Vast Array of Global Notes and Anecdotes in Gazette
The clipping catalogs varied items from metallurgy quirks to railway workers and wildlife notes. It mentions placer gold color differences, Sino-Indian student flows to Tokyo, a Danish boundary survey, and Brazil needing American methods for forestry and ports. Also reported are seal skins, Carnegie’s oatmeal, Milwaukee cream standards, and naval wireless gear on Solace.
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Canterbury
Carnegie
London Express
Liverpool
Skibo Castle
Sioux Indians Build Railway Contract Work Expands in South Dakota
Sioux Indians from Crow Creek and other agencies are employed to grade sections of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul extension from Chamberlain to Tack Hills. A crew of 25 Sioux, led by John Van Patter, are working on a Missouri River island grade. Louie Louden also holds a grading contract with several warriors hired rather than white laborers. The shift marks a new era of Sioux labor contributing to railroad progress and self support.
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Sioux Falls
Bloux Warrior
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chamberlain
Tack Hills
Sioux Indiana
Missouri River
Crow Creek
H. D. Chamberlain
United States
John van Patter
Louie Louden
Law
Bonesteel Church Opens with New Congregational Building
The Bonesteel Congregational Church in Bonesteel South Dakota was dedicated today by Dr W H Thrall of Huron. The new structure cost about 4000 dollars and is touted as one of the finest in south central South Dakota. Rev J Arthur Smith will serve as pastor.
Rain drenched South Dakota reports favorable conditions
Pierre June 1 The weather bureau records 4.23 inches of rainfall in May with only one light shower and soaking drizzles that benefited the ground and vegetation. In other news near Pukwana Fred Nelson a 15 year old drowned while swimming with two companions at a pond eight miles north of town after cramps pulled him under in seven feet of water.
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Pierre
Pukwana
Duns
Fred Nelson
Hans Nelson
Pukwand
School Savings Bank at Pierre a Success
Pierre South Dakota June reports show Pierre school children depositing over 4200 in the National Bank of Commerce. The school savings system pays 5 percent interest after six months, with little withdrawal and continual accumulation. Total deposits end of year reached 2069.17 and the program's year increase was 689.92.
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Pierre
National Bank of Commerce
Hartwell Accused in Federal Land Fraud Case
In Chamberlain the United States files suit against William T. Hartwell of St. Paul for allegedly fraudulent acquisition of about twenty quarter sections of public lands in Lyman and Blanley counties. The case, connected to Special Inspector Moore and records moved to St. Paul, centers on the government land office proceedings.
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William T. Hartwell
Chamberlain
L. B. Laughlin
Paylor
United States
St. Paul
Minn
William T. Hartnell
Rosenud
Register C
L- Brock+ wey
Alfalfa Harvest Near Pierre Reports Ready For First Cut
Alfalfa fields along the Missouri River west of Fort Pierre are ready for the first cutting. Hay stands about two feet high and is as fertile as it can grow. Local reports note good growth after a mild year and adequate rainfall.
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Missouri
Pierre
Aide
Fort Pierre
Acquittal ends murder trial in Farnham case
Deadwood June 6 jury acquitted Farnham of the murder of Richard Galvin. Also noted is Carnegie’s $15,000 library gift opened to the public, with new books and a $100 annual maintenance appropriation. Dr. A J Sutton called at Concordia First Baptist. Ava Jennie Snow, pioneer of Black Hills, has died in Deadwood.
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Deadwood, & D
Andrew Carnegie
Deadwood
A. J. Sutton
First Baptist Church
Concordia
Kas
First Baptist
Nebraska
Towa
Ava
Jennie Snow
Black Hills
Dedwood
Cheyenne
Thin City
Hilla
BIED OF INJURIES Huron Lad Dies After Railway Accident
A Huron lad who lost both legs in a railroad yard incident on Wednesday night near the Chicago and Northwestern yards died Thursday evening. He had been intoxicated earlier and was run over by a switch engine after being discovered about an hour later. He had no known relatives in the area and worked as a butcher in Hitchcock.
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Huron
Tare Dea
Allen
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Hitchcock
Huron Graduates Celebrate Large City Class
The Huron High School graduation was held in June with a large audience. The 27 graduates included seven ladies and ten gentlemen, notable for more boys than girls and strong student merit. Diplomas were presented by Hon. A. B. Taylor as flowers and books were given to each student.
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Une Huron
Goventees
Usata
A. B. Taylor
Board of Education
Yankton College Holds Commencement Week Events
Yankton S D June 6 commencement week at Yankton college featured a baccalaureate sermon by President H K Warren to the class of 1905 and an evening address by Rev George D Wilder Tung Cho China. The week includes concerts, prize contests, board meetings, academy exercises, and the twenty third annual commencement. A separate report notes damage to Bernard Bonnem’s home after a charivari party with several arrests avoided by prompt payment.
