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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR yields unclear text about a vocal goal or objective. Key names, places, or dates are absent, leaving a vague item that may reference a plan or methodological aim without concrete details or outcomes.
Be aggressive in action following the death of his wife. The article notes the tempo and describes his character and resolve in the aftermath.
A fragment from a distant news page notes a coffin case and a local court filing. details are partly unreadable but imply a formal legal action involving a deceased or coffin related matter.
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to an aldermanic smoking ordinance and mayoral power questions. The readable bits show phrases about yesterday and authority, but no clear event date, names, or locations emerge. The item appears as a broken archival note rather than a full report.
The Deadwood Nine backed by members of His Meathwood Club adopts a Denver motto and plans a busy year securing the 1908 State Federation convention in Deadwood Terre and the State Horticultural Society meeting in Water Town. A Republican county convention will be held here March 24 with delegations to boost future conventions and civic advertising.
Walworth County races heat up as Bangor seeks Selby relocation with likely voter support for the fall election. In Charles Mix county the four rival towns fail to unite on a plan and face signatures hurdles. Gregory county courts debate Fairfax relocation versus removal, delaying action while Lyman seeks Presho changes amid broader county split.
Watertown battles over a waterworks controversy as the city council refuses to renew the Watertown Water, Light and Power charter for twenty years. The private company demands at least $100,000 to sell, while engineers estimate the plant’s value between $77,000 and $90,000. The city seeks city ownership and new protections, including guaranteed pressure and hydrant protection, with annual rentals cited at about $50,000 if the plant remains private.
A state Prohibition centre committee plans to test the primary law’s constitutionality in the Supreme Court. Braykings and Piling prepared to file, with Hall Lawrence Boddlé representing them. They challenge the filing fee provision and may seek broader invalidation as to revisions.
Col William Cody known as Buffalo Bill argues the administrations range leasing policy is the only solution to save the West. He warns the free range could vanish within two years if the policy is not carried out and says the leasing scheme helps stockmen and restricts sheep and cattle numbers to prevent ruin of small cattlemen. The article also notes five boys from New York slums sent to Turton Reform School for training with the belief additional schooling may reform them into useful citizens.
The Orman & Crook firm, major contractor on the Delle Fourche reclamation project in Bella Fourche, faces a Denver bankruptcy petition as finances falter. The firm holds five large reclamation contracts including a $1,014,000 job. Na tional Supply Company of New York backs the bond. If finances fail to improve before spring, the bonding company must continue the contract, with assets including machinery and livestock while the government awaits $16,000 owed.
John Groesbeck, an elderly farmer residing in Sanborn county, was severely injured when a misstep on the wagon tongue caused him to fall in front of running mules. His face and head were cut, two ribs broken, and his shoulder bruised. his condition is critical.
The Great Northern Railway sought permission to close stations at Booge Plana Huffton Grover and Rayville. The South Dakota railroad board granted temporary closure for Plana Huffton and Booge. Grover stayed open with an agent. Rauville will have a custodian instead of a regular agent.
At the midwinter meeting in Huron the South Dakota Threshers association elected officers: President B. F. Lyons Redfield, vice president A. C. Pattee Lake Preston, treasurer Hugh Sweeton Hitchcock, secretary W. N. Farmer Huron. A state organizer will be appointed to organize associations in each county. Plans for the June meeting are under way.
Open up reservations debate grows as Gamble bill fronts Cheyenne River and Standing Rock. Residents urge extending the opening to the whole reservation, warning the current plan would leave a long river strip and delay settlement for years. Local meetings in LeReay and Tripp County illustrate the difficulty of relocating Indians and allotment changes before final openings.
Civil organization drives license votes after a supreme court ruling restricts saloon licenses state wide. County boards, including Stanley, grant and deny petitions to form towns and townships to place licensing measures on spring ballots. If votes fail, Hynor interests face another year without business in many districts.
Howard A. Jones of John Gund Brewing faced multiple indictments from a March grand jury. He pleaded guilty to one charge after a new trial was directed on appeal. The court imposed a $100 fine and $400 costs, and he was released from custody.
State commercial clubs picked Deadwood as the next location for a meeting but the resolutions from the committee were not approved. They were amended in several areas especially where condemning catalog houses and parcel post. These topics were deemed outside the organization’s scope. President Rico named standing committees for the coming year and finance and club representation matters were referred to related panels.
John Dillon a Rennoheo business man faces minsughter charges after Handsome Elk son of Handsome Bik dies from a head injury in a dispute. Dillon says self defense as authorities hold him for the next circuit court term in Layman County with $5000 bond. The case sparks wide interest in Lyman County where Dillon once worked with cattle outfits. Handsome Elk known as the Apache Kid of the Sioux Nation for his fierce reputation.
Adjutant General Charles H. Englesby orders a February month long inspection of the South Dakota National Guard. Capt. Edward R. Crisman will lead inspection teams visiting Watertown, Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Mitchell, Yankton, Spearfish and other posts from February 7 to February 28, detailing company assignments and captains for each date.
State land department reports a rise in final payments and patent issuances after slow January start. In one day last week, over fifty patents were sent to former borrowers, providing ready cash for new loans and fueling anticipated March offerings. Investors from Eastern states increasingly show interest in South Dakota real estate as a solid investment.
A light wagon crossing the river between Pierre and Fort Pierre broke through into ten feet of water. The driver grabbed two small riders and leaped to sound ice as the wagon sank. Ice cutters pulled them free with ropes, saving the horse team and part of the wagon. A separate report notes David Barrie, Lipton’s rep, killed by a locomotive in New York while Shamrock J and Shamrock II competed for the America's Cup.
In Lisbon on Saturday King Carlos of Portugal and Crown Prince Luiz Philippe were killed by six assassins as they rode in an open carriage. Manuel II, the newborn king, was wounded but stable. Queen Amelie sheltered her sons as chaos followed, amid rumors of a republic and a funeral planned for February 10.
In Warren Minnesota two Bohemian settlers Mr and Mrs Charles Zejidke aged 102 and 105 years old respectively died within the county long time residents and early pioneers in Tabor they had been married seventy nine years. A fatal house fire in Cass County reports Mrs A Stephens burned to death four miles north of Galt River. Further details unavailable.
A severe blizzard rages from New York to Ontario, delaying New York Central freight and passenger trains. Ice and cold persist, while a northeast gale in New England battering the coast causes vessels ashore and widespread disruption. Halifax reports a sixty mile per hour south east storm with hail and lightning.
Fire swept the Second Presbyterian church in Louisville today causing about 100000 dollars in damage. Two firemen were injured while battling the blaze. The source notes the building was nearly total loss.
Charles Pitman a 2 negro barber who had been jailed on suspicion of killing Miss Lorena Allen in Greenville was shot dead by unknown assailants last night in Quitman Georgia.
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