West Point graduates praised for duty to civil government
Secretary Taft awarded diplomas to 108 United States Military Academy cadets at the formal graduation in Cullem Memorial hall. He urged new second lieutenants to remain loyal to the civil government, even amid dangers, while noting army life often demands obedience over fame. Col Hugh J. Scott greeted Taft and the ceremony included a salute and a luncheon.
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West Poin N.Y
du Mar
Taft
United States Military Academy
Hugh J. Scott
Col. Scott
Cullam Memorial Hall
Tornado Ravages Mississippi Villages Killing Several
A Friday tornado devastated Mossville Move Mont and Rome in Jones county Mississippi. Reports say six to ten killed with four white residents and two unnamed individuals among the dead. Several injured include Mossville Mercantile manager J Robinson and Mr and Mrs Campbell. Bridges washed out and roads blocked as communications fail.
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Mixessippi
Meriden
Miss
Moseville
Service
Rome
Jones County
Morin
Move
Filla
Graep
Monville
Alec Windham
Heenan
Whitey
Mossville
J. Robinson
Mossville Mercantiin Company
Sore Wiliam Campbell
Marie Campbel
Saxo
Oversubscribed New York Bond Issue Draws Strong Demand
New York bond auction for a 50 million issue drew intense demand and over subscription by six times. Syndicate led by A P Morgan Co and Harvey Fish and Co placed large orders. highest price offered 206. Proceeds to fund corporate purposes.
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New York
Sity
Van
A. P. Morran & Co
Harvey Fish ‘Bons
Nali
Sioux City Live Stock Market Quotations
Sioux City live stock market quotations for Friday show top hogs at 4.20 and top cattle at 5.20 per unit. Prices reflect bid and ask figures from local auctioneers and market participants in Sioux City.
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Sioux City
Lve
Prohibition Hearing In Macon Over Prescribing Alcohol
Dr ALM Speer faced a hearing in MaconGeorgia on charges of violating prohibition by prescribing alcohol to R T Creams. He claimed the liquor was for a slip. West Virginia defeats prohibition as a constitutional amendment fails in the senate after passing the house in Charleston.
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Provribes Mcohol
Teta
Macon
Alm. Speer
West Virginia
Charleston
Vac
House
Priday
Senate
Aldrich
Com Nittes
J. Merion Morgan
Seostor
Suvtenine
Et Tewis
Colo
Carson City
Nee
Mount Plevant
Moh
India
York Pedagogues Debate Restoring Corporal Punishment
In New York the board of education prepares to act on a report from a special committee after collecting 470 responses from superintendents and principals and input from external educators. The survey shows a wide split with 270 favoring restoration and 200 opposed.
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York
Board of, Education
New York City
Snell Insanity Trial Reveals Letters to Millionaire
A Chicago trial features letters written to millionaire Richard Snell, with the defense seeking to prove insanity. Jurors hear notes suggesting a scheme to influence wills, while associates read letters describing affection and requests for money amid the witness list.
Former Governor Foster and Vorsters Named in Bankers Insurance Indictments
Indictments accusing perjury were returned against former New Jersey governor Foster M Vorsters and Frank H. Combes after a grand jury probe into the life insurance society during their official terms. Pleas to the indictments will be entered soon. The Workers Life Insurance Company faced related allegations tied to prior actions and disclosures to the state department.
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New Jersey
Iin
Warkero
Jamber
Indietmena
Ucremey
Fulmwly
Khe Lomra
Witness Testimony Shocks Clyde Gant Trial
Cora Simpson testifies she is not Clyde Gant's wife and never married him. She was the sole witness to the stabbing death of Henry Dickerman, claimed to be killed over alleged intimacy with Gant’s wife. The defense questions a law requiring a wife to testify against her husband. The incident occurred in Betleville Michigan.
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Cora
Kaye
Clyde Ge
Dicker
Lost son reunites with prisoner in St. Louis jail
In St. Louis Missouri a mystery father, after fifteen years in prison for burglary, discovered his son Edward Wirtet in the correction court. The aged nun, moved to tears, identified his son in the prison cage and fainted. The son showed little emotion as officers carried the nun away.
