Debate Over Proposed Currency Bill Sparks Senate Filibuster
Senator LaFollette launches a three time filibuster in the Senate against the proposed currency bill, arguing the blend of the Aldrich and Ireland measures risks inflation. Nelson and Aldrich oppose the quorum challenge as Gore and Stone join Republican defense. Several Democrats mutter dissatisfaction as votes edge toward next week.
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Washington
Culbertson
Texas
Senate
Aldrich
Ireland
Wold
Roosevelt
LaFollette
Overred
Nelson
Stone
Missouri
Gore
Oklahoma
Ben
Ideal to Build Mill In Southern Hills Contract Awarded
The Ideal Mining company closed a deal for a complete 100 ton plant including building and equipment. Downie-Wright Manufacturing Co of Rapid will supply machinery and oversee building by a Hills contractor, with a 60 hp engine, a low pressure boiler, and a cyanide treatment line. ore assays run from 30 dollars per ton to a minimum of 7.30, and the project should finish in four to five months eight miles northeast of Custer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lead
Ideal Mining Company
Downie-Wright Manufacturing Co
Rapid
Chilian Mills
Indianapolis
H. W. van Camp
van Camp
Epp
Nouselale
A. B. Conover
Tilneck Hills
The
Ideal
Custer
Knowles Obscene Publication Case Ends In Jury Conviction
A federal jury convicted Freeman Knowles of sending obscene material through the mails after a short deliberation. Ten jurors favored acquittal on the first ballot, but all twelve voted guilty on the third. There were hints the prosecutor’s remarks suggested a lighter sentence. Trial began as court convened yesterday morning.
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Lead Daily Call
United States
Freeman Knowles
Jeally
Black Hills
Ole P. Moon
Black Hawk
Jeff Taylor
Hot Springs
H. J. Hobart
Woonsocket
Fred Schugubher
Yankton
L. Markus
Norrison
GL. Wood
Millbank
I. D. Tower
Stratford
George A. Knott
Sioux Falla
Ote Mayer
Bridgewater
Charles Ijyer
Pea
J. B. Fearron
Sioux
Williao
Ailey
Ed Fier Radwiss
Aiea
Knowles
Iken
Corn
Trial over obscene article case weighs reputation of defendant
The defense and government presented testimony on the defendant’s character as jurors weighed whether the article in question was lewd or obscene. Clergymen testified to the defendant’s reputation while prosecutors argued the piece aimed to arouse indecent thoughts and attacked marriage relations. The judge instructed the jury on definitions and duties, leaving guilt or innocence to their verdict.
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Ashley
Andrew and
Richardson
Wagter
Preeman- Knowles
R C. Hayes
Porter
Patapnen
William Grant Die[d] by Lightning at Prairie Ranch
Funeral for William F. Grant, Centennial prairie rancher, set for 2 p.m. at his home with interment in Spearfish cemetery. Coroner Dr. Howe confirms death by electric shock from a lightning strike, noting a dark mask on the temple and a torn hat, while the wagon continued toward the ranch after the shock.
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William F. Grant
Tigi
William Grant
Couny
McLaughlin
Will Contest Verdict Sets Aside Millionaire Will
In Clinton Illinois on May 20 the jury voided the will of Colonel Snell ruling he was of unsound mind when drawn. Plaintiff’s lawyer Richard Snell claims a cabal of women preyed on the old man for his $2,000,000 estate. Maybelle Snell McNamara named, others to be identified. estate to be divided lawfully with Richard receiving a major share and control of the estate.
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Clinton
Cate
Snell
Richard Snell
Lemon
Sie
Wis
Maybelle Snell McNamarra
Sar
Mons
Brokerage Firm Pails in U.S. Court Action
An involuntary bankruptcy case against George MacMulley & Company, brokers, seeks liabilities of about 1,066,000 with assets estimated 350,000 less, and the firm’s assets reported near two million tons of Pittburgh. The filing notes substantial debts and limited asset recovery.
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Pittbrurg
United States
George MacMulley & Company
Shock Brokers
Tt In
Print Paper Pulp Tariffs Debate In House Report
Republican members of the Print Paper Committee reject tariff repeal noting no price impact and warn repeal would harm the industry. Democratic members push to place pulp printing paper on the free list, arguing duties yield little revenue while relief is substantial. Chairman Mann of Illinois announced committee reports to the House.
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Washington
Cain
Stevens
Mann
Illinois
House
Postmistress in Gray Lake Charged with Opening Letters
United States Commissioner Foote hears Rev. Charles F. Havener accuse Anna Whitmore, Gray Lake postmistress, of opening letters from his fiancée Miss Mary Calvin of Fort Wayne. Havener admits he and Miss Calvin married May 19 and explains biblical reasons for his actions as his fiancée wished to study music. His wife supports him.
