Taft Trip Movement Amid May Meeting In New York
A May 2 meeting in New York draws attention amid Taft’s travels. Reported events include a Daly’s Theatre performance of If I Were King, and emphasis on Taft’s long White House work hours, private car travel, and key discussions with Senators and leaders regarding policy costs.
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Henry Wines
Daly's Theater
Washing- Mee Wes
R Water
Pennaytventa
Taft
White House
Sary Leeders
Rochester Fire Destruction Hits Hundreds Homeless
A fire swept 25 miles through Rochester New York destroying sections of the city Tuesday. Loss estimates reach four and a half million dollars as relief from Buffalo and nearby cities is sought. Rain began at six that evening easing some hardship for residents amid smoldering embers. Thieving was halted by rain as one boy jailed for pipe incident faces charges in Galena Kansas. A jury in California weighs a bribery case involving Patrick Calhoun of United Railroads. May 7 is set for a death sentence for Joaquin Segarra in Panama Canal murder case.
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Rochester
Buffalo
Jefferson Birthday Dinner Highlights Democratic Tariff Stance
The National Democratic Club in New York City marked the 146th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson with a dinner at the Savoy Hotel. Speakers denounced protection and tariff policies while Democratic leaders from various states attended. Separately, a weekend auto crash near Metis Kan left Patel Ano Acchieni and Grover Walter seriously injured, with five others hurt.
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New York Ciy
Congress
Democratic Clube
New York City
Hotel Savoy
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Patel Ano Acchieni
Grover Walter
First Nations
Beak
Metis
Kan
Revolt against Young Turks rocks Constantinople in April
Report from April 14 describes a garrison mutiny in Constantinople as troops seize the parliament, fire on officials and civilians, kill deputies and officers, and force changes in government. Mitral Pasha resigns as grand vizier while deputies are attacked en route to the chamber and the city braces for new cabinet formation amid Easter holidays.
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Tle
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Srveral
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Mitral Pasha
Tildis
Arstan
Justice
Peru
Marine
Senators Propose Tariff Amendment On Monopolies
Senator Cummins outlines an amendment to the senate tariff bill defining a monopoly as absence of competition and denying duties on such goods. Citizens may sue for injunctions to block duties while the government may seek free admission of claimed monopolized commodities. A year after, restoration to dutiable status requires proof of competition. Senator Dolliver plans related amendments but delays public detail while studying dual tariff and drawback features.
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Senate
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Aldrich Committee
Interurban Cars Collide Near Gary Indiana
Ten men seriously injured and many more hurt in a head-on collision on the Chicago Lake Shore and South Bend Interurban line two miles west of Gary Indiana. Eastbound car with twenty aboard had all but one escape injury. Front ends telescoped as cars collided on a down grade near an elevated crossing. Eight of the seriously hurt rushed to Gary hospital. all expected to recover. Injured came from Indiana and Chicago.
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Ind
Chicago, Lake Shore
South Bend
Hammond
Sury
Indiana Points
Chicago
Black Hand Murder in Chicago Grocer Shot Dead
In Chicago, Joseph Fillipolli a grocer was shot before his store as his wife and baby stood nearby. An Italian suspect later confessed to involvement and a letter demanding 1000 dollars was found at a saloon. Fillipolli died in hospital. his brother in law had earlier received a payment demand and was shot.
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Chicago
Black Hand Society
Joseph Fillipolli
Fillipelli
Fillipolli
Judge Grants New Trial in Aurora County Robbery Case
Judge Frank B. Smith of the Fourth Circuit circuit court granted a new trial to Harry Davlin of Aurora County who was found guilty in a prior term of the holdup and robbery of O Killings. Davlin posted a 1200 bond and awaits retrial in the fall term. The case has drawn local attention amid the involvement of Otto Mull, an alleged instigator now serving a term in the Sioux Falls penitentiary. The reason for the new trial centered on alleged prejudicial jury instructions. Separately, the Sioux Falls grand jury returned indictments including thirteen counts against former Dallas U S Commissioner Anson Wagar for embezzlement related to trust funds held for homesteaders in Rosebud country. Wagner, the U S attorney, sought arraignment.
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Frank B. Smith
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Harry Davlin
Aurora County
O. Killings
Otto Mull
Sioux Falls
Mull
Arte Reform School
Plankington
Davlin
Dallas
United States Grand Jury
Easton
Anson Wagar
United States
Gregory County
Orland
United States Land Office
Mitchell Trust
Rosebud
Wagner
Wagar
Frank R. Alkens
Carland
North Dakota educators meet in Aberdeen session
The sixth annual Northern South Dakota Educational association convened in Aberdeen for a two day session. Prof E C Perisho of the University of South Dakota spoke on conserving natural resources urging focus on youths needs and development. Saturday featured papers on professional subjects and officer elections. The article also notes a Perry County seat dispute at Belle Fourche involving Bison and Lemmon, with Judge Rice urging regular meetings at Bison where suitable quarters exist.
