Diverse 1897 notes on science myth and social tales
A compendium of miscellany covers white blood cells devouring microbes, Montana sheep ranchers importing cats to curb prairie dogs, Prince Edward’s thoughts on universal equality, a Virginia gamecock breeder’s methods, Cecil Rhodes’ American influence, California lemons impacting Mediterranean markets, Abram Hewitt on economy, vivisection notes, the return of feather beds, Jaures’ socialism, German colonial spending in North China, colored rains in England, Paganini relics to Genoa, and Ohio lynching damages.
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M. Jaures
Kysochau
North China
Black Hills Commissioners Plan 50 Percent Property Rise
Lawrence county officials order county and city assessors to boost property valuations by 50 percent over last year. They claim tax levy reductions will offset the higher assessments, citing State Board of Equalization pressure to lift Black Hills taxes. The move aims to balance state funding versus local tax payments amid long standing disputes over allocations.
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Deadwood
Lawrence County
State Board of Equalization
Black Hills
Justice near sighted Southerner gets six months for murder
Huron South Dakota May 6 Geo EH Banks shot and killed Sherman Robinson former editor of the Highmore newspaper. Tried at Winchester Tennessee after four days of hearing a jury found him guilty and fixed the penalty at six months in the county jail. Robinson was publisher of the Winchester Journal News at the time of the killing.
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Highmore
Huron
S. D
Geo. EH. Banks
Sherman Robinson
South Dakota
Winchester
Tenn
Robinson
Winchester Journal- News
Minor frost damage in Canton area crops
Investigation shows late frost spared most crops in southern South Carolina. Oats and wheat appear sound, apples and other fruit trees recovering as storms did not severely injure foliage. Plum crops suffered some bud loss but likely enough remain for a good yield. Heavy snow and ice caused limb breakage, delaying corn planting by about a week.
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Canton
S. C
President at Denver Greeted Roosevelt on Tour
President Roosevelt visited Denver on May 6 with a massive welcome. Officials proclaimed a city holiday as 26 000 gathered on capitol grounds to hear his fifteen minute address. He reviewed a six mile parade route, praised irrigation law, and urged good citizenship amid cheers from diverse crowds.
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Erado
Roosevelt
Denver
Colo
Colorido
Rooevelt
Busnion
State Capitol
Capitol
Colorado
Kansas
Hugo
Peabody
Union Depot
Wright
Dixie
The
Republic
Colorado Springs
Roosevelt Story Explains Why He Left Church
In Syracuse on May 6 Rev. George C. Richmond related a Roosevelt anecdote about his switch from Dutch Reformed to the Episcopal church. The tale centers on his Harvard days, his service in New York, and a preference for the Episcopal mission over ritual and mere manners. A cowboy breakfast in Hugo, Colorado, follows as Roosevelt meets cowmen at a standing meal and greets hosts.
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Syracuse
N. Y
George C. Richmond
President Roosevelt
Harvard
New York
Episcopal Church
Hugo
Colu
Roosevelt
G A R Encampment Rates Set for Big Stone Meeting
Mitchell South Dakota May 6 G A R department commander T E Blanchard announced Western Passenger Association has agreed to rail rates for the Big Stone encampment. One fare from all South Dakota points to Ortonville Minnesota and return plus $4 50 one way from Minnesota points with local Ortonville read, excursion tickets sold June 21 23 and good to June 29. Liberal terms aim to attract many visitors and delegates enabling a week at the lakeside site and access to Ble Stone Chautauqua.
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Big Stone
Mitchell
S. D
T. E. Blanchard
Western Passenger Association
South Dakota
Ortonville
Minn
Minnesota
Missouri River
Black Hills
Lake Three Diya
Blanchard
Press and Dakotan merges with Yankton Gazette
The Press and Dakotan and G. W. Kingsbury’s paper merge into the Yankton Gazette under editor W. C. Lusk. A name change to Gazette is likely while preserving the elder paper’s prestige. Also noted are a coroner’s inquiry, National Guard inspection, and local civic items.
