Squatters Hope for Rapids County Plats by May
Gregory County survey work advances after delayed plats clearing for squatters who have occupied land for about six years. Local officials expect entry opportunities at the Chamberlain land office around May 1 as surveyors begin reconciling survey notes.
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Chamberlain
South Dakota
Washington
General Land Office
Gregory County
Surveyor General
Kuron
Chamberlain Land
Bridget Murray vs Leonard damages verdict in Britton
The circuit court in Britton with Judge A W Campbell presiding ruled for Bridget Murray against A B Leonard awarding 1200 dollars for injuries after Leonard violently pushed a door against Murray.
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Britton
A. W. Campbell
Bridget Murray
A. B. Leonard
Artesian Well Near Depth Goals 650 Feet Milbank Note
Britton’s artesian well by Stokes Bros reaches depth of about 650 feet with water expected at 650 feet and ongoing watching of the drill. Aberdeen United Workmen observe Memorial Day with Rev T J Dent delivering address at Methodist Church. Shipley pleads embezzlement in Sioux Falls confession with county jail hold. Malicious destruction case against Francis McTaggart at Haror jailed after breaking schoolhouse doors and windows amid local trouble. Clark attachment files for debts from Mrs Gibson F E Philips and Merchants Bank. Clark departs Milbank. A E Ailis moves Poor Man’s Bank to Miller renaming to Hand County Bank. Paddy Shipman convicted of counterfeiting $5 gold pieces in Pierre circuit court. Gym planned by Prof J Wing at Mellette for about forty scholars. Educational status in state noted by Mr Shannon.
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Britton
Stokes Bros
Francis McTaggart
Foster Township
Haror
McTaggart
Indians Receive Wagons and Harness at Lower Brule Agency
Thirteen carloads of wagons and two of harness arrived for the Indians at Lower Brule Agency with large freight movements from Chamberlain. One hundred and fifty wagons remain to be distributed among the tribes from a total of 350 on the lot.
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J. M. Greene
Chamberlain
Lower Brule
Crow Creek
J. D. Wood
Mitchell
Lower Brule Agency
Day With a Senator Senatorial Life Is a Laborious and Ex acting Round-Duties to Constituents
Washington gossip notes the Senate enters a busy season with committees reorganized and reports to come. Democrats slow to push legislation, Republicans poised to take power, and most action still driven by committees rather than individual members. Senators spend hours in committee rooms and in meetings with callers, while a typical day centers on the 12 to 2 o'clock period and the arrival of visitors in the marble room.
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United States Senate
United States
Senate
Congress
House
Malthy
Washington
Soldier Len Lancaster Faces Death for Petitions in War
A Jan Claire Wisconsin veteran recounts Len Lancaster of the Second Wisconsin Cavalry who drew lots to present a petition for his commanding officer's resignation. He faced execution for mutinous acts but earned a reprieve and later prison terms, with broader notes on courage and duty in the Civil War.
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Len Lancaster
Eau Claire
Second
Wisconsin Cavalry
Second Cavalry
Seed Cavalry
Wassiell& Man
Col
Washburn
Vicksburg
Dale
Martinet
Lancaster
Washbury
Lincoln
Andrew John
Lim
Senate routines and duties of a modern lawmaker explained
The article outlines a Senator’s daily schedule with committee meetings at 10 a.m. and sub committees preparing reports. It notes the role of secretaries, the routine of reading newspapers, and the importance of efficient staff. It closes with a homicide in Indiana and destitute families in St Johns.
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