Sherman S Smith Charged in Wood Jury Tampering Case
In St Paul on January 15 Sherman S Smith of Minneapolis is held on $5000 bail for contempt of court for alleged jury tampering in the Wisconsin Grain and Stock company case. Two jurors Lyman Bachel lor Madeira and EB Benedict Salem Clay county also bonded on contempt charges. The three men will appear before Judge Morris at 10 am for examination as the court delays the main case to the June term and pursues affidavits from federal agents.
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St. Paul
Sherman
Smith
Minneapolis
Wood Jury
United States
Morris
Lyman Bachellor
Madeira
EB. C. Benedict
Salem
Clay County
Wisconsin Grain and Stock Company
United States District Court
J. A. Wood
G. W. Wood
F. C. Wood
F. B. Wood
Charles Kelly
Paul Foss
Sherman S. Smith
C. C. Houpt
Post Office
Ketcham
Lawrence Ritchey
Secret Service
George Hammond
Nelson
B. C
Wood
Gov. Lind
Miner Blinded by Blast at Homestake Mine
In Lead South Dakota on January 15 Angelo de Martini a 2nd miner turned back to check a fuse and was severely burned and blinded by a blast. A shower of rock covered him and caused extensive injuries to his face and body.
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S. D
Angelo de Martini
de Martini
Taft Promises U S Withdrawal From Cuba in 1909
Secretary Taft has committed the government to withdraw from Cuba in early spring 1909. The pledge is in a letter to the president accompanying Gov Magoon’s annual report. Washington dispatches note Taft’s stance as official government promise.
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Taft
Washington
Cuba
Magoon
Girl Dies After Sled Collision in Stillwater
In Stillwater on January 15 Gretchen Krueger a thirteen year old schoolgirl was killed when a loaded sled ran over her. Her back was broken and she did not speak after the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Gretchen Krueger
Healer Fails to Refund Fee in Deadwood Case
In Deadwood South Dakota on January 15 Justice Early awarded nearly $100 to a client after healer Mrs Barker of Whitewood refused to return a 75 dollar fee when no cure was achieved.
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Deadwood
S. D
Court of Justice
Barker
Whitewood
Woman Dies on Train Between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls
Mrs. Charles Lindsey of Donald Wisconsin died on a train between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, presumed from heart failure.
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Eau Claire, Wis
Charles Lindsey
Donald, Wis
Eau Claire
Chippewa Falls
Threat Letter Targets St Adelbert Priest Parish Reacts
A Black Hand letter threatening Father A D Majer of St Adelbert s Catholic church on Charles and Gaultier streets prompted parishioners to vow action if the writer is found. The unsigned Polish note warned the priest to stop collecting church dues, sparking strong emotion among worshippers after his twenty five years in charge. Some suspect organized church opponents, others see a nonpersonal antagonist aiming to disrupt the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
A. D. Majer
St. Adelbert’s Catholic
Father Major
Father Majer
Roads afraid of each other at Head of the Lakes
Testimony at a hearing before Interstate Commerce Commission Commissioner J H Marble shows railroads would drop free storage for goods in transit at the Head of the Lakes if guaranteed that all lines on the lakes would honor the agreement. They fear one road failing would give others an advantage and steal traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
J. H. Marble
Interstate Commerce Commission
Undone by Bad Dollar Man Arrested for Burglaries
Joel Swanson recently released from Stillwater prison is accused of burglaries in Cannon Falls Minnesota including the post office shoe store Farmers elevator and Chicago Great Western depot. A counterfeit dollar was found with money taken from the post office and Swanson wore Hays's shoes when taken into custody by a St Paul government official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Cannon Falls
Minn
Joel Swanson
A. J. Hagg
Farmers
Chicago Great Western Depot
Swanson
Hays
St. Paul
Claims Man's Togs
Six months after a trunk theft, Homestake mechanic William Eason identified a suit belonging to him on Harry McKinney and arrested him. McKinney says the clothes came from his brother at Belle Fourche. The brother was also arrested, and both are bound over to explain at the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Eason
Homestake
Harry McKinney
McKinney
Eason
Belle Fourche
Lynx Attacks Hunter Near Iron River
Henry Kitzrow of Iron River faced a lynx while hunting near Iron River Wisconsin. He fired but the enraged animal attacked him. After a prolonged struggle Kitzrow discharged another shot and killed the lynx.
