Hill Urges Private Control of Rail Rates at Minnesota Meeting
James J. Hill, president of the Great Northern, urged Minnesota farmers to reject government rate control. He argued private management would reduce grain transportation costs faster and more fairly, citing voluntary rate cuts as proof and warning that a state mileage system would hurt farmers in the Dakotas and beyond. The piece notes opponents and a growing Roosevelt Republican movement among former officials.
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Mr. Hill
James J. “Hill
the Northern
Great Northern
Fillmore County
Minn
Ar. Hill
Hill
Minnesota
Crawford blamed for railroad assessments in South Dakota
The Sioux Falls Press notes Mr. Crawford’s defense of his role in railroad property valuation. It argues that, if true, he bears responsibility due to four years on the state board of equalization and his votes against railroads, while criticizing his lack of protest.
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Mr. Crawford
South Dakota
United States
South
State Board of Assessment
Crawford
National Convention of Railroad Commissioners
Deadwood
Sioux Falls Press
State Board of Equalization
Legislature Made No Mistake at Huron State Fair
The Volga Tribune notes South Dakota’s state fair in Huron was a grand success both display and finances. Visitors from afar were impressed by crops and livestock, beets as large as a man’s leg, and the overall achievement of the fair’s organizers and the legislature’s choice of Huron.
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Huron
South Dakota
Crawford's Sincerity Questioned in Free Press
The Pierre Free Press questions Crawford's sincerity citing his past political ties and accusing him of pandering to machine newspapers. It notes his Huron speech critiquing machine papers while omitting his own affiliations and asserts his current solo stance is inconsistent.
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Huron
Doe I
Crawford
Argus-Leader
Deadwood Pioneer- Times
Free Press
Aberdeen News
Watertown Public Opinion
Auguinaldo
South Dakota
Huron World
Sioux Falle Press
Redfield Press
Highmare Bulletin
Cesar
Pettigrew
Conference of Leading Republicans in Huron Habits Roosevelt Policy
A Huron despatch to the Pioneer Press reports that a conference of leading Republicans in Huron will shape the Roosevelt policy. The dispatch notes key figures and the party's united stance emerging from the meeting.
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Huron
Pioneer Press
McCall Attacks Democratic Fundraising Claims
President McCall says Democratic candidates pursued him for money during the campaign and accuses Parker of accepting every donation while he led the Democratic state committee. He claims New York Life contributions were unearthed by reporters and questions the integrity of various campaign fundraisers.
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McCall
Democratic
New York Life
Hughs
Parker
Democratic State Committee
Crawford's tax stance and board roles questioned by Press
A Sioux Falls press critique questions Crawford on low assessments and his prior roles. It notes his past as railroad attorney and service on the state board of equalization during four years as attorney general, accusing the Press of omitting these details.
State Census Totals Show Population at 435 342 Outside Reservations
Final figures from the state census department show 435 342 people living outside Indian reservations with 234 974 males and 200 368 females. Native born totals include 184 133 from native born parents and 158 249 from foreign born parents, plus 89 545 foreign born. There are 1 66 negroes and 3 249 citizen Indians. Beadle County records 10 064 residents, up from 8 081 in 1900, with the state total near 480 000.
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State Census Department
Beadle County
Roosevelt League welcomed by Sioux Falls Press
The Sioux Falls Press greets the Roosevelt League with enthusiasm and hopes it disrupts the Republican party in South Dakota. It cautions that, as in the past, the movement is doomed to disappointment despite warm approval.
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Sioux Falls
Roosevelt League
South Dakota
Beef Trust Again Exposed In Rail Freight Testimony
President Stickney of the Great Western testifies before the interstate commerce commission that the beef trust fixes freight rates on livestock from the Missouri river to Chicago and that packers largely set the charges for dressed meats. His remarks, once likely to spark alarm, now reinforce existing charges of price manipulation by the trust affecting western stock growers.
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Stickney
Great Western Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Beef Trust
Missouri River
Chicago
Russell
Everybody's Magazine
West
Bridge to Extend North Western Line from Pierre
Plans call for a new bridge from the western terminus in Pierre to speed a road project toward Rapid City. The 4 mile span would cost about 1.2 million dollars and extend the North Western lines into the region.
