Peace Treaty Signed Between Russia and Japan Marks End of War
In Ismouth New Hampshire on September 6 at 3 47 p m representatives of Russia and Japan signed the peace treaty ending the war. Baron de Rosen and Baron Komura signed in person with Witte first breaking the seal. The formal ceremony featured speeches on the lasting benefits of peace and the two plenipotentiaries retired for private discussions.
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N. H
Russia
Baron Koa M
de‘Rosen
Takahira Fold
Witte
Ped
Komura
Apan
Baron de Rosen
de Rosen
Baron Komu
M. Witte
Panese
Ithe
Czar
Mikado
Kcle
Japan
Cle
Korea
Arthur
Danny
Manchuria
Destructive Great Lakes Gale Claims Several Vessels
Severe storm on the Great Lakes causes heavy loss of life and wrecks. Steamer Sevona sinks after breaking up near Sand Island, seven crew dead, while schooners Pretoria and Olive Jeanette reportedly lost with crews of ten and seven. New steel steamer Stekley arrives at the Soo with hatch covers sprung, and whaleback Samuel Mather reports a crewman lost overboard. Monetary losses exceed two hundred thousand dollars. Gale described as the most damaging in years.
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Duluth
Sevena
Sand Island
Teef
Pretoria
Bay City
Mich
Olive Jeanette
Portage
Stekley
Soo
Millionaire Farmer Oasserted Guardian Case Near Fort Pierre
Guardian proceedings begun in behalf of Irving D. Smith a Madison millionaire farmer. His wife seeks appointing their eldest son Irving C. Smith as guardian citing mental incapacity. Smiths generosity draws many asks for support while his gifts include 29 720 acres valued at 679 200 and 11 200 land gift to South Dakota Children’s Home.
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Irving D. Smith
Madison
Irving C. Smith
Smith
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Mr. Smith
Ships Sink In Lake Superior Gale Near Pequaming
The steamer Fasco of Cleveland may be added to ships lost in the Lake Superior gale that claimed the Olive Jeanette. Jeanette seen going down near Huron Island four miles north of the light at 4 PM Sunday. Fasco’s crew numbered nineteen with Captain Nelson Gongan aboard. Oil springs found near Fort Pierre bolster oil prospecting claims. United States Express challenges state railroad board over money shipment rules. A Southern state divorce inquiry reaches Pierre governor’s office seeking knowledge of court convening and whether divorce can be granted without the spouse’s presence.
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Pequaming
Mich
Fusco
Cleveland
Olive Jeanette
Lake Superior
Fasco
Nelson Gongan
Jeanette
Huron Island
Lasco
United States Express Company
South Dakota Board of Railroad Commissioners
Expres Company
United States
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Pierre
Ounce
Violence at Iba marks departure of reservists
In Iba on Sept 4 ten people were killed and fifty wounded as troops fired on a crowd from a house. Cavalry charged and sabers flashed as the soldiers stormed the building. One woman died and several soldiers were wounded in the clash.
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Iba
Separate Trials Sought by Chicago Packers on Conspiracy Charge
Twenty one separate trials may be demanded before federal judges by Chicago packers indicted on conspiracy in restraint of trade. After pleading was continued to Sept 18 by Judge Otis Humphrey, attorneys held a consultation and agreed to seek separate trials from the government. The government expects this move and will be countered by federal prosecutors.
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Chicago
Chicago Packers
Otis Humphrey
Fever at New Orleans Shows Declining New Cases
New Orleans reports Tuesday figures with 52 new cases bringing total to 2 011 and 204 deaths. There are 61 cases under treatment and 1 487 discharged. The Tuesday light report supports the view fever has passed its height compared with Monday’s larger tally.
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New Orleans
Sept
Printer Palmer Resigns Roosevelts Move Sept. 16
Washington report confirms Public Printer F W Palmer is ousted from office as Franklin D Roosevelt presents his resignation to take effect September 16.
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Palmer
Washington
F. W. Palmer
Steeeens Roosevelt
Examinations Yield State Certificates and Temple Bids
From 978 sets of papers, 169 first grade and 807 second grade certificates were sought. 18 first grade and 556 second grade were granted. 83 first grade received second grade. 9 first grade and 96 second grade manuscripts were rejected. Sioux Falls Masonite Temple bids awarded to J J Oleson for 37913 dollars. Construction to begin after bond approval, roof by December 15. Dr Coventry, an eye specialist from Deadwood, shot his wife near Clyde Park in a hunting accident.
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Sioux Falls
Dr. Coventry
Abbo
Deadwood
Clyde Park
Mont
Baby shot by rifle mishap near Twin Brooks
An 18 month old child in the care of Mrs. N. J. Story was dangerously wounded when a loaded rifle in the room was pointed at the baby by an older child. The rifle discharged with the bullet entering just below the lose.
Roosevelt Returns From Deadwood Hunt With Lionless Bag
Kermit Roosevelt returns to Deadwood after a ten day hunting trip with Captain Seth Bullock and party. On day five he kills a small brown bear and later adds two wild cats to his big game bag.
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Kermit Roosevelt
Deadwood
Seth Bullock
Roosevelt
Fire destroys barn of Ira Frickson near Redfield
A barn owned by Ira Frickson near Redfield burned down. The blaze destroyed 11 horses and large quantities of hay and grain. Firefighters battled the blaze but could not save the structure.
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Ira Frickson
Redfield
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