Arrested After 32 Years Accused as Worst Thief
Walter Holcombe a 76 year old farmer from a Tiree ranch in South Dakota was arrested in Rabun County Georgia returning to his old home after 32 years as a former convict. He was jailed for horse theft with prior conviction leading to imprisonment. He escaped four years later, lived in Custer County, raised a family, and petitioned for release as the Prison Commission granted a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter HH. Holcombe
Tiree
Custer County
South Dakota
Rabun County
Georgia
Jons
Si Y¢Ars
Rabin Edets
Senreia
Coal Bed Survey on Cheyenne Reservation
Fragmentary notes describe geological survey work on the River reservation to determine coal deposits and voltanyt. The process may involve bond reviews and allotment plans with river settlement considerations and government steamer McPherson linked to river aid operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geological Survey
McPherson ' Pp
Possible insanity plea in Raufmann case looms in court
In a tense session, defense and prosecutors clash over an insanity plea for Raufmann. The judge and county officials prepare for extended testimony as roughly 150 potential jurors await summons. The case involves the death of Agnes Poireis, a Hungarian servant girl, with the mood among observers mixed as proceedings continue.
Drives 90 Miles With Broken Leg After Accident
June 3 report describes Ho Coffman with John Jordan and Carl Kalbus crossing Brushie creek when a gown caught and he was thrown onto obstacles. He broke a leg above the ankle and was driven 90 miles to a nearby town suffering severe pain before medical care.
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Mrn
Ho Coffman
John Jordan
Carl Kalbus
Brushie Creek
Pam
Bere
Man Injured by Infuriated Bull in Corsica
John Mulder was thrown several feet into the air when an infuriated bull head butted his wagon. He struck the ground and suffered a broken arm below the elbow. Mulder was seated on the wagon seat as the animal lifted its head and caused the ascent.
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Corsica
S. W
John Mulder
Mulder
Snowfall Sets Record in Lieadvilele Cold City
Two inches of snow fell in Lieadvilele yesterday, marking the latest snowfall ever recorded in the city. Weather officials report continued cold conditions and note the event disrupted local traffic and school operations.
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Lieadvilele
State Board Cuts Express Rates 20 Percent
The South Dakota state board of railroad commissioners met in Sioux Falls to approve a new express rate schedule cutting rates about 20 percent nationwide effective July 1. The action followed discussions with Adams and representatives from American and Great Northern to align with a last legislature. The meeting also debated track construction between Chicago and Milwaukee rail lines near Lake Andes and Wegener, with petitions for sidetracks and further orders pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siouxalls. S. 1
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Commission
Sioux Walls
Board
W.fi. Smith
George Rice
B.C. Robinson
W. J. Stanley
The
Boar
PW. Dougherty
Commion
South Dakota
Wwne Adams
American
Great Northernapress
Chicnko & Northwestern
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Medfield
Northwestern Railroad Company
de Myn Weadhead
Wat
Cor
Thes Mix
Milwaukee Company
Wegener
Lake Andes
Essetwoniles
Orbing Point Penh
Referendum Petitions Move Forward In South Dakota Effort
The state committee pushing the referendum petition to refer a new measure remains hopeful for the required signatures within three weeks. City committee chairman Mr Troeh states they will not give up until the legal deadline expires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiertown
Sy JO
South Dakota
Troeh
Tornado Strikes Parmingdale. Many Buildings Damaged
Rapid City South Dakota June 1 The town of Parmingdale struck by a tornado last evening many buildings were pressed and telegraphic and telephone lines were blown down no reports of injuries have been received
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Rapid City
S. D
Parmingdale
State valuation to rise by 20 million dollars
Pierre S D June 1 The new lands reported by the state land offices to the state auditor for assessment will add to the real estate list and raise the valuation by 15 to 20 million dollars as lands in counties with 4 to 12 dollar per acre values are included Eight thousand six hundred thirty eight quarter sections are to be added to the roll and the total state real estate assessment will exceed 200 million dollars this year
Caruso Undergoes Throat Operation in Milan
Milan hospital case involves renowned tenor Caruso who entered the private throat specialist Professor Della Vedova clinic for surgery. English experts hope voice restoration will allow a return to the American contract next winter, though many expect a long rest may be required.
