Courts of Montana face odd pension policy dispute
The article recalls John W. Connell of Salivaz injured by a falling fee in Montana in 1896. It centers on an accident policy from Davenport that expired at noon on the accident day and the insurer's argument that coverage ended where the policy was issued. It mentions diverse items from art thefts to transatlantic postal issues and a wave of unrelated notes.
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Montana
John W. Connell
Salivsz
Daven
Youngstown
Manly
United State
de Carlos Booth
Wrens
Murillo
van der Neer
Muda Pesih
Che Miersky
Bt Joseph
Jesus
Constantinople
Cattle Moves to Ranges and School Exam Updates
Minnesota buyers ship 1000 head of young cattle via Great Northern to range to feed along the Missouri River. Western stock plans include thirty mares soon. County superintendent notes the state exam schedule continuing with locations Showvalle, Mitoh i, Terre and Brookings on dune Ie ana 17. Farmers expect more cattle for range stock as Dakota reports a lighter wheat season than the past three to four years.
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Miron
Ty Myers
Erung
Showvalle
Mitohi
Terre
Brookings
Dune
Ieana
Vin L. Foes
Minnesota
Chileago
Merre
Western Range
Fair Neares
Caine
Wilvanes
Formu Pelee
Ing
Eura
Dakota
Supreme Court Hands Down Final Judgments
Pierre May Opin ions handed down by the Supreme Court yesterday in several cases. Wilson Bhyare vs Hutchinson county affirmed. William S Vider administrator vs Horseshoe Mining and Milling company Lawrence county reversed. Mary P King vs Charlene Witte Lawrence county reversed. Wargo & Son vs David Cravin Lawrence county reversed. Alzina A Willy vs Melvin Grigsby Minnehaha county reversed. The Lovetto case tested submission of constitutional proposition.
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Spreme Court
Pierre
May
Supreme Court
Wilson Bhyare
Hutchinson County
William S. Vider
Horseshoe Mining and Milling Company
Lawrence County
Mary P. King
Charlen Witte
Latw
Rence County
Wargo & Son
David
Cravin
Lawrenee County
Alzina A. Willy
Melvin Grigsby
Minnehaha
Lovetto
Ferguson
Crops of South Dakota Advance in Home Counties
Weather bulletin notes weekly temperatures near normal with cool nights and warm afternoons. Sunshine and brisk winds aided growth. there was scattered light frost April 27 28 in some areas. Wheat and paste seeding nearing completion, barley seeding progressing, gardens and grass show good growth, stock turned out to pasture and thriving.
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Jiuran
Routh Dakota
Incendiary fire consumes Columbia elevator and grain
Aberdeen May 7 Unknown incendiaries burned the Van Dusen Elevator at Columbia, destroying thousands of bushels of rye, wheat and corn and a carload of four. This marks the third elevator fire in Columbia within weeks, prompting concern over local grain storage and security.
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Aberdeen
van Dusen
Columbia
Casey of Deadwood Dies in Shootout Claim Locator
Casey of Deadwood dies after shooting himself, last noted as the first man to locate a claim there. He had accumulated a fortune, with reports counting around two million dollars from seventeen ventures. The article notes his prominence as a famous early West timer and claim locator.
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Clain Deadwood
Deadwow
W. Cresey
West
Deadwood
Colonel Jones Wins His Case In Supreme Court
The Supreme Court overruled a motion in the case Charles H. Jones versus Samuel Williams et al concerning control of the Pont-Diapatch. The January 6, 1897 ruling by Justice MacFarlane with Justices Barley Brace Guintt concurring, while Justices Sherwood and Robinson dissented. The overruling ends a one and a half year litigation with a fifty seven page dissent and final rehearing denial.
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Lowry Pont- Diapateh
Jeffervon
Redemptorist Fathers to Dedicate Monmouth Park Hotel
The Redemptorist fathers will dedicate the Monmouth Park hotel as a mission house within the next month. Preparations are underway to be ready by June 1 when a permanent superior will be appointed to lead the Baltimore province Redemptorist fathers. Father Lite of Baltimore has purchased the hotel, including nineteen and a half acres. The home becomes the permanent base for the order’s Baltimore province, extending to the Current and parts of Canada Tyner’s Luck. James N. Tyner of Indiana is named assistant attorney general for the post office department, taking the oath and assuming duties. Indiana prisoners deprived of work are to hear it.
