Fire at Roush Store Destroys Holcomb Block in Rapid City
In Rapid City South Dakota a large fire at the Roush store on St Joe Street spread through the Holcomb block causing total loss to the block valued at seven thousand dollars. ammunition stored in the shop fired during the blaze injuring bystanders and forcing tenants to flee with goods as fire crews battled for over an hour. Roush reported eight thousand dollars in losses with six thousand insured.
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Rapid City
S. D
St. Joe
Sixth 5 St
Francis M. Roush
H. Warren Brooks
Gate City Hose Co
Holcomb
Roush
Huerta Mobilizes War Effort Against Zapatistas
Mexico City reports the government will wage a major campaign against the Zapatistas. An army of 10 000 men, led by Generals Pascual and Orozco Jr, will move north despite rebel gains. Pascal Orozco Sr remains alive but held under guard at Huautla.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Zuipata
Zapatac
Pascual and
Orozco
Huautla
Pascal Orozco Sr
Huauala
Both Legs Lost by Freezing in Barn Accident
Reports from the hospital say Joe Russel of Reliance had both feet amputated above the ankle after being frozen for about two weeks. He was found unconscious when a barn door collapsed on him, and gangrene led to the emergency operation. He is doing as well as can be expected and hopes to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Russel
Reliance
Russel
Garrison
Cincinnati
Washington
Tennessee
Virginia
Ohio
Barber Killed by His Wife in Leola
Leola South Dakota Mrs Giffin is jailed charged with murdering her husband George Giffin a barber late yesterday during a quarrel The shotgun blast to the head caused instant death The coroner's inquest held her responsible for the killing The couple were alone and childless Griffin formerly worked in an Aberdeen barber shop
Boy Shot by Companion During Colome Incident
A twelve year old boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Henning of Colome, South Dakota, was accidentally shot in the stomach by a young boy named Finnegan while the two lads were together with several companions.
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Colome, S. D
H. L. Henning
Colome
Finnegan
Gun accident injures boy during field test
In a rural mishap Finnegan and companions tested a 22 calibre revolver. Finnegan pulled the trigger accidentally wounding Carl Henning in the stomach. Henning was taken to Omaha for hospital care with the bullet lodged under a rib and concerns about infection.
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Tippenv
Finnegan
Carl Henning
Omaha
Baseball Men Tryouts at Dakota Wesleyan Enter Season
Warmer weather brings opening workouts as Dakota Wesleyan fields a large squad under Captain Frank Martin. Key pitchers include Sirkpatrick, Smith, and Chase with Ward Willis and others vying for spots. Catchers Shale and Stacy prize the catching duties as infielders and outfielders compete for the regular staff ahead of a hoped April kickoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota Wesleyan
Frank Martin
Martin
Sirkpatrick
Ed. Walsh
Smith
Chase
Ward Willis
Shale
Stacy
Wilder
Cas
I. Smith
Keystone
Dawson
Drink
Rea
Aver
Cool
Thompson
Price
Bindit
Temperance Meeting Highlights Moral Cancer Metaphor
A large crowd gathered at the first Methodist church for a temperance meeting led by Pastor. Dr. W. G. Seaman of the university delivered a strong address portraying the saloon as a social and economic cancer. The event closed with the Battle Hymn of the Republic and plans for a Get-Together Supper featuring remarks by Dr. Potter of Sioux Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Hobson
W. G. Seaman
University
County Officials Hear Tax Valuation Instructions
County Auditor Zangle addressed county assessors at the courthouse directing collection of taxes on actual property value. Some assessors voiced resignation threats, but State's Attorney Milles cited the law and bonds remain on file, keeping them in office. County commissioners debated new road projects in morning sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zangle
Court House
Milles
Board of County Commissioners
Runaway Boys Glad to Return to Homes
Aberdeen, South Dakota. George Putman and Max Merrick, sons of Timber Lake families, ran away after threats from schoolmates. They left Friday, rode east to Mobridge, walked to Silby, were robbed of about $1, and were arrested in Aberdeen on telegram from their fathers. Their parents arrived to take them home.
