Hail Sweeps Nine Counties Near Aberdeen
Reports from Aberdeen and nine counties including Campbell Walworth McPherson Edmunds Faulk Spink Brown Clark Day Codington show a widespread hail and wind storm. Harvest was underway with about half the small grain stacked. remaining uncut crops damaged up to forty percent in parts, especially near Ashton in Spink county where fields were denuded.
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Aberdeen
M. D
Campbell County
Missouri River
Walworth
McPherson
Edmunds
Faulk
Spink
Brown
Clark
Day
Codington
Ashton
Spink County
Consolidation of Times and Tribune in Dell Rapids
Dell Rapids expects completion of the Times and Tribune consolidation as D. Ward of the Times and W. C. Nisbet of the Tribune retire after selling both papers to Victor Co. Wass of Centerville, longtime publisher of the Centerville Journal.
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Dell Rapids
S. D
Times
Tribune
D. —. Ward
The
W. C. Nisbet
Victor Co. Wass
Centerville
Imprisoned Animals Starve to Death in Old House
Baltic South Dakota weathered a strange tragedy as two valuable colts died after becoming trapped inside an abandoned house on a distant farm. The horses, seeking flies, entered the structure and closed the door behind them, starving for nearly two weeks until discovered by farmer Guner ius Thompson.
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Baltic
S.D
Gunerius Thompson
Kerosene lamp sparks fire at Hudson telephone office
A kerosene lamp toppled by three year old Glenn Sorenson started a blaze at the Hudson telephone central Friday night. Ralph Jonight and Frank Kittredge acted quickly to control the flames, saving part of the facility. Damage totals include 150 dollars to the central office, 500 dollars to the switchboard and equipment, and home service remains out until a new switchboard is installed.
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Farmers’ Elevator Company
H. A. Stoltenberg
Gunder P. Schinger
S. N. Hoffman
John H. Johnson
Paul Thompy
G. W Schwepp
Oliver Toft
C. W. Okey
Hudson
Fred Slocum
Alcester
Redfield
Hawarden
Harvest Yields Rise Around Draper as Threshing Starts
Harvesting is well along in this locality with early threshing underway. Wheat yields reach 35 bushels per acre and oats 60 bushels, while flax is described as excellent. Two threshing machines operate within six miles of Draper and will stay busy into the fall.
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Draper, S. D
Draper
Editors View Black Hills Trip Shows Irrigation Promise
One hundred editors and families toured the Black Hills describing schools, mines, Wind Cave, irrigation projects, railways, and farming prospects. They praised irrigation turning barren land into Eden like gardens and noted future growth possibilities across the region.
Corner in Cotton Is Record Breaker
New York August 12 Jesse L Livermore 31 sits in a Wall Street brokerage back room issuing orders to clerks while he controls nearly all available New York cotton not under contract. Bears have sold one million bales for October delivery as receipts total only 29 000 bales. The scene marks the most remarkable corner in the town and a historic peak in speculation.
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New York
Jesse L. Livermore
Wall Street
New York Cotton Exchange
Wool Market Reaches New Peak in Belle Fourche
Belle Fourche S D August 12 The wool market closed after the largest business ever done here totaling 1 910 000 pounds this season up from 1 750 000 last year and 1 500 000 in 1906 Prices averaged about 16 cents per pound with 500 000 pounds shipped on consignment and the rest sold outright.
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Belle Fourche
S. D
Baby causes accident as man is run over in Avon
In Avon South Dakota on August 12 Isaac Johnston was riding a cream can on a wagon with Peter Lorenz when a baby ran ahead. Lorenz cracked the whip startling the team. Johnston fell backward, dragged by the wagon wheel, and the hind wheel passed over his back. He was not believed to be internally injured.
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Avon, S. D
Isaac Johnston
Peter Lorenz
Mr. Lorenz
Lorenz
Johnston
Stockholders Lose as Hot Springs Bank Sold
Hot Springs South Dakota August the Hot Springs National Bank with its cashier indicted for unlawfully converting funds has closed since last fall. Judge Carland orders the sale of the bank to Parks and Marty for 5101 060 53 to cover depositor claims while stockholders are deemed losers. Receiver J C Johnson to transfer property. cashier George Harris awaits trial in September at Deadwood federal court.
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Hot Springs
S. D
Hot Springs National Bank
Carland
J. C. Johnson
Parks & Marty
George Harris
Deadwood
Dog Becomes Train-Walking Prodigy in Elkton
An Elkton South Dakota dog, a cocker spaniel, has learned to sneak into passenger coaches during layovers. The animal watches for the chance to ride to Watertown and back, slipping under seats and emerging to roam before returning to Elkton. Railroad men report the dog repeatedly catches the right trains despite unclear methods.
