Queer incidents envelope the big land drawing in Dallas
In Dallas South Dakota the land lottery drew 108000 applicants who did not win. Names varied with Browns and Ericsons listed, envelopes contained odd inclusions like three two cent stamps and a bank check amid other peculiarities. One woman registered for an old soldier and for herself as the drawing proceeded. Many envelopes were empty showing careless preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
S. D
Ericsons
Colton Hardware Store Fire In South Dakota Causes Major Loss
Gas explosion in the Henderson hardware store basement in Colton near Sioux Falls caused about 40 000 dollars in damage. Insurance on losses runs between 20 000 and 25 000 dollars with the Henderson stock valued at 13 000 dollars destroyed. Larson Bros owners quote total losses from 10 000 to 12 000 dollars across three buildings including the bank and Erbe grocery and feed store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
Henderson Hardware
Colton
Henderson
Colton State Bank
Charles Erbe
Larson Bros
New Police Chief Named In Huron Update
W H Uecker appointed chief of police to fill vacancy from W J Barker resignation. A W Lonergan named assistant to Night Officer C A Hawley with minor changes in police forces.
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Huron
W. H. Uecker
W. J. Barker
A. W. Lonergan
C. A. Hawley
Indians Go Abroad to Join Big Show
Thirty Bronx Indians have signed contracts with Earl B. Gandy of Earl's court London to give exhibitions there for six months starting next April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Ridge
S. D
Earl B. Gandy
Earl's Court
London
Eng
Roped Cowboy Seized After Train Rape and murder
El Paso reports Jesse Ake a cowboy hunted on murder charges after a Santa Fe work train carrying Mexican workers passed him. He dragged Ramon Aragon from the train and raped him. Aragon fell from the moving train and died at about 20 miles an hour.
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el Paso
Tex
Jesse Ake
Santa Fe
Ake
Ramon Aragon
Aragon
Five Burned In Gas Explosion At Waterloo Church
An explosion at a Walker Iowa Christian church lit a fire trapping five Endeavor society attendees. Rescue by Rev Charles I Fisher and congregation saved four youths. Fisher and Nile Fisher were seriously burned, with the church and adjoining residence destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Christian Church
Walker
Christian Endeavor Society
Charles I. Fisher
Charles Tit. Fisher
Nile Fisher
Cora Butterfield
Stella McCawley
Wicks
Fisher
Woman Dies After Using Pin as Toothpick
Mrs Gertrude Johnson Birath of McKeesport Pennsylvania died from poisoning after using a pin as a toothpick. She felt mouth pain after the pin was used and endured great suffering before death.
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Pittsburg
Gertrude Johnson Birath
McKeesport
Clerks Complete Canvass of Names That Did Not Win
Dallas S D Nov 3 Judge Witten finished alphabetizing 108000 names that did not draw prizes in the Tripp county drawing. The names, in sealed boxes, go to Washington to be compared with 6000 drawn names to catch duplicates. If duplicates are deliberate, prosecutions will follow. One registrant boasted of seven registrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
S. D
Tripp
Witten
Washington
Menonites Plan Dakota Colony Move From Pennsylvania
Representatives of a Mennonite colony from Pennsylvania Dutch have visited Pierre South Dakota and purchased several land tracts. They expect to return next spring with more adherents to their religious faith seeking to establish a new settlement in the Dakota region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Pierre
S. D
Alderman Foote Resigns Over Rail Pass Rule
Alderman L. Foote trainmaster for the Dakota division of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway resigns as councilman. He cites frequent division travel and a law prohibiting state county or city officers from using a railway pass, preventing him from paying fares while serving.
