Russia Tightens Hold in Manchuria and Roosevelt Visit
The piece argues Russia deepens control of Manchuria despite open door assurances and cautions against US efforts to preserve free trade in China. It also covers Rev A C Shepherd accusing state college professors, and Roosevelt’s intervention in Butte for welcoming him on a Yellowstone Park visit.
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Omaha Bee
China
Manchuria
United States
Russia
Canton
A. CG. Shepherd
Methodist Church
Butte
Montana
Roosevelt
Yellowstone Park
Referendum mood in South Dakota shows weak opposition
The Aberdeen referendum meeting failed with only ten attendees all from Aberdeen, yet observers say the silence of other South Dakotans implies broad approval of the recent legislature’s work. The Sioux City Journal notes the referendum offers a pathway to undo laws but finds support for the legislature's record in the state.
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Aberdeen
Sioux City Journal
South Dakota
Sioux City Ten Years Ago Placed Under Hardship
The Sioux City Tribune recounts the Union Loan and Trust Co. failure a decade ago as a stern test faced by Sioux City, noted by A S Garretson T D Gere T A Black and E IH Wubbard. The piece recalls hard work that rebuilt the city, now ahead in stature and resolve, with South Dakota observers acknowledging its recovery.
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Sioux City Tribune
A. S. Garretson
T. D. Gere
T. A. Black
E. IH. Wubbard
Sioux City
Union Loan and Trust Co
South Dakota
Ex Minneapolis Mayor Ames Faces Multi-Count Trial
Former Minneapolis mayor Dr. Albert Alonzo Ames stands trial on ten counts including conspiracy extortion and bribery. Once elusive before the bar he now faces detectives and police who may reveal details as witnesses testify. Ames served three terms as mayor and disputes the charges hoping for acquittal.
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Albert Alonzo Ames
Exmayor
Minneapolis
Ames
Bar of Justice
Aberdeen’s new beautification society promotes city greenery
Aberdeen forms a distinct society to beautify the city by planting trees and shrubs. The group argues the initiative will make Aberdeen more attractive in the years ahead and offers a model for other communities seeking civic improvement.
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Aberdeen
Carnegie Gives $600000 to Tuskegee Institute Leader
Andrew Carnegie donates six hundred thousand dollars to the Tuskegee Institute in the south to aid Booker T. Washington and the institution for negro education. The gift includes funds for Washington and his wife during their lifetimes.
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Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee Institute
South
Andrew Carnegie
Canova Suffered Devastating Tuesday Fire Loss
The town of Canova faced over 20000 dollars in Tuesday losses including the Canova Herald owned by Editor McCaffree. The note offers sympathy and hopes he will rebuild and continue the paper.
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Canova
Miles Attacks U S Troops in Philippines
Gen Miles complains of American soldiers atrocities in the Philippines likening them to Weyler. His charges, we are told, should be taken with a barrel of salt.
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Miles
Philippines
Weyler
Using Allen's Foot Ease for sore feet
Advertisement promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder to cure corns bunions and painful hot swollen feet available at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
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Allen
Circuit Court Opens Spring Term With 19 Civil Cases
The spring circuit court session began Tuesday under a new law, with 19 civil cases on the calendar. Seven slated for jury, five for court. several dismissed or continued. Notable criminal matters include Sved Stevens facing retrial after a supreme court decision, with a continuance granted for a key witness. Minard trunks theft led to bond forfeiture. Early cases included Geo Summers vs Albert Wocknitz over rent for a 16 month well drilling outfit at $10 monthly.
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Smith
S'ved. L. Stevens
Plankinton
Stevens
Plankinton Bank
Supreme Court
Fellows
Mr. Stvens
Preston & Hannett
Aurora County
Dave Minard
Minard
J. P. Bradley
W. D. Sanford
Jury Deliberations End with Hung Verdict in Summers Wocknitz Case
Civil case of Geo Summers v Wocknitz ends without verdict after jurors report inability to agree. Judge Smith issues instructions before deliberations resume. Burglary in third degree case against George Yorty set for trial after civil matters. Irwin sues Williams Seaman and Ellis for 1420 in land sale commission. Jury selection under way as afternoon session begins.
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Geo. Summers
Albert Wocknitz
Circuit Court
Smith
Peter Hogstadt
Elton McKinley
W. S. Snyder
Martin Christopher
Clarence Warfield
L. J. Byrne
Josh Gillfilan
Frank Shepherd
Henry Bugbee
John Frink
J. E. Bramwell
Francis Maguire
George Yorty
Yorty
J. H. Irwin
W. T. Williams
I. W. Seaman
J. E. Ellis
Preston & Hannett
A. KE. Hitchcock
Mr. Irwin
Brule
Aurora
Irwin Case Dropped in Circuit Court
The case of J H Irwin against I W Seaman W T Williams and J F Ellis to recover a land sale commission was dismissed without prejudice after evidence neared completion. Attorneys for both sides agreed to dismissal as they planned future suits for a larger sum. The docket then moved to John Peeper vs Pat Crampton over about ten dollars for a carpenter contract.
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J. H. Irwin
I. W. Seaman
W.T. Williams
Circuit Court
Preston & Hannett
Messrs. Hitchcock
Williams
Mr. Hannett
John Peeper
Pat Crampton
Peeper
A. E. Hitchcock
Preston& Hannett
Crampton
Elocution Contest Delights Half‑Full Methodist Church
The High School Alumni benefit event drew a half‑full crowd due to bad weather. Winners were Walter A. Seaman first and Waunlla Ferris second, with judges E J Quigley Eliza Hall and Mary Windle.
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Methodist
Perle Richards
Mosko
Burton Tanner
Jessie Walrath
Pearl Wilcox
the Tay
Merle Tillotson
Miss ‘Tillotson
Kratz and Briggs
Ruth Youngman
E. J. Quigely
Eliza Hall
Mary Windle
Leavinger
Walter A. Seaman
Waunlla Ferris
Elsner
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Asday
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Baw
M. Ferry & Co
Detroit
Mich
Judge Smith
Summers-Wocknitz
Fin
Irwin Case
Walter Seaman
Miss Waunlla Terris
Becker
Tiger Goods
Gosche
M. H. Gosche
Noble
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