Italy's King Returns to Rome After Earthquake Relief
The king and queen of Italy return to Rome after four days in Sicily and Calabria directing rescue and relief. American ambassador Griscom forms a committee to use US earthquake funds for survivors and aid. Looting and violence persist in Messina and Reggio as police battle bandits and casualties rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Rome
Sicily
Calabria
Lloyd C. Griscom
United States
Messina
Reggio
Pellaro
Devastation Scenes From Calabria to Messina
A special Paris Mafin correspondent details a 67 kilometer trek through wrecked Calabria to Messina. He describes burned villages, collapsed tunnels, torch bearing rescuers, and families sheltering by fires. He cites missing or dead numbers from 150 to 2,000 as the toll of the catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Mafin
Messina
Calabria
Naples
Palmi
Tropead
Reg- Sio
Bagnara
Bagnaria
Scylla
Robbery on 101 Ranch Train Near Fort Worth
E J Berk detained in Fort Worth after a Chicago bound ticket rush and nervous behavior led to the discovery that a safe aboard the 101 Ranch train to Fort Worth had been blown and $15 000 stolen. Berk claimed a professional safe blower forced him into complicity and identified others as implicated with more arrests expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
E. J. Berk
St. Louis
Fort Worth
Tex
Burk
Chinese allege cruelty by Puget Sound soldiers
Chinese merchants and leaders from Port Townsend Wash petitioned the Chinese consul general in San Francisco alleging unprovoked assaults by artillery forts soldiers in Puget Sound district. They warn the war department of a serious situation and potential murder. Four attacks occurred recently with one victim seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuget Sound
Puget Sound
Celestial Colony
Port Townsend
Wash
San Francisco
War Department
Finch Sentenced to Hang in Oregon Murder Case
Judge Bronaugh of the state circuit court in Portland sentences Jas. A. Finch to death for the murder of Ralph B. Fisher, former Oregon Bar association prosecutor, with execution set for February 5. Finch showed little emotion during the ruling.
Milwaukee Coast Extension Plans Begin in New York
Preliminary steps in New York toward capitalizing the Pacific coast extension of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway would create a total bonded debt of 200 million dollars if the extension is deemed necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pacific Coast
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Company
Los Angeles Iron Worker Kills Messenger Cecil Thayer
William Mitchell of Los Angeles, an iron worker, is accused of abducting his sister from the Door of Hope and shooting Cecil Thayer, a 19 year old messenger, in a fatal confrontation.
Sioux City Live Stock Prices Report
Saturday quotations show top price figures for cattle and hogs in Sioux City. Top pees fetch $5.50 while top hogs reach $5.86, reflecting market highs for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Panic Averted as Fire Rages at Erie Opera House
A fire during a Park opera house performance in Erie Pennsylvania was stopped by Fireman Abraham Louch. He issued a calm warning, kept actors from panicking, and helped evacuate about 1500 spectators with no serious injuries though several women fainted. Louch alerted crews, showed smoke from the gallery, and guided safe exits as ladders were raised to prevent jumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Opera House
Erie
Abraham Louch
Louch
Burning crater seen near Greenbank Mount keeps residents wary
In Greenbank West Virginia anxious residents report a growing volcanic appearing crater on a neighboring mountain. Flames are visible at intervals with rumbling sounds and sulfur fumes fill the air as the molten area expands to about fifty square yards.
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Greenbank
W. Va
Prof Hough, Northwestern Astronomer, Dies at 72
George Washington Hough professor of astronomy at Northwestern University and director of Dearborn Observatory died suddenly at his Evanston home. At 72 he was regarded as one of the country’s leading astronomers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Hough
Northwestern University
Dearborn Observatory
Evanston
Chicago
Hough
Cuba Convokes Congress For January Thirteenth
Gov Magoon and vice president elect Alfredo Zayas announced a decree will soon convoke the Cuban congress for January 13 after a high level conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Magoon
Alfredo Zayas
Canada Grants Aid For Earthquake Sufferers
The Canadian government allocates 100000 for earthquake victims and expects further support from unofficial sources to augment the relief fund.
