McLellan Estate Declared Property of South Dakota
Sioux Falls Sept 2 After a nine year contest the estate of John McLellan has been declared the property of the state by Judge Whiting. McLellan, an eccentric bachelor of Irish descent, died in an elevator accident in the Vanpops block without a will. Claims by relatives abroad were ignored as the court ruled the estate now belongs to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Walls
S. B
Varios
John Meclellan
Whiting
Ninth
John McClelan
Vanpps
I Mity
Ise. Ie
Bloek
Fourth Deeres
Ensland
Nustridia
Caudade
Opie
Supreme Court
Man Exiled to Norway Over Love Affair Incident
Lincoln county authorities face a crisis as a young man, Ingval Wieiskal, becomes reckless with threats of killing. He is exiled to Norway after failing to sustain a romance in Cocauntey. The blurred report mentions a strained relationship ending in punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County
Ingval Wieiskal
Norway
Passenger Train Wrecks Near Aberdsen South Dakota
A west bound passenger train from St Paul derailed about 25 miles east of Aberdsen. Engineer Taylor of Minneapolis badly injured while the fireman escaped by jumping. Mail and baggage cars left the track but avoided serious damage. The wreck occurred near the site of a previous freight wreck weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdsen
S. D
Stu. Paul
St. Paul
Here
Taylor
Minneapolis
Burglar Captured After Home Invasion Near Emery
Mrs F K Taylor awoke to a burglar beside her in a south of Emery farmhouse. Her father Chas Majerus aided but the intruder escaped, later found asleep at a straw stack. He identified himself as Andrew Smith of St Paul Minn and is held in Trancon county jail on burglary charges awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Smith
St. Paul
Minn
State Circuit
Transon County
Brewer’s 10000 Bushel Crop Prompts Elevator Idea
Bridgewater South Dakota September 2 John Brewer a leading farmer near town has finished threshing his 10000 bushel small grain crop Wheat averaged 18 bushels per acre and barley 40 oats light yield He considers building an elevator for private use Aaron Kelly of Bridgewater lays claim to McCook County’s oldest resident At 97 he remains active and recently helped fence town property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgewater
S. D
John Brewer
Akeley Named Dean of College of Engineering at South Dakota
Vermillion September 2 Professor L E Akeley appointed dean of the College of Engineering at the State University to succeed Dean Pell who resigned He will also head the College of Arts and Sciences and the electrical engineering department remains under his supervision Akeley has taught at the University of South Dakota for 22 years and knows the work well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermillion
S. D
E. Akeley
College of Engineering
State University
Dean Pell
College of Arts and Sciences
Electrical Engineering
Dean Akeley
University of South Dakota
General A P Stewart Dies in Biloxi Confederate Hero
Biloxi Mississippi September 2 General Alexander P Stewart one of the last two surviving lieutenant generals of the Confederate army died at his Biloxi home after a long illness. He commanded major forces in the Civil War and later served in public life. News of his death comes as a historic marker of the Confederacy's late war leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Biloxi
Miss
Alexander P. Stewart
New Town Sites to Be Located in Tripp County
The Tripp county homestead opening will bring about one million acres of prime land in a gently undulating region with buffalo grass and rich loam soil. Land will be sold at $6 per acre for pre June 1 filings, with many townsites planned along the Northwestern railroad route, attracting investors and promising rapid growth including a potential county seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory
S. Jo
Tripp County
Jane
Cripp Comunty
Pring County
Wa Tarm
Hidin
Aieten
Reilroad
Black Hills
Yvonue
Poor Lo Learning Thrift as Indian Land Allotments Rise
Colonel J K Dee, acting allotting agent for the Indian department, plans to move his family to Pierre. He allotted 480 parcels on Crow Creek and 270 on Lower Brule, with Cheyenne reservations to follow, where 2,000 applications await allotments, potentially 1,280,000 acres open next year. Indians shift to productive tracts, abandoning earlier “breaks,” as some allotments promise large profits, including Iron Lightning and his family receiving 3,200 acres worth about $48,000 when opened for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Dee
