Droppers Endorses Government Ownership of Utilities
Dr. Garrett Droppers president of the South Dakota University offers in a World letter that the government should own and operate all public utilities. He argues private and public functions mix causes civic corruption and that municipal ownership could lead to broader reforms.
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Vermillion
S. D
Garrett Droppers
the State University
New York World
the World
John Stuart Mill
Tragedy narrowly averted in Aberdeen jail fire
Five Milwaukee construction workers left in Aberdeen city jail after a crew departed. Prisoners started a fire with splintered benches and burning walls causing smoke fill. Firemen responded quickly, enacting safe evacuation. all inmates shaken but none seriously harmed.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Milwaukee
Was It A Quake Pierre Deliberates On Earthquake Feelings
In Pierre South Dakota residents debate if a real earthquake shock last week occurred. Some felt motion strong enough to shake buildings and rattle pictures others did not notice any tremor. Observers compare the disturbance to a heavy truck jolt near a building while freight traffic was questioned. Some link it to imagination sparked by the San Francisco disaster, others insist they felt it.
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San Francisco
Jackrabbit rides cake of ice to beat the heat in South Dakota
In Miller South Dakota on May 15 a jackrabbit was found sitting on a cake of ice hidden under a tuft of hay. The rabbit used the cool spot to escape predators and savor the moment before the ice melted.
Wind Storm Kills Woman on Local Farm in Aberdeen
Aberdeen South Dakota May 15 Mrs Margaret Wilder aged 65 9 was killed last night by a wind storm that blew down a shanty on her farm eighteen miles from town. Her body was found under the ruins at 5 6 this morning by her daughter Mrs Bodle. Death was probably instantaneous. No other damage was reported.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Margaret Wilder
HE. FF. Bodle
Sioux Falls First Wins 63 Points in Yankton Meet
Sioux Falls captures top team score with 63 points at the fourth state high school meet in Yankton S D held May 15 Huron places second with 23 Dell Rapids 20 Pierre 11 Howard 8 Yankton 3 Anne Billinghurst of Pierre wins the declamation contest with Laura Tammen of Yankton second
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Huron
Yankton
S. D
Sioux F
Congregationalists to Meet in Redfield May 15 17
The thirty sixth annual meeting of the general association of Congregational churches in South Dakota will begin May 15 in Redfield and run to May 17. The Womans Board of Missions Interior SD and the SD Home Missionary Union join the gathering. Dr. W H Thrall notes 7759 members in SD with 2876 males 4871 females and 1013 Sunday school members. Benevolence reach 10185 while church expenses total 103358 and church property valued at 484450. Six new churches formed and four buildings with three parsonages erected. 28 self supporting churches now projected to rise to 35. The home missionary allocation this year averages 156 per field vs 357 in 1893.
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Redfield
Huron
S. D
General Association of Congregational Churches
South Dakota
Woman’s Board of Missions of the Interior
South Dakota Home Missionary Union
W. H. Thrall
Home Missions
Black Hills
Home
Bribery case shrouds Woonsocket mayor
In Woonsocket South Dakota a bribery tale centers on Mayor Ramsey who received two envelopes a letter and 35 in cash sent by mail during prohibition. The unsigned note promised influence and protection if he stayed loyal. The council accepted the gifts and asked the state attorney to locate and prosecute the briber.
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Woonsocket
S. D
Ramsey
Supreme Court Upholds City in Grantz Injury Suit
In Deadwood South Dakota on May 15 the supreme court affirmed the lower court ruling in Christina Grantz versus the city of Deadwood. Grantz claimed $25,000 in damages plus $2,500 for medical expenses after slipping on a city sidewalk. The 1903 circuit court verdict for the city stands.
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Deadwood
S. D
Supreme Court
Christina Grantz
Watertown Receives Gas Service For City Use
Watertown Gas Company employs over fifty workers to lay eight miles of mains and install house connections. The Tenny gas system will provide cooking and lighting at $1.50 per 1,000 cubic feet. Plant cost is $50,000 and operations begin around July 15.
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Watertown
S. C
Watertown Gas Company
Tenny System
Minneapolis Gas Company
Parkston Chosen For Hutchinson County Teachers Institute
Parkston is selected as the site for the Hutchinson county teachers institute. About 170 teachers are expected, with sessions from June 10 to June 29 featuring lectures and discussions. Parkston citizens pledge accommodations and anticipate a highly successful event.
