Trees replace Australian flora with US European substitutes
The article notes Australia’s native trees being replaced by imported varieties to meet lumber demand, citing the slow growth of local species like the Kauri pine, which takes around 200 years to mature, and discussing broader impacts on flora and forestry practices. It also touches on related historical mentions and various other notes from the period.
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Australia
United States
Europe
John Ruskin
Manchester
Cornhill
Thackery
Ruskin
Thackeray
Two South Dakota Towns Swept by Wind and Flood
A night cyclone devastated Brule county areas near Beresford and Pukwana. Crops across sixty square miles were destroyed, with $125,000 to $150,000 in crop losses. Pukwana, a 300-inhabitant town, suffered total destruction of buildings and homes, estimated at $400,000, with major losses to ranches, churches, stores, and the press office.
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South Dakota
Beresford
S. C
Rover
Brule Creek
J. W. Reedy
Oscar Sundstrom
Mr. Deane
Witoen
Pukwanak
Pukwana
Carpenter-Sanborn Ranch
D. M. Fell
Wil Holeran
M. A. Glass
Frank Powers
Mrs. Murray
Reporter
Hairless dog worth $600 causes court action
Watertown South Dakota July 1 The death of a hairless brown dog during a traveling show near the Parker tent leads to a circuit court case. The Parker company names L B Grant as chauffeur and defendant while Grant denies involvement. The dog, valued at about $600, was an understudy to a trained animal. the shows insistence on responsibility contrasts with Grants claim of noninvolvement. A second local item reports illegal fishing by “pirates” on Lake Kampenka, proposing a half mile seine and noting the pirates will cover their own funeral expenses. National Guard is ordered to Camp Roosevelt for a 10 day duty period, with all units including Black Hills participants to assemble.
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Watertown, & D
L. B. Grant
Grant
Kampeska
Lake Kampenka
Tt Bt
Seine
National Guard
Watertown
Adjutant General
H. Enaglesby
South Dakota National Guard
Camp Roosevelt
Saly
Black Allis
Belby
Fragmentary 19th Century Athletics Note From New York
A battered OCR fragment records an 19th century discussion of exercise and discipline, mentioning White House or White Hall in a vague context. It references drills, walking and riding, cold showers, and plain routines, with unclear details about fruit and time.
McDowell Private Secretary to Gamble Dies in Wis
Robert M Dowell, private secretary to United States Senator Robert J Gamble, died at relatives in Fox Lake Wisconsin after typhoid fever. He fell ill in Washington near the end of the session and traveled home via Yankton stopping at Pax Lake. He was survived by a wife and no children.
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Robert McDowell
Fox’ Lake
Wis
Bertie McDowell
United States
Robert J. Gamble
Fox Lake
Mtr
McDowell
Washington
Yankton
Pax Lake
Mr. McDowelleaven
Broncho Sprinting Across the Bridge Tries a Jump
A wild broncho on a bridge train across the river nearly blocked traffic four times. It did not like the surroundings, jumped the end bar of the open car, then fled about a half mile before leaving the track toward Wiebiuts.
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Wiebiuts
Aberdeen Gets Court of Isis in Western United States
American 8, D. Jute article notes the Aberdeen Masons installed the Court of Isis, an adjunct Shrine, in Aberdeen yesterday. It is the first in the West, with New York the other city housing it. Membership limited to wives, mothers and sisters of Shrine members, aided by F. A. Brown and W. G. Jacobs. Prominent attendance from major towns.
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Aberdeen
United States
New York
West
F. A. Brown
W. G. Jacobs
Txlx
New Land Office Opens at Lemmon New district to be established
Washington reports a new land district to include lands in North and South Dakota with offices at Lemmon. The district will start August 1, boundaries to follow township lines, carved from Dickinson, Bismarck, and Rapid City districts. Edwin G. Coleman of Flandreau S D named receiver and Cyrus C Carpenter of Sixeston S D register of the new office.
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Washington
North Dakota
South Dakota
Lemmon
Dickinson
Bismarck
Rapid City
Edwin G. Coleman
Flandreau
S. D
Cyrus C. Carpenter
Sixsoton
Runaway Woman May Forfeit $1000 Appearance Bond
Grace Allingwood, arrested in El Paso Texas on a statutory charge, posted bonds totaling 7000 for habeas corpus hearing. She fled across the border to Mexico with her husband’s help, prompting questions about bond forfeiture and potential divorce disputes.
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Grace Allingwood
el Payo
Tex
W. J. Alexander
Alexander
Spenser Sportsmen Form Gun Club Reginald Officers
Spenser Sportsmen formed a gun club with officers listed as treasurer Henry, secretary Terry, and manager Weber. In New York, Daniel Hewhick known as Uncle Dan died at home in Mahway New Jersey after heart failure. He was famed as a cook and former bullyer of rotting walkies and aided Maude in the turf industry.
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Spenser
Terry-treawurer
Henry Ea
Ale Inter
Maude
New York
Daniel G
Dan
Mahwiy N
Convention ballot extends into fourth day without result
In Charlotte North Carolina on June 30 the Republican state convention continued after 50 hours of balloting with no decision reached. Delegates endured lengthy sessions amid heavy disorder and confusion as the room remained divided on key issues and candidates.
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Harlotte
N.C
Alexander Escapes to El Paso in Embezzled Plot
Mrs Grace Ellingwood, once a Sioux Falls society figure, is arrested in El Paso on a statutory charge filed by Mrs Willian J Alexander. Their escape from Rapid City involved staged baggage, a Midwest trial link, and a chase across South Dakota and New Mexico, with a stepmother financing. The case intertwines divorce actions and missing status for Alexander.
