Wolfer Jim McGovern Shot by Mother in Law in Black Hills
Jim McGovern known as The Wolfer in the Black Hills, after marrying Mrs. Serge Schneider, was shot twice by his mother in law while greeting her on a ranch. He dodged as she fired, taking bullets in the shoulder and arm. Schneider posted $5,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Wasta
S. D
Jim McGov Ern
Black Hills
the Wolfer
Inlaw
Galing
Jim
Rge Schneider
Ned
McGovern
Private pork barrel smashed by House islands tax passed
The House debated the use of government funds for auto purchases by officials, attacking the private use of vehicles. Senate amendments to the speaker and vice president car buy were disagreed to, while a Philippine tariff measure and related revenue provisions passed. A dam construction bill also moved forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Islands
Washington
Sims
Tennessee
House
Senate
United States
Bnes
Paris Report Says Allies Speak with One Voice
Paris August 5 President Mallieres declared satisfaction with his meeting outcome after speaking with Emperor Nicholas of Russia Foreign Minister Pichon said his talks with M Ivolsky Russian foreign minister showed perfect accord among the allies on all pending international questions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Mallieres
Nicholas
Russia
Pichon
M.ivolsky
Minnesota Honors James J. Hill at Alaska- Yukon-Pacific Exposition
Seattle Aug 5 Minnesota celebrated its day at the Alaska- Yukon- Pacific exposition by unveiling a bronze bust of James J Hill a railroad builder Governor John A Johnson delivered an address and released the cords binding the flags of Japan Great Britain and the United States around the monument
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Seattle
Wash
Minnesota
James J. Hill
John A. Johnson
Japan
Great Britain
United States
Naval board to reconvene on Sutton death inquiry
Annapolis Maryland August 5 the naval board of inquiry revisiting Lieutenant James N Sutton U S M C death will reconvene Thursday morning. Witnesses H H Utley and Surgeon C Cook to testify at the reopened inquiry. Muscatine Iowa August 5 Charles McVey drowned after leaning over a steamer rail during a flirtation on the Helen Blair as boats could not be lowered.
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Annapolis
Naval Board of Inquiry
James N. Sutton
H. H. Utley
C. Cook
Muscatine
Charles McVey
Helen Blair
Markets Report from Sioux City and South Omaha
Sioux City hogs and cattle prices mixed with bids listed for butcher hogs heavy packers and dressed beef steers. South Omaha shows cattle steady to 10c lower with native and western steers and calves priced. hogs 10 to 16c lower and sheep market steady to lower with lambs and ewes quoted.
Chicago Live Stock Market Brief
Chicago August 4 cattle market steady with steers $5.60 to $7.00 cows $3.00 to $5.35 heifers $3.50 to $6.00 bulls $3.40 to $4.85 calves $3.00 to $4.00 stockers and feeders $3.75 to $5.15 hogs steady to 10 cents lower with choice heavy $8.10 to $8.20 butchers $8.00 to $8.15 light mixed $7.60 to $7.75 choice light $7.90 to $8.10 packing scene pigs $6.50 to $7.00 bulk of sales Sheep steady to lower with sheep $4.00 to $5.25 lambs $6.00 to $7.75 yearlings $5.00 to $0.0.
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Sioux City
Eavy
South Omaha
Texas
Chicago
Sioux City Grain Prices Reported for Wheat Oats Barley Flax
Sioux City market notes August 4 show grain values across classes. Prices include Wheat No 2 velvet chaff new 1.07 to 1.10, No 2 northern 1.10, No 2 new 54 lb 1.07, No 4 1.03, mixed prices varied. Oats No 3 White 32c No 4 White 31c, No 2 mixed 2c, Barley C 45 lb 41c D 48c E 44 lb 42c, Flax Seed No 1 1.31 No 2 1.28, Rye No 2 new.
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Sioux City
New
Northern
Woman Killed by Lightning Bolt Near Sioux Falls
Severe storms in Sioux Falls region cause one death, Mrs. Max Miller, and about 2500 dollars in property damage. The bolt struck the chimney entry during Mrs. Miller's evening routine, burning her severely and killing instantly. A sister's farm residence near Brandon was destroyed by fire caused by lightning, and the Great Northern depot in Sioux Falls sustained damages around 200 dollars.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Max Miller
Shindler
Ida Leubecker
Charles Fiss
Brandon
Great Northern
Fake Alaska wheat yields big returns in South Dakota
Joseph M. Hofert of Bridgewater area paid 20 dollars a bushel for Alaska wheat seed before it was ruled fraudulent by the agriculture department. He reports a harvest of about 60 bushels per acre with three heads per stalk and fully filled main heads, claiming high profitability despite the fraud designation.
