Crawford land fraud charges dropped says Washington dispatch
A Washington dispatch dated May 8 reports that charges against Governor Crawford of South Dakota for illegally filing land patents have been dropped. Commissioner Ballinger said patents were canceled and the bureau finished its work. The department of justice will take up the investigation, but Ballinger later apologized for the misprint and said no further developments were expected.
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General Land Office
Senator Kittredge Hosts Taft Visit in Sioux Falls
Senator Kittredge plans a summer stay with June visit by Secretary Taft in Sioux Falls. Taft’s stop en route to the Black Hills will likely draw state leaders and a political gathering to the Queen City.
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Wilbur Glass Enters Congressional Race Amid Primary Law Shift
The piece analyzes how primary elections could threaten Congressman Hall’s renomination as Wilbur Glass enters the race. It contrasts the convention system, which would favor Hall, with voter nominating in primaries that could let Glass win. The north part of the state is expected to be especially lively next year.
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Dr Marvin suspects missing boy wandered into marsh drowned
Dr. Marvin half believes his son wandered away and drowned in the marsh though detectives and farmers have searched the same spot repeatedly without seeing the body if it lay there. He philosophically notes potential errors in their search and expects to return to Sioux City with the child’s body to resume residence.
Kimball Gets A Second Newspaper In Town
The Kimball Star debuted last week as a second paper with Clare Tinan already publishing the Graphic weekly. With Kimball’s population just over 500, critics question the need for another paper and fear competition could hurt the existing Graphic.
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Columbus Qobic Paper Suspends After Twenty Years
The Columbus Qobic newspaper fails publication for the first time in two decades due to no printers or editor available. The paper had long been printed in the Columbus penitentiary but now lacks staff to set type or write copy, highlighting a shift in the printing trade and contrasting other prison roles.
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Trate
Ohio
Exposition Opens Amid Crowd as Officials Preside
Thousands attend the opening day despite rain as dignitaries lead the grand moral review. Organizers aim to raise 400,000 to complete the monumental project and finish the exposition.
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Ethan Town Whispers Of Visits and Local Happenings
Ethan reports show visiting relatives from Washington and Missouri. Local families welcome Canadian Jubilee Singers again while a ball game and school events attract residents. Several residents travel, weddings celebrated, and loans, farms, and stock buyers frequent the area as spring activity picks up.
Local notes from Ethan May 8 and town pairings
Mr. Nelson of Montana visits cousins Nels and Ole Rosenquist on his way to Sweden, after twenty years apart. Reeves and brother enjoy a new eastern town home. C. S. Thompson returns from Murdo, Gus Bauer starts a two week vacation. Albert Schmitt remains sick. W. W. Jones plans tree planting on twelve acres bought from Arthur Drake. The Tobeys visit Mitchell. Lynder rides northbound. Cathout spends Sunday on the farm then returns to Mitchell. Oathouts visit Mitchell. Edith Trow sidelined by severe lung cold.
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Helen Lanmon
Fred Tobey
Mitchell
W. S. Lynder
Roy Cathout
Mesdames M
S. C. Oathout
Edith Trow
Hendrickson and Christoferson Wedary Marriage
Chas Hendricksen and Miss Christoferson were married on Wednesday May 1. A serenade followed that evening with neighbors surrounding their home and offering a warm welcome to the newlyweds. Guests included Mr and Mrs Chas Hendrickson and other Mitchell visitors commended for genteel conduct.
Wallis and Ames relatives visit Mitchell and Alexandria
Riverside notes list visits and moves including Mrs J J Wallis calling on friends in Mitchell W L Wallis planning to move this week Mr and Mrs Frank Wallis at Geo Wallis home and a visit by Mr Price of Marshalltown Thos Schofield friends and the Ames returning from Alexandria after Mrs Ames mother died last Monday
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Alexandria
The Turn of the Balance excerpt death scene
In Brand Whittock's The Turn of the Balance a dramatic death scene unfolds as a man undergoes a near fatal transformation in a chair. The narrative details extreme pain and vivid sensory imagery before the life drains and the doctor confirms the outcome.
Loomis Social Notes and Family News
Loomis May 9 report shows John Ayers and wife visiting relatives in Mitch ell. Mrs Anna Smith returns home west of the river after visiting with her children. Dance at Mrs Gustav Krause’s Saturday evening drew many Loomis residents. Almont Eaton visited Edward Morris’s home. J E Wilson loads a car for a homestead west of the river as Sykes Wilson to run the ranch. J G Alexander travels from Lancaster Wis after telegram, finds his father ill and dies before arrival. Mrs M Nelson suffers with dental troubles.
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Mitchell
Anna Smith
Loomisites
Gustav Krause
Almont Eaton
Edward Morris
J. E. Wilson
Sykes Wilson
J. G. Alexander
Lancaster
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Wealthy heir inherits fortune and battles alarm clock
Inheritance triggers a wild aftermath as Hiram Johnson protests a vast windfall and confronts his fate, chasing a lawyer through a house then smashing an alarm clock with an ax amid a police pursuit. The scene ends with the heir reveling in the chaos and the judge’s remark.
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Hiram Mace
Hiram
Mim
Wisconsin Squire Hears Wisdom in Courtroom Crumbs
A newly elected squire in Wisconsin grows eager yet unsure. He spends days at the courthouse collecting tips from higher courts. In his first case he declares the court will render a verdict for the defendant next Wednesday after taking the case under advisement.
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New York Sun
The Conundrum Crank in Kansas City Times
A humorous item from the Kansas City Times notes sprinter Legs runs mechanically and holds many records, playing on a pun about graphs and airs.
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Spoiled Her Pleasure by a Pace of Time
A snip from the Ohio State Journal recalls a theater night where heat in the hall and a fast watch spoiled a woman's evening. She removed her new wrap to avoid being conspicuous as guests arrived late.
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Ohio State Journal
His Specialty in Quip Shows Commuter Life
An inquisitive party asks the newspaper humorist if he finds it hard to pursue no train of thought. He replies he never tried and notes he is a commuter busy pursuing railway trains, a quip reflecting city life in Detroit.
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Archie
Brand Whittock
Detroit Tribune
Rhetorician or athlete choice cited by Farmer Countessel
Washington Star quotes Farmer Countessel arguing a son should be a rhetorician. He says a skilled speaker can make an average person seem weak without any risk of physical punishment. The remark contrasts oratory with athletic prowess as a path for sons.
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Farmer Countessel
Washington Star
Pat-Oi wins strike for shorter hours opens talk
Chicago News reports Pat Faith and Pat Oi achieved a strike victory for shorter working hours last week. Mike An asked if they secured the gains, and the reply confirms the speaker is not working at present.
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