Fire at Fort Leavenworth Prison Break Breached Silent Alarm
A fire at the military prison at Fort Leavenworth trapped inmates and prompted a large security response. About half of the 860 prisoners returned to cells as water pressure faltered, with troops guarding exits and warning that any belligerence would be met with deadly force. The incident caused extensive damage to the main building, valued at 700000 dollars, while two soldiers were injured.
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Fort Leaven
United States
Stockade
James
Wace
Atrie
Boldiere
Thay
Dian
Mildiers
Arene Saes
Prisopens
Taft Endorses Eliot for Ambassador in Yale Harvard Banquet
At a Harvard alumni dinner Taft announced Eliot’s possible ambassadorial appointment and backed Senator Root’s praise of Eliot. The event drew Yale and Harvard figures including Lod Hitchcock and Meyer, with Taft praising education and the university’s influence nationwide.
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James—Tan
Taft
Charles W
Eliot
Benator Root
New York
Dr. Eliot
Senator Root
Harvard
Washington
Yale
Bilot
Henator Lod
Hitchcock
Meyer
Kilot
Hin
Dr. Hitot
Root
Dr. Bitot
No Strike 18 Feared As Coal Lip Hold Expire
The anthracite coal strike award expired Wednesday at midnight after six years of peace that kept 167000 miners at work. Operators in Philadelphia offered a three year renewal, but Beranton Pa miners voted to let the award lapse. Regionwide sentiment favors continuing operation with no ceremony and likely unchanged wages and conditions.
Last Spike Driven On Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound Line
The final spike for the transcontinental railroad linking Chicago to Seattle was driven at 6 pm Monday at Missoula Montana. Chief Engineer Dancny and railroad officials attended the ceremony. Bridges on the line are to be finished in three weeks, ballasting in a few weeks, and within sixty days the road will be turned over for through train service. The line’s total length is multiple miles.
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Chicago
Seattle
Milwaukee
Puget Sound
Misoula
Mont
Dancny
Mun Mallige
Ambush Kills Deputies in Creek Indian Clash near Hickory Ground
In Oklahoma Territory near Checotah, two sheriffs deputies were slain during an ambush on the home of Chit Harjo. Four counties mobilized state militia as clashes with the Snake clan of the Creek Indians escalate.
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Mheri
Okle
Boma
Valley Greats
Citt Mario
Hickory Ground
Ohia
Fred Wen
Checotah
Edward Laon
Hermap Odom
Mcintosh County
Frank Swift
William Carr
Frank Jones
Lee Batemen
Chit Ha
Pierce
Harjo
Law
Hin Wen
Sons of Liberty
United States
Mickory Ground
Texas storm leaves towns wrecked and many killed
A severe electrical storm swept thirty miles north of Fort Worth Texas on Wednesday killing thirteen people and injuring many. Slidell suffered extensive damage with fifty houses and stores destroyed and two buildings left standing. Several towns including Bridgeport Decatur Crafton and Greenwood reported heavy losses. A. D. Price his wife and five children along with a farm hand died in a wrecked home north of Slidell while two Negroes named Clark were struck and killed near Lauder. The storm damaged a church at Crien and caused fatal haystack fires at Slidell. Rain aided crops and livestock despite the devastation.
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Fort Wa
Texan
Slidell
Bridgeort
Decatur
Crafton
A. D. Price
Clark
Lauder
C. Malley
Bat
Greenwood
Criep
Methodist
Taft Approves Dismissal of Captain Fremont
Secretary of War Dickinson ordered Captain John Fremont expelled from the army after Cuba investigations raised charges of false statements and contradictions about his superiors. President Taft confirmed the action, removing the son of the famous Fremont from service.
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Taft
Dickinson
John ©. Fremont
Frelmont
Fremont
Cuba
Army of Pacification
Jeeee
Campaign turmoil in Servia era amid royal scandal
Fragmentary report describes political strife in Servia with royal figures and a disputed death tied to a royal court member. A letter to Premier Nevaberitch hints at international travel plans and political maneuvering as the campaign intensifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berrian Walt
Nevaberitch
Tornado Strikes Southwest Leaving One Dead and Property Damaged
A violent tornado tore through the southwestern area causing a fatality and extensive property damage. Emergency crews worked through the night to reach affected neighborhoods while residents began assessing losses and coordinating shelter.