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Ws C. Lask
The
Gazette
National Guard
Yankton
Press and
Dakotan
Dakotas
G. We Kingsbury
David 2. Lloyd
Yanklon Gazette
W.C. Lusk
Christian Horch
Ole Anderson
Horch
Nousn
Cornelius Guardsener
Twenty-first Infantry
A. G. Ay
A. D. Teasell
Fred B. Ray
W. Owens
Cmpany
J. B. Scober
Denison
Rede
A. Co. Ui W
Roes Bound Over In Embezzlement Case In Sioux Falls
George G and John S Roe were bound over for trial after waiving preliminary examination on embezzling 975 from United States Express. George Roe was an agent in Sioux Falls and the brothers face charges in the circuit court. A separate burglary case in Sioux Falls saw about 190 in cash stolen from Werris Rusurk shop.
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United States Express Company
Sioux Falls
George G
John S. Hoe
Eleay
Pipestone
Minny
John 4
Roe
George Roe
Express Company
Werris Rusurk
King Edward Leaves Paris for Cherbourg Amid Cannon Fire
King Edward’s royal train arrived in Cherbourg at six, greeted by 101 guns and cheering crowds. Admiral Couchard and officials met him, he toured the arsenal, boarded the Victoria and Albert yacht, and sent a telegram of thanks to President Loubet for France’s warm welcome during his Paris sojourn.
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Cherbourg
Paris
Mmajesty
Fred
Couchard
Frenen Soll
Prench
France
Former Governor Shepherd buried in Washington services held
Washington May 6 The remains of Mon Alexander P Shepherd former governor of the District of Columbia arrived yesterday from Mexico where he died. Funeral services were held late in the afternoon.
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District of Columbia
Washington
Alexander P. Shepherd
Butopilas
Mexico
Head on Collision near Munby Ville claims two lives
In Saginaw Michigan on May 6 a head on crash between Pere Mardnette passenger train and a freight near Munby Ville resulted in two deaths and seven serious injuries. The dead include Albert J. Hirmann and a baggage porter. Officials report an alleged telegraphic order error as the probable cause, with several railroad workers injured.
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Saginaw
Mich
Munby Ville
Ansley
Cyselty
Bireman
Albert J. HW
Wreck Injures Dozen on Great Northern Express Near Troy
Mont. May. Eastbound Great Northern express derailed near Troy injuring about a dozen passengers. Conductor Hurley sustained head cuts. Injured include Mrs Helen A Chorchowak from Duluth with internal injuries and H W Johnson of Spokane with a dislocated shoulder. others listed with head bruises, hip cuts and shoulder injuries.
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Great Northern
Kalispell
Mont
H. Kilrop
Grand Forks
N. D
George
Rogland
Roseland
Thomas Kain
Wines City
Mich
Hibs
Wray
Toronto
Ofit
Wic. Valentine
Snckaney
Gus Cochrane
Corvalux
Sioux Falls
Supreme Court Finds Bribery Statute Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court under Justice Brewer rules United States Marshal James Bowman v Henry Bowman challenges section 6507 of the revised statutes banning bribery of voters protected by the fifteenth amendment. Bowman, indicted for bribery of Black voters in Kentucky's first congressional district in the 14th election, argues the statute violates the federal constitution after habeas corpus relief. The district court discharged Bowman, and the higher court affirms.
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Washington
May
United States Supreme Court
Justice Brewer
United States
James
Kentucky
Henry Bowman
United States District Court For
Western District
Bowmain
Firth
Bowman
Supreme Court
Change of venue in Richards case shifts to Warren county
Des Moines May 6 Ex United States Marshal Richards wins a venue change but faces tougher scrutiny as the trial is moved to Warren county for the September term before Judge Gambier. Gambier, Richards claims, is his strongest adversary due to alleged bias in the Hamilton Sullivan home robbery case.
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Des Moines
United States
Richards
Warren County
Gambier
Baird
Sullivan
Hamilton
Giten
Gamble
Fireman Roasted to Death in Burlington Wreck
In Creston Iowa this morning a Burlington freight wreck trapped fireman Walter Noble under his engine and scorched him to death. No other serious injuries occurred as the fast mail train collided with freight cars while running behind schedule.
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Des Moines
Burlington
Creston
Walter Noble
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Refuses Charter for Christian Science Group
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed Judge Arnall's ruling denying a charter to the Christian Science association in Philadelphia. The court held the association's stated purpose to establish a place for public worship and support and to teach Christian Science doctrines as found in the Bible and Mary Baker Eddy writings was improper and grounds for denial.
