Declares Dakota Divorces Invalid
London report states the Chancery court ruled a Dakota divorce unenforceable in Canada and Scotland. Richard Stirling, British Columbia youth, loses Scotland estates worth $500,000 as the court deems him illegitimate because George Smith did not reside in Dakota. The ruling also declares the divorce and subsequent remarriage invalid.
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London
Chancery Court
Dakota
Canada
Scotland
Richard Stirling
British Columbia
Richard
George Smith
Smith
Wargo
N. C
Jury Deadlock in Maury Barbour Murder Trial
Rapid City South Dakota May 21 The jury in the murder case against Maury Barbour over the death of her adopted daughter Rose Nossa failed to reach a verdict after 52 hours of deliberation and was discharged. Reports say two jurors favored acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
S. D
Maury Barbour
Rose Nossa
Acuittal
Great Northern Restores Passenger Service Between Cities
Sioux Walls S D May 21 The people of Huron and Watertown and towns along the Great Northern line between them win a victory as the state railroad commissioners order the company to restore discontinued passenger service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Walls
S. D
Huron
Watertown
Great Northern Railroad
Great Northern Railroad Company
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Railroad Commission
Great Northern
New South Dakota Corporations Filed May 21
A May 21 filing list from Pierre shows numerous corporations incorporated under state law with varied capitals. Notable entries include Tug River Coal of Aberdeen at 1 million dollars, South Fork Lumber of Aberdeen at 200 thousand, Watertown Water Co at 150 thousand, and c. O. D. Consolidated Mining at 3 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Pierre
Dominion Mobile Car Sign Company
Aaron
Farmers' Co-Operative Telephone Company
New Holland
Hand County Fair Association
Miller
Watertown Water Co
Watertown
Phoenix Construction
Aberdeen
Tug River Coal Company
Federal Development Co
Fredericks Lumber and Coal
Fredericks
South Fork Lumber Co
Western Empire Mining and Milling Company
Rapid City
Mitchell Power Co
Mitchell
Wessington Springs Board approves new high school course
Wessington Springs South Dakota May 21 The local Board of Education voted to add a high school course to the public school. Previously the seminary offered almost all work, but town growth led to the regular school taking over the full program next year.
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Wessington Springs
S. D
Northwestern to Add Sleeper Service Between Huron and Black Hills
Pierre South Dakota May 21 North western announces a new double passenger service between Huron and the Black Hills starting Monday. A sleeper will be included on the night trains to offer overnight travel options for riders.
Second Snell will trial promises to be racier than first
Clinton Illinois May 21 In contrast to the February Snell will trial the second proceeding moves rapidly Judge Solen Philbrick actively examines jurors Eight jurors were accepted yesterday with one excused this morning Another was accepted before the court sat an hour He appears against admitting immoral evidence and any letters from Mabel Snell McNamara Kansas City believed written to the elder Snell by his grandchild after the first trial
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Snell
Udge Solen Philbrick
Philbrick
Semarks
California Democratic Convention Adopts Bryan Ticket
Fresno May 21 The state convention approved a platform directing California delegates to support William Jennings Bryan for president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresno
Cal
California
W. J. Bryan
Victim Buried in Laporte as Gunness Case Moves
The first Gunness victim buried with Christian rites was Andrew K. Helgelein of Mansfield South Dakota in Patton's cemetery near Laporte Indiana. Coroner Mack and Bertillon inspired testing confirmed jaw bone identified as Mrs Gunness’ skull piece. Dr Norton noted characteristic dental markers supporting the identity.
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Laporte
Ind
Gunness
Patton’s
Andrew K. Helgelein
Mansfield
S. D
Minnesota
Stillwater
C. P. Norton
Runaway Accident Leads to Leg Amputation in Vermillion
Charley Lund, 22, of near Dalesburg north of Vermillion, was injured when he attempted to jump from a wagon. His leg caught in a wheel, fracturing badly and requiring amputation at St. Joseph's hospital in Sioux City. He remains in recovery after the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D
Charley Lund
Dalesburg
Here
St. Joseph's Hospital
Sioux City
Lund
Many Wolves Captured in Clay County in May
Vermilion South Dakota May 19 Many wolves have been trapped in Clay County. Up to the 12th 34 skins were reported to the county auditor with 18 caught in a single day. Most pelts come from cubs as old wolves are scarce. Bounties paid are 2 for coyotes and 5 for timber wolves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermilion, S. D
Lay County
Cork Leg Saves Man Who Tries Death by Own Action
In Philadelphia on May 19 a man named William Schroeder attempted suicide by leaping into the river but was saved when his cork leg kept him afloat. Four rescuers pulled him from the water. Schroeder’s leg was recovered and returned home. Both he and his cork leg were to appear in court on charges of attempted death by own action.
