Ayres Case Ends With Acquittal In Land Fraud Probe
Federal court directed a verdict of acquittal for Thomas H. Ayres and associates in a land fraud case tied to homestead filings west of the Missouri. The defense argued no proof supported perjury or conspiracy, with no witnesses called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Carhind
Federal Court
United States
Thomas H. Ayres
Missouri River
Tom Ayres
Lee
Pierre
John J. Newell
Howard S. Binford
John McGuire
Range Country
Hitchcock
Crazy Man Kills Doctor Then Dies in Centerville
Daniel Kline, 70, once a Centerville resident, was committed to the state hospital for insanity after a violent outburst in which he fired at Dr Finlay. He died days later from acute kidney disease while institutionalized. Kline had moved to South Dakota in 1876 and farmed nearby before settling in Centerville about fifteen years ago.
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Centerville
S. D
Daniel Line
State Hospital
Kline
South Dakota
Oats Yield From Summer Fallow Surprises North Dakota Farm
Webster S D October 25 Seven hundred bushels of oats from twenty acres of summer fallow on the O M Hustad farm twelve miles north of Webster. The crop appeared without plowing sowing or harrowing since last year's oat harvest. The threshing machine reported thirty five bushels per acre of well filled vats proving South Dakota land will raise a crop whether you want it or not.
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Webster
S. D
O. M. Hustad
Hustad
South Dakota
Governor Terrell Yacht Crisis Ends Safely at St Catherines
The steam yacht Josie carrying Governor and Mrs Terrell moved to St Catherines Island during a tropical storm off Savannah. All aboard are reported safe after the brief emergency voyage on October 25 in Georgia coastal waters.
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Savannah
Josie
Terrell
St. Catherines Island
Snow Plows Clear Tracks In Dakota
Gettysburg South Dakota October 25 for the first time in twenty years the Northwestern road ordered out its snow plows to clear its line in the state. Drifts three feet deep were piled up in Aberdeen and Gettysburg as plows were sent from Waunter town to release imprisoned trains.
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Gettysburg
S. D
North- Western Road
Aberdeen
Wauntertown
Huron
Haron
Chicago and Northwestern
St. Lawrence
Chicago
Northwestern
Hitchcock
Spink County
Heavy Rain and Snow Halt Railway Work in Pierre
In Pierre South Dakota on October 25 a storm brought nearly three inches of rain and snow. The rainfall began as heavy rain and transitioned to snow, stopping all construction work on the railway west.
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Pierre, S. D
Governor Elrod Campaign Stops Schedule Released
The South Dakota Republican committee announced new campaign appearances for Governor S H Elrod and other nominees. Stops include Madison October 29 Ramona October 30 Columbia November 1 Bath November 2 and additional dates for S W Clark Charles S Holmes C G Sherwood and Rri L Abell across multiple towns through November 3.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
South Dakota
Republican State Central Committee
United States
Robert J. Gamble
Coe S. Crawford
Philo Hall
Congress
S. H. Elrod
Madison
Ramona
Columbia
Bath
S. W. Clark
Ree Heights
Charles
Holmes
Hanson County
Tihan
Avon
Lake Andes
Parkston
C. G. Sherwood
Chester
Winfred
Rutland
Wentworth
Rri. L. Abell
Huron
Beeweights
Move Established Baptist State Headquarters to Sioux Falls
State Missionary Headquarters for the Baptist missions of South Dakota move from Huron to Sioux Falls. Rev. W. C. King, appointed general superintendent, arrives with Mrs. King to settle in. King chose Sioux Falls after reviewing field and new railroad access and will open offices on the Metropolitan block second floor with Rev. H. R. Best. King succeeds Rev. T. N. Shanafelt of Huron.
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Huron
Sioux Falls
S. D
General Superintendent of Baptist Missions of
South Dakota
W. C. King
Deadwood
Baptist Church of
Remains of Mrs Bumsted Sent to Indianapolis for Burial
Vermilion obituary notes Mrs Ethel Bumsted of Baltimore who died by suicide in Vermilion after a divorce action with D M Bumsted was withdrawn. Her death prompted arrival of her brother and a second relative as remains are sent to Indianapolis for burial.
Two Chamberlain Men Die Duck Hunting Accident
In Chamberlain South Dakota on Sunday two young men David Conway and Hubert Brown died while duck hunting at Redlake eight miles south of Chamberlain. They waded in cold water and grew exhausted Brown sank while Conway expired after reaching the shore. The tragedy casts a pall over the town as many hunters were at the lake.
