Bruin Bert Pus Sell Dies After Wife Attack
In Aberdeen a man named Bert Pus Sell was arrested on a charge of beating his wife with a sharp instrument, then seized a knife and killed himself. Mrs Russell is found severely injured in a Graton room and is unconscious at Aberdeen hospital. Russell was taken into custody on suspicion. The couple, who had separated last fall, reportedly had marital tensions over other men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Bert Pus Sell
Waittbay
Russell
Graton
Aberdeen Tea Hospital
Hunting for girls who want husbands in Tripp county
A Mast County man asks United States land office Registrar Burns for names and addresses of two young women who advertised seeking husbands in Tripp county. He hopes to become one of several husbands to avoid loneliness and claims many men are willing to provide jobs. Burns plans a matrimonial bureau to manage applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gvestory
Registrar Burns
United States
Mast
Tripp
Burns
Livery Barn Burns In Huron Loss Over 2000
Fire destroyed the Prank Gans livery barn in Huron May 6 causing more than 2000 in loss. Horses and most harness saved. Barn operated under lease by Elmer Wilson. Loss partly covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
M. D
Supreme Court Refuses Writ in Huron Mandamus Case
A telegram from Pierre reports the South Dakota Supreme Court declined to issue the writ of mandamus compelling Huron to designate streets for the Dakota Central Telephone extension. An injunction action in circuit court remains unresolved pending this ruling. In Rapid City the Crouch lines were acquired by the Rapid City Black Hills & Western Railway, with new rolling stock planned. officers include H H McComber president W E Moore general manager and J S Soule superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
S. D
Pierre
Supreme Court
Muandamus
Dakota Central Telephone Company
Circuit Court
Rapid City
SL. D
Crouch
C. O. Bailey
Rapid City, Black Hills & Western Railway Company
Burlington
H. H. McComber
Augusta
W. E. Moore
Cincinnati
J. S. Soule
Storm grips range as lambing season starts
Stock men from Sulphur creek country report a recent storm sweeping the range, causing alarm among sheep raisers. Lambing began around May 5 and without warmer weather, heavy losses among young lambs are feared due to deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Fourche
S. D
Larkin Sentenced to Five Years for Forgery
John H. Larkin formerly of Belle Fourche pleaded guilty to forgery in state circuit court in Sioux Falls and was sentenced to five years in the Sioux Falls penitentiary. Pardoned last fall after serving part of a previous term, he had forged an employer’s name on checks and fled the state before attempting to enlist in the U.S. Army under an assumed name in New Orleans. He is described as young, well educated, an expert stenographer, and of prepossessing appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
M. C
John H. Larkin
Belle Fourche
Jones
Larkin
Sioux Palls
United States Army
Despondent man Otto Hammon dies by poison on Midland platform
In Midsland South Dakota on May 6 the body of Otto Hammon a 30 year old claim holder living four miles south of Nowlin was found on the depot platform. He had ingested carbolic acid and carried a letter to his wife indicating despair. He had visited Jones and Stewart's saloon seeking a bartender job with no vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midsland
S. D
Otto Hammon
Nowlin
Midland
Wammon
Lake Madison Veterans to hold encampment on Big Sioux June
The Lake Madison Veterans association plans its annual encampment on the banks of the Big Sioux from June 15 to 18. Local citizens joined the GAR last Wednesday night to arrange a rousing, well attended event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mean. S. 1
Lake Madison Veterans’ Association
Big Sioux
G. A. OR
Father and Son Draw Numbers in Tripp County Registration
In S. D. May two John Marys, father and son, registered for the Tripp county drawing. The father received a number but his signature did not match the registration. The son’s signature matched the slip, and he was allowed to file while the father was told he was not the right party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entory
S. D
John Marys
Tripp
Girls Killed When Horse Falls Near Aberdeen
Aberdeen South Dakota May 3 Hazel Cole of Columbia aged 14 was thrown beneath a horse during a ride. She died a few hours later from injuries. The family dog ran between the horse's hoofs causing the mishap as she neared home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Os. D
Hazel Cole
Columbia
Mazel
Employer and hired man clash over wage and broom chase
Nels J. Peterson paid off his hired man and kept $1 for washing. The man became abusive and was ordered from the house. Peterson chased him with a broom, the hired man took it away, knocked Peterson down, then Peterson fired a shotgun at the man as he fled, hitting his back but causing no serious injury.
