Indians Favor Forward View On Surplus Lands at Standing Rock
Wakpala S C January 20 Inspector McLaughlin returned from Cheyenne River agency after weeks of talks with Standing Rock Indians over opening surplus lands for settlement They oppose the appraising system and lottery and prefer homesteaders with highest bid and 20 down liquor ban urged for 25 years Indians seek long term sales to actual settlers and abolition of some reservation jobs officials caution lands unlikely to open before fall 1911 about 3000 homesteads may be opened
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakpala
S. C
McLaughlin
Cheyenne River Agency
Standing Rock
Thomas Frosted
Frosted
Congress
Homestake Resumes Mining Operations in Lead
Several hundred miners returned to work at Homestake in Deadwood South Dakota with guards on duty and Lead streets quiet. The company said it has all the men it can use and will run the mine to the 1100 foot level after unwatering to that depth. The Loyal Legion pledged not to accept lower wages or longer hours than currently offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
S. D
Lead
The
Loyal Legion
Governor Vesey Concludes Deal Over Black Hills Lands
In Washington Governor Vesey and four South Dakota congressmen met with the interior department and prepared papers to resolve a long dispute over some 60 000 acres of forest reserve land in Pennington Lawrence Fall River and Custer counties. The state will receive an equivalent area in lands selected as a bloc under a new arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vessey
South Dakota
Interior Department
Black Hills
Pennington
Lawrence
Fall River
Custer
Clark
Dokken
Public School Land Department
Scottish Rite Masons Gather for Winter Reunion in Aberdeen
Aberdeen S D January 20 Scottish Rite Masons gather for a winter reunion starting January 17 and running through January 21 A banquet and toast program will mark the event There are 400 Aberdeen members and over 1500 in the state with a record class of 70 to be initiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
Eloped woman Maggie McGraw’s suitor Alva Brown denies urging exit
Fort Pierre reports Alva Brown reached Belle Fourche and denies inducing Maggie McGraw to leave home. He claims no Fort Pierre visits in two years, states he is an old family friend, and that Maggie sought Belle Fourche work but left for Whitewood after four or five days. He has heard nothing of her since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Pierre
Alva Brown
Maggie McGraw
Belle Fourche
Brown
Whitewood
South Dakota State Sheriffs Meet in Aberdeen Today
Aberdeen Jan. 20 The annual meeting of the South Dakota State Sheriffs association will be held in this city today. The association, revived last year after inactivity, is reported to be in healthy condition with members working in harmony over the state. A program will be given and officers elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
South “Dakota
Passenger train wreck buries cars in twelve feet of snow
Armour South Dakota January 20 passenger No 206 on the Stickney to Tripp run wrecked three miles from Corsica at 10 30 this morning three cars plunged over an embankment and were buried in 12 feet of snow. Twenty passengers aboard escaped injury traffic blocked wrecking crew from Sioux City dispatched to clear debris and repair track.
