Notable Mixed Topics From 19th Century News Snippet
A collage of items notes art imports in Portugal, sunspot observations, an escalator ascent near Lucerne, a Bellini Madonna in Florence, and ship news. Entries mention Irish shipping, Belgian religious growth, Newfoundland governance, insurance trade journals, Caruso caricatures in New York, and a Siamese gift thimble, with scattered notes on matches, missions in Sumatra, and a storm whistle incident.
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Lit
New York
Traveling Men and Retailers Unite in Mutual Benefit Plan
A new South Dakota organization formed at Aberdeen during the Traveling Men's Association convention unites traveling men and retailers in a wage campaign. It includes Traveling Men’s Association, Retail Merchants, Hardware Dealers, and others. The group aims hotel improvements, pure food laws, and sanitation, with annual meetings and a convention planned for Mitchell. The 1907 convention will be in Mitchell as noted.
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Aberdeen
S. D. Dane
South Dakota
Enon
Whormiventions Association
South
Goritlee
Los. Tyler
Sioux Walle
Patadilege Iy
Math Order
Joseph Woods
J. M. Dete Iv
C.D. Towsley
M. Jacqieman
Mitchell, Ortarit Sli
Annual Convention of Traveling Men Heard Governors Address
The annual convention of traveling men convened in the auditorium with Governor Elrod and others delivering speeches. A key event was a purse contest with prizes, while committees and resolutions shaped the session, and officers and delegates prepared for further meetings. The gathering, largely attended, included discussions at a committee conference last night and plans announced for today.
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Elrod
Price of a haircut fixes value of Samp son’s head
In Dough county circuit court, a jury set the value of a man’s hair at $215 after a suit by Hudson, a claimed “Strong man,” against O'Brien Nelson and McKenzie. The plaintiff alleged intoxicated defendants bound him and cut his luxuriant hair, claiming loss of strength and means of support. Jury awarded $215, Sioux Falls.
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Circuit Court
Sampson
Dough County
Hudson
Messrs
O'Brien
Nelson
McKenzie
Sioux Falls
Immigrant influx swells Black Hills growth this summer
Rapid City reports a record rush of settlers and excursions to the Black Hills as railroads offer low rates from Chicago to Missouri River posts. Prospective buyers and builders flood the town, with hotels full, houses rented, and property values surging. Farm implement dealers note sales and expected acreage doubling over prior years due to new rail links and canal prospects.
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Black Hills
Rapid City
Lews
Missouri River
Missouri
STOP JAIL DELIVERY PLOT NABBED BY FORT DODGE OFFICERS
Fort Dodge officers overheard a street conversation among seven inmates at Wab Water county Jail plotting a nighttime escape. A crawling man observed them and reported plans to lower a rope and pull up a chain to free themselves. Police denied the attempt, and the group remains in custody.
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Fort Dodge
Fort Lodge
Wabater
Podos
Crouk
Wuring
Otidey
Hin
Plitt
No Alimony for Mrs Blaine The Haughty Beauty
Mrs James G Blaine Jr arrived in Sioux Falls to pursue divorce proceedings and said she will not seek alimony or resists her husband’s attempt to constrain her suit. She plans six months residence, denies intimacy rumors, and asserts she has grounds for divorce without invoking technicalities. She reports no current contact with Blaine, who she says would not oppose a divorce if pursued, and she will not challenge the legality of his first wife’s divorce. She is staying at Cataract Hotel and known locally as the haughty beauty.
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James Gy
Sioix Falta
James G. Blain Jr
Bin
Mea
Blaine
Bhishe
Elaine
Sioux Falls
Peter J. Royde
Cataract Hotel
Remains Taken to Nebraska after Death in Deadwood
The body of George G. Dennis, who died by his own hand at his Deadwood home, was shipped to Blak, Nebraska, by special funeral car provided by Chicago and Northwestern Railway. Relatives came in from Town and Nebraska points to attend. A novel wedding in Deadwood features Sophirdt and Miss Mabel Spink planning a unique trip and honey in Montana with a government land claim angle noted.
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Nebraska
Deadwood
D. D
George G. Dennis
Blak
Neb
Dennis
Old Homie
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Stanlay Sophirdt
Mies
Mabel Spink
Montata
Conditions Favorable Report on South Dakota Weather
June 1 Huron South Dakota The official weather bureau report notes unusually laggy damp and rainy conditions in the week with above normal precipitation. In the north low land flooding reported heavy rainfall and some snow on Saturday while temperatures were generally warm early and cool later. overall growth conditions were favorable though wet weather retarded some work.
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South Dakota
Huron
South Dakota Militia Not Equipped For Maneuvers
Government officials report the South Dakota National Guard lacks sufficient equipment to participate in upcoming army maneuvers. Adjutant General Blaby notes state troops are ready, while Governor Elro and officials in Washington explore alternatives.
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Watertown
Thera
South Daleott National Guard
Dore Riley
Kan
En- Blaby
Elro Hae
Washington
South Dakota
Enets- By
Commencement Week Plans at the U S D College
The annual commencement at the Elite university for 1906 unfolds from June 10 to June 14 with a Baccalaureate address by Rev. Charles M. Stuart and music from the college choir. Alumni activities, class and law exercises, and a keynote address by Dr. Thomas G. Soares mark the program, ending with a reception hosted by President and Mrs. Droppers. A separate note reports a competitive shoot at In a near tied match Captain Hardy and Charles Emmelius share high marks, with Bargy leading on the day.
