Red Water Power Deal Linked to Northwestern Tracks
Rumor says Chicago and North Western Railway and Red Water Traction plan an agreement granting Red Water use of Northwestern rails between Blacktail and the city, while Northwestern gains a road from Spearfish to Blacktail. This opens Deadwood access and a rail outlet into farming districts along False Bottom and beyond Spearfish. Red Water recently built a large hydroelectric plant near Spearfish to power Black Hills mines and a Spearfish trolley system.
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Red Water Company
Northwestern
Deadwood
Chicago & North Western Railway Company
Red Water Traction Company
North- Western Company
Blacktail
North-Western
Spearfish
Chicago & North Western Company
False Bottom
Black Hills
Hil
Abbenteen School Bond Fight Halts Sale
The Harris Trust bank refuses $38,000 Abbenteen bond issue saying warrants are illegal and levies insufficient. A $12,000 bond could proceed if a special election gains proper consent. board president Williams won’t sign more warrants without sufficient levies. a 25 mill school tax levy may be required. The school board plans to meet to seek an agreement.
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Abbenteen
Harris Trust & Savings Bank of
Chicuzo
Ileral
H. 5. Williams
Syrians Start Colony in Hayes County Settlement
A group of about twenty Syrians from Cedar Rapids settled on homesteads near Hayes in Stanley County. Led by Ahmed Sheroneck, they will farm on the land until titles are secured, with some considering mercantile work in nearby towns after settlement. They are praised for intelligence and advancement in American ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Hayes
Stanley County
Ahmed Sheroneck
Traveling MTN's Day at State Fair in Huron
Traveling MTN's Day on September 19 at the state fair in Huron features a street parade and attractions with commercial travelers from across the state and Minneapolis. The WTU of Huron completed a rest room building on the fair grounds for visitor comfort run by the organization’s volunteers.
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Huron
A. Keller
Oecasion
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Ambulatory tragedy of Erickson death at lodging house
Erickson, a somnambulist, fell from stairs at a lodging house in Aberaven and was found dead with a crushed skull. His stepson Ray Keller transported the body to Cherokee Town. Evidence suggests sobriety and a sudden fall in sleep.
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Martin 7
Bod Brickerer
Aberaven
Cherokee
Ray Keller
Erickson
Martin Erichsen
Brule County Builds Largest Home for J A Stransky at Pukwana
Finishing touches go on a two and a half story residence of J A Stransky at Pukwana. The modern house is Brule county's largest dwelling and will cost between 8000 and 10000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Stransky
Pukwana
Brule County
Burglary Strikes Yankton County Commissioner’s Home
The home of County Commissioner Warren Osborn in Yankton was entered and clothing valued at about $30 stolen. No clue to the thief. The daring theft occurred at 4 o'clock in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Osborn
Yankton
Department of Legislative Reference Aids South Dakota Bills
Prof Kerr led a refer ence department in Pierre aiding legislators with bill material. A clerk was added and a permanent department funded. Kerr will return to the Agricultural College and organize a card index to prepare pay legislation for future sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE Kerr
Pierre
Historical Department
Kerr
Department of Legislative
State Historical Department
Nercnltural College
South Dakota
Fur Mure
Strange bones found near Oncomo grave pits
Skeletal remains uncovered in a gravel pit east of Oncomo are not believed to belong to Indians. Most skeletons are four to eight feet deep and small in stature, with a eight foot tall skeleton recently found. Copper and bone implements and a copper idol were found near burials as the dry gravel causes bones to crumble on exposure.
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Oncomorvation
Oucomo
Child Grabs Rattlesnake. Poison Turns Boy Black
A two year old settler’s child in western Lyman county seized a sunning rattlesnake by the tail and dragged it home. The snake bit the boy on the hand twice as his family pleaded for release. Soda and vinegar saved his life though his upper body turned black before the poison wore off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Eosily
Settlar
Rural Telephone Plant Planned at Bancroft
A new rural telephone system will be built at Bancroft with materials ordered. It will link with farmers lines in the area and connect to markets and major towns, bringing hundreds of farmers into direct communication.
