Senator Sweet Charges Over Education Bills in South Dakota Senate
Readable fragments show Senator Sweet accusing opponents as Hines and others push school public bills in Davison and surrounding counties. The report notes debate over building loans, taxation, and school monopoly concerns, with committee action on liquor licenses and immigration, and a stalled insanity asylum bill.
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Pale Money
Davisiet
Davison
Agence
Stewart
Ell
Johmston
Loomis
Chay Cotasty
United States
Johnson
Hansbrough
House
Gunderson
Ae Hack Toth Senate
Guuderson
Humphrey
Tom Roberts
Armour
Priday
Koeh
Ofe
Old Bureau
Delra
Change of Officials in State Service Offices
In a transitional move two new state offices will replace current officials. Maris Taylor will step aside for Mr Cooper Canton as successor, with changes anticipated by early April. Headquarters will relocate to Sioux Falls under new commission leadership. timing aligns with the end of current terms.
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Maris Taylor
Cooper
Canton
Ofice
Hoover
Sioux Falls
McMaptay
White River College Football Team Preview
The article previews the White River College football squad with manager Heleh confident in a successful season. It lists key players Bovine Vermilion Thompson Hanson Newcombe Moody and guards and backs, while noting potential losses Morrisoty and Porter may not return this fall.
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Heleh
Fesmo
University of $S
Decketa
Kansas
Beloit
N Wcombe
Moody
Guarter Taches Newcombe
C Allings
Lian Morrisoty
Frank Porter
Gridiron Knights
Mennonites Fight Fishways Threat in James River Dams
South Dakota notes report Mennonites owning James River coal mills lobby against Senator Sweet's Pierre bill to require twenty foot fishways in all state dams. Mennonites threaten voting in elections to influence lawmakers and potential court action if fishways are forced.
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Jutland
S. Sy
Ies River
Bonaparte
Towa
Senator Sweet
Hutchin County
Pierre
James River
Sweet
United States
Missouri
Mississippi
Eason
Nutchon County
South Dakota
Ick Hills
Rapid City
Red Hars
Sioux Falls
South
Holman
Gammbling
Yankton
Herreid
Hermosa
Custer County
Court Upholds Populist Court Ruling on Appointees
Pierre South Dakota February 27 The supreme court sustained its aid to charities decision this morning holding Governor Lee’s appointees Bacon and Smith rightful office holders. The ruling endorses the emeritus opinion in Wood v Eldon on term expiration and vacancy rules and asserts the governor may fill full unexpired terms without senate confirmation until legislature provides otherwise.
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Sioux Falls
Wood
Singh
Lien
Brown
Senate
Merual
Puthr
Metzger Faces No Opposition for Iowa Command Post
Des Moines February 27 only a few candidates announced for state G A R posts and the W R C. George Metzger of Davenport will have no opposition for department commander to succeed Col M B Davis of Sioux City. Melvin H W Byers Glenwood adju tant general Iowa seeks senior vice commander. Hugh Pickell Des Moines oil inspector seeks junior vice commander. Miss Pierce Iowa Falls appears unopposed for head of the Retief corps.
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Des Moines
G. A. Rt
Department of
Divorce Split Reopened On New Evidence In Gelding Case
Des Moines judge rules that evidence not present at first trial may be admitted for a new trial request in the Gelding divorce action. J W Gelding sought relief after cruel treatment claims. Belding wife alleged new evidence via letters written since the initial trial. The ruling allows such post trial evidence to be considered without judging its truth or determining a limit.
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Plain- AM
Des Moines
Prouty
J. W. Gelding
L. ©. Gelding
J. W. Belding
Belding
Canvass Reports March 15 Date Set for Railroad Assessments
Des Moines Iowa February 27 The State Executive Council met and set a four day window beginning March 14 to consider railroad assessment matters. Major lines including Milwaukee Illinois Central and Burlington have submitted reports and statistics are being tabulated in the council office. The work is to be completed by the 15th so the assessment can proceed.
