Massacre Feared as Refugees Seek French Protection
Paris reports acute tensions between the Haytian government and France over refugees in French consulates. A mass execution in Port au Prince alarms observers while Nord Alexis refuses clearance for their departure. The French navy assists with British and German ships en route to Haiti as the situation grows graver. The Temps cites a grave local situation amid fears of an attack on the French legation.
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Paris
France
Port Au Prince
Foreign Office
M. Carteron
Hayti
M. Borno
Gonaives
St. Marc
Nord Alexis
d’Estrees
Haiti
Antenor Firmin
Temps
Legation
Terms of Settlement in Tatsu Maru Case
Peking reports a settlement of the Tatsu Maru seizure by China. China will punish officers who lowered the Japanese flag and fire a salute from a warship when the flag is rehung. The steamer will be released at once and China will purchase the seized arms and ammunition. The viceroy of Canton will settle demurrage for the vessel’s detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
China
Canton
Brewery Workers Strike Shuts Down St. Louis Area
In St Louis and East St Louis about two dozen breweries halted operations as union workers walked out disrupting production and distribution across the region. Local unions organized the strike affecting multiple firms and supply lines. Major brewers faced production slowdowns and lingering impacts on staffing and deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Union
Daniel Dresser of Trust Co. of the Republic Liquidation
New York report notes Daniel Leroy Dresser, once president of the Trust Company of the Republic, which entered liquidation years ago. The item outlines Dresser’s role and the ongoing status of the bank’s winding up.
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New York
Daniel Leroy Dresser
Trust Company of the Republic
Senator Whyte Dead in Baltimore After Illness
Baltimore mourns United States Senator William Pinckney Whyte who died at his home after a Washington illness worsened by erysipelas. Known as "Governor," Whyte had served in public life since 1847 and was loved by many. He remained conscious until a final convulsion ended his life.
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Baltimore
William Pinckney Whyte
Senator Whyte
Washington
Whyte
Death penalty imposed for murder at church altar
Giuseppe Alia was found guilty of first degree murder for killing Father Francis Leo Heinrichs during a sacramental act at St. Elizabeth's church in Denver. The jurors sentenced him to death after he reportedly asked if there was any appeal. He then attempted to slash a guard while awaiting execution.
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Denver
Guiseppe Alia
Francis Leo Heinrichs
St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church
Italy
Alia
Allia
Four Guilty in Capitol Conspiracy Case in Harrisburg
The jury found John H. Sanderson contractor, William P. Snyder former auditor general, W. L. Mathues former state treasurer, and James M. Shumaker former superintendent of public buildings guilty on all counts. Each faces up to two years in prison and a $1,000 fine for defrauding the state in the capitol project, which cost about $13.9 million versus a $4 million estimate.
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Harrisburg
John H. Sanderson
William P. Snyder
W. L. Mathues
James M. Shumaker
Banker Walsh Is Sentenced In Federal Case
John R. Walsh former president of the Chicago National Bank was denied a new trial and sentenced to five years in Fort Leavenworth. He remains free on a $50,000 bond pending appeal.
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Chicago
John R. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
Anderson
United States District Court
Fort Leavenworth
Walsh
Governor appoints Andrews to take testimony in Jerome charges
Albany March 16 Governor Hughes names Charles Andrews former chief judge of the court of appeals as commissioner to take testimony and report findings in connection with charges recently preferred against District Attorney Jerome.
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Albany
Hughes
Charles Andrews
Court of Appeals
Cone Jerome
Work of Congress Faces Delays Amid Debate on Post Office and Currency Bills
Discussion on a mouse post office project proceeds slowly. Amendments are offered at every turn. The Goebel opposition to a clerk measure was defeated after a hard fight. Senate figures Lodge and Paynter weigh in on the currency bill with mixed support.
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Post Office
Goebel
Canning Heaaias
Senate
Lodge
Mass
Paynter
House Postoffice Appropriation Passes Despite Encroachment Talk
The appropriation bill carrying 22 190 392 dollars finally passed amid Senate remarks by Mr. Bacon of Georgia warning of executive encroachments on the legislative powers.
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House
Senate
Bacon
Bills Pass Under Suspension of Rules in Senate
Senate actions include a bill providing a motto for American coins and a measure to improve Army medical department efficiency. Tillman attacks the president in a lengthy speech. A bill appropriates 403,030 for damages to a Catholic church property in the Philippines during the Spanish American War.
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House
Army
Senate
Tillman
Philippines
Senate Currency Bill Report Dominates Tuesday Session
On Tuesday March 17 the Senate pushed a currency bill through debate with Mr La speaking for and against the conclusion of his remarks. The House discussed a pension appropriation bill but the session was mainly taken up by political speeches.