Indian Department
Pierre
Deets
Crow Creek
Lower Moule
Lower Brule
Iron Lightning
Cheyenne Reservation
Taking Testimony in Telephone Controversy in Vermillion
Vermillion South Dakota September 1 The city proceedings to oust Northwestern Telephone from streets and alleys moved to the third stage taking evidence before Referee John L Jolley appointed by federal Judge Carland Northwestern sought renewal of its franchise in 1905 for a local exchange city refused without compensation The company contends the long distance line ordinance is a perpetual franchise for local business It obtained a restraining order preventing pole and wire removal and named referees in Vermillion and Saint Paul to hear testimony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermillion
S. D
Northwestern Telephone Company
John L. Jolley
Carhind
Northwestern Company
No Trace of Eddy Missing Groom Mystifies Wooster
Ralph W Eddy a traveling salesman for a New York Chicago firm failed to attend his marriage to Miss Lucy Warren in Wooster Ohio last Saturday night. His father suspects mental distress from heat and Cuban fever while citing a bank deposit of 1100 as no checks drawn since the disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Ohio
Ralph W. Eddy
New York
Chicago
Lucy Warren
J. Ridday
Eddy
Go Bank
Worker crushed at Duquesne steel plant by steam hammer
Pittsburg Sept 1 A foreign worker slipped while operating a steam hammer at the Duquesne steel plant and his head was crushed beneath the hammer. He died as a result of the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Duquesne Steel Plant
Big Grain Crop in South Dakota Described as Largest Yet
Reports from many points in South Dakota say the grain crop is exceptionally large this season with corn maturing fast and fields yielding up to 100 bushels per acre. Warm weather is expected to finish threshing before frost, while spring wheat and barley show strong yields. Vermillion notes the state college law building project, funded at 50,000 dollars, shaping up as a prominent architectural work for the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D
South Dakota
Bon Homme
Waoy
Vermillion
S. J
Auran
College of Liw
Dbi Ae
Dean Sterling
Joseph Swarz
Sioux Ipnlls
University Law School
Middle West
Pedford
Department of Medical Jurisprudence
Woman Held for Murder Without Bail in Vermillion
Christina Clark, 34, is held without bail after a preliminary exam in Vermillion South Dakota for the murder of her husband on their Alsen area farm last week. The defense offered no testimony and the case advances to the next circuit court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermillion
S. D
Alsen
Christina Clark
South Dakota Women’s Clubs Name Officers
The South Dakota Federation of Women’s clubs completed officer selections. President Mrs Johnson of Fort Pierre. vice president Mrs McGee of Rapid City. recording secretary Mrs Hoover of Gettysburg. corresponding secretary Miss Hall of Milbank. treasurer Mrs Anderson of Webster. auditor Mrs Hendericks of Sioux Falls. eastern division correspondent Mrs Fairbanks of Huron. western division correspondent Mrs Huey of Bonesteel. general federation secretary Mrs Stutenroth of Watertown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Federation
Pierre
S. D
South Dakota Federation of Women’s Clubs
Johnson
Fort Pierre
McGee
Rapid City
Hoover
Gettysburg
Hall
Milbank
Anderson
Webster
Hendericks
Sioux Falls
Fairbanks
Huron
Huey
Bonesteel
General Federation
Stutenroth
Watertown
Frederickson's Slayer Caught After Three Weeks in Hills
Charles Hayes alias William Dunn, sought for murdering Samuel Frederickson, was captured by four farmers northeast of Sturgis South Dakota after hiding in the hills three weeks. He swallowed poison when surrounded but suffered no ill effects while being prepared for return to Spearfish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D
Charles Hayes
William Dunn
Sturgis
Samuel Frederickson
Belle Fourche
Dunn
Lead South Dakota notes stir debates and land drawing
In Lead the socialists challenge major parties to joint debates. Bath yields 11 to 18 bushels per acre for blue stem and Scotch fire wheat. Yankton Herald expects 100000 to register for Tripp county lands draws open in October. Deadwood’s team threatens to crimp Lead again. Pine Ridge Agency officials pursue church-based assimilation of Indians. Deadwood complains of unbranded cattle theft near city limits. Pierre Capital Journal urges voters to defeat the new divorce law, calling it more significant than many think.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Yankton Herald
