Retort from R O Richards to Gov Byrne on state finances
Letter to Governor Byrne questions state tax figures and expenditures from 1904 to 1914. Richards asks yes or no answers on auditor furnished data, including four year tax totals, appropriations, and reported deficits, citing the State Auditor's Office materials. He demands confirmation of documented figures and requests precise replies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sity
Pierre Daily Dakotan
State Auditor
Daily Dakotan
State Auditor’s Office
State Auditor's Office
Kirst
Herried
Flrod
Vessey
Emergency warrants to pay current expense
A brief note cites a question about emergency warrants for current expenses. The sender, signing as R. Richards, requests a truthful yes or no answer regarding handling funds and warrants.
Swindled Out Of Life's Savings In Iowa Fraud
Sioux City reports farmer J T Briges of Bolivar Missouri was duped of 1000 dollars by two fake wire tappers. They claimed a room on a downtown building intercepted race returns and planned to bet winners. Briges waited hours, reported to police, fearing ruin as his farm was already mortgaged.
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Sioux City
J. T. Briges
Bolivar
Briggs
Fourth
Pierce Streets
Highth
Jones Streets
Mwe
Mother Exhumed On Theory Of Poisoning
Children of Mrs Berit Boyum of Baltic South Dakota forced exhumation of their mother’s body after a December death. Coroner Miller oversaw the removal of the stomach contents for Chicago laboratory analysis to test for poison amid resident unease. A coroner’s jury had ruled death natural, but the siblings pressed for the examination. A chemist will report findings in about a week.
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Sioux Fills
S. D
Berit Boyum
Baltic
Miller
Chicago
Sioux Falls
Take Men Suspected of Post Office Robbery
Aberdeen South Dakota Benson Van Bill iard, said to be from Omaha, was arrested for complicity in Aberdeen store robberies, with partner Hayes arrested earlier. A room search yielded burglar tools. Authorities believe they robbed the Ordway post office last week and may be behind other northern South Dakota burglaries. Hayes, from La Porte Indiana, claims to be a mechanic and denies involvement. he previously served fifteen days for petit larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
Benson van Billiard
Omaha
Hayes
Ordway
South Dakota
la Porte
Ind
Howard Committee From Two Factions Endorses Aberdeen Senator Candidate
Aberdeen S C Judge A W Campbell, chairman of the Howard republican club, forms an executive committee to back Col Chas A Howard for the Republican nomination to the U S Senate. The 11 members include A F Milligan, C J McLeod, Isaac Lincoln, H C Jewett, George N Williamson, J H McKeever, J L Browne, O A Swansen, Frank A Brown, W C Allen and Theo Wosnik. The group will organize Howard clubs statewide and support Howard, with five stalwarts, four progressives, and Jewett a former Democrat.
Quantity of stock is sold in Potter county
A Sioux City buyer reports purchasing hogs cattle and other stock from Potter county farmers for a season total of 65000 dollars. He was one of several buyers active in Potter county during a year of poor grain crops, reflecting strong livestock trade by locals.
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Gettysburg
S. D
Sioux City
Potter County
Fine Game Park Obtained Without Cost in South Dakota
A large state forest area near Custer in the Black Hills is secured and fenced without direct tax payer expense. The park uses forest reserve land swapped with the national government, funded by the state game fund from hunter licenses. Plans include stocking with buffalo, elk, deer, antelope and game birds, plus timber sales to fund maintenance. State officials outline stocking and conservation efforts for next year.
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Government
Custer
Hedrick
Wyoming
Philip
Fort Pierre
Voter Enrollment Nears Primary in Mitchell
Nearly three quarters of Mitchell voters, about 1000, may cast ballots in March primaries. Enrollment shows 9381 registered with party preferences. Republicans lead, Democrats rising, socialists third, prohibitionists fourth.
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Mitchell
Republican Party
Dakota claimant loses in will case in Cambridge
Cambridge report states master Gilbert A. Pevey filed in the supreme court a final report naming Fresno Dan Russell as rightful claimant to half a million dollars in the Daniel Russell estate. The master deems Fresno Dan unquestionably Daniel Russell.