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St. Louis
Win Rulmang
Edward Wirtet
Hia
Farm Cooperative Receiver Appointed for Springfield Harvest Concern
The Farmers Cooperative Harvesting Campus at America, led by William N. Whiteley known as the reaper king, has fallen into receivership after five years of operation following the binder boat organization.
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Losars
Springfield
Parmers Cooperative
America
William N. Whiteley
Train Robbery and Fatalities Reported in Digest
Report cites a Chicago Milwaukee St Paul train robbery with a $300 express money package seized en route. Farmer Marin Lowrie, 54, of Belvidere Illinois, is killed by a train near Detroit a day after, while another man in Illinois is fatally struck. coroner investigating cause. Philadelphia port records note January revenue rising by 4 million over last year, signaling business revival.
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la Crosae
Wis
In Crnexe
Dylinn
Vriery
Parmer
Belvidere
Wic
Marin Lowrie
Iying Af & Bert
Oumness Revoval
Philadelphia
Hill
Philaadphia
Sanitary Rules Alarm Alaska Interior Conditions Report
Judge Gunnison warned that contagion in Alaska threatens all residents including whites. He criticized legislation empowering territorial authorities to enforce sanitary rules and noted natives with contagious diseases travel and lodge with white citizens, violating sanitary norms. Tuberculosis and trachoma cases were highlighted as proof of spreading disease.
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Mewskin
Washington
United States
Gunnison
Dunyau
Alaska
Wisborltiee
Guinn
Rend
Five Kandii Wreck Bank at Viewurs Town Robbery
A heavily armed gang terrorized Viewurs Town at dawn wrecking the Farmers Bank building. They fired on deputies, stole cash after blasting the vault, and exchanged shots with sheriffs before fleeing. Governor Folk offered a $490 reward for the bandit’s capture.
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Barly
Polation
Cuanier Bumison
Gov Folk Hak Biter
Boys in Phil Ferryboat Disaster Near Gloucester
Four boys near Gloucester, Massachusetts drifted from a ferry crew and were carried by the tide. The drifting craft tangled debris and vanished from sight as rescuers searched the area.
Mystery mob attack claims man held then released
A man described as Black and named in obscure terms was reportedly taken from a jail by a mob of about 100 men and later freed. Officials say he was attacked and wounded as he attempted to leave town, with witnesses giving varying accounts.
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Washington
KPH
Eleeworth
Kins
Steamer Pursuit Details Catch Up in German Vessel Case
In Mobile Alabama the steamer Parnes Hunayay pursued the German steamer Delia after a theft at sea. Officials report Captain Hanks of the Winwna cutter left port Thursday morning in pursuit, with a $200 bounty offered. Arthur Hay, superintendent at Middleport, was seized in Vermont as part of the coordinated effort.
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Parnes Hunayay
Mobile
Ala
Winwna
Hanks
Delia
Vermont
Fener
Arthur Jo. Hayy
Petree
Middleport
Umipany
Sonik Amurica
Wreck Plot in New York Express Foiled
A disturbed note describes an attempt to wreck a New York express train. A crate or pile was placed on the truck and later found by a section man who removed it. The report lists scattered names and unclear details from the damaged text.
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F&o
Cram
Girard
New YorkJhideo Express
Unclear: Military Transport Arrives in Philippines
Fragmentary report notes a transport arrival from the Philippines with references to cavalry and local figures. Details are garbled and names are not reliably identifiable.
Fallimore Institution Offers Large Education Grant
Fallimore Institution and Morgan College engage in a funding dispute over a $50,000 education grant. Neeve College receives a separate offer of $39.06, while McAndrew Carnegie appears to influence the arrangements in Fallimore. The estate youths education plan remains the central issue.