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Wail
Monmouth , Park Hotel
Mission House
New York
Tribune
Monmouth Park
Father Lite
Baltimore
Baltimore Province
Canada
MUST BRING THE RECEIPTS Mayhew’s Conatracato Upheld
Pierre May 12 The supreme court decided two cases of general interest. In Sawyer v. Mayhew the mandamus was denied as the auditor’s rule requiring receipts for expenditures before vouchers. The other case involved the regents of education where the old board sought to restrain the new from voting and the injunction was denied. The decision touched constitutional amendment validity but did not establish it.
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Mayhew
Conatracato
Pierre
Supreme Court
H.W. Sawyer vi
Mwritus Mandamus
Sawyer
Georlhiry
Rocelpia
Ouetare
Board of Regents of Education
Lee
Telephone Link Extended Across Aberdeen May WJ 1
The Bratton and Ortonville area extend a telephone link to Aberdeen with plans to connect through the Bukotw Central Pele system. Workers report improved night watch and fishing activities at the lake while many employees head northward for work in Missouri and Oklahoma. The board reengages Prof K T Fuch as city superintendent with higher pay. the Eastern Star May party and May pole dance receive praise.
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Bratton
Ortonvilla Wan
Aberdeen
May
Zeltlow
Wil
Syed Fron
Grafton
Tune Lake
Horth Ward
Missouri
Inhoma
Dakow
Board of Education
K. 7. Fuch
Wehdmingith
Rtar
Trial The Reverend M. Mia On Indictment In Dell Rapids
The grand jury indicted Rev. T Howh Richarda rector of the Episcopal church at Dell Rapids for immoral acts with boys aged 12 to 19. No law covers the offense directly, so he is charged with keeping a house for immoral purposes. The case caused a great sensation and Dell Rapids is divided into two factions. Richarda is a leading and popular local divine.
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Steverend
M. Mia
Rioux Falls
T. Howeh Richarda
Dell Rapides
Wee
Do Rapida
Dell Rapids
Big Well Loses Power at Chamberlain Threat Fades
The Chamberlain mill area reports a big well that once threatened a mill and caused a worker’s death is now very docile. Engineers blame a choke at the outlet and stormy conditions, noting the flow has dwindled and cannot power the mill.
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Chamberlain
Alan
Whiel
A Shane Detectives Work in Vermilion May Arrest Bootleggers
A detective Tack caused the arrest of Chix holm and Baker on bootlegging charges after they attempted to buy whisky. They were bound over to the next term of court. In Howard a 19 year old, Guy Wehn, drowned in the Jim River and the body was not recovered.
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Tack
Chixholm
Baker
Drowun
Jim River
Howard
Guy Wehn
Jin River
Pensions and postmasters additions listed
Pensions granted yesterday include Original and Widows and Minors categories for several towns in Iowa and nearby. names include Andrew OT. Nutting James W. Penney Henry C. Murphy and James T. Brohard among others. Postmasters were appointed centers in Iowa Clinton county W W A Huntington Milton Audubon County James Elrod and Kimballton with several changes.
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Neward
Washington
Town
Orliinal
Andrew OT. Nutting
Aldora
Henry C. Murphy
Des Motnen
James W. Penney
Dow Motnen
John W. Camp
Muscatine
James T. Brohard
Malverm
Henry Wien
Decatur
Thorease
Thomas Woods
Clinton
John Chess
Marshalltown
Gottlieb C. Lotmann
Ute
Janos Goulden
Cheaton
George D.bontrager
Redfield
Nebraska
William McGifey
Martland
Elizabeth Clark
Auburn
Alexander C. Smith
Bilver Creek
Iowa
Caiamus
Clinton County
Publishing Concerns at War Enjoined From Printing Attacks
Minneapolis May 10 C J Jelly for the American Book company seeks a permanent injunction to stop Kingston Publishing from printing and circulating a critical attack on the company titled A Foe to American Schools. A temporary injunction was granted. The suit cites malicious publishing to defend plaintiff’s credit and business standing and notes about 2 000 copies already printed and a threatened new edition. President Gates and Kingston Publishing vow a heated fight. Collision at sea off Heligoland reports Dutch steamer Firdene and Norwegian bark Reedvar collision. both vessels believed to have foundered. Thirteen crew rescued, total fatalities uncertain.
