New Warden Assumes Charge at Sioux Falls Prison
Sioux Falls reports Swenson as the new warden at the penitentiary and lists appointed subordinates including deputy warden Henry Peterson and bookkeeper E C Hinde. Yankton also notes Dr Meade becoming superintendent of the state hospital for the insane with staff changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meade
Hospital For the
Yankton
Sioux Falls
S. D
S. Swenson
Sioux Falls Penitentiary
Henry Peterson
E. C. Hinde
J.J. Nysoe
T. J. Bushel
J. M. Pearson
Boss Farmer
T. D. Francis
Cook
J. L. Gill
Turnkey
Dow
Edward Brysley
Yardman
L. M. Brown
T. Cook
A. Anthony
Watson
J. M
Scudder
W. O. Held
B. J. Planetty
Chamberlain
W. Oldh d
Pierre
L.A. Grinde
Onkton
Dr. Meade
Mules Sold to South Africa for British Government
A Chicago mule dealer sent a representative to Vermillion South Carolina to purchase animals for shipment to the Chicago market but it is revealed the mules are bought for export to South Africa for the British government.
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Chicago
Vermillion
S. C
South Africa
Parker South Dakota approves bonds for county court house
Parker South Dakota voters backed a plan to issue negotiable bonds totaling $10,000 to aid Turner County in building a court house within Parker’s limits. The measure passed 171 to 23.
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Parker
S. D
Court House
Turner
Secretary Berg’s firings linked to inside information and charters
Secretaty of State Berg reportedly dismissed Philip Lawrence and Miss Gertrude Pattison over alleged ties to Estes and Lambert and Pattison’s lucrative filing work for new South Dakota incorporations. Berg aims to end favored treatment and restrict office information to general references only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berg
Hinron
Philip Lawrence
Gertrude Pattison
South Dakota
Lawrence
Pierre
Estes & Lambert
T. P. Estes
Minneapolis publisher to press forgery case against Dunton
Sioux Falls May 1 W V Dunton book agent arrested for collecting Spokane and Montana subscriptions in the name of the Minneapolis Times. Chief of Police to file forgery complaint. Dunton to be tried in circuit court now in session. George Wells farmer attempted suicide in his cell after pleading guilty to grain theft.
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Dunton
Minneapolis
Sioux Falls
S. D
Seth I. Zemer
Minneapolis Times
W. V. Dunton
Spokane
Wash
Montana
Martin
George Wells
Minnehaha
Nick Bevier's Body Found Near Pierre
The body of Nick Bevier, drowned seven weeks ago while crossing the Missouri River on the ice seven miles below Pierre, was found Saturday afternoon seventeen miles downstream. It was swollen beyond recognition but identified by papers and jewelry. the body was brought to Pierre for an inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Vierre
Pierre
Nick Bevier
Missouri River
Fungus in flax found by North Dakota professor
North Dakota Agricultural College professor H. L. Bolley reports flax plants in the northwest are afflicted with a fungus similar to smut in wheat. The fungus can remain in soil for years and reappear after land is cropped in wheat for two seasons. Researchers seek soil treatment or grain treatment with formaldehyde to combat the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Discovery Coun
Fargo
N. D
Northwest
H. L. Bolley
North Dakota Agricultural College
South Dakota Politicians Meet in Transit Hub
A South Dakota political quartet led by Senator Robert J. Gamble and Chamberlain Chairman Joseph Greene met at Yankee station in Sioux City. They discussed state patronage, Ellerman’s internal revenue appointment, and commented on rising real estate values and mining prospects. The group included Senator Lawson and ex-Lieutenant Governor Kean, who praised dairying and spring land movement as signs of a prosperous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bays Ellermen
Sioux City
United States
Robert J. Gamble
Yankton
J. M. Lawson
Aberdeen
Joseph Greene
Chamberlain
John YT. Kean
Woonsocket
South Dakota
Gamble
Greene
Washington
McKlhinley
Lawson
Ellerman
Hermann Ellerman
Internal Revenue
Dakota Free Press
Kyle
Collins
Groton
Fairbanks
Indiana
Kyle Kean
Kean
Black Hills
Boers Taken to Bermuda for Prison Island Lease
Bermuda reports anxiety over 1700 Boer prisoners to be moved to Durrell’s Island leased by Britain for a year near Warwick shore. Tucker’s Island visited. iron fencing plans hint at security needs. Armies, labor needs, and concerns about the First West India Regiment raise tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durrell
Rebellion Waning as Filipino Leaders Surrender
Cablegrams from Manila report major insurgent leaders surrendering across northern Luzon and Abra including Tinio Callao Katibac and Aglipay. Alejandrino’s surrender confirmed. Aguinaldo subpoenaed in Tay Tay murder case. Townley inquiry ordered by Navy to probe army scandal in Manila.
