Fire on American Island Destroyed Timber in Chamberlain
April 17 report says American Island timber, part of Chamberlain city park, burned across about one thousand one hundred acres. Six suspects named Adolph Tisber Chas Ehman Ed Rigby E G Spindler Matt King and Mr Bronson are under arrest as hearings continue. On April 19 Su Wah a Chinese laundryman reportedly hanged himself, believed deranged. fire had destroyed about a quarter of the timber.
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Chamberlain
American Island
Adolph Tisber
Chas. Ehman
Rigby
E.G. Spindler
Matt King
Mr. Bronson
Electric plant delays Aberdeen city lighting after water motor failure
Aberdeen reports the new electric light plant must abandon the water motor due to artesian well limitations. A steam engine will be installed, delaying full electric lighting for several days. Graham Bros. awarded contract to grade the Chicago and Northwestern Railway extension from Columbia to LaMoure, with work to start immediately.
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New
Electric Light Company
Graham Bros.t
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
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LaMoure
Ipswich Liquor Seizure Test Case Sparks Legal Clash
In Ipswich since January the prohibition party fought liquor dealers leading to arrests and county ban on liquor sales. District attorney obtained warrants to seize all liquor, but a justice ordered all items returned. The case raises numerous legal questions and suggests Dakota laws may be deficient.
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Ipswich
United States
Burning in effigy spurs town to clear immoral building
KimBaLu April 18 report notes a prominent attorney’s vacant Main Street property eyed as an immoral building eye sore. Amid town chatter a Rev W B Altleck is gifted an easy chair and gasoline stove by a surprise party on Saturday. W B Stubbard of Chamberlain to lecture on Michael Faraday. Woonsocket April 19 reports visitors L E Rock from Chamberlain and park site uncertainty. King Miller firm dissolved. A G Miller & Son forms. Baby Show success with Jeannette Grissel top with 163 votes. Drainage plan eyed for pond on Seventh Street. sidewalk on Fourth Ave and Fifth Street underway. Clark brothers of Milwaukee view local land. J T Kean buys Nickelson Bros. stepper. John Moler leaves Dumont House for Iowa hotel job.
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W. B. Stubbard
Chamberlain
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Star
WoonsockEr
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Woonsocket
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A. G. Miller
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W. F. Sommerfield
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Fourth Avenue
Fifth Street
Clark Brothers
Milwaukee
J. T. Kean
Nickelson Bros
Cornell
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Dumont House
Iowa
Sioux City and Des Moines plan Defiance to Council Bluffs line
An AP dispatch from Sioux City reports a stir in railroad circles as Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul graders appear east of the city and work begins on a proposed 85 mile line from Sioux City to connect with the Council Bluffs and Chicago route near Defiance. The project aims to link Sioux City with the Council Bluffs line at or near Defiance.
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Wisconsin
Lownly
Minnesota
Dakota
Chicago, Flwaukee & St. Paul Railway
United States
Jamia
R. Miller
A. V. H. Carpenter
T. J.B. Tue Guo
H. Herfford
Mariner
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Cucaco
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Chicago
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Des Moines
Defiance Line Movement Aims to Occupy Grounds Early
The article notes the Defiance line extending east of the city and a Milwaukee firm moving to occupy the grounds. It states the entire line is under contract and work will be pushed to early completion. Signed PERKINS.
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Milwaukee Company
Perkins
Yankton Welcomes W C T U Convention Leader Barker
The Yankton W C T U held a Southeastern Dakota convention at the M E church with a large audience. Mrs Barker spoke on Thursday and urged unity among veterans and professionals to oppose the liquor traffic. The event featured music by the chorus choir and a reception for Mrs Barker, with proceeds benefiting the territorial treasury.
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M. E
Dakota
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Shaw
Dakotaian
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Territorial
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Dakota to gain two new land districts and Deadwood boundary fix
Wastungcron April 17 report favors senator In galls bill creating two additional land districts in Dakota and defining the Deadwood District boundaries. Crow Lake April 16 fire destroyed a farmer Brush’s house and contents while he was away at White Lake.
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Wastungcron
Senate Committee On Public Lands Today
Ingalls
Dakota
Deadwood
Crow Lake
Brush
White Lake
Tragic Campbell County Death From House Fire
Miss Garrett, 18, of Campbell County, burned to death when her dress caught fire at an outdoor oven. With the home ablaze and a ten year old boy aiding, she sought to smother the flames by jumping into bed. Rescuers arrived but she died at 9 that night. house and contents were completely destroyed.
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la Grace Courier
Campbell County
Garrett
Mr. Varnum
Bartlett-Dyson Scandal Ends With Acquittal
London reports the Bartlett poisoning case concluded with the jury acquitting Rev Dyson and Mrs Adelade Bartlett after closing arguments contending Bartlett was killed by the prisoner. The judge urged disregard of Dyson's testimony as unreliable and noted the prisoner’s alleged motive linked to health and marriage.
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London
Bartlett
Russell
Adelade Bartlett
Dyson
Tragedy in Danville as mob hangs two Weavers
In Danville near Anthony Kansas two Weaver brothers were seized by a mob after a fatal fight with Adel. Deputies surrendered, the brothers were overpowered, hanged preparations were made but the mob fled as approaching footsteps frightened them. Witnesses include the brothers' mother and sister-in-law. The event follows earlier bail set at 10000 dollars each.
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