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Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-12-06
SAN FRANCISCO GRAFT
CASE SET FOR HEARING

san Francisco. Dec. THE third
rial of Louis Glass. formerly vice
president and general manager OF the
pacific States Telephone and Ieie-
graph company. convicted OF bribery
but granted q re-trial by the supreme
court. was set for January ~ py
Judge Lawlor today. The trial OF A.
p. Detweiler, a former official OF the
Home Telephone company. also ae-
cusad of bribery was set Tor IN"
same day.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-12-06
Ciu Of slOo, 900 10 Johns Hopkins.

Baltimore, Dec. b.-Nhnouli ,na
was made tonight OF a siit OF Slpu,-
ooo ~ tbe Johns Hopkins university
endowment fund by X. Brent kriser.
conitalist and chairman Of the boafu
of trustees OF the university. oo.
The university must raise $'oV'Vvv
in order 10 secure S250.0O0 from the
general educational board
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-12-06
cirl AccidentaIIy shol Dead.

,.,,s aecidentsl discharge Of revolver
-,,sri,,.- a scuffle between two boys,
,es,,ited last night in the killing ol
crsce Rurgener. aged fifteen. VINO
US in the room beneath thal ~
which the revolver was discharged
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-12-06

washington, Dec. 5.--Creditors OF
the First National bank OF Billings,
Mont, viii soon receive their first
dividend of 30 per cent, which was
declared by the comptroller Of the
currency today The bank failed last
July.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-12-06

the exception OF William j. MeSorleS
Of the Cement Workers union, who
was fourth vice-rresident. He de-
clned TO make the race against Q. a,
Tvcitmoe, OF san Francisco, who was
chosen for the place.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-12-06
.Bl lNDlNG SN0WST0RM
SWEEPS NEW YORK CITY

New York, Dec, New York to-
dav had It's first real snowstorm.
There was a binding fall this after
noon. More than twenty persons were
taken 10 hospitals after falls on street
sidewalks
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-12-06
NIL IONS CONFISCATED;
AMERICAN PROTESTS

winnipeg. Man, Dec. '.-N. X.
c,syk OF Knnsas city. president 81 the
Alberta and Great Waterways raii-
way. has appealed to Washington ana
also 10 Ottnwa protesting against the
bin now before the Alberta leHisla-
ture which provides for the coniise
lion Of $4,000. OOo subscribed by Am
orleans fo- the building of the rali-
road.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-12-06

Glenwood Springs. colo, Dee D.
lanes poueh. n miner. this afternoon
shot and killed his wife. aged twenty
followinr "A quarrel pough escaped
land a posse is in pursuit.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-12-06
Memphis fYights Postponed.

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 5.--Owirg %
the inclement weather the thghA
scheduled TO be made here by the
aviators today. have been postponed
until tomorrow.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-12-06

Ncwspaperman Given Good iosltion'
Rrahanv. of Madison, WIS., for many
,,ears active in newspaper work In the
national capital. has been appointed
executive secretary of the nhtloh"i
tariff commission.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-12-06

Rome. Dec. S.-Eight new cases oi
cholara have been reported during
the last twentl-iour hours.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
WOODBURY. PIONEER
DIES AT H0RNICk

Hornick, Ia, July 5.-The death Oh
Mrs. Lemuel Burns, of near HornicHH'
Ia. occurred on Monday, June ~, DIV
She was born at Starksboro, VT Au.
gust 10. 1888. With her parents sne
came west to Muscatine, Ia, in 1912
where she g-ew to young womanhooo'
They then removed to Caledonla'
Mimi, where she was married to Lem
uel Burns on November IS, 1855.
For time after their marriage they
were residents of Winneshiek county,
Iowa. Leaving there, they reacheu
Smithland, Woodbury. county, on the
9Th OF June, 1871. Here they lived N
two years, afterward purchasing theI
present home, where they have resloeo
continuously for 35 years.
They have reared a family OF elght
children, six sons and two daughters
all Of whom are living.
The funeral was held Wednesday All,
ernoon at the Methodist Episcopal
church at Holly Springs. Rev K. M
Herman, OF Hornick, delivered the ser
mon, paying an eloquent tribute to the
lie OF the departed. Her six sons were
the pail bearers, and the remains were
inferred in the cemetery at Holly
Springs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
DR.. HYDE GIVEN LIFE
SENTENCE IN PRISON
Convicted Slayer of Swope
Melted Out Punishment in
Accordance With Verdict.

