Eighteenth Annual Meeting of Black Hills Soldiers and Sailors
The Black Hills District Soldiers and Sailors Association plans its eighteenth annual gathering at Hot Springs on August 15 to 17. National guards from Black Hills will camp there alongside Spanish War Veterans and sons of veterans. Awards for construction at the National Home in Hot Springs may be granted in Kimball for projects including a paper mill, a joune, power house, stable, spring and reservoir.
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Not Springs
Ick Hills Association
Hot Springs
Black Hills
National Guards
Sons of Veterans
Sidon
Hotruth Dakota
Kimball
Aberdeen Meeting Highlights and Annual Insurance Gatherings
The Brown County court session opens August 11 at 9 a.m. with a treasurer’s report and appointment committees. Afternoon includes Redificance discussions, Jewett event, and Mutual Fire Insurance annual meeting. Evening features tennis contests and an entertainment dance. J H Aldrich delivers welcome, excursion to park Friday with sports program and ladies auxiliary. Officers include Helmey Canton Bent Dell Rapids and secretary Mrs. J H. Aneree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown County Court
Stwill
Baeumn
Tesdesls
Ponredinciath
Jewett Rie
Mutual Fire Insurance
Feveral Club
Mbers
J. H
Aldrich
Tncera Park
Asion
Cers
Helmey
Canton
Bent
Dell Rapids
Ats Pucca Weed
Aber
Rs. J. H
Aneree
Distinguished Visitor Knets De Ricquies Visits Hills
The text notes a distinguished visitor, Kntess De Ricquies, inspecting her parentage in Riek and Hills. It records a formal visit and regional inspection by the noblewoman in a historic locale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kntess de Ricquies
Herpa
Riek, Hills
Remington and Chambers Take Over Herrick Press
Editors of the Herrick Press have sold their interest to Opie, while Remington retains a share. The paper will be conducted under the firm Remington and Chambers starting soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Remingoe
Herrick Press
Ane
Opie Intn
Remington
Remington and
Chambers
Waterworks Increases Capacity With New Pump and Reservoir
A large new pump has arrived for the local waterworks and is now in position. A recently completed reservoir provides greater water storage and ample supply for the fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Ea Ta
Four girls drown in Missouri lake boating accident
A boat overturns on a lake near Alta and Ethel Easterly. Mabel, Percia Easterly, and two others perish. A fourth man's cries led rescuers to recover the bodies. details refer to a local Carroll County incident and a life-strap failure. A separate report notes a golfer hurt when struck by a car in an unrelated incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webanon
Lake Mere
Alta
Ethel
Mabel
Percia
First Train Crosses the Missouri in South Dakota
On August 1 1995 the first passenger train crossed the Missouri River within South Dakota at Chamberlain marking a historic milestone. The Milwaukee extension to the Black Hills enabled a 6:15 am departure to Oacoma and a return to Chicago. A community celebration followed with sports bands speeches and a grand dance after 10 pm.
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Missouri
South Dakota
Chamberlain
S. D
Missouri River
Oacoma
Milwaukee Railroad
Black Hills
Chicago
Plankinton
E. Martin
W. E. Sweeny
W W. ‘Collins
The
Gateway of the West
Great Northern Busy in Rapid Improvements at Huron
At Huron South Dakota on August 3 the Great Northern railway advances with new right of way on First street cleared and grade stakes set. Workers will be increased and the depot grounds at First street and Dakota avenue prepared as track work proceeds. A sidetrack to gravel pits and gravel haul support the new grade while depot construction moves ahead. Fifty plus men expected to join as needed.
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Huron
S. D
Great Northern Railway
First Street
Dakota Avenue
Youthful firebugs planned arson in Vermillion
Vermillion South Dakota August 3 two city youths confessed to conspiring to burn dilapidated buildings in town after learning of a third boy who warned others. They denied setting any of the three fires in six weeks and were released by Judge Copeland after promises to reform. A vigilant watch for further offenders is in place.
