Mystery Steamship Sinks Off Nova Scotia Coast
A two masted steamer disappeared off Beaver Harbor in a violent Nova Scotia gale. The Kilkeet reported witnessing a heavily laden vessel explode in heavy seas as it passed west of Harsp Island, with no survivors confirmed and identity undetermined.
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Halifax
Nova ‘Scotia
Beaver ‘Harbor
Kilkeet
Allan
Port Hastings
C. B
Beaver Harbor
Harsp Island
Disaster Toll Grows From Cross Channel Steamer Hilda
St Malo reports the English Channel disaster aboard the Hilda as more bodies are found along the coast. Over sixty dead have washed ashore including Captain Gregory, with thirteen saloon passengers identified. Survivors are recovering as the harbor’s difficult access delays recoveries.
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St. Malo
Hilda
Gregory
Post Office Estimates Seek Growth Despite Cuts
Postmaster General Cortelyou sent to the secretary of the treasury detailed estimates for the postal service for the year ending June 30 1907. The plan calls for expense reductions where not to the service and supports postal development to meet rising national needs. The field service budget is about 193 million dollars, up roughly 12 million from the prior year.
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Cortelyou
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
Post Office Department
Postal Service
Field Service
Albany Indicts for Disaster Manslaughter in Store Collapse
The Albany grand jury indicted contractor John Dyer Jr and supervising architect Clark I Daggett for manslaughter in connection with the August 8 department store collapse of Myers company. Thirteen killed or fatally injured and thirty wounded. Meanwhile Havana-bound travelers say Americans will hold a second territorial election within ten days, claiming the prior vote was illegal due to insufficient notice.
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Albany
N. Y
John Dyer, Jr
Clark I. Daggett
The
Myers Company
Havana
Isle of Pines
Cadets Ordered to Wear Mustaches at Kingston College
Cadets at the national military college in Kingston Ontario have been ordered to wear mustaches to impart an older appearance. No reason is given, but the rule has drawn disapproval in some circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Military College At
Kingston, Ont
Sioux City Stock Market and Dubuque Indictments
Sioux City quotations show butchers at 3.25 to 4.50 and lop hogs at 4.75. In Dubuque the grand jury, after its longest session, returned 194 indictments, about 108 aimed at slot machine operators, including prominent businessmen and former officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Dubuque
Jever
Big Brooklyn Fire Destroys Lunowitz Sash and Door Plant
A blaze in the A. J. Lunowitz sash and door factory in Brooklyn New York on Tuesday caused about 100000 in damages. Fire officials fought the flames throughout the night with extensive smoke and heat complicating efforts. No injuries are immediately reported. investigators will determine the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
A. JM. Lunowitz
N. Y
Steamer Hilda Sinks off St Malo With Heavy Toll
A London special reports the cross channel steamer Hilda wrecked Sunday near St Malo on the French coast. More than 100 aboard are feared drowned. five passengers and one crew member were rescued by Ada. The ship, built in Glasgow in 1882 and 818 tons, foundered after fog and a snow storm. thirteen bodies washed ashore at St Carr.
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English Channel
London
Southwestern Railway
Hilda
St. Malo
France
Southampton
Tarden Lighthouse
St. Servan
Cezambre
St. Carr
Glasgow
Bodies in steel ingot at Midvale Steel works
A dozen words describe a burial of two foreign laborers, John Porkin and Joseph Gazda, at the Midvale Steel works in Philadelphia. A cupola plug failed, releasing 80,000 pounds of molten steel that engulfed the men, incinerating them and leaving no trace of clothing or bodies.
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Philadelphia
Midvale Steel Works
John Porkin
Joseph Gazda
LODGING HOUSE DISASTER IN GLASGOW FIRE KILLS THIRTY NINE
A devastating blaze in a Watson Street lodging house for men in Glasgow killed thirty nine and injured many others. The fire started about 6 a m on the building’s fourth floor housing 330 men, with flames and smoke forcing a chaotic escape as firemen battled to aid panicked inmates.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Watson Street
Russians in Japanese Prisoners Mutiny On Homeward Voyage
Five hundred Russian prisoners captured by Japan and bound for Vladivostok aboard the steamers Vladimir and Baronesi showed mutiny. Their officers appealed to the Japanese government for troops and police. 100 constables boarded the Boroneji as four Japanese torpedo boat destroyers surrounded the ships. Vice Admiral Rojestvensky is aboard the Boroneji.