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Thinois
Chicago
United States
Foote
Charles F. Havener
Anna Whitmore
Gray Lake
Mary Calvin
Fort Wayne
Ind
Havener
Miss Calvin
Dam Break Drowns Crew as Port Arthur Flood Hits Vancouver
A flood from the Current River dam at Port Arthur, B C, washes away a mile of track and drowns the engineer and fireman and a brakeman. The city power station is knocked out leaving Vancouver in darkness. Loss estimated at about 500000 dollars.
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Port Arthur
Vancouver
B.C
White and Black United Negro Son of Cuban General to a New York Belle
Joseph Antonio Maced, son of Cuban General Maceo, will marry Isbel Mackay, a New York socialite, in the First Baptist church tonight. Maced, a Syracuse University student, says the Cuban government has blocked funding for his education.
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New York
Joseph Antonio Maced
Maceo
Isbel Mackay
First Baptist Church
G. As Fallon
Syracuse University
Fighting in Smyra Death Toll Tops Two Hundred
Consular reports from Santos say about 200 people have died in fighting at Vathiey Smyra the island capital. Turkish official is besieged with the governor by rebel forces as religious and consular staff fill local consulates.
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Smyra
Santos
Vathiey
Liffendi
Notable Not Guilty and Guilty Verdicts In Butte Circuit Court
The Butte County circuit court heard Dora Duffran charged with keeping a house of ill fame and found her not guilty after about two hours deliberation. In a separate case, Bement Tits was found guilty of grand larceny over alleged theft of cattle from the outfit, with key testimony from WoW McFifrysh Cox and Joe Batorn.
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Dora Duffran
Bement Tits
CY Outfit
Wow
McFifrysh
CY Tul Cox
Joe Bat
Meanke Brown
Albert Pont
B. Hodge AM
Malcom
J. J. Hinds
A O
Jas. Sumpter
V, Bernard
Fellows
Jury selects panel in murder trial over killed steer case
The trial of Joe Vallih on murder charges continues as Milo Brown Emil Odou and Paul Grand seek separate trials. Key witnesses Craig superintendent Randhes Grand and Brown testified to branding ownership and the steer’s handling. Jury eventually chosen includes Sutherland Morgan Stultz Moscatly Barr Harlow Beals Mal com Gates and Jennewein. Other cases: Turbin Offerson and Leon Monroe jailed for theft. George Feekeut sentenced for stealing a bed. Ernest Stuart pleads guilty to calf theft and sent to reform school.
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Joe Vallih
VVV
Milo Brown
Emil Odou
Paul Grand
Cipal
Craig
Athe Estoric
Randhes
Paul
Grand
Milo. Brown
Brown
W.s F. Sutherland
Lon Morgan
Lote Stultz
Tom
Mos¢tly
Sanford Beals
Mr. Malcom
Lem, Gates
Fred Jennewein
J. M. Hornerada
JO. Lageysol
Conrad Dahlberg
Isham Brown
L.K. Wilson
Slim Buttes
Sioux ‘Falla
Arnold
Ernest Stuart
Marion Draper
Plankington
Joe Tuorp
Tragic Accidental Gunshot Ends College Dream
Thomas Foley of Deep Creek near Whitewood died after an accidental gun discharge into his right elbow while cleaning his rifle. His brother in law Ingram and neighbors drove 100 miles to Edindeck for medical aid, but Foley died en route as the long journey exhausted him despite efforts to save his life. He was twenty one and hoped to finance college studies via coyote hunting bounties.
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Lead Daily Call
Thomas Foley
Whitewood
Foley
Ray Ingram
Deep Creek
Elis
Ingram
Wantor
Whitewod
Tim
Edin Deck
Filibuster Stretch in Senate Delays Currency Bill Debate
Longest observed filibuster in Congress begins as Senator La Follette of Wisconsin speaks for over fourteen hours, followed by Senator Stone of Missouri and then Garrett of Oklahoma. The session centers on the currency bill with interruptions from Aldrich and repeated pauses for rest and reader interruptions.
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Washington
LaFolleste
Wisconsin
Congress
Stone
Missouri
Gareth
Oklahoma
Billy LaPotlette
Senate
Ble
Tim
Gore
Mei
Nebraska
Bao
Seantor Carter
Montig
Rhe i
Agiliye
Hacker Hill
la Follette
Aldrich
Thin Nectare
Humber
Fresh J Sleop
Lanihe
Talal
Tette
Lala
Aldeich
Gove
Ruling Sustained After Appeal Of Chair's Decision
A member was ruled out of order and appealed the ruling. The chair’s ruling was sustained on appeal, clarifying procedural conduct in the session.
France Mission Aims for Anglo French Alliance
Report from May 29 notes President Falliers of France regretted unable to announce an Anglo French alliance during his Haglund visit. The mission’s stated goal was to outline preparations for a formal partnership, but the outcome fell short of expectations.
