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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
6
Advertisement seeks 200 able bodied young men for a short course in Telegraphy and rail roading at a school. It promises guaranteed railway positions upon completion and directs applicants to enroll.
F T Vail, once chief porcine of the Soo Line in Minneapolis, is now a vaimger backed by an international organization. He introduces the Vailograph, a machine claimed to automate nerve movements and telegraph taters, attracting many telegraphers and buyers to its factory site for demonstrations.
A high police official and an assistant state’s attorney are accused of teaching perjury by a boy who testified against Billek. The supreme court upheld a death sentence, with Governor relief possible only by pardon, while Reverend O’Callaghan and Sister Rose figure in the case’s defense.
Fragmentary report discusses civil governor Seral Lopez and a conference about armed threats and city garrisons. The piece hints at political tension and changes to elections, but details are incomplete and wording is garbled.
Chicago February 24 delegates to the conference hear William Randolph Hearst advocate a new national party devoted to Washington Jefferson Jackson and Lincoln principles. He argues the party would restore government power to the people and end unchecked money in elections except for literature and legitimate avenues. Enthusiasm from delegates follows his address.
J W Draper and F B Garret, government employees at lock No 3, were saved from the Monongahela by C B Stoner but were killed when a fast train struck them as they walked along railroad tracks to Elizabeth. Stoner was severely injured.
Mrs. Willian Proudfit Burden, a society figure and Belmont descendant, was found dead in her Fifth Avenue home. Coroner ruled death due to gas poisoning from a disconnected chandelier droplight gas line. gas filled the room and escaped to the hall before servants noticed.
Cincinnati February 24 It is announced that seventeen Southern divisions request a general conference with Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers officers to consider a wage cut proposal set for March 1.
A severe hurricane like storm with hail caused fatalities and widespread damage. Reports indicate multiple deaths and extensive property losses as communities await official updates and relief efforts in the affected areas.
New Haven Connecticut February 24 a meeting of the New England Democratic Progressive League will consider changing its name to the Bryan Democratic League of New England Delegates to the Denver convention July would be elected and support for Bryan's nomination emphasized A dinner will precede speeches with speakers including T P Gare Ollie James and others from Maine Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Vermont New Hampshire and New Jersey presiding by Alexander Troup The gathering aims to spark a Bryan favored campaign in New England
Incoherent fragment references police, deportation, and aims to keep out migrants. Mentions a person holding a child and observers labeling immigration harities as to blame in a harsh, mangled plea. No clear events, dates, or identifiers.
A farmer, aged 41, shot a man fatally after an argument over custody of a child. Police report mental distress of the assailant following the dispute. The incident occurred in Colorado on February 24. Further details are limited in the text.
Representative Sherman of New York, chair of the Republican committee, visited the White House and denied any receipt of funds from the Electric Boat Company for the congressional campaign two years ago. He stated Lilley had not claimed such a contribution and affirmed his committee never received any money from the boat company or any other source.
Crosby reg, longtime editor of the Evening Star, dies in Pasadena after a long illness. He remained alert to the end and was surrounded by his family at death in California.
Helena Montana Feb 24 rail rates from Northern Pacific common points in Montana to Chicago have been reduced from 45 cents to 42 1 2 cents according to word received by the railroad This is the result of the change in rates and reflects a lower cost for shipping from Montana to Chicago
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