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Japan
Vladivostok
Vladimir
Baronesi
Boroneji
Rojestvensky
Iowa census shows farms worth billions and many black partners
Iowa census prints show total farm value at 1.93 billion with 138 224 owned farms and 70 089 rented by occupants. The population study lists 37 negro partners across counties including Allamakee Decatur Harrison Kossuth Lee Louisa Mahaska Marshall Page Taylor Worth Webster Winneshiek Union Warren.
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Iowa
Executive Council
S.cereee
Allamakee
Decatur
Harrison
Kossuth, Lee, Louisa
Mahaska
Marshall, Page, Taylor, Worth
Webster
Winneshiek
Tnion
Warren
Onawa Fair Revival Plans Park Farm Purchase
The Onawa agricultural society finalized arrangements to purchase the Onawa park farm from J. D. Yeomans. A stockholders meeting at the engine house hall elected officers to organize for annual fairs, with George O. Holbrook as president, Henry Harlow and B. A. Howard as vice presidents, A. W. Burgess as secretary, and George Buckley as treasurer.
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Ap Onawa Special
Onawa Park Farm
Old
Monona County Fair Grounds
J. D. Yeomans
The
Agricultural Society
Engine House Hall
George O. Holbrook
Henry Harlow
A. Howard
A. W. Burgess
George Buckley
Electric Plant Destroyed in Steelton Fire
Fire destroyed the Steelton Electric Light Company plant on Saturday night, causing an estimated loss of 60 thousand dollars with no insurance. The blaze left Steelton and surrounding areas in darkness as the town relied on the plant for lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steelton
Electric Light Company
Hotel and stores burn in Virginia town fire
A disastrous Sunday blaze swept Ustillville across the Kentucky line in Virginia. The Myrtle Hotel several dry goods stores and general residences burned. Loss estimates place the damage at $75,000 with about one third covered by insurance.
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Ustillville
Kentucky
Virginia
Myrtle
Jealous Lover Slays Woman in Hopkinsville
John Chaney shot and killed Mrs Maud Ellis in Hopkinsville Kentucky on Saturday. Duncan Veach bystander was seriously wounded. Jealousy is cited as the motive in this fatal shooting.
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Hopkinsville
John Chaney
Maud Ellis
Duncan Veach
Train Wreck Kills Two Trainmen Near Falconer
Two trainmen died when the eastbound Atlantic express on the Erie road wrecked at Falconer around six o clock on Monday night. The disaster left the men dead at the scene and prompted investigations into the cause of the crash.
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Drie Road
Falconer
Vladvostok in Ruina Reported City Burned and Casualties
An eyewitness arriving at Nagasaki reports Vladivostok near ruin with about half the city burned. Six hundred garrison killed, prison broken, Gen. Kappek missing, damage estimated at 25 million dollars.
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Anadivostok
Nagagaki
Kappek
Milwaukee Grafter Convicted in Bribery Case
Former Alderman Robert L. Rudolph of Milwaukee Wisconsin was Saturday found guilty by a jury of soliciting a bribe while a member of the common council in 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormer
Robert L. Rudolph
Milwaukee
Wis
Common Council
Carroll Man Killed by Northwestern Train
Grant Powell of Carroll was killed near Jefferson when he boarded the wrong train and was run over. He worked as a kitchen helper and was en route to Lasesboro for new work. His head was severed in the accident.
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Grant Powell
Carroll
Jefferson
Northwestern
Lasesboro
Prominent Des Moines Businessman Hurt in Cuba Illinois
J M Christy president of the Christy Box Car Loader Company was severely injured in an accident at Cuba Illinois Sunday his foot was crushed necessitating amputation he is reported in a dangerous condition.
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J. M. Christy
Christy Box Car Loader Company
Des Moines
Cuba
Miss Alice Iseminger Husked 118 Bushels in a Day
Miss Alice Iseminger living with her parents four miles north of Manilla worked alone with a team and wagon to husk 118 bushels of corn from sunrise to sunset, showcasing remarkable industriousness for a rural household.