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Senate
House
Decision Affirms Divisor Grant for Packers’ Export Rebates
The decision affirming a divisor grant on rebates for shipments of packers’ products intended for export was announced in Washington. Justices Thy, Harlan, White, McKenna, and Holmes joined the majority. Chief Justice Brewer and Justice Peck dissented in an opinion still critical of food controls. Justice Moody did not participate.
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Washington
Kansas City
Kan
Thy
Harlan, White
McKenna
Holmes
Brewer
Peck
Itill
Justice Moody
Hitchcock Acquitted In Ellen von Hagen Case
In New York on March 17 the Scales were acquitted after a sensational order. The case involved Ellen von Hagen a young girl whose grand jury testimony was ruled false by the court.
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New York
Ellen von Hagen
Fate Follows Witnesses in Black Hills Tragedy
Peter Baird long a Deadwood mining figure dies at Lake City South Dakota by poisoned water. The case recalls 1905 Deadwood shooting of Dick Galvin by Eli Farnham and the subsequent deaths of Farnham witness W Torrence and his brother L Y Torrence by lightning and drowning.
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Black Hills
Lake City
Galo
Peter Baird
Deadwood
Eli P. Farnham
Dick Galvin
Farnham
Goldfield, Ney
W. ©. Torrence
L. Y. Torrence
Belle Fourche
BUILD TABERNACLE IN A DAY ARLINGTON REVIVAL
Arlington undertakes a remarkable revival run with a tabernacle 42 by 96 feet erected in a single day by volunteers. The 1 000 seat structure, with its own heating and lighting, was ready by supper after starting at 9 a m. Rev Oscar Lowry leads the meetings as crowds fill the space and plans for enlargement begin.
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Arlington
Oscar Lowry
Flour Sacks Topple Buries Chester Merchant
A. L. Butler of Chester SD, near Sioux Falls, was nearly buried by a toppled pile of flour sacks in his store. He suffered a broken collar bone and a crushed shoulder after the miniature avalanche was cleared by rescuers.
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A. L. Butler
Chester
South Dakota Central Railroad
Sioux Falls
Butler
Referendum Sought on Lead Deadwood Gas Franchise
In Western South Dakota the first referendum will decide if the 15 year Lead Deadwood Gas franchise granted by Lead city council should stand for citizens. Petitions opposing the ordinance gain signatures and aim to reach 5 percent of last election voters to place the issue on the next ballot.
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Western
South Dakota
Indians to dispose surplus land at Standing Rock Agency
Indian Inspector McLaughlin holds a prolonged council with Indians at the agency over opening Standing Rock reservation to settlement. Telegraph reports say the Indians will agree to sell their surplus land. About 1 250 000 acres will remain after allotments to Indians.
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McLaughlin
Agency
Standing Rock
Wheat market quotations from Minneapolis report
On March 18 market notes show May wheat at 1.06 and July at 1.00 to 1.10. Hard red No 1 trades around 1.10, No 1 Northern ranges 1.07 to 1.05, and Northern around 1.03 to 1.00 with daily variations.
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Minneapolis
Northern
St Paul Road Lays Heavy Rails Near Mitchell
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad hauls large quantities of railroad iron west of Mitchell and with spring will tear up old track after twenty five years to replace it with heavier rails of seventy five pounds through to Chamberlain.
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St. Paul Road
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Company
Mitchell
Chamberlain
Market Update Duluth Grain Prices Say On Track
Duluth March 17 report shows on track arrivals for No 1 hard and No 1 Northern with futures at May and July dates. Flax prices firm with contracts for May and July indicating continued price strength in grain markets.
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Duluth
Northern
Boa
Dave Short in Critical Condition After Paralytic Stroke
Longtime Black Hills mining man Dave Short lies in critical condition at St. Joseph's hospital Deadwood after a paralytic stroke. He had been in ill health for months and seemed near recovery before the attack struck.
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Dave Short
Black Hills
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Deadwood
Mr. Short
Market Report From St Paul Union Stock Yards
St Paul Union Stock Yards reports prices for March 17 with choice steers at 4.75 to 5.50, fair to medium steers 5.25 to 5.75, and good to choice lambs 6.60 to 7.00 per hundredweight.
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St. Paul
Local towns vote wet by narrow margins in Stanley County
Philip and Hayes townships backed license by small margins in Stanley County votes. Quinn remains the sole town between Pierre and the Black Hills that declined to vote license, leaving a sparse regional pattern on licensing.
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Stanley County
Philip
Hayes
Quinn
Pierre
Black Hills
Local notes bright with visits elections and trains
Miss Marie Marsh and Miss Corley visited Huron with weekend returns. John Horstman came back from Sioux City. H. C. Teets and A. M. Giles were elected delegates at the March 10 primary. Various residents traveled, shipments and immigrant movements tied to a Russian settlement near Lakeside. The Elk excursion took many animals from the town, while civic matters noted include a municipal election and a new organ for the high school.
