Unusual Murder Case In Irene Minnesota Farmer Involved
State's Attorney John Holman investigates a striking murder case at Irene involving Chris Hanson accused of killing his brother last August. Hanson, a young Dane who knew little of gas, allegedly helped conceal the body buried on his farm one mile north of Irene. Investigations continue with expectations of swift action.
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Chris Hanson
Brother
Yankton, S. D
Irene
John Holman
Chris Hinson
Hanson
Holman
Young Farmer Dies by Gas In Sioux Falls Hotel
Charles HENJICK a 21 year old farmer from Woodstock Minnesota died in a Cataract hotel Sioux Falls after being asphyxiated by gas. He was en route to Hudson South Dakota and reportedly did not know about gas on trains. His father and brother witnessed the death after he turned gas on and off while asleep.
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Sioux Falls
Charles Henjick
Woodstock
Minn
Hudson
S. D
Northam Held on Murder Charge at Lead
George Northam, Home Stake special agent, granted bail of 10,000 after murder charge in the Tallman case at Lead. He waived preliminary hearing at Deadwood justice court and appeared in circuit court for arraignment, pleading not guilty. Northam, longtime Homestake detective, monitored employee conduct and disciplinary actions for years.
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Northam
Hell
Ead
George Northam
George Tallman
Lead
Justice Court
Deadiwood
Crawford announces campaign stops across state for governor nomination
Huron South Dakota January 26 Hon Doe I Crawford plans multiple campaign dates and venues to seek the republican nomination. He has scheduled events in Woonsocket Artesian Howard and Madison with more east of the Missouri river before visiting the Black Hills. The cold spell lasts with below zero temperatures and light snow.
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Huron
Doe I. Crawford
Woonsocket
Artesian
Howard
Madison
Crawford
Missouri River
Black Hills
Aberdeen Musicians Join State Band for St Louis Trip
Professor Ireland of Woonsocket visits Aberdeen to arrange funding for two local musicians G. W. Becker and I. G. Clark selected for the state band. Aberdeen businessmen contribute 160 dollars to cover expenses. The band plans a Watertown practice, a state tour, then a trip to Winona Minnesota and a Mississippi steamboat voyage to St. Louis. Forty pieces are expected in the ensemble.
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Aberdeen
Ireland
Woonsocket
St. Louis
G. W. Becker
I. G. Clark
Watertown
Winona
Minn
Mississippi River
South Dakota Press Association Aids Children’s Home
The South Dakota Press association bought and presented a typewriter to the South Dakota Children's Home during its meeting. At the banquet J Tomlinson of the Sioux Falls Argus-Leader acted as toastmaster. John Lee Mahin of Chicago gave an advertising address. A committee on constitution and by-laws revision was appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
South Dakota Press Association
South Dakota Children’s Home
J. Tomlinson
Sioux Falls Argus-Leader
Way
John Lee Mahin
Chiago
Volkmar
J. D. Reeves
Aldrich
Pilcher Case Postponed as Key Witnesses Summoned
In Miller S D January 22 report, the Hattie Pilcher case is delayed while her attorney, away, returns. About twenty witnesses are to be summoned, including Wilbur Quirk the druggist who was held up and has recovered. Tracks and ropes found suggest an attempted rescue from the jail. The hearing is expected in a few days.
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Miller
S. D
Hattie Pilcher
Wilbur Quirk
Miss Picher
Stock Shipments Signal Strength of Chamberlain Range West
Despite grim markets and a harsh 1902 winter, Chamberlain reports strong 1903 stock movements west of the Missouri. From 1898 through 1903, 3,321 cars of live stock were forwarded and 1,804 cars received, with notable yearly totals and a 1, etc. The piece notes many cattlemen faced losses, conservative remains, and an open winter aiding the stock outlook with expected spring feeder shipments.
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Chamberlain
S. D
Missouri River
United States
Lye
Pontoon Bridge
Commission
Sioux City
Chicago
Bottum enters Sixth district circuit judge race
From Faulkton comes word that Attorney Bottum will seek the Sixth district circuit judge nomination. The report notes Judge Gaffy will not seek re election, a move that would surprise many across the district.
