Horace B. Silliman Gifts Aid to Huron College
Mr Horace B Silliman of Cohoes New York longtime Presbyterian benefactor has given generously to Huron College and other institutions He provided 200000 of 1200000 needed for a New York City Presbyterian building and later sent a thousand dollars for current needs At a Presbyterian board of aid for colleges meeting two special gifts totaling 2500 plus ongoing collections are expected to cover the year s expenses despite higher current costs
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Horace B. Silliman
Cohoes
N. Y
Union College
Schenectady
Presbyterian Church
Moody School
Northfield
Mass
Hamilton College
Presbyterian
New York City
Silliman
Huron
Pres. French
Presbyterian Board of Aid For Colleges
Treasury
Board of Aid
North Western Line Summer Rates To Lake Shetek Resort
The North Western line offers reduced summer rates from Huron with Friday and Saturday round trips at 4.10 dollars return by Tuesday, and daily round trips at 6.60 dollars return within thirty days. Lake Shetek is promoted as a premier summer and fall hunting and fishing destination with ample hotels and reliable livery services. Accessible lakes include Current Lake, Lake Siegel, Lake Fremont, Lake Sarah, Bear Lake, Buffalo Lake, Iron Lake, Beauty Lake, Willow Lake, Lake Isabella, and Clear Lake.
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North-Western Line
Huron
Lake Sheték
Current Lake
Lake Siegel
Lake Freemont
Lake Sarah
Bear Lake
Buffalo Lake
Iron Lake
Beauty Lake
Willow Lake
Lake Isabella
Clear Lake
Mitchell Capital campaign letter sparks public dispute
The HURONITE reports on a Mitchell capital campaign dispute over a $50,000 assessment for the capital fund. It cites a typewritten appeal from Mitchell Capital committee and a second epistle by H. L. Bras urging phased payments. The piece accuses political manipulation and promises to publish letters if the capital requests are pursued.
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Mitchell
John
Appropriations Committee
House
Mitchell Capital
Mitchell Capital Committee
Brag
War on Desert Rail Site Ends Not Yet in Sight
A five day battle between 150 Japanese and 150 Mexican workers on the Mojave desert near Barstow and Victorville has killed at least four and wounded about fifty. Rail operations halted as both sides clash with rails and river stones, with a truce efforts ongoing and President officials considering state troops. Local tensions rise as Mexicans resent Japanese workers replacing them and demanding lower wages.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Barstow
Victorville
Santa Fe
Mojave
Mutiny prisoner leads jail break near Junction City
Gilbert Mullen the federal prisoner and four accomplices escape from Junction City jail after overpowering Sheriff Peese. The group fled toward the river with two captured, aided by a fisherman, and were pursued by posses and Fort Riley soldiers. Sheriff Peese, badly injured, continues the search.
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Junction City
Kan
Gilbert Mullen
Fort Leavenworth
Peese
Fort Riley
Mullins
Unusual Corn Harvest Noted in South Dakota Fields
Farmers in South Dakota report an exceptionally large corn crop this year with vigorous stalks and heavy ears. Local agronomists attribute the yield to favorable rainfall and long sunlight periods, signaling a strong harvest for regional markets.
Trans Missouri Settlement Surpasses Early Land Claims
The Pierre land office reports 132 filings in June, 411 homesteads 28 soldiers declaratory statements and 59 reservoir filings for the June quarter. Yearly totals reach 1,157 filings, with Chamberlain adding 1,798 that year. Overall 2,955 quarter sections have been filed since last June, signaling many titles to come in Lyman and Stanley counties and scarce choice claims for homeseekers.
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Pierre
Pierre Land Office
Chamberlain
Lyman
Stanley
Getting Out of Debt
State Treasurer Collins has secured the balance of the $92,500 bond issue due in 1902. This leaves total bonded debt July 1 at $289,000 with $52,000 Taylor bonds due in 1905. Annual interest now $10,127.50, and the state is practically out of debt with over $30,000 in annual interest saved since 1893.
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Collins
Confession Links Train Robbery Murder to Brownie
In La Crosse Wisconsin on July 13 a confession tied the Burlington train robbery at Marcus to the murder of Gordon. Estelle said Brownie, killed later in a Texas bank job, shot Gordon after he ordered his death to avoid capture. Gordon's body was disposed of from the engine by Brownie.
Young Giant Dead in Belleville
William Hobbe of Brooklyn the Southern Illinois giant died at 23 in Belleville. He stood 7 feet 5 inches tall and weighed 345 pounds. Both parents also possess giant stature and are living.
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Belleville
William Hobbe
Brooklyn
Illinois
Hobbe
Fire damages Thingvalla dock at Hoboken loads of losses
The Thingvalla line pier at Hoboken was badly damaged by fire. Estimated losses total 2,648,900.57 with 500,000 on the pier and freight, 100,000 on baggage. 150 workers on the pier fled to the water and were rescued. several firemen were overcome. A bathhouse stampede injured two children.
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New York
Hoboken
WU Oe Ieke Haenukae Senna Sk
Vna Eee Ee
Ucrtoons
Lee
Very Low Rates to Detroit via the North Western Line
Excursion tickets to Detroit offered for July 14 and 15 with favorable return limits to honor the I. E. L. Convention. Tickets available through agents of the Chicago and North Western railroad.
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Detroit
Mich
North-Western
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Phila
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Gure
Dakota
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Bhut
Financial Committee
H. L. Bras
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Brown
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F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Ohio
Wapine
South Dakota
Pierre State Register
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Young Giant
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Neat
Cook
Ss. Thies J. Lefens
A. Rothermel
Traders Insurance Company
United States
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Rothermel
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Whittle EY. Seal
State OF South Dakota
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H. C. Shober
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Masury
Sporting Goods
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Fairbanks, Morse & CO
St. Paul, Minn
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