Sioux Falls police capture James Lucas linked to post office robbery
Sioux Falls police report the arrest of James Lucas, an alleged expert cracksman, found with dynamite cartridges and steel saws. He is connected to a former partner Nash, jailed for a bank hold up. Lucas faces a twenty day jail term while investigators probe links to the Vi or g post office robbery and other South Dakota crimes.
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Sioux Falls
Aan
James Eas
Heo
Lucas
I Han
Nash
Gerla
Sioux
Latig
Our Falls
Dormer
Fateas
Teas
Antonce
South Dakota
Independent Spacking Plant Site Chosen in Sioux Falls
Y B Davenport reports the Sioux Falls board of trade has selected the old linen mill site by the Big Sioux River, about half a mile north of Queen Bee mill, for an independent spacking plant. The 17 acre tract will serve Sioux Falls capitalists who will build and operate the facility with an initial capacity of 4000 hogs and about 600 cattle weekly, creating around fifteen jobs as construction begins at once.
Sioux Falls Woman Dies After Drinking Mood Alcohol
Mrs. Rhoda Bishop Monroe, 35, of Sioux Falls, died at home after consuming mood alcohol during a personal crisis. Previously in poor health, she had been nervous and had threatened self harm. She married April 8 and her husband works as a local representative for a creamery supply house. She also ran a well patronized restaurant.
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Rhoda Bishop Monroe
Sioux Falls
Revolver Missed Fire In Welshon County Feud Tale
Lantala of Terry faced whisky fueled rage on Sunday night when his six shot revolver jammed near Sam Hill of Terry. Hill survived as Lantala was arrested and jailed after Hill swore out a warrant.
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Lantala
Sam Hill
Terry
Illea
Sam ‘Hill
Mr. Hill
Hill
Lantnin
Put Slug in Slot Machine
William Vitagerald a Sioux Falls liveryman was arrested by U S authorities on a charge of putting slag slugs into an automatic cigar machine. Held for appearance before the next federal land jury after preliminary hearing before Commissioner Conway. Corn crop around Armour damaged by cold wet weather. replants needed. Buffalo fish surplus as streams in Roberts County and northeast South Dakota run full of large fish.
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William Vitagerald
Sioux Falls
United States
Conway
Armour
Roberts County
South Dakota
Dakota Traveling Men Convene in Watertown Meeting
The South Dakota Traveling Men's Association held its annual convention in Watertown at Goss hall. Attendees approved the 906 meeting by unanimous vote and elected officers for the coming year.
Adjudged Insane Patient to Yankton for Treatment
A farmer named Roberts Carl Deikon was adjudged insane and ordered to be transferred for treatment to Yankton. The hearing noted the subject's age and stated he resided in a prosperot district, with the court directing medical care as required.
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Roberts Carl Deikon
Ile Jen
Yankton
Onpelous
Sioux Falls trolley franchise hearing set in Slats PORE city
At a special meeting to be held next week local officials will discuss granting a franchise to a Chicago capitalists group for operating an electric street railway in Slats PORE city. The proposal aims to connect major routes and expand urban transit.
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City
Wedwood
Miata
Chicago
Tuk Anu
Young Hunter Dies in Duck Blind Accident
A 14 year old, Jarencn CGonkey, son of Miller resident avid Gonkey, died in a hunting accident while duck hunting. authorities investigated the scene and are treating it as a tragic misadventure.
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Jarencn Cgonkey
Avid Gonkey
Miller
Creighton Wins Big Debate Over South Dakota Uni
Creighton University defeated the University of South Dakota by a two to one judges vote in a debate on a question about trade unions. This marked Creighton's second victory against South Dakota in three weeks, following a prior win at Brookings over another state college team on the same topic.
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South Dakota University
Petal
Messrs
Edward Leary
George McCracken
William Schall
Creighton University
University of South Dakota
Creighton
State University
Brookings
Romance Ends In Divorce In Sioux City Case
Judge Jones dissolves marriage between John Henry Ryan of Sioux Falls and former Davenport resident after a court action following a newspaper ad seeking a wife. The couple wed after Ryan advertised in a teen paper and later quarreled, leading to frequent fights and public scandal before Mrs. Ryan filed for divorce.
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Jones
Mariage
John Henry Ryan
Davenport
Fales
Ryan
Indians Seek Pay From Reservation Relief Plan
The Sisseton Sioux near Aberdeen held a meeting to ask Washington to send Maj. McLaughlin to oppose the bureau’s rule delaying payments to Indians under eighteen on the reservation. They contend the funds are badly needed to pay debts and avoid white creditors seizing property.
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Sisseton
Aberdeen
Indian Bureau
Washington
Maj. McLaughlin
Bureau
Indiana
Seek pardon for Goodrich in Frankfort case
Information from Sioux Falls reports efforts to pardon Pearl Goodrich of Frankfort after a Spink County circuit court found him guilty of a statutory crime and sentenced him to ten months in the Sioux Falls penitentiary. Petitions circulated in Redfield Doland and Frankfort have over 200 signatures, including six jurors from the case.
