Jury acquits Joan Todd in notable Dakota murder trial
June 24 in Daktoa a jury returned a not guilty verdict in the case of Joan Todd charged with the killing of her friend Jerry Todd. The jury deliberated after a late midnight session, the foreman A M Clark announced the acquittal as court officials noted the long deliberation and mixed reactions from spectators.
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Rer Bo. Dak
Dury
Joan ‘Todd
Jerry Todd
Rice
Gtate
Heffron
Thos
B. Harvey
Robert P. Stewart
Pedgee
Avon
Gooth Dakota
Jeanette ‘Todd
Clark
Spearfish
J. M. Ready
Polo
Chris Rute
A. McMillan
Central
Seed
F. Joley
Spon
A. M. Wilson
James McDermott
Upper Fate
Bellém
Bewart Conners
Iron Greek
Mike Cain
J. R. Curpen
F. Cardinal
Banée
Jurymien
Court Witisials
Arpipen
Amarthouns
Mosis
North Dakota Primary Focus on Congress and Senators
Bismarck ND June 39 The primary election today centers on choosing a congressman and two senators due to the death of Genstor M N Johnson. A factional fight looms as the state elects its 2 U.S. senators this year. In nearby notes South Dakota reports William E Gweeney a prominent Young business man of Lyman County died in Chicago after medical treatment at 32.
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Bismarck
N. D
Genstor M. N. Johnson
South Dakota
William E.gweeney
Lyman County
Chicago
Road Open Between Whitewood and Spearfish Despite Court Stay
In Whitewood South Dakota two work crews began a night grade of a new road linking Whitewood with Spearfish. Courts had blocked the project but workers pressed on from both ends. The road will cut the distance to about ten miles and improve mail service with grading to start soon, aiming for operation by October.
State Children’s Home Society Aids 1666 Kids
The South Dakota Children's Home Society in Sioux Falls reports caring for 1,666 children since its founding. It praises loyal state support and notes a growing push for an annual statewide tag day to fund the home’s ongoing work and its impact on society.
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota Children's Home Society
Ife
Preliminary Hearing in Butte Murder Case
Belle Fourche June 28 The preliminary hearing for E B Stambaugh charged with first degree murder in the killing of Louis Arpan on Indian Creek Tuesday was held Friday noon. He was bound over to the circuit court without bail. Defense retains A J Plowman of Deadwood. Charleston: In Codington County libel suit Schull vs Hopkins the supreme court reversed a lower court ruling and ordered a new trial noting truth and good faith may shield a defendant from liability if no malice is shown, even with false publication.
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EK. Stambaugh
Belle Fouche
E. EB. Stambaugh
Louis Arpan
Indian Creek
TD. W. Save
A. J. Plowman
Deadwood
Traveling Men to Meet at Annual Black Hills Session
Met Springs D Jena 32 The Black Hills Traveling Man's association will hold its regular annual meeting at their place from July 1 to July 10 inclusive Pan Fouke of this city is president. Fat Springs citizens plan extensive preparations to entertain the knights of the grip.
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Met Springs
Jena
Black Hills
Affinity Cash Lawsuit Filed In Stamford Court
A Stamford court filing cites Affinity Cash and B F Davis versus W C Lantz and Jim Umage Walt over a 96000 claim. The entry notes a civil action issued yesterday in the ongoing dispute.
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Stamford
B. F. Davis Ve. W. C. Lantz Jim
Umage
Walt
Alirn
John L Sullivan Corbett Jeffries Reno News Brief
June 24 Reno reports John L Sullivan greeted by training staff and elated by ovation predicting victory. James J Corbett says Jeffries does not want to see Sullivan after articles. Jeffries trains with labored breathing easing. Lanford Ketchell fight slated for Fourth canceled.
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Jonnson
Nes
Reno
Nevada
Jonns
Sullivan
Jeffries Cottage
Corbett
Jefrica
Jeffries
Roosevelt Dines With Rough Rider Friends
New York City June 23 Roosevelt and eight Rough Riders had luncheon at the Harvard club and shared war stories. They then left for Coney Island while Roosevelt proceeded to Oyster Bay. Bringen wine nomination Pierre June 23 officials count shows Brinker progressive leading Foster by 64 votes for the Place.
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Roosevelt
Rough Rider
New York City
Rough Riders
Harvard Club
Coney
Oyster Bay
Pierre
F. F Brinker
K. Q. Foster
Tan Barnhart Overcome by Heat in House Floor Incident
Washington reports Representative Henry A Barnhart of Rochester Indiana fainted from heat prostration and was treated. sentence notes recovery. In Castana Iowa a racket store owned by P T Thomy son burned after sunlight ignited fireworks display. estimated loss around $1000 with no insurance.