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Canistota
Joseph M. Hofert
Bridgewater
Alaska
Agricultural Department
Hofert
South Dakota
Man Suspected of Stealing Horse Near Kimberly
Henry Hall from Thompson Indiana is suspected after leaving Irving Lewis’s property near Kimberly with a horse and saddle. A search followed his trail to two miles north of Pistte, where leads ended. locals warn the thief would face harsh punishment if caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Henry Hall
Thompson
Irving Lewis
Kimberly
Lewis
Pistte
Woman Loses Hair In Ferry Boat Machinery
Mrs. Clarence Lillie was seriously injured when her hair was torn from her head by ferry boat machinery on the Missouri river at Bijou Hills South Dakota. Her jaw and arm were broken before the crew could aid her.
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Bijou Hills
S. D
Missouri River
Clarence Lillie
Forest City Hears Sound of Railroad
Forest City South Dakota eyed rail growth as whispers say Northwestern will build Gettysburg to Forest City line while Milwaukee plans Bowdle to Pierre route via Forest City, reviving the town’s rail prospects.
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Forest City
Aberdeen
Gettysburg
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Bowdle
Ptierre
Bullhead injury nearly fatal for fisherman in Corsica
Isaac Van den Bos was wounded when a bullhead struck his knee during fishing near Corsica South Dakota. The horn broke off in the knee and caused severe swelling and blood poisoning before a doctor treated him. He is believed out of danger now.
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Corsica
S. D
Isaac van den Bos
van den Bos
Townsmen Mistakenly Permit Too Many Saloons
Java South Dakota town board erroneously issued three saloon licenses in a village of about 500 residents, exceeding the legal limit of two. The licenses were revoked with refunds. Carl Doerr resisted closure and was fined $50 plus costs for selling liquor without a permit. The board plans to issue only two licenses going forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Java
South Dakota
Carl Doerr
Coata
Runaway Crash Injures Two Near Kadoka
In Kadoka August 5 J F Haero vec and Miss Elizabeth Harth were hurt in a west town runaway crash after stopping to shut a gate. A frightened horse struck the ahead team overturning a buggy. The driver freed himself and Minsh was pulled from the debris with a head prune but no serious injuries were reported to the pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kadoka
J. F. Haerovec
Elizabeth Harth
Runaway team injures man and mower near Vivian
A team of horses ran away southwest of Vivian South Dakota and tossed the mower operator from his seat. The wheel ran over his foot injuring it badly. The runaway team struck another mower driven by L. L. Randall, throwing him to the ground. The sickle cut the fleshy hip and two guards pierced his foot. He escaped a more serious injury by a narrow margin.
Glanders Fear Shrouds Driver After Horse Death
Quinn reports a horse killed by glanders and driver Henry Rich may have contracted the disease. Rich, ill for some time, was moved to Deadwood hospital with Dr. Clark. doctors there declare glanders and refuse admission, noting human glanders is rare but curable.
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Quinn
S. D
Henry Rich
Deadwood
Clark
Livestock shipping season opens in Belle Fourche
Belle Fourche South Dakota reports the livestock shipping season has begun with about 100 cars of cattle and horses sent to eastern markets. Officials expect shipments to exceed recent years as cattlemen herd prices and market demand drive an accelerated pace.
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Belle Fourche
S. D
Lightning Kills Five Horses Tied to Nelson Header
Otto Nelson, a well known farmer near Aug 4, narrowly saved his life by returning to his header after a brief absence. A storm overhead struck as he left, a single bolt of lightning killed the five horses attached to the machine, leaving him unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blunt
S. D
Otto Nelson
Nelson
Electric line proposed from Scotland to Olivet
Plans move forward for an electric railway from Scotland to Olivet with possible extension to Wittenberg. L. F. Phillips leads the project, touring the route to estimate costs and grades. Construction could begin this season to serve a rich but railroad-free agricultural region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Olivet Olivet
S. D
Olivet
Wittenberg
L. F. Phillips
Tripp Booming as Gas Engine Plant Shines
S D Tripp reports the electric lighting plant installed by Philipp Ehresmann a top local facility. The Fairbanks Morse gas producing engine has caused no trouble since setup. The town sees record house building this year, boosting growth.
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Tripp
S. D
Philipp Ehresmann
Fairbanks Morse
Tripp Ig
Bar Opposes Egan Reinstatement in Supreme Court
Minnehaha County Bar Association voted to resist George W. Egan's reinstatement by the state supreme court. A. B. Kittredge, Parke Davis and Henry Robertson were tasked to renew charges, with potential new accusations copying Egan’s weekly paper’s caustic comment of bar members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
Minnehaha County Bar Association
George W. Egan
Supreme Court
R. J. Wells
J. H. Voorhees
A. B. Kittredge
E. R. Winans
Harry Judge
Joe Kirby
J. H. Gates
Parke Davis
R. W. Parkman
R. H. Warren
H. A. Muller
Henry Robertson
Egan
Bar Association
Dog Guards Too Well Rescue in Burlington Creek
In Burlington New Jersey on August 4 James Logg of East Burlington, intoxicated, fell into a creek as the tide rose. A devoted dog kept rescuers at bay until family members coaxed it away and Logg was brought to safety just in time.