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Sioux Falls
Pearl Goodrich
Frankfort
Spink County
Whiting
Redfield
Doland
South Dakota State Fair opens with new building dedication
The receipt and filing for record of a deed to acres of land adjoining Huron on the west by the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company, valued at 8000, inspire renewed effort as the fair nears opening on Tuesday September 12. Gov. Blood will dedicate the new buildings, with many prominent men from several states expected to attend.
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Huron
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company
Tun
Gov. Blood
Big Gold Mine Burns Out at Terre near Lead
A large milling plant of the Horseshoe Mining Company at Terre four miles from Lead was destroyed by fire early Thursday. The blaze began in the lime bing and spread to the cyanide plant and attached buildings including offices. The plant, second only to Homestake in the Black Hills, cost $350,000 and insured for $250,000 across fifty companies. Three hundred workers were left unemployed.
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Horseshoe Mining Company
Terre
Black Hills
Blacksmith William Bowen Seriously Injured in Mine Yard Accident
William Bowen a blacksmith at the Puritan mine on his way home from Lead was run over by an incoming freight in yards above Pluma station. Both feet were cut off at the ankles and his head badly bruised. He is in St Joseph hospital in Deadwood with guarded hopes for recovery.
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William Bowen
Puritan
Pluma Station
St. Joseph Hospital
Deadwood
Canova to stage two day sporting and amusement events
Preparations are practically complete for a Canova series of sporting contests and amusements on June 1 and 2. The event is organized by Canova businessmen who have contributed liberally and spared no expense to ensure a notable annual attraction.
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Canova
Sioux Falls to Host Grand Lodge Meeting on June 7
Granite lodge No 18 IX of Sioux Falls rapidly completes plans to entertain the Grand Lodge of the order as it holds its annual meeting in Sioux Falls on June 7.
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Dakota K. P. Grand Lodge
Granite Lodge
Sioux Falls
Grand Lodge of the Order
Sioux Touls
Baby Perishou in a Wall in Cherry Township
The 2-year-old son of Hudson Horsley in Cherry Township was drowned when a wall stone slipped, leaving a small opening beneath the platform through which the child likely crawled into a well in a tragic accident.
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Woessington Springs
Hudson Horsley
Cherry Township
South Dakota v BHP Murder Trial Opens
The state of South Dakota prosecutes arnt for the murder of Richard Galvin, with the defendant on trial at Deoatlwood as the case proceeds toward verdict.
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South Dakota
BHP
Arnt
Richard Galvin
Deoatlwood
Russian Fleet Smashed in Korean Straits Victory Fails
Russian Admiral Rojestvensky's fleet suffers a decisive defeat at the hands of Admiral Togo near the Korean straits. Reports say twelve ships sunk or captured, two transports and two torpedo boat destroyers sunk, with Kamimura linked to the action. Casualty figures and ship losses are debated, but the clash marks a colossal Japanese victory and a grave Russian setback with extensive personnel losses.
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Togo
Rojestyensky
Straits of Korea
Kamimura
Nakimhroff
Sissol Veliky
Japan
Tsushima Islands
Rojestvensky
Nomakh
Fogo
Tokyo
Battles in the Pacific: Japanese sink Russian fleet
An account describes Kamimura trapping the Russian squadron after Rojestvensky's maneuvers near Korea. Japanese forces allegedly sunk the Borodino and Sissoi Veliky, possibly Orel, plus Dmitri Donskoi and other ships. Tokyo reports heavy Russian losses, with over 2,000 prisoners, while Japan claims no damage to its squadron.
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Kamimura
Borodino
Sissol Veliky
Orel
Kuiaz Souvaroff
Rojestvensky
Dmitri Donskoi
Nakimiroff
Vladimir Mo
Togo Holds the Straits In Great Naval Fight
A historical report recounts the Korean strait battle where Admiral Togo’s Japanese fleet defeated Admiral Rozhestvensky’s Russians. The loss included two battleships sunk and about 8,000 men from cruisers and battleships. The Russians failed to break through to Vladivostok and the war's momentum shifted to Japan's favor. The article notes strategic choices, the wary Japanese intelligence, and broader implications for Manchuria and supply lines. Governor Johnson sets August 9 for the execution of William Williams for murder in Minnesota.
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Rojestvensky
Straits of Korea
Togo
Bia
Korean Strait
Rojestvenaky
Saddle Islands
Shanghai
Korean Straits
Naval Intelligence Bureau
Nagasaki
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IA Sioux Falls
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Parnham
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Koren Straits
Manchuria
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Iormosa
Vladivostok
la Perouse
Tsugaru Straits
Ogo
Flo
Straits of
Korea
Sissoi Veliky
Serebrynikoff
Rurik
Sea of Japan
Veliky
Poelkersham
Nebogatoff
Iis
Toyo
Admiral Togo
Vice Admiral
Rojesvensey
Straits
Ixorean
Tsugaro Channel
Shang
Pacific
Tsu- Island
Tsushima
Shimonoseki
Tsu Island
Fusan
Masampho
Masampo) Bay
Susan
Tsu Shima
Stanghal
Europe
Iuil
Quelpau Island
Kamchatka
Yukio
Siberian
Hostilles
Bertha
Long Branch
Gov. Johnson
William Williams
Mra. J. G. Keller
John
St Paul, Minn
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