General Strike Halts Sweden With Half Million Workers
Stockholm Aug 4 The allied trades union of Sweden called a general strike affecting every industry. Officials say up to 500000 workers have quit and troops were summoned to guard against riots. Street car men joined this afternoon and no cars are running. Despite promises of no violence officials have deployed troops to maintain order.
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Allied Trades Union of Sweden
Stockholm
Sweden
Milllion
Thaw Guarded by Four Deputies in White Plains
Four deputies guarded Thaw today in White Plains New York as he walked between jail and courthouse with his mother and sister. Dr McDonald alienist said the text describing paranoia fit Thaws case and that asylum retention was needed to keep his homicidal tendencies in abeyance.
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White Plains
N. Y
Court House
Inco
McDonald
Jerome
Former South Dakota Governor Lee sues broker in Chicago
Andrew E. Lee, ex governor of South Dakota, obtained a warrant in Chicago for the arrest of William E. Niles, Rector building broker, on charges of swindling about 55 000 dollars. Lee says he invested over 50 000 with Niles on an electric railway scheme and may lose 150 000 before repayment. Lee resides in Vermillion SD with a stock farm.
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South
Chicago
Andrew E. Lee
South Dakota
Harrison Street
Municipal Court
William E. Niles
Rector Building
Niles
Central Police
Mr. Lee
Michigan
Lee
Vermillion, 8. D
Narrow Escape Ends With Lightning Strike Killing Five Horses
Otto Nelson a well known farmer near this place escaped injury when he briefly left a header drawing five horses. A thunderstorm struck overhead and a lightning bolt hit the field killing all five horses attached to the machine within a minute of his departure.
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Blunt
Otto Nelson
Nelson
Farmers Grab Men as Harvest Drives Labor Shortage
Railroads face a labor squeeze in the grain belt as farmers lure workers from the railroads with higher pay and perks. A farmer gang attracted 15 men with promises of 3 dollars a day and beer, while others in emergencies offer up to 6 dollars daily for long hours to secure harvest help.
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Omaha
Union Pacific
Editor Clayton Bailey Dies at 46 in St Paul Hospital
Clayton J. Bailey managing editor of the Sioux City Tribune died Sunday in a St Paul hospital. He held a controlling interest in the Dacotah magazine based in Aber deen and served as a captain of a volunteer company in the Philippines during the Spanish American War.
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Clayton J. Bailey
Sioux City Tribune
St. Paul Hospital
Dacotah
Aberdeen
Philippines
Taft to Sign Philippine Tariff Bill as Conference Report Adopted
Washington observers note Taft will sign after the Senate adopted the conference report on the Philippine tariff bill. The committee urged rapid action on the deficiency bill and approved a $100000 state department appropriation. Visitors including Representatives Johnson and Burke called at the White House to bid Taft farewell ahead of planned departures.
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Washington
White House
Taft
Johnson
North Dakota
Burke
South Dakota
Conference Committee
Customs Court
State Department
Senate
Tariff Bill Passes Senate Amid Schedule Changes
The tariff bill cleared the Senate 47 to 31 with a concurrent resolution to correct the leather schedule. Senator Dolliver criticized the bill's preparation, saying every paragraph on the schedule was increased. A conference report and actions on the leather schedule and free-list changes are pending presidential approval.
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Senate
Washington
Beveridge
Bristow
Clapp
Cummins
Dolliver
la Follette
Nelson
Flint
California
House
Robbery at White Bear Bank Ends in Fatal Shootout
Henry Paul robbed the First National Bank of White Bear taking $600 after presenting a cashier check then firing on staff. A posse cornered him at White Bear Lake. Paul was killed after wounding Ed Larson who died, and injuring William Butler who cannot live. Two others were badly wounded.
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St. Paul
Henry Paul
First National Bank of
White Bear
White Bear Lake
Paul
Ed Larson
William Butler
President signs tariff bill at 3 18 p m
Washington August 56 Bulletin reports the president signed the tariff bill at 3 18 p m confirming congressional action and marking the approval of new import duties.
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Washington
Swedish unions reject government role in labor dispute
The Swedish Employers' Association and the trades unions vow to settle their troubles without government interference. The Sailors' union joins the strike, threatening a complete shipping tie-up tonight as printers and railroad workers are called out and newspapers suspend publication.