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Huron
L. Foote
Dakota
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Foote
Farman crosses 20 miles from Mourmelon to Rheims by air
Henry Farman demonstrated practical aeroplane use by flying from Mourmelon to Rheims a 20 mile route in 20 minutes. He took off at 4 PM, rose to 120 150 feet, and landed in Rheims where he planned to stay the night. He announced plans to return by air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mourmelon
France
Henry Farman
Rheims
Balloon car flight aims for rapid redeployment
In Indianapolis yesterday a monster balloon filled with 110 000 cubic feet of gas ascended at 4 40 with an automobile replacing the basket. Two occupants were aboard Co L Fisher of Indianapolis and C L Bumbaugh of Springfield Ill The plan is to roll up the balloon load it into the car and return to the start point The 24 horse power touring car weighed about 1500 pounds and Dayton Ohio is the reported destination with a southeast course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Co. L. Fisher
C. L. Bumbaugh
Springfield
Ill
Dayton
Ohio
Young Teacher Accused of Torture in Olcott School
Charles Mussen, a stone mason, claims his 10-year-old son Donald was brutally punished by Miss Wright a recent high school graduate at the Olcott district school He says the teacher held the boy’s fingers over burning matches causing severe blistering and pain The incident is reported from Lockport N Y with local affidavits and continuing inquiry.
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Lockport
N. Y
Charles Mussen
Donald
Wright
Olcott
Mussen
Horse Thief Shot After Quick Pursuit
Harvey and Johnson escaped from the county jail in Oacoma South Dakota. They were chased to Kennebec where Harvey was shot and killed by the sheriff after a fierce struggle. Johnson was captured and turned over to Gregory county authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oacoma, S. D
Harvey
Johnson
Kennebec
Gregory County
Grain Shipments Heavier This Year for Aberdeen Area
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad reports show 26 Hastings and Dakota division stations shipped 6,195 cars of wheat last year and 7,466 cars forecast for the current year. James river division towns in Aberdeen territory totaled 4,425 cars last year with an estimated 6,408 cars this year. The figures indicate a larger Aberdeen wheat crop than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Aberdeen Territory
James River
Hastings and
Dakota
Masons Dedicate New Temple at Redfield
Redfield South Dakota observes a cornerstone laying for a new Masonic temple. Businesses and schools closed as a large crowd witnessed ceremonies. the brick building is valued at about 20 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons
Redfield
S. D
Masonic Temple
Pint of Champagne Limit For a Lady Testimony
Eliah W. Sells testified in the Gould divorce case that a lady should drink a pint of champagne at dinner. He described Mrs. Gould as drinking only as much wine as a lady should during the hearings before referee Edward G. Whitaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eliah W. Sells
Katherine Clemmons Gould
Howard Gould
Edward G. Whitaker
Gould
Sells
Mr. Nicoll
Mr. Sells
Roosevelt Must Buy Hunter's License for Africa Trip
London reports President Roosevelt will need a $250 hunter's license during his African hunting trip. The permit limits him to 60 animals, with elephants, rhinoceroses, hippos, antelopes and other species restricted. lions, leopards and crocodiles may be hunted freely, subject to royal privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Roosevelt
Africa
British
Standard Oil Favored by Secret Freight Rates
New York reports at the government suit to dissolve Standard Oil reveal a Central Vermont railroad clerk testified that Standard Oil received a special preferential rate lower than that offered to other shippers. The witness cited two letters showing per carload charges of 338 and 23 dollars, with 23 dollars the rate used for Standard Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Standard Oil Company
George B. Ferguson
Central Vermont Railroad
Central Vermont
Central
Vermont
Iowan Walter Pardon Weds in Garden of the Gods
Walter D. Pardon a wealthy Iowan and Miss Oakes of Evanston Ill married at Garden of the Gods Colorado Springs after a 1000 mile journey. An Episcopal clergyman and friends accompanied them to the courthouse where a license was issued and three automobiles took them to the site. The ceremony was read at sundown and then the couple disappeared, leaving much mystery behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