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Yankton College
Yankton
S. B
H. K. Warren
Messrs
R. C. Prisbie
Rayns
W. T. Hughes
Anmt Bagstad
Mary Shaw
Dreisbach
Christian Associations
George D. Wilder
Tung-Cho
China
Conservatory of Music
Corporation
Riggs
Board of Trustees
Academy
Frank T. Bayley
Denver
Colo
Dakin Hall
Bernard Bonnem
Jone
Vermillion Shooting Meet Closes With Live Bird Champion
Vermillion South Dakota June 6 The three day shooting tourney under the state association closed with the live bird shoot C G Russell of Vermillion won and became state champion H G Taylor of Meckling failed to repeat high average Kline Spirit Lake beat him by two targets Gilbert Spiritaire Morrison St Paul led professionals with Gilbert 585 Morrison 580 The state association officers elected H Taylor president Alvin Shaw vice president H A Gayhart secretary Fred Dray treasurer Hot Springs expected to host 1906 shoot Colonel Haperman Dies Ottawa man dies after civil war service
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Vermillion
S. D
State Association
H. G. Taylor
Meckling
Kline
Spirit Lake
Gilbert
Spiritaire
Morrison
St. Paul
C. G. Russell
H. Taylor
South Dakota Sportsmen's Association
Alvin Shaw
Delmont
H. A. Gayhart
Hot Springs
Fred Dray
Beresfore
Taylor
Three Arkansas legislators Arrested on Bribery Indictments
Three members of the Arkansas Legislature were arrested on bribery indictments. Senator Hix Toney, Representative George F. Chapline, and James C. Andrawa of Evade County are named, joining Senator Cuyington, president of the Senate, who was arrested the day before in Little Rock.
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Arkansaz
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Menare
Hix Toney
George F. Chapline
Mearoteount
Jame C
B. Andrawa
Evade County
Cuyington
Who
Bie
Counterfeiter's Den Found in Cemetery Near Sioux Falls
United States authorities raid a cemetery den near Sioux Falls and capture Levi Clark a repeat offender and alleged counterfeit coin maker. Investigators seize dies molds and other tools while a man named A G Sharp is jailed in Inkton for passing counterfeit money.
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Sioux Falla
United States
Rowland Cemetery
Sioux Falls
Yankton
Levi Clark
Clark
Tie
Ile
Hasent
A. G. Sharp
Inkton
Sharp
Building the Capitol funds drive in Pierre raises $150000 wing target
Pierre South Dakota June 6 leading business men met to raise 150000 for a capitol wing by forming a state law company. They propose issuing 120000 stock to fund purchase of 13000 acres of state lands and sell them on terms to complete the building fund. The on hand cash 20000 will cover foundation now, with land sales to fund next year.
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Pierre
S. D
P. F. McClure
A. Ewart
C. C. Bennett
Euch
To & Company
Got Even For Whipping by Banker Norment
Clarence J. Norment, president of a central bank in Washington returns a long simmering insult by confronting his former schoolmaster. A Maryland visitor recounted how Norment vowed to whip the man who punished him as a boy. Norment then exposed the master, eliciting fear and a light moment as laughter followed.
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Norment
Washington
Maryland
Normen
Mr. Blank
Sch
Weill
Dominie
Race riot leaves Augusta area in shock as Turner incident claims lives
Reports from Augusta reveal a deadly race riot at Turner South Carolina. A white man named McLean was killed, his son wounded, and three Black men killed. Details remain scarce as investigators sort through the aftermath.
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Augusta
Turner
S.C
McLean
Missouri Authorities Withdraw Objection to Bank Operation
Secretary of State Swanger informed E G Lewis president of the People s United States Bank of St Louis that state authorities withdraw objection to the bank s operation. Reassurances that business would be conducted safely and conservatively prompted the decision.
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Missouri
Lewis Concern
St. Louis
Swanger
E.G. Lewis
People’s United States Bank
Pennsylvania Railroad to run fastest long distance train
The Pennsylvania Railroad will establish a new limited service between New York and Chicago, aiming for an eighteen hour cross-country run. The service, planned from Philadelphia, seeks to set a world speed record for long distance trains, with the New York to Chicago route completing each direction in about eighteen hours.
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Pennsylvania Road
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
Chicago
Bonds and buttermilk rally aids Pittsburg bond vote
Women of Avalon served buttermilk to voters and election boards in Pittsburg on June 7 to back a bond issue. The borough faced debts and approved the bond plan by a large majority, though the organizers could not vote themselves.