Starving Sheep Eat Each Other's Wool in Wyoming Flock
A stockman near Colony Wyoming owned 2500 sheep and found after a cold spell that 1000 had lost wool and 300 had parts eaten from rivals. Hunger left the flock ravenous and many may die due to exposure after their wool loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
S. D
Fisher
Colony
Wyo
Prairie Chickens Invade Sioux Falls City
A large flock of prairie chickens entered Sioux Falls on January 20 for the first time in 30 years. Hundreds of birds fed in door yards in the residential district, appearing tame as residents watched. Several were killed by contact with telegraph and telephone wires while departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
Lana of Norway lodge installs new officers in Centerville
Centerville South Dakota, Jan 20 The Lana of Norway lodge installed officers Louis Berven president A Rudwold vice president John Brtson secretary R B Syverson financial secretary T D Gunderson treasurer Peter Haverberg and E L Syverson physicians. TURNER COUNTY WOMAN DEAD Miss Agnes McMurchin died at the old home six miles south of Centerville after a long illness She is survived by three brothers and the parents who were pioneer settlers dying a few years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
S. D
Lana of Norway Lodge
Louis Berven
A. Rudwold
John Brntson
R. B. Syverson
T. D. Gunderson
Peter Haverberg
E. L. Syverson
Turner County
Agnes McMurchin
Missouri river improvement bill seeks 40 million
Washington reports a bill to improve the Missouri river from its mouth to Sioux City asks for 5 million dollars immediately available and a total of 40 million for completion. No more than 5 million dollars may be spent in any single year. Sioux Falls memorial services for Bishop W. H. Hare postponed due to uncertain weather scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Missouri River
Sioux City
Sioux Falls
W. H. Hare
Elk Point Matrimonial Roundup Marks Week
Elk Point S D reports three weddings in rapid succession as Jol Hamel and Agnes Kroesen join in marriage with Jerome Mangan officiating. Eugene Demers and Evelyn Derauleau wed at Jefferson with Father Charles Robinson presiding. John B Sirois and Bertha Chicoine also marry in Jefferson as the year advances. In other news, Mrs Henry Janssen who escaped a county jail hold and was charged with murdering her infant had both hands amputated at St Josephs hospital in Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Point
S. D
Jol ‘Hamel
Agnes Kroesen
Sioux City
Jerome Mangan
Eugene Demers
Jefferson
Evelyn Derauleau
Jefferson Tue
Charles Robinson
Alfred Hallam
John B. Sirois
Bertha Chicoine
Jefferson, S. D
Robinson
Henry Janssen
Sioux Valley Township
St. Joseph's Hospital
OFFICERS ELECTED FOR LODGES AT CENTERVILLE
Centerville South Dakota January 17 officers elected at Centerville lodges include AOUW No 27 J E Heisler master workman N P Peterson foreman F Albee overseer R Finley recorder and financier James Mee receiver F M Cope W W Price and EB Stover trustees Vermillion Valley Camp 1145 M L W A F Hanson venerable consul C D Hesse clerk F H Gray worthy adviser Frank Williams banker Ernest Ege escort E Prinslow watch man S P Foy Senbry F W Bonine managers Dr E Syverson and Dr A Posthuma J R McFarland W M33 E Heisler S W A Scatwold J W Frank Williams secretary J S Thomson treasurer L E Sagen S D o K Coles J D W W Price tiler I OOF J W McKain noble grand James Mee vice grand A T Blades secretary Frank Williams treasurer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
S. D
J. E. Heisler
N. P. Peterson
F. Albee
R. Finley
James Mee
F. M. Cope
W. W. Price
EB. Stover
Vermillion Valley Camp
Noble Grand
A. T. Blades
Frank Williams
Pardons Board Denies Landers Free Pass in Mitchell Murder
The South Dakota state board of pardons refused to grant a pardon to H R Landers who was sentenced to life for murder in the Mitchell stock yards. Richard Vey, convicted with Landers, died in Sioux Falls prison after allegedly clearing Landers before death. State’s Attorney Herbert opposed the pardon amid claims of wealthy California parents willing to spend large sums for clemency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
State Board of Pardons
H. R. Landers
Davison County
Mitchell Stock Yards
Landers
Richard Vey
Sioux Falls
Vey
Herbert
Little Girl Starts On Long Journey From Midland
A girl under five years old named Lena Larson arrived in Huron with Conductor McQuirey. She is bound for Stockton California to be cared for by a relative after her mother, a widow, could not look after her on government land west of the Missouri. The child mourned parting from the conductor, saying she loved him and wished to stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
S. D
Conductor McQureery
Lena Larson
Midland
Stockton
Cal
Missouri
Huron Votes on Commission Plan Petition Move
