Unique Sign Language Education For Indians In Oklahoma
Wichita Kan special: Louis F Hadley a missionary trains tribes of Indian Territory in scripture via a universal sign language he devised. He prints signs with English meanings beneath to aid reading and aims to spread literacy through this method. His work is praised for its positive influence and is marked by adventurous episodes.
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Wichita
Kan
Indian Territory
Louis F. Hadley
Hadley
Smithsonian Institute
Have Campos Cornered in Cuba Siege News
Baltimore special reports a Cuban sympathizer in Key West forwarding a telegram claiming Havana officials fear Maximo Gomez is five hours from Martinez Campos headquarters near Clara. The Camp surrounded by revolutionary forces and preparations for new Krupp artillery batteries to siege Havana are described as imminent.
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Baltimore
Key West
Fla
Catopos
Havana
Maximo Gomez
Martinez Campos
Clara
Campos
Brother of Millionaire Davis Brings Action Against Heirs
Er win Davis, surviving brother of late Montana mine owner Andrew J. Davis, seeks an injunction in New York Supreme Court to stop the division of his uncle’s estate by Mrs Ellen S Corrie and other heirs without awarding him his share. Defendants argue lack of New York jurisdiction since the will was probated in Montana.
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Davis
New York
Supreme Court
Patterson
Erwin Davis
Ellen S. Corrie
Hia Neice
Andrew J. Davis
Montana
Supreme Court of
Three Die In Central Fast Mail Wreck Near Rome
Wreck on the New York Central near Rome kills engineer Hager and two tramps. Fireman Chris Wagner and mail clerks Porter and McCarty injured. Plate removed on a heavy downgrade. train believed to have run at seventy five miles an hour. Eleven postal clerks and fourteen passengers aboard, passengers badly shaken.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Rome
New York Central
Hager
Chris Wagner
Porter
McCarty
Two Actors Found Dead in Sidney Special
Arthur Dacere and his wife Amy Noselle, prominent actors, were found dead in Sidney New South Wales. Dacere died from a cut throat and Noselle from a bullet wound. Police suggest the deaths may be self-inflicted following the collapse of a colonial tour.
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Sidney
Arthur Dacere
Amy Noselle
Iiter
Mexican Antiquities Bill Seeks Authority for Marshal Saville
Congress has sent the measure to the appropriate committee to empower Marshal Saville, agent of the American Museum of Natural History in New York, to manage Mexican antiquities under a new grant of authority.
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City of Mexico
Congress
Marshal Saville
American Museum of Natural History
New York
Bill to fund Mexican antiquities in New York museum
Archaeological excavations here yield many objects. Half of the secured items will go to the museum under the bill. The measure, backed by President Diaz, seeks a comprehensive collection of Mexican antiquities for New York City.
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Diaz
New Yorks City
Fight for Next Congress Positions Heats Up in Washington
Washington reports show over fifty congressmen visiting headquarters of House candidates. McDowell of Pennsylvania leads for clerk with 169 pledges claimed, likely sealing first-ballot victory. Doorkeeper race favors Glenn of New York, while Russell of Missouri is eyed for sergeant at arms. A Kansan Rev Wisher is sought for chaplain and John Donaldson of Texas campaigns for postmaster amid Iowa influence.
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House
Whnch
McDowell
Pennsylvania
Henderson
Illinois
Glenn
New York
Tipton
Tennessee
Benjamin BF. Russell
Missouri
Gen. Mendelson
Mr. Wisher
Kansis
Ohio
Twice Sentenced to Die in Virginia Murder Case
In Wytheville Virginia a white man named Lilly faced two hangings after murdering a woman and burning her body. The first and second trials ended in death sentences overturned on appeal. A new indictment under a winter law moved the case to county court where Lilly was charged with manslaughter and given two and a half years in the penitentiary. He has spent over five years in jail, sometimes chained in an iron cage.
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Lilly
Carroll County
Virginia
Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
Commonwealth
Gen. A. Walker
Murder of Priest in Missouri Stirs Tramp Suspects
The body of German Catholic priest A. P. Van Antwerp was found near Iron Mountain track at Bushberg Missouri with a head wound and rifled pockets. Papers on him show Detroit origin. once a St Louis University instructor. Three suspected black tramps linked to a separate Quigley shooting and jailed in St Louis.
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de Soto
A. P. van Antwerp
Iron Mountain
Bushberg
Detroit
St. Louis University
Drakeman Quigley
Quigley
St. Louis
Elopement Tragedy Stuns Ashland Amid Pursuit
In Ashland Kentucky a Sunday elopement between Marshal Black colored and Leslie Wooten white daughter of a farmer led to tragedy as Bertie’s brothers shot Black’s brother Jim, who aided the couple. The pursuing brothers vow to kill the elopers on sight, while authorities chase the couple across the river into Ohio.
