Colorado strike violence escalates with mine clashes
Reports from Walensboro detail a deadly flare in the Colorado Fuel and Iron strike zone. Gunfire erupts at the McNally mine and surrounding camp, leaving an unknown number dead and several wounded this afternoon while guards and strikers clash amid evacuations. Fire engulfs boarding and bunk houses as observers report rapid troop movements and shifting combat positions near Walensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNally
Colorado Fuel and Tron Company
Walensboro
Stoeting
Famei
Margaret Gregory
Gergory
Walsenburg
Walson
Convention Here Next Week In Mitchell
Plans are nearly complete for the state Sunday school convention to be held in Mitchell next week Tuesday through Thursday. Several hundred delegates are expected, with activities including sermons by Dr. Henry B. Cope and a major business meeting at the Maynard Theatre. Local committees arrange hospitality and transportation for visitors, while various church groups host entertainment and meals under the Harvard plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Harvard
Widmann
Henry BP. Cope
Chi‘neo
Religious Education
Association of North’ America
First Baptist Church
Cope
First. M
First Presbyterian Church
South Dakota
Dakota Wesleyan University
Cops
Franklin McWifresh
Chicago
Fithouragh
Mitchell /Gerts
Tohe Methodist Church
Hoy
Corpinstens
S. D. van Benthuysen
R. W. Ruth, Jr
Breatbent
T.J. Morgans
C. W. Gillis
GO. T- Sorte Vay Destinaty Finance Commutes
C.F. Tym
W. H. King
Miss Ethel Lyons
Selidirmant
Chester Ruth
Western S C Deluged By Unprecedented Rains
Heavy rains in the Tange country west of the Missouri River caused extensive damage. Telegraph poles shattered between Aberdeen and Java, rail connections destroyed, and two slides disrupted tracks on the Black Hills division. Kink's dam near Reliance overflowed and broke but caused no serious harm as skies cleared west of the river. Aberdeen saw continued heavy precipitation into the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tange
Missouri River
Milwaukee Railroad
Mitchell
Page Sound
Milwaukee
Aberdeen
Java
Black Hills
Stamford
Oliaton
Trailroad Company
Reliance
Redfield
Icicles Seen On S D Trees After Heavy Rain
Aberdeen reports a wet storm turning cold with 2.40 inches of rain in 24 hours ending last evening and a 32 degree drop Monday. Icicles hung from telegraph poles and wires as trees frosted, yet gardeners and crops were not believed hurt. Telegraph, telephone, and railroad service suffered disruptions from pole breaks across the northern state. Over a day, more than an inch of rain fell Monday after .45 inch Sunday, part of a 4.16 inch rainfall since mid April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
Banker Taken On The Coast
Aberdeen reports John A Hayes formerly president of Citizens States Bank of Port Pierre and Gapa State Bank of Capa South Dakota was arrested in Vancouver British Columbia on charges of embezzlement and forgery tied to the May 1913 bank failures causing about 48000 in losses. Pinkerton tracking led to Sioux City and Pelletier’s music store before Vancouver arrest. He will be returned to South Dakota this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
5. D
John A. Hayes
Citizens States Bank of
Port Pierre
Gapa State Bank
Capa
S. D
Vancouver
B. C
Pinkerton
William A. Hazle
Sioux City
Wisie Bisping
Pelletier's
John Sieron
Fort Pierre
Hayes
Hazle
Co. E. Coyne
Stanley County
Stanley
Lyman County
Waubay Plans Municipal Saloon Follow‑Up Action
Sioux Falls, S D The Waubay residents launch a native campaign to install a municipal saloon after Sisseton voted to abolish its city saloon citing large profits. The Sisseton vote leads toward a dry July 1, as the earlier profits and liquor spending fueled opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Paris
S. D
Sisseton
Waubay
Jiy Fords
Ihdro
Notice of Probate for Julia Ford Will in Davison County
South Dakota Davison County County Court sets May 6 1914 at 10:00 AM in Mitchell for proving the will of Julia Ford deceased and for hearing the petition for probate and letters testamentary. Heirs and devisees including John Ford Michael Ford Thomas J. Ford Daniel H. Ford Martin Ford Mrs. Michael Stevens Edward Ford William Ford and William Ford Dineen may contest. Dated Mitchell April 10 1914. C C Thompson Judge. Attest S Cattrell Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
South Dakota
Davison
Julia Ford
John Ford
Michael Ford
Daniel H. Ford
Martin Ford
Michael] Stevens
Edward Ford
William Ford
William Ford Dineen
Mitchell
Mitchell, S. D
Notice of Hearing Petition for Letters of Administration
In Davison County South Dakota the County Court will hear John J. Dexheimer’s petition to issue letters of administration for Lizzie D. Dexheimer deceased. The hearing is set for Tuesday May 12 1914 at 1 15 PM at the county judge’s office in Mitchell to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Dated Mitchell SD April 20 1914. O C Thompson Judge of the County Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
South Dakota
Davison
Lizzie D. Dexheimer
Fred Dexheimer
Alfred J. Dexheimer
Walter A. Dexheimer
Mattie J. Dexheimer
William P. Dexheimer
Howard John Dexheimer
R. D. Dexheimer
John J. Dexheimer
Noteon
Jinaring
Elizabeth Dexheimer
AF Dakota
Prexheimer
Alfred Dexheimer
Es A. Dexheimer
Atti J. Dexheimer
Dexheimer
Mitchell
Administration of Elizabeth Dexheimer Estate Petition
Notice from Mitchell South Dakota regarding the administration of Elizabeth Dexheimer deceased. J Dexheimer and heirs of law are named. hearing set for May 12 1914 at 1:00 P M in the judge’s chambers. petition to be considered and grant may be refused. Dated April 20 1914 by D C Thompson.