Kansas City, Mo-, July 7.--Dr. B. c.
Hyde, convicted of having poisoned
Colonel Thomas III. Swope, the mil
lionaire philanthropist, was sentenced
to life imprisonment at hard labor by
Judge Ralph s. Latshaw In the Grim
inal court here this morning.
An appeal to the state supreme court
was filed by Hyoe's attorneys, and until
this is taken UP by the higher court the
prisoner will remain in the county iail
here.
AS the supreme court does not meet
until the first week in September and
has heavy docket, 1t is the belief of
the attorneys that the csse cannot be
reached for at least six months.
During today's proceedings in court
DIR. Hyde maintained the same DELHI
crate demeanor that marked his con-
duct throughout the long trial. He did
today what attorneys said was an nm
usual thing. After having been SEN
fenced and before he signed the am
davit for appeal, 4he doctor calmly
read through the long document word
by word, giving no sign of emotion
Finally having completed the perusal
he affixed his signature, turned toward
his wife. and engaged her in converse.
ton.
A minute or so later the doctor and
| Mrs. Hyde were conducted to an ante.
room, where they were permitted Il
| confer for some time. Then HYDE wa,
| returned to NIs cell
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
STEALS A DIVORCE,
INSERTS NAME AND
ALMOST WEEDS GIRL
Resourceful Ball Tosser Had
One Wife Too Many
Already.

Deadwood, s. D., July s.--By purloin-
ing his roommate's divorce papers and
gkillfuily substituting on the document
the name OF himself and his wife,
Flash" Kane, who plays shortstop on
Deadwood's baseball team has capped
the climax OF his erratic career here.
Kane made love to girl connected
with a local amusement house and
wanted her to marry him. She was
willing until she learned he has wife
In the east. He assured her that was
no obstacle as he had obtained d.
vorce, he claimed. 1t was then that
Kane proved himself resourceful. He
shared a room with young man who
had recently secured a divorce in dis
tant state The decree was kept I'm a
suit case, and after securing this he
skillfully erased the names and wrote
I'm his own and that of his wife. The
altered instrument was then offered TO
his lady love I'm proof of his claim. Had
not a friend advised her to make more
careful investigation Kane might now
be In more trouble than faces him.
After drawing his salary as a player
he left town Saturday, leaving behind
many bills. He was caught at Hill
City and brought back yesterday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
SOLDIER SON DIES
LAST YEAR, MOTHER
JUST HEARS OF IT
Christmas Presents Arrived
After Death-Investigate
Belated News.

WATERFOWL, s. D., July 7.-Alone ana
with thousands of miles between MIN
and his family, Inspector Bramole' OF
Manila street and sewerage service
Manila, p. l., died in the army hospl-
tai at Manila on August rs, 1909. His
brother, Frank Bramble, of Watertown,
received notice of the death or MS
brother last Saturday, 10 months ana
one week after the event. The letter
and package of papers containing non
orable discharge from the Unlted
States army and commissions repre-
senting Inspector Bramble's positions
in the civil service of the Islands were
postmarked a month ago.
Beyond the fact that death had over
taken his brother In the army hospital
and that he had been buried at NC
Kinley cemetery Frank Bramble, OF
WATERFOWL. knows nothing. The moth
er wondered why she did not hear
from her son for months, and has sent
him a birthday present and Christ
mas present, both of which arrived
after the young man was in his grave.
Notice of Inspector Bramble's death
was made through the regular chan
nels, signed by hospital attaches and
members of officers of the civil serV-
Ice. The bereaved family is seeking
explanation of it's late dispatch, I'M
able to understand the reason, in view
IF the fact that the deceased has been
n the service in Manila for the past
IL years.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
VETS AND DRYs FIGHT;
NO CELEBRATION HELD

4 Spearfish, s. D., July s.-Because the
chairman OF the committee on arrange
ments was a temperance man no cele-'
bration was held In this city yester-
day w. III. Todd, the chairman, has
been active in working against the,
liquor interests and when money was,
solicited for the expense OF a celebra-
ton the saloon men refused to con-
tribute unless Todd was removed and
he refused to resign As the commit
tee felt the saloons would be the chief
gamers by a celebration. the comrnit-
tee felt It would be unfair to the other
business men who put in their money,
and hence all plans were declared OF.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
OFFICERS SCHOOL AT HONE.