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Kingdom Company
American
Minneapolis
Jelly
American Book Company
District Court
Kingston Publishing Company
Cates
Elliott
The
Kingdom Publishing Company
Minnesota
Anid
Gates
Hamburg
Firdene
Reedvar
Heligoland
Nat Nimber
Stephen Crane Reports Battle of Velestino
A cable from Elephen Cran describes the Velestino battle where Greek forces under Smoleonaki repelled Kidhom Pasha and held against Turkish assaults despite heavy Turkish numbers. Crane extols Greek fighting spirit, notes upper command pressures, and records a chaotic Turkish retreat as Greeks withdrew under dusk.
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New York
Elephen Cran
Velestino
Smolenaki
Kidhom Pasha
Crane
Tealm
Sue Fort A
Lyranda
Aren
Vols
Matrenud Ayrain
Heine
India
Tewardless
Bute
Tien Qiat Mank
Tsuteope
Valo
Matis
Shota
Thule Poailon
Rojoteng Xiwon
Chen
Smolamanis
Pheccentordha
Pharualla
Doubts on Esther Authorship Shocks Washington Church
Rev Dr Washington Gladden questioned the divine inspiration of the book of Esther during a May 1 sermon in Columbus. He doubted the historicity of its events and criticized the portrayal of virtuous acts against a dark background as later Christian virtues.
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Ir. Washington Gladden
Columbus
Washington Gladden
Eather
Corin
Insurance Chief Orders End to Clarkson Rate Scheme
Webb McNall state superintendent of Insurance sent letters to all general fire insurance agents in Kansas noting their companies must stop using the Clarkson rate or face suspension. He says the Clarkson plan aims to evade anti trust law and undermine legal safeguards. In a separate item, the legislature failed in joint session to elect a United States senator.
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Cinrkeon
Kuni
Topeka
Kan
Webb McNall
Karun
Clarkson
Kanass
Tallihawsee
Pia
United States
Melton Prison Report Sparks Cuban Tensions
A chaotic dispatch from The Spanish Caribbean era alleges Ona Melton, a correspondent, faced harsh prison abuses under a rival regime. After appeals to General Lee, Melton supposedly faced threats, while a later administration allegedly improved conditions and a formal inquiry looms at Maravilla to track the alleged mistreatment and relations with Cuban observers.
Insurgents In City Strike Near Havanna In Sharp Fight
Heavy fighting reported near Havanna as insurgents attack suburbs causing numerous wounded on both sides. Spanish forces reinforce outer posts while the city braces for further clashes and renewed bombardment reports indicate.
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Havanna
Hes
Trinalvo
Havana
Hayate
Greece Eyes Autonomy for Crete Amid War Talks
Negotiations open as Greece appears ready to consent to autonomy for Crete under Allied conditions. The powers insist on Crete's autonomy with troop recall and potential intervention if Greece agrees. British envoy Idgerton discussed with Foreign Minister Skovlonais amid delays and heavy rains complicating dispatches. Skirmishes reported near Tomokos and Pakil as public sentiment sourly reviews the European move.
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Greece
Grecuds
Togia U
Germany
Crete
Grwk
Greves
Ener
Guera
Polot
General Smolents
Pakil
Mother Bickerdick Day Celebrated by Kan Gar Topeka Members
A garbled local note describes a Mother Bickerdick Day event in Topeka Kansas with plans for special observances at a church meeting and a tribute to an elderly nurse associated with a university, highlighting community activities and anniversary recognition.
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Topeka
Kaw
Mother Bickerdick
Cate
Hit Tooley
Beth
Mother Hickerfick
Ny Thunker Initian
POSSES HUNT ESCAPED PRISONERS PROMPT FEARS OF LYNCHING
Escaped prisoners from Prescott Jat are pursued by posses after two officers were shot during the breakout. Lew Storria, youthful district attorney, died yesterday inflaming public demand for harsh action. A new law defines murder and bans old penalties, altering long held punishments. The community braces as several convicts face re trial or release under the law. The state press urges readers to subscribe for local coverage.
