Gould System Seeks Harriman Inclusion in Directors
George J. Gould, head of the Gould railroad system, returns from Europe and says nothing would give him greater pleasure than to have E. H. Harriman join the Gould directorate. He notes the need for capable leadership, discusses notes due August 1 on Wheeling and Lake Erie, and mentions friendly receiverships aimed at preserving properties amid hostile state interests.
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New York
George J. Gould
Gould System of Railroads
Europe
E. H. Harriman
Gould Roads
Harriman
Gould
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad
Standard Oil
Mr. Gould
Landis
E. H. Hartiman
Kuhn
Admits Killing His Aunt In New Jersey
August Eberhard, who confessed to murdering his Viennese aunt Mrs Otillie Eberhard, was captured near Paterson New Jersey and jailed in Hackensack. He said he killed her to obtain money he believed would win the love of a New Yorker, claiming $2500 from her helped finance the romance.
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New York
August Eberhard
Otillie Eberhard
New Jersey
Paterson
N. J
Hackensack
Eberhard
Eerhard
Eberhi
Prohibition Question Vote Narrowly Settled in Texas Primary
In Fort Worth Texas on July 28 a statewide prohibition measure faced a closely decided vote as the Democratic primary results were largely settled by other contests. Local officials reported a tight outcome amid ongoing election returns and uncertainty.
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Texas
Fort Worth
Tex
Prohibition Vote Remains In Doubt Amid Tight Returns
Statewide prohibition support is still uncertain as drys lead narrows to about 1,000 votes with new tallies from West Texas counties. Campbell leads Williams by roughly 60,000 votes in the governor race as final results await.
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Drys
Texas
Campbell
Williams
Cheers for the Sultan Demonstrations in Constantinople
Crowds surpass 200000 gather outside the palace to cheer the sultan over the new Turkish constitution proclaimed July 24. Persian subjects in Constantine declare they will adopt Ottoman nationality if the Persian constitution is not restored.
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Constantinople
South Dakota Dental Association Elects Officers
After a lengthy session the South Dakota Dental Association elected officers for the coming year. President Wace, vice president C Jones of Huron, secretary Ferdinand B. Brown of Sioux Falls, and board members Dr. Troe and Cr. ee-to Govieianta were named. Huron will host next year’s convention.
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South Dakota Dental Association
W.ce
C Jones
Huron
Ferdinand ‘B. Brown
Sioux
State Board of
Girl Saves Her Baby Sister in Farmhouse Fire
Eight year old Helen Norris of Bulkley, D. July 27, walked through flames and smoke to rescue her baby sister from a burning farm home after her parents visited another daughter. The girl had tried to light a gasoline stove, then braved the fire to save the infant before escaping with her life.
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Helen Norris
Sister
Elephant NERO Escapes in LeMars Show Circuit
Nero the big elephant from the Gentry show escaped at 2 AM while a keeper slept. The fearless pachyderm roamed through nearby gardens tearing up trees and breaking windows. He drank from a cistern and caused several near misses at two residences before being recaptured.
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LeMars
Nero
Independence Party Nominee Ticket Emerges at First National Convention
The Independence party nominated Thomas L. Hisgen of Massachusetts for president and John Temple Graves of Georgia for vice president at its first national convention in Chicago on July 29. A Bryan effort to force his name sparked a near riot as J L Shepard of Fort Scott was ruled out of order and escorted out. Hisgen won on the third ballot amid competing names Milford Howard and Graves, with Lyon and Hearst receiving minor support. Graves’s nomination was unanimous after others were withdrawn.
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Chicago
Thomas L. Hisgen
Massachusetts
John Tample Graves
Georgia
Independence Party
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
J. L. Shepard
Fort Scott
Kaw
Charles A. Walsh
French President in Russia Dining Aboard Imperial Yacht Standart
In Reval on July 28 President Fallieres of France and his suite were guests of the Russian emperor at a luncheon aboard the Standart. The emperor greeted the French leader cordially and was impressed by Fallieres simple frankness.
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Reval
President Fallieres
France
Russia
M. Fallieres
Honduran President Cans Exequaturs Over Consul Action
Washington reports President Davila of Honduras canceled exequaturs for consular representatives who acted for noncombatants at Ceiba during the recent revolutionary clash. The move followed the Ceiba incident a ten day prior skirmish in which government troops repelled revolutionists. The action is noted by the American Consul Drew Linard in Cul.
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Washington
Ceiba
Davila
Honduras
State Department
Drew Linard
Cul
Department Requests Davila Facts On Action Lead Up
The department asks for a cable statement detailing the facts leading to President Davila's action. Future department steps may hinge on the reply.
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Davila
Indictments Drawn in Kings County Gambling Ring Case
A Kings county grand jury indicted thirty six men on anti gambling law violations at racetracks. Among the names are Joe Wendig Charles Kissel Adam Kissel Edward Ellis Harry Meyers Harry Fleischmann and Michael Cassel all charged with a misdemeanor carrying up to one year in prison or a fine.
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New York
Kings County Grand Jury
Joe Wendig
Charles Kissel
Adam Kissel
Edward Ellis
Harry Meyers
Harry Fleischmann
Michael Cassel
Sawed Out Of Phone Booth At Hot Springs
New Haven Conn July 28 A letter from George Bush superintendent of the Telephone company at Hot Springs Va reports that William diaft was wedged into a phone booth and released after a long delay once a carpenter sawed away part of the booth.