!, WATERFOWL, s. D., July 6.-The Of
ficers' school of the South Dakota Ma
tlonal Guard, which was to have been
held at Fort Meade last month. is an
nounced to assemble at the state camp
ground on July 81. General Englesby
IS not certain who the instructor will
be. but doubtless some regular army
omcer. FIFTY or so officers OF the guard
Will report. Immediately FOLLOWING the
school for the officers the annual en-
campment OF the state militia viii be
assembled for weeks rifle practice on
the range. From there the militia will
go directly to Sparta, Wis, for field
maneuvers with several other state
miiitias and regiment Of regulars
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
ANOTHER VICTIM CLAIMED
BY BIG SIOUX RIVER

Sioux Falls, S. D., July G.-While
bathing in the Big Sioux river at
point in an immense power dam where
the South Dakota Central railroad
bridge extends across the river, Lloyd
Simpson, aged about 35, was drowned.
The body was recovered by the police.
Simpson reached Sioux Falls on June
~ last and entered the employ of the
International Harvester company as
laborer. His former home is believed
to have been at Newberry, Ind. Simp-
son could swim very little and was
standing on a ledge near the edge of
the river when a companion, who was
a. good swimmer, swan out into the
river quite distance. The companion
heard Simpson shout for help, but when
he reached the point where he had been
he had disappeared. 1t is believed
Simpson accidentally stepped off the
ledge into deep water.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
MULE THIEF ESCAPES
FROM THE SHERIFF

Deadwood, S. D., July ii. w. Sper-
~, charged with the larceny of team
of mules from s. w. Story, of Bould-
er Park, and who after he had trav-
eled across the country with his
wife and five children, was captured
by Sheriff Tom Stewart, of Meade
county, near Kadoka, has escaped.
The getaway was effected while the
sheriff with his prisoner We're travelling
overland on their way to Deadwood.
They were about to put up for the
night and assisted by two other men
the sheriff and Sperry were engaged
In unloading some stuff from the wag-
on and storing 1t for the night In a
barn. 1t was almost dark at the
time and although the sheriff was
keeping his eye on his prisoner, the
latter slipped around the corner of the
barn. When he did not Immediately re-
turn, search was made and it was
found that he had escaped.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
ROOSEVELT CREETS
THREE INSURGENTS
Bristow, Murdoch and Madison
Are Given Hearty Welcome
at Oyster Bay.

OYSTER Bay, N. Y, July 6-Ihree
Kansans, all republican Insurgents Vi
the deepest dye, talked with Theooore
Roosevelt for three hours at Sagamore
Hill Saturday and went away satlsneu.
When they had gone Colonel RooseVeN
called them fine fellows" and SAID tney
discussed the work of the recent SESSION
of congress. Co.,.
He said the Ballinger- Pinchot con-
trove.sy was not preached. the VISIT
ors We're Senator J. l.. BrlstoW anu
Represe" atives Victor Murdock anu - -
II. Ma, ison, all of whom fought nara
for the Roosevelt policies when he was
in the White House.
When the 4 o'clock train had pulled
out of Oyster Bay and the correspond
ents trailed up the hill Colonel Roose-
Welt was pacing the veranda garped IN
O crash riding suit and riding boots.
He plunged into an explanation or the
conference at once.
Those three Kansans," he began at
once, ARE among my most loyal sup
porters and were during the seven
years was in the White House"
Can you tell us what was dis
cussed?" was ventured.
BaIIineer Not Discussed.
These fine fellows and l have been
discussing the recent session OF con-
gress," said Colonel Roosevelt. But /
wish to say right here" he put in with
a snap of his jaws, that we have not
been discussing the Ballinger- Pinchot
trouble.
MY friend Madison is one of the
judges in the case and would not have
it appear that l wished to exercise any
influence in the matter. I owe an es-
pecial debt of gratitude to Represen-
tatives Madison and Murdoch for the
stand they took at the time when Rep
resentative Tawney offered a resolution
providing that none of the appropria-
tions for the secret service might be
used in investigating the conduct Of
members of the Senate and House"
Here the colonel paused a moment,
and then, like a shot, he said: Would
you like 20 know the secret of that
fight? 1t was just this: A number Of
members of congress realized that I
was shooting at them. ! am mention
ing no names. Senator Bristow rem
dered a great service to his country
in the postal investigation. He found
the rascals and 1 put them out"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07

