Contestants win land claims near Highmore
John Clickner Ed Rossman Carl Gibbs and Sherman Truax of Huron won disputes against Mr Spencer and daughter and Mr Quinn and daughter over southern Highmore tracts. January hearings led to a transfer of evidence to the Huron Land Office, which ruled for Clickner and Rossman. appeals to Washington, D. C. are planned as the tracts are well located and likely to gain value.
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John Clickner
Rossman
Carl Gibbs
Sherman Truax
Huron
Spencer
Mr. Quinn
Highmore
Huron Land Office
Land Office
Clickner
Washington, D. C
How to Keep Well With Mi-o-na Health Pill
An advertisement extols Mi-o-na as a stomach strengthening remedy. It claims nine tenths of sickness stems from a weak stomach and promises relief from indigestion, flatulence, headaches, and fatigue. A 50 cent box, with a guarantee from H. H. Longstaff, offers a refund if Mi-o-na fails to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Longstaff
WANTS NEW DEPOT FOR SPRINGFIELD AS RAILWAY COMMISSION INTERVENES
Railway Commissioner Dick Smith of Miller travels to Chicago to join the commission in discussing a Milwaukee spur to Springfield and a new depot. Springfield residents suffer freight and passenger haul to Milwaukee depot a mile and a half away, incurring expense and nuisance. The commission will press Milwaukee officials to secure a more convenient depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Smith
Miller
Huron
Chicago
Milwaukee
Springfield
Railway Commission
The
NEW Settlers Arrive to Farm Beadle County Milford Township
Fourteen carloads of stock household goods and farm implements arrive at Bonilla for twelve Mennonite families totaling over sixty people to settle Milford township east of Lake Byron. They travel from Bridgewater South Carolina and will be joined by two more immigrant shipments from Iowa in the coming weeks forming a joint colonization with a common tillage plan.
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Bonilla
Milford Township
Lake Byron
Bridgewater
S. C
Iowa
Lowa
D.E. MeMonies
Beadle County
Scott's Emulsion Promises Nourishment Across Ages
A prominent druggist notes Scott's Emulsion as a reliable remedy from infancy to old age. It claims to restore flesh and vitality through nourishment not found in ordinary food, suitable for weak systems. Available in 50c and 1 Druggists sell it.
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Scott
Settlers One-way Second Class Rates Announced
The Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line lists one way second class rates to Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Manitoba Western Ontario Saskatchewan and Assiniboia for Tuesdays in March and April 1905. Tickets and full information available from Chicago and North-Western Ry. agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Black Hills
Wyoming
Manitoba
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Assiniboia
Chicago Union Pacific & North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Heir Seeks Vast Kerr Estate Tied to Eglinton Castle
George Kerr of Huron plans a Scotland trip to prove his claim to part of the Eglinton estate in Kilwinning Scotland said to be worth 80 million dollars and tied to the Kerr and Drummond families. He carries evidence of descent and hopes to secure funds, with friends hoping for more than a meal ticket.
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Washington
George Kerr
Tacoma Ledger
Alexandria Kerr
Spokane
Eglinton
Kilwinnen
Scotland
Kerr
England
Lord Kerr
Great Britain
Great Eglinton
Kerrs
France
Drummond
Mr. Kerr
Canada
East
Huron
George
Dr A W Chases Nerve Pills Offer Restore Health
A promotional notice extols Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as restoring nerve energy and vitality for overstressed women. It cites a testimonial of renewed health after taking the pills and notes they cost 50 cents a box, sold by dealers of Dr A W Chase Medicine Co of Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase
A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
M. D
C. H. Lone- Staff
The North Western Line rail series summarized
A note on Frank H. Spearman’s series about the great railways, highlighting the Chicago and North Western Ry chapter. The pamphlet from the line’s passenger department will be mailed on request with a two penny post paid request to any address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Spearman
Saturday Evening Post
Scribners
Chicago & North-Western Ry
To Cure A Cold In One Day Promises Nine Tablets
An herbal style package copy urges use of nine laxative tablets to cure a cold in a day. Claims Grove's signature on each box denotes authenticity and dosage guidance.
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Ee Grove
Chadwick case goes to the jury after closing arguments
The Chadwick case was sent to the jury in Cleveland after final pleadings. J. P. Dawley defended Mrs. Chadwick for two hours accusing the government of lacking proof, while District Attorney Sullivan summarized the state’s position and referenced Cassie Chadwick’s alleged influence.
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Cleveland
Chadwick
Taylor
J. P. Dawley
Dawley
Spear
Oberlin
Mr. Dawley
Sullivan
Adam
Haymaker
Cassie Chadwick
Diamonds
Prairie fire devastates North Dakota farm area
A massive prairie fire swept from the hills west of Ellendale toward the town, driven by shifting winds. Fires destroyed thousands of tons of hay and killed many animals, with Christ Shea losing 75 cattle and Richard Mack losing his house, barn, two haystacks, and forty hogs among other losses.
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Ellendale
N. D
Christ Shea
Richard Mack
Japanese advance near Sujata station in bold push
Western Japanese armies move close to the railway through Fusan on March 13. General Oku's force fights through stiff resistance and seizes Sujata station, the Russian supply depot, capturing millions in rifles and materiel. Japanese commanders vow rapid, decisive victory and accelerated movement.
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Fusan
Oku
Sujaton Station
Early vote on Santo Domingo treaty expected this week
The Santo Domingo treaty is anticipated to be disposed of by the end of the week as officials move to conclude the matter. The timeline centers on swift parliamentary action with several parties awaiting a decision.
Senators Show Indifference On Santo Domingo Treaty Vote
Washington March 13 senators speculate on session length and party lines for the Santo Domingo treaty vote. Most expect no caucus and a vote by week’s end with adjournment sine die Saturday. Hale amendment could swing Republican and Democratic support.