Edgemont Rivalry and Rail Fence Ruling Highlight South Dakota News
A Provo area murder investigation ends with a suspect captured near Edgemont after an ax killing of Douglas and Mrs Tucker and threats to his wife. In Rapid City, Judge Levi McGee rules railroad fences need not be built unless land is already fully fenced, affecting future damage claims. About 3,000 real estate men attend the Gregory county land sale, bidding on 50,000 acres across 500 tracts as auctions begin at 10:30 AM with prices from 4 to 10 dollars per acre.
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Bartow
Tucker
Provo
Edgemont
Richard Barthe
Douglas Tucker
Hot Springs
Barton
Alliance
Neb
McGee
Pennington County
Rapid City
Levi McGee
Frank Hart
Scenic
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway
Pierre, Rapid City and Northwestern Company
South Dakota
Iowa
Nebraska
South
Dakota
Missouri
Illinois
Gregory County
James W. Witten
Sta
Blind Pupils to Stage Unique Gary Entertainment
A state school for the blind at Gary plans an unusual public entertainment in the near future. Blind pupils will present a play and, though sightless, are trained to move about the stage and perform as well as sighted actors under the guidance of Mr and Mrs Scoles and teachers.
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Gary
Commission plan defeated in Pierre vote defeat
Pierre residents rejected switching to a commission form of government. Less than half the voters cast ballots, with liquor interests opposing the measure winning by twenty six. Supporters say higher turnout could have carried it. the issue will return next year in the general city election.
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Pierre
Four South Dakota postmasters named and new rural routes ordered
Four South Dakota postmasters were appointed Saturday on the recommendation of Memsra. Martin and Burke. James E. Handlin at Hereford Michael L. Noel at Mullen Ralph W. Webster at Orton and Mark Wertz at Utica. Two additional rural routes were ordered at Washington Springs A city delivery service will be established in Manchester June 15 with two car units.
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South Dakota
Memsra
Martin
Burke
James E. Handlin
Hereford
Michael L. Noel
Mullen
Ralph W. Webster
Orton
Mark Wertz
Utica
Weasington Springs
Manchester
Experimental Farm Work Under Professor Willis
Prof Clifford Willis of the state agricultural college at Brookings will supervise breaking eighty acres on the Cottonwood experimental farm chosen by the state board of regents. A state law guides the project, and despite a legislature appropriation of only $1,000 citizens of Cottonwood plan voluntary improvements to prevent delays.
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Clifford Willis
Department of Seeds and Agronomy
State Agricultural College
Brookings
Cottonwood
State Board of Regents
Tech
Schedule agreement reached by county auditors in Pierre
In Pierre Friday the county auditors and State Board met with 37 counties present to approve a real estate assessment schedule. A committee led by Gov Vesey proposed farm assessments at about one third actual value with 10 to over increases. Bank stock remained at 40 percent, and piano and organ assessments were reduced.
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State Board
Pierre
Gov. Vesey
Yankton
Codington
Kingsbury
Brown, Meade, Spink and Clark
Barn Fire and Accidental Deaths Highlight South Dakota News
A barn burned killing Henry Egger after a 22 caliber rifle discharged by his brother during a duck hunt. Clint Marchant died instantly in a hunting accident on a handcar trip. Governor Vessey named two new Supreme Court judges J H McCoy and Louis Nine Head. A Wahl farm fire destroyed horses and equipment, injuring M Wahl. Reward offered in Dunkie crime. Iroquois votes on $3000 waterworks bonds.
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Sioux Falls
Henry
William Egger
Faulk County
Hiattle
Deck Banter
Clint Marchant
Redfield
Marchant
Mt Ducks
Gov. Vessay
Supreme Court
J. H. McCoy
Ciresit
Northwestern line to be rebuilt to first class order
The Chicago and Northwestern railroad, 126 miles long between Iroquois and Hawarden, will be rebuilt to first class condition when weather permits. Materials are placed along the line for full roadbed reconstruction, with the grade raised and graveled. The plan includes laying 80 pound steel rails to replace 60 pound rails as much as possible this season.