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Vermillion
Vermillion, S. D
Copeland
Aberdeen News Briefs and Local Updates
Reports from Aberdeen and surrounding areas mention Dewey Tiffany of Aberdeen shot in the eye by an arrow while playing. Ex-Secretary of State C. Berg near death after a stroke. widespread wheat rust concerns easing in Brown and Roberts counties. James Ross buys stock in Reservation State bank, county drainage plans for Long Lake, and local sports results including Ward hotel baseball loss 11 to 5 and All Stars win 12 to 3.
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Dewey Tiffany
Aberdeen
Ben
Redfield
C. Berg
Northville
Spink County
James Ross
Reservation State Bank of
Long Lake
Ward Hotel
South Dakota State Band
The
All Stars
Pierce
Iowa
C. C. Wood
Wood
Howard Forman
Edmonds County
Chicago
Roberts County
Lundquist
Lake Township
United States to Send Delegates to Moroccan Reforms Conference
Tangier Morocco Aug 1 The United States government informed the foreign office it will send representatives to an international conference on Moroccan reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tangier
Morocco
Foreign Office
Eastern colonists to come west in Hibernian plan
The National Order of Hibernians plans to move poorer members to Saskatchewan style farming, with land bought in South Dakota. Supporters include Father Demady, Father Martyn, and Monsignor Flynn. Harry Hunter of the Milwaukee Road offers free transport for colonists from eastern cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
Ss. D
South Dakota
National Order of Hibernians of America
Stephen FP. Hurley
Flandresu
Hibernians
Father Demady
Aberdeen
Martyn
Flandreau
Monsignor Flynn
Madison
Harry Hunter
Milwaukee Road
East
Order
Ireland
Cyclone Destroys Pine Ridge Agency Buildings and Crops
A northern wind cyclone struck Pine Ridge Agency on August 2. It tore the roof off the two story agency commissary and hurled it about 400 feet. Windmills were demolished, water supply disrupted, and about 1000 panes of glass broken. The government boarding school farm garden and crops suffered total damage. The storm damaged crops north and south of the agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Ridge Agency
Agency
Former South Dakota official O C Berg dies
O C Berg former secretary of state under Governor Herred is dying in Redfield South Dakota after years of Brights disease. He has endured illness with resilience, facing the condition that is slowly conquering him.
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South Dakota
Bright
Redfield
M. D
O. C. Berg
Herred
Mr. Berg
Beresford Special Bond Election Carries Large Majorities
In Beresford South Dakota on August 2 a special election approved bonds totaling 4 000 to pay warrants 3 000 to fund a new city hall and jail and 8 500 to cover school indebtedness all by substantial majorities between 60 and 90 percent as reported.
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Beresford
S. D
Cardinal Gibbons on divorce and corporate crime
New York August 2 Cardinal Gibbons vacationing at Southampton discusses corruption and divorce. He says corporate crime self-corrects its wrongs, cites South Dakota as a national blot, and favors stringent laws to lessen the evil while opposing general divorce. The church supports separation but not divorce as commonly understood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cardinal Gibbons
Southampton
L. 1
South Dakota
Hoch Seen as Likely To Seek New Trial In Hoch Case
Chicago reports possible retrial and acquittal for JoEgan Hoch the wife murderer. Cincinnati and St Louis officials discuss Hoch crimes of bigamy and murder with Assistant State's Attorney Olson. Even if convicted, multiple prosecutions may keep him in custody for years.
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Chicago
Jo‘egan Hoch
Marie Walcker Hoch
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Olson
Hoch
Cook County
Dutch Kill 260 Natives on Boni Island Campaign
Amsterdam reports the Dutch expedition against Boni island Celebes inflicted severe punishment. About 260 natives were killed and the fortification at Badjoewa, a chief town, was razed by warship guns.
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Amsterdam
Boni Island
Celebes
Sunda Islands
East Indies
Badjoewa
William Goes Calling
Danzig reports Emperor William sailed yesterday aboard the imperial yacht Hohenzollern for Copenhagen to visit King Christian.