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Washington
Santo Domingo
Capitol
Hale
United States
Samoan indemnity talks stall over damages claims
Washington reports negotiations among the United States Britain and Germany over Samoan indemnity claims have stalled due to disputes on damages to German plantation owners. German demands total about $65,000 while American and British negotiators think $25,000 fair. A commission may be needed to assess actual losses, though the cost is a concern.
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Washington
America
Great Britain
Germany
Oscar
Sweden
Count Cassini Maintains War Will Continue
Count Cassini the Russian ambassador stated that the fall of Mukden will not alter the war effort. He cited reinforcements and Russia's intent to pursue victory despite delays, noting no peace terms in sight. He referenced Kuropatkin’s continued operations and preparations for large reinforcements.
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Count Cassini
Mukden
Washington
Liaoyang
Russia
Kuropatkin
Insanity Defense Sustained in Son Murder acquittal
Des Moines reports John Bloom of Clarinda acquitted by a jury for the murder of his son. The defense of insanity was sustained after Bloom, in a jealous rage, shot his eldest son in the head last November.
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Des Moines
John Bloom
Clarinda
Bloom
Nevada repeals bill forcing gambling to move upstairs
The bill compelling all gambling to be conducted on the second floor has been repealed in Reno Nevada. The measure would have made Nevada a state where gambling could be carried on anywhere as long as the gambler pays the license.
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Reno
Nev
Nevada
Aftermath of New York Street Railway Strike Moves On
New York reports a lingering disruption as Interborough trains run on reduced and irregular schedules. Many former workers may not be rehired as seniority is forfeited and wage scales may drop, with age limits affecting hundreds of veteran elevated line employees.
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New York
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Indian Confessor Says He Killed Kickapau Shopodoc
Sam Blowsnake an Indian has confessed to murdering Kickapau Shopodoc on a farm near Marion in 1903. Shopodoc had just sold land for 1200 dollars and then disappeared. Four Indians were arrested. Blowsnake says he shot Shopodoc and three others helped move the remains to a swamp for burial. Blowsnake and the three others have been bound over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waupaca
Wis
Sam Blowsnake
Kickapau Shopodoc
Marion
Shopodoc
Blowsnake
Congressmen Sail to Porto Rico on Sumner for Inspection
The rivers and harbor committee of the house and their wives sailed aboard the army transport Sumner for Porto Rico today. They will tour inspection points and on return make brief stops at Santo Domingo and Cuba, arriving in New Orleans on April 1.
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New York
Rivers and Harbor Committee of the House
Army
Sumner
Porto Rico
Santo Domingo
Cuba
New Orleans
Anarchy Reigns at Samara in Russia’s Streets
Reports from Samara say anarchy rules with authorities passive amid outrages. Bands of roughs kill and terrorize residents. numbers of people killed and citizens fear leaving their homes on the streets.
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St. Petersburg
Samara
Russia
Notable Deaths and News Highlights From New York to Iowa
Henry Norcross Munn editor of Scientific American dies at his New York home. Judge George W Wakefield ex president of the Iowa State Bar Association dies at Sioux City aged sixty five. General William R Walker Civil War veteran dies at Pawtucket aged seventy five. Thomas J Ryan told by the president he remains assistant secretary of the interior. One worker killed and three injured in a Cleveland machine knife factory floor collapse. Civil service rule amendments widen the competitive service. President and Mrs Roosevelt host luncheon with H Rider Haggard and daughter Miss Haggard on tour.
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Henry Norcross Munn
Scientific American
New York City
George W. Wakefield
District Court
Iowa State Bar Association
Sioux City
William R. Walker
Rhode Island
Pawtucket
Thomas J. Ryan
Ryan
Cleveland (C
Roosevelt
H. Rider Haggard
Miss Haggard
Wheat market quotations quoted in Minneapolis
Wheat futures in Minneapolis quotes for May at 1.08 dollars, July at 1.05, and September at 87 3/4 cents. On track prices show No. 1 hard at 1.10 1/2, No. 1 Northern at 1.08 1/2, and No. 2 Northern at 1.04 3/4.
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Minneapolis
Northern
Grain prices listed for Duluth market
Wheat to arrive No 1 Northern at 1.05 and on track 1.05 with No 2 Northern at 1.02 and May 1.06 July 1.06 Sept 0.86. Flax to arrive and on track 1.40 with May 1.40.
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Duluth
Northern
Livestock Prices Reported for St Paul Market
St Paul market data shows cattle mostly good to choice steers $4.60 to $5.50 with other grades $3.25 to $4.50. Cows and heifers $3.25 to $4.25, years $2.00 to $4.75. Hogs $4.60 to $6.00. Sheep wethers yearlings $5.40 to $6.50 and native lambs $6.75 to $7.00.
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St. Paul
Chicago Market Prices For Cattle And Sheep
Chicago March 11 Cattle prices range from strong prime steers at 5.15 to 6.25 for top grades and cows and heifers from 2.80 to 5.00. Sheep show good to choice wethers at 5.60 to 6.10 and native lambs from 5.00 to 7.60, with Western sheep quoted 5.00 to 7.70.
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Chicago
Chicago markets list vegetable and dairy prices
Chicago markets report closing prices for wheat corn oats and fats with May July and Sept futures and cash flax butter eggs poultry quotes across Northwestern and Southwestern regions. Includes May and June figures for pork flax butter eggs and poultry price ranges.
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Chicago
Northwestern
Southwestern
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Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
BIG Heritage
City
Ella Smith
Miller St. Newark, N. Y
Northwestern Yeast CO
Chicago, Ill
New York Rapid Transit
Indian
Wisconsin
Chicago Union Stock Yards
Chicago Grain and Provisions
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