William Woods Arrested After Akron Jewelry Burglary
In Yankton South Dakota on May 5 William Woods a hobo was arrested after police found a quantity of jewelry including watches rings and charms in his possession. Sheriff Arendt of LeMars identified Woods as the Akron Whitney jewelry store burglar and sent a 25 planks reward check to Marshal Jencks. Woods was taken back to LeMars to face burglary charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
S. D
William,Woods
LandSales in South Dakota Counties Highlight Big Bids
State Lead Commissioner Dokken reports land sales in Jerauld and Minnehaha counties. Jerauld sold 320 acres for 12600 dollars while Minnehaha saw 1114 acres fetch 64070 dollars with some land selling as high as 71 dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
S. D
Dokken
Jerauld County
Minnehaha County
State brand and mark commission ends session
The state brand and mark commission finished its work and adjourned. At this session, 112 brands were passed upon and accepted, bringing the total number of state brands to 6715.
Bridge at Le Beau Will Cost One Million
Leteaun South Dakota May 4 The Minneapolis and St Louis line west from this point requires a river crossing a bridge will be built at Le Beau Soundings show piers sit at 60 feet depth comparable to Pierre and Bobridge Temporary structure will span the river during construction and work will start as soon as materials arrive The project estimates total cost at 1 000 000 dollars and a temporary bridge will be erected while the main one is built
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leteaun
S. D
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Northwestern
Pierre
Milwaukee
Bobridge
Elizabeth Brigham will endows hospital for incurables
In Goston on May 5, by the will of Miss Elizabeth Brigham, $1,500,000 is left to the Robert B. Brigham hospital for incurables. The hospital is to be founded and maintained by the bulk of her brother’s large fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goston
Elizabeth Brigham
Robert B. Brigham Hospital
Navigation Congress Holds Original Dates
Yankton South Dakota May 4 dates for the Missouri River Navigation congress will not be postponed to later in July as Senator Gamble reported Taft dates were indefinite. Attendees include James Jill and Governor Burke with Chief Gifford Pinchot of the forestry service, Mayor Kuyer of Kansas City, Captain I F Hochlitz engineer, Colonel J J Vance of Columbus Ohio. Local committee resumes planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
S. C
Missouri River Navigation Congress
Gamble
United States Forestry Bureau
Mayor Kuyer
Kansas City
Wkas
I. F H. Schuitz
J. J. Vance
Ohio Valley Congress
Columbus
Ohio
Armour District Firemen Tournament Set for June 1909
The Southern South Dakota Firemen’s Picnic association executive board met at Armour to finalize plans for its annual picnic. The tournament will be held in Armour on June 1 2 and 3, 1909 with committees named and preparations begun.
Alsen Railroad Promoters Raise Funds in Vermillion
In Vermillion South Dakota on May 4 a Garfield town hall meeting drew many citizens to back a railroad project. Money was subscribed by levying $1 per quarter section along the route to finance a thorough survey and roadbed work with grade stakes set for immediate progress once the line is laid out. Farmers pledge vested interest in a modern railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermillion, S. D
Alsen and Vicinity
Garfield Town Hall
Matrimonial Bureau Proposed in Pierre as Mayor Weighs Idea
Pierre S and L May 4. Mayor Wadleigh may be forced to start a matrimonial bureau after letters arrive. J S Willard of Lexington Kentucky seeks a wife with a homestead and promises to move to form a partnership and practice law while she runs the farm. A nurse in St Paul seeks a doctor husband preferably from South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
South Dakota
Counties Respond to Special Tax Call In South Dakota
The state auditor issued a special tax call on April 14. The following counties have reported totals to date: Beadle 4466.09, Brookings 7419.57, Brown 10255.94, Codington 4107, Kingsbury 4370.46, Lawrence 2727, Lincoln 5565.68, Lyman 2704.21, Minnehaha 13435.88, Pennington 1786.52, Spink 880.08.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnehaha
Pennington
Spink
Hudson Gun Club to Host Two-Day Shooting Tourney
Trudson South Carolina May 4 The Hudson Gun club plans a two day shooting tournament on June 11 and 12. Last year’s event drew strong state interest and many outside trap shooters are expected. Noted marksmen include Dr. C W Okey who has won prizes in recent years. Members are known for hospitality to guests during events.
