Pioneer hotel keeper of Sioux Falls dies at 90
Obituary notes the death of a pioneer Sioux Falls resident aged 90 after a thirty hour unconscious period following accidental burns. He arrived in the Dakota territory in 1870, helped operate a hotel during winter and guided travelers across the plains, with his funeral and burial in Forest Hill beside his wife.
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Shetia
Seeeih
Bieabreek
Sioux
Dutul Dakota
Theresa
Tee
Mt. Raxvmond
Insurance dispute over suicide death ends in verdict
A jury finds for the defendant in a life insurance case tied to the death of Miles. The plaintiff’s claim hinges on alleged actions by Mrs. Miles and a watchful process of policy terms. The ruling leaves the widow with attorneys’ fees but no payout from the three insurers. The case clarifies coverage for self inflicted death and costs.
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Sirota
SFIDS
Eesita
Iti
Eirendy Court
Milton
Mile
Wits
Wis
Peni
Lnsinsynee Comyririsuch Polley
Woodmen
Nari
Miles
Min
Genetes
Surette Clatses
Davison County Teachers Bid Farewell to School Leaders
Large turnout at an education rally in Mitchell featured Deputy State Superintendent M A Lange substituting for Professor Nash. County Superintendent Coursey delivered an instructive farewell to Davison county teachers, recognizing four years of leadership over them.
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Mitchell, S. D
Mitchell
M. A. Lange
Nash
Coursey
Davison County
Eithe
Favor Primary Law Petition Circulates in Moody County
Petition containing Moody County voters names has been sent to the State League by the Republican Shire Princey League executive committee. The petition urges abolition of the state primary law by the incoming legislature. It reflects strong support from Moody County towns leading citizens and business men, with farmers also signing and forwarded to the committee.
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Moody County
State League
Sith Mior
Moodyounty
Republicn Shire Prinsey League
Bell Rapids Voters Debates School Bond Issue
Voters in Dell Rapids hear a bond proposal to raise 10000 for a new school house. The meeting covered funding and expected school needs with reports on financial impact and construction planning.
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Bell Rapids
Dell Rapids
S. J
Issih
STO Co
Stock Growers’ Association plans annual executive meeting in Deadwood
The Stock Growers’ Association executive committee will meet in Deadwood next week to review officer and inspector reports, finalize funds from stray cattle recoveries, and discuss state penitentaries and asylum tours for visiting members. Members may travel via Lincoln, Hot Springs, and Pierre to explain work across the state.
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Temista Gitwe
Mikiyteeethiay
WenoSouth
Thin City
Lend
Lincoln
Neb
Hot Springs
Hone
Pierre
Lawrence County
Meer
Black Hills
Cunningham Defends Self in Rural Carriers Dispute
Omaha Nebraska December reports that H. Cunningham president of the National Rural Carriers Association defended his removal from a South Dakota rural post and announced he will dedicate full effort to the association. He attacked Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow and claimed Roosevelt administration orders violated constitutional rights while outlining the rural carriers salary issue at 720 dollars annually.
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National Rural Carriers Association
Srereme
Omaha
Neb
Ranike H. Cunningham
Natiotalith Tier Carrieratoan
South Dakota
Cunningham
Ite
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Acuu
Bristow
Congress
Banks Forge 10 Glode. Officials Say They Are Solvent
Two banks, the Pitse National Bank of Gonneanhl and the Marine Bank of Connaught Harbor, closed doors briefly amid suspicions. Officials insist both are solvent and will resume business soon. Cashier Willey emphasizes no Chadwick linkage and that national laws support reopening.
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Conpenit, Co
Pitse National Inoik
Gonneanhl
Marine Bank
Connenut Harbor
Arinsef
Wess
Bert tHyue
Ceshier Willey
Igver
Paris
Banker’s Mysterious Death Ties to Savings Bank Shortfall
The head of a savings bank and its cashier faced a $78 060 shortage amid bankruptcy hearings. Reported death details remain unclear as officials prepare the session with Mrs Chadwick set to testify. Attorneys indicate no objections to her continued testimony while the court weighs the bank’s collapse.
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Henry JD. Ver
Mes Savings Bank
Wwe
Meyer
Senators Mitchell and Hermann Plan Portland Grand Jury Testimony
Senator John H. Mitchell and Representative Hermann Hermann left for Portland to testify before the grand jury probing recent fraud cases connected to S A Cauter and Mrs S Hidman Watson who confessed to fraudulent operations. They defend their innocence and say they will answer all charges to stop what they call outrageous persecution. They expect a hearing on Saturday.
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John H. Mitchell
Teref Ovezon
Portiud
Ore
Lind Friends
Tekremis
Mitchell
Hermann
S. A. Cauter
S Hidman Watson
Portland
General Land
Capitol Ball Plan Falls To Protests In Washington
The house rejected proposals to hold the inaugural ball in the capitol building. A senate backed plan to move to the pension building or congressional library was defeated after opposition grew strong. A Morret resolution was voted down as protests erupted in the chamber.
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Washington
Dee
House
Capitol Building
Congressional Library
Senate
Marvel
Capitol
Morret
Naval Academy
Naval
War talk rises as new munitions arrive at Salonica
Two shiploads of war munitions have reached Salonica from Constantinople with four more expected, reviving discussion of a potential campaign against Bulgaria amid constant deliveries.
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Muragpean
Turkey
Dee
Bulgaria
Constantinople
Nuns Rescued As Fire Destroys Chicago Convent
Firemen saved nine Hotel Dieu nuns from a convent fire in Chicago. Two sisters were injured as stairs collapsed during escape. The blaze caused minimal damage to the building overall.