petitions filed with City Clerk Schoenert demand a February 1 election on adopting a commission city government. The measure represents over 20 percent of Huron voters and includes a bond issue of 5000 for a new water works system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
S. D
Schoenert
Mitchell Pastor J A McDonald Dies After Illness
Rev J A McDonald died after a year long illness following a stroke during a sermon in Mitchell South Dakota. He had 29 years of religious work across the state. District Superintendent J O Dobzon delivered the funeral sermon and several Methodist ministers served as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
S. D
J. A. McDonald
Milwaukee Road Faces Coal Shortage During Snow Blockade
Aberdeen S D January 17 The Milwaukee railroad here runs on a 24 hour coal supply and fears a snow blockade could create a critical shortage. Officials note heavy coal use in the engines and previous deliveries to dealers have reduced stock, risking no surplus for operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
Milwaukee Railroad
Ice Spearing Draws Crowds on James River Near Mitchell
On January 17 Mitchell reports a wide ice opening along the James River where anglers spear buffalo carp and suckers. About 25 men stood on the ice to spear fish as they moved through the 80 foot gap under the watch of the county game warden to prevent taking game fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
James River
Hog pays off for Wakonda farmer Sam Arts
Wakonda Jan 17 Sam Arts a young farmer shows hogs pay. He bought a young hog last fall and sold it this week to a local dealer for 620 pounds netting 50.20 dollars. The item highlights profitable hog raising in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakonda
Sam Arts
Man Killed After Drunken Farmhouse Row
Aberdeen South Dakota January report from a farm two miles east of town details a drunken dispute between Thomas Storch and Robert Franke. Storch allegedly used a butcher knife, seriously wounding Franke, who died at the hospital. single witness Albert Monka is intoxicated. Inquest planned this afternoon. Storch and Monka surrendered but were intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abberdeen
S. D
Henry Beard
Charles iMarch
Robert Franke
Storch
Franke
Frank
Albert Monka
Monica
Odd Fellows home plans received for Dell Rapids
Rapids Jan 15 plans and a site for an Odd Fellows home near the city on a 70 acre tract have been received. The two story granite building with basement will house reception rooms, dining and kitchen facilities, 24 rooms for members and staff, infirmary spaces and service areas. Trustees will seek bids soon to report to the grand lodge in May and begin work. Dell Rapids funded a nearly $12,000 bonus to secure the project.
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ODD Fellows’ Home
Rapids
Odd Fellows Me
Board of Trustees
Grand Lodge
Dell Rapids
Mining Trouble at a Standstill in Deadwood
Deadwood South Dakota January 15 No mining activity in the Hills as unions gather for a large special meeting with representatives from affected unions and federation officials. Mine Owners' association says wages hours and eight hour day remain unaffected by the non union order as workers leave Terry where most mines are located awaiting potential trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
S. D
Deadwood Union
Mine Owners’ Association
Terry
Wreck of the Czarina Visible Off Marshfield Shore
The steamer Czarina lay stranded off Marshfield Oregon with six men lashed to the remaining mast as breakers surged over the hull. Lifesavers cannot reach the vessel due to rough seas, though Captain Duggan Harold Millas purser Hedges and first mate Hughes are among those aboard.
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Marshfield
Ore
Duggan
Harold Millas
Hedges
Hughes
Paulhan Breaks All Altitude Records in Flight
Louis Paulhan, flying a Farman biplane in Los Angeles, reportedly rose above 4,000 feet in a record ascent. His instrument showed 4,600 feet while the judge’s tally nears 5,000 feet. Flight duration was about 50 minutes, with a 7 minute 30 second descent.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Louis Paulhan
Farman
Hubert Latham
Mourmelon
France
Paulhan
Kansas City Pair Wed After Rescue at Atlantic City
William Rutledge of Kansas City married Miss Ryn Hobbs Henley at the residence of the bride’s sister Mrs J B Burdett in Atlantic City. Rutledge had saved Henley’s life the previous evening, ending a dramatic sequence in which a summer incident near the city prompted the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Rutledge
Kansas City
Kansas
Father and Son Lost on Prairie In Bad Shape
J A Barnett and his son wandered all night on the prairie near Witten S D and were found badly frozen. Doctors fear the elder Barnett may lose his feet due to frostbite.
