Sioux Falls Eyes New Northwestern Packing Plant Move
Sioux Falls eyes a possible revival of a western packing hub with Armour & Co and the Independent Butchers considering taking over the long idle Sioux Falls plant. Senators Pettigrew and local financiers push secrecy as litigation clears title to the property.
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Sioux Falls
R. F. Pettigrew
Armour & Co
Butchers
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Newark Butchers’ Association
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Boe ‘Falls
St. Paul
Sioux City
Omaha
Greatcost
Missouri River
Lincoln Man’s Appeal to Halt Hangees
In Lincoln Nebraska on June 14, Frank Barber faced execution Friday at the state penitentiary. His counsel Judge Hamer filed a declaration claiming Barber is insane and requesting a jury to decide sanity. The warden’s office prepared the filing, but Governor Mickley stated Barber is not insane.
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Neb
Frank Barber
State Penitentiary
Hamer
District Court
Barber
Beemer
Mickley
Would Hang A Woman Mire Myers Found Guilty Of Murder
Liberty Mo June 14 The jury found Agnes Myers of Kansas City guilty of murder in the first degree for the brutal killing of her husband Clarence Myers. Accomplice Frank Hottman testified the plan was premeditated and he aided in the crime. Hottman, convicted previously, awaits the death penalty.
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Liberty
Agnes Myers
Kansas City
Clarence Myers
Frank Hottman
Meyers
Hottman
Arly
Weather improves but cites uneven crop conditions
The weekly crop conditions report notes heavy rains in the lake region and upper Mississippi valley, drought in the south, and overall favorable growing conditions. Corn in the lake region suffers from low temperatures and moisture, while progress is solid in the lower Ohio and upper Mississippi valleys. Winter wheat harvest begins in parts of Kansas, Missouri, and southern Illinois with mixed yields and rust or insect issues in some areas. Spring wheat shows general improvement in Minnesota and the Dakotas, though some Dakota fields remain thin and weedy. Oats face heavy rains in the upper lake region and moisture shortages in southern Illinois, with generally favorable conditions elsewhere.
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Ilinois
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Illinois
Weather crop bulletin praises healthy wheat and grains
The South Dakota weather bulletin reports cooler conditions with beneficial showers and ample soil moisture. Wheat remains very healthy with good progress, oats and other grains growing strongly, and hay outlook favorable. Some fields are thin or weedy. wind and rain caused damage in Marshall county on the 5th.
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South Dakota
Marshall County
Heavy Week of Rain Deluged Iowa Crops
Des Moines reports show much of Iowa benefited from showers the week ending June 15 while the Mississippi valley suffered extreme downpours causing flooding and soil wash. General corn condition is fair outside flood zones. small grain crops grow well on rich land. clover and hay crops advance. Potatoes and garden produce perform notably well. apples look promising in the north and southern portions expect over half a crop.
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Iowa Weather and Crop Bureau
Mississippi Valley
Clinton
Keokuk
Weather report notes variable damage from Hessian fly
The Nebraska weather and crop bureau reports past week near normal conditions with showers totaling under half an inch in much of the state. Winter wheat shows improvement but faces Hessian fly damage in Seward, York, Saline, Fillmore and Clay counties. Oats corn and potatoes look good. cherries ripen light crop. apples drop. pastures are healthy and more rain would help in southern counties.
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Neb
Nebraska Weather and Crop Bureau
Seward
York
Saline
Fillmore
Clay
Patrick Must Hang After Court Denies Stay
Albany June 15 the New York Court of Appeals refused to grant a stay of execution to Albert T Patrick who was condemned for the murder of Texas millionaire William M Rice. The court will set the execution date this week.
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N. Y
Court of Appeals
Albert T. Patrick
William M. Rice
Greek Premier Delyannis Fatally Stabbed Outside Parliament
Theodore Delyannis, Greece’s prime minister, was stabbed by gambler Gherakaris at the chamber of deputies entrance. Delyannis died within hours. Gherakaris was captured. motive cited revenge for harsh anti-gambling measures. Police note the killer was recently released from prison for a wife murder. The incident drew massive crowds and prompted the cabinet to plan a state lying in honor. King George prepared to return to Athens.