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Chamberlain
S. D
David Conway
Hubert Brown
Redlake
Brown
Conway
Fire destroys Fulton Milling mill in Sioux Falls
A four story Fulton Milling company building in Sioux Falls burned completely early Sunday. Loss estimated at $30,000 with insurance believed to cover the amount. Fire started from possible spontaneous dust combustion. wind and rain affected spread but could not save the mill.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Fulton Milling Company
William Fulton
Bryan Speaks in Sioux Falls on Imperialism Tariff Reform
William Jennings Bryan addressed about 4000 people in two speeches in Sioux Falls. He denounced imperialism urged tariff revision and backed union labor and arbitration while declining to touch on local issues. Lincoln Center crowd heard him at the Auditorium with leaders including L. S. Tyler and Wentzy present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Catract
L. S. Tyler
Wentzy
Stransky
Nebrauskan
Record-breaking fruit harvests near Elk Point in SD
Farmers report a highly profitable season with Riverview farm producing 11 000 quarts of strawberries and 6 000 quarts of blackberries plus 1 400 quarts of cherries and 400 bushels of Wealthy and Duchess apples. Daniel Dickinson marketed 27 000 quarts of strawberries and harvested 32 000 quarts of raspberries. Also shipped are minerons, tomatoes, and cantaloupes alongside heavy wheat oats and flax crops.
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Elk Point
M. D
South Dakota
Riverview Farm
Wesley McNeil
Daniel Dickinson
Robert Loy Killed by Train at Presho South Dakota
Robert C. Loy a Chicago laborer about 25 was crushed by an eastbound train at Presho Lyman County after staggering from a sidetrack into the main track while intoxicated. Identification came from cards and a Sioux City ticket found on him. Loy had planned to depart for the city earlier that day.
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Robert C. Loy
Presho
Lyman County
S. D
Chicago
Sioux City
Loy
Huron Commercial club forms to boost city growth
The Huron Commercial club replaces the Huron Business Men's association as the city’s new booster group. Members include Charles I Bryant and John A Sauer on the board of directors. Mayor Cleaver, Dean Desmond, Senator Abell and others spoke at the Saturday meeting, which was praised as one of Huron’s best in years. The club will be incorporated immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim. Huron
Huron Commercial Club
Huron Business Men's Association
Huron
Charles I. Bryant
John A. Sauer
J. W. Campbell
Mayor Cleaver
Dean Desmond
Senator 12
IL. Abell
John Longstaff
I’. HW. Kent
Hon. G. S. Hutchinson
Bayard HE. Iseach
Charles F. Koepp
A. B. Pairbank
Dudley Denies Seduction Charge And Marriage Rumor
Vermillion S D Oct 22 There is no truth in the report that David Dudley married the Indian maiden who alleged seduction last week He denies guilt swears vengeance and says the case was dismissed with no prosecution The University of South Dakota law student plans to finish his course and may attend another law school while facing scrutiny over his arrest and suspected blackmail claim He owns land on the Yankton agency and has funds to pursue further study.
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Madison
S. D
Bliss
Weer River
Minn
Charles Holland
South Dakota
Minnesota
Lake County
Heath
Holland
Mankato
State
Ious
Vermillion
David Dudley
Dudley
Josephine Weston
Charles Mix County
University of South Dakota College of Law
Yankton
Plow Company Wins Suit in U S Court
Peru Plow and Implement company wins a jury verdict in Sioux Falls against W G B Harker of Kimball for 2730.13 in damages. The dispute arose after Harker sold his Kimball store to Lewis F Phillips and later joint possession led to an assignment to the Peru firm.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
United States
Peru Plow and Implement Company
W. GB. Harker
Kimball
Harker
Lewis F. Phillips
Phillips
Early Snow Arrives Across Plains With Cold Snap
Aberdeen South Dakota reports a 32 degree night and heavy northeast snow, the earliest snowfall in twelve years. Alliance Nebraska notes snow following rain, with very heavy falls in the Black Hills and Wyoming as cold weather spreads.
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Nebraska
Hills
Aberdeen
S. D
Alliance
Neb
Black Hills
Wyoming
New Town of Burke to Elect First Officers Monday
Burke South Dakota will hold its first municipal election Monday after voters approved incorporation in Gregory County. The vote will choose three trustees a town clerk an assessor a treasurer and a justice of the peace. A combined elevator and mill, costing 12 000 to 15 000 dollars and with a capacity of 100 to 125 barrels of flour daily, is planned for Burke.