Notice of Clearing Petition Letters of Administration
John Henry Dexheimer, deceased. Petition to issue letters of administration to JS M. Newell. Hearing set for Tuesday, May 12, 1914, at 1:30 p.m. at Mitchell, S.D. Dated May 20, 1914. Potential heirs include Pred Dexheimer Alfred I Dexheimer Walter A Dexheimer Edward John Dexheimer R. John Henry Dexheimer. Show cause why petition should not be granted.
Officer Held For Embezzling 1900 at Fairbank
The state vs Freddly Bennett former school treasurer of Fairbank township Sully county was called for trial. Bennett is charged with embezzling about $1900 from the school district. His attorney was not ready, so the case was continued until the fall term. A civil action against Bennett’s bondsmen is now being heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onida
S.D
Freddly
Bennett
Fairbank Township
Sully
Cart
Taubman Named U S Marshal for South Dakota by Senate
The Senate confirmed Tom Taubman of Plankinton as United States marshal of South Dakota, succeeding Seth Bullock of Deadwood. Postoffice nominations for Bonesteel Bridgewater Canistota Chamberlain Hot Springs Lead and Leola also received confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Tom Taubman
Plankinton
South Dakota
Seth Bullock
Deadwood
Bonesteel
Bridgewater
Canistota
Chamberlain
Hot Springs
Lead
Leola
Obituary notes for Drake and Splitt families in Mitchell
Obituary notices report Mrs. Cyntha A. Moore Drake born Gallatin Missouri May 17 1849 married to Chas F Drake in 1868. Their Dakota Territory move and Ethan home, four children Moa Ada Arthur Minnie with Ada dying in infancy. Funeral at Ethan Methodist Church amid rain. Gust H Splitt Mitchell resident dies aged 46 after pneumonia and tuberculosis. funeral at German Lutheran Church with interment Graceland Cemetery. He leaves wife three daughters and one son and a daughter in South Dakota. siblings in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Drake
Cyntha A. Moore
Gallatin
Chas. F. Drake
Wilson
Arthur C. Drake
Drake
Wthan Methodist
Wthan
Gust H. Splitt
Mitchell
Minnesota Street
Graceland Cemetery
Louis Erickson
Vol
Katherine D. Richerer
Splitt
M. W. A. Lodge
Rock Valley
German Lutheran Church
I. W. Loose
R. B. Ackerman
Minneapolis
Avid Kicherer
Charles Cuy
Kidney Pills Promise Quick Relief for Weak Kidneys
Mitchell farmer from Mitchell S D reports back tension pain fatigue and low energy due to kidney issues. After trying two remedies without benefit a friend recommended Dean's Kidney Pills and they brought almost instant relief and a lasting improvement. Price 60 cents at dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dome
Mitchell
Worth
M. C. Fittraorala
Land Ave
S. D
Dean
Dean's Kidney Pills Widely Sold Across Buffalo NY
Foster Milburn Co. Props. Buffalo NY markets Dean's Kidney Pills identical to those used by Mr Fitzgerald. The ad underscores sameness and local availability, highlighting brand consistency and regional distribution under the familiar Buffalo label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Fitzgerald
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Bank Head In Jail Cell At Selby South Dakota
Harry A. Lamb, president of the First State Bank of McIntosh, was jailed in Walworth county on an embezzlement charge after failing to post 5600 bail. He faces three counts including embezzlement and false bank reports for January and March. The bank, now under the state banking department, is closed and creditors await asset evaluation for possible reopening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selby
S. D
Harry A. Lamb
First State Bank of
McIntosh
Walworth County
Carson County
Lamb
State Banking Department
Lightkeepers Risk Lives At South Chicago Pier
In Lake Michigan, lightkeeper C. J. Graan and assistant J. M. Robinson faced ice and a breaking tug while measuring fuel near the end of the South Chicago government pier. With an open water gap and rising seas, they lit a signal fire atop the oil tank and awaited darkness. A towing company captain finally learned of their peril and rescued them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
South
Chicago Government Pier
Lake Michigan
C. J. Graan
J. M. Robinson
Lake Shore
Graan
Robinson
Charles Miller
British Bride Joins South Dakota Minister in Marriage
Selina S Burley from England arrived in Aberdeen to wed Rev J W Bowler of Bowdle and was married by Rev J S Harkness, district superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal church. Bowler came to the United States six months ago to lead Bowdle’s church and later returned to England, then traveled back for the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