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Cambridge
Mass
Gilbert, A. Pevey
Supreme Court
Fresno Dan
Russel
Daniel Russell
Danie
Rival claimant declared as Blake Russell in court
The court declares Blake Russell to be James Delbert Russell, longtime rival claimant Dakota Dan from Dickinson New Jersey. The master cites testimony from two Dakota witnesses as grossly false, urging the court to note the falsity of their statements.
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Blake Russell
Daniel Russell
Dickinson, N. J
James Delbert Russell
Quieting Title Suit In Mitchell County Court
State of South Dakota Davison County summons to defendants including Leo Fix James Fix and others. Plaintiff M J Turney seeks to quiet title and clear adverse claims on Lot Eight in Block Eighty Four John Lawler addition Mitchell. Defendants must answer within thirty days of service. nonresponse leads to relief sought by plaintiff. Dated October 13 1913.
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State of
South Dakota
County of
Davison
Fourth Judicial Circuit
M. J. Turney
Leo Fix
James Fix
Charles Pix
Prank Pix
Margaret Carpenter
Cal Irwin
J. Harry Green
Francis A. Fix
Circuit Court
Mitchell
Davison County
John Lawler
Notice to Sell Intoxicating Liquors in Mitchell
Davidson Hotel Co has filed an application to sell intoxicating liquors at retail for 2nd Ward Mitchell South Dakota. The City Council will hear the request on November 8 1913 at 8 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. Public may appear and present reasons to deny or grant the permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson Hotel Co
Mitchell
County of
Davison
South Dakota
Mitchell, S. D
Order to Show Cause on Filing Petition to Sell Land
In County Court Mitchell South Dakota October 8 1913 Anna Kirfel administratrix petitions to sell real estate to pay debts for estate of Henry Kirfel deceased. Court orders show cause November 8 1913 at 10 am and publication for four weeks prior. Personal estate insufficient to cover debts. notice to interested parties.
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State of
South Dakota
County of
Davison
Henry Kirfel
Anna Kirfel
Mitchell
Mitchell Capital
Said
Mitchell, S. D
Bantam man cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve
Saved His Foot, H. D. Ely of Bantam Ohio suffered a four year ulcer and refused amputation before using Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a last resort. He wrote that his foot was soon completely cured. The ad promotes the salve as effective for burns cuts bruises and eczema, 25 cents, available at all druggists and by mail from H. E. Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia and St. Louis.
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H. D. Ely
Bantam, O
Bucklen
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Warning Issued To Swains On Marrying Teachers
Castlewood, S$. The local board warns young men to stop pursuing teachers as wives. It cites difficulties in retaining female teachers and states the board will protect the schools and growing generation, warning that flirting with or courting teachers may lead to serious trouble.
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Castlewood
Board of Education
Ma’ams
Austrian mother searches for missing son in Madison
Mrs Therese Vuk travels from Austria to Detroit to locate 22 year old Sigmund Tenk, a traveling salesman for a safety razor firm last heard from July 24 in Madison. Letters had come from Bismarck North Dakota and Madison, South Dakota, suggesting travel between the two cities. Dr Ir Rosinger of Detroit aids the family and asks anyone with information to contact him.
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Madison
S .D
America
Austria
Therese Vuk
Detroit
Mich
Sigmund Tenk
Bismarck
N. S
S. D
Bismark
Ir. Rosinger
Detroit, Mich
Tenk
Rosinger
Typhoon at Gale Theatre Draws Full Mitchell Crowd
A capacity audience enjoyed The Typhoon at Gale theatre last evening across four acts. Stars Walker Whiteside and Florence Fisher head a superb company with strong supporting performances from Hubert Wilke and Stephen Wright. The lavish set and refined acting earned praised as one of Mitchell’s finest theatrical experiences.
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Gale Theatre
Mitchell
Walker Whiteside
America
Togerama
Europe
Nippon
Florence Fisher
Illona
Mr. Whiteside
Miss Fisher
Hubert Wilke
Stephen Wright
Joshinkawa
Tokerama
Fragmentary Note Cites Actor Mr White's Involvement
A partial line references an actor named Mr White and hints at his involvement. The readable text provides no further names, places, or dates to confirm the event or context.