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Troquoia
Chicago and Northwestern Company
Iroquois
Hawarden
New Interurban Sought Amid Turbulent Local Moves
Fragmentary OCR reveals talk of interurban ambitions, railroad affairs, and scheduled events. Mentions traders, cattle trade, and a live stock solicitor connected to a Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad, with a date change to avoid clashes with state gatherings.
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le Bean
Thae Mini Aeapolia and
St. Louis
Stan
Idee Bs
Dakota
Interurban Railroad Drive Gains Steam in Clay County
In north central and northeastern Clay County farmers rally for an interurban line from Stour City to Centerville. Over 100 attendees hear calls for unity and rights of way, with capitalists pledging funds once routes are secured. Also noted: Andrew Akasne, 62, of Marindéhl killed by a fall injury involving a broken ankle during prayer, as described in a brief local item.
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Ceatious City
Clay County
Alsen
Stour City
Centerville
Brokre
Andrew Akasne
Marindéhl
Two Cases in Aberdern State and Bison Court Events
In Aberdern Hicks of MUbank investigated suspected flanders in heress. Reappointed embers and others discuss court moves and sales connected to Bison and Pierre. Early plans show large sales and committee updates with references to Abn and national figures.
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Yeuueren Hicks
Mu- Bank
Aberdeen
Flanders
Heress
Great Northern Railway May Extend to Chamberlain
Rumors say the Great Northern contemplates extending from Huron to Chamberlain and possibly to Denver. A Huron Commercial Club deputation met with James J. Hill in Minneapolis and St Paul to explore the plan, with no firm commitment yet but strong expectation of action soon.
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Great Northern Ro
Chamberlain
Great Northern Railway
Huron
Commercial Club
Twin Cities
J. W. Campbell
South Dakota Board of Agriculture
C. N. Mellvaine
Huron Commercial Club
Minneapolis
St. Paul
James J. Hill
Great Northern
Great Northern Company
South Dakota
Denver
Widow of Jack Sully Seeks Rosebud Land Allotment
After months of hearings the United States government concludes testimony in a case brought by Mrs. Mary Sully widow of frontiersman Jack Sully. She and heirs seek about 10 000 acres on the Rosebud reservation valued at about 200 000 dollars to allot to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sully
United States
Jack” Sully
Painful Burnas and Quack Remedies Across Town
An assorted page lists patent medicines and ads including Walter Chataworth and “Palms in my back” anecdotes, Hall’s Catarrh Cure ads promising cures with testimonials, and druggists Kixxax & Manetx Toledo. It also features jokes about vacation time and a political quip from Senator Kuicker regarding imperialism and Bonaparte.
Odd tale and misc. clipped reads from a different era
A fragmented newspaper cut presents an antique reminiscence about the poet William Cullen Bryant and a neighbor recalling Julia Bryant as a child. The text blends anecdote, shop notes, and stray dialogue with unrelated, jumbled lines and a car repair anecdote.
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Cae
John Day
Clio
Bluff City Lumber Company
Pinem
Ark
Duncan
Welt Seseapee
Justice Duncan
Burlneas
Day
Feel Compeny
Tee Utah Puol Company
East Lake City
Utah
Crow Mining
Coaris
Larey Horton
Kaniad City
Sove
Jhes
India
Walved
Tafts
Texas
South Dakota State News
Prof
Willis
Heward
Lamarc
Stanley County
Riley Dunkie
Derver
Board of Trustes
John Wat
Lemp
Wletow
Philip
Rouen
Gate of Barchards
Valiey Cohen
Wareford
Steere
Pricer Sheth
Leper
William J. Walter
Chataworth
Thanys
Dean's Kid
Ney Pilla
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Nirlee
Hall
Kicquer
Bonaparte
Vrs Winstow
Soule & Sivante
Chia
William Cullen Bryant
Misa
Julia Bryant
Julia
Milton
Papas
Mamman
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