Glover seeks receivership of Mrs. Eddy estate in New Hampshire
George W. Glover and his daughter Mary S. Glover file for a receivership for Mary Baker Eddy's estate in New Hampshire. They argue age and mental decline make Eddy unable to manage business affairs, citing her roles as head of the Metaphysical College of Healing, copyright ownership, and leadership of the Mother Church with 40,000 members and vast holdings.
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George W. Glover
Mary Baker Eddy
Glover
New Hampshire
Eddy
Mrs. Eddy
Science and Health
Boston
Government balloon program announced for aerial tests
The United States government plans a large balloon labeled No 10 costing about $12000. It will weigh 1700 pounds and lift a ton to aid potential bomb experiments. The War Department already operates nine balloons and has established an aerial station at Fort Omaha Nebraska.
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York
United States
War Department
Fort Omaha, Neb
Milo Adams Dies Suddenly in Sundance at 6:40
Milo Adams, prominent Sundance attorney and former mayor, died suddenly from heart failure Saturday morning at 6:40. He conducted a law and brokerage office in Sundance and was alone when death occurred. no further details were available.
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Milo Adams
Sundance
Adams
Hills
Adam
General Otis to wed Burlington widow in Los Angeles report
Cora Higgins Rand of Burlington, a wealthy widow connected by marriage to Prof. George Herron, is reportedly set to marry General Harrison Gray Otis of Los Angeles. Laid plans are based on letters from Los Angeles, though Mrs Rand has not confirmed. Burlington residents recall the related social ties and past scandal surrounding Herron’s marriages.
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Des Moines
Cora Higgins Rand
Burlington
George LD. Herron
Harrison Gray Otis
Los Angeles
Rand
Otis
Mrs. Rand
Grinnell
Herron
Charley Rand
Tail of New Comet Threatens Earth This Month
The Rome dispatch reports Professor Matteucci of the Vesuvius Observatory warns the tail of the new comet discovered by Marchette may contact Earth's atmosphere toward the end of March. He says the danger would be brief but could be acute, potentially igniting the atmosphere and endangering life.
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London
the Mail
Rome
Matteucci
Vesuvius Observatory
Marchette
Thaw trial memory and a town named for a millionaire’s father
The article recalls a Springfield division town named after Jacob Thaw, father of the defendant, who funded road bonds. It notes a winter inspection by the Thaw party, a station stop, and local confusion as the town name appeared deserted from the depot windows. Rev. J. D. McCaughrey remembers Harry Thaw as clever but spoiled, with limited character.
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Bloomington
Springfield
Illinois Central
Here
Jacob (Haw
Thaw
J. D. McCaughrey
Presbyterian Church
Streator
Harry Thaw
Nooster
Ohio
New York Prince Rockefeller Fortune Debunked
A report disputes exaggerated claims about John D. Rockefeller's wealth. Frederick Gates cites Rockefeller’s fortune as at most 260 to 300 million, with annual income not exceeding 20 million, contradicting widespread estimates of 100 million to 100 million plus.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Frederick T. Gates, Jr
Rockefeller
Hoar
Senate
Lat le
Rockefeller Stock Holdings Abbrev Estimated at Twenty Percent
The article notes that John D. Rockefeller owns about 20 percent of Standard Oil stock, disputing popular belief that he held about 90 percent. Including his brother William's stake, they control a majority, but Rockefeller's actual share values around 160 million dollars amid a 590 million dollar company total.
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Standard Oil
Mr. Rockefeller
Wall Street
William
Prefers Life in Prison Discharged Iowa Convict May Appeal
Jerome W. Hoot who served a ten year sentence for sending an infernal machine through the mails to his wife may seek permission to return to prison after his term expired. He reportedly said life outside holds fewer attractions. He once earned respect as a bookkeeper and Bible reader in prison and did church work. He may appeal to the board of control to reenter prison life.
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Iowa
Waterloo
Jerome W. Hoot
Blenis
Woot
Board of Control
Wealthy Seattle farmer sets alimony by marriage
A Seattle farmer Daniel Sullivan offers 10 000 to 20 000 dollars to husbands chosen for his three daughters Mary Nellie N Kate aged 18 to 25 He requires the suitors meet his approval and the funds come from the farm earnings He has installed a piano for each daughter and will transfer ownership to the husbands upon marriage amid family tensions and a noted feud with a son in law over a sister's funeral.
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Seattle
Wash
Daniel Sullivan
Sullivan
Lamish River
Mary
Nellie N
Kate
Sullivan Home
Maggie
Gamble Plans to Talk Elliott Nomination to Death
Senator Gamble of South Dakota warned in the senate that if the judiciary report on District Attorney Elliott is pressed in executive session he will engage in a lengthy debate to block the nomination. He has a library ready for a long talking stunt, aiming to stall proceedings and potentially prevent closing actions. Some senators advise withdrawing Elliott or letting the matter lapse.
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Washington, D.C
Gamble
South Dakota
Senate
Congress
Judiciary
Elliott
Eliott
Elliott and Gamble Clash Over Withdrawal Strategy
Senator Gamble opposes Elliott’s plan and believes Elliott would prefer a direct defeat to a withdrawal. The remark frames a political tension as Gamble argues against backing Elliott’s approach.
