Boyle Convicted in Kidnapping of Willie Whitla in Sharon
Mercer May 6 James Boyle found guilty of kidnapping Willie Whitla from his Sharon home. The boy testified identifying Boyle as the man who took him from the school march and escorted him to Hollenden Ohio where he was ransomed. No defense was presented and a jury trial next was set for Mrs Boyle as alleged accomplice.
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Mercer
James Boyle
Willie Whitla
Sharon
Willie” Whitla
Cleveland
Ohio
Boyle
Hollenden
Five Year Sentence for Forgery Given to John H. Larkin
John H. Larkin, once pardoned from the Sioux Falls penitentiary after serving part of a forgery term, pleaded guilty in circuit court to forging a local attorney’s name on checks. He was sentenced to five years in the Sioux Falls penitentiary. Larkin fled the state after the forgery and was captured in New Orleans hours before attempting to enlist in the U S army under an assumed name to hide his identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Larkin
Sioux Falls
S. D
Belle Fourche
Jones
Larkin
New Orleans
United States Army
Where is Patten in Chicago May wheat speculation
Chicago May 6 Traders wonder if James Patten has returned to direct the May wheat corner. Reports say he is in Chicago or the southwest with no panic, while others claim sightings are price rumor fabrication.
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Chicago
James Patten
Southwest
Attack on Aldrich Tariff Bill by Senator Cummins
Senator Cummins of Iowa assailed the Aldrich tariff bill as deficient in honoring Republican pre election pledges. He warned that failure to reduce duties would delay justice to the people and rely on officials and experts to know where cuts are proper. He praised Roosevelt for curbing corporate evils and urged tariff revision by the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cummins
Iowa
Roosevelt
Fatal Row Brawl Seaman Nels Nelson Dies After Altercation
In Nora near Beresford South Dakota, Nels Nelson known as Rattlesnake Pete was struck during a dispute with a foreman and died two days later. State's Attorney Stickney described the incident and ongoing investigation.
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Foreman
Em A
Beresford
M. D
Nora
Nels Nelson
Rattlesnake Pete
Stickney
Drunken quarrel ends in fatal attack with weapon
A county resident, long known as quarrelsome when intoxicated, attacked Ole Dahlum over wages with a pitchfork, was warded off, then returned with a board. Dahlum defended himself by throwing stove wood, crushing the assailant’s skull and causing his death. an investigation is underway.
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Nelson
Ole Dahlum
Dahlum
Three Firemen Hurt In Newark Stove Plant Fire
Three volunteer firefighters were fatally endangered when a wall collapsed during a blaze at the Wehrle Stove Co plant in Newark New Jersey. The Destruction caused about 300000 dollars in property loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Wehrle Stove Co
Prize fight ban ends prospects of Idaho mill bout
Spokane report notes Governor Brady forbids prize fighting in the state and Sheriff Moffatt of Shoshone county echoes the stance. No Jeffries vs Johnson match or milling game within the county limits, ending plans for a $100,000 purse in the Coeur d Alenes area.
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Spokane
Wash
Jeffries and Johnson
Coeur d’ Alenes
Idaho
Eddie Quinn
Inland Empire
Wallace Athletic Club
James H. Brady
Sheriff Moffatt
Shoshone County
Moffat
Panhandle
Italian Army Officer Hurt In Wright Airship Crash
Lieutenant Caldera, a pupil of Wilbur Wright, suffered dislocations of both shoulders and possible internal injuries when the Wright aeroplane he piloted fell 100 feet in Rome. He attributed a vertigo attack to the mishap, saying the machine’s faults are unlikely. The cause of the crash remains undisclosed.
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Rome
Caldera
Wilbur Wright
Wright
Trent
Pierre Field Meet Attracts Regional Schools
Pierre May 6. A field meet in the city on May 7 will feature Miller Fort Pierre Pierre and the Indian school with athletics fans promised an interesting event.
