Primary and Burke win key party nominations in state race
The article reports John Martin and Burke win decisive majorities in the primary, with Martin securing a clear edge across 54 counties and Burke trailing closely. It notes insurgent support aided by east river Democrats and lists county results and estimated totals, alongside discussion of fibrous plants as potential paper substitutes and government tests led by Dr. Galloway and David Fairchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Call
Crawford
Kittredge
Joe Iiaahi
Martin
Burke
Johnson
C. Polly
Joseph J. Itner
Martin and Glass
Martin Glass Beadle
Weveeeceses
Brookings
Codington
Fall River
Ema Riaiiris Raivsie
CRONE
Sig Icv
WIEN
Lincoln
Miller
Pennington
Sanborn
Stanley
Wimagey Cee Gs Oiinens Foun
Citra Ye de
Ounties Martin Glass
Amvote A. Eo Rerees
Bon Homme
Browty
Sive
Eve Joo
China
Ako Miaid
Edmunds
Gregory
Cess
Hamlin
Wits Hanson
Tb Actin
McPherson
Roberia
Ieee
Emgn
Walworth
Wanktonn Oods
Thees
Glass and Hall
Mall
Glass
Paper From Weeds Sparks Cigarette Paper Experiment
Washington reports the Department of Agriculture trials with paper made from waste materials to replace traditional cigarette paper. Dr. Wiley and the forest service spark talk of alcohol from potatoes and scrap plant fibers as potential sources. The bureau of plant industry leads a project testing real rice paper real wheat straw paper and corn husk paper for future cigarett e use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galloway
Louisiana
Texas
Dr. Wiley
Department of Agriculture
Washington
David G Fairchild
Department
Ruperts
Poison Squad Fame
Forest Service
Department of Agri Re
Bureau of Plant Industry
LABORS DEMANDS ANTI INJUNCTION PLANK FOR LABOR
President Gompers seeks an anti injunction plank and public works employment for idle men as the AFL council meets in Chicago amid political maneuvering for the Republican national committee chair. Indian delegation from Pine Ridge attends lobby to discuss party management with leaders. A fall worsens Gompers ankle ulcer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Taft
New
Annex
Pine Ridge Agency
South Dakota
Jim Gabriel
Gabriel
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Executive Council
Federation
Gomper
Death of Mable Hett in Burlington Iowa
Miss Mable Hett died in a Burlington Iowa hospital after knee surgery for bone tuberculosis. She left Lead three months ago seeking treatment, developed complications, and collapsed under anesthesia. Her funeral plans and arrival in Lead were to be announced. She was years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Hett
Burlington
Iowa
Miss Mable
Lend
Mable
Treasury circular outlines national currency associations rules
Secretary Cortelyou issues circular to national banks detailing how to form national currency associations with at least ten banks and minimum $5 million capital, and eligibility rules for participation and additional notes. It notes future guidance on methods for obtaining extra circulation beyond associations will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortelyou
Washington
Treasury Department
Funeral Directors Convention to Be Held in Lead Next Week
South Dakota funeral directors will travel to Lead arriving Monday with a full program starting Tuesday at 9 A M in the O O F hall. The event includes carriage tours to Terry Spearfish and Deadwood, a special train to Spearfish canyon with trout dinner, a banquet at the German Village, and trips to hot springs and wind cave with guided tours and photography. Local citizens welcome the visitors and many Lead hotels report reserved rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lead
Lead Daily Call
South Dakota
R. Smith
Terry
Terraville
de Smet
Central City
Deadwood
Pluma
Spearfish
Burlington
Wind Cave
Smead
Acquittals in Capitols Furniture Contract Trial
After a twenty two hour deliberation a capitol trial jury acquitted Congressman M Burd Cassell and Architect J E Marston of defrauding the state in metallic furniture contracts for the capitol building. The judge had directed verdicts of not guilty for ex Treasurer W M Matthews James M Shumaker and W H Snyder yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Jane
Capitol
M. Burd Cassell
J. E. Marston
W.M. Matthews
James M. Shumaker
W. H. Snyder
Sinking test under way Taft witnesses Florida torpedo attempt
Secretary Taft and Metcalf observe the Florida monitor sinking test at Fortress Monroe Virginia. The Whitehead torpedo at 300 yards breached a bulkhead but did not seriously damage the Florida or its steam system. Present with the officials were Postmaster General Meyer Admiral Mason and other navy officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munroe
Taft
Metcalf
Florida
Meyer
Mason
Smith
Moenteck
Fletcher
Kentucky Pardons for Powers and Howard Release Two Convicts
In Frankfort Kentucky on June 13 Governor Wilson granted unconditional pardons to Caleb Powers and Jim Howard who had been convicted of the Goebel assassination. Ex Governor Taylor hailed the act as righteous. Howard may return to the penitentiary as a prison evangelist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goebel
Blue Grass State
Frankfort
Caleb Powers
Jim Howard
Wilson
Indianapolis
Wm. Taylor
Kentucky
Powers
Howard
Reprieve Delays Execution of Hermann Billik in Vizal Murder
Galloway Chicago June 12 Hermann Billik convicted of murdering the Vizal family was granted a temporary reprieve by the governor. The order to stay execution until the U S Supreme Court acts was issued to the sheriff to allow Billik's attorneys to perfect an appeal based on alleged fourteenth amendment violations. The sheriff, ready to execute at 11, informed Billik of the stay.