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Philadelphia
Long Tom
Link
Fairmount Avenue
Delaware
League Island
Kelly
William Schroeder
William
Schroeder
Roosevelt Hospital
North Front St
American Twang Said to Be Dying Out
Berlin May 19 Alois Brandt professor at Berlin University and president of the German Shakespeare society explains that the American twang is rapidly dying as teachers are educated to refine their accent. He notes American English now compares favorably with English English and cites his observation at the Franklin celebration where 25 Americans spoke.
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Berlin
Ministry of Education
United States
Germany
Alois Brandt
Berlin University
German Shakespeare Society
Brandt
Union
Andrew Carnegie
America
England
Gotham Gamblers fleece easy marks of $1,000,000
New York reports a gambling syndicate accused of fleecing wealthy Pittsburg and Ohio men of one million dollars through crooked card games and fixed roulette wheels. The syndicate is centered in New York with agents operating in Pittsburgh and Ohio towns. District Attorneys Goehring and Jerome pursue two alleged leaders, Frank Thompson and F B Ranger, indicted in Pittsburgh after detectives’ efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank Thompson
F. B. Ranger
Pittsburg
Five-Story Sendel-Bach Wheel Plant Burns in East St. Louis
A five story Sendel-Bach Wheel company plant in East St. Louis, Illinois, was destroyed by a fire on May 19 causing an estimated loss of 110000 dollars. Fire crews battled the blaze but the building was a total loss. The cause was not determined immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East St. Louis
Ill
Sendel-Bach Wheel Company
Thief Abducts Officials Who Captured Him
In Dallas South Dakota on May 18 a suspicious man in a Winton auto alarmed the night watchman guarding the treasury. He was captured with stolen goods but later escaped with the officers in the car, eluding pursuit as chickens were found in the bag. The abducted guards returned later that day, worn and abandoned on the prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
S. D
Yeggman
Jackson Bros
Tripp
Sand Bar Delays Bridge Opening On River Run
For three days the government boat Mandan and the Jim Leighton worked opposite each other to clear a sand bar under a drawbridge on the river. The current had shifted sand into the draw area, delaying rail traffic at a daily cost of about 100 dollars. Night work formed a channel and the Mandan resumed its voyage upriver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Leighton
M Larkin Arrested on Conspiracy to Defraud
In Chamberlain South Dakota May 18 Stephen B McLarkin a prominent ranchman and land owner was arrested on charges of conspiracy to induce perjury in homestead entries on government land. Deputy Marshal Petrie took him to Sioux Falls where he was bound over to appear at the Deadwood federal court term beginning Tuesday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'Larkin
Chamberlain
S. D
Stephen B. McLarkin
United States
Petrie
Sioux Falls
Deadwood
Biggest fish yarn of the season outdone in Kimball tale
S D Kimball May 18. Clare R Tinan editor of the Kimball Graphic presents a new fish yarn about Monk the St Bernard. While fishing a six pound pickerel bites the dog’s white tail, the teeth entangled in hair, and the fish is hauled ashore. Baron Munchausen’s next.