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William
Danzzig
Prussia
Emperor William
Hohenzollern
Copenhagen
King Christian
Major Rowley Dies in Mitchell at 81
Major M. Ee. Rowley died here last night at eighty one years. He was a prominent Mason and will be buried by the order. The note mentions Mitchell and the surrounding area, with a brief reference to local railway ownership and western mining district losses. Funeral set for August 3.
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Mitchell, SD
M. Ee. Rowley
Milwaukee Railway Company
Canton
Chamberlain
Mitchell
Western
Severe storms and floods hit Rapid City area crops
Rapid City reports heavy rain across the region with creeks running high and cellars flooded on Main Street. A cloud burst southwest of the city caused overflow, while hail storms damaged crops near Spring Creek and bridges along creeks were washed out, leaving farmers dejected but hopeful the hail was brief.
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Rapid City
S. D
Red Hill
Main Street
Spring Creek
Population totals for South Dakota and tribes reported
Pierre Aug 3 unofficial census returns show 435 507 white residents and an estimated 17 601 Indians in South Dakota, totaling 453 107. Figures may shift slightly as counties are updated with register data.
Harrington faces bigamy charge in South Dakota case
Elk Point South Dakota August 2 Guy Harrington already charged with rape of 15 year old Rose Fenton now faces bigamy. Sheriff Sherman says Harrington married Miss Fenton then left town and confirms a wife in Wheeler South Dakota. He was arrested in Dunlap Iowa and is jailed awaiting trial. A counterfeit money suspect was jailed after attempting to pass a bogus twenty dollar bill at W W Guillaume's saloon.
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Elk Point
S. D
Guy Harrington
Rose Fenton
F. L. Fenton
Harrington
Miss Fenton
Sioux City
Sherman
Wheeler
Dunlap
W. W. Gillaume
Steer Without a Neck Becomes Road Show Oddity
R L Yokum of Pierre South Dakota bought a five year old steer from Clyde Daly that lacks a neck and has few ribs. The creature grazes by kneeling and can be ridden with a rider between its horns. It moves freely and kicks hard during herd fights. The steer will travel in Yokum’s coming show.
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Yokum
Section man hurt in freight accident at Pukwana
Pukwana South Dakota August 3 Frank Wood a Milwaukee Road section hand was struck by a regular freight train and his right leg crushed below the knee. His defective vision contributed to the accident.
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Pukwana
S. D
Frank Wood
Milwaukee Road
Wood
Mayor Sues City Over Back Salary in Lead South Dakota
Mayor J Gilroy of Lead files suit against the city claiming about $300 in back salary after Lead became a first class city under a new charter. He argues for an advance in salary and raises a constitutional question on whether an officer's pay can change during the elected term.
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Lead
S. D
J. Gilroy
Hill's Line Locks Out Telegraphers
Telegraph operators on the Great Northern and Northern Pacific have been locked out for rejecting the new schedule of rules and wages effective today. Most operators at smaller stations were discharged. Perham says no strike exists. The Northern Pacific continues negotiations with its operators as the lockout spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Minn
Great Northern Railroad
Perham
Railway Telegraphers
Willmar
Fergus Falls
Breckenridge
Ward
Mr. Perham
Twin Cities
H. J. Horn
Horn
Rockefeller Father of John D Rockefeller Lived in Park River
In Park River North Dakota about twenty three years ago a mysterious man called Dr Livingstone appeared with an adopted son Johnson. He claimed to be a physician and a friend of John D Rockefeller and bought a farm east of town with Standard Oil funds. He wore a cane and carried cash and drafts from Standard Oil.
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Park River
IW. D
William A. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
Dr. Livingstone
Ida M. Tarbell
Johnson
West
Standard Oil Company
Briggs
Livingstone
Illinois
Robert Arnot
Insurance reform push by Iroquois club of Chicago
The Iroquois club of Chicago seeks government legislation to regulate life insurance companies. The plan calls for presenting the issue in Washington and drafting bills for Congress. It proposes inviting other clubs to cooperate regardless of political affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big
Chicago
Congress
Iroquois Club of
Washington
Millions For Iowan Zeigler Estate Settlement
By court action the Zeigler will is settled with Mrs. Ziegler receiving 1.2 million dollars in cash and 5 000 shares of Royal Baking Powder company stock valued at 1.8 million. The 14 year old adopted son Wm Ziegler remains heir and will have millions left. He was born in Muscatine Iowa.