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Elkton
S. D
Watertown
Governor appoints two game wardens in South Dakota
Pierre S. D. Aug 12 Governor Crawford has named Parker Lyns of Aberdeen as Brown County fish and game warden and Robert Lee of Madison as Lake County wardens. Both appointments take effect immediately.
Injunction Issued In Barber Shop By Judge
In Nowata county Oklahoma a judge, sitting in a Coffeyville barber shop, granted an injunction halting a land sale until the case could be heard. A Coffeyville lawyer, seeking delay, interrupted a shave to have the order signed, then returned to the courthouse.
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Coffeyville
Kan
Nowata County
Oklahoma
van Leaven
Court House
Udge
Chicago Terminals To Cost $20 000 000
Chicago officials announce Madison street passenger terminal plans with a projected cost near 20 million dollars. The facility aims to handle over 250000 passengers per day and would surpass most terminals in length and ground area, covering nearly four city blocks. Most of the land and right of way costs have been spent, with additional funds planned for approaches, track elevation, and the main structure.
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Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Madison Street
United States
Boston
Heroic Boys Save Life of Farm Hand at Martin Peterson Lake
Irene August 11 Three young men Roy Skillman Harold Hartwell and Warren Hartwell saved Ole Nelson a farm hand after he strayed into deep water at Martin Peterson lake They jumped from a nearby boat and pulled Nelson to the overturned craft then paddled with their hands to shore earning hero honors and public praise.
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Irene
Roy Skillman
Harold
Warren Hartwell
Young Skillman
Harold Hartwell
Ole Nelson
J. H. Shaw
Aot
Martin Peterson
Nelson
Hartwel
Skillman
Commission Making Physical Valuation of Black Hills Railways
The South Dakota railroad commission, joined by civil engineer Carl C. Wut and aide E F Schwartz, tours Black Hills lines to perform a physical valuation of roads and improvements. A $10,000 legislature grant funds the project, expected to finish in about eighteen months, replacing reliance on railroad attorneys.
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Deadwood
S. D
State Railroad Commission
Black Hills
Carl C. Wut
E. F. Schwartz
Spontaneous combustion destroys 200 tons of coal
White Lake South Carolina August 11 two hundred tons of coal owned by Milwaukee railroad company stored at this place caught fire from spontaneous combustion caused by excessive sun heat and a damp spell. Volunteers fought the blaze for a full day before it was extinguished marking the second such fire at the coal yard this season.
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White Lake
S. C
Milwaukee Railroad Company
Picklers Daughter Weds Editor Hoy In South Dakota
Madge Emily Pickler, daughter of former Congressman Pickler, married N. E. Hoy editor of the Grand Valley Herald at Meadow South Dakota. After a honeymoon in Colorado the couple will reside in Meadow.
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Faulkton
S. D
Madge Emily Pickler
Pickler
N. E. Hoy
Grand Valley Herald
Meadow
Coolorado
Emperors New Mustache Baffles Sentry at Fort
At Swinemunde Aug 11 the German emperor William during a Corfu visit altered his mustache style and drew a casual group in civilian dress to a west battery entrance. A sentry initially barred entry before recognizing the monarch who praised the guard's duty and urged promotion.
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Swinemunde
Corfu
William
Sweden
Maesty
Five Per Day Death Convictions Reported in Russia
St. Petersburg report states that from January 1 to July 1, an average of five persons per day were condemned to death in Russia. The statistics were published today.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Mayor Doolittle Seizes City Engineer Records in Deadlock
Sioux Falls Aug 10 Mayor Doolittle after failing to secure confirmation of a successor to city engineer L E Hendricks has seized the engineer office records and thrown its affairs into a deadlock. The council has opposed proposed candidates and approved the engineer’s bill over the mayor's protest. The dispute now heads to the courts.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
L. E. Hendricks
Doolittle
Grigsby
S. B. Howe
Mitchell
Farm leader Arne Tystad of Miner county dies from lightning
Arne Tystad a leading farmer in Canova Miner county was struck by lightning during a storm while cutting grain and killed instantly. He leaves six children. his wife died five years ago. In lighter local news Canova burglars are bound over to the fall term with $1000 bonds each but remain jailed for now.
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Howard
S. D
Arne M. Tystad
Miner County
Canova
Mission work eases harvest labor shortage in the plains
A special to the Pioneer Press from Sioux Falls reports the Cincinnati Young Men's Christian Association has sent 200 laboring men to South Dakota and other western states to secure harvest hands. Farmers praise the workers as sober and industrious, and the organization says it selects men with care.
