Bank Robbers Fire On Sheriff's Posse In Bayard Pursuit
A running fight occurred Sunday afternoon near the South Dakota line as five Bayard Nebraska posse members chased two bank robbers who held up the Bayard bank Saturday and took about a sum. Deputies Royce was wounded when two pursuers' horses were shot. The bandits fled toward the Bad Lands as reinforcements gathered and more resistance was expected. President Taylor was not killed.
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Bayard
Sheriff’s Posse
Bayd
Neb
South Dakota
Bean
Royce
Cosses
Taylor
Maine Navy Inquiry Delays and Bahama Recoveries
Authorities report no new information on the Maine court of inquiry or its Havana timeline. Captains Sigsbee and Forsythe note two more bodies found and temporary interments arranged. Texas rejoins the squadron while Terror and Castine move toward their destinations in the Caribbean and West Indies.
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Navy Department
Washington
Maine Court of Inquiry
Havana
Key West
Sigsbee
J. W. Johns
Holzer
Forsythe
Texas
Galveston
Dry Tortugas
New York
Franco
West Indies
Lioness Looses on Train Bags Tear Through Luggage
A hungry African lioness escaped from a wooden cage on Baltimore and Ohio train No. 6 near Chicago, spent about seventeen hours roaming a baggage car, and wrecked nearly all baggage before being recaptured in Pittsburg where zoo workers guarded the scene.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Pittsburg
Chicago
Pittsburg Zoo
Bill in House seeks 20 million for war vessels
Republican Mr Bramwell of Ohio introduces a House resolution to appropriate 20 million dollars for immediate use in acquiring war vessels and equipment in case of war with any foreign country. The measure was referred to the naval committee.
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House
Bramwell
Republican
Ohio
Naval Committee
Surgeon Removes Stomach in Pioneering Cancer Operation
Dr. Charles G. Brigham of St. Luke's Hospital San Francisco performed a complete stomach excision on a woman with cancer. Thirty six hours after surgery she rested comfortably. He began with a plan for gastrectomy or gastroenterostomy but removed the entire organ after confirming two thirds of the stomach was malignant. It marked the third such operation on record.
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Charles G. Brigham
St. Luke’s Hospital
San Francisco
Brigham
Not Asking War Risks Deception Circulated
A United States report claiming Lloyds underwriters are seeking war risks on Spanish steamers to Cuba is dismissed as false. The item notes Yuen-Chau China will be opened as a treaty port on Lake Tun-Tong-To. The Hakshan voyage from Vancouver to Alaska carrying 300 gold seekers collided gently with a buoy rock at Nanaimo Harbor delaying arrival. In Ohio Angelo Will killed five Italians in Coalburg including Martha and the Farando family with motive unclear as a posse hunts the suspect.
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United States
Lloyds
London
Cuba
Yuen-Chau
China
Lake Tun-Tong-To
Hakshan
Vancouver
Alaska
Nanaimo
Ohio
Angelo Will
Coalburg
Martha Lawrence
Joseph Farando
Peter Farando
Daniel Neute
Farando
Neute
Double Wedding Plan Amid Maine Disaster
Two Brooklyn youths, John Fox and John Kelly, both sailors who left home years ago after lovers quarrels, planned a double wedding upon discharge. They may be among the unidentified Maine dead, with no word reaching their sweethearts or families since the disaster.
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Maine
Navy
John Fox
Walworth Street
John Kelly
Sanford Street
Brooklyn
N.Y
Fox
Kelly
Train Strikes Bus at Chicago Crossing
A Grand Trunk passenger train plowed into a bus full of pleasure seekers at the Western Avenue crossing in southwest Chicago Saturday night. Six persons were killed and two others seriously hurt while all occupants of the bus initially escaped serious injury. The accident occurred after the bus slipped on ice and snow as it tried to round a curve, the driver unable to stop before the train. The locomotive dragged the vehicle and bodies along the tracks and continued several hundred feet before stopping.
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Chicago
Grand Trunk
Western Avenue
Great Destruction Done Severe Earthquake Shocks West Indies
A Kingston Jamaica special reports a series of earthquakes causing heavy property damage on Montserrat in the West Indies. The quakes began on the 15th, triggering landslides and ruined water pipes as the population of 8 000 to 10 000 faced widespread distress. Montserrat is a British possession in the leeward islands.
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West Indies
New York
Kingston
Jamaica
Montserrat
Leeward Islands
Centenarian Mrs. Mahala Bentley of Bloomington
Illinois centenarian Mahala Bentley born February 20 1798 in Bourbon County Kentucky is said to be the oldest and most active woman in the state now living in Bloomington since 1864 weighing 65 pounds and eating three meals daily.
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Illinois
Mahala Bentley
Bloomington
Illnois
Bourbon County
Kentucky
Bentley
Superintendents Elect Officers at National Convention
The department of Superintendents of the National Educational Association in session at Chattanooga elected officers led by President E. H. Marks of Louisville and first vice president G. H. Conley of Boston with Secretary J. H. Van Lycle of Denver. A London Times Calcutta correspondent reports a promising harvest in India.