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Aberdeen
S. D
George Putman
Max Merrick
Timber Lake
Cheyenne Junction
Mobridge
Silby
Ohio River Flood Crisis Deepens At Cairo And Shawnee town
Desperate conditions as Ohio River floodwaters rise rapidly near Cairo and Shawnee town Illinois. Half the population has fled, homes and businesses abandoned, levees strained and sandbagging underway amid warnings to evacuate low land. A levee break at Columbus Kentucky worsens the emergency as Garrison leaves Cincinnati to return to Washington.
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Cairo
Ohio River
Chicago
Shawneetown
Illinois
Columbus
Mississippi
Huron people raise relief fund for flood victims
Huron South Dakota residents collected nearly $500 for flood victims in Ohio and Indiana. A mass meeting led by Senator Crawford and others followed a church service. Local fundraisers included cinema profits and Salvation Army services. Mayor Medbery awaits a reply from Ohio's Governor Cox on sending money or supplies. Continuous Cairo flood updates follow.
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Huron
S. D
Ohio
Indiana
Coe I. Crawford
A. Kk, Gardner
Pearse Pineh
Salvation Army
Brotherhood of Carmen
Medbery
Cox
Cairo
Gov. Dunne
War Department
Mississippi
Washington, D. C
Wilson
King George
England
King Emmanuel
Floods and casualties across Kentucky and Ohio
Reports from Hickman Kentucky describe water from Mississippi levee breaks covering four to six feet in Columbia town. In Columbus Ohio the flood toll rises to 270 with many bodies recovered and others missing after disaster debris.
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Hickman
Columbus
Columbius
Ohio
Whey
Martial Taw
Feeding Tools to Be Shown in Exhibition and Court Case
A London exhibition will display feeding tools including screws pliers feeding tubs and other devices used to force the jaws of women prisoners. The collection has been lent to doctors and will tour American cities before a gift to the Smithsonian. A true bill was returned against Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst for incitement to commit damage carrying up to fourteen years in prison.
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London
England
Smithsonian Institute
Emmeline Pankhurst
Grand
Banner Day for Fenimore Council
Fenimore Council 249 of the United Commercial Travelers holds a March 20 meeting initiating fifteen new members and restatements. A banquet at the Navin hotel followed by a dance in the Elk’s hall featured pink and white carnations, a nine course menu, and remarks from District Deputy Ruth praising Manager Pascoe’s hospitality.
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United Commercial Travelers
Fenimore Council 249
Navin Hotel
W. EF. Pascoe
Mid-West Hotel Company
A. J. Anderson
R. E E. Ruth
Pascoe
Fenimore Council
Messrs
and Mesdames
Anderson
R. Ik. Ruth
C. A. Roddy
E. M. Chaney
W. A. Blynn
Andrew Ewein
M. Tf. Gapp
Robi. Ward
Harry Ldwards
M. B. Fuller
R. Anderson
Geo. H. Strong
G. W. Carlson
G. P. Benedict
R. L. Smith
J. Heimstra
Philip J. Solomon
T. Kennedy
C. W. Leckley
J. M. Henzick
B. B. Morrow
Misses
Hstella Arts
Grace Wilden
Heath Messie
Geo
Rev
South Dakota
Flk
Gale Theatre
Caesarean Operation Saves Mother and Child in Aberdeen
Mrs. Crittenden of Britton underwent a caesarean at Aberdeen hospital. The operation saved the life of both mother and baby and they are reported doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen, S. D
Grant Crittenden
Britton
Aberdeen Hospital
Powers Demand Action Over Scutari Front Amid Balkan Tensions
Montenegro presses advance on Scutari as Turkish front crumbles and Austrian Russian Romanian leaders push for Adriatic frontier rectifications. Powers weigh blockade risks while Serbia agrees to evacuate Albania but delays action.
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London
England
Montenegro
Scutari
Servia
Albania
Montenegrin
Albani
Austrig- Isingary
Austria
Big Storm Ravaged Black Hills Says C A Anderson
C A Anderson assistant superintendent of the Milwaukee’s Iowa and Dakota and Black Hills division arrived home from an inspection trip and called the Black Hills storm the biggest in state memory. He noted a 36 hour siege with thousands of cattle frozen, a small human death, and said Milwaukee tracks on the Black Hills division are now open and operating normally.
