Legislature votes funds to finish state capitol building
Pierre South Dakota January 21 three new bills introduced before a recess include a measure providing 300000 to complete the capitol by issuing capitol warrants paid from state lands sales If funds fail a one year loan from the general fund is authorized or 100000 in bonds issued If funds remain scarce changes from imitation to real marble are allowed by capitol commission The senate approved women suffrage amendment and several bills while the bar association met with ethics of jurisprudence as a topic and the state board of pharmacy examined thirty candidates
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Capitol Commission
Senate
Bates
Have
House
Dean Pattee
State Board of Pharmacy
State Historical Society
How Crawford Was Elected United States Senator
The legislature met in joint session at noon to canvass yesterday’s vote and certify the election of Doe J. Crawford as United States senator for the six year term beginning March 1909. The house and senate formed a quorum, reviewed journals, and ordered certificate preparation to inform Governor and to deliver Baldwin frame.
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Shober
Senate
House
Tobin
U. S
House of Yesterday
Doe J. Crawford
Huron
Beadle County
Coe I. Crawford
Benatar Byrne
Byrne
Morrin and
Taylor
Crawfort
House Gets After Navy Officers
Washington January 21. In the house during naval appropriation debate strictures on naval officers efficiency in care of war vessel machinery led to an amendment requiring the secretary of the navy to report to Congress annually those cases where repairs exceed 200000 dollars. Amendments targeting powder production and price were adopted as the measure progressed.
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Secretary of Navy
DuPont Powder Trust
Washington, D
House of Representatives
Secretary of the Navy
Congress
DuPont Company
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Sherry
Kentucky
House
Number of Dead in Crib Horror Grows
Chicago officials report the death toll from the wooden crib fire off South Chicago rising as bodies are found near the shaft mouth. The 165 foot shaft was explored with no further remains recovered, while authorities expect more bodies in the lake. The construction firm cited wood as standard for temporary cribs and no fire boat was provided. Washington jurisdiction questioned as traffic concerns drive federal input.
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Chicago
Ill
Washington
J. B. Cavanaugh
Rivers and Harbors Bureau
Root and Knox to Testify in LWBEL Suit
Secretary of State Elihu Root Senator Philander C Knox and Assistant Attorney General Charles W Russell were subpoenaed to appear before a federal grand jury in Washington D C tomorrow. The panel investigates publication of alleged libelous articles in the New York World and the Indianapolis News.
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Washington, D. C
Elihu Root
Philander C. Knox
Pennsylvania
Attoreny
Charles W. Russell
Department of Justice
Federal Grand Jury
New York World
Indianapolis News
Landslides Halt Telegraph Lines on Great Northern Route
Destructive slides along the Great Northern between Ballard and Edmonds last night swept away telegraph and telephone lines. Heavy earth moved by the slides delayed train movements and disrupted work, causing significant inconvenience in Seattle and surrounding areas.
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Seattle
Wash
Great Northern
Ballard
Edmons
Storm Cuts Spokane Off From Portland and Puget Sound
A January Spokane isolation results from storm damage. Great Northern Railway service between Spokane and Leavenworth is halted by slides and washouts, severing rail links to Portland and Puget Sound.
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Portland
Ore
Spokane
Puget Sound
Great Northern
Leavenworth
Fortifications For San Pedro Harbor Proposed At $3 6 Million
Washington Jan 21 the general staff report to Congress on sea coast defenses for San Pedro Harbor California urged immediate fortifications as a naval base for operations against the Panama Canal. The cost estimate totals 3 605 269 with reasoning noting Pacific coast vulnerability to Oriental powers and potential enemy landings within weeks.
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San Pedro
Washington, D. C
Congresa
Roosevelt
General Staff of
Army
San Pedro Harbor
California
Japan
War Department
United States
Congress
General Star
Companitet
Panama Canal
Pacific
Los Angeles
Venezuela Netherlands climb toward amicable accord
The Hague January 21 Venezuelan envoy Joxe J Paul held a lengthy conference with Foreign Minister M Van Swinderen. An agreement was reached on principal points at issue between Venezuela and the Netherlands, paving the way for remaking relations and restoring diplomatic ties during a forthcoming week.
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Venezuela
Holland
Hague
Joxe J. Paul
M. van Swinderen
Voermpin
Netherlands
Westport Citizens Decry Freight Schedule Change
Westport resident John Porter says freight train timing changes harm local trade and daily shopping. He notes the Aberdeen line now leaves at 8 AM and returns at 6 PM, overlapping with the north passenger and cutting freight use for passengers. A petition will be sent to Milwaukee to restore the old schedule.
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John Porter
Westport
Milwaukee
Aberdeen
Here
Porter
Surprised couple welcomed home after wedding trip
Mr and Mrs L H Herschleb returned from their wedding trip to the twin sides and were surprised at their Third avenue east residence last evening by friends who presented valuable gifts including hand painted china cut glass and silverware Refreshments were served in a strictly secret and enjoyable soirée
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Mende
L. H. Herschleb
Third Avenue East
Missing Prosser man Ed A Schwartz feared shanghaied
Aberdeen editor reports Ed A Schwartz owner of a small fruit farm near Prosser Washington disappeared while on a timber claim proof in Medford Oregon. Brother in law P Hanson and detectives searched the state with no clue. Officials consider possible foul play or shanghaiing but note Schwartz is a total abstainer from alcohol. President Hassell of Citizens Trust and Savings Bank returned home after business trips.