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Henry Kitzrow
Iron River
Washburn
Wis
Kitrow
Typhoid Strikes Six Children in Minnesota Family
In Barnesville Minnesota on January 15 six children in the Pat Mulcathy household were sick with typhoid fever. Doctors report the case is severe and work to prevent further spread.
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Barnesville
Minn
Pat Mulcathy
Rooming house fire claims private William Mallard
In Leavenworth Kansas on January 15 William Mallard a private in the Thirteenth infantry died in a rooming house blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
William Mallard
Thirteenth Infantry
Warrants Issued in Wood Case Contempt Probes
The Wood case contemplates new arrests as warrants go out for additional suspects. Contempt charges against Sherman S. Smith Lyman G. Bachellor and E C Benedict were continued to Friday to allow time for witnesses. George Hammond testified that Smith offered to influence him to testify against the Wood brothers.
Minnesota State Agricultural Society Opens 49th Annual Meeting
The Minnesota State Agricultural Society held its 49th annual meeting in the old capitol with the largest attendance in history. The day featured papers organized by the state dairy and food department, an evening program by the Minnesota Farmers' Institute, and Gov. Johnson’s opening address praising the society’s work from its founding to today.
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St. Paul
Minnesota State Agricultural Society
Old Capitol
State Dairy and Food Department
Minnesota Farmers' Institute
Gov. Johnson
Ute Indians Quiet After Thunder Butte Uprising
Fort Meade pack train returns from Thunder Butte country and will stay until May when natives are expected to be moved home. One troop of the Second Cavalry remains at Thunder Butte for the winter as Ute uprisings have subsided.
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Fort Meade
Sturgis
S. D
Thunder Butte
Second Cavalry
Murderer slays man with ax near wife in Chisholm
In Chisholm Minnesota on January 16 Elias Marcon, about forty, was murdered while sleeping beside his wife. A double bladed ax buried in his head was found by the wife when she awoke. She heard no noise and was not roused during the night. Bedclothes were stained with blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chisholm
Chishol. Minn
Elias Marcon
Hudson Wisconsin Basement Fire at Miller Harness Factory
A blaze started in the Miller harness factory basement in Hudson on January 16 damaged about 20000 dollars and threatened nearby buildings, potentially bringing losses near 100000. Insurance partially covers the damage. Cause is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson, Wis
Miller Harness Factory
Marriages and Births Reported for 1907 in Outagamie County
Appleton Wisconsin reports from County Clerk A A Raisler show 320 marriage licenses issued in Outagamie county in 1907. From January to October there were 1 977 births 252 marriages 530 deaths and 285 accidents in the county.
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Appleton, Wis
A. A. Raisler
Outagamie County
Woman In Slippery Curb Fall After Funeral
In La Crosse Wisconsin on January 16 a woman identified as Mrs Edward Johnson slipped on an icy curb while stepping into a carriage after the funeral of the pastor Rev E O Vik s small son. She was badly injured and remains in a precarious condition with potential to die.
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la Crosse
Wis
E. O. Vik
Edward Johnson
Large fish illegal catch halted near Faribault
Faribault Minnesota January 16 a game warden found many men catching fish in Cedar Lake eight miles west of town in violation of the state game and fish law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faribault, Minn
Cedar Lake
Here
Brownson affair dominates senate debate amid navy bill discussion
In Washington on January 10 the Brownson affair sparked senate talk during Senator Hale's navy personnel bill presentation. Senator Tillman sought a witness hearing on the controversy, while Hale said it could be arranged. House members then held a lottery for rooms in the new House office building as the day’s business mostly concluded with bridge bills and quarters assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Hale
Tillman
Tillmar
House resumes session as bill to codify U S criminal laws advances
Washington January 11 The House of Representatives spent over five hours on public business with a bill to codify revise and amend the U S criminal laws. An amendment by Mr Littlefield Maine to protect aliens in civil rights failed after debate. Mr Burleson Texas credited Senator Foraker and Republicans with assigning responsibility to the president for the recent financial panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
United States
Littlefield
Maine
Burleson
Texas
Foraker
Senate Debates Treasury Bond Issue and Rail Stock Inquiry
The Senate debated treasury bond issuance to ease financial stringency with Senators Culberson Aldrich Tillman and Bailey participating. An agreement to defer further clash emerged and Secretary Cortelyou may issue a statement. Tillman’s resolution on railroad stock purchases by competing roads was sent to the Interstate Commerce Commission. House debate on civil rights enforcement and state election protections continued as the Peny laws bill remained under consideration at adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
Culberson
Aldrich
Tillman
Bailey
Cortelyou
Interstate Commerce Commission
House of Representatives
House
Senate Deliberates on Regen Bond Issues and Political Contributions
Washington Jan 15 The regen bond issue prompts Senate debate with Culberson resolution seeking more information on bond awards to national banks at higher prices. Tillman proposes a new inquiry series on the financial situation. In the House the penal code debate centers on penalties for political contributions with Democratic amendments voted down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
Senate
Culberson
Tillman
House of Representatives
Be Their Own Middlemen in Minnesota Equity Plan
Minnesota Society of Equity members in St Paul call for farmer organized shipping exchanges. They condemn outside commission men and urge statewide cooperatives to handle shipping and marketing of farm products for a square deal.