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Christian Science Association
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Today
Tate
Arnall
Christ Ia Science Association
Christ
Mary. Baker
Arnold
Sailors Rescued From Decimated French Brig Wrack
New York May 6 A crew of seventy two men sailed from El Malo the Mare 28 aboard the French brig Sans Souci Sixty five reached New York today aboard St Andrew from Antwerp Of the crew arms were lost overboard and drowned during April 25 One died When rescued by St Andrew the crew feared they could not stay afloat
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New York
el Malo
Mare
Japan Ready and Willing to Fight War Scare Grows
Victoria B C May 6 reports reach by steamer describe rising war anxiety as Chinese harry New Chang Y aims at Mon Ysip and Shanghai. Japan and Russia mobilize ships and troops amid Manchurian crisis with reserves called and public rallies urging readiness, though officials deny punishing a noted professor.
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Victoria
B. C
Hima
Japan
Russia
Hocht
Tokio
Mane
Yomicisu
Imperial Universut
Yokohama Ing
Dupin War Offices
Russia Claims Manchuria Security Demands Publish
A Pekin dispatch summarizes Russian and Chinese tensions over Manchuria dating to decades of proximity. Russia asserts a duty to guard borders against foreign interference and pledges to restore Mukden and Kirin under a Sino Russian treaty framework, with demands on foreign rights and continued control following restoration.
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Manchuria
London
Cines Morning
Pekin
Russia
China
Tursian
Ching
Great Wall
Muk
Tiussitt
Chita
Investigations Grow Over Washington Post Office Affairs
Substantial developments emerged in the Washington post office inquiry. Postmaster General Payne plans to release responses from ex Postmaster General Merritt and others as the probe widens. Merritt’s testimony and possible hearings loom, with further letters expected to be released if the matter advances.
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Washington
Nay
Wep
Ice Department
Cent Peyne
Generid
Merritt
Wash
Bristow
Postmster Merritt
Payne
Tristan Nape
Land Sale Forecloses Mines in South McAlester Deal
A fragmented report notes a huge coal land sale in South McAlester where 240,000 acres were auctioned amid a plan to develop the area. The action aims to keep current operators, while shifting development to new owners and reducing disturbance to existing miners. In Cleveland, Ohio, May 4, a company president was arrested on a warrant alleging embezzlement of $26,000 related to the Gamel Hrick company.
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South McAlester
UL Wick
Pitan
Gates
Ahjungo
Heart
el Pele
Cleveland
Relly
Weaslerer
Goer
Gaamel Hrick
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Kimball
Tinan
Paretes Gbee
Montana
St. Paul
New York Post
Prairies
Baward
Wales
Wat
Edward
Grandma
Queen Victoria
Prince Edward
John W. Goodhart
Leesburg
Baltimore
Cecil Rhodes
America
Oxford
Workshop University
Schenectady
England
Scotland
Germany
Switzerland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Holland
Spain
Italy
Brazil
Canada
Siam
California
Mediterranean
Sicily
San Diego
Chicago
Abram S. Hewitt
Mr. Hewitt
Gladstone
Coakley
Martiniane
St .Vincent
Sahara
Nicolo Paganini
Attila Paganini
Genoa
Champaien
Ohio
Click Mitchell
Justice
Terry
Knights of Pythias and
Ancient Order of United Workmen of
Terry Tave
William Comer
State Board of Health
S. Ds
D. W. Robinann
Pierre
J. L. Moxlow
Headie County
J. A. Milburn
Weasington
Herreld
Forgur
Cline
Aripen
Sue City
Suerte
Virgil
Roes
Beresford
G. W. Keyhart
Aloe
Grant County
W. He Fhrall
Bend
South Dakota National Guard
Black Mills
F. G. Turner
Sixth Cavalry
Rapid City
Whitewood
Spearfish
Custer
Calhout Brothers
Horace Reed
Redawater
Calhouns
S. 1
John Williams
Aberdeen
8. D
John Mergeman
Peter Bersman
Bonham
Hitler M. Warner
Poker Warner
King
Thorn
Shepherd
Michigan
Terrence Selly
Saginnaw
A. 0. Smith
Frank P. Peck
Harold James
Jack‘gon
A. Hazeltine
Laghniay
Marshal Richards
War Office
Frick, Gaten and Associates
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