Milbank divorce case and court notices mix
A lengthy dispatch details a Milbank divorce suit involving Christine Wekl and Henry Pratt, with testimony of abuse and allegations against a male defendant later linked to Continental interests. The report also covers public notices on county finances, a Bronx park association meeting, Marker will contest in Barker, South Dakota mission society, Yankton mission nominees, and local legal actions including mayoral pay disputes and a notable arrest suspect in Sioux Falls.
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Alvorss
Ilunvy Plait, Jr
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Wortain- Durg
Germany
Weingeelage
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Walnut Tree
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Piaf
Curele
Germiany
Amd
Agresoe
Alma
Pfaff
Christine
Canton
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France
Casa
Bronx Fame
Bronx Falls Driving Park Association
Sioux Falls
Mason Wily
Chaage
Maby
Scott Land Company
Willi
Hirat
Avista
Icosta
Bair Sunn
Parton
Sane
United States
Chicago
Addres
TUE &Coth Beed Company
Tomosro
Cananpa
Pope Leq and Wilhelm in Friendly Interview
A report from April 4 details a cordial interview between Pope Pius IX and the German Emperor, focusing on the Human Catholic Church in Germany and the Center party’s stance amid Imperial policy. The exchange highlights the Emperor's gracious gift to Cardinal Ledócharsldl and potential steps toward Prussian–Polish conciliation amid Vatican alignments.
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Ledochawki
Rowe
Pops Iva
Tgrmany
Led+ ocharsldl
Propaganda
Cardinal le
From Pulpit to the Pen Victim of Conspiracy in Sioux Falls
A lengthy Sioux Falls report details Rev. J. T. B. Wilton’s sentencing to fifteen years in the penitentiary amid claims of conspiracy. His wife, left to support three children, insists on his innocence while the congregation defended him during trial and after. The piece notes Wilton’s preaching continued briefly and includes broader county court items and an election dispute over women’s voting rights.
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Bronx
Falpa
JT B. Witton
Sionx Palle
Canton
Wilson
Wilton
Mmal
Hin
Wilon Jing
Miling
Jordan
Wilson Pod
Basirenit
Frank Atkens
Eigil
Joseph M. Greene
Chamberlain
Republican State Committee
Western Luton Telegraph Company
Green
Westar Union
Greene
Chamberlain Democrats
Sioux Falls Argus
Mims & Contract
Cana
Dementia afflicted state geologist Gorby under attack in capital
Indiana reports state house turmoil as Sylvester Gorby, state geologist, endures violent mood episodes. He attacked spectators, set fire risk, and wrecked portions of the capitol before officers intervened. He was calmed with morphine though remained unsettled amid mounting concerns.
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User Franka
Sylvaster’ Org
Indiana
Npianatopia
Ind
Wilteh
Gary
Khobt
Belog
Ericsson in Granite Statue Unveiling at Battery Park
Unveiling of the Ericsson statue in Battery Park New York honors the inventor whose work reshaped naval architecture. The 8 foot statue atop a Quincy granite pedestal welcomed naval officers, weds, and a 300-voice chorus at 11 am on Wednesday. Swedes from New York and Brooklyn attended along with two Swedish lodges.
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Vantor
New York
Apell
Battery Park
John Ericsson
Nebraska law fight looms over freight rail rates
NebrASKa representatives gathered at the rookery to debate a bill on freight rates ban. A test case will test if nonpaying gates support the ban while courts may rule such rates constitutional. The outcome hinges on proving the rates are non paying and a shared legal challenge is planned.
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Courtre Vaicane
Nebraska
Mada
United States
Impromm
Oklahoma cyclone devastates towns and claims lives
A violent cyclone swept across Oklahoma at 7 30 pm Tuesday causing extensive damage. Telegraph lines down and property destroyed as residents fled to caves. Ten deaths reported including J O Connors and family, with many injured and homes blown away.
