New party split predicted in South Dakota
W D Senn editor of the Deadwood Progress reports the Bull Moose party splitting into Perkins and anti Perkins factions in South Dakota. He says Roosevelt and Pinchot aligned leaders will field a ticket next November for party recognition and criticizes party leaders for backing Perkins.
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Deadwood
Bull ‘Moose
Willy Nows
the Nation
South Dakota
W. di. Senn
Senn
Huron Bull Moose
Oscar King Davis
National Progressive Party
George W. Perkins
Thei Progressive
Perkins
anti-Perkins
Simon- Purgy
Roosevelt
van Metro
Iving Jones
Othe Reaharaoteha
Mrs Wallace Dies After Long Illness in Mitchell
Mrs Lavind Wallace, longtime Mitchell resident for about thirty years, died today at 1:00 p.m. at her home 1058 Sanborn Street. She was 84 and had been gravely ill for about a week due to arterial hardening and related illness. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
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Lavind Wallace
Mitchell
Sanborn St
Negton
Wis
Iitewat
Tisen
Rattler Entangles Man as He Freezes in Fear
Jem Arnold, 6, narrowly escaped a rattlesnake attack when the serpent looped around one leg and the tail tangled the other. He freed himself without being bitten, then a friend arrived and killed the reptile with a club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jem Arnold
Arnold
Jury Rules for Defendant in $8000 Libel Suit
In Dewey County, a jury sided with Independent Printing Co. of Isabel against J. J. Holley, dismissing his libel claim for $6000 in damages. The case originated from county seat fights two years earlier, with venue later moved to Carson County. Holley cited privileged status as a candidate, but the defense prevailed within about half an hour after deliberations began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterne
Aberdeen's Evolving Economy Stirs Local Debate
Community leaders weigh a half million dollar investment amid unclear gains. Officials cite potential growth while residents call for detailed impact studies and transparent budgeting before proceeding with the project.
Readiae Catus Unfolds Fifth Eruption Noted
The report describes a fifth eruption of Readiae Catus with the plume rising and ash reaching an estimated distance of 38 miles from the vent, marking a greater impact than prior events according to observers.
South Dakota State Holds 75 Million in Public Assets
The state statistic department reports total public property value for South Dakota at 75,106,516.80 dollars. Items include state capitol and university properties, school funds, endowment funds, unsold lands, and cash in treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Capitol University
State College
School of Minds
Normal Schools Penitentiary
Insane Asylum
School For
Clover Shines as Superior Dry Weather Forage Crop
The passage argues clover offers better drought tolerance than alfalfa and will prove its worth as a dry weather forage crop during the show, vindicating past claims from supporters.
House Fired by Sun Rays in Tripp County
A sunlit window focused on matches ignited a table fire at the Felton homestead. The blaze spread quickly, destroying the house and all contents. Mrs. Felton, returning with water, could not stop the flames. loss estimated around 1000 dollars.
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Colome
8. D
T. G. Felton
Tripp
Butte Miners Return to Work as City Sees Quiet
Butte's 9,000 miners are being urged to resume normal duties and the city remains comparatively calm. In the Speculator mine, one of the largest, about 90 percent of the day shift is reported working as workers return to the shafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Lonely Everett bachelor seeks wife via rustic plea
A wood block found on a South Dakota lumber car has a message from 86 year old Everett man E F Allen. He asks eligible Western women to write for a chance at marriage, outlining age height weight and wage details and listing his Everett address.
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Alpena
S. D
South’ Dakotas
Everett
Wash
E. F
Allen
Umberman
South Dakota
Oaks Sti
Washington
Aberdeen Hit by Severe June Rainstorm
A Saturday night storm dumped 1.15 inches in Aberdeen and up to 1.65 inches in nearby Selby and Bowdle. Lightning struck the D. H. Kelly residence, tearing plaster and causing ceiling damage. five people inside were only slightly stunned. Estimated damage ranges from 1000 to 2500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. C
Selby
Bowdle
D. H. Kelly
South Dakota Country Life Conference Set at State College
Arrangements complete for the first South Dakota Country Life Conference to be held June 18 to 21 at the State College Brookings speakers include Governor Byrne and I D Aldrich with special guests from Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa The program covers rural cooperation rural schools and churches with a strong list of speakers and papers from South Dakota leaders and officials.
