Beating May Kill Boy in Wisconsin School Attack
Lloyd Koehnke, thirteen, lies between life and death at his Greenville home as James Cotter fifteen and Francis Farrel sixteen are held on assault charges. Police say after leaving Greenville school Friday evening the youths attacked Koehnke, knocking him unconscious. If he dies the charge becomes manslaughter.
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Greenville
Wis
Appleton
Lloyd Koehnke
James Cotter
Francis Farrel
Koehnke
Cotter
Farrell
Daughter 18 Missing in Des Moines Search Under Way
Des Moines police seek Jesse Walker of Sioux Falls South Dakota after the 18 year old left home last Wednesday buying a Des Moines ticket and has not been heard from since. Her anxious mother awaits word amid fears of foul play.
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Des Moines
Jesse Walker
Sioux Falls
Cattle thieves plead guilty in Miles City court
Fred H. Eggleston and Walter Williams were arrested near Terry for cattle stealing. They pleaded guilty in district court and were sentenced to five years each in the state prison.
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Miles City
Mont
Fred H. Eggleston
Walter Williams
Terry
Boy Is Missing In Barnesville Minnesota
Clarence Morben fifteen year old son of R Morben of Barnesville left Saturday night with twenty dollars in his pockets and has not been heard from since Authorities think he may be in Crookston Minnesota and a search is underway.
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Barnesville
Minn
Clarence Morben
R. Morben
Crookston
Tragedy As Hunter Dies In Iowa Accident
Elkader Iowa January 22 A hunter William Reimer was killed when his gun discharged while crossing a wire fence the blast blew off the top of his head in a fatal Sunday afternoon accident.
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Elkader
Iowa
Willam Reimer
Witness testifies Temptation claim in contempt hearing
The hearing on contempt charges against Sherman S. Smith and two others featured an amended affidavit from George Hammond claiming Smith asked about a $10,000 sum just before testimony in the Wood case. Benedict’s defense urged discharge as his charges weaken. judge to decide today.
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St. Paul
Sherman
Smith
Minneapolis
Lyman Bachellor
Madeira
E. C. Benedict
Sabin
Clay County
George J.hammond
Nelson
B. C
Wood
Hammond
Benedict
C. A. Nye
Moorhead
Morris
Wisconsin Grain and Stock Company
Two Banks Close Doors in St Paul
State Bank of St Paul and Citizens Savings Bank on Wabasha near Rice failed to open yesterday morning. Public Examiner Anton Schaeffer took control as directors seek reorganization and continued business. This marks Minnesota’s first state bank failure in seven years.
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State Bank of
St. Paul
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Wisconsin Banks Report $5 Million Growth in 1907
The annual banking report to Governor Davidson by Commissioner M. C. Bergh shows Wisconsin state banks expanded by about $5,000,000 in resources and liabilities over 1907. From Jan 26 to Dec 3 1907 reports rose each period until December, when totals fell by over $300,000 due to financial stringency.
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Madison
M. C. Bergh
Davidson
Railroad workers injured in water pipe collapse at Minot yard
In Minot North Dakota January 22 a water pipe fell in the local roundhouse injuring six Great Northern employees. Jerry Laduc traveling engineer broke ankle William McIntyre leg A S Duff arm and shoulder Paguildo a Japanese man two legs broken others bruised. Several workers knocked down but uninjured. Cause unavailable.
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Minot
N. D
Jerry Laduc
William McIntyre
A. S. Duff
Paguildo
Great Northern
Policeman Arrested for Assaulting Superior
Wakpala South Dakota January 22 Deputy Marshal Rock arrested Brush Horns an Indian policeman and took him to Aberdeen for a preliminary hearing. The alleged offense is assaulting Supt Squirers of the agency boarding school with a cane. This marks the first such incident in which an Indian policeman is accused of attacking a superior.