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Swedish Employers’ Association
Trades Unions
Stockholm
Minister of Labor
New Power Plant For Spearfish
Henry Keets of Spearfish prominent cattle man and president of the Black Hills Traction Co power plant near Spearfish met in Pierre with the state engineer on Monday to discuss a new power plant and water right.
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Spearfish
Pierre
Henry Keets
Black Hills Traction Co
English Steamer Sinks Off Capetown with Many Lost
The Maori from New Zealand carrying many passengers sank near Capetown last night. Ten reached shore and ten bodies were found. The total number of lives lost is unknown.
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Capetown
New Zealand
Hope for a Compromise as Chicago Traction Ballots Begin
Ten thousand surface line employees in Chicago vote on a strike proposition. Voting opened this morning and is heavily in favor of strike. results due noon Friday. Police prepared with many deputies. executives may call strike only if approved. Traction officials seek compromise. strike breaker P. L. Bergoff has arrived with potential to manage 3,500 men.
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Chicago
Traction Company
P. L. Bergoff
Is Not Irrational All Present at Lieutenant's Death
White Plains Aug 6 In the Thaw hearing Carvalho the handwriting expert testified he examined 68 pieces claimed to be Stanford White's and believed they were his He said Thaw did not indicate any irrationality during the discussions Annapolis Aug 5 the Sutton death inquiry resumed with all present at Sutton's death named as co defendants Mrs Sutton and Mrs Parker prosecuted Lt Utley again testified after reading recent session reports
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White Plains
N. Y
Carvalho
Stanford White
White
Annapolis
Jas. N. Sutton
Sutton
Parker
Lieut. Utley
Utley Testifies on Suttons Death Night of Shooting
Utley testified with certainty that Sutton killed himself and described events from the night of the shooting. He related multiple details about actions and timing surrounding the incident.
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Utley
Sutton
Bullhead Wounds Fisherman in Near-Fatal Kick
Isaac Van den Bos nearly lost his life after a bullhead horn shattered his knee cap during a lake fishing near Corsica. The injury caused severe swelling and blood poisoning, but he is believed to be out of danger after medical treatment.
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Corsica
Isaac van den Bos
van den Bogs
Governor spans quarantine on sheep to Belle Fourche market
Governor Vessey issues proclamation allowing marketable sheep from northeastern Wyoming and southeastern Montana, previously quarantined for necrotic dermatitis, now immune under requirements to be moved to the Belle Fourche allroad yards.
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Belle Fourche
Pierre
Vessey
Wyoming
Montana
Drainage project eyed for rich eastern lands
Pierre Aug 4 State Engineer Lea reports major drainage projects under study after an eastern state inspection. In Clark county a ditch is planned 55 feet deep at the deepest point with about a mile of cutting. Although costly the reclaimed lands are described as very rich and highly valuable for agriculture.
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Pierre
Lea
Clark County
State Assessment Increase Hits South Dakota Corporate Property
The state board of assessment finished corporate property work and raised last year’s value by $2,324,029, totaling $32,070,829 for South Dakota. Northwestern and Milwaukee railroads lead with increases of $392,000 and $347,000 respectively, averaging over $500 per mile on both lines.
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South Dakota
Pierre
State Board of Assessment
Northwestern
Milwaukee Roads
Harvest Boom as Wives Aid Farmers in Rush to Gather Grain
In many areas there is a harvest labor shortage forcing wives and daughters to assist husbands in gathering barley and early oats. Harvesting is complete in most of the state and nearly finished elsewhere as favorable weather sustains cutting across the agricultural regions.
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Sioux Falls
Lantern Slides of State Map for National Irrigation Meet
A large colored map of South Dakota supervised by State Engineer Lea was turned into a lantern slide by the Chicago Stereopticon Co. The slide, part of a state series, will illustrate Lea’s Spokane address at next week’s National Irrigation Congress. The slide is praised as a fine addition to the collection.
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Pierre
South Dakota
Lea
Chicago Stereopticon Co
Lean Spokane
National Irrigation Congress
Spaniards Advancing to Clear Mt Guguru from Moors
Madrid reports from General Marina say the heaviest fighting is near Melilla but expects no major Moor offensive for several days. Reinforcements are anticipated to arrive, and Spaniards plan to clear Mt Guguru of Moors.