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State Executive Council
Des Moines
Milwaukee
Illinois Central
Burlington
Executive Council
Judge Robinson surveys grounds at Cherokee State Hospital
Judge Robinson of the state board of control visits the Cherokee institution with a landscape gardener to study grounds layout. The board aims to complete a plan soon, ensuring any work aligns with a master plan and preserves budget.
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Cherokee
Judge Robinson
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State Hospital For
Bhoerd
Abandon Folk County Court House Over Smallpox Outbreak
Des Moines Descriptive report notes new smallpox cases in Folk county jail under the Folk county court house. After fumigation the building is deemed unfit due to rats and infection. Officials plan tearing it down and moving operations to a rented site while the jail is cleared.
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Folk County Court House
Des Moines
Court House
Scandinavian Students Form Holda Club at Towns State University
A Scandinavian club named Holda was launched at Towns State University in Ta, with charter members likely near fifty. Membership is limited to Scandinavians and students of Scandinavian languages and literature. Dr Flom and Professor Veblen aided the organizing effort.
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Nnversity
Holda
Flom
Veblen
Former gambler to launch Samoan chocolate empire
Nicho ld Weaver, linked to 1940s gambler Billy Hunt, arrives from Samos seeking a 15 000 Heres concession and capital to build a native chocolate industry in Samo. He aims to strike land deals with chiefs and gain favor with Kaiser's officials, after a prior ten year scheme in Chicago.
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Mm Wrindsea
Cal
Nichold Weaver
Fogen
Billy” Hunt
Samos
Giermmany
Kaiser
Wepvey W
Chicago
Savannin tragedy shocks as doctor and wife die
In Savannin a physician named William F P Aiben killed himself and his wife with a revolver today. The report notes the couple were found dead in their home and cites no further details on motive or investigations.
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Savannin
William FP. Aiben
Ailien
Ordered to State Asylum Transfer for Monroe County Insane
The state board of control ordered Monroe County to transfer its insane to a state infirmary after the county took no steps to care for them per new regulations. Madison Warren and Jones counties have sent their insane back to state hospitals to avoid county hospital remodelling costs.
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Monroe County
Board of Control
Des Moines
State Board of Control
Madison
Warren and
Jones
Diamondville mine disaster leaves twenty six dead
The Diamondville Coal and Coke company mine No 1 in Diamondville Wyoming suffered a fatal fire early Monday night. Twenty six miners perished with only one survivor John Anderson escaping. Rescue efforts halted by fire damp as the search continued into Tuesday.
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Wryo
Diamondvile
Diamondville Coal and Coke Company
John Anderson
Anderson
Diamondville
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Damiana de Francisco
Gineppe Endrizzi
Siordano Gabordice
Athlio Alricd
Guiseppe Franzoi
Toronzo Franzoi
Santo Formolo
Biele Kenela
Flanano Avazini
Ilesadro Angeles
Borado Angeles
Talmasci Roni
Bistisa Sola
John Rickinen
John and
Hemminki Tiplalhta
Kemmerer
Wyo
Postmaster Appointments and Pensions Report
Washington notes list Nebraska postmaster changes at Cedar Bluffs. Pensions granted include original and war-related awards to individuals in Marshalltown Miles Ruthven and other towns. Iowa patents issued cover vehicle brake windmill gearing and other mechanical devices with named inventors from multiple cities.
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National Capital
Northwestern Interest
Washington
Nebraska
Cedar Bluffs
Saunders County
Jorge Yung
J. Yung, Jr
Hoag
Wiliamson
Andrew P. S. Boswell
Simerson
Arthur W. Dickson
Marshalltown
John Harding
Miles
Tienry I. Barlow
Ruthven
Addi
James A. Murray
Maxwell
David A. Bord
Waukee
Thornton
Laporte
Lissa J. McMurray
Yethart
Ride
Clarence
Poole
Bedford
Louisa J. Bing
Lincoln
Spain
Charles Liaffke
South Omaha
Iowa
Charles R. Balter
Logan
Thomas Cascaden, Jr
Waterloo
Charles 5
Crow
George A. Culver
Des Moines
Frederick A. Engelbright
Farmington
John J. Hallett
Sac City
Wilbur I. Miller
Richard E. Pedigo
Arthur van Llowering
Thompson Urges Fast Caucus Move for Senate Nominations
Lincoln Nebraska February 27 The Thompson camp pushes rapid action to nominate two U S senators in a Republican caucus. Thompson aims to secure support by trading votes with North Platte and centering on Currie Meiklejohn and others while Rosewater wields influence to balance blocs.