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Parkston
S. D
Hutchinson County
Yankee Woman Free After Check Fraud Trial
Mrs Violet Tewksbury, extradited from Paris, was acquitted in London sessions courts after a three day trial for passing fraudulent checks. Her husband Lewis Green Tewksbury of New York was implicated but not charged. The case dated May 12 and involved allegations of instigation.
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Tewksbury
London
Violet Tewksbury
Paris
Lewis Green Tewksbury
New York
Disastrous Fire Destroys Sioux Falls Stable
A 2 AM blaze destroyed the Gardiner and Johnson livery and boarding stable at Seventh and Ace streets in Sioux Falls. Loss listed at 25 000 with 38 horses burned including a 2000 value stallion. Jewett Bros grocery horses also loss 1400. Cause undetermined with possible incendiary theories.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Gardiner & Johnson
Seventh
Ace Streets
Jewett Bros
Jewett
Black Hills Pioneers to Hold June Picnic at Lead
Lead South Dakota May 16 The annual picnic of the Black Hills Pioneers will be held in Lead on June 19 with a large crowd expected. Committees from Lead Deadwood Central Whitewood Rapid Sturgis Galena and Hot Springs will organize an elaborate program featuring sports for all. The society includes pioneers who arrived in the Black Hills in or before 1876.
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Lead
S. D
Black Hills
Deadwood
Central
Whitewood
Rapid
Sturgis
Galena
Sensation at Bonesteel Ends in Arrest of Man
A. J. Rudsdil of Bonesteel was arrested on a statutory charge after his wife accused him of threats to kill her. The case follows a prior arrest of the wife and attorney Charles Milner, former Gregory County state’s attorney, on a separate statutory charge. Both couples posted bonds of 500 dollars each and waived preliminary examination, awaiting the June term of the state circuit court in Gregory County.
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Sioux Falls
A. J. Rudscil
Bonesteel
Gregory County
Rudsdil
Dudsdil
Charles Milner
Attorney Milner
Fairfax
Army officer eyes Watertown as possible concentration camp
Major W. A. Mann of the U S Army and Adjutant General Engelsby inspect South Dakota militia grounds at Watertown on May 14. Mann, a War College member, favors Kampeska site for a national concentration camp citing railroad access, Lake Kampeska beauty, and abundant water as key factors for a large troop gathering this summer.
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Watertown
S. D
South Dakota
Lake Kampeska
Fort Rily
Kan
Fort A. D. Russel
Wyoming
W. A. Mann
Fourteenth Infantry
Washington, D. C
War College
Fireball stove blast saves home in Northville
A leaking gasoline stove exploded in Elvin Wilson's Northville South Dakota kitchen. Mrs. Wilson and Miss Bessie Peterson carried the blazing stove outside, saving the house from flames as help arrived.
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Northville
S. D
Elvin Wilson
Beetle Fight Underway in Black Hills for Forest Health
The South Dakota forestry department calls laborers to the Black Hills to combat the bark beetle that threatens regional forests. A $15,000 federal appropriation remains unused as workers cut infested timber, with J I Webb of Washington leading efforts and about twenty five men already employed.
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Custer
S. D
Forestry Department
Black Hills
San Francisco
Congress
J. I. Webb
Department of Entomology
Washington
Rush for lands in Butte county draws settlers to Aberdeen
Aberdeen South Dakota May 14 reports a land rush as Butte county fills with homestead seekers. US commissioner Charles J Dousman has opened offices at a mill town to accept filings and register settlers, saving trips to Rapid City. Fertile lands with lignite deposits attract migrants moving via Evarts to the new country.
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Aberdeen
S. D
South Dakota
Butte County
United States
Charles J. Dousman
Walworth County
Wi 7
Rapid City
Mecca
Strange Accident at Ethan Young Man Breaks Leg
Adam Siberg of Ethan South Dakota broke his leg below the knee in a peculiar accident at the barn. A near year old colt fell dead and struck him as he tended a string of horses. The town reports many cattle shipments this spring with about thirty five carloads sent by feeders so far.
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Ethan
S. D
Adam Siberg
J. Siberg
Siberg
Oil interests monitor Watertown as Standard Oil probes field
John D. and Jackson of the Mankato Standard Oil office survey Watertown South Carolina oil country. Officials will evaluate the geology as samples go to Vermillion and Brookings while the state geologist plans a next week visit.