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Department of Superintendents
The
National Educational Association
Chattanooga
Tenn
E. H. Marks
Louisville
G. H. Conley
Boston
J. H. van Lycle
Denver
India
Calcutta
London Times
War Rumors Grow of Spain United States Conflict
The Correspondencia Militair in Madrid cites broad belief that war would begin in April between Spain and the United States. A former Cuban captain general, likely Marshal Campos, says he predicted war if rebellion persisted and expresses resignation yet urges national unity against the looming danger.
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Spain
Campos
Correspondencia Militair
Madrid
United States
Cuba
Marshal Campos
Attempt on King George of Greece
An assassination attempt near Phalerum failed to harm King George and Princess Maria as two gunmen opened fire from a ditch. A footman was wounded in the arm, but the royal party escaped unharmed after the coachman spurred the landau to a rapid retreat. The king shielded his daughter as the shots continued.
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Greece
George
Phalerum
Athens
Maria
Explosion Kills Ten at Kalamazoo Chemical Works
Fire at Hall Chemical Works in Kalamazoo Michigan Saturday night triggered two massive explosions that ripped the building apart. Ten were killed and fourteen injured as firefighters and spectators were buried under debris and walls before rescue efforts secured the scene.
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Michigan Chemical Works
Hall Chemical Works
Kalamazoo
Mich
Students' Lecture Association invites free bimetallism talk
Will Nokyes Bryan of Ann Arbor offers to speak on bimetallism pro bono but will charge $1,000 if denied. University rules bar political use of University Hall, blocking the free speaker plan. The item reflects campus debate over politics and public finance.
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W. J. Bryan
Nomeu
Students’ Lecture Association
Ann Harbor
Mich
University Hall
Bryan
Impromptu Duel in Longview Leaves Two Wounded
Desperate shooting broke out Saturday night in Longview Texas between Albi Heywood manager of the Heywood Opera Company and P P Peguer opera house manager. Both were seriously wounded. The dispute centered on free tickets for Peguer family.
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Longview
Texas
Albi Heywood
Heywood Opera Company
P. P. Peguer
Opera
Bruner Family Recalled from Havana to Tampa
Mrs Bruner, wife of the U S Health Officer at Havana, says Consul General Lee advised her husband to send her and their five children to Tampa immediately. They are now in Florida awaiting further instructions from authorities.
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Lee
Bruner
Tampa
Fla
Havana
United States
New York Weekly Bank Statement Declines by 2 Million
The New York weekly bank statement shows a decrease of 2 029 000 dollars. Banks now hold 22 009 000 dollars in excess of the legal requirements.
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Leiter
Chicago
Atlantic Seaboard
Newport News
Baltimore
New York
Republics Will Fight In Frontiers Near Nicaragua
Advices from Panama report Costa Rica fearing war with Nicaragua after a speech by President Iglesias declaring the war seems inevitable. A February 20 demonstration drew over 5,000 supporters praising the government stance while Costa Rica massed troops on the frontier, with 2,000 already deployed and 5,000 to 6,000 expected next week. the government denies backing Nicaraguan rebels.
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Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Panama
Iglesias
Bank Robber Captured in Omaha After Sheridan Heist
On February 15 three burglars blew the Sheridan bank vault and stole about 2400 dollars. Charles Martin alias Charles Davis was arrested at the Cambridge Hotel in Omaha by Pinkerton agent F H Tollotson with local officers. a woman identified as Mary Stackhouse was detained as his companion. Police doubt Martin’s identity but suspect he is the famed safe blower Sam Welch. A gold watch and 565 dollars were found on Martin.
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Sheridan
Omaha
Charles Martin
Charles Davis
Cambridge Hotel
F. H. Tollotson
Pinkerton Agency
Kansas City
Mary Stackhouse
Nebraska
Sam Welch
Martin
Bryan addresses 600 Democrats at Topeka banquet
William J Bryan spoke to about 600 Democrats in Topeka Kansas in a reunion style gathering highlighting Democratic strength as a balance of power party. Several prominent state figures addressed the audience during the event. Steamers from Alaska to Seattle are overdue with no serious concern due to expected shelter from a storm. Dennis Doren of New York City, Western Union Telegraph Company's general superintendent of construction, died suddenly in Norwalk Ohio.
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Bryzrn
Wm. J. Bryan
Topeka
Kan
Alaska
Cleveland
Noye
Potection
Augusta
Scocia
Seattle
Geo. W. Elder
W. A
Dennis Doren
New York City
Western Union Telegraph Company
Norwalk
Ohio
Market Quotations From Major Midwestern Cities
A compendium of live cattle hogs sheep and grain prices from Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York with quotes for wheat corn oats rye and butter and eggs showing the day’s trading ranges by city.
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Wesley
Iowa
Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
National Creamery and Butter Makers' Convention Set for Sioux Falls
The 1899 national creamery and butter makers' convention will be held in Sioux Falls after victory by the Sioux Falls Business Men's League. South Dakota has advanced buttermaking, and the event promises industry momentum for the state.