Bailey Vorhees Retained In Kaufmann Fees Suit
Moses Kaufmann retains Bailey and Vorhees in a $20,000 fee suit brought by former lawyers Aiken and Judge over defending Emma Kaufmann in two murder trials. Deadwood Dick forger Jenneck arrested in Orient for forging E M Hand checks. Detained for circuit court appearance. possible penitentiary or reform school time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls, S. D
Bailey & Vorhees
Moses Kaufmann
Aiken & Judge
Emma Kaufmann
Deadwood Dick
Orient
S. D
RE. M. Jenneck
E. M. Hand
Sioux Falls
Reform School
Plankinton
Night Agent Vanishes With Rail Cash
Cavour, Jan 14 authorities seek a man giving the name Downer who was installed as night agent for the Chicago and Northwestern Railway. He began duty one evening and disappeared the next morning taking $50 in company cash. no trace has been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavour, S. D
Downer
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company
Milwaukee Railway station report for 1909 at Bridgewater
H B Peterson local agent for the Milwaukee Railway company furnishes a statement of the business at Bridgewater station for 1909. Total cars shipped out 577 received 254 grand total 831 valued at 82784.66, ticket sales 10220.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgewater
H. B. Peterson
Milwaukee Railway Company
Cattle Interests Threatened By Cold Weather Outlook
Belle Fourche reports stock losses on the range with very light prices and feed scarcity. Weeks of continued cold and Chinook winds forecast a gloomier outlook unless warmer weather reduces pinching and heavy losses are averted this March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Fourche
Chinnook
Missouri Governor Folk to Speak at Vermillion University
Vermillion South Dakota residents learn Governor Joseph W. Folk of Missouri will speak Monday evening on the YMCA lecture course at the university. The talk fills the vacancy left by Governor Johnson of Minnesota and is greeted with gratitude by university officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermillion, S. D
Joseph W. Folk
Missouri
Vermillion
University
Johnson
Minnesota
Gvernor
Jury Selection Under Way in Love Racey Murder Case
Huron 8S D Jan 14 The Love Racey murder case against George L. Stewart filed for August 25 1908 at Wolsey near the rail junction of Chicago Northwestern and Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul began in circuit court with a slowly thinning jury panel of 42.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Love Racey
George L. Stewart
Wolsey
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Be Le Fourche Booms In 1909 Building Build Up
Belle Fourche South Dakota January 14 The 1909 building program totals about 75000 with most funds used for new houses and business blocks yet no vacancies remain A $30000 hotel is under construction and continued pile driving on the Valley railroad signals a strong boom ahead with many dwellings and blocks planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LE Fourche
Belle Fourche
Valiey
Belvidere Hardware Store Destroyed by Fire
The hardware store and stock of M. G. Scovil at Belvidere were completely destroyed by a fire traced to a lamp explosion. Strong winds raised fear the town might burn.
Slayer to live life of remorse in Illinois murder case
In Belleville Illinois Judge G A Crow sentenced James Pullman to life imprisonment for killing his one month old child. The judge said the lifelong punishment would be hearing the infant's cries daily and called the crime the most atrocious he had heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Ill
G. A Crow
Circuit Court
St. Clair County
James Pullman
Pullman
International romance ends in Dublin wedding in Dubuque
In Dubuque on January 14 Helen Matthews daughter of Judge M C Matthews of Dubuque wed Hon Joseph McMahon a Dublin landowner. The groom gave Mayne Lodge estate to the bride. Father O Sullivan cousin of the bride and secretary to Cardinal Satell performed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Dublin
Ireland
Helen Matthews
M. C. Matthews
Joseph ‘McMahon
Mayne Lodge
Matthews
Father O'Sullivan
Cardinal Satell
Bridgewater Merchants Tried as Transients
Information sworn by several Bridgewater merchants accuses Cornwell & Dirks general merchandise store of operating as transient merchants without a county license. The firm denies the claim, saying they are permanent residents. The case, a state test matter, may affect merchants across the county and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgewater
S. D
Cornwell & Dirks
E. H. Wilson
Salem
A. E. Hitchcock
Mitchell
Two Mitchell Women Wed in Chile News
