Vermillion coed dies after accidental shooting on geology trip
Lillian Young a 19 year old student daughter of State Senator Warren Young Vermilion S D died after a gun fired by Hazel Lotze a freshman on a geology field trip struck her in the left side The incident occurred while the party studied rocks across the Missouri River in Nebraska Doctors and family sought to comfort the injured student as she underwent surgery in Vermillion and Sioux City The shooting was ruled accidental and Lotze is prostrated with grief
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Lillian Young
Warren Young
Pierre
S. D
Hazel Lotze
South Dakota University
Vermillion
St. Joseph's Hospital
Sioux City
C. F. D Lotze
Nebraska
E. GC. Perisho
Department of Geology
C. M. Young
M. Ross
Breden
Wm. Lattin
Young
Perisho
South Dakota
Prof. Perisho
Miss Young
Miss ‘Young
Sioux ‘City
Senator Young
Mrs James Blaine Plans Move to Sioux Falls South Dakota
Mrs James G Blaine formerly Martha Hichborn daughter of Rear Admiral and Mrs Hichborn will leave Washington at week end for Sioux Falls SD. She is expected to be absent several months as her husband travels for business in New York.
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James G. Blaine
Sioux Falls
Washington
D. C
James G. Plaine
Martha Hichborn
Mia
Blaine
New York
Risk Men Split Over San Francisco Fire Losses
Insurance difficulties following the San Francisco disaster trigger a split in the New York Fire exchange. Continental Fire, led by president Henry Ievans, withdraws from the exchange, with more withdrawals likely. The move threatens the pact on rates and commissions among companies doing business in New York City.
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San Francisco
New York
May
New York Fire Exchange
Continental Fire Insurance
Henry Ievans
Moiice
Exchange
Japanese Field Marshal Oyama Retires as Kodama Succeeds
Victoria B C May 7 Advices report Marquis Oyama retires from the post of field marshal and head of the Japanese headquarters staff. He is succeeded by Viscount Kodama promoted from baronetcy and lieutenant general. Jal Tojo to be elevated to count for wartime service.
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Marshal Oyama
Victoria
B. C
Marquis Oyama
Viscount Kodama
Jal Togo
Rose wins Kansas City mayoral race amid reform split
William B. E. Rose, former mayor of Kansas City Kansas, re elected at a special election by about 1600 votes over FE J Venard and David Harris. The race centered on enforcing prohibition and anti gaming laws with temperance supporters backing Venard and many women voting for him. The legality of Roses hold on the office will be tested after the supreme court ousted him.
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Kansas City
William BE. Rose
Kan
Supreme Court
FE. J. Venard
Frepublican
David Harris
Rose
Bbest
Kebe
Venard
Nebraska Beet Sugar Co. Fails. Receiver Appointed
Judge Munger of the federal court named W. H. Ferguson receiver for the Standard Beet Sugar Co. of Levitt, Dodge county Neb. The plant, among the largest in the country, failed after the beet crop did not ripen. H. G. Leavitt, promoter and major stockholder, with Farmers' Canal Co. irrigation plans in Scott's Bluffs county. Paul and Joy Morton and other eastern capitalists tied to the venture.
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Omaha
Neb
Munger
Federal Court
W. H. Ferguson
Standard Beet Sugar Company
Levitt
Dodge County
H.G. Leavitt
Leavitt
Great Farmers’ Canal Company
Scott’s Bluffs County
Paul
Joy Morton
Food Relief Totals Reach 2200 Carloads for San Francisco
May 8 report notes safety deposit boxes in institutions remained intact and 2200 carloads of goods sent to San Francisco. Dr. Devine of the Red Cross warns this is only a fraction of future needs while Oakland counts about 40000 locals relying on relief. General Greely reports refugees, especially women, suffer from severe clothing shortages.
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San Francisco
Devine
Red Cross
Oakland
Gcal
Washington
Immense flood hits Hunan province report
The American consul at Wankau, China cables the State Department that a vast flood in Hunan province caused great loss of life and property while all foreigners are reported safe.