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Ashland
Marshal Black
Leslie Wooten
Ohio
Black
Jim
Bertie
Saloon Row Fatality in Toledo Clio Special
Louis Merickel a saloon keeper faced a brawl with patrons in Toledo Clio. He was knocked down and beaten to death while several assailants were arrested.
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Toledo
Clio
Louis Merickel
Excess of imports over exports alarms gold trade
New York reports excess imports over exports causing concern though gold exports rise by 2.25 million dollars. Market rebound masks broader issues as product exports lag, speculations collapse abroad, and potential government borrowing looms. Crop reports create uncertainty, wheat yields likely steady, Atlantic wheat exports up, corn supply ample with no government boost. U.S. failures rise to 283 weekly, Canada 4.
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New York
R.G. Dun & Co
Lso
Atlantic
United States
Canada
Riley Grannan Amid Turf Plunge Losses in Boston Game
Sporting circles report Riley Grannan, famed turf plunger, was lured into a private Boston card game by Pat Sheedy and an associate. He reportedly lost about 490000, paid 15000, and refused to rush the remaining balance, with the event staged at a discreet well known resort. Py Sheedy is named among the two winners, a veteran gambler once famed for Saloon style games.
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Pat Sheedy
New York
Riley Grannan
Boston
Plunyer
Tenderloin
Py Sheedy
United States
Sheddy
Railroad Beaten by Supreme Court on Telegraph Lines
The Supreme Court rules Union Pacific has no right to lease a line that grants Western Union exclusive telegraph rights along its route. The decision, reversing a federal appeals court, upholds Nebraska district court judgment and supports a bill of equity to compel UP to maintain its own telegraph lines.
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U. P
Western Union
Washington
Supreme Court
Union Pacific Railroad
Western Union Telegraph Company
Nebraska
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Circuit Court of
United States
Union Pacific T
Agricultural Press League forms with Chicago meeting set
National group of agricultural newspaper men forms the Agricultural Press League with sixty papers represented. M. J. Lawrence named president J. W. Wilson vice president and J. B. Connor treasurer. Next league meeting scheduled in Chicago next March. Auxiliary Bishop of New York to be named at forthcoming consistory. Final prelate list for new American College rector includes Father Kennedy Philadelphia Father Mooney Chicago and Father O Connell Boston. Five missionaries harmed in China mass casualty event. arrests ongoing at Ky Cheng. Dan Stuart pushes Fitzsimmons contest in Juarez bull ring. plans enlargement. Reward of 259 offered for Thomas Noonan, postoffice robber escaped from jail at Peoria Illinois.
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Agricultural Press League
Chicago
Agricultural Newspaper
United States
Agriculural Press League
M. J. Lawrence
J. W. Wilson
J. B. Connor
New York
Rome
Myr. Parley
Arehbishop
Corrigan
Amerian College
Pather Kennedy
Philadelphia
Father Mooney
Father O'Connell
Boston
Washington
Thomas Noonan
Peoria
Forest, al
Robbery at Wells Fargo Office Cited Large Loss
Police report a heist at a Wells Fargo Express Company location in Colorado with a loss initially estimated at 55 000 dollars, revised from 99 2000. Authorities pursue suspects as details on the stolen amuee and exact location remain unclear.
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Denver
Congregational Convention Passes Prohibitory Law Resolutions
South Dakota delegates endorse strict enforcement of the prohibitory law and temperance education, urge pastors to promote obedience at home, support the Christian Citizenship League, and push timely publication of the annual yearbook. Adjournments noted for Carthage and future Canova gathering.
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Congregational Convention
Huron
Very Ul
Carthage
Canova
Christian Citizenship League
Chire Es
Christian Endeavor
Keystone's Strony Girl
Maud Fay a slender 13 year old daughter of Al Fay proprietor of a Keystone hotel surprised a crowd by lifting and carrying a 240 pound traveling man D M Woll from the floor to win a box of candy. Mr Puy notes Maud could shoulder a sack of flour at age seven.
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Keystone
Maud Fay
al Fay
Maud
D. M. Woll
Mr. Puy
Huron Mayor Ray Myers Critically Ill at Home
Col. HM Ray Myers, mayor of Huron, lies gravely ill at his residence with his recovery uncertain. Attendants remain at his bedside as he has suffered months of ill health and recently returned from Cincinnati for treatment.
