Patten Squeeze Drives Wheat Prices Down On Chicago Board
The May wheat squeeze by Theodore Waterman with 8,000,000 bushels of September wheat moved the Chicago board of trade lower by about 4 to 6 cents. Theodore H. Waterman, Albany miller and leading May long, completed his deal amid expected profit. James A. Patten’s losses are estimated between $640,000 and $1,200,000 as Patten and George H. Patten withdraw from their brokerage firm after a generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Waterman
James A
George H. Patten
Chicago Board of Trade
Theodore H. Waterman
Albany
James A. Patten
Tornado Strikes Pierce City Mo Wrecking Ten Homes
A tornado formed northwest of Pierce City at 6 Friday night and struck the western edge of town, destroying ten dwellings and several barns. Three people were seriously injured, and total damage is estimated at $30,000 with telegraph and telephone lines interrupted for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce City
Edward Greer
William Tate
John Shylock
James Abernethy
Myrtle
Frank Stronsky
Briceville
Harrison Rodgers
Fierce City
Kadoka Press Publisher Names and Office Details
The Kadoka Press is published by KADOKA and D DURKEE with Nellor as publisher. The snippet notes the press location and publishing leadership.
Curtiss Flies Albany to New York 137 Miles for $10000 Prize
Glenn H. Curtiss completed a 137 mile Albany to New York City flight in 2 hours 32 minutes at an average 54.06 mph, winning a $10000 prize from the New York World. He landed 100 yards north of Spuyten Duyvil as onlookers watched a near perfect endurance feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn H. Curtiss
Albany
New York City
New York World
Poughkeepsie
Boundry
Manhattan Island
Hudson
Dr Frederick Cook Located in Scotland Preparing for Etah Trip
Dr Frederick A Cook is in Scotland gathering records and instruments from his north pole expedition. He plans to bring back the Eskimos who accompanied him and then head to Copenhagen to present proofs to the scientific body he first appeared before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick A. Cook
Scotland
Etah
North Pole
Cook
Copenhagen
Far North
Dual St Paul Tragedy Involving Priest and Wife
P J Gibbons a livestock commission man from South St Paul Minnesota shot and killed his wife at home Then minutes later he rang the doorbell at Father Walsh the pastor of St Augustine s Church and fired two shots into the priest s head killing him Gibbons was arrested and jailed in Ramsey County amid talk of lynching in South St Paul where the priest was popular
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Gibbons
Livestock Commission
South St. Paul
Minn
Gibbons
Father Walsh
St. Augustine’s
Ramsey County
St. Paul
Expulsion Order Shocks Moscow As Boy Fights Law
A 5 year old Jewish boy faces expulsion under the anti Jewish law in Moscow. Authorities order removal while Jewish leaders pledge to take the case to the Russian supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Russia
Supreme Court
Poison in Ice Cream Strikes Port Coil High Alumni Banquet
Sixteen Port Coil High alumni in Lins, Colorado, fell seriously ill from ptomaine poisoning after consuming ice cream served at a banquet. Investigators believe tainted cream caused the illness and are probing the incident.
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Port Coillins
Colo
Sioux City Live Stock Market Quotations
Saturday quotations on the Sioux City live stock market show Reeves at 7.00 and 8.06, top hogs at 9.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Reeves
Tenement Fire Kills Three Chinamen In New York
A Sunday blaze in a New York tenement house killed three Chinese residents and injured four other Chinese and several Americans. Fire officials investigate the cause as neighbors describe frantic efforts to escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rain Checks Flames
Three million feet of logs owned by the Great West Lumber Company at Greenbrush Minnesota were burned Saturday. Rain Saturday night and Sunday subdued the forest fires.
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Great West Lumber Company
Greenbrush
Man
Oklahoma Town Hit By Fire Destroys Wister Business District
Wister Oklahoma suffered two fires Wednesday night wiping out twenty eight business houses with losses around one hundred thousand dollars. The town of six hundred remains split by the railroad with most buildings south of the tracks burned after an explosion in a drug store. No lives were lost and no residences were damaged.
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Wister
Okla
Brown Hotel
Rock Island and Pacific
Pluviose Sunk by Calais Dover Ferry in Channel
A British telegram reports the French submarine Pluviose rammed and sunk in the Pinglish channel by the Calais Dover ferry Pas de Calais. All 23 crew were lost. The Laubeuf type submarine, 160 feet long and 398 tons, went down in 160 feet of water two miles northwest of Calais.