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Kimball
S. D
Iowa
Spirit Lake
Clare R. Tinan
Kimball Graphic
Monk
St. Bernard
Baron Munchausens
Roosevelt's Discharge of Blacks Upheld in Court
In New York on May 18 Judge Hough upheld President Roosevelt's right to summarily dismiss negro soldiers of the Twenty fifth Infantry over alleged riot involvement in Brownville Texas. Oscar W. Reid sued for $122 wages from dismissal to enlistment end, but the court ruled for the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roosevelt
Fritzi Scheff Granted Divorce from Baron Bardeleben
New York May 18 Justice McCall in the supreme court signed an interlocutory decree granting Fritzi Scheff the actress a divorce from Baron Friederich Wilhelm Gustav Carl Von Bardeleben whom she wed January 7 1903 on the referee report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Justice McCall
Supreme Court
Fritz Scheff
Baron Friederich Wilhelm Gustav Carl von Bardeleben
Cattle Thieves Take 26 White Faces From Michael Myers Ranch
In Sanborn County on April 20 a herd of 26 two year old white faced steers were stolen from the Michael Myers ranch. The cattle branded with a square on the right hip were likely driven to a railway station and shipped to eastern markets. Sheriff S A Wise Woonsocket and Sanborn authorities seek clues with a $290 reward offered for discovery and apprehension of the thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waron
S. C
Michael Myers
Sanborn County
S. A. Wise
Woonsocket
Geome
Elevators Challenge 1899 Law In Armours Case
The Farmers' Elevator Company of Armour faced a temporary injunction challenge heard in circuit court before Judge E G Smith. The injunction was made permanent, testing the 1899 law banning construction within 160 feet of another grain facility on a railroad right of way. The ruling protects existing rights and may prompt Spur construction by railways to serve adjacent sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Elevator Company
Yankton considers ditch method to divert creek
Yankton South Carolina officials mull a ditch plan to divert Nat Run creek west of town into the Missouri River to reclaim valuable property. Two concrete bridge bids at six thousand dollars were rejected, making the $40,000 ditch solution seem attractive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
S. C
Missouri
Missouri River tragedy claims child near Pierre
The Missouri river claimed another victim when the six or seven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Shields drowned after falling from a barge beside a riverbank. Her brother cried for help but rescuers could not locate the body in the swift main channel.
Increase in Wolf Bounty Boosts Shortage Expectation
The May 116 report notes the wolf bounty appropriation rising from 10000 to 13000 dollars yet warns a shortfall may still push bounty warrants to about 70 seats on the dollar, near last year’s rate.
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Pierre
S&s. D
Colman Man Kills Himself After Love Trouble
John Becker living with his father near Colman in this county died by suicide while returning from Colman where he bought a revolver. He left a note explaining his intent and cited mild romantic troubles as a factor.
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Flandresu
SL. D
John Becker
Colman
Ministerial Association Holds State Session
Centerville May 16. The Southern Dakota Baptist association is in a three days session in Centerville and will wrap up this evening. Rev T H Hagen state Sunday school superintendent and Dr Jorden of Sioux Walls college are among prominent speakers.
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Centerville
Southern Dakota Baptist Association
T. H. Hagen
Jorden
Sioux
Walls College
South Dakota Central links Sioux Falls to Watertown
Sioux Falls S D May 16 The South Dakota Central railroad ran its first train into Watertown yesterday completing the long promised direct line from Sioux Falls Regular passenger service will be established inside of 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
South Dakota Central Railroad
Watertown
Sioux Walls
Lawyer-Author Becomes Farmer in Harlem Tent
Bolton Hall, noted author and lawyer, pitches a city farming experiment in Harlem. He claims half an acre in the heart of New York can yield more income than 100 outside the city, with Alfred Banning joining to prove the plan. The project highlights rent savings and extended living quarters from April to November.
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New York
Bolton Hall
Sixty-first St
Harlem
Alfred Banning
Father Resents Affinity Union Sparks Local Scandal
In Platte South Dakota May 15, farmer John Werner exposed his resentment of the affinity practice after two Cannon brothers beat him. Werner had found his daughters with the brothers and jailed the pair for assault, fining them 25 dollars. Werner then had the daughters arrested, Sheriff Skillings and Deputy Patton seizing them. A possible double wedding or a circuit court case may follow to settle the dispute.
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Cannon Brothers
Werner
Skillings
Frank Patton
Settlers Still Eager for Land in Rapid City
Rapid City South Dakota May 15 There is no cessation in land office business in this district. April saw 1361 original entries covering 212 417 acres plus 176 final proofs and committed homesteads totaling 7966 acres. Crowds wait each morning as officers stay busy late at night handling filings.
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Rapid City
S. D
United States Land Office
State Knights of Columbus Elect State Officers
Huron South Dakota May 16 The Huron council No 779 Knights of Columbus hosted over 300 visiting knights from across the state and initiated a class of 60 applicants then banqueted with music and toasts. Officers elected for the coming year include State deputy John A Bowler Sioux Falls and State secretary L J Walsh Mitchell.
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Deadwood
E. P. Keenan
Aberdeen
David Whooley
Watertown
M. L. Tobin
Huron
J. P. McCarthy
Lead City
Weather bulletin for week ending May 11 1908
Huron South Dakota May 15 1908 weather bulletin reports light rain except on May 4 5 with moderate to generous showers in southeast counties. Sunshine near normal, and cool early warm end. General light to heavy frosts with freezing temperatures in middle and northern counties. Mean temperature below normal by about 6 degrees. Highest 81 at Selby lowest 24 at Castlewood. Precipitation below normal overall with some southeastern counties above normal.