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Alice Iseminger
Manilla
One Brown entering class includes Samuel Cleghorn Lewis
Lowan at Brown College in Massachusetts admits a single student from Towa this year. The entrant is Samuel Cleghorn Lewis from Sioux City.
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Lowan
Brown
Towa
Brown University
Massachusetts
Samuel Cleghorn Lewis
Sioux City
Farm Changes Hands In Sioux City Area Sale
The 1,000 acre Perry Creek valley farm of Cornelius J. McNamara near Sioux City was sold for $60,000 cash to L. L. Voss cashier of the Bank of Denison Denison La. The transfer took place three miles above the city limits in Helens Mount.
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Perry Creek Valley
Cornelius J. McNamara
Helens, Mount
Sioux City
L. Voss
Bank of Denison
Denison
Higgins Sentenced to Year for Assault on Father
Thomas Higgins pleaded guilty to assault with intent to do great bodily injury after shooting his father during a quarrel over alleged mistreatment of his sister at Iowa City. He received a one year term in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Higgins
Slater
Iowa City
Storm Lake Mystery: Stolen Rig Recovered Near Town
A team branded with WH hitched to a wine colored buggy matching a Mapleton theft description was abandoned in a Storm Lake pasture. One horse drowned, the other injured. a hair ribbon and a pin were found in the buggy. Sheriff and railroad workers suspected, no arrests.
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Yate
Mapleton
Storm Lake
Monona County
Death by Own Action Shocks Marshalltown Herald Editor
S P Ayres editor of the Marshalltown Herald was found dead in an outhouse at his home after a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A note in his desk cited ongoing paralysis and fear of losing reason, explaining his decision to avoid being a burden. He had previously survived a back head wound from a burglary attempt a year earlier.
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Marshalltown
S. P. Ayres
Ayres
Blind actress loses sight after Dickens play in Des Moines
Mrs Elizabeth Conger Heaton 28 wife of Dr W M Heaton and niece of Edwin H Conger unexpectedly became blind after portraying Blind Bertha in a Dickens Cricket on the Hearth production. Three days later she entirely lost vision and was to be treated at home. Odds of saving one eye remain.
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Des Moines
Elizabeth Conger Heaton
Heaton
Bertha
Dickens
Depot and Elevator Burn at Breda in Carroll County
A fire at Breda on Monday destroyed the Northwestern depot and the Northern Grain Company elevator. The elevator was valued at 2000 dollars and the warehouse at 600 dollars, with wheat oats and barley inside. Coal sheds with three cars of coal burned, and flour and feed totaling 600 dollars were lost. Total loss likely around 5000 dollars. Some insurance existed with Northern Grain Company. Origin of the fire unknown. Breda lacks water works and fire protection.
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Breda
Carroll County
Northwestern
Northern Grain Companys
Meyers Bros
Northern Grain Company
Boy Messenger Killed Under Wagon on Fifth Street Bridge
Leon Westcott a year old messenger boy was killed on the Fifth Street bridge in Waterloo Friday evening as he rode home in rain. A coal wagon passed over him mashing his head instantly in a fatal accident.
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Leon Westcott
Fifth Street
Waterloo
Two Cases Decided in Favor of Western Union Telegraph Co
A Sioux City special reports the United States Court of Appeals in St. Paul ruling for Western Union in two cases. Schriver Bros. of Britt pursued $9,000, while the Bank of Havelock Tayvelock Indiana sought $3,500 in the other suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
United States Court of Appeals
St. Paul
Western Union Telegraph Company
Schriver Bros
Britt
Bank of Havelock, Tayvelock
Fire Friday Wipes Out Woodburn Business District
A blaze Friday destroyed the entire business portion of Woodburn in Clark County. Estimated loss runs to $130,000, largely insured. Authorities suspect an incendiary origin as every brick building in the town was destroyed.
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Woodburn
Clark County
LeClair Woman Dies Suddenly During Dinner Visit
Mrs. John Eliott, a prominent resident of LeClair, dropped dead from apoplexy at her home Monday while entertaining friends invited to dinner. She had lived in LeClair for fifty years.
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LeClair
John Eliott
Elliott
Barn Fire Destroys W C Anderson Farm East of Oskaloosa
A large barn on the W C Anderson farm east of Oskaloosa burned completely with two horses inside. The blaze caused about $6,000 in losses. Origin of the fire remains undetermined.