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Hunan Province
China
Washington
State Department
Armerican
Wankau
Hunan
House Bills Pass After Busy Afternoon in Congress
In Washington a crowded session approved an order uniting the pure food immigration and penal code bills with appropriations. Several measures passed including land set asides in Hawaii and Montana, Indian funds allotment, harbor and land grants, dam rights, and a Yosemite cession.
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Congress
Washington, May
Yeas
Hilo
Hawaii
Internal Revenue Laws
Hot Springs
Ark
Reserve Avenue
Clinton County
Iowa
Southern Judicial District
Secretary of War
Porto Rico
Fort Shaw Military Reservation
Montana
Chicago, Milwaukee and
St. Paul
Fort Keogh Military Reservation
Niobrara River
Fort Niobrara Military Reservation
Nebraska
Yellowstone National Park
Minnesota, Dakota and Pacific Railway Company
Missouri River
California
Yosemite Valley
Mariposa Big Tree Grove
Supreme Court
Russia seeks Gorky in December uprising charge
Moscow reports Maxim Gorky faces political propaganda allegations and is charged with participation in the December uprising. Rumors say extradition from the United States may be requested.
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Moscow
May
Maxim Gorky
Tare
United States
Scandal at the Savoy hotel shocks Poughkeepsie
In Poughkeepsie New York a crusade against vice targets the Savoy hotel near Vassar College. Dozens of girls aged 16 to 18 and several married women flee town to avoid subpoenas as Champlin faces disorderly resort charges. Father Daly had urged caution to parents amid a rising social storm.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Vassar College
Savoy Hotel
Dewey House
Walter Winager
William GC. Champlin
Savoy
Magistrate’s Court
Little Wayside Inn
Champlin
Charles J. McCabe
Walher Daly
Father Daly
New Presbyterian Prayerbook Draws Mixed Reactions
The May 9 report from New York notes the first published Presbyterian Book of Common Worship authorized for voluntary church use. Western missionaries oppose it, while eastern churches favor its practical contents and structure, with changes in marriage vows attracting female readers. A separate Illinois note mentions an injunction request to block Cumberland Presbyterian Church’s proposed merger with its parent body.
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New York
Presbyterian General Assembly
General Assembly
Henry van Dyke
Presbyterian
Presbyterian Church
van Dyke
Decatur
Ill
Johns
Circuit Court
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Bayonne Plans First Paid Policewomen Force Led by Julia Goldzire
New York May 8 Mrs Julia Goldzire proposes Bayonne New Jersey establish the first paid uniformed women police force. She outlines a practical natty uniform with a trimmed helmet knee length skirt and riding boots plus a serviceable club. Mayor Garvin welcomes discussion but questions public reception of lady cops bearing a wreath. The plan hinges on city petition to be presented this week.
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New York
Bayonne
N. J
Julia Goldzire
Pierce Garvin
Jersey
Constabulary
Dury
Burke Eyes Vermont Governorship From Burlington Forge
James E B Burke mayor of Burlington indicates he may run as the Democratic candidate for Vermont governor this year. He cites letters from across the state and pressure from prominent men, yet says he lacks time for a campaign while believing the party can gain greatly.
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Forge Artist
Burlington
James EB. Burke
Vermont
Mayon Burke
Democratic Party
Burke
Crivitz Town Flood Drenches Marinette Wisconsin
The Crivitz Paper and Pulp company’s plant noises preceded a severe flood that overtook Marinette Wisconsin last night, submerging the town under five to sixteenths of water and drowning much livestock.
Mysterious Staten Island death ruled suicide
New York police announce that Charles L. Spier a confidential agent for H. H. Rogers was found dead in his Staten Island home and the investigation now reports the death was self-inflicted.
