Varied Global Notes in 1908 Minting and Incidents
The year 1908 saw the U S gold heavy coinage dominate in the federal mint with 90 percent of currency in gold emaies and seven Philippine island peso varieties. Articles recount mint totals, bronze tablets for McKinley, anecdotes about Anton Rubinstein, rising French physicians, Olympia digs, and public works including Pasadena style projected federal buildings and Canadian land use.
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United States
Phillppine Islands
Women shoot two men near Richland dam at Elk Point
In Elk Point on Aug 6, Ed J. Johnson a local butcher lies in critical condition from a bullet wound near the heart while Jay Wilmarth, 16, bears a shoulder wound. A group of women and girls from the city fired 22 caliber rifles at targets near Richland dam, failing to check for people in range. Dr. Knott of Sioux City will attempt to remove the bullets as authorities investigate the reckless incident.
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Elk Point
Ed J. Johnson
Richland Dam
Jay Wilmarth
Yar Buren Knott
Sioux City
Johnson
Ed Johnson
Iowa
Two Milwaukee Road Accidents Kill Two Men in State
Two Milwaukee Road incidents near Aberdeen and Groton leave K W Bannon dead after being dragged by freight cars and L Klickner killed while overseeing wrecking work. Chris Olson hurt, family details noted.
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Aberdewn
Milwaukee Road
Groton
K. W. Bannet
L. Klickner
Andover
Chris Olson
Rapid City Sees 5000 Visitors In July Bustle
Five thousand visitors entertained as Rapid City hosts a summer rush with hotels full and inns crowded. July saw at least 3000 visitors registered or partied in rooming houses, signaling a booming fall business as merchants cheer the influx. Land office land grants expand dealer territory and prompt activity in the Lemmon region. Schilling of Blour City buys 100 cattle for 5000 dollars from rancher George Porch, with payment and shipment details noted.
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Rapid City
Ehia
Lemmon
Lnst Bauer
Burke Gazette Changes Owners
In a note from the Burke Gazette office the paper confirms a change in ownership. Details and names of the new stewards were not fully clear in available text but indicate a transition of management and future editorial direction.
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Burke Gazette
Upilanea
Uarii Sean
Hs Bonesteel
Wetail Liquor Dealers Battle Local Option
A garbled dispatch from AP reports Wetail liquor dealers contesting a local option bill in Wenkton Oklahoma. The piece references retail restrictions and ongoing political action, naming figures such as Carvite Angela Bat Rakion and Mir Sha OMenrs, with vague dates and outcomes.
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Wetail
Wenkton
Sue
Thla
Oipanland
Befarg
I Tauk
Naseiie
Carvite
Angela Bat Rakion
Eworeriry
Fae Volis
WIFE BEATER SHOWN PUNISHED BY HORSEWHIPPING
Deadwood reports a mob of a dozen townsmen horsewhipped a man known for brutal wife beating. He wore a placard reading Terry guarantees safety to women before being driven from the area. A fund was raised for the man and his daughter. Hot Springs dispatch notes a Ute encampment resuming journey home after years away. One 94 year old Ute died in town, possibly from accidental poisoning.
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Deadwood
Aug
Corey
Terry
Hot Springs Hot Springs
Uncle Sam
Cheyenne River Reservation
Fort Meade
Utah
Johnson
Fourth Cavalry
Wala
Goutlleh
Paine
Eve Crushes Serpent's Head Belt Story From Presho Claim
Aug 4. A woman made rat snakeskin belt from a woman killed rattlesnake sent to Mrs Geo Lasey by two settlers near Presho. Her youngest sister killed the snake and, with help, tanned and oiled the skin, lined it with silk and attached a buckle. Belts usually made by men sell for 5 dollars. this one’s history adds value.
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Redfield
Geo. Lasey
Presho
State Board Raises Corporation Assessments
Pierre, Aug. 4. Both railroad mileage and terminals have been raised materially by the state board of assessment which completed its work here. The valuation of the terminals in this city was increased from 90 000 to 180 000. Express and telegraph companies also saw boosts, some reaching 40 percent. Smaller telephone companies were left unchanged, but Dakota Central and other larger lines were materially advanced.
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State Board
Pierre
State Board of Assessment
Express
Dakota Central
Handcars In Fatal Railroad Accident In Canton
Tony Borobusky, a Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad employee, was crushed between two handcars on the work train run between Canton and Worthing. He fell from the head car after boarding with his back to the front, and both handcars passed over him, causing critical head injuries and paralysis.
