Reunion of Chesterfields Ends Years apart at Montrose
Miss Rachael Chesterfield, a New York YWCA worker, and Edward Chesterfield, long in Nebraska and South Dakota, reunited at Montrose northwest of Sioux Falls. The siblings, separated after typhoid struck their parents, may soon join in New York with Ed using the surname Chester. Their lifelong search began with an orphan society care in New York and led Ed to Montrose where Dr. Spencer employed him as a general utility man.
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Lord Chesterfield
England
Montrose
Sioux Falls
Rachael Chesterfield
Young Women's Christian Association
New York City
Edward Chesterfield
Nebraska
South Dakota
New York
Gisterfield Nny
Orphans’ Society
Chesterfield
Fnally
Dr. Spencer
Ed. Chester
Miss Chesterfield
First Prohibition Case In Mitchell Drug Store
Mrs L M Holbrook faced a preliminary examination for selling intoxicating liquor without a license in Mitchell's Holbrook drug store opened after prohibition began. Testimony showed stockman Cook gave Barrett money for whisky, and Barrett claimed he intended to buy whisky with the bottle later filled. Holbrook bound over to November circuit court in a heavy bond as officials continue probes into prohibition violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
L. M. Holbrook
Holbrook
Dim Cook
Thoms Barretts
Barrett
Cook
Circuit Court
Man Rescued From Suicide at Deadwood Shaft House
Thomas McCloud, about forty, attempted to end his life by slitting his throat near the New England hoist house at Deadwood. His fiancée, aided by the police chief, intervened just as he prepared to act, securing him and placing him in county jail while detailing his recent descent into forgery and debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Deadwood
Thomas McCloud
McCloud
Jeter
Deaf father nearly killed by streetcar at Sioux Falls
E H Espy aged about 45, said to be deaf, suffered serious injuries when a rapidly approaching electric street car struck him. He was on a water power project near Sioux Falls and was pushed by the wheels across the track. His wife and family live in St Paul. The accident occurred after sparks flew from his cigar. His head injuries are most serious and his condition was listed as critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.H. Espy
St. Paul
E. H. Espy
Sioux Falls
Espy
Dems Open Headquarters In Vermillion City
State Chairman R. Lyons established Democratic headquarters in Vermillion and will name a secretary soon. The executive committee includes H. A. Reeves Scotland, John Kelly Flandreau, John Martin Watertown, A. E. Chamberlain Brookings, P. F. Wickham Lynch Huron, T. H. Pierre, Zack Spitler Ahe Mund Cook Wilmot, Dennis Henault Custer, and John T. Heffron Deadwood. Harry Wentry asked to serve as vice chairman for the Black Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. ¥. Lyons
Democratic Party
Vermillion
H. A. Reeves
Scotland
John Kelly
Flandreau
John Martin
Watertown
A. E. Chamberlain
Brookings
P. F. Wickham Lynch
Huron
T. H. Pierre
Zack Spitler
Ahemund Cook
Wilmot
Dennis ‘Henault
Custer
John T. Heffron
Deadwood
Harry Wentry
Raiders Hit South Dakota Towns In Night Fire Attack
Raids in Lowry and Akaska by masked riders caused fire destruction early yesterday. Seven attackers fled as Lowry’s Hernai stove and several buildings burned. Alaska also suffered six destroyed structures with losses around 100000 dollars insured. Sheriff investigates with possible horse thief connection and clues pending arrests.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Lowry
Akaska
Walworth County
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Hernai
Alaski
Hoven
Alaska
Amway
Walgouth County
Milfrid man shot claiming witnesses in trial are guilty
Gus Tisha of Milfrid is hospitalized in Fort Pierre with a gunshot wound. He says a man sawing wood near his claim fired several shots, one hitting him. Tisha, once charged in a dynamite store incident that killed Clyde Whiting but cleared, alleges the witnesses in that case shot him. Further hearings expected.