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Greece
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Chamber of Deputies
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Red Cross
George
Tatoi
Rioting in Brest-Litovak Leaves City Under Military Occupation
Rioting erupted amid a clash between Jews and army reserve men bound for the far east. Soldiers looted a Jewish provision store and were fired on in defense, with troops returning fire. The town remains occupied by the military.
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Warsaw
Brest-Litovak
Far East
Love in Auto Tragedy Claims Hartleys Widow
In Chicago a car plunged into the Rush Street draw killing William A. Hartley Jerome G. Kurtzman and Mrs Hartley. Hartley had sought a divorce on desertion hours earlier but the decree was not entered. Hartley planned to marry his fiancée Miss Pardine Edwards who is missing.
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Chicago
William A. Hartley
Jerome G. Kurtzman
Rush Street
Mattie J. Hartley
Hartley
Pardine A. Edwards
Miss Edwards
Boston
Michigan Avenue
Mr. Hartley
Army Whips the Navy at Fort Monroe Battle
Fort Monroe Virginia reports an early morning clash as Admiral Dickens launches three vessels the Texas Hartford and Vixen against land forces at 2:30 am. Fort Howard immediately answers with heavy guns as the opposing squadron is pursued after mines are destroyed.
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Dickins
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Hartford
Vixen
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Dickens
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Confederate veterans train derailment reported near Golden Gate
A special Confederate veterans reunion train derailed near Golden Gate Illinois on the Southern railway. A Albion telephone message says five persons killed. Albion lies eleven miles from Golden Gate.
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Golden Gate
Ill
Southern Railway
Albion
Feast of roses marks Manheim Lutheran service in Lancaster
The annual feast of roses at Manheim Lutheran church featured Governor Pennypacker delivering the memorial address. S. T. Kinsey presented the rose to Miss Martha Horning of Newport Rhode Island, descendant of Baron Stiegel, who leased church land with a stipulation of one red rose paid annually in June. R. K. Buehrle accepted the rose for the heirs. Pennypacker received a goblet made by Baron Stiegel, about 175 years old, one of only two known to exist.
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Pennypacker
S. T. Kinsey
The
York Dispatch
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Newport
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Henry William Stiegel
R. K. Buehrle
Public Schools of
Baron Stiegel
America
Pope Consents to Royal Alliance at Vatican
Rome June 14 The visit of the Spanish king to the English court has sparked Vatican speculation that a formal engagement will unite Princess Patricia of Connaught with the young king. Prelates claim Vatican authorities were asked months ago through the nuncio at Madrid about the pope's consent to a marriage between the Spanish king and Edward’s niece despite religious differences.
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Alfonso
Edward
Rome
Spain
Vatican
Patricia of
Greene and Gaynor Win Appeal Stay in Canadian Courts
In Montreal on June 14 Judge Hall granted Gaynor and Greene permission to appeal to the supreme court. The move likely delays the case by about six months.
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Montreal
Hall
Gaynor and Greene
Supreme Court
Rothschild Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild Dies in Vienna
Vienna reports Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild brother of the Austrian branch head of the family’s banking house died today. The deceased was part of the prominent Rothschild financial dynasty and his passing marks a notable event in European finance.
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Vienna
Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild
Loomis Praised for Handling Washington Japan Russia Talks
Acting secretary of state Francis B. Loomis receives praise from statesmen and diplomats in Washington for his adept conduct of negotiations with foreign powers to end the war between Japan and Russia. His successful defense against charges by Venezuela's Minister Bowen is also cited as ending Bowen’s career.
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Francis B. Loomis
Hay
Europe
Washington
Japan
Russia
H. W. Bowen
Venezuela
Loomis
Bowen
Famous Colonel Colville Dies in Minnesota Home
Colonel William Colville of Red Wing Minnesota who led the First Minnesota at Gettysburg was found dead in bed at the Minnesota soldiers home in Minneapolis. He was a famed Civil War figure and died on June 13 at the veterans facility.