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Huron
Ray Myers
Col. Myers
Cincinanati
Donation Secured for Sioux Falls Churches
A letter from Rev. W. Jordan, special delegate from the Methodist Episcopal Churches of South Dakota, reports securing a donation of 11,000 dollars for needy churches in the state for the coming year to support missionary work and church relief.
Divorce In Vermillion Lands On Desertion Claim
Joseph Bruyer, a well to do farmer near Vermillion, files in district court for divorce from his wife Mary Bruyer on grounds of desertion. He says she left him to join a man employed by him as engineer on his traction engine.
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Vermillion
Joseph Bruyer
Mary Bruyer
Bruyer
His Mother Settles the Case Dismissed on Telegram Promise
The case against L. W. Lamont, held on embezzlement charges while intoxicated, was dismissed by authority of a telegram from Lamont's mother stating she sent the money to cover the loss. Croton Opera House Burns Explosive incident damages the Croton opera house, caused by an oil stove blast in the dressing rooms. Loss estimated at $1,000 with $1,209 insurance. The blaze also damaged a stock company building.
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L. W. Lamont
Croton
Dying Veteran Dr Franklin In Critical Condition
Word has reached Chamberlain that Dr William Franklin a former resident and peace officer at Kimball now living in Los Angeles is dying from a bone fragment pressing the silver trepan in his head He is an old veteran who was wounded by a bullet during the rebellion Articles of incorporation were filed for the Black Hills Copper Mining and Smelting Company with 500 010 capital at Mill City incorporators include J Hl Schenek and Col A1 Schenek jr of Sheridan Des Wed Viilands and Simnel Pl Dann of Cleveland and W P Gamble of Akron New Baptist Church Dr T M Schannfelt State Superintendent of Baptist Home Missions returned to Auron At Effington he organized a new church with twenty charter members He says settlers in that locality are prosperous and happy and well fixed for winter.
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Chamberlain
William Franklin
Kimball
Los Angeles
Cal
Mr. Franktin
New Baptist Church
T. M. Schannfelt
Baptist
Investigating Dakota Water in South Dakota
F B Coffin of the United States geological survey is at Pierre studying subterranean waters of South Dakota and will trace supplies from ordinary wells down the Missouri River. Central Dakota Presbytery holds session at Union on December 5 to install Rev. John W Marshal as pastor of First Presbyterian Church. Corn around Tyndall yielded better than expected, averaging about twenty bushels per acre. Miner’s Life Ends in a Tragedy through editor Bald- end.
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Dakota
F. B. Coffin
United States Geological Survey
South Dakota
Pierre
Missouri River
Central Dakota Presbytery
Central Dakota
Jiuon
John W. Marshal
First Presbyterian Clurch
Tyndall
Miner
Cfarts
Bald
Great Britain
United States
England
New York Evening World
South America
Buffalo Express
Providence Telegram
Venezuela
Des Moines
Earth
Nebraska State Journal
Aberdeen man Thomas Daly turns to Montana prospector fate
The Aberdeen Sentinel notes Eugene A Stanley of Montana, born Thomas Daly, once on the Aberdeen list. After a life of mining wealth, he died by suicide in a Montana prison after a murder conviction and a life term, following a fatal courtroom shooting he committed at the verdict.
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Sin
Aberdeen Sentinel
Eugene A. Stanley
Montana
Stanley
Aberdean
Columbia
Thomas Daly
Helena
Keen
Aberdeen
Butte, Mont
Man Shoots Wife Near Keystone in Jealous Spree
Sheriff Ingersoll returns to Rapid City with Les Maland who shot his wife at Keystone. The wife, a waitress at the Franklin House, reportedly shot in the back with a 3 caliber revolver. the bullet passed through to the baby. The couple wed last June under peculiar circumstances and had been supported by the wife. The wife is expected to recover.
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Ingersoll
Rapid City
Les Maland
Keystone
Miland
Maland
The
Franklin Hiouse
Missing banker Kimball still unlocated in Deadwood case
Not Kimball. Nothing heard from Dewlwood banker missing over two months. Mrs Kimball has spoken with Governor Holcomb of Nebraska but cannot learn his whereabouts. Information from Alliance, Nebraska confirms a man killed there was not Kimball. Photographs and descriptions circulate in Nebraska and Kansas as efforts to locate him continue.
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Kimball
Dewlwood
Holcomb
Nebraska
Deadwood
Alliance
Neb
Wure
Durrant
Kansas City Journal
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Detroit
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Detroit Tribune
Squatters Ordered Off Indian Allotment Land
Indian Agent notice to five or six squatters on Bob Tail Crow allotment at Crow Creek and Lower Brule Agencies led to opposition to vacating the land. One squatter cut timber and built a diverting house after notice, prompting officials to likely compel all squatters to leave within two weeks.