Oto Bank cashier faced embezzlement trial in Sioux City
Fred Cummin former cashier of the Oto Bank which failed years ago was denied a continuance and must appear for trial in Sioux City on charges of embezzlement and obtaining money under false pretenses He is now an insurance man in Chicago.
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Fred Cummin
Oto Bank
Oto
Sioux City
Chicago
Onawa Woman Granted Divorce from Howard L. Conlin
Mrs Mollie Conlin wife of renowned Ona wa attorney Howard L Conlin secured a permanent decree of divorce in Monona County district court on Thursday.
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Onawa
Mollie Conlin
Howard L. Conlin
Monona County
Alleged Fraud In Survey Civil In Armour Jail Case
Warrants for 11. G. Green A. W. Green Edward Gardiner and William Hammer of Mitchell were served. They are accused of perjury in resurveying Valley Township Douglas County. They allegedly swore government corners were 6 by 6 by 80 inches, some corners missing or short. All but elder Green are jailed. case set for December 12 in Armour circuit court.
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Armour
G. Green
A. W. Green
Edward Gardiner
William Hammer
Mitchell
Douglas County
H.C. Green
Valley Township
J. J. Reed
Vailey Township
Reed
Neres
Green
Grief for Saloonmen Sparks Civic League Clash
Sioux Falls Civic League enforcing state blue laws reports several more saloonkeepers arrested for Sunday openings. Bond bonds posted for forthcoming district court appearances. A league officer says his life has been threatened by a saloonkeeper, intensifying local tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
League
Corn pickers scarce in Clay County fields
Vermillion reports a severe shortage of corn pickers in Clay County as winds toppled stalks and heavy rains hindered harvest. Prices offered to attract help sit at 4 to 5 cents, but workers are not available despite better husking weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay County
Wagon Fire Destroys Outfit Near Belle Fourche
Peter Riley and his wife, en route to their ranch from Belle Fourche, had stock and provisions in a wagon that caught fire several miles from town. The blaze could not be checked, destroying the outfit. It is believed a spark from Riley’s smoking pipe started the fire. Loss estimated around $300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Rirey
Belle Fourcche
Riley
Fire at Bonesteel Destroys Elevator and Lumber Yard
A Sunday morning blaze at Bonesteel damaged William Krotter & Co. elevator and lumber yard, with losses around 3000 dollars. The fire threatened Nye Schneider elevator and another yard. 20000 bushels of grain burned. Wind aided containment. Causes of both Bonesteel fires within two weeks remain mysterious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonesteel
Fing
William Krotter & Co
Nye-Schneider
Bonestee
South Shore to Enforce State Liquor Law
Town authorities vow strict enforcement of liquor license law after local agitation. The town marshal has warned saloonkeepers to curb liquor sales and comply fully with state regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Shore
Accident Injures Eureka School Principal in Hunt Trip
While out hunting on Saturday with a young woman, Prof H B Cullin principal of the Eureka schools was accidentally shot. His companion tied the wound with a handkerchief and drove him to Eureka as fast as possible. His condition is serious. A Hughes County tax sale finished quickly, with farm property bid at face value despite taxes due and without interest.
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H. B. Cullin
Eureka
Hughes County
Black Hill Man Found Dead in Whitewood Creek
J. M. McDermott, a well known resident of Black Tillis, was found dead near Lend in Whitewood Creek. authorities suspect he fell from an embankment into the creek and drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hilla
J. M. McDermott
Lend
Whitewood Reek
Elevator Disaster At Pritz Barn Elevates Wheat Loss
An elevator at John Pritz’s property in St Eureka collapsed under the weight of grain, causing 12 000 bushels of wheat to spill onto the ground and trigger an emergency response. The incident highlights storage risks in heavy grain handling operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pritz
St Hureka
Brand Commission to Meat Plan Meeting at Pierre
The state brand commission has called a meeting for the plot of this month at Pierre to clear up accumulated business which has been filed for action by the Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brand Commission
State Brand Commission
Pierre
Supreme court grants 80 order in Hubbard murder rehearing
The supreme court Thursday granted an 80 order to show cause in a rehearing application in the Hubbard murder case from Beadls County, and rejected the claim that the argument date fell on the 20th of this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Hubbard
Beadls County
Railroaders Camp Secured for Pierre Bridge Work
A Chicago company has secured the contract to board the men working on the railway bridge and related tasks at Pierre this winter and to establish a camp to fulfill the project.