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Brookings
S. D
South Dakota Country Life
State College
G. L. Brown
B Hi Hibbard
University of Wisconsin
South Dakota Grange
A. BE. Cone
Banker
Hutton
H. I. Jones
Mitchell
Alva
H. Taylor
Huron
H. CG. Solberg
C. C. Lipp
G. G. Lawrence
Pierre
Regent
T. W. Dwight
Sioux Falls
C. G. St. John
Deuel County
Dil
Three Counties Proposed From Stanley Plan Faces Hurdles
The article outlines a plan to create Jackson and Haaken counties from Stanley County with Kadoka and Philip as key towns, aiming southwestern and northwestern divisions. Milesville resists, preferring a county centered there, while Midland protests the plan and seeks a Stanley county seat removal, complicating the rearrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
School board race stirs interest with filed petitions
W S Hill backs re election to the board amid reports of an opposing candidate Mrs Martin G Wider denied plans to run as the petition window closes June 1 Hill has served three years on the board and W S Smith seeks treasurer after three years of service Voting sites listed by ward including Dakota Implements Hose House Seobrt House and City Hall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Hill
Martin G. Wider
Wider
Republican Today
Hill
Board of Education
W. S. Smith
Dakota Implement
Hose House
City
Hall
Acid Bottle Breaks and Burns Rider in South Carolina
George Batteen, a Spink county man, was seriously burned after a carbolic acid bottle in his hip pocket broke during a toting on a plunging horse. He was hospitalized following the spill and injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northville
S. C
George Batteen
Spink County
Thousands of Indians to Attend Convocation in White Horse
Call issued for annual Ntob pate Deanery convocation of the Episcopal Church of South Dakota to be held on White Horse Reservation July 10. Chiefs and Sioux residents from the reservations are expected to attend, with plans for gathering and opening services at the camp site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenns River Indian Agency
Dar
George Billet, Jr
Broux’ “Falls
Episcopal
South’ ‘Dakota
Episcopal Church of
South Dakota
White Horse
Thowskins
Andians
Otter’ Sioux
Mitchell Boy Secures Second in Mile at Chicago Meet
Oey Harry van Benthuysen of this city earned a notable run for Dakota, placing second in the mile at the University of Chicago preparatory athletic meet. The event drew 544 athletes from 125 schools across 17 states, with Chicago High School winning team honors at 27 248 points and Sam Butler scoring 14 as standout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry van. Benthuysen
Dakota
Wesleyan
Momile
Chicago
Harry van Benthuysen
Bie
Chitags
Sam Butler
Hhtolfson
Kar
Iwas
Reyent
Alfalfa Outperforms Sweet Clover This Year
Weather boosts alfalfa across the state as farmers compare yields with sweet clover. The alfalfa trials show better response to excess rainfall, especially in the western region, while sweet clover trails behind.
Butte Quiet After Lawlessness Follows Governor's Probe
Butte Montana remains quiet as Governor Stewart conducts an investigation into the two days of lawlessness, with local authorities cooperating.
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Butte
Mont
Stewart
Upper Danish House 18 Dissolved in Denmark by King
The Upper house of the Danish parliament was dissolved today by order of King Christian. Twelve members appointed by the king are not included in the decree, affecting only the fifty four elected members. The lower house was prorogued until after the Upper house elections.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Christian
Gladys Loomis Weds Ben Watkins Near Loomis
Miss Gladys Loomis became Mrs Ben Watkins in a Wednesday evening ceremony at the Barker home three miles west of Loomis. Rev J Alderson officiated as guests, mostly relatives, enjoyed a hearty reception. The couple will settle on a farm one mile northwest of Loomis amid strong local good wishes.