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Attorney Bottum
Elopers Captured After Knox County Runaway Marriage Plan
Knox County Nebraska sheriff arrived in Yankton South Dakota to take custody of James Davis and Emma Nix who fled to marry but were stopped by a telephone call and arrested. The girl, sixteen, comes from a wealthy family and the couple were turned over to her father after a cross state chase. A separate report from Lead South Dakota says a bundle of Homestake Mining pay checks totaling nine thousand dollars was stolen from the company office and not yet recovered. Police and company officials suspect the thief but have not identified him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox County
Neb
Yankton
S. D
Burns
James Davis
Emma Nix
Lead
Homestake Mining Company
Deadwood
Homestake
Aberdeen Purification Plant Costs Detailed in Notice
Aberdeen South Dakota January 22 The purification plant costs total one hundred seventy two thousand four hundred seventeen dollars not including pumps boilers engines and machinery cost fifty eight thousand four hundred twenty five dollars water tower including tank and pump rooms twenty nine thousand two hundred two dollars boiler house and chimney six thousand eight hundred eighty six dollars distribution system forty one thousand eighty three dollars three new ećia and improvement of two old one nineteen thousand nine hundred dollars and engines boilers fans condensers etc sixteen thousand nine hundred eighteen dollars A supplementary plan reduces the total by about twenty thousand dollars to one hundred fifty two thousand ten dollars if preferred
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
High city officials held to grand jury in Iroquois theater fire
Coroner's jury returns a finding that Mayor Carter H. Harrison Fire Marshal William Musham Building Commissioner Williams and others were liable for gross neglect of duty and failure to enforce ordinances in the Iroquois theater blaze. Six named men were ordered arrested while Mayor Harrison was not. A special grand jury will review the report next week to decide malfeasance charges and possible removals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Carter H. Harrison
William H. Mushman
Will J. Davis
George Williams
Edward Waughlin
Williams
William Sailers
James E. Cummings
William McMullen
Avill J. Davis
Harrison
Musham
Iroquois Theater
William Sallers
Sallers
McMullen
Cummings
Traeger
Grand Jury
Baby dies in oven tragedy in LaCrosse
In LaCrosse Wisconsin on January 27 a five year old girl placed her infant brother in a hot oven and baked him to death while the mother Mrs Edward Smith was chopping wood. The oven had been heated for a time before the mother returned.
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LaCrosse, Wis
Edward’ Smith
Supreme Judges Miffed At Diplomatic Precedence Feud
Washington scene during a White House reception sparked a long standing clash over precedence between the diplomatic corps and the Supreme Court. Major McCauley ordered the court to yield, while Chief Justice Fuller insisted the judiciary should lead the ceremony.
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Washington
Diplomatic Corps
Supreme Court
White House
H Edward
Loubet
Kaiser
Roosevelt
Corps
United States
Admiral Sampson
Judiciary
Major McCauley
Marine Corps
Justice Fuller
Uller
McCauley
Fuller
Parkersburg Floods Swell In Flooded Downtown and Homes
In Parkersburg West Virginia on January 27 the slower portions of the city lie under water. The business district near Third Street is submerged while Riverside Westwood and the South Side suffer significant flooding. Public buildings were filled with evacuees from flooded areas and hundreds live on upper floors.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Parksburg
Third Street
Riverside
Westwood
Fire destroys Knight block in Brazil business district
A fire today leveled the Knight block at the center of Brazil Indiana's business district causing about 50000 dollars in damage. Fire crews battled the blaze and no injuries were reported.
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Brazil
Ind
Knight
Sioux City Live Stock Markets Report
Sioux City Stock Yards on January 26 lists hog prices for butcher and heavy at 4.70 to 4.85, light and mixed 4.40 to 4.65. Cattle include fat cows and heifers 2.25 to 3.70, stock cows and heifers 1.75 to 3.00, stock steers and feeders 2.50 to 3.80, butcher steers 3.50 to 5.00, and yearlings and calves 2.25 to 3.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Chicago Market Summary for Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Chicago Jaw reports hog receipts 35 000 with market steady to easy. Closing hog prices range from 4.45 to 4.90 for various grades, cattle steady to lower with beeves 3.50 to 6.60, cows and heifers 1.50 to 4.25, sheep slow and lower with lambs 4.25 to 5.90.
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Chicago
Cattle and hog market report from South Ornanee
On January 26 cattle native steers sold from 3.25 to 5.00 with cows and heifers from 2.50 to 8.80. Stockers and feeders brought 1.00 to 2.40, calves around 0.25. Hogs ranged from 4.40 to 4.80 for heavies and packers from 4.60 to 4.65, pigs up to 4.25. Sheep and lambs traded: yearlings 4.75, wethers 3.75 to 4.40, ewes 3.00 to 3.80, lambs 4.75 to 5.80, common stockers 2.25 to 3.60.
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South Ornanee
Cattle and hog prices mixed in Kansas City market report
Kansas City market notes show cattle ranges for steers to cows and heifers, stockers, bulls, and calves. Hogs feature bulk sales and price bands from heavy to light, with receipts around 4,000. Lambs listed with price spread, market described as lower.
