Vermillion tax decision tests 1904 assessments
The Vermillion county board faced a supreme court challenge over 1904 tax assessments as the state supreme court considers whether township assessors must file returns before property valuations. The case, argued by Sterling, Tilton, and Dillon, could shift mortgage ownership and affect many counties across the region.
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Ardset
Sims
Chay County
Alona
Supremé Court
Lowney
Mortoues
Toheys
OTT
Vermillon
Circuit Court
Salmer
Smith
Supreme Court
Merb
Iowa
Nebraska
Finnish Immigrant Becomes American Citizen at Deadwood
E. A. Armstrong, a Finlander who fled Russian oppression, has filed naturalization papers in Deadwood. He says he escaped a quest by the Russian government after years of fighting for Vinland freedom. His wealth and Vinland estate were confiscated. educated in many languages, he plans to reclaim his estate abroad.
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E. A. Aamstrong
Deadwood
Vinland
Iinland
Indians to Work on Railroads at Rapid City
Rapid City hosts Indians from Pine Ridge and Rosebud agencies for railroad labor. The article claims these workers are highly productive, able to handle a railroad tie single handedly while two Austrians are needed for the same task. It notes the Indians seem to enjoy this labor.
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Rapid City
Pine Ridge
Rosebud
Armour churches raise $40 for Sioux Falls Children's Home
Churches in Armour collected a generous sum for the Sioux Falls Children's Home. The total of $40 was forwarded to the proper authorities. Armour churches and several lodges contribute annually to the home.
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Churches of Armour
Sioux Alls
Aanse
Vermillion Man Probes Fire Origin At Meckling Farm
H Whittaker of Vermillion traveled to Meckling to investigate a fire that destroyed his large barn on a nearby farm. The blaze consumed twenty one tons of hay and five horses perished. Total losses exceed two thousand dollars with only small insurance.
Boy Shot by Brother Likely Fatal in Deadwood Incident
A wounded boy from Deadwood, a young resident, was struck by a discharged revolver found in a bureau drawer during an incident involving his older brother. Authorities report the injury is likely fatal, with investigations ongoing into the specifics of the accidental shooting.
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Nola Boyce
Niel
South Dakota Youltry Show Hailed as Major Event
Plans for the state Youltry show set for South Dakota aim to be the greatest of its kind. Organizers secured two top judges in the country and promise a businesslike, well run event from August 8 to 12 at Sous Balls Tans.
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South Dakota
Vermillion Faces 6100 Claim Over Sidewalk Injury
W. F. Andrew seeks 6100 from the city of Vermillion for injuries from a May sidewalk incident described as non defective. The city risks damages if it refuses to pay the claim.
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Cfty
Vermillion
W. FL
Andrew
Artesian Well in Hyde County Brings Water for Farm
Report from Hyde County notes an artesian well reaching 1000 feet that provides ample water for both fuel and heat, supporting farm operations and livestock needs. The discovery promises ongoing supply and potential expansion of irrigation and heating capabilities.
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Hyde County
Gay
Dry campaign signals state committees push for special work
A Sioux Falls era report states the prohibition state committees plan urging on of special work among the Sioux, who through land allotments have gained rights of citizenship. The note reflects official action to engage tribes in the political process and citizenship tasks amid the allotment era.
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South Dakota
Hotel Change at Armour in Stoss Tlonse
The Stoss Tlonse in Armour has changed hands with new proprietors B. Tace taking over. The house, one of the oldest hostelries, is to receive a thorough overhaul and renovation in the city.
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Armour
Stoss Tlonse
B. Tace
Mie
Operator disappears after alleged theft in Yankton
Joseph Cromwell, a 25 year old operator at Northwestern Snailroad Company in Yankton, vanished Sunday with rumored company funds. Authorities call it a bluff but launched a vigorous search. Cromwell left a letter to his Alabama mother hinting at ending his life. Local Chicago auditor Higbee verifies Cromwell had access to funds and suspects a possible miscount rather than deliberate theft.
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Joseph Cromwell
FP. W. Warning
Ofice
Northwestern
Snailroad
Yankton
Ife
Alabama
Ranrom
Cromwell
Warning
Auttor I. W. Higbee
Chicago
Yankton Standling House
Boy Held for Robbery in Mansfield Case
Mal Snyder brought from Redfield by Sheriff Anderson and Deputy U S Marshal Keel to appear before United States Commissioner Walkiee pleading guilty to robberies at Mansfield post office and Remoe’s store. Arrested in Athol for attempted holdup. federal case deemed greater crime. Youth with ambition for desperado life admits dime-novel influence. held on $2,000 bond awaiting U S court term. native of Michigan, son of respectable parents, unknown whereabouts.
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Mal Snyder
Aberdeen
Redfieht
Anderson
United States
Keel
Walkiee
Mansfield
Spink County
Ile
United States Court
Snyder
Michigan
Man Wanted in Missouri Returns to Face Charge
Sheff Logan of Stacy County was approached by a man claiming to have escaped custody in Iansas City and seeking capture for a $50 reward. After evaluating travel costs, the sheriff declined to pursue, and the man lingered around Pierre before vanishing without a trace.
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Sheff Logan
Stacy County
Iansas City
Missouri
Kansas City
Logan
Pierre
Car famine crippling grain business in Scotland
A severe car famine disrupts grain trade across Scotland and statewide. Railways lack sufficient cars to clear elevators, with five Scotland elevators full beyond capacity. If the shortage persists, Scotland risks closing as a grain market, though about fifty cars of grain remain to be shipped as attempts to secure cars continue.
