Beattie found guilty of murder with death sentence
Henry Clay Beattie Jr was found guilty of first degree murder for the July 13 killing of his wife, Louise Owen Beattie. The twelve jurors sat in prayer before delivering a unanimous verdict and the court scheduled execution by electric chair for November 2 at the Richmond jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesterfield Court
Floure
Peavy
Beattie, Jr
Beulah Binford
Beattie
Court of Appeals
Richmond
Chesterfield
Henry Claybeattie, Jr
Midlothian
Louise Owen Beattie
Watson
Virginia
Culverius
Phillips
McCue
Wendenburg
L. O. Wendenburg
Commonwealth
Mr. Wendenburg
Sle
TWO ROBBERS CAUGHT DIVIDING THE MONEY
A 12 year old son of Julius Hisenheeaum interrupted two bank robbers counting loot 12 miles southeast of Colina in Tripp county. The bandits fled after firing dynamite. The boy, warned to stay for 30 minutes, saw a pile of cash, coins, and the men’s two stacks. His recollection helped authorities trace the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
5. D
Julius Hisenheeaum
Colina
Tripp
Kaya Paha
Mr. Eisenbraum
Stilwell to Leave Milwaukee Road Post for Sioux City Firm
S. C. Stilwell, until recently assistant general attorney for the Milwaukee Road, announced plans to move November 1 to Sioux City to join Shull Farnsworth and Sammis as partner, forming Shull Farnsworth Sammis Stilwell. He has resided in Aberdeen, S D, after moving from Tyndall years ago with J D Elliott, who became Dakotas federal district judge, dissolving their Milwaukee Road ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
C. M. Stilwell
Milwaukee Road
Sioux City
Shull Farnsworth & Sammis
Shull, Farnsworth, Sammis & Stilwill
Stilwill
Tyndall
J. D. Elliott
Dakotas
Elliott
Federal District Bench
Bucklen Arnica Salve Cures Years of Fever Sore
A Freeville New York man, H. J. Barnum, suffered a stubborn fever-sore for years. He reports Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed it with hardly a scar and notes the product also treats burns, boils, eczema, cuts, bruises, swellings, corns and piles. Sold for 25 cents at Diehl & Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Barnum
Freeville
N. Y
Bucklen
Diehl & Brown
Astor Marriage In Newport Stirs Controversy And Public Interest
New York socialite Madeline Force and Col. John Jacob Astor wed at Beechwood Newport at 9 45 this morning. Rev Joseph Lambert officiated with family present. Baptist ministers later protested the choice of non cleric Rev M Straight. Astor hints at divorce implications and cruise on a yacht follow the ceremony.
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Astor and
Wliis Madeline Force
New York City
Port Villa
Joseph Lambert
Elmwood
Astor
Dwin S. Straight
Providence
R. J
M. Straight
Flax Is Only Crop To Show Increase
The September crop report lists 1911 yields and conditions for major crops. Flax shows an increase from 1910 to 1911, while corn, oats, and other staples mostly decline. The report details condition percentages, indicated yields per acre, and final yields for crops including corn, spring wheat, all wheat, oats, barley, buckwheat, potatoes, flax, rice, and hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Express Companies Trap Themselves In Rate Case
Judge C A Willard refused to hinder South Dakota from enforcing a new rate schedule after Wells Fargeg Express failed to prove its claimed 7 percent assessable value. Previously Bailey and Voorhees sought relief on a tax claim under $12 008, arguing value of horses trucks and paraphernalia. The judge set the property at 6000 and ruled a 7 percent return would require only 420 dollars yearly for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Wells Fargeg Express Company
South Dakota
C. A. Willard
Railroad Commission
Bailey & Voorhees
Sioux Falls
Willard
Plan to Irrigate 200000 Acres in South Dakota
State Engineer Lea talks with Boston syndicate via Henry C. Long about an irrigation project. Floodwaters from the Cheyenne River near Buffalo Gap would be directed over the divide between White and Bad rivers to water about 200000 acres in the White and Bad river valleys. A preliminary survey will be arranged with syndicate representatives and local parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea
Mitchell Meeting Sparks Crawford La Follette Split
In Pierre South Dakota Richards claims to lead the La Follette movement while Crawford counters with a new Mitchell meeting on September 28 to discuss Taft and progressive policies. Taft is touring the state as factions clash over reciprocity and loyalty between Richards and Crawford amid a split in La Follette support.