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Sioux Malle
8. D
Keen Fueevest
Developmenta
el Paso
Tex
Grace Ellingwood
Uttea
Sioux Falls
Willian J Alexander
Alexander
Eling Wood
South Dakota
Ellingwood
Rapid City
Black Mills
Betsy Ross Story Dismissed as Fake by Committee
Philadelphia June 2 A list of 300 items for Founders Week omits Betsy Ross taghouse at 239 Arey Street. William J Campbell led a committee briefing declaring Betsy Ross did not design the flag and the tale is a foolish tradition with no evidence she interviewed George Washington.
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Phiadelphia
Philadelphia
Historical
Ites
Betsy Ross
Arey St
Henry
William J. Campbell
Campbell
Mr. Campbell
Betsy Rose
George Washlington
Man Sues Over Goat Ride Injury in Missouri
Howard Piot files a 25000 damage suit in Eltenn Missouri alleging a goat ride at a Watery ceremony caused perinal injuries. He says Susie and others placed him on a Red Uen tram area, producing BR ruptive and a nervous strain affecting his life.
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Elnten
Howard Piotner
Americe
Susie
Piotner
Corner Stone Laid at South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre
In Pierre on June 2 General W H H Beadle spoke at the dedication of the corner stone of the new state capitol. Governor Crawford praised the project funded by public lands and Beadle lauded education and free government. Masons led the ceremony with Grand Master Davenport, noting the stone bears the state seal and the date 1908 with historic papers sealed inside. Representatives from across the state attended the event.
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General Beadle
America
J T. Davenport
Sturgis
Capitol Hill
United States
Dr. Asking
Nport
George V. Ayers
Deadwood
Schrader
Rapid City
Ives
Huron
Hov
Marshall Montgomery
Lead
Colonel Parker obeys summons
Deadwood South Dakota June 9 After an illness of three weeks Congressman William H Parker of Deadwood dies at 61 He was born May 9 1847 in Keene New Hampshire and served in the Union army 1861 1866 He was a former U S attorney and collector of internal revenue later a Sioux Falls district official buried Arlington National Cemetery He had served in the Sixtieth Congress since 1907 and did not seek reelection
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Deadwood
S. D
William H. Parker
Congress
Keane
N. H
National Cemetery
Arlington
W. H. Parker
South Dakota
N.hs
George Washington University
Internal Revenue
Colorado Territory
United States
Cul~orado
Leadwood
Dakota Territory
Territorial Council
Lawrence County
Parker
Mosquito Bite Linked to Policeman Death
Lawrence McCarthy, an 11 year police operator at Hudson Avenue station, died of blood poisoning from a mosquito bite while vacationing with his sister Mrs. Elizabeth Jordan in Minneapolis. He left Chicago last Wednesday and was bitten the following day.
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Chicago
Lawrence MoCarthy
Hudson Avenue
Eucabeth Jordan
Minneapolis
Davis May Marry Yet In Europe Amid Rumors
Washington reports society chatter about Mint Maude Ashfort and former Senator Gustaway Davia of West Virginia. The pair, once a Democratic vice presidential candidate, might wed in Europe this coming season. Elkinson and the duke of the A ezi oppose the notion, while Ashfort says she might marry Davia if Katherine’s engagement to the duke continues.
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Davis
Washington
Mint Maude Ashfort
Gustaway Davia
West Virginia
Europe
Mi Éorma Elkinson
Aezi
Mr. da
Katherine
Duke
Veterans Elect Officers At Hot Springs Meeting
The state G A R and Women’s Relief corps held sessions in Hot Springs with 600 delegates. Officers elected include Warren Osborne as department commander and Minnie Fox as W R C president. Next meetings set for Sioux Falls. Weather bulletin notes below normal sunshine with heavy rains and high temperatures across eastern counties.
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Hlot Springs
Seraion
Delegaton J
Homeland Nation Sanitarium
Department of the G. A
Warren Osborne
Yankton
A. & Stewart
Hot Springs
Senio
C. A. South
Andunior
C. Br
J. Hanith
Huron
Minnie Fox
Brookings
Mary Stewart
Minnie R. Walters
Sisleton
Margaret Stowe
Mrs. Wi
Ball
Ankton
Chiplain
Jime
Beadle County
Charles Mix County
Hamlin County
James River
Mellette
Spink County
Old Orchard Sheath Gown Sparks Sensation Abroad
At Old Orchard Maine a fashionable party showcased daring sheath gowns with eight inch side slits. Cleveland guests popularized the trend which drew Boston society, with visible male garters and diamond buckles provoking talk among all ages.
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Old Orchard
Paris
Cleveland
Ohio
Boston
Interests to Unite for Personal Liberty Formed in New York
New York on June 23 reports a new nonpartisan movement named Personal Liberty League formed after Agnew Hart and betting bills passage. Backed by liquor interests, it claims 6000 enrolled members and aims to influence favorable legislation beyond New York. The group seeks diverse supporters including racing men and Sunday entertainment proponents opposed to reform forces.
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New York
Agnew-Hart
Albany
Liberty Jengue
Lalor
Sarthage Contracts for Waterworks
Carthage Missouri June 27 preparation underway after awarding a sewerage system contract to New Ulm Minnesota company. Work must start by July 15 and be finished by October this year. Citizens pressed as the necessary improvement progresses with local facilities ready.
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Carthage
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