Woman Survives Blizzard Beside Husband in Chicken Coop
Mrs W A Willoughby spent a brutal night in a blizzard guarding her husband’s lifeless body in a chicken coop northeast of Bonesteel. He had entered the coop to tend the fowls during a deadly storm, collapsed, and could not be moved as cold and snow sealed the coop. She kept watch through the night, enduring freezing temperatures until help arrived the next day.
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Honesteel
W. A. Willoughby
Bonestee
Mr. Willoughby
Enuough
Last of Minnehaha County school lands sold at high prices
J J Bach state commissioner of school and public lands completed the sale of about 4000 acres in Minnehaha County. Tracts sold included 40 acres in Edison and Dell Rapids townships at 45 and 60 per acre, 30 acres at 30, 120 acres at 54, 40 acres at 60, 30 acres in Hartford at 35 and 160 acres in Benson at 41 per acre, with Palisade township rising from 10 to 45 per acre.
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Minnehaha County
Sioux Walls
Maren
Minnehaha
J. J. Bach
Palisade Township
Buch
Edison Township
Dell Rapids Township
Dell Rapids
Hartford Township
Benson Township
Frick Company Chooses Sioux Falls for Western HQ
The Frick company of Waynesboro Pennsylvania selects Sioux Falls as its western headquarters for threshing and farm machinery. It will lease the Anderson building on North Mains avenue and take possession April 14 after remodeling. The move is expected to prompt other large threshing machine makers to follow to protect their regional trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Threshing Machine Company
Sioux Falls
SL. D
Mavenport
Frick Company
Western
Anderson
North Mains Avenue
Yankton Hosts Large Scottish Rite Masons Reunion
In Yankton South Dakota on March 15 prominent Masons from outside towns gather for the Scottish Rite reunion. A class of fifty receives degrees the largest in years with supervision by Clarence P. Kilbourne of Sioux City for the fourteenth degree and J. J. Casselman of Huron for the eighteenth, aided by Yankton Rose Croix officers.
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Yankton
S. D
Clarence P. Kilbourne
Sioux City
J. J. Casselman
Huron
Rose Croix
Raid on Sheep Flocks in South Dakota
In Lustelline South Dakota March 13 sheep owners protest a dog raid on G B Pope’s flock near town. About 100 sheep were killed or crushed while escaping the pursuing dogs, the greatest loss of its kind in the state. A damage suit may follow if the dog owners are identified.
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Lustelline
S. D
G. B. Pope
Humber
Snowstorm Deepens Over Pierre With Several Inches Accumulated
A March storm in Pierre South Dakota has intensified since Sunday night bringing several inches of snow. Temperatures remain mild and winds are light, reducing drift potential.
Mystery on the Range Death of Young Baffles County Authorities
A mysterious killing on the Grand river frontier has investigators seeking who slew Younes a known cattle rancher who warned a lynch mob and planned to flee. His body was found near a felled pine, with his horses and stock vanished, leaving a county at a loss.
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Call Skeisten
Sidux Wills
Tutte
Ute
Fiy Younes
Mear
Butte Cout
Youn
Atte County
Hoeves
Grand River
Young
Youne
Henley
Posse
Onu
Contempt Hearing In South Dakota Suit Over Corporate Offices
A circuit court in Huron SD has opened a case brought by T A Benson and other stockholders against American-Mexico Mining and Development Company over nominal SD offices and business elsewhere. Receiver Thomas H Null was appointed after alleging misused stock and undisclosed dividends. The company was found in contempt for failing to produce books and depose before a commissioner, with further proceedings scheduled for March 27 in Huron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
S. D
South Dakota
Whiting
T. A. Benson
American-Mexico Mining and Development Company
Treasury
Whitting
Benson
Thos. H. Null
Chicago
Bishop Johnson Visitation At Yankton Episcopal Church
Rt Rev Fr Johnson D D assistant bishop of South Dakota preached both services to large crowds at Christchurch Yankton March 13. He praised for height and oratory while the newly formed chair and Miss Marie Ohlman furnished a refined musical program amid hopeful notes on his western diocese future.