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Admiralty
Pinglish
Calais
Dover
Calais-Dover
Pas de Calais
New York Firm Suspended by Exchange for a Year
Announcement by E. F. Hutton & Co. of New York stated the brokerage firm was suspended from the New York Stock Exchange for one year after charges that it violated exchange regulations on sharing commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Hutton & Co
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Owensville Man Falls From Roof While Observing Comet
Lambert Wilson, of Owensville Indiana, climbed his home roof to observe Halley's comet. His foot slipped and he slid thirty feet to the ground, suffering painful cuts and bruises.
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Lambert Wilson
Owensville
Ind
Halley
Jews Driven from Kiev Exodus of Poor Families Launched
Jewish families flee Kiev Russia with 300 proscribed poor households leaving the city by Wednesday night. The migrants are described as the city’s poorest residents forced to depart amid unrest and hardship.
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Kiev
Russia
Assembly Passes Gambling Bill After Amendments Fail
The New York Assembly approved the agricultural natural bookmaker bill by 92 to 45 after multiple failed amendments. The measure advances to the governor for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Assembly
Explosion at Dolores mine leaves one dead
An explosion at the Dolores mine in Chihuahua state Mexico on Wednesday killed one man and injuring several others. Local authorities and mine officials investigated the blast and began rescue and safety protocols.
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Dolores
Chihuahua
Mex
Lynching Reported in Alabama After Deputy Sheriff’s Death
Reports from Montgomery indicate Jeff Matson, a Black man, was lynched after allegedly killing Deputy Sheriff Scott Taylor at the Acton mine on Wednesday. Local authorities had not confirmed details by nightfall.
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Jeff Matson
Scott Taylor
Acton Mine
Montgomery
Ala
Premier Rutherford Resigns in Alberta Government Shakeup
Premier Rutherford tendered his resignation as head of the Alberta government cabinet on Thursday. Chief Justice Siften has been asked to form a new cabinet and lead the transition.
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Rutherford
Alberta
Siften
Cedar Rapids Man Fatally Shoots Wife Then Kills Self Near Springfield
J. W. Layton of Cedar Rapids Iowa shot his wife twice and then killed himself at his father-in-law's home four miles northeast of Springfield Missouri. The double tragedy ends with Layton's suicide after the attack.
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J. W. Layton
Cedar Rapids
Springfield
Flour Mill Employes Get Raising Wage Increase
Minneapolis flour manufacturers announce wage raises for mill workers citing higher cost of living as the reason. The plan applies across leading mills in the city.
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Minneapolis
Pluviose Sinks After Mooring Break Escapes Undersea
The French submarine Pluviose with 27 crew aboard broke free from mud moorings in the English Channel during a swift current. Divers had worked to raise a 450 ton weight but the damaged vessel drifted away and was not seen again Friday. Navy experts say a surface glimpse suggests a last effort by its commander to use flooding gear. The Pas de Calais reported the submarine's periscope about 70 feet ahead but could not avoid collision.
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English Channel
Pas de Calais
Presbyterian Assembly Clears New York Synod in Heresy Case
The Presbyterian general assembly in New York Friday practically exonerated the New York synod in a heresy dispute. The judicial committee report was a compromise amid intense interest as the New York City presbytery faced accusations for licensing three students who admitted disbelief in the immaculate conception. Full attendance marked the morning’s sessions as routine business was cleared before adjournment.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
New York
New York Synod
Judicial Committee
Presbytery
New York City
South Carolina Sets New Big Gun Shooting Record
The battleship South Carolina achieved a world record in naval gunnery with its forward 12 inch turret firing sixteen shots, sixteen hits in 4 minutes and 61 seconds, showcasing United States naval marksmanship.
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United States
South Carolina
War Plans Persist as Peru Sends New Army Frontward
Despite U S assurances that Peru and Ecuador accepted U S arbitration popular opinion predicts inevitable war as another large consignment of the Peruvian army moves to the front.
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Washington
Peru
Ecuador
United States
Three Men Missing After Rescue of Waterlogged Launch
The Goliath towed the Grade L launch near Duncan Rocks outside Cape Flattery Port Townsend Washington. The 40 foot craft was waterlogged and abandoned with the lifeboat missing. It is believed three men drowned.
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Cape Flattery
Port Townsend
Wash
Duncan Rocks
Mayor McCarthy Backs Jeffries Johnson Fight in Philadelphia
Patrick H. McCarthy mayor of San Francisco said in an interview in Philadelphia that he favors the Jeffries Johnson boxing match and hopes to see the bout. He expressed enthusiasm for the proposed contest and its appeal to fans.