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Wisconsin
Taft
Crawford
Washington
Prairies
la Follette
Wisconsin Statesman
Richards
Crawford Richards
Wuron
Lafollette
Progressive League
Coma
Kk. L. Senn
John Sutherland
Mitchell Corn Palace
South Dakota
Huron
State Delegation Support in Primary Vote Prediction
The passage states that all state delegates will back the president in the campaign except Senator Crawford. It predicts that when the primary votes are counted, the delegation will be effectively instructed by the people to support the president and his policies.
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Crawford
Price shifts show mixed changes for farm goods
Department of Agriculture release compares September 1 price levels to last year for crops and livestock. Potatoes up 56 percent, barley up 4.6, rye up 8.8, buckwheat up 1.4, corn down 0.6, chickens down 67, flax down 7.5, butter down 8.3, eggs down 19.3, wheat down 11.4, cotton down 118.1 percent. For August 16 comparisons, cabbage up 30.7, sweet potatoes up 0, clover seed up 28.02, onions up 16.2, milk up 0.5, apples down 1.1, beef and veal down around 4-5, lambs and sheep down about 8-15, wool down 17.9.
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United States
Department of Agriculture Today
Physician Hurt In Night Hunting Trip Crash Near Kimball
Saturday evening Dr Ih Ey King and four companions in a car headed toward Kimball collided with another vehicle in darkness. King suffered two fractured ribs and a dislocated shoulder, while a driver was knocked unconscious briefly. The party used the least damaged car to return to Kimball for medical aid as Mrs King and Dr Delaney visited later.
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Dr. Ih
Ey King
Fred Wedehaure
Oney Smith
Kimball
Dr. King
Mrs. King
Dr. Delaney
Mitchell
Dr Delaney
Major Scriven Receives New Title in Rosebud Region
Major John Scriven, long time allotment agent for the government, visits Dallas and says field work in Todd and Washabaugh counties will be done by October and opening of the two counties could occur as early as next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Scriven
Gregory County
John
Mitchell
Dallas News
Scriven
Hay
John Scriven
Rose
Body of 7 year old An nie Lemberger found in Lake Monona
The body of Annie Lemberger aged 7 kidnapped from her home four days earlier was discovered in Lake Monona. Authorities report blunt force trauma to the head and say there are no leads on the assailants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Annie Lemberger
Lake Monona
Bailey 10 Leave Senate as Friend of Corporations
Kansas City Missouri reports on Joseph W Bailey of Texas a former congressman and senator once an anti corporate critic now hints at leaving the Senate. The piece notes his past opposition to trusts his later ties with large companies and questions about his re election prospects amid Texas opposition. It cites past investigations and loans and mentions his stance on reciprocity and lumber imports.
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Bailey
Senate
Kansas City
Joseph W. Bailey
Texas
Sailey
Twelve Hous
Heney
Waemeter
Exan
Cotops of Commerce
United States Senate
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
The
Standard
Waters-Piecree Company
Congress
Lorimer
Washington
Canada
Doctor Thrall Injured in Huron Yard Accident
Dr W H Thrall a notable South Dakota state missionary of the Congregational church met a serious accident in his yard near Huron He tripped over a hammock and twisted his ankle breaking a bone He is entirely incapacitated and unable to move about for several weeks
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Huron
S. D
W.H. Thrall
South Dakota
Congregational Church
Thrall
No Need to Stop Work Electric Bitters Ad
An ad urges readers that stopping work when ordered by doctors weakens health. It claims Electric Bitters restore tone and vigor, preventing breakdown and building strength. It touts immediate benefits from the first dose and guarantees satisfaction with each 60 cent bottle, sold by Diehl and Brown.
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Wete Gell Siade
Harkers
Tripe County
Roy
Carpenter
Newport
R. I
Col
John Jacob
Beechwood
L.S
Boston
Pierre
Quarrel
R. O. Richards
Black Hills
Big Stone Lake
Physician
DR. B. BE
King
Njured
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