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Loomis
River Inundates North Dakota Towns Amid Heavy Rains
The James River swelled several feet, flooding bridges and roads north of Mitchell SD. Autos and buggies view the spectacle as cottages rise on piles. Officials tour roads and prepare grade work to keep race access open.
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James River
Mitchell
South Dakota
Tobin's Park
White's Mill
Gate's Bridge
Mill Road
T. J. Morgans
Commercial Club
J. C. Lehman
Board of County Commissioners
South Dakota Central Rail Line Meets Farmer Backing
Waubay South Dakota farmers near the proposed Watertown north extension pledge about 67000 toward the line plus a 25000 Watertown bonus. Chicago promoter B Cunnis, claiming no financial stake, buys land near Lura and Blooming Prairie to attract townsites. The route may run from Watertown to Rayville then Blooming Valley, terminus tied to town incentives, with Waubay Ortley Summit already in play. A Watertown club committee meets Waubay merchants as Vice President McArthur insists construction proceeds now or never, with Milwaukee line arrival tied to best inducement.
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Waubay
S. D
Watertown
B. Cunnis
Chicago
South Dakota Central
Lura
Blooming Prairie Township
Rayville
Blooming Valley
Milwaukee
Ortley
Summit
Commercial Club
Watertown Commercial Club
Waubay Opera’ House
McArthur
Watubay
Proposal to Divide Meade County for New County Seats
Faith South Dakota hosts a drive to split Meade County into two or more counties with votes in November. Faith residents seek county seat status for Faith, Red Owl aims to be a county seat for the northern chunk, while Sturgis locals oppose division and want the county to stay intact.
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Faith
S. D
Meade
Sarires
Red Owl
Belle Fourche
Sturgis
Father and Son Die in Lightning Near Wessington
George Freeman and his son Lee were struck dead by a bolt of lightning while working in a field on their farm near Wessington South Dakota. Mrs. Freeman discovered them. a young child survived. Freeman had recently moved from Hitchcock to the Wessington farm.
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Huron
George Freeman
Lee
Wessington
S.D
Freeman
Hitchcock
Sone Young Child
Parmley Buys Barn in Chamberlain Livery Firm Purchase
S. D. Howard Parmley of Chamberlain has completed a deal to acquire the large livery barn and feed stable in that city. The former mail route operator will manage the business as he expands in the local transportation and animal feed trade.
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Kimball
S. D
Howard Parmley
Chamberlain
Land exchange deal in Hand County with Brule cattle king
The transaction involves land in Hand county owned by Wm Richards. Mr Richards accepts part exchange, arranged by Col Charles E Saunders Brule county's cattle king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Richards
Car Strikes Phone Pole After Sudden Swerve
On the road home from Mt. Vernon A T Downey swerved to avoid a crash with a car ahead and struck a telephone pole. Passengers included Mrs Downey Dr B A Bobb and Miss Lucile Bobb with Dr Bobb sustaining a gash above the eye. others escaped with minor jolts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
A. T. Downey
Mitchell speedway set for June auto and motorcycle races
Bud Jones will pilot National Number 5 from Indianapolis at Mitchell speedway June 17 and 18. Mercer Number 11 from Waseca driven by H A Walker is another top entry. Ford entries include Glen Gilbert and M P Fugle. Trophies and $1,160 in prizes await top finishers as six cars run trials to determine lineups.