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Wakpala
Marshal Rock
Brush Horns
Aberdeen
Squirers
Iowan Receives $10,000 for Heroic Train Rescue
In Melbourne Iowa nineteen years ago W E Gearhart saved Mrs C C Thompson and her daughter of Chicago from a train hazard. Mrs Thompson's husband has willed Gearhart ten thousand dollars as a reward for his bravery. The acknowledgment came via notice in Marshalltown on January 22.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Melbourne
W. E. Gearhart
C. C. Thompson
Chicago
Gearhart
Fire destroys Catherine Palmer millinery in Grafton
A Sunday evening blaze at 7 15 in Mrs Catherine Palmers millinery store in Grafton North Dakota spread through the second floor before firemen confined it to the building The total loss is estimated at $9000 and the structure is almost a complete loss.
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Grafton
N. D
Catherine Palmer
Wolves Drive Stock Losses and Hunters Rile Montana
Montana reports show October through December bounty claims totaling 17 500 dollars. Wolves cause record damage in the Big Hole basin as hunters strive to curb the pest. a giant eighty two pound wolf killed near Fish Trap district highlights the drive. Mountain lions also face hunters with Sales and Caton capturing multiple cats and cubs for sale.
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Big Hole Basin
Jess Gray
Anaconda
G. T. Mudd
Ray
Flathead County
Sales
Caton
Alfalfa Land Use Proposals at Wool Growers Meet
I D O Donnell of Billings argues land devoted to alfalfa could yield feed for all Montana stock, claiming one section of alfalfa equals twenty sections of range and warning of losses from last winter. Other papers by Remecy Knollin Titus McCabe are noted, with new officers and executive committee listed.
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National Wool Growers’ Association
Helena
I. D. O'Donnell
Billings
Mont
Montana
North Dakota
R. A. Remecy
Bureau of Animal Industry
A. J. Knollin
Chicago
E. D. Titus
Minneapolis
G. E. McCabe
Washington
Jove Ewing
Ohio
George S. Walker
Wyoming
Penwell
May Reopen Heinze Bank in Butte After Hearings
Judge Bourquin in Butte district court held a hearing on the application for a receiver of the suspended State Savings bank. Largey posted 75000 while Heinze owner of controlling interest was to fund 250900 by January 16. Court did not reveal Heinze payment. state examiner will not disclose. Judge forecast the bank reopening by February 17.
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Butte
Largey
Heinze
Chambers
Roosevelt Petitioned to Pardon Lenihan and Plunkett
Labor bodies of Anaconda seek a presidential pardon for Lenihan and Plunkett, two one men imprisoned for violating an injunction issued to protect non union employees of the Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company from union interference.
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Roosevelt
Anaconda
Lenihan and
Plunkett
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Papa Spoiled Wedding Defense In Murder Case
Fred Baker was acquitted at Diller of killing Edward Lawrence on the ground of justifiable homicide. Baker shot Lawrence as he was about to wed his daughter claiming Lawrence had a gun leveled at him. his wife and daughter supported the defense and lawrence’s gun was found nearby.
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Fred Baker
Diller
Edward Lawrence
Baker
Lawrence
Congress Resume of the Week Highlights Senate and House Action
Washington January 17 The senate calendar was cleared of most bills as the bill to revise federal criminal laws was taken up and discussed until adjournment at 4 30 Monday The house swung from cautious amendments to a fierce fight to keep changes out of the penal reform bill amid corruption concerns and public office appointments.
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Washington
Senate
United States
House
Pension Bills Dominated House Adjourns Till Monday
Washington January 18. The house adjourned at 1 25 p m after passing a large number of pension bills yesterday. The penal code bill was not taken up.
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Washington
House
Cortelyou letter delays reply on canal bond issue
In Washington on Monday January 21 Senator Aldrich received Secretary Cortelyou’s explanation for the delay in replying to a Senate resolution on the treasury operations and the panama canal bond issue. Cortelyou says a complete report will be prepared early next week. House action shifts to an immigration station funding bill drawing many members away from the code of laws bill.