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Minn
William Colville
Red Wing
Minnesota Soldiers’ Home
High Admiralty Court Accepts Conditional Contraband for Cotton
In St. Petersburg on June 13 a written decision of the high admiralty court admits the principle of conditional contraband in cases involving cotton and timber.
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St. Petersburg
High Admiralty Court
Ito and Nelidof to be named plenipotentiaries for peace talks
Washington reports Marquis Ito the veteran Japanese statesman will act for Japan and M de Nelidos Russian ambassador at Paris will represent Russia in the upcoming peace negotiations. Japan favors Manchuria meeting place Paris desired by Russia. Both men bring long service in foreign affairs and prior war experiences shaping the negotiations.
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Russia Sinks British Steamer Flores with Contraband
The Russian auxiliary cruiser Dnieper halted the Dutch steamer Flores in the Malacca Straits and transferred forty one Chinese crew and mails from the British steamer St Kilda from Hongkong captured with contraband. The St Kilda’s European officers later returned aboard the Dnieper.
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Flores
Straits of Malacca
Hongkong
China Sea
Russian Navy Disarray After Sea of Japan Defeat
Reports from Vladivostok quote AP interviews with surviving naval officers detailing the chaotic leadership, lack of awareness of the plan, and minimal gunnery training aboard the fleet. Admiral Nebogatoff took command late, and ammunition ran out after the first day fighting amid ineffective coordination.
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Rojestvensky
Sheriff posse hunts suspect in Glen Carbon shooting
Glen Carbon Illinois June 15 a sheriff s posse searches for August Marge charged with shooting and killing Mrs Josie Heller and wounding Frank Heller parents of Mary Heller who had refused him access to their daughter The tragedy occurred last night and no trace of Margel has been found
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Ill
August Marge
Josie Heller
Frank Heller
Mary Heller
Margei
Margel
Russians suffer overwhelming defeat under Admiral Ros jestvensky at sea
The report describes chaotic Russian maneuvers under Admiral Ro jestvensky as Japanese forces attacked on three fronts. Russian ships crowded together while mine fields and torpedoes created deadly hazards. captains and crews showed mixed courage amid the disaster. Captain Berk of the Qoslabia perished on the bridge as the vessel sank.
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Rojestvensky
Borodino
Nackimoff
Senjaven
Russia
Berk
Qoslabia
Rich Girl Wife of Indian Marriage in Philadelphia Heiress Weds Carlisle Graduate
Winnebago Nebraska June 15 News reaches here of A. H. Nash a respected young Indian on the Winnebago reservation marrying Edna Theresa Kenton a Philadelphia heiress to a large fortune The wedding occurred secretly over two weeks ago Nash bred in the east attended Carlisle Harvard and Pennsylvan ia finishing his education prior to factory work in Philadelphia He is mulatto on his father’s side and his mother is full blood Indian
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Carlisle
Winnebago, Neb
A. H. Nash
Winnebago
Edna Theresa Kenton
Nash
Emerson
East
Harvard
University of Pennsylvania
Potatoes All Seasons Inventor Claims Vineless Growth
Great Falls Montana June 14 local inventor asserts daily pota toes grown without vines or outward growth signs. He has correspondence with a Chicago man who offers 100000 dollars for controlling interest if the claim proves valid.
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Mont
Chicago
Russian Attack Repulsed in Chinese Vicinities
Official dispatches say on June 11 mixed columns of Russian troops attacked positions near Yinge Cheng Erhshihlipao and Shufangtai but all assaults were repulsed. Losses are not stated.
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Yinge Cheng
Erhshihlipao
Shufangtai
Financiers Hope for Peace Boosts Bourse
Belief that peace will be arranged persists as St. Petersburg markets show steady activity. Bonds rise with 4s up 1 percent as traders keep optimistic mood on potential settlement.
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