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Bud” Jones
Elgin Speedway
Indianapolis
Mitchell Speedway
W. H. C. Harr
Waterloo
Mercer
Waseca
Minn
F. J. Lewis
Middle-West
H. A. Walker
Mitchell
Ford
Glen Gilbert
M. P. Fugle
Hitchcock Park
HE. M. Fi
Parkston
Dare Devil
Morley
Albert Lea
Sig
Hagdell
Rapid City
R. C. Holgom
BE. M. F
Sioux City
Markarll
Kansas City
W. H. Brown
Walker
Given Time to Put in Crops and Prison Term for Cattle Rustling
Tomas W Davies of Tripp county was jailed in Sioux Falls penitentiary for cattle rustling two years after his conviction was upheld by the state supreme court. He received time to plant crops before serving the term, then surrendered to Sheriff Wood to begin his sentence.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Tomas W Davies
Tripp
Tripp County
Davies
State Supreme Court
Davies Woul
Supreme Court
Sheriff Wood
Tragic Death Near Tyler Farm Ends in Mangle
The body of Geo. LaCroix was found near the Tyler farm after a ride to Mr. Thomas where a saddle check was given. He died at 4 pm after being found unconscious on the roadside. no robbery occurred as the check remained in his clothing and substantial money was on him. The sequence suggests a reckless driving incident near Ole Bergen’s farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Bergen
LaCroix
Fractured Passage Details Incident In Rural Area
A man of French and Indian descent, with no relatives in the area, was thrown from a wagon and dragged for a considerable distance, according to the fragmentary report. Officials described him as an unidentified male victim found near a rural section of the state.
Raise Corn in Walworth
George W. Turner of Selby South Dakota champion wrestler visits Walworth as he heads to Parkston for a match. He farms in Walworth County and says local farmers are raising about 100 acres of corn with promising conditions for a bumper crop this year. He praised Mitchell as a fine city to live in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Turner
Selby
S. D
South Dakota
M. Wy. Myler
Dr. Myler
Mr. Turner
Parkston
5. C
Walworth County
Turner
Mitchell
Hose Company 1 Wins City Prize for Best Attendance
Hose Company No. 1 received 25 dollars from the city council for the best average attendance at fires and meetings over the past year ending May 1. The department also tallies a separate 5 dollar prize for the member with the most fires and meetings, nine men tying this year for perfect attendance: Art Wright Henry Snow Edward Schlimgen Frank Gurius J.A. Rogan Art Kratz L.H. Johnson Bert Newman Harry Doyle.
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Fire Department
Art Wright
Henry Snow
Edward Schlimgen
Frank Gurius
J.A. Rogan
Art Kratz
L.H. Johnson
Bert Newman
Harry Doyle
Johnson
F. Jones
C., Kimbie
R. Perry
Belvidere Woman Dies Aboard Milwaukee Train
Mrs. M. Shook of Belvidere died suddenly onboard a Milwaukee railroad train en route to her Pennsylvania homeland. She fell ill as the train pulled away from Oliton, the body embalmed and sent to her old home with husband and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebec
Pennsylvania
M. Shook
Belvidere
Oliaton
Golden wedding observed in Deadwood
Deadwood South Dakota reports the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Richard M Maloney at their home. Married in Rodman New York on June 12 1864 they moved to Deadwood in 1880. Maloney a mining figure led the Anchora Leland mine boom in Cripple Creek and owns Black Hills and Nevada properties. They have four daughters and this marks Deadwood’s second golden wedding celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
S. D
Richard M. Maloney
Maloneys
Rodman
N. Y
Maloney
Black Hills
Nevada
Cripple Creek
Colo
Anchora-Leland
Kingston
Can
Corynthe Barber
Not Saw Violation To Take Fish With Hands
Belle Fourche South Dakota. E A Cade was found not guilty and charges dismissed after a fish warden brought a case for illegal fishing. Witnesses testified but the suit was dismissed before full testimony. The court ruled Cade used an ordinary rod and trout line with one hook and no illegal device was used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Fourche
S. D
E. A. Cade
Edholm
Cade
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Geo. W. Perkins
Mrs. Wallace
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Rattler
Sibherman
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Keller
U. S
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Pete
Tripp County Parter
Betts School
Betts
Beulah Center
American Sunday School Union
Thune of
Odd
Pacieric
State
Hitchcock and Jones
Jackson
Haaken
Wow
Mitchell Boy
Gets
Jim
S. D. Central
Meade County
Parmley
DR. Bobb
Elgin
Walworth
Council
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