Notable miscellany items and dubious claims from 1904 notes
Andrew Lang discusses experiences and a mistaken identity regarding Oxford professor Conington who died shortly after. The Florida phosphate beds near the gulf coast are described with mining details. A Japanese officer bets on loyalty in battle and a Montenegrin capital anecdote contrasts royal pomp with cost. Trade figures for 1901 to 1904, a black rat at Portland police station, and quotes from Shakespeare are included.
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Andrew Lang
Conington
Oxford
Guston
Almanay
New South Dakota laws take effect amid broad changes
A sweeping package from the last session includes auto numbering, required physician birth reports, a new gasolined vehicle marking rule, an inheritance tax, revised trust company rules, and penalties for adulterated liquor. The laws also modify county commissioner salaries, circuit court terms, and the Union county Missouri River boundary alignment.
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Bureau of Vital Statistics
Morre
Ietate
Union County
Sout Dakota
Missouri River
Fidelity
Foux Malls
Butter Adulteration Case Ties South Dakota Firm
Revenue officers seized a consignment of butter shipped from Crooks creamery near Sioux Falls for water content well above legal limits. The Crooks hardware firm and owners faced tax penalties and possible sale of stock to cover $80 in penalties, with further action to recover revenue.
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Sioux Falls
S.D
Tgo
Chicago
South Dakota
Lily
Lewis
Sioux
W. A. Simpson
Utter
Wilkins & Julie Bol
Crooks
Googe Crooks
Crooks Creanjery
Simpson
Rosebud settlers refuse to pay blood money amid land disputes
An 1830s era report describes Rosebud settlers refusing to pay what they call blood money as they campaign against unlawful claims from homesteaders. The piece notes rising tensions, alleged coercion, and proposed withdrawal of support for contested homesteads while authorities seek resolution.
South Dakota Auctioneers Hold Annual Meeting At Sions Falls
The South Dakota Auctioneers State Association convened its annual meeting at Sions Falls. Officials reported strong attendance with multiple sessions, electing officers and reviewing upcoming events as members selected leadership for the year.
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Sions Falls
Demented Man Found from Hot Springs Missing Days
Thomas of Hot Springs missing for several days found in Edgemont, SD, twenty six miles from Hot Springs. He appeared unbalanced, could not recall how he reached Edgemont or why he went there. He was in shirt sleeves, brought home in a delirious state, unable to attend to business.
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Thomas
Hot Springs
Toms
Edie Mont
Edgmont
Burglary at Columbia General Store Cracked Safe
Robbers entered John Gaskin's Columbia store on Monday night cracking the safe and taking $60. Aberdeen authorities suspect local amateurs used tools from the Northwestern tour house to gain entry. Initial belief pointed to professionals traveling on a midnight Northwestern passenger.
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Columbia
Aberdeen
John Gaskin
Northwestern
North Western
Egan Seeks Electric Line For Brookings Road Project
A large Brookings meeting discusses aiding an electric railway from Brookings to Sioux City. A five member committee was formed to solicit subscriptions and secure rights of way, with a public report to follow in two weeks. Promoters include Brookings capitalists and local citizens.
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South Dakota
LS. D
Brookingson
Ind
Linus City
Sioux Mary
Nell Stewart
Aten
Chire
Castor
Brookings
Tne
Susan B Anthony There Heard In Portland Event
In Portland Oregon on June 26 the National Equal Suffrage Association convened with a large turnout. Mrs. Anthony received warm greetings from representatives of other national organizations and the proceedings opened with notable interest.
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Susan B. Anthony
Portland
Ore
Mrs. Anthony
Drainage Ditches Planned to Relieve Lowland Waterlogged Lands
Experts report no black rust found but warn surplus water harms fields. Farmers and mill interests in Vermilion and Clay counties push for drainage canals to carry away water, with three main ditch routes planned from Gayville toward the Vermilion river. County surveyor Tosseley and the Clay county board advocate start of digging, citing level Missouri river area and potential substantial agricultural benefit.
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Yankton
Tosseley
Olay Dsek
Gay Ville
Missouri
Tysket
Courthouse builders depose half finished Yankton project
Wahikten July 1 The Yankton county courthouse project, long criticized for price and workmanship, will now be completed by the county. The board fired superintendent ED Palmer and severed ties with architects Parsons & Sons after the contractor died. The county takes over the contract to finish at its expense, with Webster Tomlinson of Chicago supervising and Foreman Ke guiding construction.
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Yankton
Wahikten, &. C
Yankton County
Immh
Sim Engelbéeth
Ed, Palmer
W. Th. Parsons & Sons Company
Des Moines
Webster Tomlinson
Chicago
Will le Foremin Ke
United States Postottic
Three Attempts End in Suicide in Unrequited Love Case
In Yankton South Dakota on July 1 8 a young man named Joseph Cooper attempted suicide over rejected affection from Miss Nelson. After she rejected him Cooper drank hallucinogenic substances from Hollevel and tried to drown himself in the river but was thwarted. A third suicide plan with rope failed as well. Severe electrical storms have troubled the area, and news notes the recent death by suicide at the home of Day Brooks.
