Fires Fewer in State as Fire Marshal Reports
State Fire Marshal reports 304 fires in 1909 down from 446 in 1908 with total losses falling from 610,499.66 to 428,877.09. Incendiary fires led to convictions in five cases, notably four Canton youths sentenced to four years. Defective flues, children with matches, and lightning were major causes. Minnehaha and Lawrence counties recorded the most incidents.
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Craft
Canton
Minnehana County
Lawrence County
Lincoln County
Davison County
Annual Statement for Sovereign Camp Woodmen of World
South Dakota approves the Nebraska based Sovereign Camp Woodmen of the World for fraternal life insurance. The 1908 report notes assets of 5,869,426.37 dollars and various income lines while the certificate valid through December 31, 1909. Commissioner O. S. Basford signs on April 15 with J. A. Schubert as Chief Clerk.
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Woodmen OF the World
Nebraska
South Dakota
Joseph C., Root
John T. Yates
Cor. 15Th and
Howard Sts
Omaha
Inco.s.e
Wslesse
Stemmoversitiete
Sujth Dakota
Department of Insurance
Soverign
I. O. S. Basford
Basford
J. A. Schubert
Mind Murder Attempt in New York Church Dispute
Former student and Christian Scientist practitioner Mrs Maud Wis sam Babcock accuses Mrs Augusta Stetson of mentally assassinating her after opposing Stetson s sway in New York. Babcock says she gave her fortune to the cause, resigned from the local church, and sought aid from Boston authorities who heard her story.
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New York
Maud I Wissam Babcock
Augusta Stetson
First
Boston
Lfe
Men Not Fit to Train Children Says Mrs. Rorer
In a Mothers' Club debate on molding a boy's character Mrs. Sarah T. Rorer, famed culinary expert, asserted that men should only supply food and clothing, arguing they are irritable and lack patience to guide children, sparking a lively discussion.
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Sarah T. Rover
Mothers’ Club
Elrod and Herried Stir Rival Republican Primary
Thomas W. Lane endorses Samuel H. Elrod as the strongest gubernatorial candidate for the stalwart faction. He cites Elrod’s record on taxes and governance, warns against conciliatory offers from Vessey and allies, and predicts Elrod will win the June primary. Farmers plan explosives tests on ground culture at an October site, detailing methods and expected soil effects.
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Mr. Lane
Samuel H. Elrod
Charles N. Herried
Sam Elrod
Herried
Elrod
Vessey
Crawford
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Lane
Mitchel
Thomas Thorson
Shober
Dynamite for Farming Gains Interest in Kansas
Farmers in Pittsburg Kansas show strong interest in using dynamite to loosen subsoil. A 3000 strong crowd watched October 22 demonstrations at the Manual Training Normal School ground. Dr William Hamm of Vienna pioneered the idea that deep soil layers resist standard implements and calls for blasting to improve cultivation.
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Pittsburg
Kas
Manual Training Normal School
William Hamm
Vienna
Kansas Department
Henry
Monorail car succeeds in public demonstration
London reports the first full scale public demo of Louis Brennan's gyroscope driven monorail system at Chatham. A 40 foot long car, weighing 22 tons, carried 40 passengers on a single rail at 25 mph with balanced stability and minimal vibration, powered by gyroscopic flywheels and various possible motive forces.
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London
Royal Society
Louis Brennan
War Office
Chatham
Brennan
Newton
Watt
Stephenson
Auction Pew Market Tops Washington Churches Compared
Washington reports show pew auctions commanding high prices when owners depart. St John’s across from the White House led with a $3,000 sale, while Fifth Avenue Presbyterian and Temple Emanu El set top rents and records in New York. St Patrick’s and St Thomas’s also commanded $1,000 plus rents, highlighting strong demand for church seating across precincts.
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Washington
St. John's Episcopal Church
White House
Lafayette Square
New York
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Old Trinity Church
St. Bartholomew's Protestant Episcopal Church
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
St. Thomas's
Wouldn't Say a Word Bank Burglary At Farmer Is Explained
Alexandria reports late developments in a bank burglary at Farmer, where two men drilled and blew open the safe after midnight. A window was smashed and the outer safe door blown, but the cash remained untouched. Neighbors watched from a nearby window as the crew worked. alarm was not raised. The branch bank is part of the State Bank of Spencer, under cashier F. S. Brooker, with owner Mr. Gates of Spencer.
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Alexandria
Farmer
J. B. Koeller
Lars
Keen
State Bank of
Spencer
Gates
F. 8. Brooker
Insurance Certificate Notices From South Dakota 1909
The State of South Dakota announces certificates of authority for London and Lancashire Insurance Company and Reserve Loan Life Insurance Co confirming their lawful operation in the state for the year ending December 31, 1908 with official approval and seals dated March and April 1909. The notices specify premiums, policies in force, and expenditures within South Dakota for the year 1908 and grant authority until December 31, 1909.
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T. Tagius
South Dakota
A. D
Jane
London and Lancashire Insurance Company
Great Britain
Megr
Archibald G. McKillwaine
U. S
Wm. St
New York
Suuth Dakota
Department of Insurance
Cer Tfcate
London and Tancashire Insurance Comany
I. O
Basford
Pierre
Insurance
I. A. Schubert
Reserve Loan Life Insurance Company
Indiana
South Daota
Chalmers Brown
W. K. Bellis
Indianapolis
Ind
State OF
Reserve Loan Life Ins. Co
Los
Ricks
Sses
Ettee Ae
Ital
Up To The Women Madison Outlook On Suffrage
The Sioux Falls meeting launched a statewide push for women’s suffrage. The Madison outlook says progress hinges on widespread female demand, not speeches by a few agitators, and questions whether many women want voting rights.
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Madison
Sioux Falls
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