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London
Milkin
Caruso
Della Vedova
Milan
Court Decision Upends Salary Authority for County Officials
Brookings S D May 31 The South Dakota Supreme Court ruled the law empowering county commissioners to fix salaries of county officials unconstitutional overturning a legislative attempt to set pay scales. The decision restricts commissioners and shifts salary determination away from elected bodies amid prior expectations of a constitutional delegation.
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Brookings
S. 10
Supreme Court
Kor
South Dakota
North Dakota
Wise
Pierre
South Palata Supreme Court
Penerais
Sid At
Count Auditors Securinng
Young Man Drowns in Lake Andes
Anum $3. Dl AIAN SN Robi nson, 70, son of AB. Robinson of this city, drowned in Lake Andes this morning about 11 oclock. No further particulars available at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dl Aian SN Robinson
AB. Robinson
Lake Andes
Baby Crib Factory Fire Causes Large Loss in Vermilion
A blaze destroyed the Stork IWolding Crib company factory and warehouse in Vermilion, causing about 10000 dollars in damage with only partial insurance. A car and crates of beds were wrecked. flames reached the nearby metal welder’s shop. cause undetermined with a suspect under investigation.
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Stork Iwolding Crib
Stoclk
Metaull-Welster
Imneendharish
Maycegot Leaves $250000 to Aged Father
John Geeger senior heir to $2750000 fortune held in trust for his remaining years before transferring to his five daughters upon his death. Geeger Jr. left home 21 years ago and died in Phoenix after Alaska boom era exploits but his fortune will benefit his elderly father.
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Madison
S. 10
John Greeor
Lake Country
Nts
Baclk
Sii
Wiis
John Geeger, Jr
Alaska
Phoenix
Ari
White Slave Traffic Reported in Panama
American girls are said to be victims of an expanding white slave traffic in the Panama Canal Zone. Judges and officials at the 26th annual conference of the National Florence Chalfonte urged investigation and refuge stations and mission efforts to protect and assist the girls.
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Atlantic City
Pan 1 Canal Zone
Florence Chalfonte
Cuba Prefers German Rifles to American
Washington May 31 There is a great deal of interest here in the Cuban government's contract for 15 000 rifles in Germany and a large number of field and defense guns in France. American firms were shut out despite open competition. Cuban officials fear the move may jeopardize reciprocity with the United States and tariff concessions on Cuban sugar and tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
Occast
France
Princess Alice Aground Again Off Ambrose Channel
The steamer Princess Alice outward bound for Plymouth ran aground in Ambrose channel off Sandy Hook today. She had been afloat only after a prior grounding off Staten Island and was floated again soon after her second mishap.
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New York
Plymouth
Ambrose Channel
Sandy Hook
Staten Island
Heroic rescue of five from stormy Lake Madison
Madison South Dakota May 28 friends of Charles Parker urge Carnegie Hero Fund to award a hero medal for rescuing five from a sinking boat on Lake Madison last Sunday Parker and his son and John Uthe with three sons faced a gale as water flooded the craft Parker swam to shore with rope and towed the boat twice more saving a child and landing all occupants four foot waves tested his strength as he carried a non swimmer to safety and the exhausted party reached Grand View hotel Parker later recovered from his exertion.
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Walker
Vthe
Parker
Ute
Grand View
Board seeks site for tuberculosis sanatorium in Oyster County
The Oyster County board of charities and corrections aims to locate a tuberculosis sanatorium. With only $10,000 appropriated, they struggle to find a suitable building and seek a donor of 160 acres. Custer County is noted for mild weather and is under consideration as a location.
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Charities
Corrections Divi
Oyster County
Custer
Vety en see NG l Neel tel Milgvnovich story arc
Fragmented text recounts a Northern group saga involving Milgvnovich and an Armenian figure. A lover named Vidistay Mastilovich is implied as central, with vague references to a failed marriage and an unusual inquiry. Locations near the Missouri River and a Milwaukee rail path appear in disjointed terms.
Examination for Widshipuan Incomplete Text
A garbled OCR item mentions an examination and requests for a senator to find mates for a seat. It references dates and places like South Dakota and June but the wording is fractured and unclear. The piece lacks coherent names and concrete facts to form a solid summary.