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Neb
D. E. Thompson
Repubican Caucus
United States
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South Platte
Martin
Mead
Douglas
North Platte
National Committee
Hanna
Currie
Crounse
Rosewater
Meiklejohn
Mr. Thompson
Gardner Found Guilty in Snyder Murder
Fremont Nebraska February 27 12 48 am the jury found Gardner guilty of murder in the first degree for the Herman Zahn killing at Snyder under Nebraska law the verdict fixes life imprisonment Gardner showed nervousness as the reading began and turned pale upon sentence the second conviction in the Zahn case was recorded.
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Fremont
Neb
Gardner
Herman Zahn
Snyder
Nebraska
Barr y names brigadier general and colonel for guard
Governor Dietrich's adjutant general announces the election results naming P. St. Parry brigadier general with HQ at Greeley Center and Harry L. Archer colonel of the First Regiment with HQ at Beatrice. Also reports resignation of Matt Leach and Lincoln mayoral renomination of H J Winnett by Republicans.
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Leutenant
Fullerton
Elixir of life talk fades as salt treatment gains notice
The piece discusses seeking longevity through glycero phosphate of sodium injections as tried on Abram Hewitt. It notes no proven elixir exists, questions extending life via salt, and argues that personal health habits and conscience shape longevity more than any medicine.
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Baltimore American
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Hewitt
New York
Score
Paris
Samarkand Called One of the World’s Most Interesting Cities
Henry Norman ranks Samarkand as the world’s most fascinating city after Athens Rome and Constantinople. He describes its 2000 foot altitude desert setting fertile surroundings and bustling bazaars with sections for cloth silk leather arms metalwork and manuscripts. He notes ruins from Alexander the Great Genghis Khan and Timur that make the city uniquely famed.
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Scribner's Magazine
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Turkey
Genghiz Khan
Asia
Early Career Duel in Kerry Assizes Over Sharp Jest
Daniel O'Connell in an early Kerry assizes case struck down a relative named Mr. Siggerson after a heated exchange in court. Siggerson later sent a challenge but then offered life insurance against a possible duel, joking about precaution and powder.
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Bar
Daniel O'Connell
Kerry Assizes
Siggerson
O'Connell
Man Executed in Sing Sing for 1898 New York Murder
Lorenzo Prior was executed in Sing Sing prison New York by electric chair after murdering Vincent Garuza in December 1898. The sentence required two shocks to kill him and he died declaring his innocence.
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Sing Sing
N. Y
Lorenzo Prior
Vincent Garuza
New York
Thoughtless social snub sparks framed genealogical joke
Mrs Conrox proclaims offense after a craftsman crafts a framed family tree for high society. The parcel arrived marked fragile handle with care, provoking humor rather than anger among onlookers. Bertie remarks that such modern quirks show she is slightly behind the times.
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Chicago
Recollections of Andrew Harlan on Clay Webster Era
Andrew J Harlan of Savannah Missouri recounts his days as a Thirty first Congress member and the era of Daniel Webster Henry Clay and Lincoln Douglas debates He recalls votes on the Missouri compromise and his shift from Democrat to Republican amid the Fort Sumter era.
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Kansas City Star
Henry Clay
Daniel Webster
Andrew Jackson Harlan
Savannah
Harlan
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Thirty-first Congress
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John C. Calhoun
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Louisiana
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Missouri
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George Ashman
Massachusetts
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Henry D. Betts
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Andrew County
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