Ames Trial: Former Mayor Pleads Insanity in Bribery Case
Minneapolis May 5 Dr A A Ames defense contends insanity from Civil War related weakness explains his alleged $600 bribe as mayor. Ames testifies denying state evidence amid emotional scenes as defense cites mental illness and problematic alcohol use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
A. A. Ames
W. W. Erwin
Ames
Erwin
Mr Erwin
Dr. Ames
Attorny
Boardman
Frank M. Nye
John
J. T. Clark
Tragic Turtle Mountain slide kills fifty six at Frank
On May 1 a rock slide from Turtle mountain buried the Frank village and the Indian American Coal and Coal Company plant. Fifty six died before daybreak and only nineteen bodies were recovered. many remain buried under rock up to 150 feet deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Turtle Mountain
Menno Public Schools May Close Amid Patronage Drop
Menno public schools face collapse as German teachers open a rival German school drawing nearly all local pupils. A Reform church schoolhouse hosts other classes while Pastor Ritterhaus runs a confirmation school, leaving public enrollment waning and the district likely to close for summer or indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menno
Reform Church
Ritterhaus
Major mining transfer on Yellow Creek near Lead
James Reagan John Reagan and associates transfer bonds covering the Asp No 1 claim in the rich siliceous ore belt to W R Dickinson of Lead representing eastern purchasers. Preliminary examinations have been conducted by experts invited to the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Creek
Lead
James
John Reagan
John Ibbon
J. A. Snyder
Colonel C. Carpenter
Daniel Reagan
W. R. Dickinson
Explosions Wreck Crescent Powder Plant Killing Nine
In Gramistock, an extensive Crescent Powder plant suffered four blasts. Nine of thirty workers were killed and all others injured. Names of the dead include Frank McKernan and Ross Kennedy. The first blast blew the mixing shed, destroying two punching houses. fire spread to other buildings and damaged windows five miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollidaysburg
Crescent Powder Company
Gramistock
Frank McKernan
Ross Kennedy
George Fay
Andrew Gabrilla
Charles Ross
Wiliam Lyons
Guiseppe Maleo
Frank Strasser
John Patrovinsky
Northwest educational convention set for Mitchell May 11 to 14
A major Northwest educational convention is planned in Mitchell from May 11 to 14. It supports the New Century Memorial hall project under construction in Mitchell with a program arranged by President Graham featuring leading state Methodist speakers on educational topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Mitchell
New Century Memorial Hall
Graham
King Edward Arrives in Paris to Warm Welcomes
King Edward arrives in Paris at 3 p m greeted by President Loubet at the railroad station. A military band plays God Save the King and troops present arms as he wears a British field marshal's uniform and greets crowds along the Boulevards and Champs Elysees before visiting the Elysee Palace. American flags and bunting decorate the city as the United States consul general mingles with celebrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Edward
Loubet
Bois de
Champs Elysees
Elysees
United States
Bunting
Great Northern Improves Sioux Falls Yards and Depots
A civil engineer for the Great Northern Railroad completed layout of new yards in Sioux Falls including grounds for two depot buildings on East Eighth Street. Construction on the depots is expected to start in 30 to 40 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Improvements
Great Northern Railroad Company
Sioux Falls
East Eighth Street
Woonsocket Plans Big July Celebration for 20th Anniversary
Woonsocket will stage a three day celebration July 2 to 4 featuring a Grand Army encampment one of the state’s largest gatherings of veterans. Events include horse and boat races baseball games and a band tournament as the city marks its twentieth anniversary with extensive preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woonsocket
Grand Army
Edward Meets the Pope at the Vatican Visit
King Edward visited Pope Leo at the Vatican in the afternoon after leaving the British embassy. He traveled in a closed carriage with Colonel Lamb, the military attaché, and his suite followed in another carriage. Their audience lasted twenty minutes and pleased the pope before Edward departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
King Edward
Pope Leo
Vatican
Colonel Lamb
Edward
Boy Dies in Aberdeen Shooting Accident
John Bergman nine, son of Peter Bergman, Aberdeen, shot in the head Tuesday and killed instantly. A companion about eleven, who found the body near the barn, said a man left the premises across lots. Authorities believe the death resulted from an accidental handgun discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bergman
Peter Bergman
Aberdeen
Fish Hatchery Improvements Underway at Spearfish
Improvements at the United States fish hatchery in Spearfish funded by the last Congress with a $10,000 appropriation have begun. Excavations are progressing to improve and increase the water supply, and plans are being drawn for a cottage to house the superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Stuart Robson Dead Veteran Comedian Dies in New York