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Huron
S. D
Selby
Walworth County
Castlewood
Hamlin
Thursay
Boy's Life Lost in Burning Barn at Wagner
Louis Uken, 2nd oldest son, perished in a barn fire at Wagner South Dakota. His brothers escaped with burn injuries as flames trapped them in the loft. Five horses burned. a new automobile and several buggies and other vehicles were destroyed. Firefighters used water works to contain the blaze before total destruction.
Wealth for him but he can’t get it
Walter Hintze, a 24 year old able seaman aboard the Lawhill, believes he is heir to a Holstein Iowa estate valued at 75000 dollars. The aunt in Iowa holds the farm and stock in life for her, and Hintze seeks a way to reach his promised inheritance after being lured by a fraudulent letter from his brother.
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New York
Walter Hintze
Standard Old Company
Lawhill
South Street
Holstein
Ida County
Iowa
Christ Albers
Hintze
Hongkong
Gustave Hintze
Wathlinger
Celle
Germany
Walter
Christ
Aunt Albers
Gustave
Greenwich Street
Sioux City Live Stock Prices Report
Sioux City stock yards report hogs and cattle prices for butcher and heavy hogs $3.00 to $5.35, light and mixed $5.45, cattle butcher steers $6.06 to $6.95, fat cows and heifers $4.50 to $6.00, stockers feeders $4.96, yearlings and calves $4.50 to $9.24, feeding cows and heifers $2.50 to $2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
South Omaha Cattle Hogs and Sheep Market Report May 2
South Omaha notes price ranges across categories: cattle native steers $4.75 to $7.00, cows and heifers $3.25 to $6.15, western and Texas steers $2.75 to $5.35, calves $3.25 to $6.25, hogs $5.37 to $5.40, mixed $5.32 to $5.33, pigs $4.25 to $5.00, and stockers $3.00 to $5.25. Sheep prices show a decline with yearlings $6.25 to $4.05, wethers $5.00 to $5.40, ewes $4.50 to $3.15, and lambs $5.25 to $6.75.
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South Omaha
Texas
Cattle and Hogs Market Report From Chicago
Chicago May 20 cattle steady with steers at 5.00 to 6.25 cows 3.75 to 6.25 heifers 3.50 to 6.75 bulls 4.40 to 5.75 calves 2.50 to 5.00 stockers and feeders 3.29 to 5.40 hogs market strong with choice heavies 5.49 to 6.00 butchers 5.45 to 5.24? mixed 5.35 to 5.40 and porkers 4.15 to 5.20 total sales mostly 5.40 lambs 6.50 to 7.00 yearlings around 6.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Produce Market Prices High Variety at Sioux City
Market reports list butter stock at 14 cents per pound for fancy dairy, creameries and packing cases at 3.95 dollars per case with return value 3.80. Poultry prices show spring chickens 25 cents per pound, weights 1 to 2 pounds, hens, roosters, and sick poultry valued at lower rates. Hides, greens, bulls, calves, horses, ponies, and other commodities are priced, with hay and straw quotations across multiple grades and weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Grain and Provisions Prices and Hog Market Insight
Chicago cash quotes show steady flour and varied grain prices led by No 2 red wheat at 1.00. Provisions ranged from short rib sides at 6.90 to 7.30 and pork at 13.62 to 13.75. D T Skaggs of Solomon Kansas attributes hog runs to rising corn costs and cattle flows, noting a lean pig crop with brood sow shortages for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Northwestern
D. T. Skaggs
Solomon
Kan
Kansas City
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London Court
Barbour
Mullins Rotary Pump Company
Sturgis
Winona Townsite Company
Gregory
Farmingdale Investment Company
Farmingdale
Tuscarora Leasing and Mining Company
Bowdle Milling Co
Bowdle
Freeman Mercantile Co
Freeman
Bank of Meckling
Meckling
Gettysburg Commercial Club
Gettysburg
C. O. D. Consolidated Mining Company
Iwessington Springs
Clay County
Cork Leg
Man
Gotham
Guardians of Peace
Prairies
Fritzi Scheff
Coyote
Grain Company
Missouri River Claims
Ministerial Association
South Dakota Central
State Knights OF Columbus Elect
Sailor
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