Looted Scotland Bank of 5789 Dollars in Nitro Explosions
The Bon Homme County Bank in Scotland South Dakota was robbed Thursday night by safe crackers using nitroglycerine. A wagon was heard leaving south toward the outskirts. No crew identified. Sioux City man A D Jones heard the blasts while nearby. Insurance covers losses. bank remains open with no depositors panicking.
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Bank of Matlock
Matlock
Sioux City
Salix
J.C. Currier & Son
Matlock Gang
Jefferson
Bank of Hinton
Hinton
G. M. Crouch & Son
Merrill
Bon Homme County
Scotland
A. D. Jones
Bartlett & Cable
Scotland Hotel
Fisher-Kent-Barnett
South Dakota
Liberty
Barnett
Omaha
Fisher
Minneapolis
Kent
Iowa
le Mars
Fred M. Hale
Oceanic Accident and Guaranty Corporation
Jones
F. G. Hale
First National
Hanna at White House First Visit Since McKinley Death
Senator Hanna and John G Milburn visited the White House in Washington on November 8 for the first time since President McKinley's death. They were received cordially by the new administration.
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M*cKinley
Washington
Hanna
John G. Milburn
White House
McKinley
Discoveries on the New Perseus Star by Lick Observatory
W W Campbell of Lick Observatory reports a newly appeared star in Perseus that brightened rapidly after its February discovery by Anderson of Edinburgh. The star has become the brightest in the northern sky, with a surrounding nebula whose size and structure were revealed by Yerkes and Heidelberg photos. The evidence suggests the nebula is related to the star and may signify a dramatic birth event in the region.
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Perseus
San Jose
Cal
W. W. Campbell
Lick Observatory
Perrine
Mt. Hamilton
Constellation
Anderson
Edinburgh
Max Wolf
Heidelburg
Germany
Ritchie
Yerkes Observatory
Crosley
Yerkes
Bank Robbery At Campbellsburg Bank In Washington County
Cracksmen entered the Campbellsburg bank on the Monon road near Bedford at 1 o clock this morning and blew open the safe, stealing between 12000 and 15000 dollars before making their escape.
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Bedford
Ind
Campbellsburg Bank
Washington County
Monon Road
Yuan Shikai Best Appointment for China, Says US Commissioner
Washington reports Yuan Shikai, future viceroy of Chi Li, praised as the best possible selection for China. The 45 year old from Hunan advanced from military officer to Korea minister, Shan Tung governor, and organizer of a disciplined elite force that secured Peking. Shao becomes deputy viceroy, Jie aids new foreign office to replace the tsung li yamen.
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Yuan Shi Kai
Washington
Li Hung Chang
Chi Li
China
Rickhill
United States
Peking
Hunan
Korea
Shan Tung
Kiao Chow
Yuan
En Shao
Jie
Chinese Foreign Office
Tsung li Yamen
Stung li Yamen
Burrows Opposes Revenue Reduction in Talks With Roosevelt
Washington November 12 Senator Burrows a finance committee member told President Roosevelt he opposes further tax cuts. He warned against tinkering with revenue before assessing needs, citing the Nicarguan canal and river and harbor improvements as requiring adequate funding.
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Burrows
Roosevelt
Washington
Finance Committee
Senate
Gold Strike Reportes Vast Vein at Helena Federal Site
Assays from the new federal building site in Helena Montana show free milling gold ore valued at 18 and 2 per ton. The striking vein reportedly spans an entire block southeast to northwest with a width estimated at 4 inches to 25 or 40 feet and iron strained quartz. The construction company will mine the ore and the government will receive the profits.
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Hina
Helena
Mont
Federal
Willoughby Named Porto Rico Treasurer
The president appointed William F. Willoughby of the District of Columbia as treasurer of Porto Rico, replacing the resigning Jacob Hollander. The appointment was announced in Washington on November 12.
