Seven Suspects Arrested After Sioux City Murder
A mob dragnet across Bon Homme and Hutchinson counties led to seven arrests and a separate capture of a colored boy at Beardsley as investigators seek the man who shot Joe Callagan, Milwaukee brakeman, near Scotland. The motive remains uncertain and theories focus on theft from freight cars or attempted removal from the train.
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Bon Homme
Hutchinson
Joe Callagan
Sioux City
Milwaukee
Scotland
Beardsley
Tripp’ S
Parkston
Allagan
Callagan
R. C. Jackson
Mitchell
Woon
Paul Barcus
Sioux’ ‘City
Milwaukee System
Milwaukee Road
al Scott
Bon Homme and
Hutchingon
Timothy ‘Callagan
Mansland ¢ Conaneton
Milwaukee-road
Fiat
Wiscon
Woman murdered in home as husband returns to scene
Neighbors report a woman lay unconscious at the Flanders residence after a disturbance. Flanders shot and killed his wife and a neighbor hall when they intervened. His son and Mrs Hall escaped. Authorities seek motive and arrest details.
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Selina Din
Orescenens
Hell
Flanders
Hall
Flanders Estes
Cat
Tate Pig
Aberdeen Unrest as IWW Speakers Arrested in Harvest protests
In Aberdeen South Dakota a clash with IWW orators sparked a street confrontation as about 500 to 600 marchers gathered near “the jungles” after Katy Solomon urged workers to demand higher wages. Police arrested leaders Joseph Carey and Katy Solomon and later about thirty others. reinforcements from Mitchell arrived, the crowd dispersed without further violence.
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Aberdeen
S. D
London
Katy Solomon
L W
I. W.W
Joseph Carey
Anderson
Carey
May Solomios
Katy
Mitchell
Kansas ‘City
Denver
Minneapolis
Noreport
Mataate
I.W. W
Chicago ‘Tribune
H.owens
Curtiss
Philadelphia
Ginelleraes
He. Owen
Tee
Curtiss: Publications
Priggners from Aberdeen Detained in Free Speech Case
A fragment shows individuals from Aberdeen, described as priggish yet socialists, arrested after asserting free speech. It notes one man carried a card indicating recent ties to a Texas workhouse, and all were thrown in.
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Texas
Priggners
Aberdeen
Brown County Rust Minimal Despite Reportedly Growing
Aberdeen S D A F Patterson of the South Dakota Better Farming finds rust confined to a small area in Brown County and notes overall yields per acre: wheat 17-18 bushels oats 30 barley 25 rye 35 alfalfa 3.5 tons timothy 1-1.5 tons prairie hay 8.4 tons flax 11 potatoes 125 bushels. Corn yield projected at least 40 bushels with a 33 percent acreage rise.
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Berdeen
S.D
A. F. Patterson
South Dakota
Own
Brown County
Patterson
Will Express Rates Be Raised in South Dakota
Sioux Falls commercial clubs plan a Tuesday meeting to oppose Sioux City efforts to raise express rates in South Dakota. R D Springer of Aberdeen leads the traffic bureau. representatives from Watertown Huron Mitchell Chamberlain and Rapid City will attend. Sioux City seeks interstate commerce action to equalize South Dakota rates with Iowa to compete for state business.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Sioux City
South Dakota
R. D. Springer
The
Commercial Club
Aberdeen
Interstate Commerce Commission
Éxpress
Iowa
Mitchell to Sioux Falls in State Tennis Meet
Mitchell sends a quintet to the state tournament at Sioux Falls. Ray Branson Paul M Young Boren Webber Chester Ruth and W C Hunter travel on the Omanha intraweek. Branson and Young return to challenge Barton Oliver Gilman for singles, while Branson may pair with Ruth or Webber in doubles. The event promises a fast singles draw with top Sioux Falls talents defending titles.
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Mitchell
Sioux Falls
Omaha
Ray L. Branson
Paul M“Youne
Boren
Webber
Chester W. Ruth
W. C. ‘Hunter
Phillips
Ruth
John Barton
Ray Branson
Barnson
Ralph Oliver
W. Stewart Gilman
Gilman
Oliver
Sioux City
Iowa
Branson
Young
James Valley
Aberdeen
Brnson
Nets
Former baseball stars grow rich by farming
Aberdeen South Dakota story about Doc Hildebrand and his brother, once top level baseball players, turning their savings into farming wealth at a Pierpont area dairy and diversified operations near Pickerel Lake. They herd sixty dairy cattle, sell cream and milk, use milking machines, and follow diversified crops including alfalfa and corn.
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Aberdeen
Hildebrand
South Dakota
Pierpont
Clage
Pickerel Lake
la Vierge
Treasury estimates for public building funds in Senate bill
Secretary of the Treasury sent to the President of the Senate a list of proposed appropriations to support the next months work on public buildings nationwide. He urged inclusion in the general deficiency bill then pending. South Dakota items include site commencements and related costs such as Belle Fourche and Millbank entries with specific dollar amounts.
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Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
Judge Winslow Abbey Dies Pioneer Judge in Mitchell
Judge Winslow Abbey longtime Iowa and Mitchell legal figure died at his home after a three year illness. Born 1835 in Oswego New York he practiced law with Sweet in Oswego before Civil War service and later moved to Mitchell in 1879 where he led as principal of the first graded school, city council member, justice of the peace for twenty years, and county judge from 1898 to 1912. He is survived by his wife Gertrude Robbins Abbey a daughter Mrs. O Hy tu Wernicke and a son Winslow Abbey Jr. Funeral at St Marys Episcopal Church with G A R and Masonic rites.
