Death of Henry Codman Potter Bishop of New York
Henry Codman Potter age seventy four chief Protestant Episcopal bishop of the New York diocese died at Fernleigh Cooperstown after weeks of illness. Potter a Schenectady native led the diocese since 1837 and promoted civic reform, church harmony, and better municipal government in New York City. He married Elizabeth Scriven Clark and wrote on his travels while active in New York clubs.
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Cooperstown
N. Y
Henry Codman Potter
Diocese of
New York
Henry Codman
Potter
Schenectady
Horatio Potter
United States
Newark City
East Side
Seth Ow
Columbia College
Bishop Potter
Elizabeth Scriven Clark
Alonzo Potter
Pennsylvania
Episcopal Seminary
Virginia
Bishop
Cleveland Bank Fails After Run on Bank Vault
Cleveland reports the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Cleveland failing after a run on deposits. The insolvency court ordered a deed of assignment. Ed i 8 was appointed receiver. The bank was capitalized at an unspecified amount.
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Cleveland
Farmers and Merchants’ Inking Company
Edi 8
Bank Closure Promises Full Depositor Payout
A bank shut its doors after unable to realize on securities following the failure of two to three smaller banks nearby. Officials say upon realization, securities will cover all depositors in full.
Guatemala, Nicaragua and Honduras on brink of war
Reports from Guatemala City on July 21 say Nicaragua and Honduras are near war due to Nicaragua supporting Honduran revolutionists. The situation reflects rising regional tensions and potential military involvement.
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Guatemala City
Nicaragua
Honduras
Yankee Athletes Keep On Winning
London July 21 Melville W Sheppard of the I A A C repeated American success in Olympic track events. He led the 800 m with a new Olympic record 1 52 4 5 and ran the 1 54 half mile close to H Kilpatrick's 1895 world mark. Harry F Porter of the I A A C won the high jump clearing six feet three inches, surpassing J K Baxter's 1900 Olympic mark of six feet two and 45 inches.
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London
Melville W. Sheppard
England
H. Kilpatrick
New York
America
Harry F. Porter
J. K. Baxter
Paris
Watertown Boy Drowns After Fall From Bridge
Eight year old Robert Chapman son of Eugene and Mrs Chapman fell from an iron bridge near his Watertown home while fishing. A hired man witnessed the accident as the Big Sioux River, sixteen feet deep beneath the bridge, claimed the child before rescue could reach him.
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Robert Chapman
Eugene Chapman
Chapman
Watertown
Big Sioux
Powers to Help Turkey in Macedonian Rebellion
France and Russia will Aid Turkey in crushing the rebellion in Macedon. A conference between M. Touchard and Foreign Minister aged discussed joint action. Other powers are believed to join to preserve the unity of the Turkish Empire and deploy troops.
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St. Ae
France
Russia
Macedon
Rheaay
M. Touchard
Ageic
Notable local orator Hon E L Abel gains esteem
Hon E L Abel of City National Bank drew acclaim for a strong speech at a recent event. Several locals including Emeliys Stormant and G Anderson returned from Aberdeen where they represented Huron in a regional contest.
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E. L. Abel
City National Bank
Bri Mineon
Tom Null. Emeliys
Stormant
G. Anderson
Aberdeen
Huron
Mr. Nullaos Anderson
Ng 1
Redfield
Labor Leaders Cited in Buck Stove Injunction Case
In Buck Stove and Range v. Washington Justice Anderson orders Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison and John Mitchell to appear Sept 8 to show cause why they should not be punished for contempt of the court injunctive orders. The citation stems from alleged boycott violations and publication in the Federationist. Gompers defends rights as a citizen over court injunctions. Mitchell is accused of a Jan meeting vote to fine members who buy the company's products.
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Washington
Buck Stove
Justice Anderson
District Supreme Court
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Frank Morrison
John Mitchell
Executive Council
United Mine Workers of America
Buck Store and Range Company
St. Louis
Justice Gould
Gompers
Federationist
Federation
Buck Stove and Range Company
Morrison
United Mine Workers
Woman Ends Three Lives in River Tragedy
New York reports Mrs Gussie Benson, driven by ill health and fear for her children, walked into the East River with her two young children. Their bodies were recovered and laid in the morgue awaiting burial. Authorities believe she jumped from a ferry with the children in her arms.
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New York
Gussie Benson
East River
Typhoon Tragedy Drowns 25 From Manila Launch Voyage
A pleasure boat carrying 75 people en route to Corregidor Island sank in a typhoon near Manila. About 25 passengers are believed drowned, including three Americans. The remaining around 50 were rescued by the British steamer Suveric which found the sinking craft nearby.
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Manila
Corregidor Island
Pasadena Woman Dies After Self Inflicted Wound
Mrs. Walter C. Teagie of Cleveland shot herself last Wednesday night at her Pasadena home and died without regaining consciousness. Teagle is an official of the Standard Oil Company.
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Pasadena
Cal
Walter C. Teagie
W. C. Teagie
Cleveland
Teagle
The
Standard Old Company
Standard Oil Wins Appeal Over $29 Million Fine
The U S Court of Appeals today overruled Judge Landis in a case against Standard Oil of Indiana. It remanded for a new trial, correcting a $29 240 000 fine originally imposed under the indictment accusing rebates and related counts.