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Burlington
N. J
James Logg
East Burlington
Loge
Logg
Senate Votes to Remove Rail Board Chairman McLendon
The senate yesterday voted to remove S. G. McLendon from the Georgia State Railroad Commission chairmanship after he was suspended by former Governor Smith on charges of leniency toward railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Senate
S. G. McLendon
Raiilroad Commission
McLendon
Smith
Boy is ground between wheel and wagon box
Sioux Falls, August 3. Gus Swanson age 13, son of W A Bliss, caught between wagon box and wheels of a delivery wagon in a runaway on Spring Avenue. He suffered severe scrapes and near exposure as the horse dashed two blocks with him inside the wheel. his brother George Bliss escaped with a bruised face. Gus is expected to recover.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Gus Swanson
W. A. Bliss
Spring Avenue
George Bliss
E. F. Lowells & Co
Spanish swindle victims warned in latest treasure scam
A Madrid dispatch reports Spanish fraud rings still target Americans. Morgan N. Jones of Aberdeen Dakota sent 1200 by draft to a supposed heir in a Spanish convent. Authorities discovered the decoy letter and will return the funds, exposing the ruse in time.
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Madrid
United States
Morgan N. Jones
Aberdeen
Associated Press
Credit Lyonnais
C. Burrel Topez
Jones
South Dakota
Oldest South Dakota resident Andrew Olson dies at 105
Geddes, S. D., Aug. 3. Andrew Olson, believed to be the oldest man in this part of the state and possibly in South Dakota, died yesterday at his son’s home six miles north of Geddes. Olson, a Sweden native, had lived in the state for nearly 30 years and was 105 years old.
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Geddes
S. D
Andrew Olson
South Dakota
Olson
Sweden
Aberdeen man reports Victor past acts in murder case
An Aberdeen visitor in East Aurora New York where Emil Victor stands trial for the Rudolph Christ ie family murder on July 3 says Victor was sent to the New York state reformatory for beating a farmer and robbing him. He also claims Victor killed a playmate as a boy but it was ruled an accident.
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Aberdeen
S. D
East Aurora
N. Y
Emil Victor
Christie
Rudolph
New York State
Second Kaufmann Trial Cost County
Minnehaha county auditors report the second Emma Kaufmann trial at Flandreau cost 6036.45 dollars. The board of county commissioners approved the billed expenses as the trial’s cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaufmann
Sioux Falls
S. D
Minnehaha County
Emma Kaufmann
Flandreau
Board of County Commissioners
Paroled Sconer Fights For Liberty in Sioux Falls
George Kranklin a Sioux Falls grocer arrested on suspicion of being W N Morgan a paroled prisoner wanted in Kansas for breach of parole. He gained habeas corpus release then faced rearrest for fugitive from justice. He posted bail and awaits a hearing with D J Conway as his defense attorney supported by local friends.
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Soner
Liberty
Sioux Falls
George Kranklin
W. N. Morgan
Kansas
Franklin
D. J. Conway
Town Places Malt on Prohibited List
Sisseton South Dakota August 3 local anti saloon workers prompted Peever to prohibit sale of malt and enforce prohibition. Peever voted dry on July 8 and residents had been consuming beerine and malte but sales have been stopped.
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Sisseton
S. D
Peever
S. C
Wife hides with her paramour and escapes husband
William K Lee and Mrs John Davenport and her two daughters vanished from Boone Iowa after she left to get teeth treated. Detectives traced them from Dallas South Dakota to Iowa to Pukwana Presho and White River, ending with no further trace. Mrs Davenport took 300 dollars.