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Chicago
Hsg
Bridge
Cmpany
Pierre
Aberdeen blaze devastates large area near Aberdeen and Wreadale
Aberdeet special reports a prairie fire tearing through countryside between Aberdeen and Wreadale on Wednesday afternoon. Flames reached the Young farm two to three miles northwest, burning grain stacks and hay. reports say thousands of tons of hay destroyed and cattle driven to other ranges. Latest word from Tripp County fire indicates the blaze extended toward Coptonwood Creek and Meser County, with extensive property and livestock losses feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Abeddeen
Wreadale
Yoomg Farm
Qoint
Aberdeck
Leo
McPherson County
Lee
Pra
Tripp County
Wig
Coptonwood Creek
Meser
Tripp
Scapgrace Son Arrested After Nebraska Penitentiary Stay
Alexander Man, Sr. offers a $200 reward for the arrest of his son, Young Mann, who had fled home after years in the Nebraska penitentiary. The elder Man aims to prosecute his son for horse stealing, with Bancroft, Nebraska as the developing scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markh Ihekey
Alexander Maun
Nebraska
Young Mann
Bancroft, Neb
Alexander Marom, Sr
Mann
Wanted Civilized Wedding Among Indian Couples
James Running Yoree and Ma Charging Crow of the Rosebud reservation married recently by Rev. A. B Clark after living together twenty six years. They held a formal Christian ceremony to prove legality, hoping other Indian couples with large families will follow. Franklin and wife have several grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Yoree
Crow
Mary
Rosebud
A. B Clark
Frankine
Deputy Marshal Arrests Charles Stacey on Liquor License Charge
Deputy United States Marshal arrested Charles Stacey and brought him to Sioux Falls. Stacey was presented before the United States commissioner and given a preliminary hearing on the charge of selling liquor without a government license. He was bound over to the next term of federal court in the sum of 3800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Charles Stacey
Viborga
Sioux Falla
Stacey
Sonner
Robbery at Spencer Post Office Reported In Early Morning
A robbery attempt at the Spencer post office occurred early Thursday. The gate was partially lifted but attackers were unable to obtain valuables. The blast alarm woke residents and prompted a quick response as the suspects fled the scene. No injuries or clear clues reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Narrow Escape From Fire At Henkin & Henkin Store
A very soft fire was narrowly averted Wednesday morning by prompt action of the local fire department and citizens. The blaze started in the rear end of the general merchandise store Henkin and Henkin, situated on the front floor of the large opera house block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henkin & Henkin
Larga Opera
Fire devastates Roubaix town and mining camp
A serious blaze struck Roubaix and a nearby mining camp nine miles south of Deadwood destroying five buildings including houses and a store. Estimated losses run to thousands with partial insurance coverage. The fire reportedly started in a dwelling and spread to surrounding structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roubaix
Twell Wilea
Deadwood
Deadwood Theater Faces Reform as Old House Closes
The Old Combination theater, a long known venue in the eastern country, is forced to close in Deadwood amid a broad reform sweep. Locals complain the theater ran deficits due to patronage shortfalls and unpaid expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood Theater
Ologed
Deadwood
Aberdeen Bank Post Sees Cassell Resignation Nov Is
T Cassell who has main control of the Aberdeen branch of the International Harvester Company sluice 10 resigns from his position and on November 4 will enter the service of the Aberdeen National Bank as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen’ Bank
HW. T. Cassell
Sheen
Aberdeen
Sluice 10
Aberd National Bank Na
Sui of
Death of Thomas Neary Pioneer Leader in Mae Hills
Thomas Neary, a longtime Mae Hills pioneer and former police chief, died recently at Lend. He arrived in Mae Hills twenty years ago and later worked for Homeatake Company, serving the community in several roles over the years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Neary
Mae Hills
Lend
Wap
Offelang
Homeatake Company
Deadwood Names New Fire Chief Amid Treasury Relief
The Deadwood Fire Department elects Herman Bischoff city treasurer to lead the department as chief. The nun report notes an $800 relief fund in the treasury and 25 active members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
Herman Bischoff
Nunn
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