The Pennsylvania Society for the
Prevention Of Tuberculosis has begun
q whr On the street cleaning methods
or Philadelphia. DIR. Howard 8. AM
ders, who has made an exhaustive
study for the society ok street cleaning
methods in the United States and Eu-
rope, declares that enc Quaker city
stands alone I'm fostering consumption
causing conditions. The society will
direct it, nrHt efforts toward compell-
tnR the street cleaning forces TO sprin-
kle the pavsmentS before sweeping and
when that Is accomplished will move
fo have the city equipped with the lat
est vacuum cleaners
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
EXCURSION STEAMER
AFlRE At NEW YORK

aSsss l aons 10y 60 - ~ O.g -
turning from Roclkaway Beach this
afternoon. with about 80 excursionists
on board. took fire IN the lower bay.
The burning craft. the sister ship or
the dictated General Slocurn, was
headed at once TO the dock OF the Cres-
cent Athletic club, where all her panic
stricken passengers were landed.
Dense clouds Of smoke enwrapped
the vessel. ana feet or tugs hurried
60 her assistance to prevent repeti-
ton OF the El0culn disaster, IN which
1000 lives were lost. It is believed the
nre win be confined TO where IL started
--amaidshipa.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
SNAKES BITES A MAN;
REMEDY PROVES BAD

Belle Fourche, s. D., July ST. W.
Thompson, a rancher over the Montana
from what nearly proved his finish. He
twas found unconscious Saturday aft
ernoon on q cattle ranch and after
medical attendance was able to tell
what happened. Early that morning.
while looking for cattle he got off his
horse to lie In the shade of the only
available sagebrush. He was bitten by
q RATHER and at once started so miles
for relief. On the way he took numer-
GUS drinks Of popular antidote for
snake bites, and finally the hot weather,
the poison and the whisky proved too
much and he fell and lay in the sun
till found and taken to ranch house.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
ANOTHER FURRY FELT
IN WALL STREET TODAY

New York, July There was anoth-
er furry in the stock market early this
morning at the Joint effect of a Jump
in the price OF wheat. the death OF
Chief Justice Fuller and the threat
ened delay In the hearing in the Sher-
man law cases, the discussion OF q
strike OF the Pennsylvania railroad eEn-
pIoyes, and the impairment OF cash
holdings that the clearing house banks
disclosed by the weekly bank state
ment
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
RINGLING BROS. TENT
WRECKED BY STORM
r~~~~--@
Canvas CoIlapses Shortly After
Crowd Leaves-Four
Hurt.

WATERFOWL. s. ID. July g.--A severe
storm that struck this city d few min
utes after an enormous crowd had been
dlegorged from the Ringing Bros. err!
Gus here last night wrecked the ssbIgi
top or main circus tent injured four
people and killed two valuable horses.
n cd To the horror OF the scene and CONF
paeted tho wreck. The injuries re-
suited from falling poles The circus
left town according 10 schedule.
The body Of an unidentified man.
killed In last nights storm was found
1t daylight today n the Great North
meal ticket found IN his pocket IL the
only clew TO Identification. The show
has been wired for information regard
ing any missing man.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
WATERFOWL GETS REDUCED
RATES or lNsiIa ANrr

Watertown, 8. D., July GA reduc-
ton OF Approximately rs per cent in tia
rate or premiums on fire risks IN TIA
business section OF WATERFOWL has ha as
PUT INTO effect by the big Companies
Writing hre insurance In this citv. Tho,
reduction is due to the recent ir,,,r,.,l
ment In the fire department. The a.
moisning of several frame huiIS,nes
within the fire limits OF the down torsS,
olstrict and their replacing with f,ra
PROOF prick and stone blocks is expected
% reduce the rates still further this
sun u,.ila ., Wnicn are now lower than in
northwest ei0Ss IN the
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
JARANTuLA FOUND IN
BUNCH or BANANAS

Parkston, s. D., July s.--While I'M
packing a bunch OF bananas from which
he had sold until they We're very low
clerk at Il e store of A. Fugen & Sons,
saw a furry object which he first
thought was cookie burr. Closer in
vestigation proved that II was q dreaded
,tarantula. 1t was carefully placed I'm a
fruit JAR 1t measured 40 inches from
feeler to feeler. It's body was 2Jb
inches long. It is the largest one OF
the poisonous insects ever seen In this
part Of the country.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
FOREST FIRES RAGE
IN THE BLACK HILLS

