24 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Huron Weekly World
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1905
Page
1
A Pierre correspondent recounts how party machines shaped state elections from 1898. The piece details Pickler and Gamble episodes, the machine’s control over nominations and pledges, and a Chicago meeting aimed at pressuring Gamble despite sweeping Republican victory.
The South Dakota state golf tournament will be held in Huron on Tuesday and Wednesday August 29 and 30. Sioux Falls Brookings and Pierre teams and individual players are expected to attend with large crowds, including a Spaulding trophy cup contest and the state individual championship. Sioux Falls projects the largest delegation, with twelve rooms booked at the Kent House. A World sewing machine display and contest prize will also be featured at the state fair grounds during fair week.
A farmer’s wife, Mrs. Douglas Bard, was struck and killed by lightning yesterday afternoon near Wolsey. Mrs. C. H. Anderson suffered serious injuries when lightning struck the house, breaking windows and causing fire insurance covered damage. The coroner examined the scene, and the storm also injured young Alfred Scheel who was run over by a wagon while playing nearby.
South Dakota G A R commander J B Wolgemuth orders Watertown Cadet Band of 28 pieces to accompany veterans and W A C to the Denver encampment. Prof H L Sherin to manage. band recognized as official Grand Army band of South Dakota. Depart Sept 1 from SD points, HQ in Mitchell and Denver hotels.
The paper notes an exhibition of prizes displayed in D C Roots window inviting public viewing and interest. It highlights the showcased items and the event's appeal to local residents.
Letters from readers and officials praise the paper and editorials while commenting on news coverage and a state fair grounds map. J W Heston J W Doyle W A Thompson Geo E McEathron discuss newspaper value and fairness.
Edla C Story of the river south of Huron was declared insane this week and will be transferred to the state hospital once an attendant arrives. Her husband Mr Story, though not violent, is to receive treatment for a slight ailment. He fears neighbors will take property and hides small amounts of money on the farm.
The city of Pierre and the Chicago and North Western Railway Company clash as Pierre seeks to force a nine foot grade raise. Damages claimed reach 100000 dollars as the case heads to trial September 4 before Judge Gaffey with a jury. The action centers on drainage and the lack of a city sewerage system amid government building and state capitol construction.
Five indictments in the state of South Dakota v. Charles A. Kelley have disappeared, with clerks and officials giving conflicting accounts. The clerk of courts, the acting state’s attorney, and others report the papers were borrowed and not returned, leaving the Kelley indictments lost and unaccounted for. A World reporter sought details but found little besides the papers’ absence.
Grand Jury orders and charges against C A Kelley appear unfiled or unavailable. officials caution that the Kelley indictments may be missing from court records and require verification before action.
Governor Samuel H. Elrod and Commissioner Dick Smith traveled from Deadwood to Pierre after attending the national railroad commissioners session. They described it as a grand trip with southern delegates praising South Dakota, noting good crops and mines, and hope for a future state direct rail route to the hills. John Fernan of Cavour advertises an auction of property and stock set for September 2 in Cavour.
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