old girl was found in a trunk on the beach two miles south of Ellot hay. Two letters were inside the trunk, one possibly aiding identification. The text mentions a reference to J. B. and Fuel in unclear wording.
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Seattle
Wash
Ellot Hay
J. B. N Fuel
Both Sides Remain Firm In St Louis Shoemakers Strike
In St Louis on September 24 both sides stood firm as 18 factory closures continued. Shoe Manufacturers' President Sawyer said no settlement steps were taken while the Shoe Workers' union executive committee voted to keep the strike going indefinitely. Women strikers plan to form their own union and elect officers. About 25 000 workers are on a nine hour work day for ten hours' pay.
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St. Louis
Shoe Workers
Sawyer
Shoe Manufacturers’ Association
Shoe Workers’ Union
Politician Kooley Assaulted Near Home in New York
John J. Kooley, Tammany Hall politician and Democratic candidate for Twenty third assembly district, was assaulted on his way home. A brick struck him on the head and he sustained a fractured skull with possible internal injuries. He had just finished primaries preparations at his club when the attack occurred and assailants fled after a passerby raised the alarm.
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New York
John J. Kooley
Tammany Hall
Twenty-third Assembly
Dooley
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