Pitcher Pat Seay Slashed In Fatal Encounter
In St Joseph Missouri on January 15 Pat Seay a pitcher for St Joseph and Omaha in the Western league and Red Island in the Threes was found dying after his throat was cut from ear to ear James Troutman who surrendered said he cut Seay following an altercation with a waiter at the Colorado house Troutman had recently been released from prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Witt
Pat Seay
Omaha
Red Island
James Troutman
Seay
Troutman
Colorado
Hart objects to bar proceedings in libel form
Cap t Francis B Hart of Minneapolis contests proceedings to remove him from the Minnesota bar arguing for libel action and that he should not be punished as an attorney for citizen actions. Testimony began before referee Gideon Ives with Eli Southworth aiding by state bar figures. Hart admits responsibility for letters and adjournment set to Jan 24 for defense prep.
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St. Paul
Francis B. Hart
Minneapolis
Gideon
Ives
Eli Southworth
State Board of Law Examiners
Hart
Supreme Court
Southworth
Edward Lees
Winona
P. J. McLaughlin
St Paul
State Bar Association
Col James Compton Dead At Soldiers Home In St Paul
Col James Compton commandant at the Minnesota state soldiers home died suddenly from heart trouble at 8:30 yesterday morning. He had attended a Loyal Legion meeting in Minneapolis on his 68th birthday and felt chest pains early that morning. He received medical care but expired shortly after.
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Soldiers’ Home
St. Paul
Jan
Col
James Compton
State Soldiers' Home
The
Loyal Legion
Minneapolis
Prospectors Start Iron Ore Drilling Near Perham
A new party of prospectors begins diamond drilling fifteen miles north of Perham on the Clifford farm in Spruce Grove township to prospect for iron ore. Another drill operates a few miles west. About $20,000 was paid to farmers for iron options in the first year.
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Perham
Minn
Clifford Farm
Spruce Grove
Bank's affairs settled in Minnesota dividend paid
The Fillmore County bank that failed in 1898 has its affairs wound up with depositors receiving a 21 percent dividend. Liabilities exceeded $80,000. Early accuser M. R. Todd died while awaiting trial. Joseph R. Clements served a long term at Stillwater for the looting.
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Preston, Minn
Fillmore County
Joseph R. Clements
Stillwater
M. R. Todd
Boy Loses Hand In Dynamite Accident
Green Bay Wisconsin January 17 James Scott fourteen years old suffered a severe dynamite accident while playing with cartridges three cartridges exploded crushing his left hand requiring amputation the incident occurred yesterday local doctors reported the boy was in stable condition and under care
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
W.s
James Scott
Wfe
Falls Into Boiling Lard At Cudahy Plant
Sioux City Iowa January 17 Emmett Brennan an employee at the Cudahy Packing company probably faces amputation of both legs after slipping and falling into a vat of boiling lard at the packing house The accident occurred while Brennan worked in the facility and his legs were severely burned and trapped in the hot fat
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa
Emmett Brennen
Cudahy Packing Company
Brennan
Contest to can will of Cornelius Rinkjob starts in La Crosse
A will contest in La Crosse Wisconsin challenges the 1900s distribution of about 5000 dollars. Nieces and nephews who were specifically cut out by Cornelius Rinkjob seek a share arguing the document favored favored relatives only.
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la Crosse
Wis
Cornelius Rinkjob
Rinkjob
Deadlock Strikes East Grand Forks City Council
In East Grand Forks Minnesota on January 17 the new council failed to break a deadlock over the election of city assessor James Enright. Enright received one vote, Peter Kelley two and George Chambers three after three ballots produced the same tally.
