Free Homes Movement Mounts for Rosebud Lands
Sioux Falls dispatch notes Ceded Rosebud settlers plan meetings across Gregory Herrick Burke Wade Dallas Eden Dixon Carlock and nearby towns to press Congress for free homes on ceded lands. Officials warn a special act would require U S purchase of Indian lands, making passage unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Ivalls
S. D
Rosebud
Congress
South Dakota
Gregory
Herrick
Burke
Yerley
Sally Hints
Wade
Dallas
Eden
Dixon
Carlock
Flo
United States
South
Good Templars In Convention In South Dakota
The Independent Order of Good Templars closed its twenty sixth annual grand lodge session in Bristol. George W. Carpenter presided as grand chief templar. Reports showed a healthy treasury and five new lodges, 301 members, with Lake Preston earning the state organizing banner and West Sioux Falls winning the marble block and gavel for best attendance. Next session slated for Arlington in June 1906. Officers elected include G T Barrett CG, George W Carpenter, Hilda Alseth, Eva E Williams, Mae Phipps, and others. Bristol members seated among trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Arlington
S. C
Order of Good Templars
George W. Carpenter
Grand Chief Templar
Watertown
Lake Preston
WV. Ghan
Fanny Sedam
St. Lawrence
G. BE. S
Charles Houman
G. Vv. T
Ida Nelson
Mae Phipps
Garden City
Eva E. Williams
George Miller
Jidwin Sharp
Hannah Brokaw
Old Man's Throat Cut in Railway Camp Attack
Hankinson North Dakota June 29 A stranger employed in the Soo railway steel gang killed a elderly man by slashing his throat from behind after an earlier quarrel attempt. A third man defending him struck the attacker with a club and the assailant was arrested and jailed in Wahpeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hankinson
N. C
Soo Railway
Wahpeton
New Oil Inspectors Named by Governor Elrod
Pierre S D June 2 Governor Elrod announced new oil inspectors for South Dakota. E C Moulton of Warner is reappointed to the northern district. James Nugh of Platte replaces Emil Branch of Hurley in the southern district. Nels Brake of Lead takes over the Black Hills district from R E Grimshaw of Deadwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elrod
South Dakota
Pierre
S. D
E. C. Moulton
Warner
James Nugh
Platte
Emil Branch
Hurley
Nels Brake
Lead
Black Hills
R. E. Grimshaw
Deadwood
Burglars Crack Columbia Safe in Aberdeen Area
In Columbia South Dakota burglars forced entry to John Gaskin’s store, cracked the safe, and took $60. The theft was discovered at opening time with no clues. Jack Purcell, charged with killing W D Marvin in a saloon brawl, had a preliminary examination and is held on $5000 bond in jail, planning to post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
John Gaskin
Columbia
Jack Purcell
W. D. Marvin
Torrential Rain Delays Trains Floods Huron Basements
The heaviest rainfall of the season dumped nearly four inches in hours at Huron South Dakota on June 29, flooding basements and low areas. Trains were delayed as almost eight inches fell this month and wheat and other grains are expected to lodge and suffer damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
S. D
Wet Weather Brings Mixed Prospects For South Dakota Farms
Belle Fourche South Dakota June 23 heavy rains have dominated the western part of the state making this the wettest season in years. The range is good and small grain near cutting, wheat stools heavily promising a large crop, but alfalfa cutting has been slowed with some losses feared. Cattle and sheep men anticipate a profitable season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Fourche
S. D
South Dakota
Banks to Consolidate Strengthens South Dakota Finance
In Deadwood on June 29 the First National bank and the American National bank agreed to consolidate. The new institution will be named First National bank with capital rising to 150000 dollars, deposits near 1000000 dollars and a 150000 dollar surplus. Expected officers include N E Franklin as president Harris Franklin as vice president D M McPherson as cashier and M M Wheeler as assistant cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
8. D
First National Bank
American National Bank
South Dakota
N. E. Franklin
Harris Franklin
D. M. McPherson
M. M. Wheeler
West
HAS MANY NEW PHONE LINES
Pierre South Dakota reports filed with the state auditor show 157 telephone companies in operation this year an increase of more than 50 percent over last year Fifty four new companies were added to the list prior to May first and numerous others have been incorporated since then
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Gambling scheme prompts arrest of Armour gamblers
The Douglas county sheriff nabbed three men from Armour suspected of running a gambling machine during the firemen's tournament last week. About $3000 is said to have vanished. The trio was detained in Armour for examination after being arrested on the Sioux City bound train. The article also notes persistent rain delaying corn growth and delaying farming work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethan
S. D
Douglas County
Armour
Sioux City
Armiour
Four Babies Born to Mrs Eugene E Reilly in Moore North Dakota
