Towner ends life after alleged troubles near Belvidere
F W Towner a rancher seven miles south of Belvidere reportedly killed himself with laudanum after leaving town on horseback with his wife and family. He was revived briefly in Belvidere but died later ensued by medical efforts. Officials suspect financial troubles prompted the act. he leaves a wife and four daughters. Kadoka Press report.
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Towner
Kadoka
Kadoka Press
Railroad Sues Scenic Over Taxation Dispute
Rapid City judge to hear Civil Court case as Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railroad sues Scenic for allegedly collecting excess taxes in 1908 and 1909. Case opens this week with tax dispute against the town of Scenic.
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Brailroad Sues Scenic
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
June Rise Coming in Pierre D A June 1
The Missouri River rise brings high water this spring, nearing the nine foot mark and continuing to rise. Observers expect abundant moisture for crops in the Missouri valley, with last year’s rises less notable. If old indicators hold, this could yield one of the best crop years in the state.
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Pierre
Missouri River
Missouri Valley
Jine
Amended Isolated Tract Law Passes Both Houses
The amended isolated tract law allows sale of public land narrow tracts not exceeding a quarter section that are mountainous or rough, if adjacent landowners apply. The provision enables adjoining landowners to buy rough land by the river brakes, signaling responsive legislation for settlers and farmers.
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Congress
South Dakota
Chamberlain June 5 Case Highlights Historic Northwest Ruling
A Northwest state case from June 5 stands out as one of the rare legal milestones in regional judicial history. Details indicate a significant interpretation of precedent and implications for related disputes. The ruling affects parties involved and may shape future court decisions in similar matters.
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Chamberlain
Northwest
Man Paralyzed by Electric Shock on West Ninth Street
Sioux Falls South Dakota June 1 Lewis Bell a laborer is in very serious condition at home after contacting a live electric wire while trimming trees on West Ninth street. An electric current of about 2300 volts passed through his body last morning, suspending him in the air for about three minutes until the power plant shut off the current. He fell to the ground unconscious, recovered before being taken home where several physicians treated him.
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Kimball Graphic
Parcels Post
Sioux Falls
Lewis Bell
West Ninth Street
Lewis
DIES SUDDENLY OF SAMPLE IN ILLINOIS CLAIMANT
W. S. Bell, an old soldier living on Plum Creek, died suddenly Monday afternoon while preparing to haul water. He had recently returned from Illinois after wintering there, stooped to rinse a tube and collapsed. The body was shipped to Moline, Illinois, with family accompanying him.
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Plum Creek
Illinois
Geo
Moline
Ili
van Metre Mewnenger
Indictments Returned in Wolf Hide Fraud Case
Deadwood South Dakota June 1 Federal grand jury returned indictments against Pennington County Auditor John Fall and his brother Deputy David A. Fall. Also charged is F R K Hewlett of Rapid City wealthy hide dealer. The two Fall brothers charged with using the mails to defraud while Hewlett faces conspiracy. Case stems from alleged wolf bounty frauds in Pennington County and mail involvement in collecting wolf hides.
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Pennington County
David A. Fall
F. R. K. Hewlett
Rapid City
South Dakota
United States
Post Office
Price kid fakes human skeleton scare in Lead
A 15 year old named Price from Lead concocts a story of finding a human skeleton near the road to Kirk, then secretly reassembles a steer skeleton to resemble bones. Officials discover the ruse. expedition returns with bones left in place as Price hides.
Freak turkey with two bodies found near Haven
A newspaper correspondent reports a farm near Haven, Aberdeen area, is home to a turkey with two bodies and two sets of legs. The single head and twin bodies allow it to scratch and forage as if two birds in one, a curiosity of farm life.
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Haven
Aberdeen
Pierre Sees Smoke Shroud From Timber Fires
A June 1 afternoon in Pierre featured a strong south wind and unusually high heat with a haze of smoke or fine dust obscuring view for blocks. The smoky veil resembled days of old when Montana timber fires sent smoke over the region.
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Pierre
Montana
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