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Tan Barnhart
Washington
Henry A. Barnhart
Rovhester
Indiana
Castana
Iowa
P. T. Thomyson
County Crops in Fine Condition Despite Heavy Rain
Rain has boosted crop prospects in Rosebud county with dry land fields yielding well and irrigation areas showing strong growth. Wheat and grain cutting may start July 1. Separate note mentions Dr. Thomas Michelson joining the Smithsonian staff to study Algonquin languages and a Fort Forsyth area sheep shipment of 270 double deck cars planned by the Forayth brothers.
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Forsyth
Rosebud
Thomas Michelson
University of Mis
Wireless progress in the Northwest amplifies long distance telegraph
North American Wireless Corporation reports rapid gains in the Northwest with Dr. Lee De Forest on tours through Western Canada. Seattle hosts a powerful wireless telegraph and telephone station nearing completion. government contracts four army transports with sparkless telegraph. Plans include trans Pacific service and future station erections in multiple Dakota towns and Pacific coast cities.
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West
Seattle
Wash
North American Wireless Corporation
Northwest
Lee de Forest
Copany
Vancouver
B. C
Western Canada
Pacific Coast
Victor
Wireles
Everet
United States
Dix
Kilpatrick
Dr. de Forest
California
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Fresno
West Middle West
Southwest
South Dakota
Company
Aberdhen
Deadwood
Huron
Lead
Madison
Mitchel
Pierre Rapid City
Sioux Falls
Yemkton
Watertown
Tin workers strike at Martin's Ferry riot erupts
Bridgeport Ohio June 29 rioting marked the opening of the 1200 man strike at Laughlin Unmill of Whitaker Glessner Co at Martin's Ferry Workers refuse to work with strikebreakers and relief donors Several houses dynamited and men injured as the nationwide total on strike reaches 6000.
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Bridgeport
Ohio
Laughlin
Whitaker-Glessner Company
Martin's Ferry
Miners to Return to Work in Missouri and Nearby States
Thomas B. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers of America, said tonight that about 30,000 miners on strike since April 1 will return to work in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas by July 5. Also reported, Cleveland records two earthquake shocks from nearby area, lasting about an hour, estimated to be within 3,000 miles of Cleveland.
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St. Louis
Thomas B. ‘Lewis
United Mine Workers of America Tonight
Suta
Mine Workers of America
Missouri
Kansas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texan
Cleveland
Ohio
Father Odenbach
Stignation College Today
Taft Special Car Arrives in Boston at 8 14 A M
Boston dispatch reports President Tafts special car reaching Boston at 8 14 this morning with Taft planned to address attendees. Local officials and journalists followed the arrival and prepared for his remarks.
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Sident
Boston
Mass
Taft
Vast land opened for settlers in Big Wry County
Miles City Montana June 29 to July 19 a large tract known as Big Wry County will be opened to homesteaders. About 600 000 acres spanning 36 by 30 miles will be divided into 320 acre parcels for each settler. Filings start in Miles City with five year residence required. The land lies with Hedstron east Jordan west Viall north and stretches thirty miles north of Miles City.
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Miles City
Ment
Big Wry County
Hedstrow
Jordon Jom
Viall
Traveler Found Dead Near Kimes Mill
Pete McGuire, 60, long-time Roubaix resident, was found dead near Kimes Saw Mill after spending the night under trees while traveling. Cause of death listed as heart failure.
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Bturgia
Pete McGuire
Roubaix
Kimes
Pasersby
Death of Granville G. Bennett Pioneer Judge of Deadwood
Granville G. Bennett Deadwood pioneer and former associate Dakota Supreme Court judge died after liver trouble. Born October 9, 1823 in Middletown Ohio, he helped organize Black Hills courts, served in Congress, and was a vocal public figure in Deadwood and Lawrence County. Funeral arrangements set with W. C. Rees. services at 350 Williams Street.
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Deadwood
Granville G. Bennett
Overland Hotel
John H. Burne
Seth Bullock
Bennett
Territorial
Dakota Territory
Estelling
Chicago Record-Herald
Helen
Times-Herald
Hot Springs
Gaylord
Kearney
Neb
Judge Bennett
Pierre
Thia Tate
Williams Street
W. C. Rees
Pioneer Society
Bar Association
G. A
Middletown
Butler County
Ohio
Peter and Mary (Pinkerton) Bennett
Washington College
Washington
Laws
Iowa
Thomas J. McKean
Supreme Court of Dakota
Grant
Congress
Dakota
Supreme Court of
Black Hills
Ettizen
Alwrence County
McKinley
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Congregational Church
Washington, Town
Mary Canoon
Bandits Suspected of Train Robbery Near Lake City
Bast Lake City Utah June 29 authorities say fourteen suspects have been arrested but officials doubt they are the Oregon Short Line gang that robbed the eager train on Monday. The bandits are believed hiding in a cave near Little Mounta and several officers are continuing the pursuit.