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Washington
War Department
MacArthur
Manila
Philippines
Tinio
Sinait
Luzon
Ciprano Callao
Gregorio Katibac
Malvar
Jacob Kline
Lipa
Juan
Blas Villimoor
Abra
Banguad
Aglipay
Ilocos
Laoag
Alejandrino
Durin
Gilmore
Margares
Kline
Lawton
Zapote River
Mereng
McDonald
Third Cavalry
Abra Provine
Donald
Baldwin
Fourth Infantry
Cavite
Viejo
Townley
Navy Department
Army
Kempff
Germans Withdraw from Chinese Battlefront in April Move
Berlin reports the main German expeditionary force in China is retreating to its former position leaving a garrison at the Great Wall pass. French nonparticipation is blamed on late arrival, not Paris orders. Officials doubt General Liu acted on a direct Chinese government order, suggesting local initiative or anti foreign influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wot
Liu
Berlin
China
Great Wall
Paris
Des Moines Teamster Killed by Milwaukee Train
Henry Tolliver, a Black teamster, was crushed by a Milwaukee train near Des Moines depot at noon. His head was severed from his body in the fatal crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Henry Tolliver
Milwaukee
The Constitution Follows the Flag Debate Delayed in Supreme Court
Washington May 2 The Porto Rico case stirs talk that the Supreme Court will rule that the constitution follows the flag and thus alter U S territorial rights The expected decision is said to be postponed until Congress convenes to avoid an immediate extra session The article also notes Porto Rico official Frederico Degetau’s admission to the Supreme Court bar and U S citizenship requirements for civil service exams
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
United States
Congress
Frederico Degetau
Porto Rico
Richards
Civil Service Commission
Circulars detail Burlington stock offer to stockholders
Boston May 2 official circulars issued by Chicago Burlington and Quincy directors announce details of the proposed purchase of Burlington stock by Northern Pacific and Great Northern. The circular expands on prior disclosures about the deal. London May 2 circulars report Ellerman plans to sell his Ledyard Line holdings to J Pierpont Morgan at 14 10s per share for 71000 ordinary shares with Morgan to buy any further shares offered before May 26.
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Burlington Rallronad
Boston
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Burlington Road
Steamship Line
London
Ellerman
Ledyard Line
J. Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
Eight of Them Safe From Emma C Knowles Crew
The City of Washington arrived with eight men from the schooner Emma C Knowles, which was discovered abandoned off Barnegat last week after a collision with the Alliance. The Alliance had picked up the crew April 23 en route to Colon from New York, and transferred them to the City of Washington. Authorities feared the Knowles crew were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Washington
Emma C. Knowles
New York
Colon
Barnegat
Alliance
Knowles
Tim Murphy Renames Himself Timothy Lawrence Murphy
Tim Murphy, famed for A Texas Steer and The Carpet Bagger, has changed his name to Timothy Lawrence Murphy to appeal to higher class audiences. The announcement came at a dinner hosted by Murphy for Louis Werba, organizer of the Merchant of Venice all star cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Murphy
Washington
Timothy Lawrence Murphy
Texas
Mr. Murphy
Louis T. Werba
Murphy
Pier at San Juan Burns in Devastating Fire
A new pier in San Juan Porto Rico valued at $150000 was destroyed in a blaze that began yesterday afternoon and burned for about half an hour. A large stock of sugar and rum was destroyed. Firemen fear further spread to the custom house stores. Casualties unknown though lives may have been lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Porto Rico
Custom House
Plan of Reorganization of Free Delivery System
The free delivery postal system plan, covering city and rural services, was adopted to take effect July 1. August W. Machen of Ohio remains general superintendent. Charles Hedges of Texas heads city free delivery. William G. Edens stays in Chicago as senior assistant. Charles T. McCoy moves to New York as assistant in charge of that division. J. W. Irwin stays as Pacific coast assistant. H. Conquest Clarke continues as rural agent. Ina S. Liebhardt becomes chief clerk. Machen’s salary rises from 3.00 to 3,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