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Pierre
Gus ‘Tisha
Milfrid
Fort Pierre
Tasha
Clyde Whiting
Whiting
Land Swindler Fined in Duluth Case
Duluth reports M. M. Nelson, accused of larceny in the second degree, was fined $100 after a district court finding. He allegedly duped victims by offering land that appeared promising but proved largely worthless, drawing complaints from several ministers and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
M. M. Nelson
Twin City
Aone
Walk in Search of Work Ends After 375 Mile Trek
Waterloo Iowa Aug 26 Mrs Paul Krumbach of St Louis and her husband walked 375 miles seeking jobs starting July 13 averaging ten miles daily They were housed here and the husband has found employment despite the long trek The wife earned praise for endurance in a notable pedestrian feat Reflects harsh job market pushing families to travel for work
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Waterloo
Iowa
Copit Rao
Paul Krumbach
St. Louis
Vilas Improvement Slow In Madison
Madison Wisconsin August 26 Col William F Vilas remains largely unchanged five weeks after a cerebral hemorrhage though he has shown limited improvement in recent days officials say his condition shows no major change despite gradual signs of recovery linked to the stroke recovery period leaders in the matter continue to monitor his health with cautious optimism
Depot Thieves Net $50 in St. Paul Depot Robbery
Janesville Wis Aug 26 Thieves robbed the St. Paul depot of $50 after forcing entry with a broken file. The tool was left stuck in the drawer as the cash was taken and the file broken off in the lock.
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Janesville
Wis
St. Paul
Mrs Dresser Takes Up Stenography After Divorce
Mrs Daniel Leroy Dresser once a member of New York society and a neighbor of President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay begins work as a stenographer. She separated from her husband amid a failed business venture and years of striving to support herself and her children. The couple’s separation and related domestic drama were first disclosed after a 1907 period of travel and resettlement involving England and Sioux Falls.
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Four Hundred
New New York
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Daniel Leroy Dresser
Sioux Falls
Susin
Daniel, Jr
Dresser
Central Park
England
Capitol Land Sale Offers 17 583 Acres in Pennington Meade
The Shire Land Commissioner announces a sale of 17 583 acres in Pennington and Meade counties. Lands will be offered at Rapid City on Sept 16 and at Sravets on Sept 17 with minimum prices of 7 to 7 50 dollars per acre for Pennington and 9 to 10 dollars per acre for Meade. Gov Crawford appoints delegates to the Gulf Waterway convention in Chicago. Teacher examination results show 1,780 candidates, up about 20 percent.
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Pennington
Meade
Pokken
Rapid City
Penningon County
Sravets
Moule
Pennington County
Meade County
Crawford
Chicago
Robert J. Gamble
Yankton
Adolph W. Ewart
Morro
Edward Menelde
la Beau
Way
Watertown
Joseph Leach
Running Water
Torsmer
Burglar William Ray Escapes After Jail Break
William Ray, a burglar shot in the head by Officer Dawson in Pierre two months ago, allegedly used a chisel to break from jail last night. He reportedly tunneled and fled unseen, with guards warned he would be harmed if he made a sound. Ray remains at large.
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William Ray
Pierre
Dawson
Tavotyer
Ray Thrush
Kay
First Arrest in Athehell Over Tobacco Sale to Minor
James Weddle, a South alle grocer, pleaded guilty after his daughter sold tobacco to a boy in a snaking line outside his shop. He paid a $15 fine. The issue spurs a state law enforcement push led by State's Attorney Spangler to target tobacco sales to minors.
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Tobacco “Ltd
Athehell
James Weddle
Spangler
Parkston Curfew Ordinance Prohibits Youth Out After Nine
A new Parkston curfew ordinance, among the strictest in the state, bars any boy or girl under sixteen from public spaces from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. unless with an adult, on an errand with parental or employer permission, with violators subject to arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkston
Glad Hand Reception Lights Up Capitol Night
St Paul August 21 Minnesota's marble State House glowed with electric lights for a reception to the N A editorial association. Gov Johnson and Mrs Johnson with state officers and wives presided. The Minnesota State band played classical music as editors and guests toured the palatial building and viewed paintings and notable rooms guided by St Paul friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minnesota
Na- Nona
Johnson
Disbarment Proceeding Filed Against Sioux Falls Lawyer
Papers filed in the supreme court announce disbarment proceedings against George W. Egan of Sioux Falls. A hearing is set for September 2. Charges brought by Part Davis Henry Robertson and A B Kittredge, a Falls Bar committee, cite his conduct in the Kaufmann and O Grady cases. Egan is a Minnehaha county states attorney candidate with a noted prosecution record.