In Moore North Dakota on June 28 Mrs Eugene B Reilly gave birth to four healthy babies three girls and a boy. All cried at last report and are normal in form. The event, if verified, would be a record four healthy births at one birth in North Dakota and Mrs Reilly is now mother of ten children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene E. Reilly
Moore
N. D
Eugene B. Reilly
North Dakota
South Dakota University Named Beneficiary in Will Trust
Under Philo Bennett’s will W J Bryan serves as trustee to distribute 10000 dollars to 25 colleges for annual essays on free government. The State University of South Dakota is among the chosen institutions receiving support for its program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermillion
S. D
Philo Bennett
New Haven
Conn
W. J. Bryan
State University of South Dakota
Pure Food Law Clash Over Manufacturer Label Locations
Chicago wholesale firms led by Reid, Murdoch & Co. press Governor Elrod in Pierre over the states pure food law section requiring the true manufacturer name and factory location on all packages. They argue strict labeling brands their responsibility, not factory origin, fearing label changes and trade damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small
Heavy grain growth signals possible lodging in Beadle crops
Heavy rains in Beadle County near Huron have brought almost four inches this month. Wheat and other small grains show phenomenal growth and are maturing fast, with fears of lodging if wind rises. Corn progresses well and hay and forage crops look favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
S. D
Jim River Valley
Dr Coulter Joins Divorce Colonists In Canton Case
Sioux Falls reports foster custody clash as Dr Frank A Coulter of Omaha opens an office in Sioux Falls and seeks a South Dakota residency while two Coulter children remain hidden in Canton. Officials believe the children are secreted near Canton twenty miles south of Sioux Falls. The divorce fight, sparked by a prior Omaha filing and later relocation, draws sharp public interest in the ongoing case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
Frank A. Coulter
Omaha
Coulter
Canton
Roberta
Dr. Coulter
Bell urges better care of sheep at South Dakota wool event
Aberdeen S D June 21 W W Bell president of the South Dakota Wool Growers and Sheep Breeders association cites state and Ohio sheep statistics showing heavier fleeces in SD yet higher fleece value in Ohio. He urges South Dakota raisers to improve care as his ram owned by him yielded 15 pounds from a 300 pound body during the shearing exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Aberdeen
S. D
W. W. Bell
South Dakota Wool Growers’ and Sheep Breeders’ Association
Ohio
South Dakota
South
Firemen's Tourney Ends With Team Honors
The South Dakota Wiremen's association tourney closed in Armour on June 27 with Mitchell Vermillion and Parker earning top honors. Results include Champion Hook and Ladder Race Mitchell 83 2-5 Vermilion second, Chief's Foot Race Slade Canton first Comins Vermillion second, Foreman's Foot Race Erickson Mitchell first Huistendahl Parker second, and various other district wins.
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Mitchell
Vermillion
Parker
Armour
South Dakota Wiremen's Association
Vermilion
Gnade
Slade
Canton
Comins
Foreman
E Erickson
Huistendahl
Johnson
Mt. Vernon
Kingsbury
Meyers
Myers
Walstrom
Watertown
Anti-saloon reform hits Lead and Deadwood with closed gambling rooms
In Deadwood and Lead South Dakota June 26 the anti-saloon campaign closes gambling places and bans slot machines. State attorney W H Parker ordered Lawrence county saloons to remove windows screens and comply with liquor laws. Most gamblers packed up as business owners anticipate more bank deposits and fewer late night temptations.
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Deadwood
S. D
Lead
Black Hills
Anti-Saloon League
W. H. Parker
Lawrence County
Justice of the Peace
Farmers Institute Dates Set for Black Hills July
Final preparations are made for a series of farmers institutes in Black Hills counties this July. Spearfish July 7, Belle Fourche July 11, Sturgis July 13, Rapid City July 15, Buffalo Gap July 18, and Hot Springs July 20 will feature M F Greeley on The Landed Home and poultry sheep guidance, F L Cook on Black Hills fruit, Prof Cole on drought grains, and Mrs Bertha Laws speaking to farmers wives. Institutes are state funded with strong local attendance anticipated.
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Black Hills
Rapid City
S. D
Farmers’ Institute
Spearfish
Belle Fourche
Sturgis
Buffalo Gap
Hot Springs
M. F. Greeley
State Regents of Education
FF. L. Cook
State Normal School
Cole
Brookings Experiment Station
Bertha Laws
Minnesota
Hills
Yankton to Host G A R Encampment Next
Aberdeen June meeting results show G A R chose Yankton as next site with 52 votes over Watertown 48. Officers named include J B Wolgeemuth Mitchell as department commander and Clara A Lukens Mitchell as department president with several vice officers and chaplains. national encampment delegates named. Memorial services, grand parade, and installation planned today and tomorrow.