Walter D. Pardon
Miss Oakes
Evanston
Ill
Rock Island
Court House
Indians Demand Bonus and Oil Rumor in South Dakota
Pukwana reports an Indian claims a crude oil pool near a bluff on Buffalo County reservation with a sample dip and a possible 50 barrel output. Two Indians demand $5,000 for location details while Watertown officials clash with the waterworks over moving mains, risking $6,000 to $10,000 in costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffs
Buffalo County
Pukwana
Wallace Ashley
Watertown
S. D
Watertown Waterworks Company
South Dakota Education Association Opens Festive Convention
Aberdeen announces the annual convention of the South Dakota educational association at the normal school from December 29 to 31. Prominent speakers include President C. H. French of Huron College Nathan C. Schaeffer state superintendent of Pennsylvania schools Miss Cora Mel Patten of Chicago Dr. Thomas Nicholson of the Methodist board of education and Judge B. Lindsey of the Denver juvenile court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
Oluwnder
South Dakota Educational Association
C. H. French
Huron College
Nathan C. Schaeffer
Pennsylvania
Cora Mel Patten
Elocution
Chicago
Thomas Nicholson
Methodist Board of Education
B. Lindsey
Denver Juvenile Court
Dakota traveling man dies in Minneapolis
John Darby a longtime resident and popular commercial traveler from Huron South Dakota died in Minneapolis on Tuesday afternoon after traveling there for medical treatment. His wife Mrs. Darby and their son Ben were present at the time of his death. The remains will be brought back to Huron for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Minneapolis
Huron
S. D
John Darby
Store Looters Make Good Their Getaway
Hilton South Dakota October 31. Investigators seek the burglars who robbed I B Hershman’s Wolsey store stealing 15 pairs of men’s shoes and other goods totaling about 100 dollars. This marks the second robbery of the Hershman establishment in a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton
S. D
I. B. Hershman
Wolsey
Horse Thieves Escape Oacoma Jail After Break
Johnson and Harvey, charged with horse theft, were recaptured in Presho after escaping the county jail at Oacoma during supper. They broke through a room with no stove poker and fled west last night.
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Oacoma Presho
S. D
Johnson and Harvey
Oacoma
Kota trade paper launched in Aberdeen
The Kota Jobber and Retailer is a new Aberdeen trade paper established by W. H. Castner J. A. Stewart and C. H. Ware on October 31.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Dakota
W. H. Castner
J. A. Stewart
C. H. Ware
Christy Math ewson and Hayes Spark Democratic Meet
Christy Math ewson a famed pitcher for the New York National League team spoke at a Democratic mass meeting in the Twenty third assembly district last night John J Hayes London Marathon winner and Olympic team member also attended on the platform Both men highlighted ongoing political issues and athletic prestige in New York News records the event with emphasis on prominent figures from sports and Olympic circles participating in local politics
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New York
Christy'’ Mathewson
Twentythird Assembly District
John J. Hayes
London
Second Penitentiary Sentence For Criminal
Lincoln Neb Oct 31 John H Fager 53 pleaded guilty in district court and was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary for attempted criminal assault on a neighbor's 4 year old girl Trager had already served two terms including a prior incest sentence later commuted to 10 years by former Governor Mickey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
John H. Fager
Trager
Mickey
Wreckage Found as Yarmouth Crew of 23 Feared Lost
In the North Sea wreckage is located from the freighter Yarmouth on the crossing from Hook of Holland to Harwich. The ship carried 23 crew members and it is believed all perished.
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London
North Sea
Yarmouth
Hook of Holland
Harwich
Sully’s Daughter Entitled Only to Her Tribal Rights
In Wakpala South Dakota on October 30 the contention that Jack Sully’s daughter Eve has a legal right to Rosebud reservation is unfounded. If Eve proves her claim she would get an allotment of one half section or a share in tribal funds. if not she may still participate in tribal funds. Homesteaders’ rights remain secure while Black Hills title questions persist among Indians and lawyers.