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Standard Oil
Watertown
S. C
Jackson
Mankato
Standard Oil Company
John D
Standard Oil Trust
State University
Vermillion
State Agricultural School
Brookings
Water right suit in Deadwood favors defendants
In Deadwood on May 14 the circuit court ruled against John S. Wilson in his suit against the Columbus Consolidated and Black Hills Brewing to bar use of water from the McDermott shaft and for damages. The court found Wilson's permit from grantors did not grant perpetual use of the water.
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Deadwood, S. C
John S. Wilson
Columbus Consolidated Company
Black Hills Brewing Company
McDermott Shaft
Salem Adopts Four Year High School Course
Salem South Dakota announces a four year high school program to prep students for standard colleges in the middle states. The city plans the old settlers picnic at Howards grove on June 9 with a county gathering and Spencer expecting a large crowd for the reunion May 14-15.
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Salem
S. D
Middle States
Old Settlers
Howard’s Grove
Spencer
Beadle County Herald Sold to C T Coyne
C T Coyne has purchased the Beadle County Herald plant from W A Johns and will run the weekly newspaper in the future. Coyne, a young energetic local, is expected to make the venture a success.
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Woolsey
S. D
C. T. Coyne
W. A Johns
Beadle County Herald
Money market steady with prime mercantile paper firm
New York money market held steady at 3 3 4 percent with prime mercantile paper at 54 5/8 percent. Sterling exchange eased to $1.85 5 9 7 0 4.85.55 on demand and $4.82.20 4.82.25 for 0 days.
Geronimo's First Sermon On Apache Reservation
Geronimo the Apache warrior preached his first ministerial sermon on the Forthill military reservation near Lawton Oklahoma last Sunday. The about thirty minute address drew twenty to thirty congregants who praised him and pledged to follow his spiritual guidance. He cited Psalm twenty third and urged prayer for tribal liberty under the president.
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Lawton
Okla
Forthill
Geronimo
Jesus Man
Sioux City and Rock Springs coal suit against Union Pacific
Elmer E. Thomas an Omaha attorney prepares Interstate Commerce Commission papers for the Sioux City and Rock Springs Coal Mining Company charging discrimination by Union Pacific Railroad. The mines near Rock Springs Wyoming rely on UP Coal for haulage, and a prior informal presentation in Chicago promised a speedy hearing.
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Sioux City
Thomas
Commission
Chicago
Presbyterians Arrive for General Assembly Sessions
Three special trains brought eastern delegates to Des Moines for the Presbyterian General Assembly of America. Retiring moderator Rev. J. D. Moffat of Washington, Pa., will arrive. Sessions start Wednesday at the Auditorium, a 3000-seat venue.
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Des Moines
Presbyterian General Assembly of America
J. D. Moffat
Washington, Pa
Money Market and Exchange Rates Reported
New York trading on May 15 shows money market easy at 3 3/12 per cent with prime mercantile paper at 54 5/8 per cent. Sterling exchange quotes at 4.85 30 to 4.85 35 on demand and 82.25 to 4.82 30 for sixty days.
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New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange Sory
Death of James A. Coye Tells of Political Figure
James A. Coye a prominent Republican politician and collector of customs at Grand Rapids died today in Bennington Kansas from apoplexy. In Bennington Police Judge J E Herr ordered Joe Tronsier confined to bed for one week after a spree and fined him $2. Tronsier protested preferring jail to the bed and quipped about a longer ride on the water wagon.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
James A. Coye
Bennington
Kan
J. £. Herr
Joe’ Tronsier
Tronsier
Transier
Sioux City Live Stock Prices Reported
Sioux City Stock Yards trading shows good heavy and butcher cattle at 6.25 to 6.30, light and mixed 6.15 to 6.22. Cattle includes butcher steers 4.25 to 5.60, fat cows and heifers 3.50 to 4.50, stock cows and heifers 2.50 to 3.22, stockers and feeders 3.50 to 4.50, yearlings and calves 3.25 to 0.00.
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Sioux City
Cattle Hogs and Sheep Markets Reported Steady to Weak in Chicago
Chicago market update shows cattle steady with bees at 4.00 to 6.15 and cows and heifers from 1.70 to 5.13. Hogs weaken with heavy weights at 6.50 to 6.62 and mediums around 6.00 to 6.57. Sheep steady to higher with lambs 5.75 to 7.65 and yearlings 5.85 to 6.20.
Cattle and Hogs Market Report From South Omaha
South Omaha May 16 cattle market steady to stronger with native steers at 4.25 to 6.65, cows and heifers 3.25 to 4.50, western steers 3.50 to 4.05, calves 5.00 to 5.75, bulls 3.50 to 4.00. Hogs priced slightly lower. heavy 6.25 to 6.35, mixed 6.27 to 6.50, light 6.25 to 6.30, pigs 5.00 to 6.00, bulk 7. . sheep 10 cents higher. yearlings 5.50 to 6.00, wethers 5.40 to 5.85, ewes 4.00 to 5.40, lambs 5.75 to 6.40.