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Neeve College
Fallimore
McAndrew
Carnegie
Morgan College
Honor to ex governor Neyton Eamands at Yankton
South Dakota Territory news recounts ex-governor Neyton Eamands who served as territorial governor during a crisis period. Born in XI axare, he moved to Michigan before 1932 and later led during civil strife, guiding governance along the Missouri and Sioux rivers amid settlement growth and frontier challenges.
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Orien Dukets
Sistesman
Yankton
Neyton Eamands
Merernor
Dakota
Yarkton National Tank
Yarike
Xiaxare
County
N.W Muyste
Peeks
Weehtenaw Counsty
Mich
Kahut
Lincoln
Ula
Elvil Etrife
Miseiur
Saux
Edney Wat
Bark Beetles Enemies of Woodpeckers Studied by Washington Scientists
Washington scientists detain bark beetles from Black Hill forest locations to deter woodpeckers. Birds’ stomach contents are preserved and sent to Washington for analysis to identify beetles shown to cause damage.
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Stati
Woodpecker
Washington
Une Lea
Hamilton
Denis
Rogers
Gree
Wondpeckers
Black Hille National Forest
Wanhivastun
Mariced Pleepy Years Celebration In New York
A fragmented notice notes a celebration connected to Gen. wit Vis George Wo Carpenter of Watbarn with signatures and references to Alen Cotes. It mentions dates around March and July 1988 and a New York event or attendance by a Gen. Car. porter van Berti Mh Erte counly N.Y.
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Wit Vis
George Wo Carpenter
Watbarn
W. Taper
Alen Cotes
New York
Porter van Berti
Erte Counly N.Y
Prison Term Set in Local Crime Case at Falls Penitentiary
The Tornier was sentenced to eight years for robbery and counterfeiting alongside a co defendant. Linder faced theft charges and pleaded guilty before Justice Joris, receiving a one year sentence. Case details reference Falls and Lake counties with multiple named defendants and proceedings.
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Tha
Sinus Falls
Euehtown Menithe
Linder
Aetioe Joris
Lake County
Tranmer
Big Mitchell Banquet in Honor of Dedication Day
An event titled Big Mitchell Banquet marked the dedication day of a new Methodist church. The ceremony honored Lincoln's birthdays and included a large church membership and invited guests.
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Linculn
Bank incorporation details for Underwood city and Pierre notice
Fragmentary text reports a state bank incorporation at Underwood and a new bank planned on the North Western extension through Penineten county with officials Serr, Thomas J Cobertie, FH Meyer and others associated at Tynan and Tider.
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Underwood
Pierre
Underwood State Bank
Underwowd
Penineten
Mie
Eorporaone
Ducal
Serr
Thomas J
Cobertie
Tynan
Meyer
Tider
Desperate Efforts Amid Strained Funds in Broad County
The report details a local effort to raise funds as residents urged action on a public project. Citizens including families in Mosier and Tacmuriy urged officials to accelerate support while noting $14 and multiple pledges to cover a General fund.
Convicted Bad Man U8 George Sentenced to Ten Years
William Kutule George, known as a mixed blood figure, was found guilty in Hanson County of horse theft and cattle rustling after a venue change from Lyman County. He received five years on each charge, totaling ten years to serve. Sheriff Sheldon had earlier directed arrests in Wonksaga related to rustling charges.
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Hiffalo
George
Sheritt Sim Sheldon
Toman County
William
Kutule
Lynn Paunty
Sherif Sheldon
Lyman
Elrouit Court
Lyman Coun
Hanson
Aberdeen railroad thefts prompt two more arrests
In Aberdeen an inquiry yields two additional arrests in a coal theft ring tied to the Milwaukee railroad. E G Anderson faces charges of complicity after a cargo of coal was stolen. Malley and Lewis are also implicated in related thefts as investigators pursue suspects across locations.