News from Mitchell reports two local graduates of Dakota Wesleyan University married in Concepcion Chile on New Year’s day. Ethel Shepherd joined fiancé Walter D. Carhart in Chile after October departure. Florence Carhart married Ezra Baldwin after teaching in Santiago. All three linked to South American mission work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
S. D
Concepcion
Chile
Dakota Wesleyan University
South America
Ethel Shepherd
Chili
Walter D. Carhart
Dakota
Wesleyan
Florence Carhart
Sroom
Santiago
Zra Baldwin
North Western Railroad to Build Round House at Aberdeen
Aberdeen North Dakota January 19 The North Western railroad prepares to erect a round house in this city to accommodate engines of two trains on different schedules making Aberdeen a layover point A train arriving at midnight and continuing to Oakes North Dakota will hereafter stop here and the morning train from Oakes will originate here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Northwestern Railroad
Oakes
N. D
Huron College Receives $5000 Draft Gift
Dr Calvin H French president of Huron college reports a $5000 draft from Mrs Anna M McClymonds Morris Plains NJ. The gift is to defray current college expenses with another draft expected to fund the four Lewis K McClymonds scholarships she has maintained for four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Calvin H. French
Huron College
Anna M. McClymonds
Morris Plains
N. J
Alleged Murderer Bound Over for Trial
Karl Starch was bound over to the next term of court in Aberdeen South Dakota for the murder of his hired man Robert Franke at a preliminary hearing Friday. The evidence does not prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt but is sufficient to hold him for trial. Albert Molke, the third man at the drinking party, is held on $2,000 bail as a witness. The next term opens February 15, providing a short wait for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Karl Starch
Robert Franke
Starch
Franke
Albert Molke
Black Hills District Medical Society Elects New Officers
At a large meeting in Deadwood South Dakota on January 19 the Black Hills District Medical Society chose its officers for the year. President is J. W. Freeman Lead vice president F. S. Howe Deadwood secretary W. L. Vercoe Lead treasurer F. E. Clough Lead censors H. F. Ratte and F. W. Minty Rapid City will host the March meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
Black Hills
Odd Fellows Install Officers in Beresford
In Beresford South Dakota on January 19 the Odd Fellows held an installation ceremony. Grand Warden Burt Wallace of Elk Point attended, enhancing interest. New officers installed were Fred Fedderson noble grand Tony Fedderson vice grand Willis Graham secretary and J J Graham treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beresford
S. D
Odd Fellows
Burt Wallace
Elk Point
Fred Fedderson
Marion Lodges Elect
Marion January 19 elected lodge officers for the year across Anniversary Lodge No. 22 Sioux Falls state children's home fundraiser. Officers include H Van Ruschen N G FP E Way V G A H Dirks secretary George Dirks treasurer and other posts for Marion Homestead No.371 and Marion Camp No.4068 with M W A H Van Ruschen V G F E Way W A and members B F Gowen E B Bowman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Sioux Falls
H. van Ruschen
N. G
V. G
A. H. Dirks
George Dirks
Marion Homestead
B. A
H. F
A.C. Gerlach
M. al
Marion Camp
M.W. A
F. E.way
W. A
M. C. Bardill
Gowen
E. B
Train dispatcher injured in Milwaukee Road gas stove blast
Aberdeen 8S D Jan 19 31 Ww Smith a Milwaukee Road train dispatcher was badly burned when a gas stove exploded after gas accumulated in the oven. The blast burned his hair and scorched his eyes. doctors fear possible loss of sight but it is not yet certain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Smith
Bul
Waukee Road
McIntosh Organizes Commercial Club Officers Elected
A town meeting last night permanently organized the McIntosh Commercial Club. Officers elected include President Knapp, President Nelpog, and Secretary Wilson. The club aims to promote McIntosh interests and provide information on Standing Rock Reservation and the town near the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul rail line. Chamberlain Democrat and Kimball Graphic designate county papers for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’intosh
cLus McIntosh
McIntosh
Jerknapp
Nelpogi
H.r.wilmson
Eickate
Carson County
Chicago
Milwaukee
St Pau
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Homestake
Governor Vessey
Masons
Sons OF Norway
BOARD
Kaufmann
LAWYE#3
Bridgewater Business
Slayer
Medical Society
Chamberlain
Chamberlain Democrat
Pukwaunua
Porter and Kimball
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