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Patrick H. McCarthy
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Chicago Woman Ends Life by Throwing Before Train
Mrs William Stroker of Chicago aged 43 killed herself by stepping in front of a train on Friday. Police say she was temporarily deranged and her act appears to be self inflicted during a period of mental distress.
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William Stroker
Chicago
Fire Friday Devastates Five Buildings on University Ave
Fire in Minneapolis destroyed five buildings on University Avenue in Minneapolis Minnesota causing an estimated loss of 120000 dollars. Several firemen were badly burned while fighting the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
University
Minn
Fire destroys Hooker plant at Niagara Falls NC
A major fire wiped out the Hooker Development Company plant at Niagara Falls North Carolina early Friday. The chemical facility, one of the nation’s largest, suffered an estimated loss of 400000 dollars.
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Niagara Falls
Hooker Development Company
N. C
Jap Fishermen Drown Near Cambria
Five Japanese fishermen drowned Friday after a boat capsized in high winds offshore Cambria. The men were working close to shore when the surfing conditions toppled their vessel.
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Cambria
New Aberdeen Depot Plans Unveiled By Northwestern
Gen Agent B Farrell of Huron toured Aberdeen last week to announce a new Northwestern passenger station costing about 75000 dollars. The 152 by 24 foot pressed brick marble and oak building will be among the finest in the state with a freight depot to follow. Great Northern says tracks between Aberdeen and North Dakota main line are being rebalanced. E H Barrett of Milwaukee rails says branch lines west of Mobridge near ready for traffic with Moreau river branch to Timber Lake and Cannon Ball line nearing completion.
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B . Farrell
Huron
Aberdeen
Northwestern Railroad
South Dakota
Great Northern Road
North Dakota
E. H. Barrett
Milwaukee Railroad
Butte
Mont
Mobridge
Moreau River
Timber Lake
Cannon Ball
Editor's Strenuous Week at Hermosa Hustler
W F Reinard the editor publisher and sole printer of the Hermosa Hustler endured a busy week with a sick office force and his wife ill. He managed editing typing printing circulation and distribution while also running a lumber business and caring for horses. He posted a “This Is My Busy Day” sign at the office door.
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W. F. Reinard
Reinard
Enforcing Dipping Law in Missouri Valley
State and government veterinary forces cooperate to enforce dipping laws in scabby herds across Hughes Sully and Potter counties. Quarantine once covered the state and a strong dipping campaign eliminated most cases. with quarantine ended some owners grew careless and cases remain to be checked to prevent a relapse.
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Missouri Valley
Hughes
Sully
Potter
Giant Powder Explodes At Terry Mine
Officials say a 1500 pound blast in a Mogul Mining tunnel at Terry occurred by spite work. The explosion wrecked a blacksmith shop and damaged nearby Caledonian property after an earlier attempt ended with guards firing on the escapee who dropped a powder box.
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Terry
Mogul Mining Company
Bicycle and Auto Collision Injures Aberdeen Student
Bari Askew, a graduating student from Aberdeen High School, while riding a bicycle collided with an automobile driven by State's Attorney Lester T. Van Slyke and suffered a broken thigh bone.
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Bari Askew
Aberdeen High School
Lester T. van Slyke
Aberdeen to Install Sewage Disposal Plant on State Land
The city will immediately begin installing an efficient sewage disposal plant on state land bought last week, located more than a mile south of Aberdeen's city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Lead May Get City Hall in Negotiated Deal
Negotiations underway likely lead to Lead obtaining a city hall for the first time, ending the town's long absence of a dedicated municipal building.
Striving to Save Child Ends In Tragic Collapse
In Marion a 3 year old girl died after injury from a hot water spill. The mother, trying to save the child, grabbed her by the arm and pulled her out, causing a spine injury that led to coma and death. The mother is deeply distressed.
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Marion
Sioux Falls
Peter Wiens
Death of Conductor A H Scott at Mitchell
Conductor A H Scott of the Milwaukee road died at his Mitchell home Monday night after a brief illness from Brights disease. He served Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroads over 25 years, starting with the Iowa and Minnesota division. Scott lived at Yankton years ago and ran the Yankton Sioux City stub passenger train before moving to Mitchell five years ago to command through runs.