Tripp
Deadwood
Pine Ridge
Pierre Capital-Journal
Capital-Journal
Capital Journal
Floods Cut Trinidad Off as Heavy Rain Kills Ten
The heaviest rain ever known in Trinidad Colorado nearly isolates the town from communication. Ten lives are reported lost at Folsom, about 100 miles south, where the flood severely damages the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
Colo
Folsom
State reports $285.7 million in assessed property values up 1
The state board completed figures showing total assessed values at $285,696,268, up from last year by 1. Real estate and town lots led gains with new wealth from farm land, railroads, and utilities. County increases include Aurora and Lawrence. new oil activity in Stanley and nearby areas fuels heat and power prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Aus
Wessleéhink
Sime Board
Aurora
Hrale
Hartes Mix
Chirk
Day, Hand
Dlanson
Kryde
Jernald
Wry
Junyman
McPherson
Stanley County
David Carman
Spotless County Records Highlight Financial Health
Wessington Springs notes Jerauld County leads in fiscal responsibility with no debt or bonds, no saloons, and no inmates in the state penitentiary since South Dakota joined the union. Three thriving towns in the county showcase prosperity and orderly governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wessington Springs
Ss. D
Mass Meeting Favors Lighting System in Scotland
A mass meeting of citizens called by the city council voted to install an electric lighting system at Scotland. No one opposed the plan. Efforts toward forming a local company are underway and, if successful, the city council will grant the franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
SL. D
Racey arraigned for Stewart murder in Huron
Louis Racey was arraigned before Justice Geddis in Huron on murder charges in the death of George L. Stewart at Wolsey. He waived examination and awaits December circuit court. Racey, from Kansas City, Missouri, claimed no recollection beyond admitting the hat found with Stewart, drinking and quarreling with the victim. The case relies on bloodstained clothing and brutal injuries to Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Louis Racey
Geddis
George L. Stewart
Wolsey
Racey
Kansas City
Stewart
Brookings
Illinois
South Dakota Notes Highlight Education and Bonds Vote
The Aberdeen Daily News notes divorce business harms SD society while Deadwood hosts indoor outings. Murdo schools get support and a bond proposal for a new building passes narrowly. Uncle John D fame questioned inDeadwood. Pierre Capital and Journal reports 1,700 teacher applicants, up 40 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen Daily News
South Dakota
Deadwood
Murdo
John D
Pierre Capital and Journal
Conference on U S mining conditions and fatalities
A Pittsburg gathering includes Victor Watteyne from Belgium, Clarence Hall of the U S Geological Survey, and J W Paul of West Virginia to study recent mine disasters at Monongahela, Jacobs Creek, and Fayette City. International experts Desborough and Meissner join, with $150,000 Congress funding. they will also visit the Hanna Wyoming mine tragedy. Eight weeks will cover the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
United States
Victor Watteyne
Belgian Department
New York
Clarence Hall
United States Geological Survey
J. W. Paul
Department of Mines of
West Virginia
Monongahela
W. Va
Jacobs Creek
Fayette City
Desborrough
England
Herr Meissner
Germany
Wauteyne
Congress
Hanna
Wyo
What was done with $31 gift
County Superintendent H K French completed union county libraries and sent them to rural and small graded schools. A library fund, boosted by 81, now totals 380, the largest since the law began. An anonymous Sioux City gift of 81 funded books, including Birds of the Northwest by Charles E Haglmes and Louisiana Purchase by Hitchcock, reaching all libraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ln Point
S. D
H. KK. French
Union County
Sioux City
French
Webber
Northwest
South Dakota
Chas. E. Haglmes
Sioux Falls
Louisiana Purchase
Hitchcock
Nichols Named U.S. Commissioner in Meade County
Sioux Falls reports Charles B. Nichols a western state resident has been appointed by Judge Carland of the U.S. court to the post of United States commissioner with headquarters at Bonella Springs in Meade county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
Chas. B. Nichols
Carland
United States Court
United States
Bonella Springs
Meade County
Duck hunt tragedy near Monroe claims young man