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George W. Egan
Sioux Falls
Rackterre
Supreme Court
Part Davis
Henry Robertson
A. B. Kittredge
Falls Bar Association
Egan
Minnehaha County
Maier
Kaufmann
Bécatie
O'Grady
Auto Hits Buggy Injures Two On White Bear Road
In St Paul on August 21 Tony Sializo aged ten or eleven and Albert Kuski age forty five farmers were riding in a two seated bogey when struck by a car. They were thrown twenty feet into a field. Sializo suffered serious injuries while Kuski had only minor cuts and bruises. The auto fled the scene and the chauffeur vanished before police arrival.
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St. Paul
Tony Sializo
Albert Kuski
White Bear Road
Stellzo
Kuski
Platform Collapses During Bryan Speech in Iowa
Wes Monies Iowa reports a platform collapse at a public hall as Mr Bryan spoke. Several hundred attendees were present. no injuries reported, pause lasted a few minutes before Mr Frye resumed speaking from the dais.
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Bryan
Wes
Cone Drowns One Saved Assistant Postmaster Loses Balance
Watertown August 23. Thomas Wiley a Rock Island railroad conductor for seventeen years and for seven years assistant postmaster in Elk River, drowned in Lake Kampeska while fishing in the evening. In pulling the anchor he lost balance and capsized the boat. Arthur Ainsworth, a prominent misic denier, boat mate, was barely saved by a nine year old boy rowing nearby.
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Watertowi
Thomas Wiley
Rock Island
Lake Kampeska
Arthur Ainsworth
Burglars Loot Two Madelia Stores As Stranger Is Robbed
Burglars entered the general store of Mullen Bros and the George W Dodge meat market in Madelia Minnesota and robbed the cash drawers. A stranger was held up by two unknown men last night, beaten and relieved of 29 dollars a watch and chain and other valuables.
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Madelia
Minn
Mullen Hros
George W. Dodge
Child suicides with shotgun near Amur
A ten year old girl, daughter of Jot Stoltz, reportedly used a .44 shotgun to end her life about ten miles west of Amur. Neighbors say she had contemplated death for some time and authorities conducted a careful inquiry into the circumstances.
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Miss
Sioux City
Irwa
Ang
Jot Stoltz
Amur
Freight car tragedy claims life in La Crosse yard
In La Crosse Wisconsin on August 21 Jonny Kaiser aged sixty one was fatally struck by a freight car in the Milwaukee yards. The accident occurred during yard operations and the victim sustained fatal injuries, authorities said. Kaiser was known in the community and the incident is under investigation.
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la Crosse
Wis
Jonny Kaiser
Milwaukee
Girls Were Found in Racine Homes After Kidnap Claim
Racine Wisconsin August 23. The girls Gertrude and Dorothy Biehn who were alleged to have been kidnapped from their father’s home at Kenosha were located working in Racine homes last night. They said they left home voluntarily due to family trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Wis
Kenosha
Gertrude
Dorothy Biehn
Fall Into Vault Fatal In Muscatine Child
In Muscatine Iowa on August 23 Ellard Carl six year old son of Evan Carl fell into a vault at Lone Tree and died before help arrived. The accident was discovered after the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa
Ellard Carl
Evan Carl
Lone Tree
Blacksmith Arrested for Out of Season Prairie Chickens
Wilfred Gervais a Terrebonne blacksmith in Red Lake county was arrested in Crookston by state game warden William Munch for killing prairie chickens out of season.
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Legatly
Crookston
Minn
Wilfred Gervais
Terrebonne
Red Lake County
William Munch
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Sieeton Produce Co
Snyder & Dale
Sisseton Produce Co
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