Vertical ore ledges in Black Hills seen as future mining core
Experts and South Dakota mining men expect the Black Hills vertical ledges to be opened up more thoroughly. Three parallel vein systems run northerly to southeasterly with cross veins of higher grade gold and tin deposits in parts. Central portions show greatest richness and potential, with plans for practical development this summer.
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Hilla
Black Hills
Rockerville
Pactola
Galena
Keystone
Silver City
Custer Peak
Roubaix
Deadwood
Custer
Hill City
Mystic
Rochford
Bald Mountain
Western South Dakota Freight Rates Reduced Across Most Classes
The South Dakota state board of railroad and railway commissioners adopted a new freight schedule cutting rates by 41 to 10 percent on many merchandise classes with an average 16 percent cut. Immigrant movables shows about 50 percent reduction for 300 mile carloads, while 520 mile shipments fall from 76 to 35 cents per hundred pounds. Most local freight moves within 125 miles, and groceries and household goods gain the largest benefit. Railways are expected to accept the rates without court challenges.
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South Dakota
State Board of Rallr Aad
Sioux Falls
Prohibition Party Names Ticket at Millea Convention
The Prohibition state convention at Millee adopted a platform and nominated a full ticket. G R Wiskine of Mitchell and ES Chappell of Hot Springs for congress. G F Knappen of Brookings for governor. W T Rafferty of Miller for secretary of state. Hendrick Hendrickson of Wessington Springs for superintendent of public instruction. Ben Brave of Reliance and others named as electors. Speakers hinted Braver’s Sioux heritage could mobilize several thousand Indian votes.
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G. F. Knappen
Brookings
Millee
Congress
G. R. Wiskine
Mitchell
ES. Chappell
Hot Springs
Wrookings
W.T Rafferty
Miller
G.W. Hill
Parker
G.Y. Brown
Northville
H. E. Roberts
Pierre
Earl C. Pitcher
Stour Falls
Hendrick Hendrickson
Wessington Springs
Lee Woodward
Pollock
Ben Brave
Reliance
M. G. Dunlap
Canton
H. W. Reineick
Paulkton
William McKenzie
Britton
Hen Brave
Prohibition
Orman and Crook Work Taken Over by Hayes Bros in Belle Fourche
After months of delay the bankruptcy of Orman and Crook ends as Hayes Bros of Janesville Wisconsin take over the irrigation district contract near Belle Fourche. A New York bond company sees potential profit and plans to complete about 700000 worth of work to meet the government accord. Work starts this week to fulfill the contract terms.
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Hayes Brog
Jannavilje
Wis
Boatline
Stot
Etlemel
Havas Bros
Mysterious Lodger Ends Life After Hiding Identity
A well dressed unknown man, middle aged, locked himself in a lodging house room at Halle Fourche. After thirty hours his body was found in a pool of blood with a gunshot wound to the head. No one heard the shot and no motive was stated. authorities deem it a probable suicide.
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Migg
Helle Fourche
Dog Travels 200 Miles Back to Old Farm
A faithful shepherd belonging to Wilbur Lane left a Brookings county farm after six weeks and, after traveling over 200 miles, returned to the original Union county farm. The dog escaped from a locked barn during transit, prompting a remarkable long distance journey.
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Old Farm
Wilbur Lane
Union County
South Dakota
Brookings County
Lane
Hire Teachers for Next Term Attorney General Clark Opinion
Attorney General Clark refutes his predecessor and says a continuing school board can contract for a year even if all members change. He notes that the board as a fixed legal entity remains capable of contracting for teachers when available, guiding under South Dakota’s current educational law constraints.
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Clark
Pyle
South Dakota
South Dakota Socialists Propose State Ticket at Pierre Convention
Socialists from about six counties met in Pierre and adopted resolutions denouncing federal actions and proclaiming the present government anarchistic. The convention elected Francis Atwood and Freeman Knowles as delegates to the national gathering and outlined a state ticket with values and offices including senator H C Middleton and governor John C Knapp.
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Pierre
Alice Knowles Anderton
Terry
Francis Atwood
Brown County
Freeman Knowles
Lawrence County
M. G. Opsah
Minnehaha
James Kirwan
Lawrence
H.C. Middleton
Beadle
United States
Thomas G. Deffeback
Butle
H. Goodfellow
Brookings
Congress
John C. Knapp
Roberts
F. C. Lippert
Joseph Hinton
Prohibitionists Appeal Primary Law Case to SD Supreme Court
South Dakota Prohibitionists led by Quincy Lee Morro and Aubrey Law of Brookings challenged the modern primary law. They filed a state ticket under the old 1903 statute, were refused, and sought an order to show cause with an April 15 hearing. The nine count attack aims to render the primary law ineffective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Supreme Court
Quincy Lee Morro
Aubrey Lawrened
Brookings
Secretary of State
Potter County Grand Jury Backs New Court House
The grand jury denounces Potter County jail as a disgrace and fire trap and deems the present court building inadequate. It urges construction of a new courthouse and related facilities at Gettysburg to elevate the county’s public buildings.