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Pierre
Rapid City
Bates Proposal For Panama Canal Contract Draws Support
The Bates civil engineer suggestion to let the Panama canal dig contract go to private hands gains favorable comment even from railroad ownership advocates. The Sioux Falls Press argues a private plan would bypass bureaucratic red tape and remove the hurdles hampering government work.
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L. W. Bates
Panama Canal
Bates
Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls Press questions caucus law purpose
The Sioux Falls Press declares no party malcontents will be allowed to masquerade under false colors under the state caucus law. The paper contends Republicans framed the law to allow populist groups to gain power covertly.
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Sioux Falls
Sioux City Weighs Role in 1906 State Fair Dates
The state fair board notifies Sioux City of 1906 fair dates and asks whether the city will contribute to regional development. The dispute centers on Sioux City's willingness to support the fair or risk staying sidelined.
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Sioux City
Fair Board
Quarantine Lifted for Hughes Potter and Sully Cattle
Federal inspector in charge Dr Ramsey announces the quarantine on Hughes Potter and Sully counties is lifted after county inspectors confirm cattle were dipped per regulations. Stockmen may now ship animals without further hindrance.
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Hughes, Potter and
Sully
State Livestock Commission
Ramsey
Roosevelt clubs form amid party tensions in state
The Sioux Falls Press editor cheers Roosevelt clubs while rejecting a Republican club. Populists flood to Roosevelt’s name, hoping insurgent gains, while Republicans unite by principle to welcome the contest.
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Roosevelt Clubs
Roosevelt
Four officials fined in railroad rebates conspiracy case
Judge Humphrey of the United States District Court fined four Schwarschild and Sulzberger Pairing Company officials $25,000 each after they pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to accept railroad rebates. This marks a significant legal action in the ongoing anti rebate crackdown.
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Schwarschild and Sulzberger Pairing Company
Humphrey
United States District Court
North Western kept clean amid corruption probes
Policy holders in the North Western and Milwaukee celebrate as the investigation concludes with no charges or accusations against the North Western management. No corruption pointers emerge during the inquiry.
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North-Western
Milwaukee
Republican Party Refusal to Carry Out Democratic State Policy
Mr. Crawford criticizes the Republican party for failing to execute a Democratic state policy opposed by Republican lawmakers, highlighting internal party conflict and legislative opposition as reported by Brookings Press.
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Crawford
Brookings Press
Pierre and Fort Pierre Railway Bridge Co Incorporation
Articles filed with the secretary of state on Friday announce the Pierre and Fort Pierre Railway Bridge Co. The incorporators are the same persons as those behind the existing company.
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Pierre and
Fort Pierre
Rockefellers Advice Aimed at Young Men’s Opportunity
Armor Chronicle notes Mr Hill stating opportunities are plentiful now as youth urged to follow Mr Rockefeller's guidance to avoid lingering with the crowd and grasp prospects.
Massachusetts Governor Douglass sought more spending to win
Governor Douglass spent seventy five thousand dollars to secure his election and now hints he wants another candidate to run this year. The remark implies he believes paying more than a thing is worth.
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Gov
Douglass
Massachusetts
Tawney Seeks Retirement from Party Whip Post
Congressman Tawney of Minnesota, noting much work with no pay, says he will ask to retire from the party whip position, citing responsibility and the demanding nature of the role.
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Lota
Tawney
Minnesota
Young Roosevelt Passes Harvard Exams for Freshman Entry
Harvard freshman entry described as imminent for Young Roosevelt after successful examinations. The article also promotes the Richards Trust Company for loans and investments. A proposed power plant project 25 miles from Pittsburgh aims to supply electricity to the city and its manufacturing sector.
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Roosevelt
Harvard
Cras
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Pickler
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Schamber
Volga Tribune
Pierre Free Press
Ance
The
of Roosevelt
Boards of Assessment
the Beef Trust
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
C. F. Koepp
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Richards Trust Company
Pittsburgh
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