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H. C. Teets
A. M. Giles
J. B. Costello
Minneapolis
J. F. Nolan
Lakeside
Winthrop
Sadie
Henry Lather
Otto
Emma Yourdon
Rev. Hudson’s
Huron
Oy L. H. Verhan
B. H. Douglas
D. D.o'boyle
Cavour’s“‘Zoo
F. D. Good- Tich
Local Farm Work and School News Highlight Huron Area
Norbeck and W Nicholson lay a well for Joel Myers while R D Miller moves onto the Carl Myers farm. Wild Rose school hosts Miss Peet and a Thursday visit, carpenters add a large house addition, and a revival meet awaits. Mrs Healy improves at home amid community events and family building projects six miles south of Huron.
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Norbeck & W Nicholson
Joel Myers
R. D. Miller
Carl Myers
Wild Rose School
Miss Peet
Myers’ Brothers
Nebraska
Huron
Iza Shepard
Ings
Chicago Live Stock Prices at Stock Yards March 17
Chicago union stock yards report shows cattle beeves at 4.30 to 4.90 with Texans and Western cattle around 4.00 to 6.75. Hogs range from 4.30 to 4.60 for lights and 8.90 to 4.48 for pigs. Sheep and yearlings fetch 4.05 to 6.90 with late consignments included.
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Chicago Union
Chicago
Senator Gamble Secures Favorable Report On Court of Claims Bill
Senator Gamble advances a measure to refer a Meda claim to the Court of Claims with a favorable committee report backing the bill. The action aims to resolve a government claim dispute and set a procedural path for adjudication.
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Gamble
Court of Claims
Grain futures mixed with July and September quotes
Chicago markets show Wheat May and Corn May with varied July and Sept futures. Oats and pork futures appear with multiple price points and differing old and new quotes.
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Chicago
Millionaire invests in Hinsey hay ranch west of Vermilion
Morris H. Quick of Missouri, reputed millionaire, has invested 90000 in the Hinsey hay ranch west of Vermilion, a 1300 acre tract. The land recently changed hands for about 40000, indicating a sharp price rise in a few months.
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Morris H. Quick
Missouri
Hinsey Hay Ranch
Vermilion
Largest Wolf Carcass Brought In From Nearby County
Ed von Wald of Get tysburg presents a massive wolf carcass found near Get tysburg. The specimen is reported as the largest ever seen in the region, weighing an estimated pounds.
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Ed von Wald
Gettysburg
Logan Family Located On Williamson Farm
Logan and family are found at the Williamson farm. The Whalen sale drew a large crowd Tuesday with everything sold. Lewis Sparr suffers a severe pleuro-pneumonia attack and is under a physician’s care. Hendrickson recovers from pneumonia and visited Iroquois Saturday. Spring work nears as farmers arrange help. Hay and Murphy adjourned schools due to bad roads. Warren Gilchrist cut his hand practicing a play. thankfully not serious.
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Mr. Kline
Williamson Farm
Lewis Sparr
Perry
Hendrickson
Iroquois
Hay
Murphy
Warren Gilchrist
Farm Help Cottage Plan for Reliable Rural Labor
The Dakotan argues for farm help housing as a solution to labor shortages. A rented cozy cottage near the farm would house a married worker and family with a garden, cows and poultry, pasture rights, and reasonable wages. The plan aims to secure steady, loyal help and reduce turnover.
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Pierre
South Dakota
Broadland Auction Plans Saturday Sale for Broadland Items
An auction at Broadland 8 D on Saturday March 28 begins at 1 p m. featuring horses cattle hogs machinery household goods and seed grain. Registration assistance by Ralph Mahaffy and two week continuation. Terms cash for sums up to 10 with 3 percent discount for notes. Loans until Nov 1 1908 at interest with security. L BE Crowmzir clerk 1626 Ralph Mahaffy listed.
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Broadland
Ralph Mahaffy
Ace
Broadland Bank
L. BE. Crowrzir
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Work OF Congress
Hitchcock
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Stricken
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Late County News
Cavour
Marie Marsh
Miss Corley
John’ Horstman
Sioux City
Rochester Hospital
James Corrigan
George Tyrrell
Yale
Will Davis
J.H. Alvey
George Small
Mr. Davis
Will Maag
Leez Merhon
Butez
Merhon
Butz
George Nelson
Brooklyn
N. Y
India
Ogeedankee Club
Della Marie Corley
Virgil
E. B. Healy
Indiana
Chicago Grain and Provisions
Logan
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