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Aberdeen
S. D
J. B. Wolgeemuth
Mitchell
J. B. Geddes
Huron
Sanford Phillips
Spearfish
Samuel A. Boyles
Yankton
J. Smith
Watertown
Clara A. Lukens
Laura Harman
Parker
Edith C. Brown
Oliver
Helen Kibbee
Mary White
Vermillion
Emily Silsby
Lillie Patterson
Mary Geiger
Ida Lowry
Leola
Mary Cole
Pierre
Denver
Jennie Nash
Canton
Ella D. Parker
Rances Thompson
Tri-State Grain Dealers hold Sioux Falls convention
The Tri-State Grain Dealers association opened its annual convention in Sioux Falls South Dakota at 2 20 this afternoon and will run through tomorrow. Local official Colonel Thomas H Brown welcomed delegates while speakers from Minneapolis and Brookings addressed topics on the grain trade scales supervision and relations between commission merchants and country grain dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
Tri-State Grain Dealers’ Association
Thomas H. Brown
Board of Trade
Citizens and Board of Trade
B. S. Woodworth
Chamber of Commerce of
Minneapolis
P. Quist
Minnesota
Minnenapolis
C. C. Neagle
W. A. Wheeler
Brookings
J. W. McHugh
Austrian Prince Seeks Cash for Title Transfer
A San Francisco report details an ad from an elderly aristocrat claiming to be Prince Edward Gustave Emile Lamberg of Austria offering to convey his titles to a child in a marriage of convenience. The claimant seeks 15000 dollars upfront and 150 dollars monthly for life, while reference works attribute the titles to Count Wubert Antone Emile. About fifty women reportedly answered the ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanrancisco
Prince Edward Gustave Emile Lamberg
Austria
Prince Lamberg
Wubert Antone Emile
Secrecy From Japs Lesson For Navy Officials
Washington June 22 President Roosevelt praises Japanese secrecy in naval policy and tactics. American officers at Admiral Dickens fleet learn strict confidentiality for warships while calls grow to remove Japanese sailors and mess boys from the U S Navy after observing Japan versus Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Admiral Dickens
Baltimore
Washington
Morton
Russia
United States Navy
John H. Keatley Dies. Noted Iowa Journalist and Official
John H. Keatley, once a federal judge in Alaska and later a clerk in the treasury department, has died in Washington. He was a prominent Iowa newspaper figure, editor of the Nonpareil and the Globe in Council Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Washington
John H. Keatley
Alaska
Treasury Department
Globe
Council Bluffs
Jury Set For Mitchell Case In Oregon
In Portland Judge DeHaven heard jurors seek excuses from serving on the jury in the United States case against United States Senator Mitchell. The session focused on potential juror excuses rather than the guilt or innocence of the elderly senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Portland
Ore
United States
artesian wells west of missouri upset theorists
Pierre June 24 artesian flow found at the Wheeler ranch White Clay Butte challenges long held geologic view that artesian wells cannot extend into the western high country. The well flowed water and gas at a shallower depth than the McSlure well on Antelope creek, suggesting westward rise of artesian pressure and potential new wells across Hyde Hughes and Sully counties. This discovery may spur ranchers to sink more wells west of the river, aiding western settlement and gas supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Missouri River
Hyde, Hughes
Sully
Wheeler
Murder at Aberdeen leads to arrest in painter’s death
Aberdeen South Dakota June 24 Jack Purcell a gambler is under arrest charged with the murder of W D Martin a painter In a saloon fight Purcell threw a spittoon at Marvin the peacemaker wounding him He died in his room this morning An inquest is set for 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
Jack Purcell
W. D. Martin
Purcell
Marvin
Encampment Ends in Aberdeen G A R and W R C
The G A R and W R C encampments closed in Aberdeen with a large opera house meeting. Eli Torrance of Minneapolis and G A Patton of Chattanooga spoke. Nellie Welsh won a prize pin for her girls speaking contest on Patriotism and a flag was presented to Aberdeen schools.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Opera House
Eli Torrance
Minneapolis
G. A. Patton
Chattanooga
Nellie Welsh
Relief Corps
Tri State Grain Dealers Elect New Officers at Sioux Falls
The Tri State Grain Dealers association in Sioux Falls, D. S. D. reports a record attendance and active interest. A. J. Brenner of Minneapolis was re elected president KE A Brown of Laverne Minn secretary treasurer J J Quinn of Minneapolis and a governing board including A A Truax Mitchell W B Parsons Winona W H Chambers Minneapolis Geo H Shanard Bridgewater BF Kingsbury Heron Lake and David Williams Webster. The group endorsed Roosevelt railroad rate policy and urged Brookings state college funding. The next convention site will be decided by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Tri-State Grain Dealers’ Association
A. J. Brenner
Minneapolis
KE. A. Brown
Laverne, Minn
Roosevelt
South Dakota
State Agricultural College
Brookings
North Dakota
Minnesota
Unknown insane man in custody at Huron from Minnesota
A man about 40, calling himself James Olmstead, is in custody at Huron in June. He is deemed insane and cannot give details about himself or relatives. He is believed to be from Elk River, Minnesota, but no identity has been learned.
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Huron
Minnesota
James Olmstead
Ware
Elk River
Minn
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Good Templars
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Chicago
Beadle County
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Wolgemuth
Tri-State Grain Men
Prince
Missouri
Wheeler Ranch
Tri-State
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