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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1906
Page
7
In Clay County farmers report large crops with winter wheat yielding 20 to 25 bushels per acre and oats reaching 60 to 65 bushels. Fruit crops including strawberries, raspberries, currants, apples, and plums are abundant with good prices. Corn lags slightly due to cool June and early July heat, but is expected to rebound.
William Mulenbach a wealthy German farmer is found dead on the barn floor beside a dying cow. Neighbors say he had not been seen for three days. Coroner and sheriff pursue inquiry but find no murder signs. Mulenbach a widower left two daughters in Aberdeen area.
A Meade county case questions whether a single state peddler license covers multiple canvassers employed by the same bugsy manufacturer. Adams and others canvassed Meade and Brule counties, with the question of multiple agents using one license under the state law yet to be judicially settled.
Historic Inn at Okobojo in Sully county known as Stage house, built in 1883 by Merit Sweny, founder of the town, served as hotel and Concord coach stop between the city and Bismarck. The structure shed tears as the first townsite building is demolished, marking end of an era for oldtime residents along the Missouri.
Federal authorities will bring suits against several parties for failing to pay rentals owed to the Sisseton and Wahpeton Indians. First defendants include Olaf Eije Ole O Eide and Ole O Lohre, white men who leased land from the tribes and allegedly did not remit rent. Any recovered funds will go to the Indians.
Eau Claire Wisconsin July 28 Carlson Harmon and Follett three men in a Palral Ia fight that killed a seven year old girl were brought to Eau Claire and jailed. One had ninety day sentence, one fifteen days and one six months for assault and battery. A coroner's jury verdict on manslaughter is pending.
Joe Jordan, an Indian from Mer gus Falls, has reportedly married his wife after being tried and acquitted at the spring term on a murder charge. The defense argued no motive existed while the prosecution contended jealousy and infatuation with another squaw drove the crime.
Nine year old Ora Klipstein son of Herman Klipstein, a Mencken merchant, was run over by a wagon in Me nogen after slipping from the vehicle. The wheels passed over his abdomen and his recovery is doubtful according to local reports.
Police dispersed a street gathering in Council Bluffs Iowa last night addressing Harry McKee a California socialist lecturer and organizer. Chief Richmond said McKee was delivering an inflammatory speech against the government and would not be allowed to proceed despite claimed mayoral permission.
Barron Wisconsin July 25 John Wall living one mile from Dallas Wisconsin burned to death in his barn struck by lightning his wife sent their young daughter to warn him the girl perished in the flames. Winona Minnesota July 28 Divers on the sunken steamer Quin cy search for a $3000 automobile that rolled off the first deck the car was being shipped from St Louis to St Paul. Fergus Falls Minnesota July 25 Deputy Marshal Rider with Westveld accused of sending obscene material through the mails Westveldt of Vining bound over to federal court bail set at 200
Mrs. Fred Dunham of Harne suffered serious burns to her face and hands when gasoline stored in a pan containing hot water exploded during her washing. The injury was not life threatening and she is expected to recover.
Dr. N. C. Moore resigns as commissioner of the Insane in Eldora Iowa citing a conflict of interest due to his role as physician for several railroads and holding passes from the companies. The resignation ends his tenure as public official while he continues medical duties for the railroads.
Fred Hookstad of Mukwonago was found dead in his barn with a crushed skull while Otto Preufert, his son in law, lay beside him. Police arrested Preufert yesterday after a quarrel between the two men. Preufert claims a horse kicked him to death.
Miss May Harris suffered leg injuries at a carnival ride when the wire supports failed, causing her to fall to the ground in Red Wing Minnesota on July 27. The incident halted the ride as attendants tended to her injuries.
Section men found a dead man believed to be a tramp near the railroad track three miles south of Heron Lake Minnesota on July 27. Both legs were severed and the man had been dead several hours. Police and coroner to investigate possible foul play and identify the deceased.
In Fergus Falls Minnesota on July 29 two men boys and a boy named Wolf faced justice court on a serious charge of attempting to lynch a companion named La Plante. A woman sighting halted the attack and the case was continued for further evidence.