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East Grand Forks
Minn
James Enright
Peter Kelley
George Chambers
Man Found Dead in Gull Lake Area with Rifle Wound
John Zimmmerman was found dead near his Minong Wisconsin home with a bullet wound to the left breast. Authorities believe he tripped, discharging his rifle on a nearby block of wood, causing a fatal injury.
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Self
Minong
Wis
John Zimmerman
Gull Lake
Four Children Escaped Blaze When Stove Ignited Home
In Mason City Iowa on January 17 the residence of Mrs Ella Collins burned after an overheated stove. Four children narrowly escaped serious harm as flames consumed part of the home and prompted rescue efforts by neighbors and fire crews.
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Mason City
Iowa
Ella Collins
Fire Wipes Out Culbertson Business District
A major blaze in Culbertson Montana destroyed the Evans hotel chief hotel city restaurant lodging houses two saloons the Culbertson department store Farmers and Merchants bank Pioneer livery and several other buildings. The fire began in the hotel laundry and prompt dynamite use saved remaining structures. The blast shattered plate glass across the business section in Culbertson a city of about 2500 and county seat of Valley county.
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Culbertson
Evans
City
Culbertson Department Store
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Pioneer Livery
Valley County
Montana
Heinze Appeals to President Over Fines in Copper War Case
Counsel for St. Augustus Heinze asks for a sixty day stay on a $20,000 contempt fine to appeal to President Roosevelt. Heinze has deposited the money under court order as Judge Hunt rules remittance by the court is not allowed. He also seeks remission of $1,000 fines on two superintendents, with Judge Hunt stating only the president can grant that relief.
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St. Augustus Heinze
Roosevelt
Heinze
Hunt
Beatty
Amalgamated Company
Government wins in liquor case on Indian land railroad right of way
Federal Judge Hunt at Helena ruled that a railroad’s passage through a Blackfoot reservation constitutes Indian land and cannot be used to authorize liquor traffic even by presidential action. Wilkinson’s counsel said an appeal would be filed. The decision, if upheld, could block saloons on railroad routes through reservations.
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Bk. P. Wilkinson
Blackfoot
Labor Leaders In Jail After Abandoned Appeal
Messrs Shannon Cutts and Eadwards the Butte labor leaders convicted of contempt for violating an injunction against interference with Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone property and business are serving three months. An appeal to the circuit court was planned but abandoned, and the men surrendered to the U S marshal and were jailed in Helena.
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Messrs
Shannon
Cutts
Eadwirds
Butte Iabor
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Unite States
Helena
New Movement in Mine Fight Over Rich Montana Vein
In Helena federal court the plaintiff seeks an injunction to stop the Rothschilds from operating the disputed vein between St. Louis and Montana holdings. Former Senator Brown, who traveled to Washington for the case, was shot and killed by Mrs. Bradley. Brown had won a $192.00 judgment for the St. Louis company, later reversed and a new trial ordered. The Montana Drum Summon mine is described as the richest gold property in the Northwest with vast yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Montana Company
The
Montana
Northwest
Pay Check Raised Charges in Red Lodge Arrest
Henry Wilson is jailed in Red Lodge charged with cashing a Northwestern Improvement check for 43 cents on a $42. The check was issued to Charles J. Upbach, and Wilson is accused of paying 45 cents for it. Wilson was arrested after a drive to Bear Creek.
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Henry Wilson
Red Lodge
Northwestern Improvement
Charles J.upbach
Wilson
Wlson
Bear Creek
The Way It Goes
An observant waiter recalls a man who earned little years ago and now seems wealthy. The waiter notes the shift from a 50 cent tip to a nickel as a hint of the change in fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oth
The Husband Again
A scene shows a mistress reproving Mary for mess while the master returns to fix a collar and discovers a missing stud. Mary claims she tidied yet the item is gone, underscoring domestic mishap and miscommunication.
Pancake breakfasts blamed for winter ailments
Doctors counter that winter illness is not due to being indoors but linked to pancake breakfasts with sausage on the side. The claim frames a humorous contrast between medical advice and a favored breakfast habit.
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News of the Northwest
Black Hand
Lynx
Hunter
Woods
Lyman G. Bachellor
E. C. Benedict
Sabin
Houpt
Hammond
Twin Cities
Coe Commission Company
Wood Brothers
Chamber of Commerce
Farm Society Annual
Hudson
Cupid
Stork
Congress
BANK
Fillmore County Institution
Montana News
Mary
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