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National Creamery and Buttermakers
Sioux Falls
Kipp-Lee
Supreme Court
Business Men’s League of
Creamery and Buttermakers
Topeka
Kan
South Dakota
Bank examiner praises South Dakota banks as sound
State bank examiner Maris Taylor reports a generally satisfactory condition of South Dakota banks. Deposits are higher than in prior years, securities are well valued and liquid, but loans have tightened due to reduced demand and cautious borrowing. Capital and deposits figures from 1896 to 1897 show growth in deposits and stable or rising capital amid tightening credit.
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Maris Taylor
South Dakota
Taylor
Aise
Kipp Lee Case Arguments Highlight Insurance Office Debate
Reports from the supreme court session on February 24 show both sides claiming confidence in winning the Kipp-Lee insurance case. The plaintiff argues the office was created by statute and removable by legislature, while the defense contends it is a state office and removals must follow constitutional provisions.
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Supreme Court
Two-Week Delay on Indian Agent Nomination
The senate committee on Indian affairs postponed action on Charles T. McCoy’s nomination as Indian agent at Cheyenne River for two weeks. Senator Platt of Connecticut requested the delay to honor a request from Senator Kyle of South Dakota. A new post office opened at Dice in Moody County with Charles H. Wellman named postmaster.
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Charles T. McCoy
Cheyenne River
Senate Committee On Indian Affairs
Platt
Conneticut
Kyle
S. D
Dice
Moody County
Charles 8. Wellman
South Dakotas
Davis
Sioux Falls
Keeley Institute
C. EB. Unger
Hills
Anti- Saloon League
Senate
G. W. Case
Watertown
Sioux Falls Elks
News Theater
Company A
South Dakota National Guard
Pierre
Farm Island
Canning
C. F. Hilgenbecker
Minnehaha
Burk
Aberdeen
Holy City
R. N. Parks
Swindled Job Seekers Result in Warrants for JF A Wood
Warrants issued for JF A Wood after he opened an employment agency in Deadwood. Handbills drew many applicants who paid eight dollars each to find work in Keystone. Instead of jobs, Wood disappeared with hundreds of dollars, leaving workers unpaid and stranded.
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JF. A. Wood
Deadwood
Keystone
Col King Denies Candidacy for Chamberlain Office
Col John H King, South Dakota agent in Washington, writes that reports he seeks the Chamberlain land office register are false. He states he is not a candidate now or for any office and would not accept it if offered.
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Col. King
John H. King
South Dakota
Washington
Chamberlain
National Capital
Chamberlain Land Office
Insurance chief revokes Lloyd Plate Glass permit
Insurance Department Commissioner Kipp revokes the Lloyd Plate Glass Insurance Company permit after a disputed draft handling with state officers Ayres and the treasurer. The revocation follows the indorsement and return of the fee draft to the state treasurer.
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Insurance Department
Kipp
Lloyd’ Plate Glass Insurance Company
Lloyd Concern
Ayres
Dunkards Plan Mass Meeting for Dakota Colonies
A large gathering of Independent Dunkards met in Anderson Indiana last week to organize colonies bound for the Dakotas on March 29. Over the past three years about 18 000 Dunkards have settled on colony grounds aiming to strengthen their church and influence legislation.
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Anderson
Ind
Dakotas
Sully County Prairie Fire Devours Farmland
A prairie fire in western Sully County last week scorched fifteen miles of stock country, destroying a large amount of hay and several buildings. A strong gale hindered efforts to control the blaze.
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Sully County
Clay County Sets Aside 500 For Trans Mississippi Fund
County commissioners of Clay County allocate 500 dollars for the Trans Mississippi fund to be added to the state appropriation as counties raise money. The report also lists local incidents including prisoners recaptured, bank bonds, postmaster appointments, and several town updates across South Dakota. The items cover jail escapes, bank matters, telegraph line plans, and upcoming local concerts and school actions.
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Clay County
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Fyard
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William M. Singerly
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Montgomery
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James W. Jones
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South Bend
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James Burns
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Frank O’connor
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Theodore Schintz
Italy
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Markey
Bank Examiner's Report
Mrs. Trenton
Northwest Territory
Canada
Anna Russell
Trenton
John Trenton
Black Hills
Butte County
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James Miller
Smith
Brules
Inspector McLaughlin
Interior Department
Lower Brule
Rosebud
Huron
Thomas H. Campbell
First National Bank of Huron
Golden Reward
Buxton
Buxton Mining Company
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Arvyade
Mont
William Moore
Frank Staley
Englewood
Moore
Moe
Faulk County
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Haron
Dpierre
Triil
Lewis Kneisel
Orient
A. B. Clift
Bank of Edgemont
J. C. Salsbury
Hot Springs
New Postminster
Charles W. Vorus
Ethan
Davidson County
Eureka Telephone Company
Wm. Robb
E.G. Kennedy
C. N. Herried
Walter Poehler
J. W. Guhin
Eureka
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