Selina S. Burley
England
J. W. Bowler
Bowdle
J. S. Harkness
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ingland
Dr. King's New Life Laxative Ad
Spring remedy promises to purge waste and poisons from winter months. It claims to cleanse stomach liver and kidneys of impurities with a mild laxative action. Also recommends Sucklin's Arnica Salve for all hurts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Sucklien
Third Recital on Next Week at City Hall
The Dakota Wesleyan school of music announces the third and final recital of the series to be held May 7 at the city hall auditorium. The Zoellner string quartet of Brussels will perform, noted for popular appeal through selections spanning the modern school and classical masters. The quartet has performed nationwide this year and has kept its personnel unchanged for eight years. The first two recitals were at the First Methodist Church and season ticket holders were asked to note the venue change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota Wesleyan School of Music
City Hall
Zoellner String Quartet
Brussels
Zoellners
First Methodist
Heavy rains nurture homesteads west of the river
McIntosh M D notes the west of the river region in northern South Dakota and southern North Dakota received 3.3 inches of rain by Friday with nearly two more inches expected. Most homesteaders raise 40 to 120 acres, keep 40 to 120 cows, and rely on dairy income as they avoid overreaching like pioneer farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntosh
South Dakota
North Dakota
Missouri
Dakotas
Cough Relief Ad Promises Quick Cure in April Cold
An old time drug advertisement promises Dr. King's New Discovery for coughing and chest troubles with relief and a money back guarantee. It cites J. T. Davis of Stickney Corner Maine as a cured patient and notes a dollar price. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is also advertised for sores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Bucklen
Arnica
Cheaper For State To Carry Own Insurance
Pierre S D discussion notes the last legislature did not provide an appropriation for public building insurance though a $150,000 fund existed for replacing buildings lost by fire. To date the state paid $116,130 for insurance covering losses under $75,000 and the insurance policy was stopped.
Special Session of Davison County Commissioners Opens Bids
Davison county commissioners set a special session at the County Auditor's office in Mitchell at 10 a m on Monday May 4 1914. Bids will be opened for grading and improving six miles of highway west from the northeast corner of section fourteen 106-60 known as the Rome Tobin Highway. The board will transact other business as needed. Dated Mitchell SD April 27 1914 R A Zangle County Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison County
Mitchell
Rome- Tobin Highway
S. D
R. A. Zangle
200 CARS OF CATTLE GO TO STANLEY COUNTY
Pierre South Dakota report notes another fifteen cars of livestock arrived last night for west river settlers, cows and heifers dominant. More than two hundred cars of this stock have been placed this spring from Pierre to the Hills along the Northwestern line, with demand continuing. Dairy shipments this year are expected to exceed last year’s, boosting farmer incomes though not as dramatically as former beef range activity. Local west river bankers back dairy farming as a safe path for settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
S. D
West River
Stanley County
P J Cheney Co Catarrh Cure Ad
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications. Catarrh is a constitutional disease and must be treated internally. Pills Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. A tested mixture of tonics and purifiers, prescribed by leading physicians for years, offers relief. Testimonials available free upon request. Sold by druggists. Take Hall’s Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Hall
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Baan
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Seagits
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Sherlfe
Welsen
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S. C
C. C. Thompson
Cattrell
O. C. Thompson
D. C. Thompson
John Henry Dexheimer
Pred Dexheimer
Alfred I., Dexheimer
Edward John Dexheimer
JS M. Newell
Moeh
D. M. MacLachlin
Watcriown, S. D
Taubman
McIneosh Bank
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