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Aberdeen
E. C. Perisho
University of South Dakota
Isionora
Bison
Perkins County
Lemmon
Belle Fourche
Rice
New County
Malmberg's Second Arrest Over Mortgage Land Sale
Webster city auditor Carl Malmberg faces a second arrest charged with selling mortgaged land to an Iowa buyer and failing to disclose the mortgage on the abstract. The 160 and 160 acre quarter sections were tied to the same loan, with alleged tampering on the mortgage documents. Malmberg waived preliminary exam and posted bond for the next circuit court term.
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Carl Malmberg
Elty
Webster
State Circuit Court
Malmberg
Towa
County Regter of
Deads
Divorce Rates Rise in South Dakota Colonies
A 1908 vital statistics report shows 665 divorces in the state, up 113 from the prior year. Of these, 239 were to bona fide residents, while colonists accounted for the rest. Minnehaha led with 154 cases, Lincoln with 64, as the colonies disperse with changing laws.
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Pierre
Vital Statistical Department
Minnehaha County
Lincoln County
Thieves at Huron
While the wood and coal sheds of PD M Bult of Huron burned Friday night thieves entered the hardware store of J M Stiver and carried away several hundred dollars worth of property including guns and revolvers Some were sold to parties in the railway yards and in that 9800 or 3600.
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PD. M. Bult
Huron
J. M. Stiver
Missing 3 Year Old Feikens Boy Found In Vermillion River
Fragmentary report says the body of Albert aged 5 was found in the Vermillion River area. The text mentions a potper of the ill-fated Herman river and a mother with two other children, plus references to a meeting of Boring Presbytery and illnesses. details are garbled.
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Herman
Hernia
Thane
Etier
Hesantae
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Pene
Wae
Wiis
Dest County Fair to Move Race Meet to Clear Lake
At the annual meeting of the Dest County Fair association a motion passed to join the American Trotting Association and relocate the next exhibition and race meet to Clear Lake on September 28 29 and 30. Directors were authorized to build new permanent grounds facilities and update the premium list. Capital stock rose from 1250 to 2500.
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Dest County Fair Association
American Trotting Association
County Association
Auto Runaway Injures Meyer and Kills Horse
A runaway plowed team near Marrold frightened by an auto threw driver Meyer, severely injuring him and killing one horse. Auto driver fled. number not obtained. Also reports a Portland-style concussion case in Aberdeen, a Milwaukee freight wreck at Java with sixteen cars off track, and resignations to pursue fruit farming in Medford. Deaths in Frankton county reach a record March tally of 31.
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Meyer
Hart
Java
Mehaner
Aberdeen
Marvin Tripp
O. F. Wailer
Milwaukee Road
Medford
Ore
Homestake Mining Plans 7,000 HP Electric Plant Project
The Homestake Mining Company of Lead announces a major project costing over 1 million dollars. A new electric power plant on Spearfish creek will supply 7,000 horsepower to Lead mills and mines, with 200 workers and eight tunnels ranging 2,000 to 4,000 feet. Richard Blackstone will head the program under Supt. T. J. Grier.
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Lead
Spearfish Creek
Jerrok
Engwood
Ellison
Golden Prospect
Warrants To Be Called Clearing Legislative Expenses
General fund warrants for the Sith will be called to March 16 clearing legislative expense warrants up to register No 18979. Total of just over $200,000 drawn from premiums paid during the session. Banks holding warrants at a premium will receive very small returns for the short period since issuance.
Wool Outlook Promises Higher Wool Prices This Spring
Western state wool growers are optimistic as offered prices rise from about 18 cents last year to 28 cents before shearing. Some contracts are already set at that level, but most buyers expect the market to reach 25 cents or more by the time buyers arrive on the ground. Shearing has started in the far western part of the state.
Postmaster Arrested for Liquor Sales in Conata
Deputy Sheriff arrested Irving E. Littig a storekeeper and postmaster at Conata a town of about 250 inhabitants sixty miles east of Rapid City on a charge of selling liquor without a license. He was brought to the local station by Deputy Sheriff Baken following persistent bootlegging complaints county commissioners had directed Star Attorney Wood to enforce liquor laws.
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Chu
Irving E. Littig
Conata
Rapid City
Baken
Wood
Hills Girl Dies Caring for Sick Child in Diphtheria Case
Hazel Richey an 18 year old ranchman's daughter near Whitewood lost her life after nursing a sick child who then contracted diphtheria and died within two days. The child survived. The article also lists bankruptcy discharges granted by Judge Carland and pardons issued by Gov. Vessey, including individuals from South Dakota.
Congress Debates Census Bill and Tariff Measure
Senate and House action centers on a bill to provide for the thirteenth census and civil service reforms, while tariff legislation advances with the Payne bill. Debate focuses on civil service appointments, committee amendments, and potential presidential veto threats. The House votes 217 to 161, with party splits, and moves to contain additional rules for future sessions.
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Civil Service Commission
House
Austin
Tenn
Imenaire
Louisiana
Broussard
Estopinal
Pujo
Wickliffe
Champ Clark
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