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Bast Lake City
Utah
Zeppelin Dirigible Crashes After Long Flight in Germany
A Zeppel in airship with 20 newspapermen aloft drifted during a 10 hour flight near Dusseldorf. One motor failed and the craft wrecked after striking trees, all passengers escaping by rope ladders as gas and fuel ran out. Count Zeppelin plans a smaller replacement capable of carrying 40 people.
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WBLE
Dunseldorf
Ger
Zeppelin
Teutuburgain Forest
Count Zeppelin
No Organized White Slave Traffic Found
New York June 29 The land jury adjourned after deliberating six months and urged inspection of picture shows regulation of manicure and massage parlors and crusade against street prostitutes. They found no organized traffic in women but noted profiteers belonged to many organizations not acting formally in this vice. John D Rockefeller, Jr. was foreman of the jury.
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New York
Land
John D. Rockefeller
Tey
Rapid City Man Weds Lead City Girl
Harry Devers of Rapid City wed Catherine Jones at her mother Mrs T T Jones at 120 Grand avenue. The couple departed at 2 p m on the Burlington for a brief stay at Sylvan Lake before settling in Rapid City. Margaret Jones, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid with Cecil Lame of Rapid City as groomsman.
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Harry Devers
Rapid City
Catherine Jones
T. T. Jones
Grand Avenue
Rev. Kirby
The
Baptist Church
Burlington
Sylvan Lake
Margaret Jones
Cecil Lame
Roosevelt at Harvard Graduation Exercises
Boston Mass June 29 Roosevelt took part in the graduation exercises at Harvard where 800 diplomas were granted graduates. German Socialists report large gains Berlin Ger June 29 Because of gains by Socialist vote the prediction made that next election will show 100 Socialista members instead of 40 as at present.
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Boston
Mass
Roosevelt
Hardvard
Berlin
Ger
Socialista
The Work of Congress A Fair Summary of Bills
A condensed review lists passed measures including railroad safety devices and improved appliances, the postal savings bank bill, statehood for Arizona and New Mexico, campaign contribution publicity, withdrawal of public lands by the president, and $260000 for the tabulation board. It notes actions on the lighthouse service, two new battleships, reclamation certificates, and mining bureau work. It also mentions regulatory moves and bills not passed such as federal incorporation and Alaska governance reform.
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Congress
Postal Savings Bank
Statehood
Arizona
New Mexico
Tabte Board
Bureau of Mines and Mining
Lighthouse Service
Alaska
Bureau of Public Health
Jury Discharged in Browne Case by Chicago Court
June 29. The jury in the Browne case was discharged today after they could not reach a verdict. Judge McHickney presided, and the proceedings were adjourned with the case pending.
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BROWN
Sfoor
Chicago
le O'Neill Browne
Sous
McHickney
Browa
Another Murder at Lead Day Ag Result Shootings
A late night shooting in Lead yesterday left one dead and investigations ongoing. Police say the incident followed reports of gunfire near downtown venues and are reviewing surveillance and witness statements.
Card Game Tragedy Lands Man in Custody in Lead City
In Nick Pupich's saloon last night about 8:50, Mike Shuk was shot and lies dying at St. Joseph's Hospital. John Petrovich, said to be involved in a friendly dispute over a card game, is jailed on homicide charges after firing a single shot that struck Shuk in the intestines.
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Nick Puptch
Lead City
Mike Shuk
St. Joseph's Hospital
John Petrovich
Shuk
Heffron
Pupich
Petrovich
Slough
Plunkett
Shub
Witneses
Nick Pupich
The Barby Stare in Public Babies Observe Adults
A fragment discusses the unsettling habit of adults staring at babies on buses or trains. It suggests babies read people and shape character, noting how mothers interpret admiration and how a baby’s gaze tests the observer. The piece recalls a jerky head turn and a musician’s soul finding small legends in the moment.
Taft Arrives As First Lady Opens Executive Office
President arrives this morning as Mrs Taft opens the executive office. Mrs Taft says Beles and improvements are underway in the automobile project linked to the president’s visit.
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Robert Taft
Las
Mra Taft
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Tony
Mars Record
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Harvard
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