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New Haven
Conn
Hot Springs
William di
George Bush
Punishment for five year old boy in Paris garden
A Paris judge orders a five year old boy to pay a fine of twenty dollars after a neighbor’s servant complained of a noise. The case, presented by Judge De Paix, follows a discussion on child punishment and the first offender's act.
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Paris
Imon
Koghin
de Paix
Not Invited to Roosevelt Africa Trip Denied
Deadwood July 27 United States Marshal Seth Lock of Deadwood denied Cole Springs report that he accepted an invitation to join President Roosevelt on the African trip. Capt Bul said he had not received an invitation and could not go even if invited.
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Deadwood
S. D
United States
Seth Lock
Cole
Springs
Roosevelt
Capt
Bul
Butte County Divided Plan Advances in Commission Vote
Lemmon South Dakota July 27 Butte County commissioners approve a proposal to divide the county into three districts with possibility of new county lines to be drawn by a regional board. Supporters expect a referendum in November with governor’s backing and potential impact on local administration.
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Lemmon
Butte County Commissioners
Butte
Tan
Saben
Sun 08 Vernor
Great Northern announces Watertown Huron train service
The Great Northern schedules daily passenger service between Watertown and Huron with an initial 6:15 AM departure and a 9:20 PM return. A town site for a new Lake Byron shore town has been chosen, a 106 acre tract on the lake’s west side north of Willesdon slated for sale, amid high demand for residences and speculation.
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Great Northern
Mae Soma
Watertown
Huron
Proba
Ptr Co
Lake Byron
Willesdon
State Assessment Board to Raise Railroad Assessments
The state assessment board has not filed figures yet but indications show increases across railway property. Main lines may approach nine thousand dollars per mile, and express companies operating in the state are also likely to face higher assessment rates this year.
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State Assessment Board
Big Crop Promises For South Dakota This Year
South Dakota farmers are delivering a very encouraging crop outlook. If no unforeseen disasters strike, the state is set to again produce more new wealth per capita than any other in the Union, a position it has held for years. Estimates from across the state suggest strong yields for major crops listed in the accompanying table.
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South Dakota
Union
Garfield Sees Ditch at Belle Fourche Irrigation Project
Secretary of the Interior James R. Garfield arrived by special train and toured the irrigation project twelve miles north of Belle Fourche. He praised progress on the system that will allow public settlement with water for 90,000 acres in Butte county, amid a rapid local welcome by residents, the Water Users association, and the Commercial club.
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Secretary of the Interior
James R. Garfield
Belle Fourche
Butte County
Garfield
Water Users’ Association
Commercial Club
Man Drowns Attempting to Ford Swollen Little Missouri River
Harding county ranchman B. F. Willard drowned while crossing a swollen Little Missouri River miles from Harding. He disappeared as his family watched and his body was recovered four hours later.
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Little
Missouri
Harding B. F. Willard
Willard
Old Lady Holmes Survives Lightning Strike Near McClure
An elderly woman named Holmes on a claim near McClure south of Fort Pierre in Stanley county survived a severe lightning strike that burned hair, melted a cent symbol in frames, and tore a shoe, with no serious injuries reported.
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Holmes
McClure
Fort Pierre
Stanley County
Armored Cruiser Aukee Receives Urgent Orders in Honolulu
An armored cruiser named aukee of the Pacific sailed from Paget Sound and arrived in Honolulu on July 23. It is understood here to have received urgent orders, prompting moves toward Honduras as part of mission activity.
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Honolulu
Milwaukee to Relieve Albany in Central American Tensions
The Milwaukee is coaling and will sail after. It will relieve the cruiser Albany, which may proceed to San Diego. The maneuver appears linked to unsettled Central American affairs.
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Amapala
Honduras
Milwaukee
Albany
San Diego
Central America
Educator of Indians to Retire from Pierre Indian School
C. J. Levengood will retire after years heading the government Indian school at Pierre. He helped place the institution among the leading schools and will move to his Stanley County farm to reside in retirement.
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C. J. Levengood
Government Indian School
Pierre
Thi “Daak
Aamanic Teat
Indian Service
Stanley County
Ute Indians Start for Home from Banner Utah Reservation
The Ute Indians begin the journey home from their wintering grounds in Utah with a cavalry escort guiding them toward their reservation. The movement marks a return from a prominent encampment in Butte area.
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Butte
Utah
Taft campaign party shot at on Ohio River
On the Steamer Island Queen a shooter from a shanty boat fired a shotgun at Judge William H. Taft and guests. Mrs. C. B. Russell was hit in the face and chest but not seriously hurt. shooter unidentified. The incident occurred near Cincinnati during a river voyage with the Taft party aboard.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Ohio River
Wm. H. Taft
C. B. Russell
Taft Berton
Caleechead
Pe Freee. Ky
Russell
Child’s near fatal swing incident shocks town
In Chamberlain on July 27 a baby girl aged months was saved after being ensnared by a children's swing. Drs Goodrich and Treon worked twenty minutes to free and revive the child, who had been hanging from the swing when neighbors heard her cries.
Typhoon Devastates Hongkong Causing Loss of Life and Debris
A destructive typhoon last night swept over Hongkong causing heavy loss of life among Chinese residents and leaving many buildings without roofs. The storm also drove several steamers ashore, crippling harbor activity.
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Manila
Hongkong
Kauffmann Case Under Advisement in Supreme Court
The closing argument in the appeal for a new trial of the Kauffmann case was heard before the court and the matter was taken under advisement with a decision expected later.
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Kaufemann
Supreme Court
Kauffmann
I Geacrepder
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