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New York
Charles L. Spier
H. H. Rogers
Staten Island
Spier
River steamer Eagle Point sinks after snag in Mississippi
The river steamer Eagle Point struck a snag in the Mississippi near Dubuque and sank. The crew escaped unharmed.
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Eagle Point
Mississipp
Dubuque, Ta
Mississippi
Miners Sign Three Year Peace Pact Amid Strife
New York May 9 After months of talks the anthracite miners and operators agreed to a three year continuation of the strike commission or until March 1 1909. Most miners will return to work soon and no one will be punished for strike activity. The pact awaits Scranton district ratification and is seen as progress toward regular employer employee agreements.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Y Commission
Scranton
Prassilles Aus
J. Die
Mitchell
Shranton
John Mitchell
Press Agent for Standard Oil Charms Reporters
Joseph I. So Clarke, a veteran press man now linked to Standard Oil, entertains reporters in New York. He moves freely between Rockefeller headquarters and the oil trust counsel, signaling openness while withholding inner secrets. Clarke, 60, has long journalism and drama ties including the New York Herald and the Criterion.
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New York
May
Standard Oilian & Press
Joseph I. So. Clarke
M. F. Elliott
The
Oil Trust
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Ida M. Tarbell
Dodd
Charlie
Trust
Mr. Clarke
New York Herald
Journal
W. R. Hearst
Criterion
Herald
Bomb attack wounds governor general in Moscow
A bomb thrown at the carriage of Vice Admiral Doubyson, governor general Moscow, wounded him in the foot. His aide-de-camp and a sentry were killed. The bomber, wearing an officer’s uniform, was killed. Access to the palace was barred.
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Moscow
Doubyson
Pituice Ik
Special Grand Jury to probe insurance and political contributions
Justice Scott presides as District Attorney Jerome urges jurors to seek active and energetic support. The panel is empanelled in New York to investigate potential crimes under existing laws, with guidance to ignore public suspicion and pursue lawful inquiry.
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New York
Jerome
Scott
Criminal Branch
The
Supreme Court
Lefors
Russia Promulgates Fundamental Law Amid Cabinet Shakeup
St. Petersburg reports the draft fundamental law is officially promulgated as the permanent basis of the Russian state, with edits favoring imperial power. Seven Witte cabinet members retire. Schwanebach, Kauffman, Stichinsky, and Chtcheglovitoff named new ministers, while others stay in place.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Witte
Nicholas
Associated Press
Liberal
Milukoff
Count Witte
M. Schwanebach
M. Kauffman
M. Stichinsky
M. Chtcheglovitoff
Shipoff
Nemech Itielf
Nikolsky
Obolensky
Tolstoi
Mob in control at Guadaloupe amid election turmoil
U S dispatch reports Guadaloupe in the French West Indies is under mob rule with authorities unable to restrain it. The unrest stems from election troubles. few Americans stay there. The Navy orders Commander Southerland at San Domingo to send a warship to protect American interests from rioters.
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Washington
Guadaloupe
French West Indies
State Department
Bowens
Navy Department
Southerland
San Domingo
Mountain slide damming Big Creek threatens Capay Valley
Woodland California May 7 the slide of earth from the mountainside dammed Cache creek raising flood risk in Capay valley. If the dam fails Capay Rumsey and Guinda would face extensive flooding as residents flee to higher ground with belongings moved to the hills.
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Woodland
Cal
Capay Valley
Cache Creek
Capay
Rumsey
Guinda
City Hall Wings Abandoned Under Building Commissioner Orders
Chicago May 7 Under orders of Building Commissioner Bartzen all offices in the northeastern wing of city hall were abandoned today as that section was condemned as dangerous and unsafe. Removals created inconvenience since the hall is overcrowded and the city has no funds to rent alternative offices.
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Chicago
Bartzen
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Standard
H. G. Leavitt
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HOUSE
Gorky
NEW Presbyterian Prayerbook
Julia Goldwire
Bayonne, N. J
Marinette
Wis
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Jctopus
Governo General
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