August W. Machen
Ohio
Charles Hedges
Texas
New York
William G. Edens
Chicago
Charles T. McCoy
South Dakota
J. W. Irwin
San Francisco
H. Conquest Clarke
Ina
Liebhardt
Machen
Father and Son Admit Murder in Mulberry Creek Case
Dr J L Gartrell aged 70 and his son W P Gartrell confessed to killing D B Donegan the Colorado miner whose body was found in Mulberry creek between Amoret and Nihart Missouri. They said they dumped the body after killing him with an ax and later sold the dead man's team wagon and outfit to a Kansas City dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
J. L. Gartrell
Hayes
D. B. Donegan
Colorado
Mulberry Creek
Amoret
Nihart
W. P. Gartrell
Gartrell
Donegan
Victor
Colo
Oklahoma
Gartrells
Paris Temps Condemns American War Policy in Philippines
Paris May 1 The Temps denounces US policies in the Philippines as justifying cruelty against savages. It notes French Algeria fuels native revolts and reports an attack on a merchandise train near Adelia Vasoul Benin. Hadj Ben Aissa leads mobs promising paradise to killers.
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Paris
Temps
Philippines
The
Algeria
Adelia
Vasoul
Benin
Marguerite
Hadj Ben Aissa
Mullah
Hadj
Hill Declares He Is Not a Presidential Candidate
Ex Governor David B. Hill of New York says he has no plan for a political trip to the west and south this year or next. He also states he is not a candidate for the 1904 Democratic presidential nomination and calls suggestions premature and inadvisable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Yorker
Albany
N. Y
Gary David B. Hill
Washington
Extensive Nihilist Plot Breaks in Russian Poland
Breslau dispatch reports a major nihilist conspiracy in Russian Poland with six hundred arrests. Two hundred suspects were sent by special train to the Warsaw citadel. Berlin dated April 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Berlin
Lokal Anzieger
Breslau
Warsaw Citadel
Cuban delegates assured no U S troops to Cuba
New York May 2 General Estrada Palma met Cuban delegates at the Fifth Avenue hotel for over two hours and conveyed that U S troops would not be sent to Cuba unless conditions near anarchy prevailed. He said Cubans want absolute independence and expect U S support to become a sovereign nation by February 24 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
New York
T. Estrada Palma
Fifth Avenue
United States
Palma
Portuondo
Cuba
Washington
America
President's Huntsville Stop Welcomed by Large Crowds
At Huntsville Alabama May 2 crowds at every way station cheered the presidential train. Judge Richardson introduced the president who praised unity between north and south and thanked veterans groups for greetings. He said the nation seeks peace not conquest and recalled the Cuba relief effort. Secretary Hitchcock spoke briefly as Mrs McKinley received a floral reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Ala
Judge Richardson
Joe Wheeler
Congress
Grand Army of the Republic
Loyal Legion
Confederate Veterans
United States
Spain
Cuba
Lberty
Hitchcock
A Woman's Plot in Prison Smuggling Scandal
At the Santa Fe hearing William Wilson confessed Carver's sister offered $50 to smuggle a pistol into the penitentiary to free Tom Ketchum and Broncho Bill Carver. Prison guards prevented the escape. Wilson held on $2000 bail. Also, W Bayard Cutting Jr and Lady Sybil Cuffe wed at All Saints church in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carver
Santa Fe
N. M
William Wilson
George Stevenson
Tom Ketchum
lBroncho Bill
Wilson
Guitt
London
W. Bayard Cutting, Jr
United States
Here
Sybil Cuffe
Earl of Desart
All-Saints Church
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C. S. Swenson
J. A. Bowler
Lutheran League
League of Lutheran Workers of
Lutheran Church
Epworth League
Methodist Church
United Lutheran Church
EB. E. Collins
TOWN
Board of Education
H. C. Jewett
H. S. Williams
Chas A. Fisher
E. T. Fitch
Sunday School Association
Brown County Sunday School Association
R. F. Reynolds
H. C. Andros
W. H. Morgan
A. Robinson
Bermuda
Pier Burns
Hill
PEAGE
McKinney
Alabama
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