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Chicago
South Omaha
Grain and Provisions Quotations From Chicago Market
Chicago market report May 16 shows flour steady and varied grain quotes. Wheat prices range from 78 85c for No 2 spring to 84c for No 3 spring, and corn Mostly 47 50c with several varieties noted. Provisions include pork at 15.50 15.55, lard 3.40, and various rib and clear sides prices.
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Chicago
Coe
Wlax
Northwestern
Mets
Grain prices in Minneapolis closing cast for May 16
Closing prices on track in Minneapolis show wheat at No. 1 hard 834%c No. 1 northern 8244c No. 2 northern ble No. 3 T9 see No. 1 macaroni 75¢ No. 2 macaroni 72c corn yellow No. 2 45%4c No. 3 44%aq Qoats No. 3 white 3c No. 3 co slc barley s 4ic Rye d544564c Flax $?.liiec.
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Minneapolis
Sioux Falls Adopts Hard Line on Gambling and Liquor
Sioux Falls announces strict enforcement of all laws with focus on gambling and liquor. Mayor Frank W. Pillsbury unveils new appointments, including Auditor Lewis Larson, Attorney C. P. Bates, Engineer Leslie E. Hendricks, Chief of Police Frank L. Wade, Street Commissioner George Ward, Fire Chief Charles Arndt, Building Inspector T. C. Marson, and Electric Light Superintendent P. O. Hanson.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Frank W. Pillsbury
Lewis Larson
C. P. Bates
Leslie E. Hendricks
Frank L. Wade
George Ward
Charles Arndt
T. C. Marson
P. O. Hanson
New Council Elected in Yankton South Dakota
Yankton city council named J. R. Ross as alderman in the First ward and chose W. L. Bruce engineer C. J. B. Harris attorney H. Dohring street commissioner W. F. Thomas Wm. Bailey T. M. Welby policemen Wm. Higbee waterworks head Dr. D. W. Moore physician E. E. Hudson education board member First district J J Nissen Third ward. Two clothing thieves Larkin and Reed each received forty days in jail for stealing from Groom's Golden Eagle store.
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NEW Council
Yankton
S. D
J. R. Ross
W. L. Bruce
C. J. B. Harris
H. Dohring
W. F. Thomas
Wm. Bailey
T. M. Welby
Wm. Higbee
City Waterworks
D. W. Moore
E. E. Hudson
Board of Education
First District
J. J. Nissen
Wm. Larkin
Will Reed
Groom
Golden Eagle
Bridgewater Names Officers and Aldermen for Year
Bridgewater South Dakota council announces year appointments. Auditor J H Anderson police Thomas F Ryan waterworks superintendent George Miller attorney I H Wilson surveyor C W Sweinhart. Newly elected aldermen are G W Laing Adam Hetrick and J H Stanley.
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Bridgewater
S. D
G. E. Todd
J. H. Anderson
Thomas IF. Ryan
George Miller
I. H. Wilson
C. W. Sweinhart
G. W. Laing
Adam Hetrick
J. H Stanley
Huron reports variable weather and below normal temperatures
The May crop bulletin from Huron South Dakota notes variable conditions with cloudiness and below normal sunshine. Rain fell April 30 and May 1 with light amounts later. ground remains moist and frost was light with no damage. Overall week favored growth despite cool nights and late week cooling.
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Huron Weather Bureau
Huron
S. D
Weather Bureau
Black Hills
Adventists in Hills Believe World Ends Today
In Custer South Dakota on May 9 believers of the Seven Day Adventist faith predict the end of the world within hours. They prepare for what they call the final taking off and have been organizing to fit themselves for the change.
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Hills
Custer
S. D
Earth
Ramona Times Sold to Webster Publisher
The Ramona Times has been sold to G A Sterling of Webster who will run it in the future. Retiring editor F L Jackson has been in poor health and agreed to the sale as a needed change. West Paris Me Buttermilk trout delights scientists and sportsmen alike due to a diet of butter milk from the local factory.
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Ramona, S. D
Ramona Times
G. A. Sterling
Webster
Ils
F. L. Jackson
West Paris
West
Paris
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Congregationalists
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Black Hill
Butt County
Wolsey Paper
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U. P
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