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Canton
S. D
Tony Borobusky
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Here
Worthing
Crie
LITTLE PANAMA COSTS LAND OWNERS 140000
Yankton Aug 4 a Sand deal drew opposition to a drainage ditch for the county and Clay. Work progresses with dredger scoops rising, eight months to finish, about 16 miles remaining. Estimated cost 140000 to be raised by local proceeds. Nyberg prominent auto dealer fined 5 and costs for illegal auto operation. Court audience heard protest against bubble car practices.
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Panama
Yankton
Baene
Eeee Proenenon
Nyberg
J. Nyberg
Corn 300 Per Cent Of Last Year S Crop
Minnehaha county reports this year’s total corn production exceeding 160000 bushels while oats and barley are set for stronger yields. If corn holds, barley and wheat prospects remain favorable with 522 or more grain houses planned to handle the crops and 2200 grain houses ready for town business. Local officials Graft and Templeton noted the situation.
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Minnehahs
Wisbut
Thisuion
Attorney General Faces Anti Trust Law Fangs
SH Fale Aug 3 The attorney general plans to ask the next South Dakota legislature to ease the anti trust statute seen as too harsh to allow proper enforcement. The law punishes all participants in unlawful combinations and hinders investigations by sweeping in witnesses. officials discuss possible modifications to permit evidence gathering while preventing backers from evading penalties.
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Clark
South Dakota
Publc
W. Dougherty
Dell Rapids
Attorney General's
Moody
Day
Young
Minnesota
Northwestern Lumber Men's Association
Mrs Pinkham Fails In Second Self Destruction Attempt
Honesteel S D Aug 3 Mrs Frank Pinkham tried to murder her two children and herself. She ordered others out of the room to explain her crime then ripped out a tracheotomy tube and attempted to swallow a spool of thread. The 14 month old baby was operated on with poor prospects of recovery as the windpipe was severed. The mother had intended to kill the entire family and herself. The husband and older child were alerted as the incident unfolded. Authorities deem her insane.
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Honesteel
S. D
Frank Pinkham
Yestering
Utrle Gtr
Milliner Arrested for Burning Entire Block
Aug 2 report from Herrick M D states milliner Miss Sinkulur was arrested by Sheriff Memulien on arson charges after a fire destroyed an entire block except two buildings. Authorities cite evidence she knew origin of the blaze and insured stock worth more than the property. The case proceeds at Roseafeld with further investigation and pursuit of guilt.
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Fisker
Roneafeel
Fourth Regiment Building Club House Plan Dusted
A committee including Brigadier General Chad OH Bugglesby Major Sot Wiles Major W A Hake and Captain J Carte Southwick was appointed by the adjutant general to oversee the plan and construction of a new building in Watertown South Dakota. The project aims to provide a decorative and substantial facility for the regiment, with completion expected to enhance military readiness and community presence.
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Fourth Regiment
Watertown
Chad. OH. Bugglesby
Sot Wiles
W. A. Hake
J. Carte Southwick
Adjutant General
The
Ty. G
South Dakota
First Platform of the Independence Party
The Independence party lays out its inaugural platform in Chicago, calling for independent candidates, government for the common good, and a return to founding principles. It denounces trust, labor planks of major parties, and seeks eight hour workdays, public ownership, health, education, and Asiatic exclusion policies. The document emphasizes democracy, equality before the law, and a national program of reforms.
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Chicago
Independence Party
Iite
Independnce Party
Lincoln
Washington
Jefferson
United States
n&Uon
Laborers’ Union
Independance Party
Department of Labor
Mines and Mining
Mines and Mining, 1 Dof
Thea Wdent
Ieee Ahi Eoe
National Health Bureau
Department of Public Health
Navy
Atlantic
Pacific
Mississippi
Gulf
Great Lakes
Atcpa
Towa Spinster Weds A Rich Westerner
Bookene Washington July 31 Miss Maggie Bowls a planter at Vows and John tes widower who made a fortune at the Hotel Leaver southwest of Spokane were married at the groom’s home July 22. The ceremony witnessed by W Williams of Le sprens sargéd in the laws.
Preacher Wins Bride Delegation Sought in Atlantic City
The First Baptist Church deacons plan to send a delegation to LaCrosse Wisconsin to persuade Rev John W Hoag s fiancée to marry him and relocate to Atlantic City. They will offer to set up housekeeping and urge an early wedding to secure his services for the summer season.
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Atlantic City
N.J
First Baptist Church
LaCrosse
Wis
John W. Hoag
Nine automobilists pinched for bcorching charges
Nine prominent citizens appeared in the Hew court this morning on charges of violating the automobile ordinance by speeding to flag down lights. Their combined wealth was stated to exceed 91,500,000.
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Dex Moines
Po Hew
Dage
Drurke
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