Indians Hold Up a Wagon Train at Black Hills Convention
Rapid City April 15 A mock wagon train holdup drew a large crowd at the stock growers convention hillside show. Two wagon trains were surrounded by Indians, one mounted, one run over, with a soldier squad advancing as actors fled and then surrendered after a staged exchange of fire and looting.
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Rapid City
S. C
Stock Growers
Audiennes
Lockhart
Efe
United States
Vattle
Pune
Selchers
Sioux Falls Man Jailed on Shooting Intent Charge
Alphonse Jones was jailed on a shooting with intent to kill charge after a midday incident in Sioux Falls. Joe J. Taylor, formerly of Sioux City, was wounded in the right side and hospitalized with the condition possibly fatal. The families share a double house in Galesburg. Mrs. Jones allegedly warned Deputy Sheriff Peterson as he arrested Jones and her husband.
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Sioux Ivalis
Alphonse Jones
Brownie
Maiy
Joe J. Taylor
Sioux City
Jones
Taylor
Cay
Galesburg
Peterson
Husband
Prophet Returns from Africa After Quest for Promised Land
Beresford S D April 16 Prophets Hendricksen and a small band left Beresford a year ago to seek a new promised land in Africa. He returned with his wife three children and Miss Anna Larson of Viborg. About twenty five followers had earlier departed for South Africa seeking refuge and a new Zion city but few greeted their return. Hendricksen had a troubled experience in Africa.
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Beresford
Toury Hendricksen
South Africa
Ibout
Zion
Fenricksen
Anna Ilarson
Viborg
Henry Mrearickeen
Hendricksen
Governor aids build new public school in Willowe Lakes
Governor Wirod subscribed 100 toward a new public school in Willowe Lakes South Dakota. The project marks a unique state led by popular subscription. A hurricane last year destroyed a recently completed school funded by bonds which must be paid before more bonds can be issued.
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Willowe Lakes
S. D
Wirod
Board of Education
South Dakota Divorce Fallout Echoes In New York Rule
Judge Jones declined to opine on how a recent Supreme Court ruling will affect South Dakota divorce decrees. The ruling shocks local divorce circles as many seek attorney counsel. The judge noted New York tradition holds such out of state divorces are invalid unless the defendant was served or appeared. Haddock decision upholds this view against fuller faith and credit.
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New York
Supreme Court of the United States
Haddock
Burnside Defeated in Siouxsall City Election
In Siouxalls South Carolina, the April city election produced a tight race that unseated incumbent Republican George W. Burnside. Frank V Pillsbury, ex mayor of Ingle Grove, Iowa, backed by the Municipal League, won by about 350 votes. The council ends with six Republicans and six Municipal League or anti Republican members after roughly 3,000 ballots cast.
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Siouxalls
S. C
George W. Burnside
Frank V Pillsbury
Ingle Grove
Municipal League
Pillsbury
Re-elected Mayors Highlight South Dakota Results
In Chamberlain S D the Republican ticket conceded a clear field for mayor and James W Sanford the Democrat incumbent was unanimously reelected along with other candidates. Liquor license carried by 118 vote margin and bond issue by 157. In Pierre S D the ticket headed by L B Albright won overwhelmingly while A Mwert, former mayoral candidate, serves as vice president of the Progressive Republican league amid disputes over alleged illegal voting and secret tests.
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Chamberlain
S. D
James W. Sanford
TOWN LANDS REPUBLICAN MAJORITY IN APRIL ELECTION
Armour S D reports the city voted republican by a 65 majority with J P Barrett as mayor and all aldermen Republicans. A liquor sale question, a tank and tower project, and a mayoral contest pitted Thomas V Ptak against Barney Cols, with Ptak winning. Satoon license passed by majority as did the tank tower proposal by over 60.
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Thomas V. Ptak
Barney Cols
Tyndall
S. D
Clear Lake South Dakota Election Quiet with One Ticket
The April 18 election in Clear Lake produced a single ticket headed by Mayor W. J. Bulow with Aldermen Ed Westfall Hans Nelson and Sam Tundie, and city officials including City Justice Wil Misike and Police Justice Frank Fires. The license question passed by 54 votes, while Budgets and rest of ticket matched last year.
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Clear Lake
S. D
Elstion
Julius Ganger
Geo. Almond
John Walther
Board of Education
Shermat Wank
CG. J. Tonald
M. Iu
Isnedishy
Salem
Ian Tyler
Algermen
Ed Westfall
Lourer
Hans Nelson
Sam Tundie
Iurer
Allen Nye
Wil Misike
Rank
Nes
Canton
W. ('. Gemmill
W. J. Byrnes
MM. Hanson
H. HW. DeLong
D. H. Hawn
Election results from several South Dakota towns April 18
Across Canton DeSmet Parker Miller Scotland Milbank and other towns voters weighed in on local offices and liquor licenses. Mayors, treasurers, police and city justices were elected or confirmed with margins ranging from slim to sweeping. licenses carried in several cities and lost in others.