In Marion South Dakota on August 28 a young man named Gross son of Nick Gross residing near Monroe was instantly killed by an accidental shotgun discharge. Reports say he and other youths were duck hunting near a small lake when the accident happened with few details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion, S. D
Gross
Nick Gross
Monroe
Jalmer Johnson Injured In Broncho Collision
Jalmer Johnson suffered a broken leg in two places when his broncho collided with another buggy at high speed in Garretson. He was thrown from the controlled unit after the wheels tangled with the other buggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garretson
S. D
Jalmer Johnson
Boy Thrown From Wagon Is Seriously Injured
Emil Miller fourteen year old son of Alex Miller, a local farmer, was thrown from a hay rack suffering several broken ribs and internal injuries though he is now recovering. CHas Trickle sold his farm the old Fitts homestead south of town to Ed Torkelson for sixty dollars per acre with possession to begin in March. L C Kallstrom, a leading local farmer, bought four hundred eighty acres near Mandan and rented two sections for years as he plans a Seattle business push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandan
N. D
Seattle
Millionaire Miner Plans Long Vacation in Seattle
Nome financier John Grosth, who struck gold early in Alaska, announces a holiday to attend the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition in Seattle from June 1 to October 16, 1909. Despite immense wealth, he continues daily mining work and long shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grosth
Seattle
Ad men in session at advertising clubs convention
Kansas City August 28 Advertising men of national reputation gathered by the hundreds for the opening of the fourth annual convention of associated advertising clubs of America. Noted figures from newspapers and other advertising fields will discuss important topics today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Associated Advertising Clubs of America
Haileyville Mine Disaster Entombs Oklahoma Miners
McAlester Okla Aug 28 One of the southwest’s worst mine disasters occurs at Haileyville Oklahoma coal mine No 1 when 25 to 30 miners are entombed by a fierce fire. Rescue is impossible due to flames and oil explosions. Most entombed are foreigners. several nearby workers escape as crowds gather in grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAlester
Okla
Southwest
Haileyville
Hailey-Oklahoma
Andrew Carnegie Gives Relief to Miners Families
Wigan England August 28 Andrew Carnegie donated 7000 dollars for the relief of families of 70 miners who died in the Maypole coal mine explosion on August 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigan
England
Andrew Carnegie
Maypole
Child's Foot Mangled in Mower Sickle Bar
Worthington Minn Aug 28 The four year old daughter of Charles Drake Brewster had the left foot amputated and the right foot mangled by a mower’s sickle bar yesterday The father was cutting weeds when the child ran out and into the bar She is in Worthington where doctors hope to save the right foot The 2 year old son of Rev Carl Oberg was mangled by a family dog The dog attacked the child in the face and scalp and was shot The boy was treated and no serious results are expected
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthington
Minn
Charles Drake
Brewster
Carl Oberg
Indian Lake Baptist Church
Dies at Age of 112 Never Sick A Day
Pittsburg reports Charlotta P. Reddick, a Black woman said to be 113, died after a large supper of fried potatoes. Her husband Richard Reddick, once claimed 130, died years earlier. The couple reportedly lived in harmony until a 100th birthday quarrel over whisky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Charlotta P. Reddick
Richard Reddick
Mrs. Reddick
Theatrical Trust Investigation Gathers Momentum
Washington observes rising government pressure as evidence mounts against the theatrical trust. A Maryland manager lists theaters and managers involved while vaudeville promoter William Morris and Felix Isman push for action. Investigators led by W M Roadstrom prepare a report on possible remedies within a week or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Theatrical Trust
Maryland
Trust
W. M. Roadstrom
Department
New York
W. S. Thompson
William Morris
Felix Isman
Philadelphia
Thompson
Roadstrom
Also Mentioned on This Page
McLellan
Akeley
Frederickson
Colorado
Nichols
Wash
Nome
Alaska
Earth
New Jerusalem
Grosth
Oklahoma
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!