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F. F. Johnson
Yankton
S. L
Johnson
Fare
South Dakota
Christchurch
Hare
Marie Ohlman
Chicago
Dramatic Lake County trial ends in manslaughter verdict
Dora LaPine is convicted of first degree manslaughter for shooting her husband Joseph LaPine in Lake County. The trial drew packed crowds and featured LaPine as a witness describing a life of ruin and abuse before the fatal incident at their Lake Herman house. Police say efforts may push for a new trial or appeal to the state Supreme Court.
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Sioux
Paris
S.D
Madison
Lake County
Dora LaPine
Joseph LaPine
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
LaPine
German Empire
New York
Shakopee
Minn
Jordan
Minneapolis
Duluth
West Superior
Montreal
Can
United States
Pargo
N. D
Aberdeen
S. D
Lake Herman
Dora
Sunday Court Finances Fines Hit Saloon Keepers
Six criminal cases heard in Chamberlain S. D. six saloon related offenses five saloon keepers and one for a bawdy house. Teddy Gilbert fined 500 dollars with saloon license revoked for Sunday open sale. Ida Williams sentenced to one year. Total fines 4200 dollars plus 1200 costs. State Attorney J E House and A B Chubbuck praised. city officials opposition noted.
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Chamberlain
S. D
Teddy Gilbert
Herman Kirsch
Avery Mce- Millen
Evi Mitchell
Joe Driver
Ida Williams
Clyde Kennex
J. E. House
A. B. Chubbuck
J. W. Sanford
Healey
Conaway
Stone from Burke quarry eyed for State Capitol
Deadwood March 12 It is probable the new state capitol at Hierre will be built of gray and white sandstone from the Burke quarry near Hot Springs Two quarries in the Black Hills near Hot Springs supply pink and gray white sandstone The secretary of state and the commissioner of schools and public lands toured the Hills evaluating stone quality and were pleased with the color and texture
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Deadwood
Hierre
Burke
Hot Springs
Wipf
C. J. Lach
Schools and Public Lands
Ten Evans
United States
Wyans
Omaha
Sioux City
Dig Deep for Water at Buffalo Gap Artesian Wells
Buffalo Gap South Dakota March 12 enterprising residents raise 2500 to sink artesian well 500 feet deeper. Government started the well fifteen years ago but abandoned it. Congressman Martin and geologic staff studied the site 800 feet down and urged test wells west of the Missouri.
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Buffalo Gap
S. D
United States
Martin Engineers
Geological Department
Professor Darten
Darten
Newell
Missouri River
Former Beresford Man Recovers From Wife Theft Case
James Carmichael of Beresford filed for divorce after his wife confessed she left him for a ranchman about seventy-five miles northwest of Bismarck. The couple, now separated, have two sons who were awarded to Carmichael in the divorce, with the husband planning to return to his North Dakota farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beresford
S. D
James Carmichael
Carmichael
Packing Plant Opens in Sioux Falls Opens New Industry
Sioux Falls welcomes a new packing plant started this week with 30 workers. Management plans to expand to 50 to 60 workers and reach a daily capacity of 1,000 hogs, though current cooling handles 400 hogs daily, to be expanded as demand grows.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
South Dakota
Mysterious Death Near Bridgewater Street Track
J W jevisto a Mason by trade and resident with a former employer left town on foot near the railroad. He was found dead beside the track early this morning with a crushed leg and a severely injured arm. The cause of death is unclear but his intoxicated state suggests he may have been struck by a train or fallen from the embankment. He had no known relatives in the area.
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Bridgewater
J. Ww. Jevisto
Nere
Street Car Companies and City Co. in arbitration over details
Chicago unions and city officials wrestle over franchise buyout terms as supreme court rulings prompt rehearing bids. Brokers react to early price shifts on Union Traction stock while city plans to trolleyize cable lines and grant new permits. Authorities debate requiring purchase of tracks, cars, stations, and all related property to extinguish franchises.
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City Co
Chicago
Chicago Union Traction Common
Stock Exchange
Supreme Court
Chicago City Railway Company
Union Traction Company
New Jersey House Backs Rail Rate Measure Support
Trenton March 13 The house passed without debate the senate joint resolution urging New Jersey senators and congressmen to back Roosevelt favored pending railroad rate measure.
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Trenton
N. J
House
Senate
New Jersey
Roosevelt
Farmer Cot Tong Shot Self After Divorce Fallout
Alta Iowa March 13 John P Cot Tong a wealthy farmer south of Alta shot five bullets in his head this morning in a despondent act linked to family troubles and a recent divorce. He is dying.