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Porto Rico
Hollander
Washington
William IF
Willoughby
District of Columbia
Jacob Hollander
Confession by N C Rathbun Reveals Murder Plot in Slaying
Newell C Rathbun confessed to planning to defraud an insurance firm by faking a dead body from a ship to Little Rock. He admitted meeting Charles Goodman at the Salvation Army hotel in Louisville and attempting to keep him drunk to frame him, but Goodman died. Rathbun denied killing Goodman and said he acted alone, with Blanchard as a made up accomplice.
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Louisville
Newell C. Rathbun
Little Rock
Ark
Jeffersonville
Ind
Charles Goodman
Evansville
Goodman
Salvation Army
Indiana
Sullivan
Applegate
Coots
Jefferson Nile
Rathbun Yesteray
Rathbun
Salvador Army Hotel
Goodman Jaudanum
John D. Rodman
United States
Washington
Blanchard
Plattsburg
N. Y
Public Kiss Acquittal Shocks LeBee County Court
In Toneka Kansas a Lebette county district court jury ruled it is not a crime for a man to kiss his housekeeper in public. John P Ward a widower living near Oswego employed Mrs Annie Graham as housekeeper. After a church social he kissed her in front of guests who left. Ward and Graham were arrested for disturbing the peace but were acquitted.
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Toneka
Kan
Lebette
John P. Ward
Oswego
Annie Graham
Maclay Plans Revision If Schley Cleared
Edgar Stanton Maclay author of the History of the United States Navy says he will revise his work if the court exonerates Schley. He is awaiting the court decision before issuing a revised edition removing passages detrimental to Schley.
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New York
Edgar Stanton Maclay
United States Navy
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Schley
Sugar reduction trims ten points on refined sugars
Out of ten points made in refined grades Arbuckle Bros and Howell Son have cut all refined sugar grades by ten points. The American Sugar Refining company also lowered prices on grades Nos. 1 through 16 by ten points.
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New Yor
Arbucle Bros. and
Howell, Son
American Sugar Refining Company
Lightning speed record on German electric road
A 105 mile per hour run was achieved on the Berlin Marienfelde to Zossen electric railway. Engineers say the speed can be increased further as tests continue.
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Berlin
Marienfelde
Zossen
Miners Killed in Powder Blast at Coal Field
Bluefield West Virginia November 12 three miners Thomas Skyes Sam Davis and William Woodson were blown to atoms while opening a keg of powder. A spark from a miner lamp worn by one of the men ignited the powder in the coal field.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Thomas Skyes
Sam Davis
William Woodson
Pension System Evils Highlighted by Evans Report
Washington reports detail entrenched pension abuses in World War era claims. Pension attorneys and solicitors allegedly raid the treasury by exploiting veterans and widows. The commission cites higher benefits for Spanish and Philippine war vets and urges reforms including guardianship accountability and fraud controls.
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Washington
Evans
Treasury
Spain
Philippines
Callahan Acquitted in Cudahy Kidnapping Case
The jury found James Callahan not guilty after 36 hours deliberation and discharged him. This marks a second acquittal related to the Cudahy kidnapping. Callahan had faced charges of being an accessory and perjury, with about 200 witnesses examined in a two week trial.
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Omaha
James Callahan
Cudahy
Callahan
Edward A. Cudahy
Kelly
Pat Crowe
Crowe
Shields
France Wins Turkish Dispute as Porte Yields
Paris reports a full triumph for France in the Turkish dispute. An official note states the Porte will yield to all French demands and the French squadron will depart Mitylene once the sultan ratifies the decision.
