South Dakota Cites Booming Corporation Activity
Pierre, S D December 3 The secretary of state records show 488 corporations with more than 1 million dollars in capital were chartered in two years from June 1 1906 to June 1 1908 representing over 1 0758 billion in capital stock. The total includes only firms with over 1 million in stock and implies vast growth in the state’s corporate scene. In two years charters paid fees totaling 39 670.
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Dakota
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European trips forfeited for bride
Carl Hammer chose marriage over a winter trip to Europe and a home visit in Norway. He had bought a ticket to Norway with Lars Tenning but wed Miss Carrie Oines at the Presbyterian manse in Brookings. They will move to western South Dakota to start a home.
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Europe
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United States
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Flo
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Hammer
Carrie Oines
Brookings
Judge Witten to Visit Tripp County Townsites
Information from Dallas indicates Judge Witten, who supervised the Rosebud reservation land lottery, will travel to Tripp county by mid December to select government town sites. He is currently in Lawton selling town lots and will then proceed to Washington before heading to Tripp county for site selection.
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National Capital
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Dakota Stockman Robbed in Chicago
James Miller, 38, confessed to Desplaines Street police that he was robbed of 57 dollars while showing stock at the Chicago stock show. Miller, who owns a stock farm at Hecla South Dakota, said a thief tried to reach into his pocket but he remained wary and believed the other man would fail to take anything.
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Chicago
James Miller
Desplaines Street
Miller
Hecla
S. D
Stockton to Stand Trial for Hot Springs Murder
In Hot Springs South Dakota Circuit Court opens December 14 with the state case against William T F Stockton for the May murder of Blacksmith Robert Cramer. Stockton rivaled Cramer over shoeing prices, fired at him in his shop, and Cramer died from a leg wound after being attacked by Stockton. Defense reportedly may claim insanity or self defense.
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Berneen
Nervous Convicted Woman Begins Prison Sentence
Mrs Christine Clark with a three year ten month sentence for shooting her ex husband arrived at the penitentiary in Sioux Falls and required constant supervision during the first two days due to extreme nervousness. She has since quieted but will be closely watched to prevent self harm.
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Sioux Falls
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Christine Clark
Fire destroys First Baptist Church in Aberdeen
A fire last night totally destroyed the First Baptist Church in Aberdeen South Dakota causing about 8000 dollars in damage with 4000 dollars covered by insurance. The blaze was blamed on a defective furnace and strong winds hampered efforts as nearby structures were saved with difficulty.
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Aberdeen
S. D
First Baptist
Washington correspondent Richard Lind dies in Washington
Richard H. Lind, longtime Washington correspondent for the Kansas City Star, died at his home in Washington after a illness tied to kidney trouble and indigestion. He had been sick after a trip to Hot Springs and received a visit from President-elect Taft shortly before his death. Lind was 84 and a member of the Grid Iron Club and the standing committee of Washington correspondents.
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Hot Springs
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Millionaires' Church to Rise in Nassau County District
New York reports a Protestant Episcopal church to be built in a central Nassau County district as a rival among rich families grows. Estates of Mrs. Clarence H A Munckay and the Whitneys near the site are said to back the project alongside Mrs. Robert Bacon.
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Long Island
New ‘York
Nassau County
Clarence HA. Munckay
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Roslyn
Robert Bacon
Washington
Harry Payne Whitney
Dorothy Whitney
Butter market boosted by Chicago combine, says report
Chicago manipulation of leading butter markets by a group of Chicago Elgin and eastern produce men is blamed for high prices. Despite ample supply for the season, prices rise with further gains possible. The scheme dates to last June during heavy production and large receipts with storage stocks estimated at 75 percent. About $1,000,000 is said to have been invested in the operation.
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Chicago
Ill
Elgin
Clique
State bound twine plant near completion near Sioux Falls
Sioux Walls S D Dec 2 It is announced by T P Connor superintendent of the work of installing a binder twine manufacturing plant at the Sioux Falls penitentiary that operation will begin between January 1 and 10. By next harvest 60 to 1000 tons of twine to market. Hess Ray Co Mitchell and Watertown won a 10600 contract for steam power wiring and equipment. Machinery cost about 60000 with 10 machines plus 100 finishing machines. The plant to be run by about 70 convicts. exclusive of machinery 78000 already spent. Production to be marketed in South Dakota at low prices.
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South Dakota
Woman in Rutland Tries Suicide by Razor
Mrs. Carl Olson of a rented Rutland area farm attempted to kill herself Wednesday by slitting her throat with a razor. Found kneeling in an outhouse with wounds near the windpipe, she survived after medical treatment and vows to try again at the first opportunity.
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Carl Olson
Rutland
Amy Ono
Sisseton Indians to receive 788000 settlement before Christmas
In Yankton South Dakota on December 2 a government settlement of 788000 will be paid to the Sisseton Indians in recognition of a massacre injustice from the end of Minnesota times. The United States court of claims approved the verdict and the Supreme Court upheld it last February. About 1600 Sisseton Indians and heirs will be paid at Sisseton Agency with payments starting immediately and to be completed by Christmas.
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Minnesota
Congress
United States Court of Claims
United States Supreme Court
James McLaughlin
Sisseton Agency
Dakota Gold Output Runs Over $7,000,000
State mine inspector reports South Dakota gold production last year at 7,460,000 dollars, the highest on record. The mine output is valued at 85,000 dollars.
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Dakota
Pope Pius I Stricken With Fever, Bed Rest Ordered
Rome dispatch reports Pope Pius I with a slight fever and confined to bed. Doctors say with care and rest no complications are expected. All audiences are suspended until further notice.