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Chicago
Hermann Billik
Vizal
Billik
Supreme Court of the United States
Creation of New Cabinet Post Urged by President
Washington June 12 The idea of a cabinet level department of natural resources gains momentum after a governors conference presided by President Roosevelt. Advocates call for consolidating forestry irrigation land reclamation and mining under one umbrella to boost conservation and coordinated water management. Chief figures Pinchot and Newell cited as having broad jurisdiction amid proposed reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Natural Resources
Roosevelt
White House
Department of Mines and Mining
Forest Service
Reclamation Service
Department of Agriculture
Department of the Interior
Pinchot
Newell
Roosevelt backs plan for new executive department
The article reports that a consolidated approach to mines, interior affairs, and conservation may lead to a new executive department. It notes President Roosevelt would push this creation in the coming message to Congress and likely appoint Gifford Pinchot as its head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omien
Interior Department
Osevelt
Gifford Winchot
Leaiee
Roosevelt
Supreme Court Work Noted For Term Ending
The Supreme Court completed a notable term with rulings on La Follette liability laws and various federal and state issues. Decisions covered antitrust, labor, railroads, liquor laws, copyright, campaign finance, and education, among others, shaping national policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
la Follette
Pittsburg
Cuba
John Newton Williamson
Oregon
Kansas
New York City Railways
Erdman
Elkins
Great Northern Railroad Co
Elkins Law
Burlington Railway
Minnesota
North Carolina
Nebraska
H. Clay Pierce
Texas
Water-Pierce Oil Co
City of St. Louis
Hepburn
Astronomical Eclipses Loom for 1908 Across Americas
The 1908 celestial events include two solar eclipses and a lunar last- quarter pulse with annular and partial phases. An annular sun eclipse is slated for January and December, visible in parts of North America Africa and Mexico, with the December event seen only in the southern hemisphere.
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Janes
North America
America
Africa
Sean
Massacre of Jews in Russian town near German frontier
News from Dodbian reports a mob burned eight houses and two synagogues in the ghetto as Jews fled. Three are reported killed and 38 seriously wounded, with six hundred left homeless. Police watched but did not intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Dodbian
Labor Day Celebration Planned by Lead Miners and Trades
Miners unions appoint committees to organize Labor Day in Lead. The Trades assembly joins as coordinators and a tentative August date is set for the event described as one of the city's largest crowds and best gatherings. C. T. Martin chairs the committee with Richard Bunney as secretary, and speakers and events are to be arranged for by the groups.
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Ben
le Union
Messrs
Bunney
Downin Terry
Edward Ballinger
Cent City
Barrs
Conway
Trades Assembly
Togeter
Messr- Martin
Peaks
Hooper
Austenbe
Slater
Lend
C. T. Martin
Typographical Union
Richard B Ney
Lead Miners’ Union
Joseph Matthewson Dead From Lead to South Africa and Ruth
From a letter received in Cornwall England it is learned Joseph Matthewson an early Lead resident has died in Red Ruth Cornwall. He left Lead in 1808 for England then South Africa where he worked in mines and later ran a hotel in Red Ruth. He contracted miners consumption in South Africa and died recently. His family, including his eldest son who left Lead, and daughters Hattie and Fe, remain with their mother in Ruth assisting with the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Matthewson
Cornwall
England
Jos¢ Matthewson
Red Ruth
South Africa
Frient
Lead
South Aft
Hattie
Ruth
Conde
Matthewson
Mathewson
Cadillac mother kills her six children and herself
Mrs Daniel Cooper of Cadillac Michigan killed her six children aged 3 to 18 then shot herself with the same weapon. The bodies were found by her mother Ester Melly as she arrived to visit. A child died after being found.
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Cadillac
Mich
Daniel Cooper
Insanee
Sule
Ester Melly
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Polly
President Gompers
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Calebee
Jim Pees
the Govete
Natural Resources
Supreme Courts
West Virginia
Virginia
Arkansas
Waters-Pierce Oil Co
Daniel Coer
Michigan
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