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Aberdeen
Anderain
Milwaukee Railroad
Anderson
Wee Qwerrth
Milwaukee
Malley
Grant Mercury
Tacar Pt
Milwekee
Peculiar Wedding Deal Sparks Controversy in Town
A striking tale from a local wedding unfolds with Dr. Keogh and Blimberh TLishdeer amid a controversial sale of a woman. Details mention a misbegotten marriage pact, a hush of silence, and a demand for 4000 as settlement, shaking Halsworth as residents ponder rightful remedies.
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Ries
Keogh
Bo de Smith
Dolcies
Neely Arinnhe Baader
Msciv
Chen
Remieh
Wit
Horna
Amir
Dance tragedy at Deadwood theater injures dancer
Annette Ban Deyn and Drake Werlee performed a Bantamnee act when a fan collapsed a platform. The weighty bong broke in two as a partner fell, sending them over an edge. Ban Deyn sustained severe injuries and cannot dance again.
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Annette Ban Deyn
Apantross
Deadwood Weater
Drake Werlee
Wae
Burgeo
Dunce
Elevator Plans Set at Ethan for 24000 Bushel Capacity
A stockholders meeting of the Permera Elevator company organized by local farmers near Ethan Daviven county will review plans and specifications for a new elevator. The facility is to hold 24000 bushels with construction starting as soon as possible. The Milwaukee Railway company has granted site rights on the right of way.
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Permera Elevator Company
Ethan
Daviven County
Mi Waukee Railway Company
Clover Seed Profits Boosted by Eastern Market Shipments
Farmers in northeastern Borthomme County shifted to clover seed last season and shipped a carload to an eastern market. They report profits from 30 to nearly 50 dollars per acre, with seed valued at eight dollars per bushel and typical yields of four bushels per acre.
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Borthomme
Mey
Elthur
Abe Roe
Thas
Dame Neuve
Dakota National Guard Plans July Camp Escapement
A conference of officers in Watertown decided to hold a state wide encampment for all troops starting July 6. The event will include Black Hills region units and is set to recruit and prepare soldiers across the state.
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Milita
Dakota National Guard
Adil
Bngtosty
Watertown
Black Wille
Incorporation Proposal On Tap For Rikluer City
At a local election to be held Tuesday February 18 voters of the town will consider incorporating Rikluer as a city under state law.
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Fitter
Shmt Place
Rikluer
Fire Victim Buried At Beresford Funeral
The funeral for Wtile Lola Walker, burned when bed clothing caught fire from a kitchen stove, was held Tuesday with many attendees. In Milbank, an employee attempted muriatic acid suicide. recovery doubtful, domestic trouble cited.
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Wtile
Lola Walker
Beresford
Milbank
South Dakota turning points in primary colors and court records
The article notes party ballot color designations in a heated primary setup, updates on a Rapid City school district building grants from Washington, and county court statistics including divorces and desertion cases. It also covers local Democratic strategy in Pierre, an upcoming state charities conference at Redfield, and planned talks by prominent figures on social welfare topics.
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Merre
United State
Tacilus
Rapid City
Washingt
Congressinal
Wyatem Anu Bk.pon
Washinton
Senate Debates On Currency and Criminal Code Amid Aggressive Session
The Senate spent most of Friday on the national budget and the Aldrich currency bill with heated exchanges over private bills and banking powers. Debate touched on the criminal code and tariff questions as House members and senators pressed for amendments, with leaders like Aldrich, Payne, and Bryan shaping the discourse before adjournment.
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Swuatat Rayner
Marylant
Senate
Dent
Mesara
Camill
New Jorney
Fantia
Whitham
Bryan Me
Lewke
Hegan
Fragmentary Notes on Charity, Loot, and Public Concerns
Brief items report a Rochester police incident, a charity shoe giveaway in New York for 5000 men, a Pekin loot tale up for sale, and an investigation into a $178000 Chicago treasury robbery. Other notes mention unclaimed New York treasury funds, an Italian citizens meeting in New York, and hydrophobia treatments in Sewre.
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Pire
Rochester
Thome
Sullivan
New York
Edwin Hl. Conger
Pekin
London Tribune
Hia
Piblic
Tyne
Ube
Treasury
Chicago
New York City
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