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Newspaper
Journal World Spirit
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
2
A. W. WieMARTH defends his record as state's attorney, arguing that prosecutions against local figures, including Mannies and others, were warranted. He asserts four eyewitnesses and the sheriff support the cases and vows to pursue criminal charges despite political pressure and costs to the county.
A hollow gold crowned tooth was found in the debris of the Ganness home cellar. Doctors and sheriff speculate it came from the incinerated skull of Mrs. Bella Gunness amid grisly relics from the Guinness case.
Laporte Indiana reports another death at the Guinness Farm, making the tenth person to die in the incident. May date suggests ongoing disaster and continued loss of life. Local authorities and investigators press for answers as more details emerge.
Chicago reports reveal Mads Sorenson died one day before his first policy expiry and two days after a second policy began. Sorenson had carried $2,000 with the Independent Order of Mutual Aid and took out $3,000 with the North American Union before his death. The widow collected both policies.
Seattle May 12 J B Perrine a Great Northern express messenger traveling from Seattle to Vancouver B C was attacked as the train started and overpowered bound hand and foot by two men who entered the car looting the strongroom before fleeing.
A box containing an estimated sum of money was stolen and the robbers fled the scene. Police search underway as authorities base the amount between 1,000 and 10,000 dollars.
Michigan's Republican convention in Grand Rapids at the Majestic theater elected four delegates at large two presidential electors at large and a new state chairman to cast an undivided vote of the whole state in favor of Secretary Taft's nomination.
New York May 12 governor Hughes will not accept the nomination for vice president. In a letter to General Stewart L Woodford he cites controlling reasons and says he could not serve or accept the honor, even if elected.
Five children of James Kennedy, a Black man, were burned to death in Montgomery on May 11 while two others were severely burned and unlikely to survive. Kennedy and his wife were living apart. she says he rocked the children and then set the house ablaze as custody questions loomed in court.
Manila reports Private Mike Beacham of the First United States Cavalry ran a muck following a telegram to the adjutant general May 11. local officials investigated potential disorder and disciplinary action was considered.
Notice states a primary election on June 9 1908 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for party members to choose state county and local officers, national and precinct committeemen, delegates to party conventions, and candidates for United States senator to be decided by the next legislature. Dated May 2 1908. T. C. Youne County Auditor.
The document lists Republican and Prohibition candidate slates for county offices and state seats. It names senators representatives and various county posts with multiple nominees per office and notes endorsements and pledges tied to the June 9 primary.
Advertises registered Black Percheron stallions Orlo and Cracker Jack available for service. At Cavour on Mondays and Tuesdays, southeast and southwest of Cavour the remainder of the week. Terms twelve dollars per live colt. Forfeiture of mares’ insurance by L A Fuller. Ner. 21 4b.
Two new presses remain from consolidation. A Campbell two revolution seven quarto and a Cottrill six quarto drum cylinder are installed in the office with engine connection. Priced at 1200 and 350 dollars respectively. Also offering a horse or gasoline engine near New aes Benicanete, all steel for sale cheap.
Political notice announces Dan W. Snyder as a candidate for Beadle County sheriff and urges voter support at the June primaries.
Tam seeks Republican voters in Bea dig County at the June 1998 primary to decide the nomination for sheriff. The notice names W. D. Lows as the candidate.
Joan W. Boy announces candidacy for Beadle County sheriff on the Republican ticket and asks for support at the June 9 1908 primary election.
A candidate for sheriff addresses Republican voters urging support. The message outlines the bid and appeals to party members for backing in the upcoming decision.
Republican E M Tomas declares lifelong loyalty to Progressive Republicanism. He pledges to support the whole ticket if nominated and to work honestly for county needs if elected. Tomas notes 25 years in Beadle County and asks fellow Republicans for support.
Beadle county voters are urged to elect the Republican candidate O. S. Hagen in the June primaries. He vows a careful economical administration and a duty bound to public funds without prejudice or malice. Hagen, born in Grundy Illinois, cites studies at the University of Wisconsin and Kent College of Law and practice in Morris and Huron, Illinois.
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