Hoch issues appeal for earthquake relief funds in Kansas
Gov. Hoch, governor of Kansas and president of the state Red Cross society, issues an appeal in the names of the organization seeking relief funds for earthquake sufferers.
Death toll soars in Messina and Reggio disaster
A newspaper report estimates 110000 deaths in Messina and Reggio with many towns devastated. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Elena visited Messina, praising rescuers as refugees flood Catania seeking shelter amid ongoing tremors and ruined streets.
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Messina
Reggio
Italy
Sicily
Victor Emanquel
Elena
Reggie
Catania
Fraud order target Theo Kharas movable car sign schemes
The postmaster general issued a fraud order against Theo Kharas and his movable car sign ventures including Omaha and Sioux City firms. He allegedly collected at least 50,000 from promoters but few signs were actually deployed. He claimed patents and foreign rights he lacked and now his companies are barred from mail use.
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Washington, D. C
Theo. Kharas
Omaha
Sioux City
Kharas
Alton
Davenport
Muscatine
Clinton
Central Mobile Sign Company
Mine Horror in Virginia Toll Near Fifty At Ennis
A blast at the Lick branch mine in Ennis West Virginia on Tuesday may claim about fifty lives. Twelve bodies recovered, thirty eight workers believed trapped with slim chances of rescue. Foreman notes unknown cause and no mob activity as families mourn in silence.
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Lick Branch
Ennis
W. Va
International Paper Adopts Permanent Spruce Timber Policy
The board of directors adopts a policy to manage timber lands for a permanent growth of spruce timber. The forestry department, owned by the company, is directed to implement a practical forestry plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Paper Company
South Dakota Guard Officers Elect Leaders In Huron
South Dakota National Guard officers gathered in Huron for a well attended meeting. Col J E McDougal was named president and Capt G E Kelsey first vice president, Capt George Heskie second vice president, Maj Hazel secretary, Capt Coler Campbell treasurer, with Capt Englesby, Capt Beckwith, and Sgt Wooley on the executive committee. The group plans to seek a $30,000 two year appropriation and to push a revised military code aligning with federal militia laws.
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South Dakota National Guard
Huron
Association
J. E. McDougal
Britton
G. E. Kelsey
Twin Brooks
George Heskie
Brookings
Maj
Hazel
Aberdeen
Coler Campbell
Englesby
Watertown
Beckwith
Pierre
State Elks Organize South Dakota Body
Sioux Falls hosts representatives from eight SD lodges as they form the State Organization of Elks in South Dakota. Officers named include President R. J. Woods and Vice President E. G. Edgerton with Deadwood chosen for the next meeting set for August 17 to 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Lodges of Elks
South Dakota
Elks
Organization of Elks
R. J. Woods
E. G. Edgerton
Yankton
E. L. Richards
Deadwood
C. M. C. Johnson
Aberdeen
P. W. Schoenberger
Watertown
Jerry Carlton
C. N. McIllvaine
Huron
George B. Porter
John L. Neary
Lead
M. Hockman
William M. Powers
EF. J. Buholz
H. G. Nichols
Mitchell
Parkston Men Seek Nye for Kaufmann New Trial
Parkston business leaders report negotiations to hire Frank M. Nye of Minneapolis to prosecute Mrs. Emma Kaufmann at a scheduled Moody county circuit court trial in Flandreau during the March term Nye, famed for the Harry Hayward case, would boost the case’s profile if secured though talks remain unsettled.
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Frank M. Nye
Ald
Parkston
Emma Kaufmann
Agnes Polre¢is
Minneapolis
Harry Hayward
Kaufmann
Flandreau
Moody County
Nye
South Dakota
Woonsocket Treasurer Robbed of Over Five Thousand Dollars
Mike Meter, Sanborn county treasurer, was robbed by two masked highwaymen late Monday night in Woonsocket. They followed him to the courthouse vault, forced him to surrender about $5,000, then fled. Meter described a tall and a short assailant and later called for help.