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Hudson Gun Club
Trudson
S. C
Huds
Nimrods
C. W. Okey
Gun Club
State land sale adds to Miner school fund
The state land commissioner reported on May 4 that 1,480 acres of state lands were sold at Howard in Miner county. The sale totaled 60,657.05 dollars added to the school fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miner County
Pierre
S. D
State Land Commissioner's Force
Howard
Young heiress cleared of murdering a man
Miss Johnny Davidson, a wealthy young heiress, was acquitted in Neosho Missouri after a 17 hour jury deliberation in the Ramsour murder case. The trial drew intense emotion with dramatic courtroom scenes as both sides argued vigorously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neosho
Johnny” Davidson
Roy Ramsour
Penitentiary Reached Ahead of Commitment
Milton McIvery, 22 or 28, tried to break into the Sioux Falls penitentiary after a Hyde County court sentenced him to two years six months for resisting an officer. He left the state on bond, a new trial motion failed, and he sought admission to the penitentiary before a formal commitment was issued, with a lawyer planning further appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
Milton McIvery
Leld
Hyde County
Melyer
Peron
Young Melver
Hiie
Forced to Sell Land At Deep Discount In Federal Suit
Sioux Falls reports that John Longstale and Anson Rei eeloofeuron must sell a combined parcel for about one third of asking price after a federal court suit. The land is described as consolidated with value fixed at 2300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
John Longstale
Anson Reieeloofeuron
School Lands Bring 45 to 71 An Acre in Dakota Sale
In May in Minnehaha County the unsold school land was offered by state commissioner OF C Dokken who personally conducted the sale. Thirty four acre tracts were offered at prices from 45 to 71 dollars per acre, among the highest prices for school lands in South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Fall
S. 1
Minnehaha
OF. C. Dokken
Sioux Walls
South Dakota
Boundary dispute over Lyman and Stanley counties
Counties butt heads over a boundary line not clearly established by the legislature. The Black Hills survey and a second survey disagree on the line over Missouri River reaches. A joint meeting of county commissioners and state attorneys aims to resolve the issue, but a Supreme Court review is likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
SL. D
Lyman
Stanley Counties
Supreme Court
Missouri River
Lyman County
Stanley County
Black Hills
Lymah County
Insurance firm denied license in South Dakota
Pierre May 3 The Mon preh Mutual Insurance company of Watertown has been refused a license to operate in the state for the spring of 1909 by Commissioner Basford after a precarious struggle for existence. Outstanding risks are reported to have been acquired by Merchants Mutual Insurance of Redfield.
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Pierre
S. D
Monpreh Mutual Insuraance Company
Watertown
Basford
Merchants Mutual Insurance Company
Redfield
State auditor allocates forest reserve funds to counties
The state auditor completed apportionment of forest reserve money with distributions to counties. Lawrence County receives 2271.55 dollars, Pennington County SHLUST SO, Meade County 267.02, and Butte County 309.76, totaling 8259.47 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rre
S. D
Lawrence County
Pennington County
Stuster County
Meade County
Butte County
Face Lathered He Drives Fire Engine
A New York incident reports John Verrian rushing from a dormitory to the street with a razor in hand and a face covered in lather. He rode three horses along Eighth Avenue to the Hotel Hreddock, where onlookers recognized his act and cheered as he returned to his seat.
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New York
Iin
Company No
John Verranver
Eighth Avenue
Verrian
Senate adjourns for finance committee tariff bill work
Washington report states the Senate will adjourn from today until Monday to give the finance committee time to finish its tariff bill work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Crook Sells and Forges Title to Neighbor’s Farm
Two men named William H. Penniston in Lafayette county Wisconsin are accused of forging a deed to transfer a quarter section of Beadle county land to a Salem South Dakota party for 4800 dollars. Penniston No 1 is alleged to have acted on a forged letter and pocketed the money while Penniston No 2 owned no land. Police traced the matter after a tenant asked to retain possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen
S. D
William H. Penniston
Lafayette County
Wisconsin
Beadle County
Penniston No. Ll
Salem
Liendle County
Penniston No.2
Penniston No
Mr. Penniston
Salem Party
Penniston No. 1
LeBeau Selected for Rail Route Over Aberdeen
Surveyors near LeBeau South Dakota map a Minneapolis and St. Louis line west of the Missouri River that would move the land office from Aberdeen to LeBeau before the Standing Rock and Cheyenne reservations opening. The valley route along the Moreau River shortens travel to reservation areas by about 100 miles, easing access and promising early construction this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte County
LeBeau
Aberdeen
St. Louis
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Reservoir Test Confirms Concrete Dam At Fort Meade
In Pierre South Dakota May 1 the state explores concrete reservoir construction for water conservation. Fort Meade built a large reservoir under State Engineer Lea. It withstood an exhaustive test after being filled on Oct 15 1908 and drained on Apr 15 seven months later the water level remained unchanged in the west compartment.
Burlington Railway adopts telephone dispatching on division
The Burlington Railroad will permanently use telephone dispatches for Edgemont to Deadwood communications after testing in the Black Hills. Telegraph will remain for messages between division HQ at Alliance and Deadwood, with telephones replacing telegraph for Edgemont-Deadwood links.
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Burlington Road
Deadwood
S. D
Black Hills
Burlington Railroad Company
Alliance
Edgemont
Mrs. Gossage Entangled in Damage Suit
Rapid City report states Mrs. Gossage proprietor of The Daily Journal is involved in a damages suit linked to domestic troubles of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Masterson. Masterson, who recently divorced Mrs. Masterson, is accused of burglary. he counters with a damages claim related to alleged break in and theft of letters.