Heavy Snow Hits South Dakota Plains Delays Spring Work
Snow covers prairies in Bowdle and drifting blocks stock losses as Milwaukee line freezes. Aberdeen reports three inches of rain with ongoing showers delaying farm seeding and ground soaking. Maron and Howard note repeated rain hindering planting by two to three weeks, despite new flax fields being opened with steam plows.
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Aberdeen
Bowdle
Milwaukee Road
Svarts
Howard
Federal Court in Sioux Falls Delivers Indictments and Sentences
In Sioux Falls on April 17 the federal court heard pleas from indicted defendants. Snyder received two years hard labor and a $100 fine for breaking into a Mansfield post office and stealing $11.75 from a registered package. Danial Lovejoy, an Indian, drew three months in Brown County jail and a $100 fine for liquor on the Sisseton reservation. Other defendants pleaded not guilty, including Fleury, St. Pierre, Tapiopa, Meride, and Luke Pretty Bird. A No Bill was returned in the Charlie Town case and his discharge followed.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Carland
Federal
Id Snyder
Mansfield
Brown County
Farland
Snyder
Sioux Pulls
Danial Lovejoy
Aim
Sisseton
Sun
Joseph Fleury
Lee St. Pierre
Edward Tapiopa
Moses Meride
Crow Creek Reservation
Luke Pretty Bird
Pine Ridge Reservation
Long Crow
Rosebud
Harry Slow
United States
W. G. Porter
Jacob LaPoint
Tua Point
John H. Burns
Deadwood
Grand Jary
Charlies Town
Explosion Destroys Monroe Home Injures Clergyman
In Monroe southwest of Sioux Falls, Rev. Mr. Siemsen and his family narrowly escaped suffocation after a cistern explosion while Claus Vanviland, nearby, was badly burned. The house suffered severe structural damage, walls torn free and roof lifted, with windows oddly intact.
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Mr. Siemsen
Sioux Falls
S. D
Siemsen
Monroe
Sioux Jails
Claus Vanviland
Vanviland
First White Dakota Child Dies in Ruby Bell Mine
April 17 in Lead South Dakota reports Lee Tate the first white child born in Yankton has died in the Ruby Bell mine from gas. John Less was found nearby alive and has recovered enough to tell the tale. Less leaves a wife and two children.
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Lead
S. D
Lee Tate
Yankton
Ruby Bell
John Less
Tate
Jury Rules Threshing Outfit Owners Liable for Kitchen Car Accident
In Gettysburg on April 14 a state circuit court jury found Bartels & Rock liable for damages from tipping a kitchen car during move of a threshing outfit. Plaintiff Mrs. Rosanna Merrill, employed as cook, suffered a broken arm and other injuries. Damages awarded were 1900 with interest from the accident date.
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Gettsburg
Rosanna Merrill
Bartels & Rock
Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan. Heavy Damage Reported
An afternoon quake in the southern part of the island of Japan caused extensive damage and higher casualties than prior quakes. Early estimates list 1,014 dead, 95 injured, and 1,200 houses destroyed with damage around 45 million dollars.
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Yokio
Jor 1Osa
Indian allotment completed on Cheyenne River reserve
On the Cheyenne River Indian reservation the allotment process ended at Cherry Creek where older Indians resisted moves away from traditional lands. About 700000 acres were allotted leaving nearly two million acres unassigned to be opened for future settlement. Payments of about 30 dollars per person will follow for leases on surplus lands, with traders expecting busy days at the agency and Norrest City after payments. Indians set cattle price at 80 cents a head for this season’s trail drive, to be discussed at the upcoming agency council.
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South Dakota
Norest City
Missouri
Heiress Miss Mentele And Priest Healer Case Fails To Verdict
Sioux Falls April 16. The jury in the case of Tl. M. Jordin against Miss Louise M. Mentele heiress and surviving partner of the late Father William Kroeger the celebrated priest healer reported it did not agree and was discharged by Judge Carland. The suit sought to recover 2100 for services rendered. Acting United States Attorney W G Porter occupied with the grand jury delaying criminal trials this week. Judge Carland excused the petit jurors until next Monday. W S Hammond of St James Minnesota admitted to practice to defend five Minnesota men indicted on perjury charges in proving on government land. Within an hour twenty one defendants were arraigned on indictments ranging from taking liquor on Indian reservations to post on mice robbery.
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Mentele
Sioux Walls
S. D
Tl. M. Jordin
Louise M. Mentele
Heiess
William Kroeger
Carland
Jaiff
United States
W. G. Porter
State land sold at Webster public sale
Between 1,000 and 2,000 acres of state school land were sold at the Webster court house auction. A forty acre Troy township tract brought 4 dollars per acre. The average price topped ninety dollars an acre, while a section near Andover valued at 40 dollars per acre remained unsold.
