Federal case contrasts Giles and Crawford land fencing
The Deadwood Pioneer Times reviews federal actions against Alanson Giles of Belle Fourche and compares with Crawford in Walworth county. Giles was fined after fencing public lands for private use, while Crawford faced political issues and avoided indictment amid local tensions. Ware’s Nebraska land scheme is also discussed, with sentencing noted.
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Sioux Halls
The
Deadwood
Giles
Crawford
Walworth
Grawford
Blount
Valentine
Thompson
Lampe
Ware
South Dakota
Nebraska
Rie
Ap Ware
Huron
Mr. Crawford
United States
Kittredge Backed by Elkton Record After Review
The Elkton Record reaffirms support for Senator Kittredge after a long investigation. Previous charges are described as false, and the paper admits it wrongly abandoned him. The endorsement credits the Senator as still the best choice for the people and the office.
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Elkton
Kittredge
Cossip
Crawford's Bluff Called in Senate Race
Sioux Falls Argus Leader cites contrasting records between Senator Kit Kittredge and challenger Doe I Crawford. It argues Crawford misreads the public on reform efforts while Kittredge has long supported national measures from railroad regulation to pure food laws and bank deposit protections.
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Sioux Falls
Kittredge
Doe I. Crawford
Lumber Trust
Taft
Crawford
Hatred of Marriage Plots in Comic Cuts
A gag caption shows a man promising perfect timing when marrying into a family. The prospective father-in-law humorously replies with a ticking cadence as the clockwork metaphor emphasizes orderly domestic life.
Can't Afford to Attend Varsity Show Says Jester
Fragment from Columbia Jester notes a brief exchange about finances and a subscription to the crew. The line shows a student or performer declining attendance due to cost. No further context or names are provided.
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Columbia
Local Notes From Ethan Public Affairs And Social Happenings
Ethan reports an enthusiastic audience as Senator Kittredge spoke in Sioux Falls. Miss Schumaker visits Wisconsin cousins. new wells ordered for Starr church. Ladies Aid raises about 16.75 at a measuring social. Mr and Mrs Skaggs return to Danvers Illinois. Memorial sermon by Rev Stahl. building activity upticks with carpenters and painters. Allan Fuller and Eva Mick wed in Groton South Carolina and will reside in Groton after June 1.
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Ethan
W. B. Tobey
George Eastman S. C. Oathout
W. QO. Crampton
A. J. Annis
Sioux Falls
Senator Kittredge
Lena Miller
Edith Trow
Mitchell
Mary Carlow
Terresa Nicholson
Cgif
Lewis
Seattle
Wash
Stahl
Groton S. C
Allan Fuller
Eva Mick
Groton
Local Notes From Loomis and Nearby Communities
May 28 Loomis notes report births and visitors including a May 21 daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Ayres. The Loomis baseball team lost 11 to ?. Visitations include John Betzer from Chicago and Wm Nash with Fred Brodstrup in Mitch ell. Several residents travel, dances at Bethel hall praised, and a rain shower noted. Jerry Miller dies May 11, 1908 in Cedar Falls after living in Davison county.
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Loomis
John Ayres
Letcher
John Betzer
Chicago
Geo. Betzer
Wm. Nash
Mitchell
Fred Brodstrup
Perry
Ethel Taylor
Lancaster
Wis
Harry Taylor
P. Taylor
Kenesaw, Nebraska
Maggie Waugh
Cove, Ark
Bethel Hall
Will Ayers
Bridgewater
Geo. Ayers
Geo. Huntly
Woonsocket
Huntly
Jerry Miller
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Mr. Miller
Davison County
Two Men Arrested After Altercation in County West of Town
Ethan May 28 reports two Oklahoma to North Dakota travelers clashed with a man named Theodore Reinartz and his son John near town. One man struck Reinartz with a neck yoke, producing a severe gash needing stitches. The pair were arrested and taken to Mitchell for trial.
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Ethan
Oklahoma
North Dakota
Theodore Reinartz
John
Local Social and Events Roundup
The text notes a meeting with Mrs Chest r Wittstruck on Wednesday June 3. Carpenters expect to finish the Earmer's Elevator soon. Ethan reports strong fishing party catches recently. Mrs Henry Brown of Hudson arrived Thursday to stay over Memorial Day. J W Tyler, Misses Grace and Myrtle Tobin attended the Musical Festival at Mitchell Wednesday evening.