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Yankton
St.elena
New
Joseph Cooper
Miss Nelson
Cooper
Creek Floods Halt Work in Rough Terrain
Waterways surge across foothills and ravines, flooding and swelling streams. Artesian well outfits cannot traverse soft roads, delaying drought relief and irrigation projects as May crops suffer and localities brace for continuing high water.
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Ier
B.D. Jaiya
Csater
Mit
Burglars Visit South Dakota Store Amid Escape Allegations
Reported burglary at a South Dakota shop ends with authorities pursuing an alleged murderer. Details show a chaotic scene as suspects fled, with investigators examining evidence and reviewing surveillance footage. A suspect previously connected to Boris case remains under scrutiny. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
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South Dakota
Boris
Torrential Rain Impacts Wheat and Grains in Huron Area
A heavy downpour disrupts wheat and other grains in Huron and nearby towns. Flooding and delayed trains affect Wilton and surrounding regions. Officials warn yield losses and supply delays across the grain markets.
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Huron
Muren
Jane
Wet weather hampers Belle Fonche farming outlook
In Belle Fonche Virginia on June 2, reports detail widespread wet conditions across western sections, delaying sowing and harvest plans. Farmers face stalled fields, reduced yields, and concern over wheat stocks as producers brace for a challenging growing season.
Banks to Consolidate Two Deadwood Institutions
Two failed Deadwood banks plan to merge under one name First National, Denitweed State, forming a single institution. Directors voted to consolidate the business of American National and the old bank, increasing capital from 100000 to 215000, in a move to strengthen the new First National Bank. A formal meeting will occur Saturday with officers and directors to finalize the plan and announce governance details.
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First National
Huonil Bante
Wis
Prighlin
Moers Mrenthy
Th M
McLierson
Winton
Aekstant Coal
Lye Wert
South Dakota Reports Show Over Half Rise in Phone Lines
South Dakota data indicate more than fifty percent growth in new telephone lines over the past year. The report highlights expanding connectivity across rural and urban areas, with increased access in multiple counties and growing subscriber totals.
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South Dakota
Viera Seth
Lip Stata
Altetitor
Arrests Made After Armous Tremon Trial
Report notes three men questioned at Armous after a tremon hold, about $4000 involved, captured in custody. They were taken to Armous for examination by the sheriff. Continuous rains and cold delayed farming, with farmers kept out of fields. Warmer weather needed to bring corn to normal condition.
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Armous
Four Babies Born to Mrs Reilly in One Birth
The town buzzed as Mrs Eugene E Reilly reportedly gave birth to four babies, three girls and a boy, all alive and crying. The mother is said to be in good health with a large family, and the event is described as exceedingly rare, with no prior Nova Dakota records of four-heir births.
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Eugene E. Reilly
San. Sue
Pantie
Justi
Nova Dakota
Prize Money Details In Vermillion Will Case
Fragmentary note outlines prize money and bequests tied to the will of Philo Bennett of New Haven Connecticut. Mentions Jerid and Wydy Bryan, a $10,000 sum, and a system of distribution among institutions for the best cases on government. Unclear full context and recipients due to damaged text.
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Vermillion
Jerid
Philo Bennett
New Haven
Conn
Wydy Bryan
Col Tecek
Univerity
South
Five Sorn In Two Years From Houghton Couple
Mrs Joseph Fouche of Houghton Mich reports a remarkable family growth as five children arrive in two years. Twins appeared a year ago and recently triplets joined the brood. All infants are healthy. The father plans to send a family photo to President Roosevelt with an endorsement of his views, amid a note of rare death by own action.
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Joseph Fouche
Houghton, Toughton, Mich
Jine
Leon Bor
Roosevelt
Jim River Flood Outstrips Banks in 1897 Memoriam
Historic flood reports describe Jim River surging beyond its banks with unprecedented water heights and widespread inundation. The narrative notes high waters, affected fields, and residents moving to higher ground as the river set new records in the region.
New School House Bonds Favored in Hecla Vote
In Hecla the voters approved 5000 in bonds to fund a new school building as part of a June election. A minority opposed the bond, but supporters expect sale of bonds and construction to begin soon, with the aim of completing the project in the upcoming school year.
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Hecla
Aberdeen
Portes Township
Nh Townshin Wah
Urpore
Building Collapse At Mitchell Falls Bank Structure
A commercial bank building at Mitchell Falls collapses after a wall fails during construction. The incident, details unclear due to damaged text, references the first story walls and east south wall failure with workers present and a potential injury.
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Commercial Bank
Mitchell Falls
Lyons Farmers of Lyons Formal Company Plans Elevator
The Lyons area evaluates building a grain elevator with 510,000 capital and a second line notes a $10,000 capital base. WF Kelly elected president and Alfred Anderson secretary. Construction aims to finish by early harvest season.
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Lyons
WF. Kelly
Alfred Anderson
Sioux
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