South Dakota Notes on Law and Local Happenings
In Aberdeen the final package case arising in South Dakota was dismissed after witnesses tested evidence on whether Brown county should file against men at Claremont for receiving five beer from St. Paul. The beer arrived after the law took effect, and the signee gave it away. Prohibitionists accept the federal stance on liquor. Other notes report Indian affairs, a proposed Lake Kampeska hotel project, a Lake Madison steam yacht, temperance police actions, and various local developments including water mains in Jamestown and a new reservoir for Pierre.
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South Dakota
Aberdeen
Brown County
Claremont
St. Paul
United States Supreme Court
Lake Kampeska
Lake Madison
Butts County
Custer City
Joun W Dell
Brookines
Fourgeman O
Mary Washington Monument Fund
Yankton
Western Portland Cement Company
Jamestown
Hecla
Pierre Land Offic
Pierre
Morena Beach
Stanley c i
Fort Pierre
T& On
Goulds Standpoint on Pacific Mail Sparks Battle of Interests
George Gould states he will sell his shares and withdraw from the Pacific Mail dispute. He says Huntington opposes a plan involving Tacoma land, central Pacific and ocean-front assets that would benefit a large waterfront operation. Huntington counters as a rival to Pacific Mail, aligning with other directors to block the venture amid broader railroad competition.
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George Gould
iUe
Pacific Mail
Huntington
Mr. Villard
Pacifc Mail
Northern Pacific
China
Pacific Ocean
Central Pacific and Southern Pacifc
Els Elmest
Occidental and Oriental Stent Pp Company
Buteniall i
Tter
Directen
Sains
Trouble from blackleg and weed poison cited in Leramie
The Leramie area faces disease issues as blackleg and weed poisoning are blamed for widespread symptoms. At least four Leramie residents have suffered losses, with some cases exceeding half a sinter in impact. The territorial retarianridn was asked to investigate but has not acted.
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Leramie
Territoris Rétariniridn
The Fastest Telegrapher Dies in Brooklyn
John W. Roloson, renowned American telegrapher, died in Brooklyn at 31 from injuries after being thrown from a bicycle. He was famed for speed and accuracy, winning a 500-word clipping test in 10 minutes 32 seconds, a record never beaten. His friends disputed a recent contest win by Mr. Woollock of Hartford, claiming Roloson deserved it. He was also skilled in electrical fields.
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Brooklyn
John W. Roloson
America
Woollock
Hartford, Conn
Roloson
Union Carpenters Warn Their Brethren to Stay Away
The carpenters strike remains unsettled regarding union membership as the old masters association refuses involvement and uses non union labor. The union warns carpenters nationwide against misleading ads from outsiders flooding the city. It claims work is not scarce and many workers have been sent home, with about 1000 union carpenters still unemployed.
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Carpenters
Old Masters’ Association
Lightning and Dynamite at Lucas Ohio Fire
A severe storm struck Richland County Ohio with a lightning strike on the John Charles block in Lucas starting a fire that spread to adjacent buildings. During efforts to save a general store contents an explosion of about fifty pounds of dynamite killed John Smith and Jeremiah Jones instantly, with many others injured. The blast shattered windows across Lucas and total losses reach about $5,003.
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Richland County
Ohio
Lucas
John Charles
Hehtning
Fred
John Smith
Jeremiah Jones
Nationalist Meeting Dispersed at Limerick Junction and New Tipperary
A crowd of 2000 welcomed Dillon O'Brien and other MPs at Limerick Junction on Sunday. Police warned speakers, then dispersed the meeting at New Tipperary with clubs. O'Brien denounced police but urged nonresistance to avoid bloodshed.
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Dillon
O'Brien
Limerick Junction
New Tipperary
Indians foretell messiah spectacle near Fort Reno
Legends say a messiah will arise from northern Cheyennes to restore lands and freedoms for many tribes camped by the Red River at Fort Reno. Meanwhile a Salineville family endured a fatal lightning strike when sheltering under a tree during a storm striking George Patterson and his kin.