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New York
Wm, Zeigler
Zeigler
Whs
Giegrich
Supreme Court
Gaynor
Muscatine
Russia to Be Patient Before Peace Plenipotentiaries Meeting
St Petersburg dispatch notes that Tuas Novoe Vremya and other Russian papers urge patience for a brief interval before the peace plenipotentiaries meet. They warn against attacking straw men and question the terms Japan may propose. Witte reportedly has clear instructions on unacceptable demands and the course to take if such demands are raised.
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St. Petersburg
Tuas Novoe Vremya
M. Witte
Ministers Convene at Peterhof on National Assembly Plan
The council of ministers met this afternoon under the emperor’s presidency at Peterhof to study the project for a national assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Ministers
Peterhof
Churches as hotels aid Uintah homestead registration
Denver dispatch reports orderly registration for Uintah reservation homesteads across Grand Junction and Utah towns. Registration runs twelve days from 9 am with a drawing on August 17. thousands in line and 400 men overnight at the Auditorium. The front of the line included William Wayback of Ouray. churches serve as sleeping spaces for registrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Grand Junction
Vernal
Price
Provo
Utah
Uintah Reservation
William Wayback
Ouray, Cole
Edison declares battery solution for electric vehicles
Thomas A Edison announces he has solved the cheap and serviceable electric traction problem. He says a light battery will be market ready by October and will power automobiles of all descriptions. Edison notes trials in Washington with express wagons and a two-ton car reaching 33 miles per hour, with operating costs at 58 percent of horse power.
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New York
Thomas A. Edison
Washington
Edison
Postal long delayed card found after twenty two years
Waterloo Iowa August 3 A postal card mailed more than twenty two years ago was received by W G G Smith manager of the Iowa Telephone company at Waterloo. It was written by the Davenport secretary and mailed April 7 1883 arriving June 11 1905 after twenty two years on the road. The card bore a Davenport postmark and was cancelled on receipt. It was turned over to Superintendent McFarland at Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
W. G.G. Smith
Iowa Telephone Company
Davenport
Smith
Walter Schroff
Hanson
McFarland
Des Moines
Pope praises Americans in private audience
In Rome the pope welcomed an American pilgrimage led by Rev. John J. Magraine. The pontiff praised Americans including non Catholics for liberty toward the church. He called America the eldest daughter of the church and blessed all Americans.
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Rome
John J. Magraine
America
Mrs Naomi Ring Denounces Threats After Poolroom Raid
Mount Vernon woman Naomi Duncombe Ring claims she would beat threats from police and her husband P J Ring after a raid on a poolroom behind a florist in Eighth Avenue Manhattan. She asserts she is strong enough to thrash him and mentions Kentucky style in response to alleged humiliation.
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Mount Vernon
N. Y
New York
P. J. Ring
Mr Ring
Naomi Duncombe Ring
Eighth Avenue
Manhattan
Weeman
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Association of Soldiers and Sailors
Black Hills District
South Dakota Pharmaceutical ‘Association
Jovelties
John Alexander Dowie
Zion
Curry
Ijan
Great Northern
South Dakota News
Brown County
Hibernian Order
Cyclone ON Agency
Bones
Major Rowley
Auroraste Sesee
Beadle Belereietseiorsil Aeee Eae Aoe
Kingsbury
A Bon Homme
Lake
Brookings
Lawrence
Brown
Fees
Brule
Lyman Eee
Buffalo
Marshall
Butte
McCook
Vampbell
Anatles
Meade
Wena
Miner Deteverace
Clay Lees
Minnehaha Steer
Codington
Moody
Custer Teeeee
Davison
Potter
Pennington
Eeseee
Elk Pointer
Hill
North Dakota
Young Zeigler
Lis
Russia
Orange
New Jersey
W. G. Smith
Pope
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