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P. Hanson
Washingon Atute
A. Schwartz
Schwartz
Prosser
Waeh
Medford
Hanson
Oscar Jacobs Charged In Mysterious Death Of Biba Roberts
Oscar Jacobs, a North Dakota arrival, is jailed under guard after a millinery parlor shooting in Sturgis. A coroner's jury ruled the death of nineteen year old Biba Roberts, a local saleswoman, came from a revolver fired by Jacobs who says she shot herself after an argument. Citizens fear vigilante action, while Jacobs claims self defense and denial of romantic advances.
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Sturgis
Biba Roverts
Oscar Jacobs
North Dakota
Jacobs
Roberts
Bertha White
Fred
Tnd
Miss Roberts
Henry Roberts
Reed
Grand jury in libel probe adjourns until Monday
New York Jan 21 federal grand jury hearing in the case of the United States against the Press Publishing company adjourned until Monday after examining witnesses including Edward F Cragin and A C Ryan. World employees Taft failed to appear. Secrecy shields connections among testimony. Gattysburg S D Jan 21 bonds valued at 50000 will be opened Jan 26 for county courthouse and jail construction bond issue.
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New York
United States
Press Publishing Company
Federal Grand Jury
Bel
New York World
Panama Canal
Edward F. Cragin
Arden
A. C. Ryan
Washington
Rowsey
William J. Dempsey
The
World
World Mailing Room
Chales P Taft
Cragin
Ryan
Gattysburg
Federal Judges Salaries Boosted
Washington D C June 21 debate over increasing federal judges salaries dominated senate action. Circuit judges pay rises from 7000 to 9000 and district judges from 6000 to 8000. Senator Gorah urged restraint while Tillman suggested some judges are on corporate payrolls drawing sharp denunciation.
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Tillman
Washington, D. C
Senate
Gorah
Committee On Appropriations
Fifth Annual national child labor conference opens in Chicago
Chicago January 21. The opening session of the fifth Annual national child labor conference hears the consensus to keep the child out of the factory. General Secretary Owen R Lovejoy of New York cites two obstacles to reform the influx of foreign races and lack of harmony among state regulations. Dr A J McKelway of Atlanta speaks on The Child and the Law.
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Chicago
Owen R.lovejoy
New York
A. J. McKelway
Atlanta
The
Southern Staton
Burned Shanty Passenger Walks Mile for Help in Freezing Weather
A woman escaped a burning shanty and, in 20 degree below zero cold, walked a mile to a neighbor's house nearly dying from exposure. The fire destroyed her provisions money, and she was identified in a letter from Miss Spink of this city, who tended a claim near Lemmon, South Dakota.
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Mitchell
G. D
Volney Spink
Miss Spink
Lemmon
Governor Gillett Says No Jap Legislation This Session
Sacramento California January 21 Governor Gillett stated there will be no legislation against the Japanese at this session. He has not decided to address the legislative members in a special message and does not see such action as necessary given the broad publication of ten federal authorities wishes.
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Sacramento
Cal
Gillett
Labor Leaders Refuse Clemency Over Conviction Controversy
Washington reports state labor leaders refuse clemency, saying a pardon would nullify sacrifices and trials endured by workers. Gompers Mitchell and Morison denounce court vilification while pledging to face contempt consequences if needed. They insist disobedience to unjust rulings does not excuse defiance of law.
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Washington, D.C
Gompers
Mitchell
American Federation
Saennel
Wrigiti
Gompora
Siatica
Mekers
Morison
Range Company
Fraternal Orders Endorse Basford Meeting Recap
Redfield January 31 An interesting series of meetings held here this week gathered representatives of several fraternal and insurance organizations from Banks Dakota Town and Kansas. Visitors discussed the Ancient Order United Workmen Woodmen of the World Brotherhood of American Tear Royal Neighbors Modern Women of America and Knights of Maccabees. A final solution was adopted after the session with Basford receiving the past year’s requests.
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Redfield
Town
Banks
Dakota
Kansas
Order United Workmen
Woodmen of the World
Brotherhood of American Tear
Royal Neighbors
Wimen of America
Badieso
Bees
Knights of Maccabees
Order of Home Guardians
Ient Insurance
Basford
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Root
Knox
Lwbel Svit
Sin Pedro Harbor
Staff OF Army
MR. and
Mrs. Herschleb
Aberdeen Fas
D. P. Hanson
Ed. Schwartz
Hassell
Citizens’ ‘Trust and Sayings Bank
Bontnees
Grand Jury
Child Labor Conference
Eg Rothe
Bor
Bay Gompers
Mitchest
Amd Morrison
Clemaney
Judie Wright
Hy Oi
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