Leather Trade Booms as U S Imports and Exports Soar
The leather industry contributed 150 million to U S foreign commerce in 1906, up from under 55 million a decade earlier. Hides and skins imports reached about 84 million, quadrupling over ten years, with broad global demand for American leather goods and raw hides.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
A Wise Suggestion for Marriage Health Certificate
Des Moines reports Secretary Louis A. Thomas of the state board of health urges a certificate of good health accompany every marriage license. He argues prohibitive laws cannot prevent disease and no couple should marry while tainted.
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Des Moines
Louis A. Thomas
State Board of Health
Lemons Rule Ends Marriage in Record Quick Divorce
Mrs. Sadie Foshay won a divorce from George in four and a half minutes. She recounted their tale of lemons, a vanished husband, a brief honeymoon, and subsequent 13 year absence before he finally left.
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New Haven
Conn
Sadie Foshay
George
Shumaky
Papa
Central America Amid War Tensions Draw In Nations
Under Secretary for State Algera cites a Central American war as declared against Nicaragua. Honduras marches on the frontier led by President Bonilla, with Guatemala expected to ally with Nicaragua and Salvador likely involved, while Costa Rica's stance remains uncertain.
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Mexico
Central America
Algera
Associated Press
Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Cullen
Nicaragua
Bonilla
Zelaya
Guatemala
Cabera
Costa Rica
Lewis Stops Perry In Word-Scale Boxing Bout
Harry Lewis of Philadelphia outboxed Jimmy Perry of Chicago last night in the Sixth round. Perry was knocked down five times and Perry’s seconds threw in the sponge to save him from a knockout at Pueblo arena.
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Lewis
Perry Pueblo
Cole
Harry Lewis
Philadelphia
Jimmy Perry
Chicago
Perry
Local notes from Spearfish and region update on fire loss smallpox and travel
Postmaster Bell moved the Spearfish post office to new quarters and reports the fixtures as among the finest in the Black Hills. A Havana Cuba couple sent an ecard to local residents. A farm house fire destroyed the Ben Simpson residence with no stated cause. Sheep losses near Belle Fourche were light, while Powder River country trip of G A Pemberton found cattle in good shape. Snow and cold persist, stock survive, hay rising to 15 per ton. Smallpox concerns generate talk though no fatalities, mild cases only. Roads between Spearfish and centennial are terrible hindering wheat haul to the mill. A blizzard near Haley, North Dakota claimed Miss Bessie Seim and sister, bodies found Feb 20.
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Queen City Mail
Bell
Black Hills
Charles Keets
Havana
Cuba
Ben Simpson
G. A .Pemberton
Powder River
S. B. Moberly
Sturgis
W. O. Heake
Spearfish
R. B. Hughes
W. W. Duncan
Haley
North Dakota
Bessie Seim
Salvationists Die In Larchmont Sinking Bravery Noted
A passenger list from Providence to New York aboard the Larchmont recalls a night crash with the schooner Harry Knowlton in Long Island Sound. Salvationists led by seven officers and three cadets faced death with prayers and songs, all perishing without flinching as others struggled for life.
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Larchmont
New York
Long Island Sound
Block Island
Providence
R. L
Joy Line
Harry Knowlton
Salvationists
Scandinavian Congress
Belle Fourche Bride United From Lead and Butte
L Hatfield of Lead and Amelia Bronson of Butte Mont were wed by Rev Baker at the Methodist parsonage Wednesday evening. The community records the death of H K Wilson at 79 from pneumonia in Belle Fourche. The Wear ranch visitor E G Woodfolk reports a mild winter in Montana. A sixteen year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wim Cassavant, died from appendicitis after a brief illness with funeral at home and burial in Snoma cemetery.
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Dias
L. Hatfield
Lead
Amelia Bronson
Butte
Mont
Belle Fourche
Wilson
Black Hills
E. G. Woodfolk
Wear Ranch
Alzada
Montana
Woodfolk
Wim
Cassavant
Snoma
Old Minnesela Mill Sold to T H Gay and Evans
T H Gay and D R Evans have bought the Minnesela flour mill and plan tearing down the building this week to move the lumber to Belle Fourche. About 100000 feet of lumber will be stored at Minnesela. The mill, erected in 1881, was the area’s landmark and once the country’s only complete roller mill.
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Minnesela
T. H. Gay
D. R. Evans
Belle Fourche
Messrs. Gay and Evans
Chouteau & Harrison
United States
Pierre
First National Bank of Deadwood
van Horn & Sayers
van Horn & Lampert
Henry Renecke
Spearfish Gold Mining Co Investors Report Urges Action
The Investor relays a stockholder reply from October 24 detailing the Spearfish Gold Mining and Reduction Co. report. Bond subscriptions are small and no further steps can occur until $25,000 is subscribed. Management is described as in reliable hands and stockholders are urged to act per management recommendations to save the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spearfish Gold Mining Co
Spearfish Company
Iowa
Spearfish Gold Mining and Reduction Company
Erickson Named President of South Dakota Education Board
At the state board of regents of education meeting in Pierre E. C. Erickson was chosen president and committee assignments for the institutions were selected. No action was taken on selecting a secretary.
Burlington Mining Resumes Development at Southern Hills Property
The Burlington Mining company reports development work has restarted on its Southern Hills ground. A 115 foot shaft follows a fissure ledge that widens to two feet at the bottom and yields free gold and high grade lead concentrates. Additional shafts and drifts also show valuable free gold.
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Burlington Mining Company
Burlington Ground
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