Now Told of Moses Case The Killing of Rosebud Sheriff
Forsyth correspondent reports Rosebud County Sheriff William Moses was shot and killed at Rosebud while serving a warrant on John H. Burgess. Burgess, a former friend, fired from his porch as Moses approached. Mrs Burgess and a man hired by the couple were among those wounded. Coroner's jury ruled death a gunshot wound but did not determine intent.
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Moses
Rosebud
John Burgess
Billings Gazette
Forsyth
William Moses
John H. Burgess
Burgess
Booth
Luther Terrett
Milea City
Judge Witten Quits General Land Office
Secretary of Interior Lane accepted the resignation of Judge James W. Witten as chief law officer of the General Land Office. Lane praised Witten for over twenty years of conscientious service and cooperation during his administration. Witten resigns due to inadequate salary and will practice law in Washington, D. C.
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Lane
James W. Witten
General Land Office
Witten
Washington, D. C
Siberian Sheep Arrive at Brookings College Farm
A pen of six fat-tailed Siberian sheep arrived in Brookings on Friday and were placed at the state college sheep barn. They appear healthy despite the long journey, with two rams and four ewes. Laurence McGarry, the college herdsman, oversees them as Professor Hansen and Professor Wilson note the breed’s voyage endurance. The aim is to crossbreed for a variety suited to northwest weather.
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Brookings
Hansen
Siberia
State College
Wilson
Laurence McGarry
College
Goethals Named Permanent Canal Zone Governor
President Wilson issued an executive order to create a permanent civil government for the Canal Zone effective April 1, appointing Colonel George W. Goethals as governor. The move ends the existing commission system, retains some commission staff until ceremonies open, and outlines limited administrative duties during the transition. Heavy rains and floods in California cause massive damage, derail rail service, strand thousands, and disrupt travel with extensive repair efforts expected to take weeks.
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Wilson
George WW. Goethals
Secratary Gartinon
Nick
Aas
Faringame
White House
Goethals
Ak Koon
Komate Ae
Gareivon
Alsou
Panaji Caval
Tole
Epiteerion
Aneh Rolls Ae
Cottilaston
Offer to government roots in radium reduction plant
An hurried, imperfect report describes Stephen Lockwood offering a fully equipped plant to the government for free use to reduce carnotite ore. The plant allegedly could process thirty tons per month but was allegedly shut down in 1910, with delays over securing ore and sustaining continuous operation.
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Fuffalo
S. Y. Dan
Stephen Lockwod
Npat
Fife
Pranklin i Lane
Gl Thee Julerinn
Ares
Lane Sant
Rodman Promoted Amid Panama Canal Governance Talks
Cape Haitien January 28 reports a naval captain Rodman named chairman of the board at Incal Inspectora during Lieutenant Colonel Judson’s absence. The move is seen as a step toward a higher post as Panama Canal governance considerations unfold. In Haith the revolt expands north with Port de Paix and Gonaives rising. Exiled generals Zamor and La Freche return, signaling rebel influence.
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Gan
Hugh Hodivan
United States Navy
Board of
Incal Inspectora
Mr. Judson
Engineer Corps
United States
Rodman
Panama Canal
Cape Haition
Haith
Port de Paix
Gonaives
Car Jon Zamor
Beaufonse la Freche
Cape Haitien
Alaskan railroad bill faces debate before Feb four
In Washington Ian Reed introduces the measure amid general debate set to conclude on February 4. Lawmakers push a 2 percent home involvement lead and plan amendments as the bill moves toward the president. The Spokane reference notes earlier weeks before votes and potential action on the measure.
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Mouse
Washington
Ian
Agaret
Reed
Weil
Oklahoma Lynching Report With Two Victims
A report from Oklahoma City details the lynching of Jon Rien Dickerson a Black man accused of robbery and murder. Nearby near Noble a traveling seaman named Chafin was also lynched twenty two miles south, underscoring a violent wave of mob justice in the region.
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Oklahoma City
Okis
Jon Oh Rien Dickerson
Noble
Explosion on Mauretania Kills Four at Sea
Four persons dead and eight seriously injured when a gas explosion aboard the Mauretania occurred while docked for repairs. A tank of condensed gas in the engine room exploded as workmen carried out repairs, the voyage to continue as scheduled on February 2.
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Tan Sh
Smaling
Mauretania
Mauratania
Mrs. Giffin Found Guilty Of Manslaughter
In a Leola case tried in Edmunds County Judge J. H. Bottum presided as the jury returned a second degree manslaughter verdict against Maud Giffin. She fainted upon the verdict. motions for arrest of judgment and for a new trial will be heard Saturday. The shooting of George Giffin occurred March 31, 1913, amid claims of self defense after a struggle over a shotgun used as a club. The penalty ranges from one year to four years or a fine of up to $1,000.
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Spawich
Dan
Giffin
Maud Giffin
Leola
Local marriage unites Laura Gilbert and Chester Leigh
Mrs Laura Gilbert and Mr Chester Leigh wed last Saturday afternoon at the bride's home in this city. Both are well known in Lemman and Perkins counties. Miss Gilbert is the daughter of Kev and Mrs Gilbert, a noted evangelist. The groom works as a bookkeeper at the J.C. Elliott store and is praised as a musician. The couple is wished long and prosperous married life by many friends.
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Laura Gilbert
Chester Leigh
Lemman
Perkins County
Miss Gilbert
Kev
Gilbert
Northwest
Our City
J.C. Elliott
The
Herald
Ile
Deep Waterway Plan Aims To Let Largest Vessels Pass
Ottawa reports a plan to deepen the St Lawrence canal to permit larger ships, linking Duluth and Montreal via an international waterway. Secretary Townsend of Michigan and A My Grath note feasibility depends on further study as commissioners discuss the project. Nearby, George Vandereer and Joante Tinley face jail bars amid a separate criminal case in which Tinley follows Vandereer after an arrest in Canary on horse theft charges.
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Ottawa
Ont
Atreet International Waterway
Duluth
Montrest
Tate Team
Snater ‘Townhend
Michigan
A. MyGrath
International Commission
Rt Lawrence Canal
McGrath
Fede Throvan
Jai Bare
Relia Fourche
Clan
Joante Tinley
George Vandereer
Wife Vorderear
Canary
Mr. Tinley
Saya Abe
Hettinger Team Holds Narrow Win in Lemmon Basketball Clash
A high spirited Tuesday game in Lemmon featured Hettinger Town Team edging the Lemmon team after a tight start. Veteran Kimball led Hettinger while Lemmon’s Thomas and Baker stood out. Fans are urged to attend the Lemmon girls versus Reeder High at Armory Hall Saturday as part of a busy high school athletics schedule.
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Lemmon
Hettinger Town
Hettinger
Lemmon Boys
Nish
Hettiner
Kimball
Smith
Barry
Thomas
Baker
Bucholz
Robinson
Lemmon High School
Reeder High School
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Lemmon Girls
A Body Blow To Divorcees
Helena Montana January 27 hundreds of marriages in Montana are rendered invalid by a decision of Judge J Miller Smith denying Henry A Cotter of Spokane the appointment of special administrator of the estate of Marnie Cruse Cotter. The judge held that the marriage of Misa Crase to Cotter ten months after divorce from her former husband violates Montana law prohibiting marriage of innocent divorced persons within two years and of persons divorced for cause within three years.
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Jan
Montana
J. Miller Smith
Henry A. Cotter
Spokane
Marnie Cruse Cotter
Smith
Misa Crase
Cotter
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