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Fort Reno
Black Hills
Salineville
George Patterson
Carlisle Nominated to Succeed Late Senator Beck
Hon John G Carlisle chosen by the democratic caucus at Frankfort New York to succeed the late Senator Beck amid general congratulation and broad voter support across the state
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Carlisle
John G. Carlisle
Frankfort
Beck
Conspiracy Unearthed in Berlin Uprising Plan Report
La Sicle publishes a telegram from St. Petersburg detailing a conspiracy centered in Berlin to organize an uprising across the Baltic provinces. Editor Moritz Ludwig, longtime telegraph editor of the Illinois Suits Zeitung, collapsed and died on a trolley car returning from work.
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la Siecle
St. Petersburg
Berlin
Baltic
Moritz Ludwig
Mlinois Suits-Zeitung
News Briefs: Kent Suicide. Pa Miners Strike. Florida Vote
Charles Kent, a former Nevada County California state senator, died by his own hand by leaping into San Francisco Bay. Miners in Clarion Reynolds districts Pennsylvania vote to strike for 66 cents Columbus scale with a prolonged struggle anticipated. Marion County Florida election fraud judge reserves decision until December in what is seen as a defendant victory. American Medical Association in Nashville elected Dr. W T Briggs president and chose Washington as next meeting site. An Alton freight collision near Kansas City injured Mrs. Mary Morris and two others. Brossele miners congress adopts eight hour day including ascent and descent. Savannah Jessup tragedy coroner jury rules Mrs Littlefield murder and SteCall justified homicide.
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Charles Kent
Nevada County
Cal
San Francisco
Clarion
Reynolds
Marion County
Fla
American Medical Association
Nashville
Washington
Alton
Kansas City
Mary Morris
Milwaukee
Brossele Miners’ Congress
Jessup
Savannah
Mrs. Littlefield
SteCall
City Treasurer Peake Suspended Over Missing Funds
Mayor Holmes and Comptroller Hobbs led an inquiry into City Treasurer Peake’s books after a rumor of financial trouble. They found a shortage between 17,000 and 29,000 and suspended Peake pending council review. The council ratified the mayor’s action at its regular meeting.
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Peake
Holmes
Hobbs
Embezzler Fursman Pleads Insanity in Pontiac Theft Case
W H Fursman, Pontiac embezzler and forger who stole about 200000, pleaded insanity and had bail set at 20000. Once a trusted local, he hid for months after a firm uncovered missing 220000, forging abstracts and mortgages. He faces about forty counts after a New Orleans arrest.
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Pontiac
W. H. Fursman
Fursman
Joliet
State Reform School
Hudson, Burr & Co
Bloomington
Vermillion County
New Orleans
Jewett Publishing chief vanishes amid stock overissue scandal
Publisher Clarence Ff Jewett of the Jewett Publishing company flees town after reports of stock overissuance totaling about 75 000. Victims allege forged signatures by Jewett and Daniel Estes to shares while Estes and Lauriat, treasurer, held stock. Wife and son also left Brooklyn home as investigations proceed. Separately, Miss Charlotte Smith's heirs win dismissal against Dela T. Parnell with costs. Mrs Parnell’s losses totaled 2 641 repaid in installments. In Oklahoma Territory near Dover, Rev F P Griffin, leader of a large colored settlement, is fatally shot by Samuel Moore.
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Jewett
Boston Herald
Clarence Ff
Jewett Publishingompany
Ett
Daniel Estes
Estes
Lanriat
Estes & Lauriat
Brooklyn
Vessel wreck off island in fog leaves many missing
Report describes a shipwreck near an island shore in thick fog. About 33 Chinese and 43 white men escaped, while 77 Chinese are missing and feared drowned. Survivors reached safety amid confusion as authorities investigated the incident.
Cedar Keys Crisis Maintains Cottrell Control
The secretary of the treasury received a telegram from Cedar Keys Florida stating the Oa is controlled by Cottrell influence. The situation is critical and there will be no safety for the oath. Fifteen revenue cutter orders were issued to keep the McClane at Cedar Keys until officers there decide Ler services are no longer required.
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Cottrell
Cedar Keys
Fla
Secretary of the Treasury
Pinkerton
Itustion
Treasury Department
the McClane
Ofivers
Fire Rages at Neilson Shaft Mine Threatening Large Outbreak
Report from a major mine describes a fire in No 12 vein at 1100 feet depth starting in timbering. Gas production rises as ventilation fails and boiler and fan are destroyed. Officials plan to flood the shaft by turning Carbon Run Creek, hoping to drown the blaze within days while guarding workers.