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Lreen
Crow Creek
Lower Brule
Bob Tail Crow
Trial of Rev A Stricmer in Aberdeen Presbytery
The Aberdeen Presbytery pursued Rev A Stricmer at Edlendale over certain charges based on testimony. The panel found insufficient evidence to convict under the Book of Discipline though it noted indiscretion and conduct unbecoming a minister. The decision reflected careful consideration but left open criticism of the accused’s behavior.
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Stricmner
Aberdeen
A. Stricmer
Edlendale
Horseshoe Turning Contest Challenge By Sioux Walls Blacksmiths
Saturday night Charles Arendt and Charles Beck, two Sioux Walls blacksmiths, attempted to break Lob Pitsimmons of Pitsville world record turning thirty shoes in 27 minutes. Both achieved thirty shoes in 28 58.7 seconds per shoe. Arendt now challenges the world for a contest up to 3500 a side and has placed a 100 forfeit in a local bank to be held thirty days.
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Charles Arendt
Charles Beck
Sioux Walls
Lob Pitsimmons
Arendt
Peck
Favorable Stock Conditions Prompt New Iowa Ranch Plan
T N Dryden and Stephen Jones of Ute Monona County Iowa plan a large stock ranch after visiting the ceded Sioux lands west of Chamberlain. They intend to place 400 head of young cattle on the Wate Hiver in Lyman Presho counties as a starter. Recent rains and snows have greatly benefited stockmen with no prairie fires on the ranges this fall and ample moisture.
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T.N. Dryden
Stephen $. Jones
Ute
Monona County
Iowa
Chamberlain
Lyman
Presho Counties
Stock J
Twenty Stamp Mill Planned at Tepec Gulch Mines
The Mining Group in Tepec Gulch has arranged with V P Price of Rapid City to erect a twenty-stamp mill on the property. Expected to run by next February, the mines are a top gold prospect in Southern Wills, yielding free milling ore averaging $5 per ton and milling cost of £2 per ton.
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Tepec Gulch
V. LP
Price
Rapid City
Wills
Mitchell Chrysanthemum Show Ends After Pleasant Run
The Mitchell Chrysanthemum Show closed after several years of society favor with refreshments in German and Russian booths. Fine chrysanthemum specimens from western growers were on display. The Ladies Cemetery Association plans another exhibition next year to rival this year’s success.
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Mitchell
New Milling Company Articles Filed for Baltic Fence Mill
Senator Petti V hos brother PF W and Delos P Boren fled articles of incorporation for Pul County with capital stock of 5900 to construct a fencing mill at Baltic. Minnehaha County articles were also filed for the Low Dakota Telephone Company with stock and headquarters at Cenlery. Corporators J B Lumlinson W A Cotrel am Mor W A du whe.
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New Milling Company
Petti V. Hos
Delos P. Boren
Pul County
Baltic
Minnehaha Cony
Lows
Dakota Telephone Corype
Cenlery
Porators
Immigration Convention Delegates Elected At St Laval Meeting
A convention in Doe led by Rev LU Burt addressed attendees about immigration. The Aberdeen Lon Kisipiet Immigration Association met Saturday night and elected fifteen delegates to its invasion convention in St Laval.
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Ian Laden
Orers
Chistina
Savorers
Kinesley
Doe
Smet
Lars
I LU. Burt
Area
Aberdeen Lon Kisipiet Imigration Association
St. Laval
Death of Eugene Field Revered by Press and Public
A chorus of tributes from major papers lauds Eugene Field as a gifted journalist and poet. They praise his wit, humanity, and productive life, noting his short span yet rich output and the impact of his humorous and touching writings on American letters.
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Eugene Field
York Tribune
Field
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
Chicago
New York Herald
Eugene Wield
Minneapolis ‘Tribune
Rochester Democrat
Chronicle
Boston Herald
Philadelphia Ledger
Minneapolis Times
Rockefeller Philanthropy Praised by Papers Across Nation
Leading newspapers report John D Rockefeller's immense Chicago University endowments and ongoing gifts as a landmark act of philanthropy. Critics warn large fortunes risk domination of education by wealthy patrons. The wave of praise and concern spans the Minneapolis Times Cincinnati Tribune New York Tribune Kansas City Journal New York Recorder and Portland Oregonian.
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Gospel of Wealth
John D Rockefeller
Minneapolis Times
Chicago University
Kansas City Journal
John D. Rockefeller
Chicago Univer
Friends of Education
New York Recorder
Rocketeer
Portland Oregonian
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