Daylight and highway bills dominate Dakota senate notes
Pierre Feb 3. The house passed the good roads bill 738 to 28 with cash poll tax, while rural reps sought amendments. North Carolina bonds feud, McPherson accusing bribery, Curtiss defending idle funds. Senate to pass the daylight bill. debate over twenty four thousand dollar NC bond issue. Surplus game fund bill by Rep Geldt likely to fail.
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Pierre
Canania
House
Consiiiter
South Dakota
Wolzmuth
Wisconsin
Iesenhuth
Minnehaha
North Carolina
Curtiss
McPherson
Senate
Commonwealth
Rep. Gledt
Mr. Geldt
County Petition Backs Parrot for Land Office Receiver
A committee circulated among league members favors Jacob Parrot of Walworth county for the receiver of the land office to be created near Mobridge. The petition, signed by almost all members, will be sent to the president immediately.
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Penn
Legienature
Jacob Parrot
Walworth County
Mobridge
Attempted death by own action at Patton House
Rapid City Journal reports L. W. Plot tner of Mitchell ex sheriff of Davison county took laudanum at the Patton House in Rapid City. He was found near death, revived, then treated at Rapid City hospital. Authorities note a three ounce bottle of laudanum a three ounce bottle of Peppermint and whiskey were found in his room. Elk pin indicates membership in local Elks lodge. Sheriff Plotiner once arrested Sperry at Huron after a mule theft and escape from Meade county authorities.
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Rapid City Journal
L. W. Plottner
Mitchell
Davison County
Patton House
Plotner
Rapid City
Deadwood
Northwestern
Brett
Minty
Getling
Elks
Plotiner
Sperry
Huron
Sam Story
Boulder Park
Stuart
Meade County
Kadoka
Settling the Last West in Edson Alberta
On January 1, 418 years after Columbus discovery settlers began from Edson Alberta to occupy the Peace river country. The tract will host 20 000 homesteads of 160 acres each and marks a major chapter in continental settlement. Edwin Markham is cited on freedom and conquest as the essayist reflects on independence and civilizatio n.
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Pierre Dakotan
America
Edson
Alberta
Peace River Country
Edwin Markham
Safety devices for hatpins stir New York convention
New York on February 3 reports women awakening to hatpin dangers and seeking safer substitutes. The City Federation of Women's Clubs showcased devices at the annual convention in the Hotel Astor, from simple pin tips to wire cage designs, drawing close scrutiny from attendees. The long hatpin trend seems unlikely to end soon.
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New York
Hotel Astor
Juarez Seized by Mexican Insurgents Proclaimed Provisional Government
Rebels seize Juarez and seize customs houses as they propose to establish a provisional government with headquarters in the town. The move signals a major shift in control amid ongoing conflict and presents potential changes to local administration and trade.
Rebels Claim Diaz Driven From Mexico Within Three Months
Juarez is depopulated with banks closed and moved to El Paso. Federal troops retreat as rebel Gen. Orozo vows to attack today. Diaz forces blew up powder houses to deter capture while rebels plan a provisional government in Juarez. In Washington, insurgents send a warning.
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Diaz
Mexico
el Paso
Texas
Juarez
Orozo
Iowa Solons Redirect to Funk in Kenyon Ballot
Des Moines reports Kenyon’s supporters failed to block Funk on the 14th joint ballot for U.S. senator with Funk at 55 votes, Young 43, Porter 53, Garst 1, Kenyon 4. A deadlock continues as a special primary bill is expected to pass to settle the contest.
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Des Moines
Kenyon
Funk
U. S
Young
Porter
Garst
Notting Horse Trainer Takes Life With Razor
New York reports trotting horse trainer J. Courtney aged 80 used a razor to end his life today. He was widely known for his storied career in speed horse racing and earned respect across the industry.
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Notting
New York
J. Courtney
Addicks Returns To Political Activity In Delaware
Dover Delaware February 3 J Edward Addicks gas magnate long candidate for senator announces opposition to Senator du Pont in the Republican camp. The Democrats nominate William Saulsbury Wilmington. Addicks will present credentials if needed before the committee in Washington. Montreal February 3 interest grows in world snowshoe championships at Maisonneuve tomorrow under Canadian Snowshoe Union. Eight events listed from 100 yards to three miles and a 120 yard hurdle race.
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Dover
Del
J. Edward Addicks
Aandal
du Pont
William Saulsbury Willmington
Addicks
Washington
Montreal
Napoleon Fled to Austria and Died Beside His Son
A brief note records Napoleon's escape to Austria and his death near the windows of his sole son l Aiglon. The piece adds that the French public pays little heed to the so called discovery.
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Napoleon
Austria
Colorado labor bodies protest in Denver parade and meeting
Organized labor from Denver and nearby joined a large parade and mass meeting in Denver Colorado on February 2 to protest Judge Whitford's action sending several Lafayette striking coal miners to jail for violating a court injunction.
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Denver
Colo
Vicinity
Spinal Surgery Extracts 23 Pounds Of Metal From Patient
In Vienna at Franz Joseph hospital Professor Lothelson removed about 23 4 pounds of metal from a 40 year old man named Tachas who had swallowed fourteen large spoons after escaping from a lunatic asylum. A stomach opening allowed three spoons to be retrieved and the patient’s condition is improving with discharge expected soon.
