The Huron Gun Club Elects Officers
Organized Thursday night with 59 members, the club names officers including President T H Null Vice President Don Tolmie Secretary Ed Barrett and Treasurer Thos Campbell. Directors are J A Sauer M L Tobin O R Wright F A Kelley and H A Perriton. Grounds for a range await director approval and possible site north of the North Western depot.
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Datas
T. H. Null
Don Tolmie
Ed. Barrett
Thos. Campbell
J.A. Sauer
M. L. Tobin
O. R. Wright
F. A. Kelley
H. A. Perriton
North-Western
Woman a Murderess Startling Discoveries Near Laporte
The Laporte Indiana region reports multiple unearthing sites tied to Bella Gunness a suspected serial killer. Four additional bodies found along with two identified victims Andrew Helgelein and Jennie Olson raise the count of potential victims as investigators probe motives insurance payouts and alleged accomplice Ray Lamphere.
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Laporte
Ind
Smutzer
Mack
Bella Gunness
Andrew Helgelein
Bacher
Mansfield
S. D
Jen Olson
Jennie Olson
Gunness
Max Sorenson
Eleven of the crew lost on Minnie H. Kellen off Newport
A storm drove the Minnie H. Kellen ashore near Newport Oregon. Eleven crew members drowned, four men on a raft failed to reach shore, one escaped with a broken leg. Nine men were rescued by the local life saving crew and landed fifteen miles north. The vessel sailed from Aberdeen bound for San Francisco loaded with lumber under Captain James McKenna and was towed to Astoria by the Wuckadeton.
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Newport
Ore
Minne E. Kellen
Here
Minnie H. Kellen
Aberdeen
San Francisco
James McKenna
Astoria
JAP Cruiser Matsushima Sinks After Explosion
Admiral Yoshimat su reports an explosion in the stern magazine of the cruiser Matsushima while anchored at Ma kang harbor. The ship sank after the blast and emergency parties urged all nearby vessels to maintain caution.
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Tokio
Yoshimatsu
Matsushima
Makang
Naval tragedy rescue saves 141 sailors after ship sinkings
Rescue operations from the cruisers Hashaidate and Itsukushima saved 141 men after a ship sank, most officers perished. Cadet numbers totaled fifty eight, with many officers not saved as the admiral's port reported.
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Hashaidate
Itsukushima
Ford Cleared of Bribery Charge in Trolley Franchising Case
San Francisco May 2 Tirey L Ford chief counsel for United Railroads was found not guilty by a jury after a two minute deliberation. He was accused of bribing Supervisor Daniel G Coleman to vote for a United Railroads trolley franchise.
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San Francisco
Tirey L. Ford
United Railroads
Daniel G. Coleman
Drink of Lye Kills Child
Florence May Tuttle sixteenth month old dies after drinking lye water at Elk Point. She visited grandmother Mrs Lyman Tuttle with her mother Mrs Thomas Tuttle. After playing she found a jar of lye, drank it, and died within hours despite antidotes and medical care.
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Florence May
Thomas Tuttle
Elk Point
Lyman Tuttle
Farmer Offers Restitution for Hand County Prairie Fire
Charles Donohue a Hand county farmer has deposited all可 he can scrape together in a bank to compensate fire victims and offers to surrender to authorities if any injured party wishes to press criminal charges for starting the blaze.
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Les
Charles Donohue
Hand County
Milk Rate Hearing Postponed by South Dakota Board
The South Dakota state board of railroad commissioners met in Sioux Falls to hear about excessive milk and cream shipping rates. After considering testimony from Redfield Creamery's Mr. Stenwell, the board delayed further action until late June.
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State Board of Railroad ‘Commissioners
Commission
Sioux Falls
Stenwell
Redfield Creamery
Goldsmiths He Courtly Comedy by Senior Class at Huron High
The reading list notes the senior class staging of a She Stoops to Conquer style play at Huron High School dated May 11 1908. Cast includes Sir Charles Marlow Verne Bonesteel Young Marlow Willis Davis Mr Hardcastle Blair Saxton Mrs Hardcastle and Lillian Longstaff Miss Hardcastle with Tony Lumpkin Verd Perkins Miss Neville Gertrude Abel Mr Hastings Frank Hibbard and others. Music by Leybach and arrangements by Harry Von Tilzer orchestra listed.
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Goldsmith
Huron High School
Charles Marlow
Verne Bonesteel
Young Marlow
Willis Davis
Hardcastle
Blair Saxton
Lillian Longstaff
Miss Hardcastle
Hazel Baker
Tony Lumpkin
Hardcas
Miss Neville
Gertrude Abel
Hastings
Frank Hibbard
Glicknank
Martina Schoenert
ROME
Ccna
Teamak
Arnold Bliss
Sahaex
Kenneth Parke
Ron ii
Ak Rollin Mills
Ross Urquhart
Britton Udell
Obituary of Frank Webb 1856 Huron resident dies at 50
Frank 8 Webb died Friday evening at 7 45 at his Ohio street home after months of inflammatory rheumatism. Born in Janesville Wisconsin in 1856 he would have turned 50 in December. A longtime Huron resident he was active in the Presbyterian church and several fraternal orders. Neighbors paid last respects Saturday. Brief services were held at home and the body was escorted to Janesville for Tuesday funeral.