In Helena Montana on July 29 the federal trial of M J Walsh and M Donahue for allegedly fencing 11000 acres of public land continued all week and may wrap up today. The defense claims complete ignorance while both men hold stakes in Donohue Tuve Stock Co and Walsh Hyves in Butte. Donohoe once managed the Butte Anaconda Pacific railroad and asserts if convicted they will appeal.
Alexander McKenzie, indicted for the December murder of William Stuart in Wanan ska, declares his innocence and vows to reveal the real killer when on the stand. He claims the murderer hides in Dakota. His parents in Prince Edward Island believe in his innocence and expect to attend the trial.
Deadwood reports Henry Nicokli, a Black Hills miner, fatally injured when attempting to remove powder from a missed hole. The explosion drove the pick through his chest between the second and third ribs, missing the heart by about half an inch. He is at the hospital with no eyesight and deemed beyond recovery. Two companions sustained only minor injuries.
Erick Engvall assisting his son in law Iinas Lewis in pulling hay at Kandiyohi Minnesota on July 29 was struck by a kick from the horse while on a hay rake. The impact smashed the leg just below the knee and may require amputation.
A July 29 blaze at M. M. Battles farm near Midway, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, destroyed two large barns a granary and several farm buildings along with hay and cattle. The house survived. Estimated loss around 20000 dollars, partially insured.
Berlin Wisconsin July 29 Mrs Foster Williams of Auroraville died yesterday from injuries when a lamp on a sewing machine tipped and ignited her clothing. A daughter attempted to aid her and suffered severe burns on hands and arms but is expected to recover.
James Doyle and James Cahill were bound over to the next term of the United States court on a charge of buying and possessing counterfeit bills. They were arrested at Scotland, South Dakota, by Chief of Police W. A. Cook and appeared for preliminary hearing before U. S. Commissioner E. B. White. The men are alleged to have had eighty six dollars in the green goods.
Anglesea New Jersey July 1 two fishing yachts the Nora and the Alvin B were driven onto the Hereford inlet bar by a heavy squall and rough seas. Thirty two aboard Nora were thrown into the water with only twenty surviving after救 a government lifeboat under Capt Henry S Ludlam rescued them. Alvin B capsized nearby. all but one were saved.
Heirs of Russell Sage in Troy plan to contest the will with James H Sage backing. The strategy: have all nephews and nieces take $25,000 and share proceeds with Sage if the contest succeeds, while a successful challenge would exclude other relatives from any payout.
A Pacific Express train on the New York Central line ran off the tracks into the Hudson near Hamburg, seven miles north of Mishkill Landing, after a landslide washed onto the rails. Three lives are reported lost, with fireman and baggage man drowned and many passengers injured. The wreck sent cars into the river and others piled on the track.
Reports from Shuesha 180 miles southeast describe renewed Armenian Tartars hostilities with bombardment by twenty one pounders. A telegram to the viceroy says hostilities ceased and five representatives from each side will draft peace terms. In Saloniki 300 Turkish troops dispersed a Greek band at Iakova near Monastir. five Greeks were killed.
Milwaukee completes a speed trial at Santa Barbara aboard the new United States cruiser Milwaukee. She arrived with accompanying ships Boston and destroyer Paul Jones, signaling a successful test and display of naval capability.
Chicago reports a power boat named Lotus from a five boat fleet sailing July 31 toward Muskegon Michigan. Fear and concern grow for the safety of Lotus crew after the vessel failed to arrive.
The article outlines South Dakota as a rising frontier with railroads expanding access, lowering prices, and boosting markets for farm produce. It highlights small state debt, strong public schools, and a robust university system, especially the Brookings agricultural college, which receives federal support and fosters scientific farming. It notes fruit growing advances and state horticultural aid, while pointing to abundant immigrant settlement and affordable land in western regions beyond the Missouri River.
Ortley in Roberts County protests an annexation attempt by real estate men who named a neighboring town Anderson and seek to swap Ortley’s identity. Rail station name remains Ortley while a post office name change request to Anderson awaits action. Original Ortley settlers threaten court action to defend their town.
Judge Smith ruled in Lyman County that saloon licenses cannot be granted in towns lacking local organization without a favorable vote in the township where the town lies. The injunction blocks county commissioners from issuing licenses in unorganized towns along rail extensions, affecting several licenses granted previously by county officials.
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