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Shamekin
Neilson
Carbon Run
Priest Fatally Shot At Home In Chicago By Stranger
Rev. Dr. S. M. Barrett of St Stephen's Roman Catholic Church Chicago was fatally wounded at his doorway by a young man who claimed to be dying from heart trouble. The assailant, named Cady, is arrested and appears insane. Barrett had served as pastor for twenty years.
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S. M. Barrett
St. Stephen's Toman Catholic Church
Chicago
Cady
Father Barrett
Tee
St. Stephen’s
Sparks From The Wires Invalid French press bill and multiple incidents
The French chamber rejected a senate press offenses bill. Davenport Iowa sawmill burned for 70000 dollars, insured. Riots in Ravenna Italy killed three peasants and wounded many. In Longue Pointe Quebec inmates perished in an insane asylum fire. Bank of Middle Tennessee assigned liabilities 100000 assets 260000 to 70000. Egyptian debt conversion arranged by French Turkish and English ministers. Apram Bogardts Rochester mail superintendent sentenced to three years for embezzling letters. Schedules show Sistan & Sons liabilities 1686734 assets 1765000 nominal assets 40124 actual. San Antonio reports of a revolutionary movement in Coahuila Mexico are unfounded. Wagner palace car group sues Boston over platform use by Pullman. Patrick Malloy shot and killed his son George near Seven Mile Ohio after quarrel over insurance money. The situation remains unsafe for officials until Cottrell United is arrested.
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French Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Chris Mueller
Davenport
Ravenna
Italy
Longue Pointe
Que
Bank of Middle Tennessee
Apram Bogardts
Rochester
N. Y
Sistan & Sons
New York
San Antonio
Coahuila
Mexico
Govgarza Galan
Diaz
Wagner Palace Car
Boston
Pullman Company
Patnitk Malloy
George
Fnd
Seven Mile
Cottrell United
Market Roundup Some Livestock Prices and Receipts
Sioux City live stock market notes thin activity with fat steers at 3.90, medium to good 3.65, feeders 3.30, cows from 2.75 to 3.00, yearlings around 4.06, bulls 2.75 to 3.25, calves 2.00 to 4.00. South Omaha receipts about 5,950. market opened lower, hogs at 3.70 to 3.75. Chicago hogs 3.40 to 4.00. cattle receipts 500, market steady to higher. western provisions and grains mixed. New York produce mixed with dull wheat and corn.
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Sioux City
Market Nuiet
South Omaha
Chicago
Louisiana Lottery Fight Draws Louisiana Packed Meeting
A New Orleans anti lottery meeting drew about 3000 attendees as Senator elect White condemned lottery sharks and bribery. Resolutions denouncing a charter were passed, the legislature adjourned, and pressure mounted with 38 representatives pledging to oppose any lottery measure. The fight was described as a rout.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Gunewald Opera House
White
Barrow
Senate
Louse Membs McCulloch
Phillips
Butler to Seek Habeas Corpus for Chicago Anarchists
Gen. B F Butler, back in Boston from Washington, says he is retained as counsel for the Chicago anarchists and will apply for a writ of habeas corpus. He contends the prisoners were detained without due process, as they were not present when sentence was pronounced and the record misstates their presence. He recalls a 1883 motion to amend the record, which was denied, and notes the case has reached the federal Supreme Court amid executions and ongoing imprisonment.
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B. F. Butler
Boston
Washington
Chicago
Cass
Federal Supreme Court
Campanini Voice Restored After Tumor Removal
Great tenor Sig n or Campanini reports his voice nearly recovered after three and a half months of daily tumor removal operations on his vocal chord in New York. He credits Dr. Holbrook Curtis and expects to sing in concert by mid June. Meanwhile Washington Governor Ferry seeks immediate census returns to inform a legislative apportionment at the upcoming session, but census officials caution against premature forwarding.
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Signor Campanini
Broadway
New York
Gov. Ferry
Washington State
Porter
Census Bureau
Washington
Representative Wilson
Public grain and stock exchange collapses after attachment
The public grain and stock exchange limited, renowned as a bucket shop, has collapsed due to an attachment for 30000 dollars. President Charles A. Platt expects a quick resumption as creditors settle. Members claim affiliation with the consolidated stock and petroleum stock exchange. Capital is listed as 100000 dollars.
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Public Grain and Stock Exchange (Limited
United States
Charles A. Platt
Public Grain and Stock Exchange
Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Stock Exchange
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