Huron items note world fair visits and local events
L C Dunning Miss Agga Atkinson M L Tobin and many others are mentioned returning from the World's Fair and Columbian Exposition. News covers weather, televangelic visitors, local road work, and community notes including deaths and rail labor arrangements. editorials praise South Dakota displays at the White City and Dakota exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Dunning
Agga Atkinson
M. L. Tobin
Will Davis
Hitchcock
Iroquois
Beadle County
A. W. Burt
A. W. Burt Is Home From the “Windy City
Ella Little
Hamline University
Americus B. Melville
Madison
Chautauqua Assembly
Thomas Thoreon
Canton
W. B. Sterling
Yankton
Will
Quiet Fourth Celebrations In Huron Town
Yesterday likely the quietest Glorious Fourth in Huron since the town wore its city clothes. Citizens consoled themselves that nearby towns would celebrate noisily while a few groups held picnics in groves. The Krupp gun from railroad shops fired ten rounds at dawn before firecrackers and sky rockets closed the day.
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Huron
Unclaimed Mail for Week Ending July 1 in Huron SD
List of letters remaining unclaimed at the Huron South Dakota post office for the week ending July 1 includes Abel Chas Comerford John Cleark Ed ue Francis Cooper Miss Emma Hetler Mr Eaton Hanson Mrs Mary D J R Morgan Frank H Nemah E Stacy Mrs B F Williams Charles. Please say advertised in Huron and pay at the same window.
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Huron
South Dakota
Abel
Chas. Comerford
John. Cleark
Ed Ue
Francis. Cooper
Emma. Hetler
Mr. Eaton
Hanson
Mary D
J.R. Morgan
Frank H. Nemah
E. Stacy
B. F. Williams
Charles
Joey
Erg Ag
New York Racket Store Promises Bargains and Legal Warnings
An advertisement lauds perpetual price cutting with bold claims and specials like fast red tablecloths for 25 cents, chenille covers for 3.90, silk lace at 1.25 per yard, and cheap ladies wear. It warns merchants against copying, threatens fines or life imprisonment, and touts the store as New York Racket Store with copyright protection.
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Ths
Seti
New York
Seven Attempts Fail To Stop Life In Trenton
Edward Ott a 50 year old wire drawer in Trenton New Jersey ended his life by suicide after seven previous attempts. He carried out the act July 5, ending a series of trying efforts.
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Trenton
N. J
Edward Ott
State Silver Convention Called for Topeka
A. J. Shinn of Ottawa, vice president of Kansas of the American Bi Metallic league, issues a call for a state convention in Topeka on July 26 to push silver agitation.
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Topeka
Hoop's PILL8 Hand Made and Perfect in Condition
Hoop's PILL8 items described as hand made and perfect in condition proportion and appearance per the OCR text.
Sun Coronas Theory Proved by Schaeberle
Prof J Schaeberle of Lick Observatory arrived in New York to report progress on his theory of the sun’s corona. He argues the corona results from enormous volcanoes on the sun ejecting molten material drawn back by immense forces, a claim tied to his April eclipse pursuit in South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Schaeberle
Lick Observatory
Pacific Mail
Para
South America
Agie
Man They Wanted Starr Confesses in Fort Smith Murder Case
In COLORADO Springs on July 5 Henry Starr and accomplice Wilson confess to the Fort Smith Arkansas marshal murder. A wife at the scene admits Starr’s identity. United States Marshal Crum says requisition papers are sent. Starr and Wilson to be held until arrival. Starr, 22, facing murder and related charges with rewards totaling $3,000 offered for his capture. Special Agent Taylor notes the two men suspected in robbery.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Henry Starr
Sohn Wilson
Fort Smith
Ark
United States
Crum
Starr
Wilson
Taylor
Santa Fe
Railroads Cut Jobs and Service Across Nebraska
Sioux City July 5 railroads press retrenchment policy with layoffs of Italian laborers and reduced train crews. The Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Omaha line plans further cuts on Nebraska routes as rate changes take effect, shifting to freight and reduced passenger service on branch lines. Railroad men say the aim is to wear the state down under the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Chicago,St. Paul
Minneapolis & Omaha
Nebraska
Peculiar Rainstorm Swamps Pleasant Valley Near Pittsburg
A sudden storm in Pleasant Alley behind Pittsburg floods 15 houses and damages six bridges. A man on foot and horse was swept from a buggy while Seitz Run rose 2 to 3 feet over a 600 foot area. The Alton shoe shop is near Sharpsburg and unhurt. Ex-Speaker Agrippa arrives in Washington from Atlanta and meets Secretary Carlisle after traveling from Georgia.
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Pleasant Valley
Pittsburg
Pleasant Alley
Arpsburg
Seitz Run
Alton See
Sharpsburg
Crisp
Carlisle
Washington
Agrisp
Atlanta
Treasury
Call For a Silver Convention in Chicago Aug 1
A. J. Warner president of the American Bi metallic league issues a call for a national convention to be held in Chicago beginning August 1. The meeting aims to discuss bi metallic policy and league goals among supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. J. Warner
American Bi-metallic League
League
Chicago
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