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Uhoonix
Aris
Prescott
Lew Storria
Supreme Court
Wnadol
Naaen
Fire aboard steamer Leona tears crew and passengers
A blaze swept the Leona off the Delaware coast injuring and killing passengers and crew. Captain Wilder and volunteers fought flames for hours, saving many before the forward cargo area burned out of control. The coroner planned an inquest as the ship returned to Savannah, with thirteen crew and passengers dead and seven unaccounted.
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Newark
Galyunten
Aun
Theaineke
Manin
Alloon
Audhor
Canton
Bridgut Sullivan
R. Calluw
Mre
Uaa
Ali Gazi
Mikk Hannan Solomonson
Mra. Valeicks
Mian Vale
John Taylor
Hugtie Bive
Hokera
Oelock
Delaware
Imret
Wallace
Davite
Neelst
Wilder Kent
Alent
Ballurs
Smoire
Wilder
Augusta
Savannah
City of Augusta
Hell
Leona
Mallory
Aald
Wile Aor
Soroner
Rival Faction Wars Loom After Musicians Convention
In Kansas City on May 12 the Currier Miller faction of musicians adjourned their American Federation of Musicians convention while the National League faction carried on a recess to wage the Bremer Ruhe split. The court battle from Judge Slover will decide if Currier leaders face charges or if Bremer and Rune are to be expelled. Officers were elected: Owen Miller, Jacob Behmals, Meyer Meurrer, George Nath, Keen, Chris Abbe, Job Woods, Joseph Moore, and Charles Maly.
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Musical UN
Heren
Kansas City
Currier-Miller
American Federation of Musicians
National League of Musicians
Bremer-Ruhe
Judge Blower
Bet
Currier
Bremer
Rune
Sloyér
Hrenir
American Federation of Muscians
Cohpention
Owen Miller
St. Louis
Jacob Behmals
Cincinnati
J) Meurrer
Retrait
Rat View
George Nath
Keen
Chris Abbe
Newark
Job J. Woods
St Bal
Joseph H. Moore
Cripple Cree Fith
Charles F. Maly
Chicuzo
Death by Own Action Major McNamara Veteran of Fenian Army
Kansas City May 12 Major Noiey McNamara aged six six formerly of Boston and veteran of the Fenian Army who invaded Canada in 1805 self relegated after a debt dispute. He was a G A R member and a former newspaper writer with southwest experience. He leaves a widow and four brothers.
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Miggsett
Bro
Kansas City
Noiey McNamara
Canada
Atu
Aequaintannee
McNamara
Boston
G.A. R
Meeting of Baker claimants in Philadelphia gathering
A meeting of Baker claimants, descendants of a merchant with property worth a million dollars, was held in Philadelphia. Ten claimants attended, with Captor J. Mortis of Emporia and Prof. A. Logan of Toledo serving as secretary. James Guatine of Sheramoon attended. A committee was appointed to visit Philadelphia and examine the record.
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Vlphin
Karwan
Daker Vlalmante
Idate
Baker Thal
Philadalphia
Mortis
Emporia
Kas
A Logan
Toledo
James Guatine
Bheramoah
Markets Report From Sioux City and Chicago
Sioux City May 1 market notes show cattle receipts and mixed hogs with steady to weak tendency. Chicago cash quotations list wheat oats and corn with various grade prices and a general market mix. Prices reflect industry-wide shifts across cattle hogs and grains with regional receipts and national quotes.
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Kansas City
Texas
Taamaba
Tsg
McLor
Chicago
Ned Whlin
Remc Burley
Timothy Reed
Wallon
Supreme Knights Convention to Gather in Mobile May 12
The Catholic Knights of America supreme council will convene in Mobile Alabama today and remain through Saturday with about 20 supreme delegates and many uniformed rank members expected. The event includes daily sessions in the Gill Institute hall and evenings of excursions and a grand banquet. Officers include Angelo Fealcrags as chair and George J. Sullivan as secretary.