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CC. A. Anerson
Iowa and Dakota and Black Hills
Milwaukee
Black Hills
Woman's Night At Big Meeting At Prosper Township
The Prosper Township Farmers' club held a substantive meeting focused on farm women issues. Miss Ludwig of the University Latin Department spoke on Getting at the Root of Things urging women to think clearly and pursue a definite plan despite distractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosper Township Farmers’ Club
Ludwig
Art talk highlights simple home beauty on farm
Mrs Helen Veeder Anderson of the Art Department spoke on Werman and Home stressing that true art lies in simplicity forethought restfulness and comfort. She argued good sense and affordable enhancements can improve farm homes and keep youth engaged with practical, artful living. Miss Weather Hattenhurse performed instrumental pieces and Mr Ora Yahne played violins to applause. The club meets again April 11 with a talent program to showcase local workers.
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Helen Veeder Anderson
Wermnan
Anderson
Presbyterian church youth event sparks surprise after meeting
The regular Y P 5S Co business session ends with two delegates elected for the Presbyterian conference in Sioux Falls. After adjournment the young people are invited to the parlors for a secretive hour of music by a hidden orchestra including a trombone solo by a G A RR veteran, stories told at the Chairman’s request, and social refreshments.
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Y, P, 5S, Co. RB
Presbyterian Church
Sioux Malls
Stoda
G. A. RR
Incharge
South Dakota Men in Montana Arrive with Stock and Farm Gear
Mitchell men arrive in the Blackfoot valley near Ovando after traveling with six cars. Levings brings 29 head of Herefords, 10 registered, plus 14 Pereheron mares and Poland China hogs. Riggert ships Holsteins and five Pereheron mares with a valuable stallion. Bailey arrives with horses and farm machinery. They unload at Drummond and plan immediate moves to their farms.
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Missoulian
Missoula
Mont
Mitchell
Charles Perguson
Drummond
Messrs. Levings, Riggert and Bailey
D. D
Blackfoot
Ovando
South Dakota
Montana
Ferguson
Levings
Poland
Riggert
Bailey
Durmimond
Fire Destroyed Warner Main Street Businesses
A fire last night on Main Street in Warner destroyed a livery stable saloon barber shop hardware grocery and hotel causing about 25000 in damage of which part was insured.
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Aberdeen
Pire
Main St
Warner
Here
Gotch and Luricher Tilt in Final Wrestling Match
Kansas City drama as world champion Frank Gotch meets Russian challenger George Luricher in a two finish wrestling bout. Both champions express confidence of victory in the title clash tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Frank Gotch
George Luricher
Russia
Royal Johnson Plans Move to Aberdeen
Attorney General Royal C. Johnson is in Aberdeen arranging to move his family here and establish a future home. Judge I. T. Boucher, his law partner, already relocated to Aberdeen, and the firm will operate from this city with much of the attorney general's office business conducted there instead of Pierre.
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Aberdeen
Royal C. Johnson
I. T. Boucher
Morgan Fortune Estimates Stir Charity Plans
Estimates of J Pierpont Morgan estate range from 75 million to 200 million dollars with art collections included. It is believed the will is recent and will reveal substantial charitable and public bequests while son J P Morgan Jr may inherit the bulk. The late financier’s body was placed in a walnut coffin within a leaded case and then a third ornate casket in Rome. The U S ambassador offered a funeral service at the embassy pending arrangements to transport the body to America aboard the Koenig Albert, Naples, April 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
J. Pierpont Morgan
J. P. Morgan, Jr
America
Naples
Democratic opposition to Underwood tariff plan in House
Washington reports Democratic opposition grows in the House to Underwood and leaders plan to appoint only routine committees at the opening of the special session while tariff revision is before the chamber. President Wilson remains open minded, and discussions with Sims pursue details of the tariff program and currency reform plans slated for early Senate and House consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Underwood
Sims
Kentucky
Wilson
House
Alaska
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
Senate
Senator Owen
Oklahoma
Representative Glass
Virginia
Owen
Senate Committee On Banking and Currency
Hitchcock
Nebraska
United States
Weeks of Massachustts
National Monetary Commission
National Reserve Association
County Judge George J. Jarvis Remembered in Faulkton
Faulkton South Dakota honored County Judge George J. Jarvis who turned 72 last week with gifts including a French briar pipe and cut flowers. He was among the earliest settlers in Faulk County.
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Faulkton
S. D
George J. Jarvis
Faulk County
Judge Jarvis
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