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Chicago
Naval World War I speculation on Russo-Japanese fleet moves
Reports from London describe plans and expected routes for the Russian Pacific squadron under Admiral Rozestvensky as it contemplates rendezvous near Chagos and a possible return toward Vladivostok. Analysts debate timing, division of forces, and potential Japanese interference while praising Togo's blockade and torpedo actions.
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London
Ammand
Rojest SY
Chagos
Vladivostok
Port Arthur
Stoessel
Mateos
Jo. Hest
Togo
Alte
Indian Ocean
Oh- Ser
Chosos
Gori Islands
Mauripius
Delagay Bay
aebroUet
Batavia
Baivia
Yezoe
Japan
Nakahara
Nakahuaria
Tokio
Pacific
Desperate Japanese Torpedo Attacks Reported Off Port Arthur
Reports from Toki December 22 recount brave actions by Japanese forces near Sevastopol and Port Arthur. Commanders Yesoe and Nakahara emerge as heroes as one officer previously praised by the military gains renewed recognition after a March 7 incident.
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Toki
Japan
Sevastopol
Port Arthur
Yesoe
Lier Nakahara
Hirez
Japan praises Samejima as hero of Kekwan mountain assault
Tokyo reports nationwide praise for Samejima, the veteran samurai who leadership on Kekwan mountain fort helped avert disaster and secure a splendid victory. The gray haired elder is famed for service in the War of Restoration and the Satsuma rebellion.
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Tokio
Japan
Samejima
Kekwan
Samura
Satsuma
Plot Against the Czar Reported by Russian Secret Service
A Manchester dispatch says Russian secret service uncovered a plot against the czar. Two suspects fled with incriminating papers aimed for Russia. Unrest complicates efforts to locate them.
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Manchester
England
Secret Service
Russia
JAPANESE FLEET SAILS TOWARD BALTIC FLEET MEETING
A Chifu dispatch to the Daily Telegraph reports portions of the Japanese fleet leaving for Liverspore and many Japanese merchantmen lightly armed to enforce Port Arthur blockade. The December 17 bombardment sank a Russian torpedo boat at Port Arthur. Officials say truss signals at Port Arthur abandoned several ships.
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Dee
Chifu
Liverspore
Port Arthur
Daily Telegraph
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Poltava
Pobieda
Retvizun
Sean Med Bieyan
Keowan Capture A Surprise Fort Victory Report
London dispatches state Japanese forces shocked the Russian garrison by capturing Wekwin fort after a subterranean explosive attack. Japanese sappers detonated two tons of dynamite beneath the parapet at 2 PM, destroying the fort interior while Russian troops endured shelling and a fierce hand to hand fight before retreat.
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London
Wekwin
Sevastopol Listing After Torpedo Attacks
Tokio dispatch notes Port Arthur observations show the Russian battleship Sevastopol listing ten degrees due to Japanese torpedo strikes. The report cites ongoing gunfire and damage assessments from December observations.
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Sevastopol
Tokio
Port Arthur
Loubet Receives International Commission on North Sea Incident
At the Elysee palace President Loubet hosts the international commission to investigate the North sea incident. Rear Admiral Charles TH Davis was absent, delaying American participation as he telegrammed Paris he would arrive Wednesday afternoon. The reception featured a brilliant scene with admirals in showy national uniforms ahead of Thursday's formal session.
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Elysee Palace
International Commission
North Sea
Charles TH. Davis
Davis
Paris
The
Elysee
M. Loubet
Coupler Law Is Sustained by Supreme Court
Washington December 19 Chief Justice Fuller sustains Johnson versus the Southern Pacific ruling in the supreme court stating all railroad cars including locomotives must use uniform automatic couplers.
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Washington
Fuller
Johnson
Southern Pacific Railway
Supreme Court
Survives Seventeen Bullet Wounds in War Front Tale
Moscow reports Strinchenko, a severely wounded veteran, survived after seventeen bullets struck him during a September assault on Japanese trenches near Liáo Yang. He crawled to safety with multiple gunshots, losing a leg to amputation in Harbin, describing his perilous escape and healing.
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Associated Press
Strinchenko
Harbin
Sti Wis
Liao Yang DT
Want More Power
The Interstate Commerce Commission report public today calls for expanded enforcement powers to regulate rail rates. It notes publication and correction of rates on complaint as essential and cites President Roosevelt's stance. It covers 1904 figures: 266 injuries and 867 deaths among railroad workers and passengers, with a high death rate among passengers, and urges the adoption of the shear or “block” system to reduce accidents. It also reports average railroad earnings per mile at 2410 dollars with a 1808 increase and expenses per mile at 6400 dollars, up 260 dollars from the prior year.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Apd
Hiocesevelf
Funeral draws ten thousand to Weymouth grove sermon
Lorenzo Dow Melwinney aged 85 who had his funeral sermon preached in 1896 was buried today after eight years since his death. Ten thousand people attended the funeral services held in a grove near Portsmouth.
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Portsmouth
bLorenzo Dow MelWinney
Mere
Russian policy eases on American rail concessions
Concessions to Americans in Central Asia were annulled by Prince Sviatopolk Mirsky. Von Plehve's secret ordinance barring American railway building or furnishing firms in Central Asia is repealed and the prince plans to remove all trade restrictions affecting Americans.
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von Plehve
Central Asia
Sviatopolk-Mirsky
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