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Charles M. Stuart
Garrett Biblical Western University
College of Music
Fauepl
Charles Stanford
College of Arts and Siences
College of Law
John I. Webster
Omaha
Alumni Association
Dewey Point
Thomas G. Soares
Chicago
Armory
Droppers
the State University
Stockmen Form $100000 Commission Company in Denver
Prominent western stockmen assembled at the Brown Palace in Denver to organize a commission company capitalized at 100000 with par shares of ten dollars each. No single holder may own more than fifty shares. An initial meeting will set bylaws and launch operations in Denver at commission houses in key stock centers.
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Denver
Colo
West
Brown Palace Hotel
General Englesby Wins at Washington Maneuvers Planned
General Englesby reports success in securing orders for North and South Dakota to join maneuvers with Fort Riley and Watertown. A full regiment will participate in annual Army maneuvers, with federal funds covering most expenses. South Dakota land prospects and county-level developbent plans loom in the background as test estates outline новый claims.
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Adjutant General
SD. N. Go
Fort Riley
Watertown
Charles OH. Englesby
Washington
Dakota National Guard
Tate
Port Riley
Consolidation of Holy Terror and Egyptian Mining Assets
Eastern Capital interests announce the consolidation of the Holy Terror and Egyptian Mining properties into a single operating company. Charles Morgan of Morgan Steamship will be president, with William Arthur Robson and a Mr Clark as officers. Keithstone in this county hosts the mines, including Holy Terror for mile and the well developed Egyptian ore body.
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Holy Terror
Rapid Ci
Charles Morgan
Morgan Steanship Company
Willian Arthur Robson
Clark
Lothaye
New York City
W. PF. Cains
New York
Blapik Hills
Kerstone
Springfield Commencement Week Draws Many Events
Springfield Normal hosts commencement week with a sobe recital and music department graduation. Sunday features baccalaureate by Rev. McDonald, followed by senior class plays and a My Aunt's Heiress vs Vite School for Scandal. Tuesday concert and Wednesday senior exercises include Dr. Samuel Weir address. Valley Springs marshal survives knife attack during drunken arrest near Broux Falls. Charles Patten restrained as he tried to stab the officer.
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Springfeld
Springfield Normal
Department of Music
Aa. McDonald
Samuel Weir
Dakota
Wesleyan University
Mitchell
Valley Springs
Sioux Falls
8. D
Getting Ready for Shaw Address in Sioux Falls
Preparations accelerate for Leslie M. Shaw, secretary of the treasury, to speak in Sioux Falls next week under the Republican State League of South Dakota. A ward-based committee coordinates an escort. delegates bound for the state convention may fill the auditorium.
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Sioux Falls
Leslie M. Shaw
Shaw
Eveless Eden and a Divorce Claim Haunt DuPont Family
Sioux Falls June 2 1921 Alfred J DuPont son of the Wilmington Del powder magnate discusses rumors of seeking a divorce claiming his wife has not lived with him for years. He insists his health brings him to Sioux Falls not divorce and says he owns several residences but will not share his best home. He notes he has four or five other residences and lists his children. He denies new offenses by his wife and defends his privacy amid publicity.
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Wilmington
Sioux Falls
M. D
Alfred J. DuPont
Del
Sioux Falla
Lony
Gadd
Lombians
Is John D the Company Pittsburg Firm Securing Leases
Pittsburg Development company of Pittsburg Penn has sent a representative to Watertown to secure leases on oil lands in Codington county Watertown D D June 2 Mo Todd the representative says the president will visit soon and that they mean business Mr Doren owner of the land where oil was first discovered is keeping quiet but appears pleased He has refused 500 an acre for his land Samples of local petroleum have been sent to Chicago for analysis whose results are not yet public.
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Pittsburg
Watertown
D. D
Codington County
Pittsburg Development Company
Pitts Rg
Mo Todd
Eastern Company
Hil
Doren
Chicago
LAY ONE MILE TRACK A DAY PROGRESS EAST FROM RAPID CITY
General Superintendent C. C. Hughes announced the Rapid City to Deadwood track will begin June 15. Crews expect to lay about one mile daily for the first ten days, with hoped faster pace afterward as the line nears forty miles from Rapid.
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Rapid City
Deadwood
Gereral
C. C. Hughes
Northwestern Railroad
Rapid
Ae Ward
Armour loses over million in huge grain elevator fire
Fire destroyed Armour & Co. elevator L along a river slip in Chicago on May 31. About 1,000,000 bushels of corn and oats were lost. Four workers were injured, one fatally, as explosions from grain dust spread flames. Estimated damage ranges from 500,000 to over 1,000,000 with fifteen grain cars destroyed on the tracks.
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Chicago
Armour & Co
Assassins Arrested in Batum Plot Against American Official
Tiflis May 81 The viceroy reports that the famous assassins hired to murder William Stuart American vice consul at Batum have been captured and confess they were hired to commit the crime.
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Batum
Tiflis
Fanausins
Wliammy Stuart
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