Dr B C Hyde Found Guilty of Murder in Swope Case
Dr B C Hyde is found guilty and sentenced to life in prison for the death of Col Thomas H Swope wife’s uncle. The verdict follows a largely circumstantial case linking Hyde to additional deaths in the Swope estate. Hyde remains composed. his sisters cry in court as Mrs Hyde defends him.
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B. C. Hyde
Hyde
Nypole
Dr. Hyde
Col
Thomas H. Swope
Swope
State Supreme Court
Latshaw
Bank Bills Size May Be Reduced
Washington reports a plan to shrink United States bank notes by about one quarter. A Treasury panel will submit recommendations to Secretary MacVeagh in weeks. The move aims to ease handling and save about half a million dollars annually in paper and engraving. The present notes have been the standard for generations.
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Washington, D. C
United States
MacVeaugh
Treasury Department
Philippine island currency engraved at the treasury
The Philippine bank note, about one fourth smaller than the American note, is attractive in appearance. Its smaller size allows five notes per page instead of four, yielding significant paper savings and economy.
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Philippine Island
Philippine
Widows Receive Settlements From Cherry Mine Disaster
Chicago reports the Cherry mine disaster settlements from St Paul Coal Co. totaling 43 700 for 29 deaths at an average 1478 per life. Judge Gibbons announced the first batch of judgments with more expected next week. Total outlay projected near 441 900 though some cases seeking 96000 and 10000 remain to be fought.
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Chicago
The
St. Paul Coal Company
Gibbons
Kerby Exposes Lawler Draft Behind Ballinger Exoneration
Frederick M. Kerby, interior department stenographer, says Oscar Lawler dictated the statement used in Taft’s September 1909 exoneration of Ballinger. Ballinger calls Kerby unworthy and Kerby predicts dismissal amid committee inquiries and White House responses.
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Washington, D. C
Frederick M. Kerby
Fterior Department
Gecar Lacher
Interior Department
Taft
Bal- Hager
Ballinger
Kerby
Wickersham
Lawler
Gravis
Atorney
Senate Passes Compromise On Long And Short Haul Clause
Washington reports the senate approved a compromise to regulate railroad charges for long and short hauls by 66 to 10 after a lengthy debate. The amended provision bars higher rates for shorter hauls but allows the interstate commission to authorize lower rates for longer hauls if competition or lack of discrimination is shown.
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Washington
Senate
Heyburn
Dixon
Intermountain
Carter
Smoot
Paynter
Interstate Commission
Man pleads guilty in manslaughter case in Gregory County
In a Gregory County term of state circuit court Grover Simons faced manslaughter charges. Originally pleading not guilty after a lengthy trial was anticipated, the defendant changed his plea to guilty by agreement, resulting in a light fine.
Beresford Girl Wins At Yankton High School Oratorical
Miss Alva Steadman of Beresford won first honors in the eighth annual Yankton high school oratorical contest. Her paper titled The March of the Constitution showed deep thought and careful study. wide second honors were awarded to a Beresford classmate.
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Man
Beresford
Oratorical Class Awards Noted At School Event
Evelyn Elfrank of Selby won first honors and Naval Byrnes of Canton second in the general class. The contest drew an audience of several hundred people and was described as a very successful event.
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Evelyn Elfrank
Selby
Naval Byrnes
Canton
Rapid City Cleans House Under New Government
Rapid City begins sweeping reforms under a new commission system. Officials moved to shut down gambling dens and close illegal venues, ordering occupants to leave town or face arrest. Patrons and proprietors faced closing times and potential prosecutions as license questions arise.
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Rapid City
Commission
Kittredge Criticizes Crawford in Campaign Speech
In a rain soaked gathering, Kittredge attacked Crawford for broken promises and alleged waste of public funds. He touted his amendment to curb interstate express rates and faulted administration leaders for not delivering rate relief.
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Crawford
Washington
Retail Merchants Convene in Yankton South Dakota
The South Dakota Retail Merchants convention closed in Yankton with large attendance and speeches from leaders in neighboring states. Officers elected include President D. H. Loftus De Smet Secretary N. S. Tyler Treasurer A. J. Seydel Vermillion Hurley Parkston Conley Watertown Directors McMillan Conde Wickham Vermillion Buche Andes Bierman Canton The next meeting location was decided to be Huron marking the first time Huron will host the organization.
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Yankton
S. D
South Dakota
D. H. Loftus
de Smet
N. S. Tyler
A. J. Seydel
Siouxvalle
A. E. Lee
Vermillion
Hurley
Parkston
Conley
Watertown
McMillan
Conde, Wickham
Alexandria
Grange
Buche
Andes
Bierman
Canton
Huron
Wen
Murdo man arrested after threat to kill
A local home steader near Murdo was arrested on a complaint by Thomas Sgerdal alleging threats to kill. The case details indicate the defendant aimed at harming but missed, with charges pending.
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Murdo
Frank Darrick
Thomas
Sgerdal
Fendant
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Rongita Vice
Kerby Explains
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Overman
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