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Andover
State Land Commission
Court House
Webster
Troy Township
Work resumes on east wing capitol foundation
Pierre South Dakota April 14 Work was resumed on the foundation of the east wing of the capitol. The early cold weather of last fall stopped the work before the foundation was completed, and a force is on the ground to finish up all work which was contracted for to date.
Mine Operators Resume Washeries After Mitchell Order
New York April 17 officials announce a general movement to resume work at washeries set to begin today and tomorrow. No mining will start yet as operators test leverage after President Mitchell ordered suspension. Indianapolis April 17 the United Mine Workers board meets to decide actions in the West Virginia Kanawha wage dispute and union staffing protest.
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New York
Mitchell
Indianapolis
International Executive Board
United Mine Workers of America
Kanawha
West Virginia
Scase
Illinois
MITHL— COAL CARRIERS REJECT ARBITRATION OFFER
A New York subcommittee of presidents of anthracite coal railroads and mine operators sent a letter to John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers asserting there is nothing to arbitrate beyond the arbitration question. They reiterate the strike commission decisions as controlling and say no further suggestions will be offered.
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New York
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Strike Commission
Gniners
Markets Report From Sioux City and Chicago Live Stock Markets
Sioux City and Chicago markets show fluctuating cattle and sheep prices. Sioux City buyers set heavy steers near $6.00. cows, heifers and stockers vary from about $3.25 to $6.50 while calves reach $15.50. Chicago data indicate steady cattle with cows $3.25 to $4.60 and bulls around $2.75 to $3.50, while hogs reach $5.90 to $6.70 and sheep trend higher with lambs around $4.75.
South Omaha Market Report Shows Mixed Livestock Movement
South Omaha on April 18 reports cattle steady to 10 cents lower with ranges for natives at 5.00 per cwt, cows and heifers 3.00 to 4.75, Western steers 3.25 to 4.65, canners 1.75 to 0.85, stockers 2.75 to 4.65, calves 3.00 to 6.25, bulls and stags 2.75. Hogs hover near highs with various weights around 6.45 to 6.50 and pigs at 5.0 to 5.3. Sheep rise up to 10 cents, ewes 5.50 to 5.75, lambs 6.00 to 6.50.
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Chicago
South Omaha
Grain and Provisions Market Quotes and Track Prices
Chicago April 18 cash quotes show dull wheat values with No 2 spring at 78 1 2 to 80 1 2, No 2 red around 88 1 2, No 2 white 49 1 2, and prime grade 3 north at 3.17. Provisions list mess pork 6.15 16.20, lard 5 87, short ribs 8.70 8.80, whisky 1.28 per gallon, and dairy prices firm with creamery butter at 16 1 2 cents. Minneapolis prices include Whinit No 1 hard 88 3 4 to 89 1 4, No 1 northern around 78 3 4 to 79 1 2, corn No 3 yellow 44 1 2 to 47, oats 80 to 89 1 4, and rye mixed. Cash Winx at 1.17, May 1.18.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
Minneapoll
Kentucky Man Revives in Coffin After Pronouncement
In Hart County near Hinesdale Hardin Butler is reported to have revived after eleven hours appeared dead. A casket was ordered and the grave prepared when he suddenly sat up and asked for water. Relatives and watchers fled in fright but Butler soon improved and can sit up.
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Clasgow
Hinesdale
Hart County
Hardin
Butler
Mr. Butler
Cosmopolitan Meeting of Hills Draws Vast Northwest Attendance
Rapid City hosts the eleventh annual Western Stock Growers Association meeting with 647 members from the Missouri River to the western border. Soldiers, Indians, and cowboys entertain as 450 attend. events include cowboy races, ponies, war dances, and exhibits.
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Rapid City
S. D
Western Stock Growers’ Association of
South Dakota
United States
Missouri River
Northwestern Stock Growers’ Association
Northwest
Sioux City
South Omaha
Chicago
Montana
C. C. Hughes
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Milwaukee Road
R. M. Calkins
Fort Meade
Dakota City
Custer
Hermosa
National Live Stock Association
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
C. K. Howard
H. H. Dawson
F. M. Stewart
Killer Shotgun Accident Claims 10YearOld Brother
Arlington Iowa April 14 The 10 year old son of John Flanders died after a shotgun discharged by his 6 year old brother while alone at home. The boys, who were aiming at cranes, left loaded guns within reach and the younger child fired. The tragedy occurred around 6 pm and the elder boy died four hours later.
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Arlington
John Flanders
Sanders
Sand Hill
Lynch establishes Index at Aberdeen then plans move
Aberdean reports that David B. Lynch formerly of the Verdon Times has started the Index at Aberdeen and will move it to the new Brown county town on the M and St L extension from Water town once built. A new paper has also opened at Newark Marshall county. The Scottish Rite Masons hold their spring reunion in Aberdeen with only four new candidates.
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Aberdeen
David B. Lynch
The
Verdon Times
Brown County
Watertown
Newark
Marshall County
Masonic Order
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All People's Party
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