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Iowa
Pukwana
Presho
White River
Davenport
Lamp
Sheldon
Lee
Refuses to reopen the McClellan case in South Dakota
Judge Jones denied a motion for a new trial in the McClellan estate dispute. Arkansas claimants, represented by Grigsby & Grigsby, sought a retrial on newly discovered evidence. An appeal to the state supreme court is planned, with the estate possibly slated to revert to the state if heirs are not found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'Clellan
Sioux Falls
S. D
Jones
John McClellan
Grigsby & Grigsby
Car
Arkansas
Tria
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
South Dakota
Farmer in Loneliness Dies While Intoxicated
Peter Kurtenbach of Parkston South Dakota was found dead in his barn after a night of drinking. His team reportedly became mired, one horse drowned, wagon wrecked, and he died of heart failure. Neighbors had rumors of foul play but the coroner ruled natural cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkston
S. D
Peter Kurtenbach
Kurtenbach
Respected Citizen Arrest Prompts Kansas Parolee Probe
Deputy Sheriff Reiley detained George Franklin of Sioux Falls on suspicion of being W N Morgan a paroled robber from Kansas wanted for parole violation. Morgan was convicted in 1898 and paroled in 1902 with alleged 1904 parole breach. Franklin Morgan supporters note his exemplary life in Sioux Falls including marriage and a child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
Reiley
George Franklin
W. N. Morgan
Kansas
Morgan
Teensas
Franklin
Faithful Dog Rescues Drowning Child in Elm Creek
In Sioux Falls an eight year old girl, daughter of Meade county rancher Gus Jones, fell into Elm creek where a deep hole lurks. The family dog jumped into the stream and dragged the child to the bank, ending a near tragedy caused by a misstep while she played along the edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Gus Jones
Meade County
Elm Creek
Steel Bridge Decided Upon for Milwaukee
Milwaukee officials oppose western agitation for a steel bridge over the river and say a petition will not hasten action. Division Superintendent R P Edson of the Black Hills division confirms a steel bridge will start next winter at low water, nearly a mile long, requiring about 300 workers over two to three years to finish. The existing trestle and draw will serve in the interim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Chamberlain
Milwaukee
R. P. Edson
Black Hills
Bankers' Protective Society arrests four in Tulare bank robbery
A representative of the Bankers' Protective Society arrested J S Love James Hanlon Frank Memler and T Coleman in Aberdeen on the Tulare bank robbery case from July 20. The four floaters deny guilt and face charges for stealing 2100 in cash.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Bankers’ Protective Society
Love
James Hanlon
Frank Mempler
T. Coleman
Towns Vie to Be Points of Registration in Dakota
Pierre South Dakota July 31 Proclamation to set dates for drawings for filings on Cheyenne river and Standing Rock Indian reservations expected within 10 days Twenty towns seek registration points but only about six will be chosen Pierre Le Beau Aberdeen Lemmon and Belle Fourche are strong candidates Allotting work finished appraisal forces ready for action Northern reservation price may be lower than Rosebud at six dollars an acre details pending settlements
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Pierre
S. D
Cheyenne River
Standing Rock
LeBeau
Aberdeen
Lemmon
Belle Fourche
Rosebud
Golden treasures found in sand by river bank
Pierre South Dakota a young man Charles Hayward saw a watch in the sand near the boat landing and found a ring. He then uncovered four cheap watches and about a dozen rings some valuable some with settings removed mystery surrounds how they came to be there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
S. D
Charles Hayward
Fire Loss Destroys Presho Homestead Family Home
Joseph Musselman and his mother Mrs Blork of a western Lyman County homestead lost their house to fire. All cash they had was hidden in the dwelling and burned, leaving them without funds and shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presho
Joseph Musselman
Thieves Confess To Stealing Farm Horses
Flandreau South Dakota reports Henry Kappelman of Ward township had four fine farm horses and a platform wagon stolen. Suspects, unnamed youths, were caught near Hatfield Minnesota before noon Tuesday and brought to Flandreau. They confessed but face sentencing at the October term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flandreau
Henry Kappelman
Ward Township
Hatfield
Pipestone County
Mion
Petrified buffalo skull unearthed in South Dakota creek bank
Hudson July 31 Charles Bergstrom a prominent Eden township farmer found a well preserved buffalo head in the creek bank after heavy rains the soil washed away exposing parts of the skull It appears to be the head of a monster buffalo bull buried long ago with portions petrified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson, S. D
Chas. Bergstrom
Eden Township
Annual W C T U Convention at Brookings South Dakota
The South Dakota W C T U will hold its annual convention in Brookings September 9 to 12 with September 8 set for meetings of officers and boards. Delegates are urged to register with Mrs Gertude Morrow or Mrs C S Harza, with Miss Wintringer expected as a featured speaker and Mrs Francis Beauchamp addressing the Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings Woonsocket
S. D
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
South Dakota
Brookings
Harvard
Gertrude Morrow
C. S. Harza
Miss Wintringer
Francis E. Beau- Champ
Kentucky W. Co. T. U
Boosters Marooned on Scotty Philip Ferry Boat
Two hundred Watertown boosters spent the night on the Scotty Philip ferry boat after their pleasure trip stalled on a Missouri sandbar. A storm forced boats to be requisitioned and rescuing work began, with Governor Vessey among those staying aboard through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeBeau
S. D
Watertown
Missouri
Vessey
Murder of Giovanni Cone in Danbury Conn
Last night Giovanni Cone was found lying on his back in Danbury Connecticut. Police search continues for men connected with the crime. Cone’s head was riddled with shots in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giovannicone
Hiss Danbury
Conn
Step
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Driver
Sickle
Bar
Victor
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