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Wakpala
Chicago
Jack Sully
Eve
Sing
Black Hills
Boy with twelve fingers and toes inspires father’s pride
Wall, S. D., Oct. 30. Colonel Weatherby remarks his son Jim has two sets of six fingers and toes, a trait in his family for four generations. He jokes about the boy’s musical talent or future on a typewriter as he predicts a remarkable path ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Betrothal Breach Suit Ends With China Denial
A South Dakota jury ruled in favor of Allan Axford in a breach of promise case brought by Jennie Hershay of Hurley. Hershay sought twenty thousand dollars after insisting on a China marriage voyage as a missionary wife. Axford refused to accompany her abroad, prompting the trial and verdict in Castlewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castlewood
S. D
China
Jennie G. Hershay
Hurley
Allan Axford
Dakota Wesleyan College
Miss Hershay
Axford
United States
Twine Saving Invention for Government Use
Sioux Falls inventor Charles P. Curlew proposes a device to cut postoffice twine use by 2 million dollars annually. A simple wire coil with a taut string distributes wear, is adjustable, and can be reused. Curlew has patented the mechanism and tested it repeatedly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
South Dakota
Congress
Charles P. Curlew
Postoffic Department
Curlew
Night Watchman Slain by Outlaws in Weeping Water
Weeping Water Nebraska November 4 C A Ralston night watchman was shot and killed while trying to arrest two men described as strangers or tramps. The suspects fled and posses formed with bloodhounds sought near a corn field. Lincoln Detective Malone notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeping Water
Neb
C. A. Ralston
Malone
Lincoln
Ralston
Beatrice Suspect Sought In Tecumseh Book Heist
A man seen en route to Tecumseh last Saturday after stealing books from the defunct Chamberlain bank in the sheriff office box is traced toward Beatrice on the return trip. Officials believe Beatrice residents may be involved yet cannot confirm identities. Sheriff H. A. Miner and Detective W. A. Bentley investigated after an overland Beatrice–Tecumseh trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tecumseh, Neb
Chamberlain Banking House
H. A. Miner
Tecumseh
Beatrice
Miner
W. A. Bentley
Lincoln
Earle Builds Fort Like House to Guard Blooming Grove Farm
Ferdinand Pinney Earle in Blooming Grove begins a fortress like building to protect horses and a Great Dane from thieves. He posts signs warning trespassers of possible shooting and dog attacks while conservative neighbors discuss forming a law and order society after a spate of robberies and little prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
N. Y
Ferdinand Pinney Earle
Blooming Grove
Earle
Henry Wellington Wack
New York
Wack
Cop shoots professor's son during Halloween dilemma
Springfield Missouri November 4 Special Policeman Chas H Finn is under arrest after a Halloween disturbance at Drury College when he attempted to frighten a crowd by firing into the air. The shot struck 18 year old Calvin Finkle son of Professor Benjamin Finkle in the left side and he is in critical condition at a local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Drury College
Hallowe'en
Finn
Wind Wagon Falls Injuring Aeronaut at Morris Park
Dr. Julian P. Thomas the aeronaut collided with a motorcycle while testing a wind wagon at Morris Park experiment grounds. The front collapsed, trapping him under the rear. He was rushed to the club rooms unconscious but later ruled to have no internal injuries, though spinal concerns were feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Julian P. Thomas
Morris Park
The
Aeronautic Society
Thomas
Proposes to Use the Sun to Smelt Ores
An Johannesburg inventor unveils a solar ore extraction method. A metal cylinder with a carbon crucible is aimed at the sun to heat and melt metals, using focused rays to reach white hot temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
Fire destroys Shea’s livery stable in Paul Minn
Fire at Shea’s livery stable adjoining the Angus hotel in Saint Paul Minnesota results in the presumed death of Olaf Johnson, an employee. About one hundred horses perished in the blaze with a total loss estimated at 360000 dollars.
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Browns
Clerks
Land Department
Hunter
Sly Iowan
Rich
Watertown Waterworks
NEW Trade Paper
Dakotas
Christy
Hayes
Sully
Bethrothal
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