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Washington
Senate
Aldrich
Cortelyou
Panama
Tillman
House
Philadelphia
Amendment bars release of crop statistics by officials
In the House of Representatives the penal code bill was amended to make it a criminal offense for any government officer or employee to disclose advance crop statistics prepared under law. The day featured a Bryan nomination remark and a Cannon nomination claim in the Senate adjournment context.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Clerk
Missouri
William J. Bryan
Denver
Boutelle
Illinois
House
Cannon
Chicago
Senate
United States
President Mitchell Weeps Declining $2700 Miner Gift
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers declined a $2700 personal token from Montana and Wyoming miners. He asked the gift be given to Mrs Mitchell as tears filled his eyes while miners on the platform echoed emotion. The Montana miners' Thomas Gibson delivered the draft and announced it would be sent to Mrs Mitchell.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Montana
Wyoming
Mitchell
Mia
Thomas Gibson
Montana Miners
Mrs. Mitchell
Child Book Debate Prompts Parents’ Interest
A shopkeeper praises a new batch of children’s books while a salesman explains the best way to sell such titles is to create engaging material for parents. The exchange highlights targeted sales for children's literature.
Women use different ways to get money says Hewitt and Jewett
Hewitt says he has been pinched for money lately and Jewett adds that women employ diverse methods to obtain funds. He mentions his wife kisses him when she wants money as one example.
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Hewitt
Jewett
Sweden and Norway in 1907 News Highlights
Queen Victoria advised to move for health. Stockholm finances show a large year end surplus. A. Christianson firm suspends payments amid panic. assets and liabilities are listed. Lapland petitions king to remove flour duty due to crop failure. Dr. Hartman named head of ethnology at Royal Museum after tying vote with Nordenskjold. Norweigian rugs ordered for a palace. welfare medals awarded to 84 people. Opera singers Gloersen and Rasmussen praised in Copenhagen. Nansen plans to retire as ambassador to London. A new book criticizes Norway industrial schools and triggers government inquiry. Imports and exports figures for Norway show 1907 rise over 1906. Local and royal actions reflect liberal, plain-spoken leadership.
Svend Foyn Legacies and New Explosive Trial
Svend Foyn and wife create two legacies totaling 170000 crowns for needy sei men widows and orphans and a mission fund to support home and foreign missions. An English engineer near Porsgrund tests blastine a new explosive with great force, hurled rock, and safer handling due to its non detonation until triggered.
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Svend Foyn
Isle of Peace
Porsgrund
Fraenkel Wins Full Rigsdag Inquiry Over Buenos Ayres Handle
Danish member Dr Fraenkel of Horsens wins a parliamentary probe after accusing former foreign minister Denitzer of dishonor over a 1903 incident. A fifteen member committee will investigate the case while Denmark’s king and rigsdag voyages feature in the same session. The Methodist Church plans a nationwide deaconess program to extend sick care nationwide.
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Fraenkel
Horsens
Buenos Ayres
South America
Denitzer
Rigiddég
Fra
Rigsdag
Methodist Church of
Denmark
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Duluth
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Rustlerg
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Heinze Bank
Papa
Congress
Norway
Sweden
Martin W.odland
Victoria
M. Vallin
Ronninge
Society For the Defense of the
Stockholm
A. I. Seelig
Mr. Seelig
Oscar
Wachtmeister
Gustaf
Aftonbladet
A. Christianson
C. C. Hartman
Carnegie Institute
Pittsburg
Royal Museum
Hartman
Nordenskjold
Dr. Hartman
Lapland
Nukstag
Robert Dickson Hag
Skaane
Mr. Dickson
Dickson
Bergen
William
Germany
Schiessen
The
Society of Norway's Welfare
Torger Olsen
Stefanus Jensen Skolseg
Skedsmo
Madame Maja Gloersen
Fritchef Nansen
London
Nansen
Dr. Nansen
Bjorn Evie
Basto
Church Department
Iceland
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