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Rome
Pope Pius I
Barton girl on stand for state in Randall case
Winnie Bartonne testifies in Rapid City as the key witness linking Ernest Randall to the murder of Frank Bright. She describes Bright as her lover and postmaster, details meeting Randall, and notes Bright provided money and influence for her post office role. Cross examination focuses on her finances and loyalty as defense backs away.
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Rapid City
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Altives
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Winnie Bartonne
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Marion Dragoo
Ernest Randall
Wood
Bright
Imlay Uo
Little Country
Randell
Bartonne
Bangsways
Miss Bartonne
Lewis
W. A. Randall
Tacoma
Wash
S. A. Bartonne
Chamberlain
Winnie
Bank Wrecker Sentenced to Fifteen Years in Prison
Pittsburg Pa Dec 1 William Montgomery former cashier of the wrecked Allegheny National Bank was sentenced to fifteen years in the penitentiary today.
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Pittsburg
Montgomery
Allegheny National Bank
Drug Dealers to be Consulted on New Pure Drug Law
Brookings South Dakota November 30. Before the state legislature convenes A H Wheaton pure food commissioner aims to consult national drug manufacturers on a new pure drug act to replace the voided prior law. He favors a congress approved act and seeks higher funds to extend state oversight every three months. He also considers grading canned goods to curb mislabeling and aid retailers and wholesalers.
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South Dakota
A. H. Wheaton
Pure Food
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Supreme Court
Wheaton
Congress
New Prisoners Fill Sioux Falls Penitentiary
Vincent Kovar, Jack Williams, George Williams, and Otis Bunnell are new inmates. Kovar and Williams face five and one year terms respectively for statutory and felony convictions. The others were jailed by county sheriffs for grand larceny. They had planned to flee by river using a seized steam launch near Pierre but were marooned and captured downstream.
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Sioux Falls Penitentiary
Vincent Fcovar
Horswill
Ham- Yin
Kovar
Jack Williams
Ennes
Custer County
Williams
Cluster County
George Williams
Otis Bunnell
Logan
Hughes County
Hach
Missouri
Pierre
Profit on grain crop exceeds farm value
Wheeler 5 D Nov 30 G W Wilk ins a well known farmer of Charles Mix county holds the record for grain raised this year with one helper. He produced 12 000 bushels with 8009 corn and sold 6000 bushels at 45 cents a bushel, earning about 5200 in profit, more than the land value.
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Wilkins
Dakota Supreme Court Hands Down Decisions
Pierre South Dakota November 30 in supreme court opinions were handed down by Carson Clare A Marks vs Henry M Marks Deuel affirmed Eggland vs A South Lincoln affirmed Jones et al vs C H Winser Minnehaha reversed State vs K O Stakken et al petition for rehearing denied This case concerns sufficient vote for liquor license requiring a majority of all voters T N Tret vs T C Dejean mayor of Plankinton Aurora affirmed License bonds on a majority vote at a special election require majority of votes cast regardless of nonvoters
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T. C. Dejean
Plankinton
Aurora
Governor Pardons Woman Serving Prison Sentence
Huron South Dakota November 30 Mrs Myrielle Higgins was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary at the last June term of the circuit court and has been pardoned by Governor Crawford. Judge Rice of Deadwood joined in the pardon recommendation with many prominent Deadwood citizens.
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Huron
S. D
Myrielle Higgins
Crawford
Rice
Deadwood
Wheaton asks Supreme Court about poor oil
Canton South Dakota November 28 The South Dakota supreme court will be asked to decide if adulterated linseed oil may be sold as the pure product The case involves A H Wheaton food commissioner and the American Linseed Oil Company The matter arose after Wheaton found the companys oil to contain mineral oil reducing purity The issue centers on labeling and whether an adulterated oil may be sold if the label discloses impurities The court will determine if a restraining order against enforcement of the law is proper and how the law applying to flaxseed oil is interpreted
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S. D
South Dakota Supreme Court
A. H. Wheaton
South Dakota
American Linseed Oil Company
Cleveland
Omaha
Pure Food Commissioner
Jadge Jones
Supreme Court
Jones
Wheaton
United States Pharmacopoeia
Hugh A. Meyers
Thieves Nest Loot Recovered as Suspects Arrested
In Lincoln county northern farms and schools were raided. Ell Burns and August C Bandzus were arrested in Sioux Falls for the raids. Deputy Sheriff Reiley traced them to Burns loft hideout and recovered stolen farm and school property. Serveral plunder items including books charts a clock and more were seized. The owners will receive their property and the pair faces long penitentiary terms.
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Lincoln County
Ell Burns
August C. Bandzus
Dudley
Burns
Bandzus
Eugene Reiley
Bandzuas
Horses Hung on Railroad Trestle Near Reliance
Two horses tied to a wagon escaped and followed the railroad near Reliance South Dakota. They became caught on a Medicine Creek trestle when their feet slipped between ties and fouled the harness. Pat Ragney flagged an approaching passenger, stopping the train as workers dumped the wagon and horses into the creek.
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Milwaukee & St. Paul
Pat Ragney
Walter Bartholow
Medicine Creek
Ragney
Robbers Attempt Pillage Two Towns in South Carolina
A band of robbers tried to hit the Hayti station but were driven off by the agent who exchanged gunfire. Thirty minutes later a bank robbery was attempted at Thomas station. A Lake Preston citizen was robbed of his watch and loose change. The highwayman was pursued and captured by police.
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Hayti
Thomas
Lake Preston
Electrician Killed Reparing Live Wire in Huron
In Huron South Dakota on November 28 Carl Young 22 brother of C C Young principal of Huron high school was instantly killed while repairing a live electrical line. The incident occurred last night and authorities reported the man died at the scene.
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C. C. Young
Huron High School
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