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Alta
John P. Cottong
Moyer Haywood and Pettibone Removed Under Guard
Under heavy guard, Moyer Haywood and Petti bone were moved from Boise state prison to Canyon county jail in Caldwell amid protests by Governor Gooding. The trio had been indicted for the murder of former Governor Steunenberg.
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Caldwell
Idaho
Moyer
Haywood and Pettibone
Steunenberg
Boise
Canyon County
Gooding
Sioux City Live Stock Markets Report
Sioux City stock yards report hog prices with heavy hogs at 6.15 to 6.20 and light to mixed at 6.00 to 6.12 percent. Cattle values show butcher steers 4.25 to 5.75, fat cows and heifers 3.00 to 4.50, stock cows and feeders 2.00 to 3.25, and yearlings to 4.25 with choice calves around 3.00 to 4.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Chicago Cattle Hogs and Sheep Markets Report
Chicago markets show cattle steady to strong with beef prices up to 16.40 for beeves and cows to 6.25 for cows and heifers. Hogs hold near 6.25 to 6.37 in the cash range, while sheep ease about 10 cents with lambs around 6.25 to 6.85.
South Omaha Cattle and Hogs Markets Steady to Higher
South Omaha reports a steady cattle market with native steers at 4.00 to 5.65, cows and heifers 3.00 to 4.50, stockers 2.75 to 4.40, calves 3.00 to 6.50, and bulls 2.50 to 4.00. Hogs rise with heavy 6.10 to 6.40, mixed 6.10 to 6.15, lights 6.00 to 6.15, sows 5.00 to 5.85, and bulk 6.10 to 6.17. Sheep market steady with yearlings 5.40 to 5.90, wethers 5.20 to 5.55, ewes 4.50 to 5.10, and lambs 6.25 to 6.75.
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Chicago
South Omaha
Grain and Provisions Prices Across Chicago and Minneapolis
Chicago and Minneapolis cash quotes show mixed grain and provision prices. Wheat ranges from No 2 spring at 41/4 to 16 sec, corn at 41/4 to 41/2, oats around 28 to 29 cents, rye around 60 cents, and provisions including mess pork at 14.49 to 10.05, lard at 7.50, and short rib and short clear sides between 8 and 8.5 dollars. Butter steady with creamery and cheese steady near 1.5.
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Chicago
Northwest
Minneapolis
South Dakota Farmers Rally Behind Equity Movement
In Armour S D March 10 a report from Indianapolis states the American Society of Equity now has 200 000 farmer members who will not sell after March 1 unless prices meet the society minimum. Local groups form across towns pitching unity to dictate terms to dealers in staples. Farmers in this county held a courthouse meeting and plan another to solidify the local chapter as the movement gains momentum statewide.
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Armour
S. D
Indianapolis
American Society of Equity
Court House
Farmers’ Alliance
Snowbound on Milwaukee road near Chamberlain
Fifty-five hours trapped in a drift on the Milwaukee road west of Chamberlain left forty-nine passengers hungry and hopeful for release. They cooked eggs and oysters from an express car stash, made a stew from a coal fire, and passed time with card games and hymn singing led by a Methodist preacher. Relief arrived late at Presho, ending the ordeal.
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South Dakota
Presho
Milwaukee Road
Chamberlain
Milwaukee Railroad rushes rails for Presho to Rapid City line
For weeks Milwaukee Railroad has moved material to Presho to restart the line to Rapid City. About five hundred carloads of rails are stored for spring work. A steam track laying machine will double the output compared with a manual gang. The grade reaches White Clay buttes and track laying should resume soon with trains to that point.
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Presho
Milwaukee Railroad Company
Rapid City
White Clay Buttes
Surveyors Finish Work on Madison to Sioux Falls Line
Surveyors for the Milwaukee Railroad Company, based in Baltic South Dakota, completed the Madison to Sioux Falls route survey. The line between Colton and Renner cuts through several farm properties that will be removed when grading begins. Vague notes suggest the world is watching the project and spring weather will ease ground conditions.
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Baltic
S. D
Milwaukee Railroad Company
Madison
Sioux Talis
Colton
Rensner
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