Princess Estelle Alexander Divorced From Prince Robert de Broglie
Former New York show girl Estelle Alexander is divorced today from her prince husband Princess Robert de Broglie. After marriage she supported the family purse by working in vaudeville in England and on the continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Robert de Broglie
Estelle Alexander
New York
England
Westward trek to study water power sites
Ex experts from the geological survey will head west from Washington to map water power sites on public lands. The move follows Ballinger and Taft aiming to preserve Roosevelt era conservation and curb the water power trust, with lands to be withdrawn or opened based on congressional action.
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Geological Survey
Washington
Ballinger
Taft
Roosevelt
Congress
Forester Pinchot
Interior Department
Secretary of the Interior
Water Power Trust
Palmer resigns as sovereign grand commander of Scottish Rites
Henry L. Palmer, sovereign grand commander of the Scottish Rites Northern jurisdiction, resigns due to ill health after holding the post since 1873. Lieutenant Sovereign Grand Commander Samuel C. Lawrence of Boston will serve until a successor is elected.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Titenry L. Palmer
Supreme Council
United States
Palmer
Samuel C. Lawrence
Boston
Senate revision cuts duties on wool goods
Senator Dal liver of Iowa announced changes in the schedule reducing duties on wool goods especially cheap items where tariffs often exceed 100 percent. No duties will exceed the fabric's value. Senator Bradley of Kentucky proposed taxes on items from the free list at one half accent a pound, warning industry harm without protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dalliver
Iowa
Bradley
Kentucky
Mrs Hains Testifies in Murder Trial of Army Captain
Mrs. P. C. Hains, mother of Captain Hains, testified about her son's mental breakdown after his wife's confession of wrongdoing with Annis amid the murder trial in Flushing.
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Flushing
L. T
P. C. Hains
Captain Hains
William E Annis
Diploma is Bogus in Madison School Scandal
Madison South Dakota May 7 The board of education rescinded the re election of Superintendent A B Hess over false representations about Ph D degrees He claimed Penn University affiliation and a degree from a discredited Ohio college The diploma was fraudulently certified and Hess faces removal and salary cut from 1800 to 1600 amid prior investigations into Madison High School accreditation.
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Madison
S. D
A. B. Hess
University of Pennsylvania
Board of Education
Ohio
State Educational Department
State University At
Vermillion
Hess
Madison High School
Northern Association
Nose Restored for Disfigured Lad After Rib Cartilage Graft
Denver May 7 Surgical skill restored Carl Treworgy son of Mrs Eleanor Treworgy Burlington Iowa by grafting a new nose from rib cartilage. Dr C B Lyman at St Josephs hospital performed the operation saving the youth from lifelong disfigurement after an auto accident on Logan Avenue near Fourteenth Street last year left only the fleshy tip of the nose.
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Lad
Denver
Carl Treworgy
Eleanor Treworgy
Burlington
Iowa
C. B. Lyman
St. Joseph's Hospital
Young Treworgy
Logan Avenue
Fourteenth
Brewers to Meet at Hotel Shelburne Atlantic City
The 49th annual United State Brewers association convention will be held June 1 2 and 3 at the Hotel Shelburne in Atlantic City New Jersey. The body represents about 75 percent of U S brewery output and will discuss Prohibition from both trade and lay perspectives with noted speakers expected to address the topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
United State Brewers’ Association
Aberdeen Fire Destroys Freeman Grain Elevator
The Freeman Grain Co elevator and warehouse in Aberdeen were totally destroyed by fire. Estimated loss about $60,000, with partial insurance coverage.
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Freeman Grain Co
Aberdeen
Robi Glass Returns From Wyoming Ranch Visit
Robi Glass came back last night from Hulett Wyoming after seven weeks with his nephew Malcolm Martin on a ranch. Friends mourn that the trip did not improve his health and he still does not feel like his usual self.
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Robi. Glass
Hulett
Wyo
Malcolm Martin
Lyman County awards White River bridge contract at Jewell crossing
Lyman county commissioners award the White river Jewell crossing bridge project for 17 540 dollars. The two span steel bridge will replace prior crossing and span the river at Jewell crossing.