Peril in stocks bought in east confronts South Dakota rule
The South Dakota securities department faces limits on regulating stock sales by correspondence from eastern brokers. Officials say control begins only when brokers physically enter the state. The attorney general notes good time for parole is reduced by earned allowances, affecting half-time calculations for inmates.
Captain DeWitt Called to Beyond in South Dakota
Dell Rapids resident Captain Clinton DeWitt died suddenly while arranging a buggy cushion on his home stead near Lemmon. A Civil War veteran and former Green County sheriff, he helped establish the DeWitt post office name and was active in Odd Fellows and G. A. R. circles. He and his wife adopted three children, with one son in St. Paul and another nearby Lemmon.
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Dell Rapids
S. D
Clinton DeWitt
Lemmon
South Dakota
DeWitt
St. Paul
Minn
Capt
Green County
Veterinarians Still Ignoring New Law in Pierre
The South Dakota livestock department reports several veterinarians statewide have declined to come under the new licensing law and continue practicing without licenses. An anticipated test suit may be filed if noncompliance persists. the attorney general says the law is constitutional and that older practitioners hold no vested rights under prior statutes.
Pinning under Engine Life-Saving Escape Near Belle Fourche
Rancher Joseph Espell narrowly escaped death when a traction engine toppled into a creek near the South Dakota Wyoming line. He was pinned between the steering wheel and water tank with the engine on him but was freed after the tank was chopped apart. He suffered severe bruises and cuts and remains in danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Fourche
S. D
Joseph Espell
Here
South Dakota- Wyoming Boundary
Dipeli
Elpeli
Notice of Private Sale of Estate Lands in Davison County
In county court the executor of Minnie BE Brown deceased will privately sell the west one half of the northwest quarter in section 11 township 103 range 60 west of the 5th P M Davison county South Dakota after November 15 1913. Cash in hand on confirmation of sale and delivery of executor deed. Bids in writing to Louis J Welch executor at First National Bank Mitchell.
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State of
South Dakota
Davison
Minnie BE. Brown
Davison County
First National Bank
Main Street
Mitchell
Louis J. Welch
Alfalfa Crop Is Real Gold Mine in South Dakota
Aberdeen reports show 1913 alfalfa data with 135,366 acres sown and 307,812 tons of hay. Seed crops near 2,500 bushels valued over 20,000 dollars in Hayes county. Dan Bierwagen notes 400 tons hay and 400 bushels seed from his western ranches and promotes alfalfa as a major cash and feed crop.
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Aberdeen
S. D
South Dakota
Doane Robinson
H. F. Patterson
Robinson
Hayes County
Patterson
Dan Bierwagen
West Fork
Bierwagen
N. Ik. Hansen
South Dakota State College
Brookings
County Enrollment Figures Show Davison County Voters
County Auditor R. A. Zangle reports Davison county records list Mt. Vernon leading with 192 registered voters, 139 Republicans and 46 Democrats. Rome and Tobin towns favor Democrats, while Beulah Lisbon and Mitchell show varied party totals. Enrollment remains open until January 1, 1914, for Mitchell and outlying districts.
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Davison County
Mitchell
Mt. Vernon
R. A. Zangle
Rome
Tobin
Badger
Ene
Legi Fares
Beulah
Blendon
Lisbon
Ier
Perry Joel E Sens
Prosper
J Tobin
Union
600-TO-1 Law May Be Invalid In South Dakota
Judge Frank McNulty in chambers hears Twin Brooks case claiming the 1 to 600 liquor license law is void due to four inserted words changing its meaning after passage. The suit argues licenses should be limited only by population and city approvals rather than a fixed ratio.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Frank McNulty
Fifth Circuit Court
Chambers
Twin Brooks
South Dakota
Oreity Council
Twin Brooks Litigants
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Pierre
S. Ob
R, O, Richards
LIFE
Missouri
Howard Committee
Hills
Shell Land
O. C G. Thompson
S. Cattrell
Castlewood School Board
Board
Son
Mr. Whitehile
DE Witt
McNulty
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