Prison court sentences several defendants in late term
Circuit court sentenced H Morris to two years six months for adultery and Herman Vey to life in the penitentiary for murder. Landers received life for joint crime, and Nolan and McKeever got three years six months each for grand larceny. court recess set for January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. #. Morris
H. B. Hitchcock
Smith Morris
Smith
Morris
Herman Edward Vey
Vey
St. Joseph
Hi. R. Landers
Bakersfield
Cal
Navy
Goat's Island
Landers
James Nolan
J. P. McKeever
Jack Getchel
George Besancon
Jennie van Hoover
Mirs. Martin
Fremont, Neb
H. H. Morris
Cherokee
Iowa
Lost Game on Fumble in Dakota Wesleyan Clash
On Thursday afternoon the S D A C team from Brookings defeated Dakota Wesleyan 11 to 4. Poor weather and a strong wind limited punting and forward passes. The game featured hard lines and end runs with stout defense from both sides. Mitchell struggled to handle the ball and failed to secure possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings
Mitchell
D. W
Hardy
Caughblin
Atkinson
Dakota Wesleyan
S. D. A. C. Boys
Traveling salesman dies from alleged alcohol abuse in hotel
G. R. Hird a traveling representative for the American Tobacco Co from Dubuque Iowa was found dead in his room at The Wildmann Saturday morning. An inquest by Coroner Dundas returned a verdict that Hird died as a direct result of excessive intoxication after two weeks of heavy drinking with no eating. His brother William Hird arrived to arrange the remains. The body lay at J. W. Broadbent & Co undertaking parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Hird
American Tobacco Co
Dubuque
Iowa
Wildmann
Dundas
Messrs
J. W. Powers
Wm. Herbert
W. H. Wilkinson
William Hird
J. W. Broadbent & Co
Remains of George R. Hird Moved to Dubuque for Interment
The 28 year old George R. Hird, found dead in his Widmann room, was transported to Dubuque Iowa by Milwaukee road for burial. His brother William Wird arrived late Saturday to learn of the death, a shock after telegrams claimed his brother was in bad condition and needed help. Hird had worked for the American Tobacco Co. for several years and was known for a quiet disposition and valued by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Hird
Widmann
Dubuque
Iowa
Milwaukee Road
William Wird
Mr. Hird
Vey Convicted of Murder After Confession
Howard Edward Vey was found guilty of murder after confessing in August to killing James Burke on July 16. The jury sentenced him to life imprisonment, to be formalized next Monday, as Simons and Bradford prepare an appeal for H R Sanders alias H T Williams. Larder's people from California are mentioned in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Sanders
H. T. Williams
James Burke
Vey
Sanders
Supreme Court
Larder
California
Landers Up For Life In Burke Murder Case
States Attorney Spangler presented evidence Saturday morning in the Landers murder case alleging his complicity in the killing of James Burke. The trial paralleled the Vey case with Vey testifying and Victor Putzier’s account corroborating the voices heard in the dark. Defense offered no witnesses as Simons Bradford and J L Tannett argued for Landers while Spangler delivered the final address. Judge Smith instructed the jury before they retired for deliberations around 3 PM Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spangler
H Rk. Landers
James Burke
Vey
Victor Putzier
Messrs. Simons and
Bradford
J. L. Tannett
Prisoners Sent to Penitentiary After Local Court Session
Sheriff Cook escorted six prisoners to Sioux Falls via the Omaha road. The group included lifers Howard Vey and H R Landers, ten year man Charles Kruzane for attempted murder of Policeman Newman, grand larceny offenders James Nolan and J P McKeever, and adulterer H H Morris. States Attorney Spangler secured the cases, with none of the six local to the city except possibly Morris. Davison county vows firm action to deter drift into crime and ensure future adherence to state laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Sioux Falls
Omaha
Howard Edward Vey
H. R. Landers
Charles Kruzane
Newman
James Nolan
J. P. McKeever
H. H. Morris
Tremaine
Pattison
Luther Plotner
Spangler
Morris
Davison County
Wefz
Children Entertained by Rev and Mrs Wilkins
Forty boys and girls from the Junior League classes gathered at the Wilkins home Monday evening. The group enjoyed games and fireside stories by the pastor and his wife. Refreshments followed and the children left at 9 30 with much pleasure from the short hours of entertainment.
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Diehl & Brown
L. O. Gale
Schaffer
Aberdeen
Geo, Holleran
Mitchel
Weaver’s Squares
Bidwell Land & Logan CO
Pris
Bell Boy
Sheriff Cook
Simons & Bradford
Geo. Bock, Jr
Wey
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