Grain and Provisions Market Quotes From Chicago
Cash quotations show No 3 spring at 78 86c No 2 red at 86 92c Corn No 2 46c No 2 yellow 48c Oats No 3 white 37 41c Rye No 2 Barley good feeding 42c fair 47 58c Timothy seed 3.25 Clover contract 11.25 red 9.00 4 sides 13.05 13.17 short rib side 30 6.55 short ribs 6.62 red short pea sides 6.62 6.70 whiskey on bate high wines 1.27 Butter steady 13 19c dairy steamery 15 21c Eggs steady 25 27c Cheese steady 10 1/2 9c
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Chicago
Fai
Grain futures closing prices at Minneapolis exchange
Minneapolis on January 26 reported closing track costs for grains. Wheat No 1 northern bid 6c to arrive, No 2 northern 87 and a fraction to arrive, corn No 3 yellow old 40c, No 4 old 946c, oats white 38c No 4 white 37c, rye and barley figures listed, flax No Yo northwestern 1.105 to a five, May 1.12 to 1.10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Northern
Sic
Pic
Michigan fraternity plans venom test on human subjects
Alpha Sigma undergraduates at the University of Michigan will drink a yet unnamed cobra venom to study its effects for three months and classify bodily and mental responses. The test aims to assess homeopathic claims and potential medical uses while excluding freshmen and limiting alcohol.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Alpha Sigma Fraternity
University of Michigan
Alpha Sigma
New York
A. Elbershoff
Michigan
Baby burned to death as sisters warm infant in oven
In La Crosse Wisconsin on January 28 a 6‑month‑old baby died after a 5‑year‑old sister placed it in a hot oven to warm it while the mother, Mrs. Edward Schmidt, was away. The oven was nearly red hot and the child’s body was burned beyond recognition.
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la Crosse
Wis
Edward Schmidt
Mathilda
Mary
Wedding Postponed Amid Illness and Suit in Chicago
Announcement of the indefinite postponement of Miss Susan McLain and Otto E. Weber’s wedding cites the bride’s illness. Weber faces a $50,000 damages suit alleging an assault at 3132 Michigan Avenue on September 6, 1908, filed by Ama Belle Armstrong’s attorney. It is unclear if the suit affects the marriage plans.
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Chicago
Susan McLain
Michigan Avenue
Otto E. Weber
Weber
Brown
Ama Belle Armstrong
Minneapolis
Miss McLain
Blissful death on sleigh ride ends in heart failure
Anoka Minnesota January 28. A party of youths headed to Blaine with Lewis Ficker a young farmer. After a long silence she found he was dead. The coroner ruled heart failure caused the death.
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Anoka, Minn
Lewis Ficker
Blaine
Ficker
Wright Guilty of Fraud and Death Follows Sentence
After a twelve day trial in the king's bench division the jury found Whitaker Wright guilty on all counts of fraud and he was sentenced to seven years penal servitude. He collapsed after leaving the court and died within an hour, heart disease cited by doctors. Justice Bingham delivered a harsh sentence, calling it a worst case with no excuse. Wright proclaimed innocence before removal to a hospital where he died.
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London
King's Bench Division
High Court of Justice Today
Whitaker Wright
Wright
Bingham
Wreck on Burlington causes deaths near Garden Creek
A blizzard delay led an accommodation train to crash into the Denver Express near Garden Creek, 40 miles north of St. Louis. Three killed: William Conover, Limer English, Benjamin Bennett. Injured include George Seeberger, J M Barber, W M Davis, Dr Edward Clements. One missing: Engineer Nunnia. Bridge and train burned. traffic blocked while search continues.
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St. Louis
Burlington Road
Garden Creek
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
William Conover
Denver
Colo
Lmer English
Macon
Benjamin Bennett
Porter
George Seeberger
Quincy
J. M. Barber
M. Davis
Cincinnati
Eiward B. Clements
Nunnia
Dation
Hannibal
Stockholders Plan to Fight U.S. Steel Domination
Indignation meeting at 116 Nassau Street denounces John D. Rockefeller and J Pierpont Morgan. Isi dor Stern leads an effort to win representation for common stockholders on the board. Proxies from about 3,960 owners total more than 400000 shares. Proposals seek radical reorganization to wipe out half the common stock and place remaining shares on a dividend basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel Corrioration
Henry M. Heymann
Nassau Street
John D. Rockefeller
J. Pierpont Morgan
Isidor Stern
East Eightysixth Street
Heymann
Steel Corporation
Stern
Apa
J. Pierent Morgan
J. P. Morgan’ & Co
Morgan
John
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the S. D. Editors
Pilcher
Gaffy
Erpat
Elopers
South Omaha
Kansas City
Grain Markets
Mian
Burlington
J. P
J. D
U. S. Steel
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