South Dakota Auctioneer Wins 17000 Damages in Railroad Suit
J E B Carson reports from San Antonio Texas that M B Murphy a well known Alexandria auctioneer has recovered 17000 in damages from the International and Great Northern Railroad company after a March 1908 Pearsall wreck. The jury deliberated an hour before the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
S. D
J. E B. Carson
San Antonio
Texas
M. B. Murphy
International &Great Northern Railroad Company
Murphy
Pearsall
Children Die in North Dakota Fire Near Sturgis
Two children of William Reihman a boy age 2 and a girl age 4 were cremated when a fire destroyed the Reihman home two miles north of Sturgis South Dakota yesterday afternoon. The father was badly burned while attempting to rescue them. The parents were working in a field nearby when the blaze started.
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Sturgis
S. D
William Reihman
Reihman
Here
Bedford High School Mayhem Over Color Fiasco
Thirty junior girls paraded the Bedford Maryland streets with class colors to protest. They refused to return to classes until the principal reinstate thirty boys expelled for nailing their colors to the flagstaff peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Federal Court Sustains New Liability Law
Sioux Falls April 30. In the first case under South Dakota’s 1907 employers liability act a federal court verdict awards $6000 to the widow of Martin Westby yard master for the Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad. The railroad will appeal to the circuit court of appeals and possibly the U.S. Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Circuit Court of Appeals
Arrest of Jack the Back Slapper in Sioux Falls
Solomon Kornman a Jewish tailor known as Jack the Back Slapper has been arrested in Sioux Falls South Dakota on April 30. For weeks he slapped women on the back as he passed them causing fear among city women on principal streets. Kernman never turned his head, merely delivered a sharp blow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
Jack
Solomon Kornman
Kernman
Bishop Star iha Resigns Catholic Diocese Leader
In South Dakota Bishop John Stariha resigns after seven years due to failing health. The resignation was accepted by the pope and he plans to return to Austria.
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Stariha
S. D
John Stariha
South Pakour
Startha
Austria
Armour Goes Wet or Dry The Vote Stands Stormy
Armour South Dakota council deadlocked three to three on liquor policy. Mayor Moore cast the deciding vote against a license causing saloon men to plan court action when the circuit court convenes May 11. Armour previously favored license by a narrow margin.
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Armour
S. D
Wm. Moore
Anthrax Spreads Among Horses in Hutchinson County
Dr Arner reports an ongoing anthrax outbreak among horses in Hutchinson county with several deaths in recent days. The illness, linked to last spring’s epidemic spreading from Clay county, now threatens severely as cattle cases subside and horse cases rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
S. D
Arner
Hutchinson County
Clay County
Governor appoints ten delegates to National Peace congress
Governor Vessey names a panel of delegates including Dr. H. K. Warren Yankton E. Collins Vermillion S F Kerfoot Mitchell E C Kennedy Canton Rev Brower Sioux Falls Rev W H Thrall Huron R L Slagel Brookings J W Heston Madison Professor Geo W Nash Aberdeen and J H Carroll DeSmet to attend the National Peace congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Nash
Aberdeen
J. H. Carroll
DeSmet
Road plans westward move from LeBeau
General Manager Cutter of the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad led engineers from LeBeau, traveling southwest toward the Missouri River to select a route for extending the line through the Cheyenne River reservation. The plan aims to push at least 150 miles toward Belle Fourche, which may become the western terminus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebeau Aberdeen
S. C
Cutter
Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad
Wlebeau
Missouri River
Cheyenne River Reservation
Belle Fourche
Le Beu Gas Well A Rich Producer
A test at the Minneapolis and St. Louis road gas well near LeBeau S D shows that at 1 486 feet depth under closed pressure the well yields 69 gallons per minute and 100 cubic feet of gas per hour. The gas mixes with seven parts air per one gas, is nearly odorless and suited for heating and internal combustion engines though less ideal for illumination. Analysts estimate one six inch well could supply light heat and power for about 2000 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LE Beau
LeBeau
S. D
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Co. W. Andring
Pierre Water and Gas Works
Steel Firms Raise Prices After Carnegie Move
Pittsburgh reports that Carnegie Steel company has hiked prices and other steel manufacturers are following with higher pricing across their products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Carnegie*Steel Company
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Bruis
Ruhmer
Bank OF Sioux
Whitney
Brand Commission
Navigation Congress
ALSEN
Samuel Reynolds
Highmore
Re Iver
Melver
State Supreme Court
Crook
Land Office
Hutchinson
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