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Falliers
France
Eng
Ndon
Hofdre
Callk
Haglund
England
Freeman Knowles jailed for mail obscenity fine
Freeman Knowles is jailed in Pennington county awaiting appeal after being found guilty of sending obscene Lantern issues through the mail. Judge Carland imposed a 560 dollar fine. Knowles refused to pay the 500 dollar fine and was remanded to jail. Attorney Hayes asked for a stay, which the court denied. Appeals to the United States Court at St Louis are planned.
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Freeman Knowles
Pennington County
Rapid City
United States
Bullock
Carland
Knowles
Hayes
Oaes
United States Court of Appeals
St. Lowis
Court of Appeals
Rapid City to Host New Custom Ore Processing Plant
The Wester Empire Mining and Milling company plans a new ore processing plant west of town on the Y of the Crouch line with a capacity of around two tons per day. Equipment includes cyaniding, amalgamation, and concentrating methods. power from Dakota Power will supply 60 horsepower. Local firms like Downie Wright and Duchanmel Askerman Hardware will support wiring, power, and distribution as brick and foundry machinery arrives from Ohio.
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Rapid City
Crouch Line
Crouch
Wester Empire Mining and Milling Company
Downie Wright Co. l
Partite
George C. C. Towle
Deadwood
Downie-Wright Company
Stfeel
Duchanmel- Askerman Hardware Company
Ohio
Rapid City Brick and Tie Mannulac Firing Company
Dakota Power Company
Memorial Address at Geddes to be Delivered by For Geddeb
Geddes will host the memorial address today at 1 o clock with ex-congressman and stalwart candidate Be W Martin delivering the message from the Black Hills region. A large crowd is expected as Mr Abarth is noted as a leading orator in the state and many soldiers and families from Charles Alix county are urged to attend and honor the valor of departed comrades.
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Geddes
Charles Alix County
Gapeas
Hot Springs School, Bank, and Weather Notes
Local and school news from Hot Springs include graduation events at the Methodist Episcopal church and high school with Rev B S and Dr McAmin delivering sermons and addresses. Principal Shouse is retained, Macy moves to Indiana, and the People's National Bank opens replacing the former bank with J F Parks as president, S L Kirtley as vice president, and A C Forney as cashier. Weather remarks note six days of continual rain. drought concerns pass with moisture aiding crop and tree growth.
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JE. Waterman
Ornet, & Dihae
B.S. I
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lriday
Presbyterian Chorch
McAmin
Mable’ Osmontherry
Emma J. Oak
Frank Allen Nearn
Ote McRoberts
Ruth Oliver Wood
Harold Okrane
Maud Bauritz Jensen
Vesta Villa McRob
Shouse
Hot Springs
Macy
Ben
Indiana
People’s National Bank
Springs
Roubaix Notes on Rain Damaging Crops and Local Travel
The article notes continued rains threaten water supply and cause grain and seed rot in the ground. Miss Cora Holmes left Thursday for Grind Island Nebraska to take a course at the Business College. Gus Vernenay traveled to Roubaix with Italians who plan to walk the arnat line of C.B. track washed away by rain and abandoned since June. Mr and Mrs John Sawyer went to Lead to attend The District Leader.
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Cora Holmes
Grind
Island
Nebr
Business College
Gus Vernenay
Roubaix
Simas
Talians
C.B
John Sawyer
Death Ends His Sufferings in Local Hospital
Four year old Spow boy of Frank and Mrs. Spow dies at St Josephs hospital after months with marasmus. He had been in Rapid City area and under Deadwood doctors care before arriving here. The child survived on injections and small feedings until death at 1 15 yesterday. Funeral at 4 PM from Booths parlors with Rev Andrew officiating. Burial in Mt Moriah cemetery.
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Yard Spow
St. Joseph's Hospital
Frank Spow
Rapid City
Booth
Andrew
Mt. Moriah Cemetery
Fatal railway collision claims six lives and many injured
In Mana Alexaria the Chiro express collided with a freight train this morning. Six people were killed and fifty were wounded, with many injuries described as fatal.
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Alexaria
Mana
Chiro
Twenty-Three Injured Train Wreck on Baltimore and Ohio
Twenty were injured and three possibly fatally when an observation car on the Baltimore and Ohio overturned on an embankment today.
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Baltimore and Obie
Denver chosen as next Presbyterian general assembly site
The Presbyterian Church confirms Kansas City was not selected and Denver will host the next general assembly, with May as the proposed meeting period.
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Kansas City
Denver
General Assembly
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Custer County Mining Company
Thomas Snell
Clinton, Ill
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White and Black United
Circuit Court
Butte CO
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B. S. Bunch
Hulett
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