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Burke
S. D
Rosebud
Gregory County
Board of County Commissioners
Teaching Unlawful Practice Highlighted by State Official
South Dakota's State Superintendent warns boards of education against employing teachers without valid state certificates. Many use out of state or no certificates, risking liability for funds and salary collection. In the recent exam, 288 applicants. 1214 passed. 31 first grade certificates granted. 183 second grade certificates. 62 second grade applicants failed. applications held up temporarily.
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South Dakota
Boards of Education
State Department of Education
Vermillion Holding Man Ritter Refuses Crossing Line
John Ritter is jailed in Clay County awaiting requisition papers from Governor Elrod to be delivered to Sioux City authorities. He is accused of obtaining money under false pretenses by borrowing 75 dollars and using mortgaged chattels as security. Ritter has prior legal troubles and refuses to cross the South Dakota border without official order.
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Ritter
Sioux City
Vermillion
S. D
John Ritter
Clay County
S. H. Elrod
McDougall
South Dakota
Iowa
Elrod
Sons Serve as Pallbearers for Local Mother
J E Becker, once deemed insane but harmless, was recaptured and sent to Yankton hospital. Mrs Matilda Anderson, about 60, died at her home north of Huron and was buried at Riverside. She leaves ten children, nine sons and one daughter. six sons and the daughter served as pallbearers at the funeral conducted by Rev. W F Long.
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W. F. Long
Buried Treasure Found by Lincoln County Farmer
Gil bert Ferris plowing in a Lincoln county field uncovered a robbers cache. A dozen pairs of trousers in good cloth, badly worn, were buried and wrapped, likely hidden at least four years ago to prevent capture with the stolen goods.
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Findson
S. D
Gilbert Ferris
Lincoln County
Children s Home Sued Over Herald Report Controversy
South Dakota officials threaten libel action against the Woonsocket Herald after a state charity secretary’s biennial remarks misstate the Children's Home society. The report links six boys to the home, though they were at a Turton boarding school, not under the home’s charge.
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Deadwood
S. D
Children’s Home Society
Lbel
Woonsocket Herald
Tipton
State Board of Charities
Children’s Friend
Sioux Falls
Reform School
Children's Home Society
South Dakota
Turton
Guenard
United States
Waterloo Cup heats at Hot Springs coursing meet
At Hot Springs South Dakota on October 19 the Waterloo Cup, a $2500 prize, saw first and second round results in the international coursing meet. Competing clubs and handlers from Chicago San Francisco Butte Denver Enid Oklahoma Central City Cottonwood Falls and more posted scores and pairings for numerous hound clashes.
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Hot Springs
S. D
Sheeley
Keogh & Loftus
Chicago
Master Fair
Thos. Forcys
J. H. Rosseter
San Francisco
L. F. Bartels
Denver
Dave Reese
Jno
The
Dyes
Frank Esslem
Mr. Bindle
Tonkin & Saunder
Butte
Miss Go Lightly
O. Ostendorff
del Reno
Lord Gerry
L. F. Bartles
Hapsey Free
Prank
Richard Anton
Blake, Tonkin & Smith
Lady Blake
Mr. Wai
Rowe & Noell
Allen & Wilson
Lord Brake
L. I. Bartels
Clifton
Jas. Robertson
Strong City
Kas
Lady Aurora
J. H. Rossiter
la Garcia
D. K. Cartier
T. McCarty
Gracie B
LaMascotte
J. J. Donagan
Whiting
Ind
Fortunate Effort
F. Esskom
Keeley’s Mall
Roman Acton
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H. Ayres
Register
Register Whealon
Ayres
Wewell
New Ulm
Minde
Ayres-Newell Land
Binford and McGuire
Secretary of the Interior
Oy Hitchcock
Carlind
Georgia
Dakota
Crawford
Move Baptist
Dakota Metropolis
Fulton
Orga
Commercial Club
Ser
Plow Company
Aurora County
Children's Home
Charity Board
Woonsocket
Celtic
Agile Spurt
Fourpaw
Mr. Parton
Lord Sifton
Mr. Brindle
Rocked Asteep
Lord Berry
Beccn Water
Miss Fair
Bartigus
Imp
Far Echo
Mr. Blue
Lady
Mr. War
Contender
Baby Aurora
Lord Blake
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