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Pittsburg
Women of
Avalon
Indiana Commission Probes Passes for Officials in State
Indiana railroad commission orders railroads to provide a list of pass holders and a record of all free transportation outstanding as of June 1. The aim is to compile by July 1 a list of public officials with passes to fuel a broader investigation.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
In-dlana Railroad Commission
Auto Wins Girls Life In Chicago Park Tragedy
Rosa Schoman, 19, attempted suicide by poison in a Chicago park after writing to Nan Patterson. An automobile race to a hospital saved her life, with police and bystanders aiding in the swift transfer to the German hospital. The despondent woman had unrequited love for a young man and feared death before relief arrived.
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Rosa Schoman
Park
Nan Patterson
Chicago
New York
Mins Schuman
Miss Schuman
Salisbury Fined Two Thousand in Water Contract Case
Salisbury former city attorney in Grand Rapids Michigan was sentenced in superior court to pay a 2000 dollar fine for participating in a criminal conspiracy to secure a city water contract and taking money from a promoter's agent. He has already served two years on another charge related to the deal. In St Louis a separate report notes 26 year old Harry Burton killed his 17 year old sister in law at a Rockview dance then shot himself after she refused to dance.
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Salisbury
Grand Rapids
Mich
Lant
K. Salisbury
Walter Deal
St. Louis
Oran
Harry Burton
Frankie Clark
Here
Rockview
Convention at Yankton Electic Medical Society Meet
The annual meeting of the Electric Medical Society of South Dakota will be held at the Pierce hotel in Yankton on June 6. A reception is planned for the evening of June 7 in the hotel parlors, with a program of papers and discussions prepared for presentation.
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Electrical Medical Society
Yankton
Electic Medical Society of
South Dakota
Pierce Hotel
Adarouse
McGraw Wins Temporary Injunction Against Pulliam
Boston June 3 Justice Sheldon issues a temporary injunction in favor of John J. McGraw manager of the New York National league club. The order bars Harry G. Pulliam from enforcing the suspension recently imposed on McGraw.
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Boston
Harry G. Pulliam
National League of Baseball Clubs
Justice Sheldon
John.j. McGraw
New York
Pulliam
McGraw
Honor Passports of Jews Gains Russian Recognition
Acting Secretary Loomis of the state department reports to Ambassador Meyer in St. Petersburg that Russia will recognize all American passports including Hebrew faith citizens under the new law. This confirms earlier dispatches noting approval by the empire council of the passport commission's recommendation for universal recognition of nationality.
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Washington
Loomis
State Department
Meyer
St. Petersburg
Russia
Prea
Council of the Empire
Passport Commission
Naxanorte
Massacre Follows Defeat as German Southwest Africa Falls
A Cape Town dispatch reports Warmbod the German headquarters in southwest Africa fell and the garrison perished. Since January 1904 Herero uprisings caused sporadic depredations as settlers hid in government stations, with attacks and killings. German counter moves dispersed natives at Waterburg after reverses, and further southern unrest followed with Bondelewartz Hottentots and Witbois rising.
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London
Cape Town
Africa
Waterburg
Bondelewartz
Hottentots
Witbois
Alfonso Arrives in London in Rainy Welcome
King Alfonso of Spain lands in London greeted by King Edward at Victoria station. Royal reception at Buckingham Palace amid heavy precautions and a dense crowd of ministers diplomats and officers. Portsmouth dispatch reports royal yacht Victoria and Albert escorted by British ships with a royal salute. Anarchists arrested in Marseilles tied to theatre plot against Alfonso.
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Edward
Prince of Wales
London
Alfonso
England
Buckingham Palace
Victora
Portsmouth
Tli
Spain
Cherbourg
Old Boys' Match in Cleveland Four-Mile Walk
Eight men all over 80 competed in a four mile walking contest in Cleveland Ohio on June 7. H D Hamison, aged 81, won in 60 minutes. Milo Rudd aged 72 finished second, Crain James Graham a Isle of Man native and Cleveland resident, age 82, started five minutes ahead but retired after 30 years of standing pain.
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Cleveland
Liv
Qster
Baltimore
H. D. Hamison
Iater Milo Rudd
Crain
James Graham
Isle of Man
Wisconsin AG Moves to Revoke Paper Trust Charter
Milwaukee reports Attorney General General T. M. Sturtevant intends to begin action to revoke the General Paper company charter. He says the firm dominates the fiber paper business with rivals in the west and east and can manipulate prices. Federal evidence exists but witnesses have refused to testify. A court order to show cause is set for the next day.
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Wisconsin
Charter
Milwaukee
Wis
T. M. Sturtevant
General Paper Company
Seaman
United States Court
Quarrel Over Woman Ends in Fatal Shooting in Indianapolis
Frank Henning of Indianapolis was shot and killed by Jank Derringer in a rough yard confrontation at Derringer’s home. Derringer escaped. motive tied to Derringer's reported remarks to a young woman friend of Henning.
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Frank Henning
Indianapolis
Frank Derringer
Ind
Jank Derringer
Derringer
Enning
Dereee
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