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Paris
France
Porte
Mitylene
Poisoner pursues a young farmer in Carroll County
Breda Iowa November 13 A villain scattered strychnine over bread butter and coffee at the Naberhaus home as the couple returned from church Mrs Naberhaus tasted the coffee and spat it out while Mr Naberhaus fell violently sick Doctors say he is improving Sheriff Nestle orders bloodhounds if available The couple have no known enemies and this is part of a string of attempts on their family including poisoned feed and a damaged buggy top
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Breda
Joe Naberhaus
Naberhaus
Dr. Jones
Nestle
Bank of Turin Safe Blown. Burglars Sought
Turin Iowa November 13 1920 burglars who blew the Bank of Turin safe are badly wanted after efforts to open the safe for $8100 failed. Experts from the factory are needed and no new clues have been found. Two 41 caliber rifle cartridges were found where the robbers reloaded after the gunfire.
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Turin
Bank of
Lodge speech signals Roosevelt aims on Monroe doctrine
The Pall Mall Gazette quotes Senator Lodge saying Roosevelt’s position favors an honorable settlement on isthmian business next year. It asserts the Monroe doctrine will be upheld by a strong navy if needed, with no friction for British areas in the Americas.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
Senator Lodge
Boston
Lodge
Roosevelt
America
Russia and Roosevelt in Muscovite Press Muon Space
The St Petersburg report notes Russian editors discuss President Roosevelt and the United States as a rising world power. It cites sympathetic coverage in the Bourse Gazette praising Roosevelt as a new type of American leader and forecasting a broader global influence and transformed power.
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St. Petersburg
Roosevelt
United States
Bourse Gazette
Statesman
First Foreigners Attend Chinese Sun Rescue Ceremony
In Peking on November 13 Chinese officials gathered at the board of rites to rescue the sun from a partial eclipse. The rite involved prostrations, incense burning, and drum beating. A few foreigners were permitted to witness the ceremony for the first time in history.
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Peking
Foreign Office
Board of Rites
Iowa Henley and Hawkeyes Melt Iowa City Defeat
Iowa shuts out its rivals as the Hawkeyes crush Iowa City with Stahl and Fairweather strong in the backfield. Ling and Fairweather drive the ball forward while Burrier and Seibert anchor the line as Iowa errors erase the locals’ gains.
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Hay
Iowa City
Iowa
Hawkeyes
Stahl
Ling
Fairweather
Nois
Fairweath
Lowenthal
Burkier
Seibert
Mac
Jones
Ana
Sieberst
Couthard
Bax
Harvard Defeats Quakers in South Final at Franklin Field
Harvard defeated the University of Pennsylvania 23 to 6 at Franklin Field in Philadelphia. Harvard led with 22 points in the first half and 11 in the second, while Penn managed 6 points. Other results list Yale 35 over Orange Athletic Club 6 and several early football scores from Notre Dame, Purdue, Michigan, and Wisconsin, among others.
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Harvard
Quakers
Philadelphia
Franklin Field
Yale
Orange Athletic Club
Cornell
Lehigh
Navy
Carlisle
Notre Dame
Purdue
Northwestern
Chi
West Point
Prius
Michigan
Onis
Minnesota
Dakota
Wisconsin
Syracuse
Nebraska
University Offord
Dartmouth
University of Kont
Omores
Knox
Monmouth
Humboldt High School
He College
South Dakota
Elifor MJ. Tee
Mother Bickerdyke Dies at 84 in Kansas
Famous nurse of Civil War fame Mary A. Bickerdyke died at age 84 in Bunker Hill Kansas. Funeral services were held and her body sent to Galesburg Illinois for burial. She earned the nickname Mother for tending Union soldiers and clashing with officers to aid care and comfort.
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Bunker Tull
Kan
Bickerdyke
Galesburg
Ill
Mary A. 1
Generman
Sherman
Wame
Eral Sherman
Chi
Kansas
San Francis
Hill
Desi
Mother Bickerdyke
Modest Liar Hamlet Plans to Star in Private Ul
A Philadelphia Press clipping notes a figure named Booth frets about public reaction to a private Hamlet performance. The source conveys worry that critics may compare him too closely to the famous actor.
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Philadelphia
Hamlet
Booth
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