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Ford
Toumos
South Dakota
Death of Major Green, the captor of John Brown
Major Green, once a U S officer who led the assault on John Brown in Harper's Ferry, died at his Mitchell home. A Confederate veteran, he later moved to South Dakota in 1879 and held a government land claim, living quietly until his death from heart trouble.
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Mitchell
Lid
Mary
Ismael Co. Green
Gren
Virginia
John Brown
Harper's Kerry
Cipeen
Brown
Finand
Green
South Dakota
John Brown’s Nephew Thrace Day Dies in Kansas
Thrace H Day nephew of abolitionist John Brown died last night at the old homestead in Ottawa County Kansas where Brown lived much of the time. Day’s family came to Kirbus from New York in 1856 at Brown's suggestion.
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Ottawa
Kan
Thrace
H Day
John Brown
Osawatomie
This County
Brown
Kansas
Day
Kirbus
New York
Rewards Offered for Robbers of Overland Limited
Six Hemian boys ages 14 and under plus Miss Elizabeth Hayes win a large reward for aiding the capture of suspects in the Union Pacific Overland Limited train robbery near Omaha. Authorities link currency, mail sacks, and a Denver photograph to the trio, with rewards totaling 96 000 from federal and railroad sources. The case includes identifications by engineers and a literacy-boosted pursuit across Omaha Fremont and Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha, Neb
Elizabeth Hayes
South Omaha
Omaha
Union Pacifice Railroad
Union Paei the Overland
Oinaha
Wyoming
United States Treasury
Washington
Denver
Uime
Trip
Fremont
Neb
Kaufmann Case Returns To Court In South Dakota
Mrs. P N M Kaufmann faces a new murder trial in Sioux Falls for the death of 16 year old Agnes Poireis. The 1907 conviction for manslaughter was overturned on appeal. Proceedings involve state and local attorneys, with the case drawing broad public interest and political ramifications.
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Sioux Walls
S. 19
Pnm Kaufmann
Agnes Poirois
Oat Tlandreau
Moses Wauf- Hoi
Sioux Halls
Kaufmann
Phandrean
Choirer
State Supreme Court
Huron
Judea Dy
Yankton
Presurine Court
William G. Piet
Deadwood
Wiesday
South Dakota
Sioux Falls Woman Faces Murder Charge In Girl’s Death
Mrs. Kaufmann is charged with causing the death of a girl through brutal acts including beating and scalding with hot water. The defense claims kindness and diabetes explain the death. The body's wounds were found after two exhumations, and Kaufmann is depicted as socially isolated and indifferent to the case.
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Sioux Falls
Parkston
Kaufmann
Ball Campaign and Wheat Market Figures From October 1508
The report notes an October 1508 ball campaign with price at $1 and a peak of $1.9514. Closing price $1.34. May wheat purchases reached 17 million bushels, 4.1 million delivered to Patten interests with $3.4 million profit for Patten. Cash wheat on hand 3 million bushels. Average profit 20 cents per bushel. Farmers’ profits from receipts since peak estimated at $40 million. Estimated consumer cost increase due to higher prices at $60 million.
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Patten
Centenarian Rebecca Burns Dies At 115 After Onion Diet
Bellfontaine Ohio June 2 Rebecca Burns aged 115 died here yesterday. She attributed her long life to eating onions twice daily, grown in her own garden, a staple of her diet for scores of years. She also claimed seeing George Washington as a child.
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Bellfontaine
Rebecca Burns
George Washington
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Cheyenne Reservation
Raufanmann
GPO
Dearwood
Minnehahe
Wiscomomitees
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Wilts
Mi Whitla
Che Penitie Won Ae Iiss Rived At Noon, Rs Wanitinaiin
Amma Kaufmann
Agnes Poireis
Man
Ciesies
Stokes
Dakgta
Maycegot
Panama
Cuba
Ehiyteseen Aryan Tent
Oireniittind Pos Praetirest Hut
Notts Cowil
Missouri River
Civision
Amil- Waukee Railroad
Mhwaukee
Emma Kaufmann
Agnes Polreis
Parkston, S. D
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