Knight of Pythias Grand Lodge Meeting in South Dakota
The Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge assembly in South Dakota has just concluded at Micch alk Hon. M. Booth of Cunter county, a Black Hills settler and constitutional convention member, was noted at his home in the Black Mitchell base. Salvation Army efforts to control crowds prompted calls for suitable buildings and enforcement of a local ordinance.
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8. M. Booth
Cunter County
Black Hills
The
Black
Mitchell
Salvation Army
Speme
Criminal record and bank officials amid late 19th century chaos
The report outlines K. H. Passmore, a security bank hire in Tacoma, alleged to have harmed himself with a small blade. It notes the death of Daniel J. Mullen in Chicago after a beating and robbery, with suspicions pointing toward Barnum circus attaches. The piece also recaps a bold daylight burglary in West Fors Dodge, a teen altercation near Upper Sandusky, and a Missouri murder near Morria, Illinois, plus Texas Texas dispatches from San Antonio about Mexican border clashes led by Col. Nicano Valdes.
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K. H. Passmore
Tacoma
Waeh
Passmore
Milwaukee
Daniel J. Mullen
Chicago
Lake Frontark
Tough
Mullen
Barnum
West Fors Dodge
Ole Oleson
Alfa Fa
Melahore
Wille Mayle
Uppar Sandusky
Columbus
Ohio
Charlea Snyder
Willie Puchs
Namie
Mayle
Prichs
Charles Decker
Morria
Til
San Antonio
Texas
Rio Grande
Nicano Valdes
San Juan Sabinne
Mexico
Ris Grande
Multiple Disasters Leave Fatal Injuries and Trains Delayed
Torn border fire and washout on the Northern Freight line cause extensive damage and losses totaling around 100000. A northbound express near Preston Kentucky collides with a wagon carrying 20 picnickers, killing Frank Pratt 12 Ben Pratt 17 and Mary Nottemeyer 3 and injuring 18 others. In Milwaukee a 56 year old man dies after a gunfight with his daughter resulting in a back wound just above the hips. The assailant, Little, is detained as authorities review the case.
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Seattle
Waeb
Lonteville Southern Railroad
Preston
Louisvile
Frank Pratt
Ben Pratt
Mary Nottemeyer
John Goodrich
Little
Milwaukee
Wis
Goodrich
Frigid Cincinnati Weather Marks Fatal Sunstrokes
The cold spell in Cincinnati Ohio on the 30th kept the city frigid with a 0 degree reading. Two sunstroke deaths reported, George wired fapired at the corner of Geet and Berlin streets at 8:80 pm and Clinton Bay found dead in his room on 37 imi a treet. Beymaur reportedly died several hours after exposure as breakin activity began to poer off.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
George
Geet
Berlin
Clinton Bay
Beymaur
Seversl
Poe
Missouri oat crop prospects show below average yield
The Missouri state board of agriculture released a report indicating a crop prospects well below average. Wheat prospects remain favorable with high grade for marketing. The text notes unprecedented poor oat yields in the state's history, mentioning the present crop as especially weak.
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Missouri
Missouri State Board of Agriculture
Texas
Potosi Area Suffering Severe Crop Damage From Insects
A troublesome oat louse has devastated east and south regions of Missouri, destroying a large portion of the crop. Prolonged spring rains in Southeast Missouri delayed corn planting, resulting in a likely very light harvest.
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Missouri
Sensational Case of Miss Nettle Clark Forgery
Miss Nettle Clark of Providence R I was arrested in New York on forgery charges. Reports say two years of fraud to raise money tied to a medical student Simon A Smith from Bellevue College. Her wealthy father Hollis K Clark is a noted political figure. Her mother claims mental distress but supports the daughter.
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Nettle Clark
Providence
New York
Simon A. Smith
Miss Clark
Bellevue Medical College
Thomasville
Hollis K. Clark
Clark
Mis. Clark
Hope Abandoned Rescue Party at Farm Hill Mine
Fifteen and a half days after the Dunbar Pa Hill Farm mine fire rescuers concede defeat after a second rush into the burning shaft. They find no trace of the missing thirty-one workers, discover two untouched dinners and coats, and retreat as black damp ends the effort. The company then plans to extinguish the blaze and salvage what remains.
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Farm Hill
Hill Farm
Dunbar
Laut
Dunbar Hillill
DROWNED At Youghiogheny River Crossing Tragedy Strikes Two Families
In McKeesport Pittsburg area a family's boat sank on a rotten bridgeway. John Thompson his wife and two children Bessie Smith and Alice Thompson drowned after rising to call for help as their son Robert and another man and wife survived. The bodies of the two mothers and their daughters were recovered while the eightteen year old boy aided the mother and infant before rescue arrived.
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John Thompson
Bessie
Richard Smith
Youghiogheny River
McKeesport
Pittsburg
Bessie Smith
Alice Thompson
Tragic Domestic Shooting at Clinton Street Home
During a quarrel over their two day old child at residence No 22 Clinton Street Joe Lutz shot his wife Mary three times in the left side and left elbow causing serious injuries. He then shot himself twice near the heart and died instantly. Lutz appeared intoxicated and Hungarian at the time.