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Ole
Kouil
Lam
Connors
Megantynnaon
Haney Botellian
Philo Dyers
Abe
Frank Brown
Fie
Preacher Climbs Roof In Heckled Prank On Henderson Pastor
In Henderson Tennessee on Main street a preacher, Rev Dr Rodgers of a Christian church, was seen in a night shirt and wide hat as a professor pursued him. The minister climbed to the roof edge amid a crowd that gathered by the courthouse yard around 1 am. The next morning he claimed he slept with a fastened bedpost, leaving town gossip in his wake.
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Dr. Rodgers
Henderson
Jossur Lewellen
Hoenrorsin
Main Street
Dr Rodgers
Christian Cure
Wrecked Sibley Bank Sparks Losses and Debt Disclosures
Accounts describe a banking collapse in which depositors face about a fifteen percent recovery as investigations unfold. The bank, formed from the old Sibley Exchange Bank, carried paper deemed worthless by the examiner, and receivers now hold bills receivable. Estimates place creditor recoveries around 19 percent with about ten thousand dollars of bad paper and total losses near two hundred thousand dollars.
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Tha
Lnwa News
Simca
Couric
B. Thayer
Sibley Exchange Bank
Biblay Exchange Banks
Livrihou
Ketoowah Cherokee Fraternal Order Expanding
A long article reports a hidden Cherokee group named Ketoowah, described as ancient and growing larger in St. Louis and among Cherokees. It notes members sworn to secrecy, a “touch of a family” structure, and a potential future influence on Cherokee affairs and land claims during tensions over sovereignty and land openings.
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St. Louis
Touwtin
Berry
Nine Men Killed In Michigan Log Drive Disaster
A report from Menominee Michigan dated April 47 describes a catastrophic log drive on the Renee river in which nine men died. Foreman Charles Mason and several men from Marinette Wisconsin are implicated in the incident and the investigation notes the deceased include M. Wickinson and others. A railroad official from Cleveland is mentioned regarding appointments but did not accept a position.
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Ateamer Belgie
Trichay Island
Mme Enouy
Jingpai
Michigan
Dchor
Micky
Menominee
Michy
Jayo
Renee
Charles Maston
Charles McAllister
Red Ingeain
Marinette
Wis
Northwestern council meets in Chicago on Home Rule amnesty
A secret gathering of the Northwestern council of An Plan na Gaal met at a prominent nationalist’s home in Chicago on a Sunday to discuss amnesty and Home Rule for Irish prisoners. The body includes representatives from Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, the Dakotas, Iowa, Montana, and Washington. The group issued an address urging broad clemency and a generous Home Rule settlement.
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Chicago
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Thin Eity
Illnois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Manceots
Dakotas
Lowi
Montanis
Washington
Ireland
Union Pacific
Lamont and Reform in State Affairs Highlighted
In an April report Secretary Lamont flags a troubled army scene with one third of officers absent from regiments on various duties totaling 505 from 1580. He warns the pattern harms service interests and signals forthcoming action. Chilean refuge case stirs patrols as Egan asylum efforts face U.S. instruction pullback and suspected captives persist.
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Lamont
Washington
Evan
New York
Valpur
United States
Ingation House
Blanduis Holly
Benn
Wolly
Egan
Gresham
Rervanth
Holly
Legation Howe
Poecetane
Theosophists and World Congress Plans in Chicago
Delegates from American and English cities met in Chicago for the Americas Theosophical Society convention. Key actions included electing William Q. Judge general secretary and planning hearings before the World’s Fair religious congress, with letters of support from Annie Besant and the world organization. Adjournment set for Tuesday.
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Americas
Theoophical Society
Miscountry
England
Tuck
Cincinnati
Elliott
St. Louis
E. Wright
Chicago
Wright
Theosophists
Annie Hesant
Minnif
Titlard
George D. Ayers
Bridge
Bertram Knightly
Wid de
A. Geiiths
William Q. Judge
Fmillarton
Seageees
Alaska Funeral Rites Described By Blackett In Detail
Alaska district attorney Blackett describes the Tholinketes of southern Alaska and their funeral customs. The account details the death ritual involving a ceremonial pyre, bone collection, and a temporary death-home with a large window, along with public reactions and comic asides from a newspaper page.
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Staten
Alaska
Mr. Blackett
Chicago News
Japan
Indiana
Juliana
Ribolum
Mae
Marrior
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Thay College
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