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Grand Jury
Potter County
Gettysburg
Fire Claims Life of Lindstrand in Paulding Sleep Fire
Charles Lindstrand a qweelsman died at Paulding Miet when flames from bedclothing ignited as he slept. The alarm sounded as the hand went to siren but he could not awaken before the fire spread.
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Charles Lindstrand
Governor Camphill Reports Escapee Captured in Bedias
The state notes that A J Kelly alias G W Moore, a penitentiary convict who escaped Huntsville prison about three weeks ago, has been captured at Bedias Texas while conducting a prohibited religious meeting where his identity was revealed.
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Gov. Camphill
A.J. Kelly
Aliair G. W. Moore
Huntsville
Bedias
Tex
Kammel Hopeful in Return to Fatherland Trial
Gustave Kammel, accused of poisoning his wife with oatmeal last winter, expects to return to Germany after Judge Boucher opens court at Miller on April 21. Their son nearly died from the same poisoned breakfast, and the defense claims the old man denies hatred or motive, while awaiting trial on the alleged murder.
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Boucher
Miller
Gustave Kammel
Juan
Germany
Townsend Tesmond & Voortils President Dies by Suicide
John J. Desmond, president of the Townsend Tesmond & Voortils company in New York, died by his own hand at his home in the city.
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John J. Desmond
Townsend, Tesmond & Voortils Com Manufacturers
New York
That City
Farmer's Gun Halts Posse in Hyde County Siege
Milton Melzer, a Hyde County farmer, held a sheriff's posse at bay for eighteen hours from evening until noon after shots were fired. An attorney advised surrender. Melzer was bound over in $1,000 bonds.
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Milton Melzer
Hyde County
Arty
Elzer
Thieves Den Unearthed Convicted Family Crimes
Three Graham family members are convicted in Madison for burglary and larceny as part of a systematic theft ring. The father was previously arrested and sentenced after stealing a buggy. the two sons offered a millet weed stake for sale and were identified by farmer Henry Huntemer. Searches of the Letterman farm and a city outskirts house recovered farm tools, grain, clothes, and other items. A starving horse found dead was removed for disposal. Authorities continue to seek the youngest son and expect later arrests.
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Madison
Graham
Fatter
Minnehaha
Gratum
HawWils
Henrry Huntemer
Letterman
Nouth
Thin City
Phil Thomas
LAWNS ALL ABLAZE Prairie Fire Fights in Crockaton
Prairie fire threatens High Land Park northwest addition in Crookston Minnesota as high winds push flames toward residences. An engine responds to defend property and residents, including the homes of George A. Ralph and E. M Walah, with men, boys and water buckets fighting the blaze.
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Crockaton
Crookston
Minn
Highland Park
Minnesota Drainage
George A. Ralph
E. M Walah
Dam Ger
Boy Hero Saves Mother's Life in Kenosha Fire
A five year old boy, Ohma Shafer Jr., saved his mother from a blaze after she stepped on a match and clothing caught fire. He tore off the burning garments despite severe burns to himself, his act risking his life as his mother nearly perished.
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Kenosha
Wis
Ohma Shafer
Faseline
Opening of Schnasbe County Indian lands to settlement debated
Cheyenne Indians at a general agency meeting objected to opening a Northern Strip of their reservation. Delegates from Chunder Butte White Horse Cherry Creek and agency districts urged tribal use of lands and 25 year protection before open to whites. They requested government payments and expenses for representatives to Washington to push their views.
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Tiana
Tate
General Agency
Chunder Butte
White Horse
Cherry Creek
Agency
Schouse County
Schausse County
Indiana
Amd AG
Washington
Prairie Fire Ravages Farms Near Barnesville
A prairie fire swept Skree Elkton and Parke townships on Saturday destroying a house granary and barn owned by Mrs. Personne of Skree with no insurance. Another farm dwelling burned but no deaths. Farmers saved several buildings by fighting the flames and plowing furrows ahead of the fire.
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Barnesville
Minn
Skree
Elkton
Parke
Personne
Tailor Jules Drube Dies By Self Inflicted Gunshot
In Winona Ainn on April 21 Jules Drube a 77 year old retired tailor killed himself with a shotgun after attempting hanging indicated by a rope noose and a bottle of chlorform found in his room the remains were discovered yesterday morning.
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Winona Tallor
Winona
Ainn
Jules Drube
Tallor
Die
Alec
Rats Chew Up $600 Savings in Trunk
Laborer Joe Perro of Washburn Wisconsin reports he kept $600 in his trunk for a Canada trip. Rats chewed the bills to tatters, ruining the savings he intended to use for travel. The total loss is described as complete and alarming.