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St. Paul, Minn
Pioneer Press
Sioux Falls
S. D
Cincinnati Young Men's Christian Association
South Dakota
Minnehaha County Automobile Club Formed in Sioux Falls
At a meeting of local automobile owners in Sioux Falls on August 10 the group decided to organize to promote good roads and elected officers for the Minnehaha County Automobile Club. R. J. Wells was named president, Geo. T. Blackman vice president, A. J. Keith secretary, and Max Norton treasurer.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
R. J. Wells
Geo. T. Blackman
A. J. Keith
Max Norton
Minnehaha County Automobile Club
Food officials urged model bill for new food law action
Mackinac Island Michigan August 10. At yesterday's session the food commissioners recommended preparing a model food and drug bill to aid new legislation. Speakers included Professor Shepperd of South Dakota and State Analyst Robinson of Michigan.
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Mackinac Island
Mich
Food Commissioners
Shepperd
South Dakota
Robinson
Michigan
Woman Claims Niece Link To Senator Allison
In Yankton South Dakota on August 10 a Mrs J B Anderson wife of a teamster in modest means is identified as a niece of late Senator Allison. Anderson says her mother Mrs Fuller once sister of the senator bore the family records proving kinship and that a son named William Allison Fuller was named for the senator.
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Yankton
S. D
Allison
J. B. Anderson
Anderson
Robert Fuller
Old Army Officers Complete Roosevelt Hike Test
Seven officers from the Presidio and Benicia over captain rank finished the final section of Roosevelt's 50 mile hike to assess fitness. They arrived at the General Hospital after 12 miles, were examined, and declared in excellent condition. The senior officer, Colonel John L. Clem, enlisted at age 10 and is famed as the drum major boy of Shiloh.
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San Francisco
Presidio
Benecia
Roosevelt
General Hospital
John L. Clem
Shiloh
Rains Benefit Crops Across Kansas and Missouri
Soaking rains in western Missouri and eastern and southern Kansas last night and this morning greatly benefited crops, according to reports from Kansas City. The moisture is expected to aid harvests and improve soil conditions across the region.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Great rate war may be the result
Chicago August 8 The Pennsylvania railway plans to break from the differential passenger rates east and west of Pennsylvania to recover its business. A speed and rate war across Atlantic to the west may follow, though officials expect conferences to prevent a long conflict. Abolishing the differential could placate Pennsylvania, but a unilateral move may heighten tensions.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania, Railway
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Atlantic Seaboard
Millionaires Lead in Life Insurance Totals Across States
New York reports seven individuals with $1 million plus in life coverage, Rodman Wanamaker at $4 million the highest. Philadelphia boasts 184 residents insured for $33 million, with New York totaling 491 insured for $57 million, Chicago 186 for $24.5 million. Eligible men span Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, New York, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
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New York
United States
Rodman Wanamaker
Philadelphia
James B. Colgate
Public Today
Delphia
Chicago
Georgia
Illinois
Louisiana
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Spirits Prices Rise to Record High in Cincinnati Market
An 2 cent advance in the base price of distillers finished goods takes effect, raising the price to 1.37 per gallon. The move, driven by high corn costs, marks the highest spirits price ever touched in Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
State assessment shows growth across South Dakota counties
Pierre Aug 8 The total valuation for assessment this year will be nearly 270 million dollars with non corporate property at 243,925,893 and corporate property making up the balance. Last year’s total exceeded 260 million with general property up 7,600,000. Some older counties declined while new counties increased sharply led by Stanley 1,495,617 Lyman 979,088 and Gregory 705,345.
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Pierre
S. D
Brookings
Huron approves 60000 sewer bonds in special vote
In Huron South Dakota a special election approved 60000 sewer bonds by a 191 to 127 margin with 318 votes cast. Construction of an adequate sewer system will start this fall with main sewers to run from the river westward and progress into spring next year.
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Huron
S. D
Geddes Secures County Contest Place on Ballot
Geddes South Dakota wins the county contest to appear on the official ballot for Charles Mix County seat, defeating Lake Andes after a year of petitions. Geddes collected 2 026 petitioners, 251 more than Lake Andes, and will be the sole contestant for the county seat now located at Wheeler.
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Geddes
S. D
Lake Andes
Charles Mix County
Wheeler
Nonresident land owners faced extra assessment upheld
Gann Valley Aug 8 The county board of equalization won its case before Judge Smith over an extra $300 assessment on nonresident land. Residents were taxed $500 per quarter section while nonresident land was valued at $800 for idle land benefiting nearby improvements. Judge Smith ruled protest deadline missed.
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Jarret Gann Valley
County Board of Equalization
Smith
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Jelle Fourcche
Switzerland
America
Tennyson
Wind Cave
Sylvan
Panama Ditch
Sahara Desert
Young Livermore
Northwestern
Hoy
Kaiser
Automobile Club
Michigan Commission
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