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Supreme Councilor
Catholic Knights
Mobile
Ala
Supreme Council of the
Catholic Knights of America
Wreaton
Arrange Menta
Angelo Fealcrags
George J. Sullivan
Hell
Me‘Gill
Order of the Knights Wan
Mon Rey
W. H. Grom
Portland
Ori Preme
Edward Feeney
Brooklyn
N. C
Supreme View
Ott
Galveston
Tex
William [ O'Rourke
For
Wayne
Ind
Charley J. Kirschner
Toledo
Standard Oil Halts Dividend Despite Healthy Returns
Standard Oil directors at Van Heuling held yesterday and declined a quarterly dividend of four cents payable June 1 to holders of record May 15. The move follows a year with a 6 percent payout and aims to preserve funds amid intensifying competition in Europe, Russia, and the East Indies. Analysts note expanding export activity and new oil fields in Java, Sumatra, and Borneo could tighten supply and alter global oil dynamics.
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New York
Standard Ol Company
VanHeLing
Blockhaldeta
Formaeny Hice
Kawnipuladors
Europe
Ruasil
Avia
East Inilies
Renniie
Palembaus
Bumatra
Batavia
Java
Wella
Borneo
Ricb
Reinewourees Itx
Ayeer
Btantard Ol Company
London
Almsterdam
Jaya
Sumatne
Bishop Charged With Heresy In Louisiana Motion
The head of the Episcopal Church in Louisiana denounces ideas from Bishop Dar ris Seamans. A group of ministers accuse his sermon of pantheism denial of eternal punishment and universal restoration. Supporters publish cards defending the bishop while urging loyalty.
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Louieiana
New Orlon
Darris Seamans
Lousiana
H. J. Waters
Postmaster Appointments and Nominations Across States
General overview of postmaster appointments and removals issued yesterday. Names include George Lewis Perry Damon Longtey and others in centers like Davenport Chats Worth and Unadilla. South Dakota towns Alpena Bruen Henry Lennox Lenterville Loretta Marton Melfette Wheeler receive new postmasters or replacements amid resignations and removals.
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South Dakota
General Gary
Pooumesters
Washington
Town
George Lewis
Perry
Damon PF. Longtey
Datles Center
John Booker
van Mete Chas
J. Knapp
Davenport
John Bolmer
Chats. Worth
Wiliam Rumbaugh
Buck
Kate Whitlock
Tverside
Nebraska
Samuel Albin
Omaha
Walter H. Burr
Isaac Depuy
Loutavilly
Abizair Ramey
Unadilla
Yeaterday
Iowa
Amish
Johnon County
G. ©. Yoder
A. B. Long
Bonall
Howard County
L. P. Sanders
M. Webster
Alpen
Loretta
Ron Homme
Philip Pfaltzgraf
W. C. Muller
Marton
Turner County
W. M. Vanderly
Edward Tapper
Mel-fette
Spink County
William Dale
Obn Eysingstadt
Wheeler
Charles Mix County
J.D. Moar
Dy L. P. Lamb
Rebels Laying Down Arms Amid Mexican Conflict
A Hora dispatch from Texuciquipas reports large rebel forces surrendering while others flee toward Guatemala. The government aims to retake Puerto Cortes, a town held by insurgents for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
British interests protected by patrol ship Intrepid
Kingston dispatch says the British warship Intrepid sailed from Jamaica to Puerto Cortez Honduras to protect British interests. The Cuban steamer Bermuda was detained at Port Antonio for customs violations.
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Honduras
New York
Kingston
Jamaica
Puerto Cortez
Bermuda
Port Antonia
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Dent Id & Physician
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Newa
Thole
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Hic
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Apin
International Poatwige Union
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Lubec
Washington State
Bismarck
N.D
Calais
Smith
J. R. Sederquist
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West Virginia
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Paris
Pasha
Bouth Dakot
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Neanwood
Colonel Jones
Redemptorist Fathers' Home
Indiana
Shane
Ce Agal
Ine
Stephen Crane
Genvilly
Winall
Ona Melton
Augustine
Melton
Wendinh
Ruiz Melton
Tie
Molen
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Tiey
Tia Wite
Marcus News
Pasamenes
M’namara
Mioux City
Sioux City
Blolx City
Brooke ‘Yarde
Weary
Dutcher Becers
South Omaha
Bouth Omata
Hoxs
A. i
Sturgis, Mich
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Millard Fillmore
Standard Oil
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B. M. Palmer
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