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Madrid
Melilla
Marina
Mt. Guguru
West holds balance of power in U S says Johnson
Governor John A. Johnson urged the western states Minnesota Washington and others west of the Mississippi to unite for greater influence in Congress and national affairs at the Minnesota day celebration in Seattle. He said the west must push for patriotism progress and emancipation from wealth birth and trust domination.
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Seattle
Wash
Minnesota
Washington
John A. Johnson
Mississippi
Johnson
West
Unemployed Urged to Join Harvest Labor From North and South Dakota
Chicago reports the police chief received letters urging the city’s unemployed to travel to North and South Dakota for harvest work. Each state needs at least 8,000 men to prevent grain losses, and timely recruitment is essential to avoid spoilage.
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Chicago
North
South Dakota
Earthquake Shocks Felt in San Francisco and San Diego
A slight earthquake shock was felt in San Francisco this morning with reports from San Diego confirming the tremor. The event prompted brief notices across the region, with no reports of damage or injuries.
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San Francisco
San Diego
Zeppelin Makes Successful Flight From Frankfurt To Cologne
Count Zeppelin completed a six hour and fifteen minute flight from Frankfurt to Cologne aboard airship No. 2. The journey demonstrated the airship’s reliability and endurance on a royal route.
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Cologne
Count Zeppelin
Frankfort
Labor shortages signal Nebraska’s rebound and prosperity
Washington reports a surge in labor demand as the Commerce and Labor Department notes a turnaround from the recent downturn. Lincoln leaders urge skilled and unskilled workers for Nebraska industries, especially in Lincoln and Omaha, stating manufacturing has lagged due to labor shortages and proposing a wage scale reflecting good pay.
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Washington
Division of Information
Department of Commerce and Labor
West
Lincoln
Neb
Whitten
The
Commercial Club of
Omaha
Nebraska
North Dakota Seeks 25 000 Harvest Workers Statewide
The Fargo paper reports that the North Dakota harvest could require 20 000 to 25 000 men as winter rye, winter wheat, and barley are ready. Letters from 64 towns show 41 towns specify labor needs totaling 8 100, signaling the largest harvest in state history with widespread demand across communities.
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Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
Man Deems 50 Avenger Armed After Christie Murder
Aberdeen reports a man calling himself Fred Burke, from Wisconsin but likely Mitchell resident, claiming 50 automobiles loaded with avengers pursue him for the Christie murder. He seeks protection and will be held for a mental condition inquiry.
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Aberdeen
Fred Burke
Christie
Wisconsin
Mitchell
Burke
Jeffries Sails for Bremen Ahead of Johnson Bout
Pugilist Jeffries sailed for Bremen today while Johnson did not appear before departure. Manager Berger stays in the U S with full authority to arrange the fight. Jeffries will be absent about six weeks and the bout is planned for five months hence.
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Johnson
New York
Jeffries
Bremen
Berger
Big Yield From Fake Wheat Grows In South Dakota
Canistota August 5 Joseph M Hofert who bought Alaska wheat seed at 20 a bush el before government experts labeled it a fraud reports a 60 bushel per acre yield on his Bridgewater area field. He notes three heads per stalk each with three rows of kernels and fully filled main heads measuring 3% inches long.
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Canistota
Joseph M. Hofert
Bridgewater
Alaska
Hofert
South Dakota
Husband cuts wife to remove corset in Midland tale
In Midland on August 5 Wood, a restaurant keeper, argued corset danger and demanded his wife remove her tube form. She refused and he slashed her back with a dirk, needing stitches and leaving him jailed on assault charges. Jealousy of her appearance is cited as the motive.
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Midland
Wood
Standby Rochford mine to install sixty stamp mill
The Standby Rochford mine plans a 60 stamp mill after a five day run yields a brick of ore worth $500. Ore yields $3.07 off the plate and $1.23 in tailings per ton, with ore at 400 feet depth and mill running indefinitely. Located at Rochford in Hills prospects, J. R. Baker is president and W. T. Price is involved.
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Rochford
Homestake
J. R. Baker
W. T. Price
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