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Washburn
Wis
Joe Perro
Mastertay
Perro
Canada
City Wins Suit Over Water Franchise Expiration
Sioux Falls defeats the South Dakota Water Company in U S court with Judge Carland ruling the company had no rights beyond the twenty year contract dated April 9 1884. The receiver Purdy overseen by Crullette faces removal of contracts to supply water past the term, impacting street mains and public supply.
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Carland
City of Sioux Pally
Tudge Carland
United States Court
City of
Sioux Inux
South Dakota Water Company
Ad J
Purdy
Ecommuniy
He Etty
Oil Water Company
Sioux Falla
Merecriver
Mir Collet
Tdi Carlind
Auto roam to resort ties Grand Forks Crookston
Grand Forks interests will be called on Monday to join the Crookston committee in studying the road between Crookston and Maple Lake. The goal is to grade the route for automobile traffic linking Crookston Grand Forks and the northern valley resort.
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Grand Forks
Crookston
Minn
Crookston Committee
Maple Lake
Northern Valley Pleasure Resort
Cattleman Not Guilty in Government Land Fence Trial
Helena Montana April 21 The jury acquitted John T Murphy a prominent Helena banker and large Northwest stockman who faced a charge of fencing 9000 acres of government land. The two week trial was bitterly contested by the defense and prosecution.
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Montana
Government Land
Helena
Mont
John T. Murphy
Murphy
Helens
Northwest
Towns Make Up. Huron and Sioux City Tie for Friendship
The Stony City Commercial club hosted a Friday gathering to heal old enmity with Sioux City. The Sioux City Siesta, aided by the Women’s Commercial club, helped foster a cordial reception in Huron on April 21.
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Huron
S. J
Stony City Commercial Club
Sioux City
Sidue City Siesta
Iwuren Commercial Club
Fire at Light Plant Damages Interior Structure
A blaze at a light plant destroyed interior sections and caused significant damage. Officials report the fire origin remains unknown and investigators will examine nearby areas for clues as teams coordinate with local authorities.
Eau Claire Men Indicted In Local Casino Case
Fay Claire Wisconsin faces an indictment related to a murky case about alleged bets and investments. Officials say misdeeds involve Bartier and Moon of the community and reference a scheme connected to local residents.
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Eau Claire
Fay Claire
Wis
Bolso
Talo
Bartier
Moon
Boy Dies After Ball Game Incident in Willmar
Corey Tiawhing, twelve, son of Mr and Mrs W Wywking, died yesterday. He had been injured in an accident while playing ball several weeks earlier in Willmar Minnesota.
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Fata Willmar
Corey Tiawhing
Mr. W
Wywking
Burt
Prairie Fire Causes Heavy Loss Near Yoln
A prairie fire near Yoln has caused significant damage with twenty five volunteers forming a hastily organized line to defend the area. Many haystacks were destroyed and property losses are reported as substantial.
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Yankton
Killie
Dean's Kidney Pills End Kidney Trouble Claims
Lionel M. Heath of San Bernardino describes years of back pain frequent urination dropsy and rheumatic kidney symptoms cured five years ago by Dean's Kidney Pills. He says the remedy was thorough and praises the product sold by all dealers at 50 cents for two boxes Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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San Bernardino
Lionel M. Heath
Eighth Street
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Not Noticeable
Prospective buyer remarks on the car experience while an auto demonstrator touts a model with an advanced shock absorber for a smooth ride.
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Auto Demonstrator
Cure at City Mission Ends in Recovery
A young woman troubled with scabies and illness came to a city mission. After seven weeks with little progress, use of Cuthura Soap Resolvent and Ointment led to recovery in five weeks. Laura Jane Bates 85 Fifth Ave New York March 11 1907.
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Laura Jane Bates
Fifth Ave
New York
N. Y
Mar
Gambling in Apples Speculation in New York State Fruit
Speculators bought immature Baldwin and Greening crops across rural New York State and Canoga, wagering on future apple output. Losses top $2,000,000 as holders rush to liquidate while buyers hold back, likening the market to curbside betting on stocks.
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Blomsom
New York State
Canoga
Npnle
Baldwins
Greenings
New York Herald
Coffee Eyes and Postum Cure Reported in Oswego Mont
A case from Oswego Montana describes eye weakness and pains linked to coffee exposure. A woman quits coffee and drinks Postum coffee substitute, noting improved vision and reduced symptoms after several weeks. Also cited are anecdotes of others who stopped coffee and saw health gains, attributed to Postum by the advertiser.
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Oswego
Mont
Mushind
Telgbor
Wisingaliv
Postum
Postum Co
Burtle Creek
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Prohibs Rame Ticket
Orma
Kammel
Farmer's Gun
Schnasbe County
Beinneska
Minthia
Helen Te Stanton
Gant Wel
Firthners
Mattientes
Bunny
City Mission
Cutiura
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