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Oacoma
Commissioners of
Lyman County
White River
Jewell Crossing
Tripp County Mass Meeting Raises Funds for County Seat
A mass meeting held yesterday in Lamro aimed to secure the county seat for Tripp County. Over $3,500 was subscribed to support the cause and site location efforts.
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Tripp County
Panic in Crash Overcrowding At Armory Grandstand
Seattle May 7 sixty five seriously injured five fatally and hundreds with minor hurts follow a collapse of the grand stand railing at the national guard armory indoor meet. The balcony crowded near the Marathon finish and fell seventeen feet. Ambulances rushed to hospitals. public buildings served as temporary wards. An official inquiry will probe the accident and militia crowd control.
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Seattle
National Guard Armory
Bir
Spearfish Items Preview Local Events And Industry
Father Chasse will speak in Lead next Sunday for Knights of Columbus missions and initiate several candidates from Spearfish. Prof. F J Kelley travels to Deadwood for Black Hills Schoolmasters Club to plan the May 15 spring meet at Lead with cups for high school and junior divisions. Dee Willard returns from Bear Lodge with a broom factory plan for Spearfish, seeking club support to build a 25 by 60 foot plant near the railroad, with initial $2,000–$3,000 machinery and 40 dozen brooms daily.
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Father Chasse
Lead
Knights of Columbus
Order
Spearfish
F. J. Kelley
Deadwood
Black Hills
Deadwood High School
Dee Willard
Bear Lodge
Dee
Commercial Club
Broomcorn
Willard
Taft Backs Out Of Statue Unveiling Eye Stung
President Taft cancels plans to attend the unveiling of the Longfellow statue due to a minor eye injury after an insect sting. He wears a bandage but continues to perform duties despite the ailment.
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Washington
Taft
Witness collapses during murder trial testimony
Mrs. P. C. Hains mother of Captain Hains accused murderer fainted twice while awaiting her witness stand. Doctors took half an hour to restore her and officials fear she cannot continue testimony in the case.
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Flushing
I. 1
P. C. Hains
Captain Hains
Watertown Water protects lake supply with strong conduit
Heavy concrete abutment built by the Watertown Water company near Lake Kampeska helps prevent flooding and preserves the city water supply as ice breaks up in spring. Mitchell Gazette change of ownership to Agnew Brothers takes effect May 1 with C G Agnew and J B Agnew from Winamac Indiana. Crocker hosts baseball day May 17 with business leaders and farmers backing event on Norway's independence day. Lebanon organizes a new Odd Fellows lodge aiming for May 15 with initial 25 members and growth potential.
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Watertown
Watertown Water Company
Lake Kampeska
Crocker
Crocker Baseball Associaton
Norway
Lebanon
Lady of Odd Fellows
Pelicans Draw Fire From Lake Andes Fishermen
Lake Andes pelicans arriving from the south trigger local sportmen’s conflict with the birds, long known as “fish destroyers,” while Aberdeen reports Cross bound over on forgery charges after passing bogus checks. Miner county dedicates 200 for state fair exhibit. banking incorporation in Madison. Bridgewater mayoral contest grows into a court challenge. Sioux Falls hears Congregationalists meet May 18 to 26. Aberdeen Publishing expands with new printing offices. Lake Andes church society plans a $6 000 to $4 000 news church building.
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Lake Andes
Presbyterian Church Society
Wrights Sail for America Amid Patent Sale Rumor
The Wright brothers and their sister Katharine sailed for America today. They did not confirm or deny reports that they have sold their aeroplane patents and plans to Germany.
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Wrights
London
Wrights Brothers
Katherine
America
Geremany
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Patten
Plunger
Aldrich
High Mason
Senate
Mrs. Hains
Brewers
South Dakota News
Mitchell
Mitchell Gaazette
Agnew Brothers
Albert Cross
Indiana
Cross
Howard
Miner County
Haave
Huron
Mierre
Mackay Bros
W. A. Mackey
D. I. Mackay
M. I. Mackay
Elrod
Samuel Hood
Bridgewater
Jacob ‘Lschetter
CG. A. Ray
Biernatzki
Silem
Aberdeen Publishing Company
Aberdeen Daily
Weekly
American
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