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Winslow Abbey
Mitchell
Judge Abbey
Oswero County
Sney
Ithaca Academy
Ithaca
N.Y
Cornell University
America
Abbey
Sweet
Oswego
187Th
New York Volunteers
Tennessee
New York
Gertrude A. Robbins
Iowa
Spencer
Main Street
Sioux Falls
O. Hy
Tu. Wernicke
Grand Raplas
Mich
Winslow Abbey, Jr
Seattle
Wash
New York State
S. Mary’s Dapiscopal Church
Resurgam Lodge
A. F
A. M
Graceland Cemetery
East Seventh Avenue
S. Cattrell
O. D. Stearns
C. H
Retailers to Hold Banquet
Celebration of the Mitchell Merchants association marks one year of work with a banquet at 6 30 tomorrow evening at the Elks club. J H Ferris presides as reports from officers summarize past year and outline plans for the coming year.
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Mitchell Retail Merchants’ Association
Elks’ Club
J. H. Ferris
Yearly comparison shows a 100 percent rise
The report notes a conservative estimate that current figures are one hundred percent higher than the same period last year, indicating a substantial year over year increase.
Pierre Garden Pests Threaten Season as R Hulk Invasion
Pierre residents report rasshopper infestations among other pests causing garden damage this year. The outbreak adds to gardening burdens as local growers seek control measures amid rising pest pressure and uncertain weather effects.
South Dakota Eyes Corn Palace Replica for Panama-Pacific Exposition
Gov Byrne forms commission to evaluate a Mitchell Corn Palace replica as South Dakota’s state building at the 1915 San Francisco fair. Funds to be raised by voluntary contributions after legislature declined an appropriation. Montana and neighboring states have secured support. commercial clubs may back the project.
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Mitchell
South Dakota
San Francisco
Frank M. Byrne
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
North Dakota
Montana
Commercial Club
Gov. Byrne
W. G. Cook
Sioux Falls
J. W. Campbell
Huron
Roswell Bottum
Aberdeen
W. C. Lusk
Yankton
Harry Howard
Lead
W. RN. Ronald
California
F. D. Gillis
John Michell
William Iearney
J. Morgans
Mitchell Commercial Club
Corn’Palace
South Dakota Requests Support for Panama Pacific Commission
Governor Byrne plans a state commission to establish and run a South Dakota exhibit at the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. A statewide survey of Commercial Clubs shows broad support, leading to the appointment of volunteers W. G. Cook J. W. Campbell J. W. Stanley Boswell Bottom W. Leav onbide D Ho rd and others to organize the state presence.
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Pierre
5. D
Byrne
South Dakota
W. GC. Cook
Sioux Falls
J. W. Campbell
Huron
J. W. Stanley
Hot Springs
Boswell Bottom
Aberdeen
W. Clawn
Ronald
Ins
Farmer Ralph Williams Injured by Runaway Colts
Ralph Williams living east of town was mowing a hayfield when a team of frightened colts bolted. He was pulled from the mower seat and dragged, breaking his right hand and injuring his left shoulder as a wheel passed over him. He remained clinging to the net until help arrived.
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Murdo
Ralph
Williams
Here
Frederick Farm Hand Suspected of Letter and Cash Theft
Charles Gerhart, a farm hand employed by Charles Nicholson near Frederick, allegedly opened a letter sent by rural free delivery and stole a $25 check plus $10 in cash while Nicholson was away. He vanished. Will Lindberg sits in Frederick County jail awaiting federal action for trying to obtain a registered letter for Julius Hanen containing a $20 money order.
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Frederick
Charles Gerhart
Charles’ Nicholson
Nearrederick
Gerhart
Will Lindberg
Rosebud once sea shown by fossil finds at Dallas S D
Fossil remains of ancient birds reptiles and mammals plus varied shells found near Dallas South Dakota support the idea that the Rosebud country was once a large inland sea. Recent digs uncover a large shell rich layer and other sea related fossils attracting geologists attention.
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Dallas
S. D
Great Rosebud
An-Ocean
Aberdeen Butchers Raise Meat Prices This Week
Aberdeen Minnesota butchers begin price hikes this week adding about three cents per pound to beef. Loin steaks move from 26 to 28 cents, porterhouse 28 cents, and rib roasts up two cents. Retailers plan the increases across the market.
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Aberdeen
M. D
Porterhouse
Frowaneens
Bary
Sanitarium Report Clears Conklin Death Cause
The National Board of Managers at Hot Springs states Gen. S. J. Conklin died after accidentally turning on hot water in a shower bath. The investigation found no blame on staff as Conklin entered before the attendant and caused the scalding himself.
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Hot Springs
8. D
Tthe Board of Managers
Geni. I. J. Conklin
National Board
Gent
S. J. Conklin
Conklin
J. L. Turner
E. M.thomas
Boards of Managers
State Soldiers/Home
Falls 30 Feet In Elevator
A historical report describes a dramatic elevator accident in which an individual fell thirty feet. Witnesses recall a boy and other bystanders reacting as the incident unfolded. The text notes efforts to secure balance and recover, with references to people linked to the scene.
Heavy rain floods crops in the hills region
Heavy rain swept across the Black Hills district and adjacent agricultural areas. Observers report substantial crop damage in the northern hills as the storm moved through Wednesday morning, affecting widespread fields and yields.
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Black Hiller
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Bone Homme
J. W.W. Hoboes
Efkort
Wells
W. E. Tipton
T. J. Spangler
W. H. Conyes
R. C. Warne
Gégo
A. Johnston
Elks' Club
Srasshopper
Ativan Les Soap
Panama
Pail Roi Ctos
Madeline
Bailey
Leang Court Room
Adeline Bailey
Grand Jury
Underwood
Madeline Bailey
Louise Bailey
Edwin Carman
Freeport
Tety
Ghana
Rosebud
Sea
Wentworth
Merida
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