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Woonsocket
Mike Meter
Sanborn County
Meter
Court House
Meier
Bridgewater Opens New Public School Building
Bridgewater’s public schools move into a handsome brick and stone building now completed and furnished. The eight-room structure includes an assembly hall, recitation rooms, a library, and principal’s office, with total cost of about $25,000. Dedication is planned for January 15 with Hon. E. B. Abel of Huron to deliver the principal address.
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Bridgewater
EB. L. Abel
Huron
Gas Plant Destroyed At Chamberlain Indian School
An explosion at the United States Indian school in Chamberlain destroyed the gas plant. Gasoline flood near machinery ignited, blowing one worker through the roof but causing no severe injuries. Superintendent A. M. Young estimates building and plant loss at 700 to 800 dollars and window glass damage at about 300.
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Chamberlain Indian School
United States Indian School
Chamberlain
A. M. Young
Bonfire Fed by 250 Hog Carcasses In Lincoln County
Alfred Berg of Eden township Lincoln county faced a $3000 bonfire after hogs died from cholera. The carcasses of 250 marketable hogs were burned to ashes to prevent disease spread.
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Alfred Berg
Eden Township
Lincoln County
Sentences Handed Down in Turon Forgery Case
George Wilson, convicted of forgery in Turon circuit court last week, is sent to the penitentiary for six months by Sheriff Young to Sioux Falls. William Rasch, convicted of rape and sentenced to seven years and seven months, gains a sixty day stay of judgment and remains jailed in Huron during the delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilson
Turon
Sioux Falls
Young
William Rasch
Huron
Parole System Shown Successful in Canadian Prisons
Inspector Archibald announced that in nine years the parole system freed 2,000 prisoners serving lengthy terms and only 39 returned to crime, highlighting the program's success.
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Archibald
Count Boni Loses Custody Battle in Paris
The Paris court denied Count Boni de Castellane custody of his three sons. The children will remain in the care of Princess de Sagan, and may not leave the continent without the count's consent.
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Count Boni
Count Boni de Castellane
Paris
Princess de Sagan
Continent
Robbers Hold Up Twenty-Five Men Near Tulsa
Two masked men stopped twenty five oil field workers on the outskirts of Tulsa Oklahoma and secured about $200 and several watches. The victims were returning from the oil fields where they are employed.
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Tulsa
Okla
Supply Ship Culgoa Joins Suez Fleet Maneuver
The American supply ship Culgoa arrived off Suez ahead of the battleship fleet commanded by Rear Admiral Sperry. The warships are expected to proceed in January as tensions rise in the region.
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Suez
Culgoa
Sperry
Two South Dakota papers change hands in Burke and Orient
L. E. Howard sells the Argus of Orient to C. P. Forrest who will run the weekly. F. L. Bollen sells the Burke Gazette to A. M. Church who now controls the paper and plans to operate it.
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Burke
Orient
South Dakota
L. E. Howard
The
Argus
C. P. Forrest
F. L. Bollen
Gazette
Rosebud
Gregory County
A. M. Church
Spencer
Neb
Plans to Drain Lake Sinai in Brookings County
A drainage project in southwestern Brookings County aims to drain Lake Sinai, a 200 acre water body. If successful, the drained land could be worth $50 to $60 per acre.
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Brookings County
Lake Sinai
Mitchell Divine to Frisco Call
Dr. Wilkinson of Mitchell has accepted a call from Howard Street Methodist Episcopal church in San Francisco California. He is noted as a strong preacher in the Methodist Episcopal conference and has previously filled Mitchell’s pulpit during the October conference for six years.
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Mitchell
Frisco
Wilkinson
Howard Street
Westby Widow Sues for 15000 Over Husband Death
Marie M. Westby executrix of Martin Westby’s estate sues Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Co for 15000 in federal court at Sioux Falls. She seeks damages for her husband’s death in the Madison yards on December 17 of last year.
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Marie M. Westby
Martin Westby
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company
United States
Sioux Falls
Madison
Dallas Begins Weeklong School Closure Over Diphtheria
Dallas city council orders public schools closed for a week due to a diphtheria epidemic. The illness has claimed the life of John Rogers Jr. of the City bakery and raises fears that others have been exposed.
