Alaskan Signal Corps Calls for Expanded Menace and Reforms
General Greely argues for increasing the signal corps to 1,266 to manage Alaska telegraph maintenance, enabling shorter foreign service and reducing despondency, while noting high casualty rates in the Philippines and Alaska. The article also covers varied topics from Japanese minister Hayashi’s background to Boer War unemployment shifts and etymologies of several words.
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Boothes Signal Corps
Gartivon
Alaska
Greely
United States
Philippines
Making Raid on Illegal Plagls in Canton Club Scene
Federal agents target alleged illegal gambling dens and liquor licenses in Canton. About fifty men join Belle Fou Wach Club as local authorities crack down on hidden operators. A revenue inspector flagged several licensed venues and warned of further action.
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Canton
Dee
Parker Minstrels to Raise Funds With Entertainment
Parker Minstrels, a local band, plans a New Year’s Eve minstrel show at Hayward's hall to raise funds. Professor Stevens organized the talent, about thirty performers will share the stage, with a midwinter circus and Madame De La Bologna's pie act as chief attractions. An addition has been built to the hall.
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Parker
Des
Hayward's Hall
Professor Stevens
Atale Ad
Madame de la Bologna
Hfe
Paris
Bela
Death of A A Smith longtime Parker Hotel landlord
A A Smith, longtime Wentworth house landlord, died in Rochester Minnesota after an appendicitis operation. He recovered from the operation but died of pneumonia following a severe cold. He was in the hotel business since age 16 and lived in Pierre Annington Tyndall Spirit Lake Ta Parker. He leaves a wife and two young children.
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Yarker, & D
Der
A. A. Smith
Wentworth House
Atholis
Rochester
Minn
Tyndall
Spirit Lake
Parker
Ell
Belle Fourche Forms Commercial Club in South Dakota
Belle Fourche business men report a nearly formed commercial club. A January 4 meeting will elect officers for a one year term and set up quarters. initial membership aimed at about fifty. Also notes Mayor Mortimer’s Christmas marriage to Mabel Wood, with details on the bride’s background.
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Moniay
Mortimer
Belle Fourche Wes
Mabel Wood
Lnte A. F
State Normal School
Separfish
South Dakota
Bryan at the Hague Enjoying His Tour Says Tolstoi Not a Socialist
William Jennings Bryan arrived at The Hague and met the foreign minister. He reports Tolstoi looks well though aged and asked if Bryan was a socialist. Tolstoi replied that he is not a socialist and is not a communist.
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Count Tolstoi
the Hague
William Jennings
Bryan
Tolstoi
New Wage Scale to be Posted by Carnegie Steel Mills
Pittsburg December 30 notices will be posted at all Carnegie Steel mills stating the wage rate for the coming year. Company officers refuse to disclose the new scale publicly before year end.
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Carnegie Company
Pittsburg
Carnegie Steel Company
Carnegie
Bos
Threat to kill targets Burlington road official in Missouri
St Joseph Missouri December 30 Superintendent Perking of the Burlington road received a threatening letter mailed from Watnon Missouri demanding 5000 dollars or he would be killed. The letter signed by Odell Car Sor was received Saturday and police were notified.
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St. Joseph
Perking
Burlington Road
Watnon
Odell
Tim
Bostemes Authoritien
Engine Strikes Car Injuring Several in Boone Accident
A Boone incident left two women and three men injured when a car struck a reservoir near an electric power line. One man sustained severe injuries while others escaped with lesser hurt as responders rushed to the scene.
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Boone
Boon
13 Years for Two Cents S Theft of Stamp
Bilaworth P De Branece, after 15 years in Sioux Falls penitentiary, is released following a life sentence for stealing a two cent postage stamp. The case involved a mall carrier hold up in Nebraska. the sentence was commuted by President McKinley and two months extra imprisonment at Omaha was waived.
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S. D
Bilaworth P. de Branece
Derance
Nebraska
McKinley
Knox
France
Omaha
Sioux Malls
Insurance Fight Nears End in State Supreme Court Battle
Sioux Falls Dec 26 Residents await end of a legal clash between several old line insurance firms and the state over the anti compact law enacted by the last legislature. The appeal to the U S Supreme Court contends the act violates federal and state constitutions by curbing contracts and overstepping legislative power thus denying due process and equal protection. The case argues corporations as citizens have rights to challenge the law and seeks reversal of the circuit court ruling.
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Old Line
Sioux Falls
Ty Waite
Iaule
South Dakota
Ualtuit States Supreme Court
Ibkirance
Zuid Ogne
Xuid
South Dalion
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Circuit Court
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Gift to Huron College funds new dormitory
Dr H H French president of Huron College announces a $15,000 cash gift from Salph Voorhees of Clinton to complete the girls dormitory to be named Elizabeth R Voorhees Dormitory. A $5,000 local match is sought with about $4,500 already raised. A second gift of $2,000 arrives from John H Converse of Baldwin Locomotive Works.