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United States Court of Sees Fin
Judge Landis
United States District Sonia Ofitaat Ts Eagae Com
Jo Landis
United States Court of Ap
Standard of! Company
Indiana
Julies Landis
United States District Court
Governor Crawford names state prison delegates and appointees
Governor Crawford appoints Sprcinnes C. W. Henry of Sioux Falls as vice of Warehouses and scales replacing the former holder. He also selects H. T. Parmley from Vermillion S. E. Young of Plankinton W. C. Thomas of Watertown E. Issenhuth of Redfield and R. Richards of Huron as delegates to the national prison meeting in Virginia in November.
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Crawford
Mae. Sprcinnes
C. W. Henry
Sioux Falls
Vison
National Prison
H. T. Parmley
Wae Falls
S. E. Young
Plankinton
W.C. Thomas
Watertown
E. ©. Issenhuth
Redfield
R. & Richards
Huron
Hiram Soules Charged With Rape and Threats
Hiram Soules appeared before Justice Coffey on two counts of rape and one count of threatening to kill. He waived examination and was bound over to the circuit court in December. Bonds set at 2000 each for rape and 1000 for threat totaling 5000, but bonds were not secured and he remained jailed.
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Hiram Soules
Coffey
Attempted assault on Louisa Stromme near Garretson
A LeMars man, George Wilson, attempted to assault Louisa Stromme as she walked home from the Garretson telegraph office area Saturday night. He grabbed her mouth, struck her neck, but fled after she fought back and cried for help. The incident highlights dangers faced by local residents.
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Garretson
LeMars
George Wilson
Louisa Stromme
State bank deposits show rise and fall in June call
State Examiner J L Jones reports June 2 deposits in state banks total 34 065 620 57 a minor drop from March 6 but an annual rise of 908 356 20. National banks hold 20 193 769 09 up 692 840 25, overall bank deposits at 54 258 974 66, described as a strong showing for the state against most peers.
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J. L. Jones
Gun and Pitchfork Battle Near Kadoka Sparks Feud
Henry Molting and Hugh Wiley live on adjoining claims seven miles east of Kadoka in a feud over land. A fierce confrontation with improvised weapons occurred as the dispute intensified, with both men claiming rights to the stake.
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Henry Molting
Hugh Wiley
Kadoka Onc
Molting shoots Wiley then is beaten and arrested
Molting fires at Wiley at close range wounding him in the cheek. Wiley knocks the gun away with a pitch fork and a severe beating follows before Molting is arrested. The Huron Elks invite members to a mid summer entertainment featuring Lucine h who narrates Negro stories sings and dances.
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Molting
Wiley
The
Huron Elks
Ovar
Lucine H
Great Northern faces daily $1000 fine over Huron Watertown service
The South Dakota supreme court ordered Great Northern to restore daily passenger service between Huron and Watertown. Attorneys say they will obey. contempt penalties run at $1000 per day. Case stems from a three month dispute after service was discontinued.
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Dougherty
Dell Rap
George Rice
Boar of Railway Commissioners
Pierre
Great Northern Yes
United States Supreme Court
Huron
Watertown
Willow Lake
Whiting
9Th Judicial Circuit
Redfeld
State Supreme Court
J M Greene Dies Sudden After Mitchell Convention
J M Greene longtime South Dakota Republican national committeeman died suddenly after returning from the Mitchell state convention. He retired to his room and was found dead, likely from heart failure, with colleagues noting his good health and active attendance at conventions.
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Chamberlain
Mitchell
J. M. Greene
South Dakota
Greene
State Board of Equalization Schedules Hearings at Pierre
The state board of equalization sits at Pierre to assess railroad and all other corporation property and to equalize assessments on returns from the state auditors. The board will be in session about three days.
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State Board of Equalization
Pierre
All Aboard for Aberdeen New Towns and Electric Line
An ambitious plan proposes a new electric interurban line from Huron to Aberdeen, about 79 miles, with branches and city tracks. Construction targets January 1909 with work starting August, featuring modern 60 foot electric cars, smoking compartments, and urban plus interurban service to boost Huron’s growth.
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Huron
Seteere Bar
Sears Guage
South Dakota
James River
Dakota Bhills
Dakota
Chicago
Kauffmann Case To Hear Arguments In New Trial Motion
On Wednesday July 22 the state supreme court will hear the motion for a new trial in Emma Kauffmann of Sioux Falls who was convicted in the Flandreau circuit court in June last year for manslaughter in the death of her young servant. Aikens Judge of Sioux Falls represents the defense while Eard of Huron Woonsocket special counsel for the prosecution argues opposing the new trial. The proceedings may take two days or more.
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State Supreme Court
Emma Kauffmann
Sioux Falls
Flandreau
Supreme Court
Aikens & Judge
Eard
Huron
Ane
Ting
Woonsocket
Eadorsl
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Cleveland Bank
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Porter
Big Sioux River
Turkey
Macedonia
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Aberdeen, Huron & Southern Electric
Kauffmann Gase
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