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A. H. Scott
Milwaukee Road
Mitchell
Bright
Chicago, Milwaukee and
Scott
May Have Paid Department From Lead Labor Turmoil
The Lead volunteer fire department faces possible replacement by a paid city force amid union troubles. Chief John McBride won re election at a special meeting amid irregularity accusations. Members are split as non union men refuse to serve under McBride, a union sympathizer.
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John McBride
McBride
Lead resident James Harris killed by train at night
The body of James Harris, longtime Lead resident and Homestake mine worker, was found near the Northwestern railroad tracks early Tuesday. Investigators say Harris was killed by the Lead Deadwood passenger train during the night, though train crew only learned of the death after discovery.
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James Harris
Lead
Homestake
Northwestern
Harris
Aberdeen Solves Sewer Problem With New Plant
The city has completed disposal plant construction on state land bought last week, located more than a mile south of the city limits. The sewage issue has long caused anxiety in Aberdeen, but officials believe the problem is now satisfactorily solved.
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Aberdeen
South Dakota
Electric Lights for Bridgewater Upgrade 1910
Bridgewater installs electric lighting plant at a cost of 7500 and awards drainage contract to Slagle and Co and William Welch for 10619 dollars as part of public improvements in 1910.
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Bridgewater
Slagle & Co
William Welch
Huron Bans Sunday Theatrical and Public Entertainments
Huron authorities impose a Sunday closure on theaters and places of amusement. No public entertainments allowed on Sundays under license revocation penalties, and no new Sunday privileges will be granted.
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Huron
Davison County Old Settlers Picnic Set for June 9
Mt. Vernon prepares to host Davison County Old Settlers annual picnic and celebration attracting thousands. Event organized by the Old Settlers' association with plans for entertainment and community gathering.
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Davison County
Old Settlers
Mt. Vernon
Old Settlers’ Association
Corn Planting Begins in Mitchell Area
Farmers around Mitchell start planting corn as ground remains in good condition despite cooler weather. A large acreage is expected to be sown this year.
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Mitchell
Funeral Rites Held for Lydia and Leila Bonesteel at Huron
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Huron for Lydia and Leila Bonesteel the young sisters who drowned in Lake Byron on Sunday.
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Huron
Lydia
Leila Bonesteel
Lake Byron
Navy Reorganization Cuts Costs Under Secretary Meyer
A Washington correspondent reports Secretary Meyer has reorganized the Navy to save money. Changes include coal and steam efficiency, improved evaporators on the Georgia, and shipboard repair shops saving thousands. A marine engineering school at Annapolis trains officers for specialized work under the plan.
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Meyer
Navy Department
Washington
Naval Service
Montana
Georgia
Annapolis
Paladino Unmasked as Medium Frauds Exposed at Columbia
In a test sitting at Prof Lord of Columbia University New York Eusapio Paladino is accused of staging spirit phenomena. Two watchers hidden under chairs testified that the rappings table liftings and curtain movements came from free leg movements while Paladino sat with heel and toe placed to trap foot positions.
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Eusapio Paladino
Lord
Columbia University
New York
Balloon Sky Record Flight Ends in Kentucky Crash
A. Holland Forbes of Bridgeport Connecticut and J. C. Yates of New York survived a 400 mile balloon voyage in the Viking from Quincy Illinois. At 20,600 feet they met a snowstorm and lost control, ripping the gas bag to land in Centre Kentucky. They are bedridden but expected to recover.
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A. Holland Forbes
Bridgeport
Kentucky
Global Labor Movements and Wage Changes Across Cities
Reports cover a Vienna co op with 700 members running a large bakery stage crews in Marysville Cal organize a locals Newark painters’ strike pay 3.28 and demand 3.64 Labor victory in Australia California Federation of Labor expansion San Francisco Building Trades Council grows to over 30 000 Montreal seeks government run employment offices Texas Federation of Labor to elect officers by secret ballot Mayaguez Puerto Rico bakers strike Bradford wool workers ends with wage increases and work time gains New York unions report 1909 idle rate 20 6 percent and average earnings about 2 33 for 319 754 men in third quarter
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Marysville
Cal
Newark
Australia
Labor Party
Cleveland Lake Shore Railway
California State Federation of Labor
San Rafael
Federal
San Francisco
Building Trades Council
Montreal
Canada
Trades and Labor Council
State Federation of Labor of Texas
Bakers’ Union
Mayaguez
Porto Rico
International Union of Bakery Workers
American Federation of Labor
Bradford
England
New York
Fesh
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