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Chest R Wittstruck
Earmer
Ethan
Henry Brown
Hudson
J. W. Tyler
Grace
Myrtle Tobin
Mitchell
Riverside Notes From May 28 Social and Local Movements
Miss Mauda Lewis traveled to Mitchell last Friday and Mabel Jorgenson also went to Mitchell Thursday. Albert Otterson moved into Ikuh's hall while his house is built. Mrs Edna Marshall began work for Mrs Carson Monday. Surveyors from Mitchell surveyed Koch and Mizener properties this week. Mrs J A McDonald visited Riverside friends on Thursday. Heavy rain Sunday kept residents from memorial services. Crandell and Granger of Hubbard Palmer Co. visited J F Wallis family Friday.
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Riverside
Mauda Lewis
Mitchell
Wm. Koch
Mabel Jorgenson
Albert Otterson
Ikuh
Edna Marshall
Carson
Koch and
Mizener
J. A. McDonald
Ward
F. I. Crandell
Sec’y
S. M. Granger
The
Hubbard & Palmer Co
J. F. Wallis
Family
Notice of Bids to Build Five Bridges in Davison County
Bids sought from contractors for building five bridges in Davison County South Dakota with specific locations including Rome Ethan Loomis Blendon and Mitchell townships. Sealed bids due June 26 1908 with 15 percent certified check. plans on file in the county auditor office.
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County Auditor
Davison County
S. D
Rome Township
Ethan
Loomis
Blendon Township
Firesteel Creek
Mitchell Township
Mitchell
South Dakota
H. B. Anderson
Pattison’s Dog Helps He Might Meet Burglary
Wallace M. Pattison recounts a near midnight scare at his home where a suspected burglar is heard in the basement. He plans to send his dog Prince to bark ahead, hoping the intruder will flee before he reaches the scene, while his wife worries about the dog’s safety.
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Pattison
Little Prince
Prince
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Feminine Inconsistency Causes Name Conflicts in Letters
A Philadelphia Record writer notes women’s differing views on using their own first names versus their husbands. An anecdote shows a married woman preferring to be addressed as Mrs Anna Henry not merely Mrs Henry. The widow asserts she still bears her husband’s name and asks to be called Mrs Henry.
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Philadelphia Record
Henry
Anna
Why He Married Again A German Farmer Story
An Ohio lawyer recalls a German farmer who, after burying his wife a week or two earlier, bluntly says he is now remarried. He explains with calm finality that she is dead as she can be. The tale appears in Lippincott's Magazine.
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Ohio
Teuton
Lippincott’s
Few and Far Between in Polls and Prayers
A Washington Star exchange notes that voters align with prayerful hopes but impair turnout. Goodley argues voting aligns with prayer, Wise counters that many men avoid polling for long spans. The dialogue highlights tension between faith and political participation.
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Goodley
Wise
Washington Star
Not so Particular Leap Year Girl Lines and Reactions
Dialogic quips from a Leap Year Girl pair reflect wit on romance and life. The exchange contrasts ideal and practical partners with playful sarcasm, illustrating urban slang and flirtatious banter from a St Louis Post Dispatch snippet.
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St Louis Post-Dispatch
Why do you wear that ridiculous hat
The Philadelphia Ledger records a playful exchange about fashion with a witty banter on style. A man questions the hat while the woman compliments its charm and expresses surprise at its appeal.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Permanent Receiver whispers stir in Yonkers court
In Yonkers, talk turns to a permanent receiver as Will plans marriage to the woman he has long supported, Latrice, prompting speculation about court action and financial arrangements.
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Will
Latrice
Yonkers Statesman
The President's Revelation at Syracuse
An open air reception in Syracuse features President Roosevelt meeting a Black man who claims they were born on the same day. The exchange includes playful verification of October 17, 1858, as their shared birth date, and a warm mutual acknowledgment.
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Roosevelt
Syracuse
Mistah Roosevelt
Darky
Tam
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