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H. French
Huron College
3Salph Voorhees
Clinton
SN. Oj
Elizabeth R. Voorhees
Mr. Voorhees
Voorhees
French
John H. Converse
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia
College
University Prospero us Three Hundred Students Now Attending
Mitchell reports Dakota University closes fall term for holiday vacation. First term under President Nicholson ends with 275 students enrolled, up about 50 from last year. Bequest of 1000 dollars from Rev C W Smith boosts funds as construction on the new university building advances toward a June commencement dedication.
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Mitchell
D. D
Dakota University
Nicholson
C. W. Smith
Platte
Golden Reward to Reopen Deadwood Smelter After Walkout
A New York meeting of Golden Reward Mining owners, led by manager Harris Franklin, approves resuming operations at the Deadwood smelter after a prior March walkout. Unwatering mines will take about six weeks as facilities are prepared for restart under new general management.
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Golden Reward
Deadwood
Golden Reward Mining Company
New York
Harria Franklin
Morocco's Peril and European Creditors Force Moroccan Debt
The London Standard warns Abdul Aziz faces loss of independence as Morocco remains in debt to Britain, France, and Spain with large loans and customs revenue security. It warns that continued European loans threaten control of ports and Gibraltar’s security, urging action to protect British interests.
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Abdul Aziz
Juans
Britain
France
Spain
Bronce
HMI
Sontrel
Barbary
Mediterranean
Buez Canal
Schweitzer
State University of Missouri
Open-Top Street Car Letter Box Tested In Washington
A new open top mail box placed on a Washington street for a two to three week test promises weatherproof letters. Invented by George B. McAlister it features a vertical mouth a cyclone cellar principle and a waterproof interior to prevent moisture or theft during delivery. The unit was tested under city post office authority with Acting Superintendent Thorp and Major James H. Bell supervising.
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Washington Star
Post Office Department
East Capitol Street
City
Thorp
James H. Bell
Washington City
George B. McAlister
Beltimore
Christmas Diamond Necklace Sparks Family Scandal
A prosperous man gifts his wife a finuit diamond necklace at Christmas, hoping to share his success. Neighbors blame the gesture for sowing a rift, as whispers of scandal spread and tensions rise within the household.
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Holilay
Twenty two dead in Pere Marquette wreck near Grand Rapids
The December 20 collision of Pere Marquette passenger trains No. 5 and No. 6 near East Paris Michigan killed 22 and injured 38. High winds extinguished a red signal and miscommunication over meeting points caused the crash. Rescue teams pulled survivors from wreckage as engineers and firemen were crushed in the collision.
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Daisy Gilas
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Big Rapids
Prank Burns
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George Palmer
Wal Smith
Saranac
Lake Odersa
J. CO
A.B. May
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Tor Ebterson
Chompson
Sioux City
A Hart
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Uewley
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Gould
John Ross
Lanstyig
Moun
Gerroit
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Sunfield
George Crammond
Andrew Sprague
Alleghan
Gall Staine
Anerlen
John Post
Clarksville
Mie
Charles ‘Ty Chambers
Claude Brown
Frank Waterman
J.C. Woodworth
Satym
Ich
Gerritt Moonan
Ed Weigel
George Niel
Hnegine
Rank Waterman
Moon
Frank Hewitt
Pere Marquette
Stoddard
Edward Burns
Charles T. Chambers
Tonia
Post
Chambers
Consseleua
Foxt
Joginesr
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Trai No
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Paris
Thrus
Pere Marquette Road
East Parla
No. 5
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Engineer Waterman
T. Moon
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Five Bank Robbers Loot Kiowa Bank in Shootout
In Kiowa a bold robbery by five bank bandits ends after a furious exchange of fire with about 300 townspeople and a posse. The robbers blew the safe, seized 2800 dollars, then escaped as shots rang out.US marshals pursue with little chance of recapture.
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South McAllister
Uxsia
Kiowa
Here
Engi
United States
Salt Lake Tragedy Unemployed Barber Kills Wife
Frank Rose, a unemployed Salt Lake City barber, surrendered to police after admitting he killed his wife on Christmas afternoon. The couple, recent arrivals from St. Louis, had frequent quarrels. Their 2 year old son was found beside the body and survived after two days alone in the cold cottage. The child was in serious condition but may recover.
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Barber
Salt Lake City
Utah
St. Louis
Death of Wenz Shoemaker Found Hanged in Box Car
The body of Philip F. Wenz secretary of the Wenz Shoe Co. was found hanging from a wire in an empty box car at Burlington yards. Relatives fear foul play though authorities suspect suicide. The incident occurred in St Joseph Missouri on December 29.
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St. Joseph
Begbabte
St Ooseph
Philip F. Wenz
Wenz Shoe Company
Burington Yards
Wenz
Pioneer James S Wilton Dies on Iowa Farm
James S Wilton of Iowa City died instantly on Christmas Eve from a palsied fall while plowing on his farm near Iowa City. He was a leading pioneer and was secretary of Pleasant Valley Telephone Company. He was brother of Mrs C A Patterson of Sioux City.
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James S. Wilton
Iowa City
Mra. C. A
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