Alaska land fraud conspiracy indictment outlined
An indictment charges Henry C. Frost and associates with conspiring to defraud the United States by schemes involving 10 000 acres in the Matanuska region valued at 10 dollars per acre. Defendants include railroad figures, Alaska Northern Railway officials, and Canadian bankers. Two counts carry fines or two year terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Henry C
al Elon C.L
ALC
Frost and Company
Piette Bach
Chicago
Alaska Northern ‘Railreed
Frost Company
Osborne
Toronto
L. Francis
Francis H.stewart
Uiue
Mataxeus- Cre
Wateon Oa
Matanuska Ea
Aberdeen Woman Graces Gracey Visits In Jail
Mrs P C Gracey mother of Eva May Kreiter arrives in Aberdeen from Topeka to stay with James Kreter as her daughter awaits trial for her husband Philip Kreiter's murder near Betta South Dakota four weeks prior. Accompanied by another daughter and infant, the reunion is calm and sympathetic with flowers and magazines sent to the prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
P. C. Gracey
Eva May, Kreiter
Brown County
Philip Kreiter
Betta
Topeka
Kan
Ja. Kretter
February Snowfall Averages Seven Inches in South Dakota
The U S Weather Bureau reports February 1911 snow across South Dakota averaged 7.5 inches with wide variation. Black Hills saw up to 3.5 inches remaining in parts while Perkins County measured traces, and Lawrence County noted 30.5 inches in one area. Ground remained well packed after mild spells. western Black Hills and Big Sioux River Valley were largely snow free in places.
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Hatom
U. 8S
Weather Bureau
South Dakota
Black Hills
Aenaes
Perkins County
Lawrence
Big Sioux River Valley
Uches
Unclear fragment about voting entitlement
Fragment mentions being entitled to the vote and a favorable outcome but lacks concrete details or identifiable entities to establish full meaning.
Title clearance sought for CAPA townsite in Lyman County
In Capa townsite on the Northwestern railway line squatters hold lands without titles due to ownership disputes. County Judge F E Mueller presented proof at the local land office for forty acres housing most buildings, which the office accepted and sent to Washington for final decision. If approved, squatters will gain clear title and may improve or transfer property.
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Washington
Held First Court in New District
Fairfax South Dakota Judge Wilson of Oacoma opened the first term of the newly established Eleventh district court. With limited business ready, he set April 4 for a special term and May 18 for the regular jury term. The judge is a relative unknown locally but described as capable and experienced.
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Fairfax, S. D
Wilson
Oacoma
Eleventh
Vessey
California Adopts General Recall
Sacramento reports Governor Johnson signed a bill instituting initiative referendum and recall for municipalities. It becomes law in sixty days and allows recall elections after four months in office with signatures from 25 percent of voters. Officers face re election unless they decline. Municipal initiatives require 25 percent petition and may trigger a special election.
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Sacramento
Cal
Johnson
State eyes new game birds despite old law
Pierre South Dakota state game warden W F Bancroft plans to place Chinese golden pheasants under the old law. He will supply parties willing to care for and protect the birds until they propagate, then add them to the state’s game bird list.
SPRINGS SEMINARY FUND DRIVE STARTS WITH BANQUET
In Wessington Springs South Dakota active fundraising began for the Free Methodist seminary. A banquet at the opera house drew the citys businessmen and Governor Vessey came from Pierre to support the effort. The governor gave the main address and the crowd quickly contributed 1400 dollars toward a larger goal.
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Woonsocket
S. D
Wessington Springs
Free Methodist Seminary
Opera House
Vessey
Pierre
Elks Initiate Members and Celebrate Lunch
The Elks Lodge held an initiation with three candidates Dr H L Egger of Tripp J K Vermilyen and J H Giese of the city. Deputy Exalted Ruler Dineen of Huron was expected for the annual inspection but did not arrive. A luncheon followed with music by an orchestra and L D Milne singing. A 15 minute wrestling match entertained attendees from Mt Vernon Plankinton Tripp and Alexandria. Visitors included John Sullivan and John Anderson of Omaha W B Anderson of Sioux City J Chielman and Henry Roscamp of Yankton recently moved to Mitchell.
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The
Elks
Dineen
Huron
H. L. Egger
Tripp
J. K. Vermilyen
J. H. Giese
McCarthy
L. D. Milne
Matsuda
Sutter
Mt. Vernon
Plankinton
Alexandria
John Sullivan
John Anderson
Omaha
W. B. Anderson
Sioux City
J. Chielman
Kadoka approves waterworks bond issue in special election
A Kadoka South Dakota special election authorize issuing bonds totaling 6700 for a waterworks system. Fifty-nine ballots were cast with fifty-seven for the measure and two spoiled. Work will begin once bonds are sold.
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Kadoka
S. D
Married Twice in a Day by Twin State Ceremonies
Earl Crawford son of Judge Crawford and Miss Mary Finch married twice in one day in two states. Rev. S R McCarthy conducted both ceremonies first at Deadwood for a license then at Buellah Wyoming and again after crossing the state line to satisfy county law. The couple then traveled to Spearfish for parental blessings.
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Spearfish
S. D
Earl Crawford
Crawiford
Mary Finch
Buelah
Wyo
Crawford
S. R. McCarthy
Deadwood
General strike of express men hits New York area
In New York City a general strike of drivers and helpers from the United States and Wells Fargo express companies affects about 20,000 workers. Strike-breakers are expected to be imported to replace workers who quit. Rioting is reported at depots where Adams company staff have been out for days.
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New York City
United States
Wells Fargo Express Companies
Lss
Adams Company
Miss Myrtle Lee Tours West Lectures and Songs
The Chicago Musical News reports Miss Myrtle Lee, formerly of this city, is touring the west and southwest with lecture concerts. She gains strong audiences and uses Helena Bingham songs such as I Wisht I Was a King and Not to Grow Big So Fas in her programs. Bernice Lathrop accompanies Miss Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Musical News
Myrtle Lee
New York
Mithell
Bingham
E. A. Smith
Myrtle R. Lee
Helena Bingham
Miss Bingham
Bernice Lathrop
Miss Lee
Messiah's Kingdom Promises World Peace and Renewal
A religious meditation on the future Messianic era when Satan is bound, mankind regains Godlike image, and earth blossoms into a worldwide Paradise. It notes remaining challenges from strange children, Satan and sin banished, and fulfilled restitution through Jesus Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Messiah
Satan
God
Aden
Calvary
Isa
Ezek
Jesus Christ
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Health
Pills claim to prevent appendicitis by stimulating stomach liver and bowels. Advert says the medicine cures constipation headache biliousness and chills and lists 25c price at Deihl and Brown's with a sensational line about killing a murderer.
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Dr. King
New Life
Deihl & Brown's
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Husbant
Capa
New District
California
Whiting
Dakotas
Northwest
Whitings
Senator Dunlap
Whiting Nursery Co
Yankton, S. D
Mitchell Republican
Sioux City Seed & Nursery Co
Whiting Nursery Company
H. Whiting
Box M
Yankton
Springs Seminary
Marrried
Watson
Pontes
Saracl
Israel
Teraéi
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