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Dallas
John Rogers
Tile Factory Planned for Mitchell by Archie Hillyard
Mitchell will host a new cement tile factory, proposed by Archie Hillyard of Spencer Indiana. The plan calls for an investment around 15000 dollars before operations and about 30 workers once production begins.
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Mitchell
Archie Hillyard
Spencer, In
Odd Fellow Leader Dies in Madison Yard Accident
Peter Marquardt a past grand master of the grand lodge of Odd Fellows of South Dakota was run over and killed by a switch engine in the depot yards at Madison Tuesday forenoon.
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Peter Marquardt
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of
South Dakota
Madison
Woman Dies From Kerosene Fire Injuries Near Hays
Mrs. D F Petty died from severe burns after trying to hasten a blaze with kerosene near Hays. Her child, also burned, remains in serious condition. The body was taken to Sac City Iowa for burial.
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D. F. Petty
Hays
Sac City
Equity Society to Meet in Mitch ell Convention
The South Dakota State union, American Society of Equity, held its fourth annual convention in Mitchell. A large delegation attended. The organization is thriving and advancing benefits for farmers through its activities.
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Equity Society
South Dakota State Union
American Society of Equity
Mitchell
Gamble Tripp and Holman Firm Dissolves in Yankton
The law firm Gamble Tripp and Holman of Yankton dissolves as of the first of the year after seven years of activity. Senator R J Gamble is the senior member of the firm and a prominent figure in the state legal field.
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Taw
Gamble, Tripp & Holman
Yankton
R. J. Gamble
Secretary of State
State Examiner's Department
State Insurance Department
Man Sentenced for Rape of Stepdaughter in Huron
Judge Taylor sentences William Rasch of Huron to seven years and seven months at the state penitentiary in Sioux Falls for rape of his 14 year old stepdaughter.
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Taylor
William Rasch
Huron
Sioux Falls
Rasch
Man loses arm in corn sheller accident
Henry Berger, a young man living north of Colton, had his right arm amputated below the elbow after his limb was drawn into a corn sheller.
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Henry Berger
Colton
Oracular amendments proposed to constitutional reform
A communication to the secretary of state discusses two proposed amendments to the U S Constitution by Samuel W. Rood. One would create an interstate arbitration board to enforce electors’ duties and restrict candidacy, and the other would elect officials by oracular research rather than popular vote. The piece links the move to a North Carolina bond syndicate and a defalcation case involving Taylor, with broader fiscal tensions and legislative caution noted.
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Secretary of State
United States
Samuel W. Rood
Washington
Jefferson
J. Q. Adams
W. H. H. Harrison
Pierce
Taylor
Buchanan
Lincoln
Grant
Hayes Meveland
W. J. Bryan
United States of America
North Carolina
Crawford
Supreme Court of the United States
Schaffer Bros
New York
Dillon
Pao Ege
Residence and voting locations cited in 19th century notice
The New York Sun notes Becker’s voting in New York while divorce matters occur in Dakota and a separate residence in Europe. The item lists geographic ties for a civic or legal matter across multiple regions.
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Knicker
Becker
New York
Dakota
Europe
New York Sun
Fairy Tales Start Lines Questioned in Glasgow News
In a quippy exchange, a child asks if fairy tales always begin with Once upon a time and is told they sometimes start with a line about being detained at the office, reflecting playful urban wit from Glasgow News.
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Tommy
Mamma
Glasgow News
Mandrill Baboon Noted for Brilliant Colorings
The mandrill displays vivid blue red and purple hues more striking than any other quadruped. Its colorful face and fur are described as the most brilliant in the animal kingdom.
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Choas
Wires Secre
Ency
Milwaukee
West Virginia
Prof. Hough
Canada
Virginia
State Lodge OF Elks
New Kaufman
Arthur Trotter
Ann Trotter
West Nineteenth Street
Q. C. Dokken
School and Public Lands
Dokken
al Israel
McIntosh
McLains School House
Perkins County
Treasury
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