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Joe
Lutz
Mary
Clinton Street
Tvo
Beet sugar factory set to dwarf rivals in Dakota fields
The Minnesota Journal notes Halsing sugar beet plant near Dakota city boasts the largest factory in the United States with a vast 800 by 100 foot main building and a 60 foot high tower. It features 12 boilers, a 3,000,000 gallon daily water system, a 60 acre site with rail access, and plans to employ 180 to 200 workers. Projections show 2,600 acres planted this season with beets yielding high saccharine content and strong profits for New York backed Ozford Beet Sugar Company.
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Minneapolis Joural
United States
Austria
Germany
France
Band of Man
Pilopobatiog
Europe
Ozford Beet Sugar Company
New York
H.T. Oxnard
Uia
Sera P. Mopney
Fire destroys Minneapolis type foundry and nearby shops
A fire at Marder, Luce & Co. type foundry on Nicollet avenue Minneapolis destroyed the four story building and wiped out the entire lurndry. losses run around 80,000 with 50,000 attributed to the foundry. The Northwestern Labor Union office and neighboring businesses suffered damage. insurers expected to cover much of the cost. Local managers estimate the foundry loss at 50,000.
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Marder, Luce & Co
Marder, Luce& Co
Minneapolis
Northwestern Labor Union
Loea
Qoecmans
George Hubn
C. D. Whithall& Co
Harrison's
Nicollet
George Huhn
Walla
Huhn
Loasonne
Webster
Henry Jonn Death Signals New Mazon County Mystery
An old Harden county tragedy with five deaths remains unsettled as new light surfaces. Detectives are probing hidden facts revived by recent telegrams from Mazon City Iowa. Henry Jonn English educator to his sons was fatally wounded in a 4 month murder linked to the Rainsburg family and a will aimed at a public school, leaving a $200000 estate and a long legal aftermath.
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Mazon City
Iowa
Harden County
Henry John’s
Hardin County
Europe
Marshaltown
Reins Burgess
Ellcit
Motives in Henry Jane death intrigue readers
The text outlines competing theories about who killed Henry Jane and why. Proposals range from enemies seeking the estate or money to a plan involving aiding associates in penitentiary escape. A Marshalltown attorney claims new motive details tied to a will that has not been disclosed.
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Rainsbargers
Johns
Frank
Nate
Marshalltown
Henry Jane
Standard Oil Works Fire in Louisville Bursts with Losses
A massive fire at the Standard Oil refinery at Fifth and Retreats in Louisville Kentucky began when a crude oil tank exploded during transfer from a flat car. The blast, driving flames through the refinery, caused several severe burns and fatalities among workers and nearby youths.
Fire tragedy at stock scene leaves losses unrevealed
Amid a blaze that consumed buildings and stock, three boys were pursued by flames and saved by bystanders. O Neill suffered severe burns with hair tearing off on contact. Officials estimate losses between 30,000 and 40,000 with no insurance declared by Standard Oil vice president Edward L. Goodwin.
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O'Neill
Edward L. Goodwin
Standard Oil Company
Goodwin
Teboula
Behring Sea Question Stands Firm in Rights Claim
The Chicago Inter Ocean urges a steadfast stance in the Behring Sea dispute, insisting the United States maintain full maritime jurisdiction and fisheries rights. It warns against concessions, calls for swift arrests of Canadian poachers, and supports a strong navy and possible Russia aid to deter Britain and preserve honor.
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Chicago Inter- Ocean
United States
Great Britain
Bayard
Russia
Behring Sea
Aleutian Isles
Mississippi
Louisiana
Atlantic
America
Britain
Bebringten
Tornado Kills Immense Toll in Gallatin Neighborhood
A violent tornado struck northern Gallatin Tennessee on the 29th alt. It lasted about five minutes and caused widespread destruction. The Afric an Methodist church was destroyed and many were injured or killed. Ten rescued from debris, two fatally crushed. Minister Granville Brown badly hurt in his pulpit. Survivors include Ann Martin and Mrs Mary Heaman gravely wounded. Gallatin public school front blown, homes damaged, trees and fencing swept away. Doctors responded swiftly to the crisis.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Standard Oil
Fifth and
Retreats
Andrew McDonald
John McDonald
Dan O'Neil
John Kline
Severs Skene
Pattice
Arthur Yonkers
Louisville & Nassville
Cleveland
Severen Skene
John Pettige
Gallatin
Granville Brown
Ann Martin
Mary Heaman
Gilbert Woodford
Mary Horton
Nancy Lowrey
Nannie Sawyers
Granville Beech
G. Brown
Waa Dam
Jifa
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Western Printing
Oskes
North Dakota
South Dakota
Pythine Grand Lodge
Micchalk
Priven
Two Dakotas
Henry Jonn
Standard Oil Works
Donnie O'Neill
Andrew
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