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Frank
Webb
Ohio Street
Albert Webb
Janesville
Wis
Huron
Presbyterian Church
Janesville, WI
Beadle County Republican Central Committee Meeting Called
Beadle County Central Committee of Beadle County will meet at City Hall Huron May 13 1908 at 2 p m to issue a call for a Republican County Convention on July 7 1908 to fix representation bases and the hour and place for the convention Attendance requested for precinct chairs and secretaries Dated May 4 1908 W S Demareer Chairman C N McInvaine Secretary Se
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Oes County Central Committee
Beadle County
Huron
Republican County Central Committee
W.S. Demareer
Republican County Artest Central Committee
C. N. McInvaine
Beadle County Primary Election Notice 1908
Notice states a primary election will be held June 9 1908 at regular Beadle County polling places from 8 a m to 5 p m. Voters of each party will choose party candidates for state congressional judicial legislative and county offices to be filled at the next general election and elect party committeemen and delegates to conventions.
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Beadle Coun Ty
South Dakota
Tc. Sieh
Huron
Doe S. Crawford
United States Senate
W. M. Rueeres
Hay For Sale Or Exchange Near Stee
Hay for sale or will exchange to stock. Three miles east of Stee. 22 Of Henry.
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Stee
Henry
Kammel Convicted in Miller Wife Poison Case
A 70 plus farmer, Gustave Kammel, was found guilty of manslaughter in the first degree for poisoning his wife by lacing oatmeal. He was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary with two months to file a motion for a new trial and possible bail pending the motion. His son also ate the poisoned meal and nearly died.
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Gustave Kammel
Miller
Kammel
Boucher
Girl in Plow Runaway Injures Legs in Walworth County
Miss Rosa Roesler nineteen was dragged about thirty rods when her dress tangled in a disc plow while she fought to stop runaway horses on John Pragitter’s farm in northeastern Walworth County. She escaped with severe fright and painful lacerations to her lower limbs.
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Rosa Roesler
John Pragitter
Walworth County
Strike On Irrigation Job Near Belle Fourche
One hundred fifty laborers, largely Italians, quit the Belle Fourche irrigation project after rejecting $1.75 daily pay, believing they were promised $2.56. Hayes Bros. of Wisconsin, the new contractors, seek replacements for Owl Creek work.
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Belle Fourche
Hayes Bros
Wisconsin
Owl Creek
Confessed to Two Murders in Sioux Falls Case
John Steltz alias John Clark confessed to killing Theodore Sothman March 16 in a cabin by the Big Sioux river near Sioux Falls. He also admitted a prior Philadelphia murder and was sentenced to life at Sioux Falls penitentiary.
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John Steltz
John Clark
Theodore Sothman
Big Sioux River
Sioux Falls
Steltz
Philadelphia
Five year old Julius Rudd injured by rifle accident
Five year old Julius Rudd of James River is hospitalized in Yankton with a 22 caliber bullet in his brain after his three year old sister pulled the trigger. The bullet penetrated his right temple in the incident.
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Julius Rudd
James River
Yankton
Printing presses for sale two varieties in office
Consolidating two plants leaves two new presses on our hands. A Campbell two revolution seven quarto and a Cottrill drum cylinder six quarto are set up in this office and connected with the engine. Reeene and 350 dollars respectively cash. Also a Chorne power F Sanotine engine nearly Stonemetz all steel folder for sale cheap.
Beadle County Sheriff Candidate Declares Candidacy
Dan W. Snyder announces his candidacy for sheriff of Beadle County and asks for support at the June primaries. The statement seeks voter backing ahead of the election.
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Beadle County
Dan W. Snyder
Bea d County primary sets Sheriff candidate
Announcing W D Lowe as a candidate for nomination to the office of sheriff, subject to the decision of Republican voters at the Beadle county primary in June 1908.
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Annovement Las
Beadle County
Sheriff Candidate Announces Run in Beadle County
Jonn W. Boyix declares candidacy for Beadle County sheriff on the Republican ticket and seeks support at the June 9 2008 primary election.
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Beadle County
Jonn W. Boyix
Sheriff Candidate Seeks GOP Decision
A political candidate seeks the Republican Party’s endorsement for the sheriff’s race. The statement outlines intent to appeal to party members and portray qualifications, campaign aims, and support needs ahead of a GOP decision.
Beadle County States Attorney Hopeful Addresses June Primaries
The candidate on the Republican ticket for Beadle County states attorney argues for a square deal and fair administration if elected. He pledges economy, honesty, and duty without fear or favor, citing his legal background from the University of Wisconsin and Kent College of Law and noting his move from Grundy County to Huron.
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Beadle County
Grundy County
Illinois
Law School
University of Wisconsin
Kent College of Law
Chicago
Morris
Huron
Beadle
Hagen
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Helgelein
Oregon Coast
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Leybach
Mr. Brea
Erie
Harry von Tilzer
Dress
E. M. Thomas
W. D. Lowe
TAIT
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East Third St
Jim Stewart
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