Deadwood, s. D., July 7.-During the
past 10 days the local forest forces have
been called on to fight 10 different
forest fires, in all sections of the Black
Hills. Most of them are now extin-
guished and those that are still burning
are under control If, however, the
present dry weather continues, it is
probable the trouble is not passed, but,
the forest officers are well prepared for
the work and unless a fire secures a
hold on a large area of country be-
fore they set about its extinction, they
will be able to confine it to the territory
In which 1t originates.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07

The Electrician states that the Penn
1ylymnia railroad oflicials are still maxi
ln@ experiments with wireless telegra-
ply with 4 View to aseertaining It's af-
ficaey for railroad work. The mast In
Nae for the tests III erected near Altoona
o. the mountain. at 4 point 1866 feet
above sea level, the receiving apparatus
itself being 1,TS6 feet above the level 0f
tao ocean, Communication already has
been established with various wireless
StStIonn along the Atlantic coast. as
veil az with various vessels AT sea.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS
OF MARCUS PEOPLE

Marcus, Ia, July 6.--At the home OF
me brides parents. northwest of town,
saiss Grace Pixler was united in mar
T!age 70 Charles Moore. Rev. F. w.
Announcements have heen received
s neIe IS the marriage OF two of Chero-
kee county'a young people, John Co
D ss.s son Of Hon. g. r.. Goburn. and
Alsa Marion Maltby, Of Cherokee,
N waicn occurred on i homestead AGAR
~ ST hanks Mont on Wednesday, June
- ~. Ionnrn IN graduate from the
AZ department OF Iowa city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07

Deputy Consul Albert 3. Troughton
states that during the last four years
the cinematograph has become very
popular I'm Malaga, Spain, the four
theaters being crowded nightly. Only
AM cents In charged for first-class seats
and 15k cents for second class. French
and italian films are used exclusively.
As the prOprietors are continually look
ina Tor novelties. 1t would seem that
Malaga offers q good field for Amer
Jean Aim makers Nothing has yet
been shown In the way OF depicting
American life or industries One or
two Of the local theaters are connected
with similar places throughout SOUTH
ern Spain, and American films once In
troduced would be widely viewed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07

Mra. Clara bancroft neatrey has been
elected Tor her eighteenth consecutive
term ~ superintendent OF the Sunday
school O. tbs Church Of tho Disciples IA
Boston. Under Mrs. BeakIey'R adaminia-
xkatIon 4 graded system of instruction
hes been introduced which includes q
series 0f bible lessons. ethical teachings
and q course uf social service Because
og if@ wide success thc school has at
1rnoted visitors and investigators from
many churches throughout the country.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
FOOLHARDY HIRED MAN
CAUSES AN ACCIDENT

Herrick. S. D., July 6--As the
result of following the advice of
hired man, who told him to
take hold of a colts tail and put
1t in the barn, one of the young
sons of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Dem
ton, who live on a homestead
near this place, was seriously in
1ured and narrowly escaped be-
ing killed. The little fellow did
as instructed by the hired man,
and instantly the colt kicked
him in the face. inflicting seri-
Gus injuries. Had the colt been
larger and stronger the boy
would have been instantly killed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07

There are many methods III manufac-
turing mAtcneBs there are many ar
feFenk machines employed tn nuch man
ufacknRes Nearly every company has
machinery specially adapted 10 It's own
peculiar uBe. and employs processes
discovered 81 devised by It's own chem~
tst6 and meehnntcs which are kept as
trade secrFty. enc of these machines
has been knUwn - turn out a7.a2e. 10s
machines III one day. boxed and la-
bail@d ready ,l0r shipment.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07

What In probably the largest lobster
ever caught IN Prince Edward island
was taken from Little Harbor, near
ChepstoN, Kings county, last Wednes-
day BY q fisherman there This mann
moth lobster IL now IN the possession
Of >. J. Horribly, OF Charlottefown, and
tts dimensions are as follows: Cir
from tip Of tail To eye. atIh inches:
length over all. sT5S inches; width OF
claw, 12 inches groas weight, IL
pounds. Mr.. Hornby 81 having Il
mounted and Il win probably be placed
on exhibition.