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Scotland
Plankinton Fire Chief Resigns After Fifteen Years
Editor Laubman of the Herald resigns after fifteen years as Plankinton fire chief. Sheriff J W Primmer chosen to succeed him. Department votes to present Mr Taubman with the company trumpet in appreciation of his services.
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Plankinton
Northwestern road builds shed for boat transfer at Pierre
A large shed has been erected near the old boat landing at Pierre by the Northwestern road. A carpentry crew has begun constructing a vessel to transfer cars after the temporary bridge is removed for the summer season.
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Pierre
Champion Corn Husker at Bridgewater Fair
Scott Moore aged 20 is hailed as the champion corn husker of Bridgewater locality. He husked and cribbed since Oct and gathered 260 bushels in two and a half days, earning 4 cents per bushel for a total of 1040 cents. He worked nine hours each day during the event.
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Bridgewater
Scott Moore
Brakeman Killed at Mitchell Yard Accident
Brakeman Thomas Briges, employed in the yards of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway at Mitchell, was killed while attempting to couple two passenger cars as the engine backed into the train. His head was caught between the platforms.
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Mitchell
Thomas Briges
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company
New Bank at Newark Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation were filed with the secretary of state in Pierre for the Newark State Bank located in Newark Marshall County. The bank is formed with a capital of 5000 dollars.
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New Bank
Newark
Pierre
Newark State Bank
Marshall County
Commercial Traveler W V Ammstrong Dies in San Diego
Word reached Aberdeen of the death in San Diego California of W V Ammstrong once of Aberdeen a commercial traveler for that city He died after a long illness of consumption sharing the disease with three brothers all from the same family.
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Aberdeen
San Diego
Cal
W. V. Ammstrong
Springheld Stockman Dead in Chicago Death
John Brown a wealthy stockman of Springfeld died in Chicago while seeking medical treatment. Elis re minus were brought back to Springhield for inferment.
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Springheld
John Brown
Springfeld
Chicago
Elis Reminus
Springhield
House Leaders Rise as Cannon Backed Fighters Take Stage
Washington notes describe a fighting Congress with Col. Pete Hepburn and James Tawney guiding House policy. Hepburn defends anti civil service stance while Tawney, Minnesota born, oversees appropriations with a blacksmiths discipline, eyeing big railroad rate reforms.
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Congress
Senate
Howse
House of Representatives
Grosvenor
Payne
Bingham
Dalzell
Hitt
Col
Pete
Hepburn
Cannon
W. P. Hepburn
Lowa
the Treasury
Harrison
Arizona mine owners oppose statehood lobby strongest
The piece portrays the Arizona mine owners as a powerful, well funded lobby opposing Arizona statehood. It cites millions behind the effort and hints at underhanded methods, stock schemes, and potential scandals, with Senators backing the effort while territorial control remains profitable to them.
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National State House
Arizona
United States
New Mexico
Roosevelt Daughter to Wed Longworth in Quiet White House Plan
President and Mrs. Roosevelt plan a restrained wedding for their daughter with limited family and personal guests, likely a few hundred, including cabinet members and spouses. The couple will live near the White House before Europe trip where she may be presented at the English court and Paris honors follow. The journey will test her global itinerary from Zamboanga to Buckingham Palace observers note.
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Europe
London
Paris
Longworth
Zamboanga
Buckingham Palace
Canal talk and political banter across papers
A collage of brief quotes and opinions from various newspapers. Topics include canal debate and congressional decision, pensions for soldiers, a proposed clubhouse for canal workers, social snobbery about New York’s wealthy set, currency and gold, czarist Poland, urban manners in Chicago, war predictions, Rockefeller and rebates, rabid geopolitical satires, ambassadorial titles, and Roosevelt era politics. Distinct voices from Tacoma Ledger to Columbus Star appear with witty takes on society and policy.
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Canal Commission
New York
Jacksonville Times-Union
New York Livening Mail
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Shaw
Philadelphian Evening Telegraph
Panama
New York Mail
Poland
Chicago Record-Herald
Chicago
Duluth News- Tribune
G T Yerkes Dies in New York After Turbulent Career
Street car magnate Charles T Yerkes dies in a Waldorf Astoria room after returning from Europe to seek a divorce. He had been estranged from his wife for years amid bitter public disputes. Bright's disease and other ailments finish the life of a financier whose career spanned Chicago London and New York.
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New York
Europe
Charles T. Yerkes
Waldorf-Astoria
Hie
Charles Rondamiller
Mr. Yerkes
Bright
Cntreer
Yerkes
London
Chicago
Gilhooley Case Delivers Prison Terms For Sluggers
Chicago judges hand prison sentences to Charles Gilhooley and associates involved in a slugging case tied to Carriage and Wood Workers Union No. 1. The trial, lasting 102 days, marked the first joint conspiracy-based prosecution of union officials and hired thugs, costing the state about $15,000 and setting a new jury-length record.
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Lnn
Chicago
Charles Gilhooley
Chris J. Carlstrom
Gilhooley
Illinois
Carriage and Wood Workers’ Union No
Amber Room and Notable Figures Feature in Tangled News
In Tsarskoe Selo the amber room dazzles with intricate designs while Zanaida Smolianmoff faces nine months in Leipzig for espionage. Egypt’s Khedive profits from Britain’s protection with a half million dollar annual grant and vast private wealth. Sir Edward Elgar receives Worcester’s freedom of the city at 48. The Shah of Persia, in St Petersburg, caused court consternation by sleeping twenty four hours and ordering no disturbance under threat of death during festive days.
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Tsarskoe Selo
Zanaida Smolianmoff
Leipsie
Egypt
Britain
Edward Elgar
Worcester
England
Persia
St. Petersburg
Imperial
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Russia
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Inter Ocean
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Norway
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