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Vienna
Franz Joseph Hospital
Lothelson
Tachas
Tacha
Vandusen Elevator Burns At Wasta
The G W Vandusen Company elevator at Wasta South Dakota burned early Monday morning at 1 50 am. Manager William O Connell and Everett Harwood escaped near suffocation in the office. Loss includes 400 bushels of corn 500 of oats 700 of wheat 200 of flax 100 of barley and 800 of speltz totaling about 8000 dollars insured. The company plans to rebuild promptly to serve local growers.
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Wasta
G. W. Vandusen & Company
William O'Connell
Everett Harwood
Owner of dynamite barge arrested in Jersey City
Jersey City N J Feb 3 Captain Jas Healing owner of the Highter Catherine on which dynamite exploded Thursday was arrested charged with manslaughter ARthur Hamilton general freight agent of Jersey Central railroad also arrested Both pleaded not guilty
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Jersey City
N. J
Jas
Catherine
Arthur Hamilton
Jersey Central Railroad
Northwest Cold Wave Sweeps Canada and U.S. Northwest
A cold wave grips the region with Edmundson Alberta recording forty degrees below zero. Zero degree temperatures are forecast for Idaho Washington and Oregon tonight amid the chilly blast.
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Portland
Ore
Northwest
Edmundson
Alberta
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Mystery of a Murder Cleared by a Confession
Berlin reports a railway employee’s confession may resolve the Hanover murder of Captain von Krosigk of the 11th Dragoons. The 1901 pistol shot at Gumbinnen killed the captain after a dispute and trials of two non commissioned officers ended in acquittals. The confessant Fischer served in the same regiment.
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Berlin
Hanover
von Krosigk
11Th Dragoons
Gumbinnen
Martin
Hickel
Fischer
Democrats to Back Tapt Reciprocity Pact in House
Washington February 4 The reciprocity agreement with Canada may pass the House largely with Democratic support. A Democrats caucus is planned for Monday night with expectations the minority will back the measure.
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Tapt
Washington
Canada
House
Deneen Proposes Broad Reform Bills in Illinois Legislature
Springfield Feb 3 Governor Charles S. Deneen introduces radical reform measures in the Illinois legislature. The bills include stringent corrupt practices amendments aimed at eliminating vote buying and overhauling election and legislative procedures.
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Springfield
Ill
Charles 8. Deneen
Motive Alleged in Murder Case Cited by Suspect
The suspect admitted to the crime while intoxicated and later claimed the motive was that Krosigk ordered a three day arrest which would hinder his promotion to non commissioned officer. He expressed anxiety to recall events once sober.
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Hquor
Krosigk
Fire at DalTimane pier destroys bay freight
Baltimore reports a fire at the new pier of the Bay Line burning offices and tower, lighting the harbor and city. Much freight was destroyed and the total loss is estimated at 8200,000.
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Daltimone
New Pier
Bay
Baltimore
Od Bay
General Wood Orders Overhaul of Firing Rules
General Wood chief of staff orders a revision of field artillery firing rules. Inspections of sights before target practice, no firing with untrained men, and training novices in practice only. Officers must study artillery probability tables to improve accuracy and reliability of results. The Woodman hall at St Onge is completed with multiple rooms and a $15,000 cost.
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Washington
Wood
War Department
St. Onge
St. Ong Bank
Order
St. Ong
Deserted twilight zone as caravans depart Butte
On February 3 in Butte crowds evacuate the restricted district with luggage. Express drivers report booming business as many residents flee to places like Anaconda and crude rooms above ground floors become vacant.
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Butte
Cabbage Patch
Copper King
Anaconda
Mrs Nettle Hall Plans Return To Tennessee With Father
Mrs Nettle Hall, whose Knoxville Tennessee home arrives in Spearfish last week, will return with her father William Trellelcock once he is able to travel, likely remaining in Tennessee for the rest of his time.
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Spearfish
Nettle Hall
Knoxville
Tenn
William Tre- Lelcock
Tennessee
Bishop Ryan Reported Dying in Philadelphia Home
Philadelphia dispatch notes Bishop Ryan is near death with no hope of recovery. The report adds he was once improving but declined again. the brief item is part of a larger round of notices. A New York report mentions Justice William R Day of the U S Supreme Court to attend a Michigan alumni banquet at the Hotel Astor, with about thirty congressmen and forty Michigan graduates invited.
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Mishop Ryan
Philadelphia
Bishop Ryan
New York
William R. Day
Supreme Court of the United States
Hotel Astor
Univerasity of
Michigan
Congress
Michigan Institution
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Wolzmucuins Ansence
Wpherson
Joint Railroads Committee
Hot Springs
Information Bureau
Hot Springs, S. D
W. Laymas T
U. S. Postoffice
Rapid
Osty
Interior Department
United States General Land Office
Washington, D. C
John A. Martin
Illinois Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary
Chicago
Uni Erity of
Univerty of
Illinois
Whitewood
Newell
Sturgis
Lead Tel. L
Salvar
Salvar Medicine Company
Emil Hargins
Mittee
L. W. Plotener
Iowa
Solons
Spirit Lake
S Addicks
Colorado
Vandusen
Canadian
Deneken
General Woods
Golimapeioi IO
AlwuZaa
Oleql
Polley
Spearfish Enterprise
Joe Hitzel
Huff
Ainsworth
Dr. Ce Ane
Minnekahta
Nicholson Annex
M. S. Nicholson
Sssze
Ficrbert Tilly
Western Publishers Union
Dakota
Fis. Walker, Geyerman
Naftzger Medical Block
E. Walker, M. D
B. Naftzer, M. D
W. J. Melroberts
M. D
Draun
I. T. Geyerman, M. D
R. M. Wheeler, M. D
X-Ray and Electro- Therapeutica
Tamfeld
Aod
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