Poisoned candy linked to Nelson death in South Dakota case
Postmortems and early testimony point to toxin in candy sent to Miss Rena Nelson six miles north of Pierre. Witnesses described a large woman with possible links to Mrs. Sherman Dye as investigators press for justice. Public sentiment backs State's Attorney Goodner in pursuing a murder case.
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Extradition Blocked in Dye Case by Iowa Governor
Des Moines March 10 Governor Cummins says Iowa cannot extradite Mrs Sherman Dye of Hoone for allegedly sending poisoned candy to Miss Rena Nelson in Pierre South Dakota nor try her for murder in Iowa. He calls for statute change and will send a special message to the legislature after consulting the attorney general.
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Pettigrew Opposes Rosebud Land Auction Plan
Ex Senator Pettigrew met with the president to discuss the Rosebud reservation bill. He argued against selling lands at auction at 38 dollars per acre and proposed 1.25 dollars per acre as sufficient for grass land. He predicted Roosevelt's renomination but uncertain election, endorsing Hearst yet pledging support to any viable non Republican nominee.
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Rosebud Reservation
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Hearst
Suit over Turner County Farm Claimant Seeks Deed
Susan Logue sues James A. Langan executor over a Turner County farm valued at 7000 claiming an April 1896 agreement let her move and take one third of crops and improvements in exchange for deed or will provision. Langan died in Iowa in June 1902. the estate valued around 200000. An order requires the executor to appear on the April 1904 rule day to show cause why the relief should not be granted.
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United States
STILL A CANDIDATE THOMAS BURKE DENIES WITHDRAWAL
Thomas Burke of Hudson Yy asserts he remains a candidate for delegate to the national democratic convention from the Second circuit. He rejects a Canton dispatch claiming he withdrew in favor of Senator Pettigrew and says the interview is fabrication. He notes support for Pettigrew but maintains Minnehaha should not control the delegation.
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J. B. Moore Furniture Reopens After Fire Loss
Aberdeen South Dakota March 10 The J B Moore Furniture Company rebuilt and reopened in new quarters before noon Monday after a Sunday morning fire. Damaged goods in the old store were left as is during insurance settlement, with about $5000 expected to fall short of full loss. J A Svarstad prominent local farmer dies suddenly Sunday afternoon from a brain hemorrhage.
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Miller Caucus Nominates City Officials in Miller
At the Miller citizens caucus on March 10 the following were nominated for city offices Alderman First Ward W Y McCullen Alderman Second Ward Dr W St Lane Alderman Third Ward John Campbell Treasurer Chas Thompson Assessor Wilber Burke Clerk Patrick J Dunn Marshal D Whitcomb Justice of the Peace J W Heltibridie The caucus was the most attended in town history and all officers except clerk and judge are serving first terms the clerk and justice changed due to incumbents not running.
Mason lodge to build brick hall on Main street site
Work has begun on a $20,000 brick building at the Benson corner on Main Street. The Masonic lodge will occupy the site with a matching plan for a similar structure on the opposite corner. Promoters include Dr. Lane and the First National Bank.
Publishers' Mutual Insurance Tops Sioux Falls Firms in State
President F C Shober of the Publishers' Mutual Insurance absorbs the Warmers' and Threshers' Insurance and Sioux Falls Fire Insurance firms. The consolidation makes Publishers' Mutual the strongest mutual in the state, with Shober remaining president and Mr. Farmer as secretary in Huron.
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Warmers’ and Threshers’ Insurance Company
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Farmer
Springfield Fire Turmoil as Mob Threatens Negro District
A violent mob burns the levee district in Springfield Ohio as 2000 marchers menace downtown and death and jail dynamiting rumors spread. National guard and militia respond while fires race through Washington and East Washington streets with fears of wider riots.
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Governor Orders Five Companies of State Militia to Springfield
Urgent appeals from Springfield Mayor Bondus prompt Governor Herrick to dispatch five state militia companies to quell a tense race divide after the lynching of Dixon. Proclamation closes saloons and orders armory rest for Company A to guard weapons. Police struggle as white and Black communities threaten further violence. troops expected by midnight.
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Smoot Case Hearings Include Testimony From Polygamy Proponents
Washington observers heard further cross examination in the Smoot case as Charles Merrill Kennedy, a son of Apostle Merrill, testified about polygamy and multiple marriages. Emma Matthews, mother of Mrs. Clara Kennedy, talked of Mormon family life, and Francis M. Lyman admitted to polygamy while noting Smoot’s lack of public challenge to polygamy. The dialogue highlighted tensions between church authority and U.S. law as Senator Hoar pressed for answers.
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Mobilization Advances Slowly for Japan in Korea and Manchuria
Shanghai dispatch says Japanese troop mobilization moves forward at a slower pace than expected. After landings in Korea and Manchuria forces will be split into four armies with concentration points still undisclosed. Reports of a naval attack on Vladivostok are unconfirmed though a plan was admitted. no fleet activity seen near Port Arthur.
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Portes Demands to Open Dardanelles in Balkans Standoff
In Gerlin March 10 the porte has so far met the Russian ambassador’s demand to allow the Black Sea fleet through the Dardanelles only by accepting conditions unacceptable to Russia. One demand urges Russia to break or evade Balkans agreements with Austria and authorize the sultan to settle disputes by his own methods with Russian aid if needed. Russia rejects the proposal as absurd and presses for strict Berlin treaty compliance amid British diplomacy at Constantinople. Experts say Russia would avoid a Dardanelles use until its fleets are ready for a full eastern campaign and Baltic, Black Sea, and Mediterranean squadrons could advance together for a decisive try.
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Students Hostile to War Resolution at St Petersburg Meet
The Times cites a February 23 vote by 215 to 40 at the Institute of Mining Engineers meeting. students condemn the war with Japan as a policy of exploiters harming the people. A telegram from Amur reports orders to remove Japanese from near Vladivostok and Port Arthur and restrict their railway travel.
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Japanese Fleet Not In Vladivostok Bombardment
St Petersburg report says the Japanese fleet appeared near Vladivostok but did not fire. Possible aim is Sakhalien possession to pressure Japan’s fisheries exports, risking famine in northern Japan. Russian plan includes a gunboat flotilla on the Amur once rivers thaw. Also notes 65 percent of prisoners are aged 21 to 40.
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Vladivostok Reduced by Japanese Shelling Report
A navy department report from the fleet says Japanese shelling of Vladivostok caused heavy damage to two main batteries at Cape Tokarevski and Cooper Point. The blast observed from the flagship and 12 inch shells hit marks, with defenses seriously damaged and repair unlikely.
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Vladivostok fleet in peril as battles unfold
London observers question the Vladivostok squadron's coastward course toward Wonsan amid reports of Japanese naval forces protecting a landing. Naval experts note the risk of shelling, supply, and communications disruption as the Russian fleet seeks sea escape via the Pacific.
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