Diplomatic Mediation Sought Over Franco Venezuelan Rift
Venezuela requests U S mediation to restore relations with France after four months of tension. Paris Rome and London recall ministers while Italy’s note circulates and Britain withdraws its envoy. Indianapo lis strike riots follow non union vs union clashes at the West Indianapolis Car Works.
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Venezuela
Washington
United States
France
Venezu
Senor Andrade
Athwirs
Paris
Eustis
Caracas
Germany
Spain
Belgium
Italy
Great Britain
Indianapolis
West
Frank Madsen
L. N. Hinkley
Madsen
Hinkley
Triple Florida Lynching Report Shocks Florida Town
A St. Louis dispatch describes a brutal lynching in Lafayette County Florida where three Black men Sim Crowley John Brooks and Sam Echols were tortured and killed after the assault and murder of Mamie Armstrong. The report notes white residents’ vow to exterminate the accused and restore order.
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St. Louis
Eaville
Fla
Florida
Lafayette
Madison
Mamie Armstrong
Miss Armstrong
Sam Echols
Sim Crowley
John Brooks
Echols
Presbyterians Tighten Control Over Seminary Powers
The Presbyterian General Assembly voted 452 to 2 to retain control over its theological seminaries, adopting resolutions amid jubilation by conservatives. A fraternal letter was sent to Dallas for the Southern Presbyterian Church.
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Pittsburg
Presbyterian General Assembly
Conference Committee
Union Seminary
Thesembly
Southern Presbyterian Church
Dallas
Texas
Income Tax Decision Sparks Washington Debate
In Washington special, two public men discuss the Supreme Court ruling on income tax. Senator Morgan of Alabama says the decision wrecks taxing powers and tears up settled principles, while Senator Faulkner of West Virginia predicts no extra session and notes a $40,000,000 surplus plus gold reserves may cover deficits until Congress meets.
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Washington
Mexico
Congress
Morgan
Alabama
Senate
Supreme Court
Faulkner
West Virginia
Destruction of Vorther Rebels Ends in Marti's Death
In eastern Cuba a clash pitted Spanish forces against insurgents led by Jose Marti, Maximo Gomez, Masso and Barrero. After an hour of fighting the rebels fled, Marti's body was found and identified, and Spanish casualties were four dead and seven wounded while seizing arms, horses, and papers.
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Jose Marti
Havana
Cuba
Revolutionary Party
Col
Salcedo
Maximo Gomez
Masso
Barrero
Mareh
Rento
Victorio de Las Tunas
Puerto Princepe
Sandoval
La Gascogne Overdue Again in Paris Special
Paris reports La Gascogne sailing Havre May 11 bound for New York is about two days late with 95 salon and 409 steerage passengers aboard. French line officials downplay alarm while critics of the delayed arrival seek updates from the Compagnie Generale Trans-Atlantique offices.
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la Gascogne
Paris
Compagni Generale Trans- Atlantique
Havre
New York
Lia Gascogne
Benedict Case Conspiracy Claims Stir South Dakota
Gov. Sheldon responds to Gov. Altgeld of Illinois regarding Benedict. He outlines Benedict's ties to the defaulter Taylor, bank dealings in Chicago, and property transfers for $1. He argues the state must arrest and try Benedict despite extradition questions, asserting state rights to protect itself.
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Sheldon
Altgeld
Illinois
Benedict
South Dakota
Taylor
Chicago
Yankton Wins South Dakota Oratorical Contest at Vermillion
In Vermillion the Yankton team captured the oratorical prize with Mitch at second, Sioux Falls third, Vermillion fourth, Brookings fifth, and Redfield sixth. Judges named for thought and delivery included Whitney Beloit, Shull Sioux City, Wright Cincinnati, Van Wagner Strickland Sioux City, and Ramsey Aberdeen. Vermillion dominated athletics, taking the college baseball championship.
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South Dakota
Yankton
Vermillion
Mitch‘ell
Sioux Falls
Ver‘million
Brookings
Redfield
Whitney
Beloit
Wis
Shull
Sioux City
Wright
Cincinnati
Ohio
van Wagner
Strickland
Ramsey
Aberdeen
Rights of Homesteaders Underscored by Interior Circular
Secretary Hoke Smith issued a circular to land office registers clarifying homesteaders rights on Government lands. The measure aligns with a December 1904 amendment to the 1889 act, restoring homestead rights for those who filed before December 20 but failed to complete proof due to crop losses or unavoidable causes. A second entry is allowed only if the prior entry is cancelled for those reasons.
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Hoke Smith
Interior Department
Railway Extension Rumor Reaches Missouri River Line
Rumors state that the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha Railway may extend its current line from Mitchell to Wheeler on the Missouri River in Charles Mix County after President Cleveland opens the Yankton Reservation. It is also claimed Milwaukee plans to build along the Missouri River from Springfield to Wheeler or from Armour.
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Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis and Omaha Railway Company
Twin Cities
Mitchell
Wheeler
Missouri River
Charles Mix County
Cleveland
Yankton Reservation
Milwaukee
Springfield
Armour
Indicted for Conspiracy in Pierre Case
Grand jury at Pierre returns indictments against H. M. Benedict and C. J. McCoy for conspiracy. Demurrer to the indictment overruled by Judge Gatfrey. Both defendants plead not guilty. Bonds set at 5000 each, Benedict's reduced to 8500. Trial likely to be continued. Gov Altgeld informs Gov Sheldon about Benedict case. Sheldon claims South Dakota exceeded requisition. Brookings County to receive about 1,000,000 fish from the U S Fish Commission for stocking rivers and lakes. Beadle County to receive a similar consignment. May 25 set for readiness for trial. venue change denied for Taylor bondsmen. Benedict seeks 25000 damages against Crawford Johnson and Pinkerton chief. School lands law payments set at 7 percent interest.
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Pierre
H. M. Benedict
C. J. McCoy
Gatfrey
Benedict
Brookings County
F. J. Adams
Brookings
United States Fish Commissioner
Beadle County
Gatty
Spink County
Taylor
South Dakota
Chamberlain
Deadwood
Rapid City
Ilinois Central
Yankton
C. UL. Singer
Armour
E. Lemmon
New Mexico
Grand River
Clay County
Jne Leighton
Central Dakota Veterans’ Association
Jake Akemperka
Brule County
State School of Mines
Board of Regents
Black Hills
Keystone
Keystone Camp
United States Mint
Sions Falls
Yankton Reserve opens as land rush begins
At noon on May 21 the Yankton Reserve opened for settlement amid a mix of orderly entry and early claim jumping by so called Sooner settlers. Homesteaders form a tense but hopeful scene with tents and rifles at hand as filings begin at Mitchell and soon the land office will host rival entries, conflicts and possibly lengthy title battles.
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Yankton Reserved
Yankton Reserve
Yankton Reservation
Sooners
United States Land Office
Mitchell
Mitchell Land Office
Land Office
Redskins
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