Stuart Robson, veteran comedian aged sixty seven, died of heart disease at the Hotel Savoy in New York after a fifty one year stage career. He fell ill in March, rested two weeks, resumed March 19, performed in New York and Brooklyn, then in upstate towns. He was taken ill again in Auburn, brought to New York, with interment in Gahasset, Massachusetts, on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stuart Robson
Savoy
Robson
Brooklyn
Auburn
N. Y
Cahasset
Mass
Marriage Dispute Ends in Fatal Duel Near Madison
John G. Krueger was killed by Paul A. Thurlow after Krueger opposed Thurlow’s marriage to his daughter. Thurlow, who had married Krueger’s daughter the day before, fired after Krueger attacked him with a revolver. Krueger died at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Krueger
Paul A. Thurlow
Madison
Thurlow
Krueger
Liquor Seller Sentenced for Indian Reservation Violation
Harry G. Hall of Pierre convicted by a jury for selling liquor to Indians on the Cheyenne River reservation. Judge Carland sentences him to eighteen months in the Sioux Falls penitentiary and fines him $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry G. Hall
Pierre
United States Court
Cheyenne River Reservation
Carland
Sioux Falls
Mob Kills Constable by Mistake Then Slays Preacher in Wardell
In Wardell Missouri on May 5 a mob shot and killed Constable Mooneyhon and preacher D M Malone of the Sanctified People sect. Malone had jailed his wife claiming insanity to live with Mrs Frill, whom he had urged to leave her husband. The pair were held at the constable’s house after arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardell, Mo
Mooneyhon
D. M. Malone
Sanctified People
Malone
Stephen S Skinner Dies. Longtime Codington County Resident
Stephen S Skinner died in Watertown last week at eighty three. He was among Codington county's oldest citizens and once held a notable record thirty years ago as manager for Blondin the rope walker famed for Niagara Falls feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen S. Skinner
Watertown
Codington County
Blondin
Niagara Falls
Fire destroys Conova business district in Miner county
Last week a blaze devastated Conova business area in Miner county burning the post office Herald office and many small shops. Fred Tippler an elderly resident collapsed and died from the shock. Loss estimated at twenty thousand dollars with partial insurance coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conova
Miner County
Herald
Fred Tippler
Great Northern Trainmen Vote to Sustain Action
Larimore North Dakota May 4 The stand by committee vote shows 98 percent in favor on the Dakota division and 94 percent on the Breckenridge division for sustaining the action of the Great Northern trainmen's committee. The total vote is reported as 100 percent in favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larimore
N. D
Great Northern
Dakota
Breckenridge
Revolutionary Leader Lands in Venezuela From Curacao
Report from Willemstad says General Matos, a revolutionary leader, has landed in Venezuela from Curacao. The news notes the surprise arrival and potential implications for the Caracas area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Willemstad
Matos
Venezuela
Curacao
Judge Maxwell Dead in Chipley Confederate Senate Mention
Judge A. E. Snerpens of Chipley Florida reports the death of Judge Maxwell aged eighty. The obituary notes his service and status as the last survivor connected to the Confederate states senate or equivalent cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
Chipley, Fla
A. E. Snerpens
Shoting Genctes Tss
Confederate States Senate
Acne
Brookings Natives Organize for South Dakota History Study
Local youths born in South Dakota form an association to study the state history, preserve relics, mark historical spots, and promote regional heritage activities. The group aims to collect artifacts and educate peers about local cultural legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings
South
Bank of Freeman Hit In Raid. Robbers Escape With Cash
Bank of Freeman loses about 3000 dollars after a Friday night raid on the Merchants State Bank of Freeman. A safe was tampered with and thieves fled before authorities arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Freeman
Merchants State Bank of Freeman
Abont
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oxfords
James Valley Bank
Huron
S. Dak
Sherwin-Williams
P. H. Dunning Drug Co
Dakota Ave
Huron, S. D
Ohio
Huron Wholesale Fruit & Produce Co
C.H. Longstatf
Masury
G. H. Longstatf
F. W. Bentley
Imperial Windmills
M. E. Walton
D. D
St. Dakota
Nial
Irwin
Gardnér
Gardner
New Mpshire
New Hampshire
Chicago
Root
Alonzo A. Ames
F. H. Boardman
Ambs
Irwin A. Gardner
Ardner
Supreme Court
Brown
South Dakota
Dicate Buys Mines
Metho
Eastern Syndicate
King Edward of England
J. E. Kelley
Connors
Pope
Watertown Pioneer
Association of Native Born
M. L. Tichenor
Peter Nordin
Wisconsin
Huron, S$. D
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!