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Newspaper
Philip Weekly Review
Location
Philip, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1910
Page
6
A wealthy Italian man was stabbed on the street with multiple blades. Pietre Molehas has been arrested on suspicions of involvement.
The piece surveys wartime pensions totaling 462 million yearly, listing state counts and foreign pensioners, plus a critique of the immigration system. It notes veterans aged 107 and 108, and cites harsh views of Chinese migration and border patrols. The language reflects a 19th century U.S. newspaper tone.
May 4 report from Reekieed Ti notes a panea meeting of visitors with ongoing plans and statements by the Weer and organizers.
Information via Houx Faille says Judge Curland named John P. Belding of Deadwood as special master with power to sell the Missouri River and Southwestern Railway under foreclosure. The line runs Rapid City to Mystery in the Black Hills, once nicknamed the Windy and Dusty, with history of strikes, forest-fire litigation, and prior receivership.
The Yankton Press and Dakota Nostalgia notes a rare Halley’s comet appearance inviting readers to stay up late for a view. It humorously suggests gathering families or friends, planning long observations, and enjoying light refreshments while waiting for the celestial visitor.
Clay Robinson Co market letter from Sioux City dated May 2 reports sharp declines in fat cattle prices due to limited supply. Heavy well fattened dressed steer prices drop 26 to 35 cents, while light beeves and fat cows ease 10 to 16 cents. Quotations for beeves range 5.75 to 7.76, cows 4.50 to 6.75, thin cows 2.60 to 3.50, and fat bulls 4.25 to 6.25, with overall branch trade down about 60 cents per head.
Lucius Alexander arrested in Hill City by Sheriff Hewett faced Judge Worth and was bound over to the circuit court’s next term opening May 17. He, employed at the Colonial House, took $40 from boarder Grover Bedford’s room and an additional smaller sum.
Roosevelt party arrives in Amsterdam for reception with Queen Wilhelmina then travels to Apeldoorn before a special train to Amsterdam for a dinner in their honor. Paris reports French soldiers staging a sham battle for Col. Roosevelt with him cheered by Mott amid military displays. Beau G Santanrs in Kansas City charged over patronage links to his father-in-law Colonel Gwomas.
Tens of thousands of Turkish troops clash with Alganian rebels in a brutal confrontation described as a genuine war. Both sides launch fierce offensives across multiple fronts as authorities warn of escalating violence and civilian impact.
The article reports in April that the Albanian revolt has escalated into civil war with about 60,000 rebels and troops clashing. It states that rebels are cutting off the arms of prisoners as Turkish soldiers disregard parole and rebels cannot care for captives.
An advertisement claims backache signals kidney trouble and promotes Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co. It describes success in relieving kidney congestion and inflammation, urging readers to remember the brand and buy for 50 cents a box at local dealers. The seller is listed as Buffalo, New York.
Wilmington Delaware May 4 Judge George Gray celebrated his 70th birthday receiving congratulations from across the country. Gray lifelong Delaware resident and former United States senator for fourteen years served on the joint high commission with Canada, the 1898 peace commission, and the 1900 Hague arbitration. He led Roosevelt coal strike commission and has been a United States circuit court judge since 1899.
Fire in Aomori on May 3 destroyed 7 000 buildings starting at 2 a m leaving hundreds injured and many missing. City suffered widespread ruin with great suffering and appeals for aid. origin of the blaze is unknown.
President Taft arrived in St Louis and was hosted by the Commercial Club for breakfast. He planned to attend the two ball games, visit the city, and dine with the Trade Club.
King Haakon and Queen Maud led the greeting as Colonel Roosevelt and Emily arrived in Christiana at noon. The Norwegian capital swelled with cheers and high excitement as the royal pair welcomed the Great American on a grand reception.
Canton May 4 The fiftieth anniversary of Augustana College will be celebrated with fitting festivities on Tuesday May 31 1910 The United Church and its several schools will join in the celebration through their representatives to help make this anniversary memorable in the school’s annals
Washington May 4 Census office unofficially estimates the United States population at 91 124 423, an increase of 151 121 036 since the 1900 census, reflecting a substantial rise in living in 1904.
Dr H F Ratte announced by telegram that the tuberculosis hospital site, four miles south of Custer, has been bought for 3500 dollars. The 160 acre tract will be developed with early construction plans and 200000 feet of lumber already contracted. The state board of charities negotiates a Burlington spur from the main line to the facility in Omaha.
In San Francisco on May 4 a mass meeting denounced the Jeffries Johnson prize fight after the death of Tommy McCarthy. Petitions are being sent to Governor Gillette as agitation grows over the boxing tragedy and the sport's dangers.
Rhode Island marked May 4 as official holiday celebrating its claimed early declaration of independence from Britain. Historians note Rhode Island preceded the 1776 mainland declaration by two months, with the general assembly and Providence authorities renouncing allegiance to Great Britain.
Twenty five witnesses are to testify in the bribery trial of Representative White of Illinois in Chicago. The case centers on alleged improper payments related to legislative action. Proceedings are expected to reveal detailed financial and political connections.
Chicago May 4 Representative C A White was the first witness before the grand jury probing paid votes for Senator Lorimer. Several other lawmakers to be called as whispers say one may have squealed. Twenty five have been summoned to testify.
Judge Henry Clay Caldwell argues in the American Federationist that judges make hundreds of mistakes in law while juries err mainly due to misinstruction. He laments that injunctions have replaced state police powers and warns of influences undermining trial by jury, calling the writ a product of judicial discretion.
Chicago reports that Gray Indiana will build the world’s largest inland harbor at its docks. The mile long harbor is planned under a special bill in Congress that authorizes its construction.
Helena welcomes G A R veterans for Montana's 26th annual department encampment. The event runs three days with Commander in Chief Van Sant of Minnesota attending. The Woman's Relief Corps and allied groups hold their sessions in Helena as part of the gathering.
Walden Colorado May 4 Alfred H Law editor of the New Era is dying and J Norman Davis is dead Davis shot Law and turned the gun on himself after a quarrel over a story printed by Law Davis was said to have tampered with the water system
Washington May 4 cabinet members and others are chagrined over the emasculation of the administration railroad bill. Attorney General Wickersham furiously denounces Senator A B Cummins of Iowa for removing the l, a move deemed most annoying to the president. President Taft at St Louis said the world would have good will for us.
Fragmented readable text shows a debate on the promenade of Senate roses and related reforms. Authorities and events are unclear, with garbled phrases and missing dates. The fragment references a May day and a weighing or discussion at a public venue with unspecified participants.
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