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Bancroft
Long Stanley County criminal calendar includes two homicide cases
The upcoming term in Stanley County courts features two homicide prosecutions, plus highway robbery charges and about thirty other cases tied to livestock rustling. Frank Turner faces trial for Linn’s death after a chase and shooting, while Joseph Tusha is charged in Whiting’s death from a dynamite stove blast.
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Stanley County
Ion
Stanley
Frank Turner
Frank Linn
Linn
Turner
Joseph Tusha
Clyde Whiting
Whiting
New Law on Teachers Certificates Enacts Radical Change
July 25 marks first exam under the new law shifting all grade papers to the state superintendent for marking by a permanent board. The old system held two annual exams with local marking. The first administration under the new rules will occur July 25 and 26 in counties opting in, ahead of the regular Aug 15-16 session.
Peeper Threaten Tar and Feather Penalty in Lane
In Lane South Dakota residents vow rough justice against a late night intruder dubbed the Jack the Peeper. Women and families report windows being opened and mischief near homes as the town hunts the elusive offender. The threat of tar and feathers and a ride out of town looms if caught.
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Lane
Jerauld
Jack the Peeper
New Corporations Form In South Dakota
The Security Savings bank of Rapid City filed articles of incorporation with $25000 capital. Incorporators are W. S. Stewart H. W. Hinrichs and M. Hinrichs all Rapid City residents. Central Farmers company of Utica filed articles with $25900 capital. Incorporators are Lars A. Brice Edward Frank George Muller and John Ulmer. Fort Pierre Roller Mill company at Fort Pierre filed articles with capital listed as 000. Incorporators are James Philip Hugh Jeffries T. G. Fischer and J. W. Mc Cullen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Security Savings Bank of
Rapid City
W. S. Stewart
H. W. Hinrichs
M. Hinrichs
Central Farmers’ Company of
Utica
Lars A. Brice
Edward Frank
George Muller
John Ulmer
Fort Pierre Roller Mill Company
Fort Pierre
James Philip
Hugh Jeffries
T. G. Fischer
J. W. McCullen
Will Drill 1300 Foot Well At Indian School
Norbeck and Nicholson expected to sink a 1300 foot well at the government Indian school in Pierre. The outfit arrived after material delays and will push the work quickly to determine gas deposits beneath the artesian basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weill
Norbeck & Nicholson
Government Indian School
Pierre
Artest
New York Life Leads In Six Month Insurance Payouts
The New York Life Insurance Company paid $21,060,701 to policy holders in the six months ending June 30. Death claims totaled $11,180 and the rest went to living policy holders for matured endowments annuities trust fund installments purchased policies and dividends. Modern life insurance covers a wide field including money for the aged and for families after premature death.
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New York Life Insurance Gam
New Jay
M0 Life Company
New York Life
Armstrong
Walla
Diet and the Complexion Be Careful When What and How to Eat
Dr. GH Fox notes most skin inflammations stem from overeating rather than undernourishment. He warns against rigid bans and urges selective, easily digested foods plus mindful timing and calm meals to avoid triggering eruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GH. Fox
Hair Cut Without Orders in An-Hyun Korea
The magistrate at An-Hyun Korea arrested many Ti Chin Hoi members for cutting hair without government orders and ordered severe floggings. Sympathizers held crowded meetings and condemned the action in strong speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An-Hyun
Korea
Period of Deepest Sleep Varies Through Night
The article explains the deepest sleep occurs between 3 and 6 o'clock. You fall into sound sleep after an hour or two, then awaken easily around 1 or 2. At 4 o'clock you are in a deep coma like state, requiring great effort to wake.
Meat or cereals debate on vegetarian diet and Grape-Nuts
The article argues about meat versus cereals with a stance for starch rich foods. It extols Grape-Nuts as pre-digested starch aiding rapid blood and tissue formation and mental strength, citing phosphates from grains and a ten day proof. It urges reading The Road to Wellville and ends with There’s a Reason.
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Wellville
Trial Bills Settled in Kaufmann Case in Moody County
A Minnesota county case reports total trial expenses of 6 880 68 with witness fees 705 50 and juror charges 1485 80. Medical experts testified including Dr Arthur Sweeney St Paul and Dr Frank Coulter Omaha with other professionals listed. Minnesota county bears the trial costs.
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St. Paul
Kaufmann
Moody
Minne- Lata
Mra
Emin
Revil
Moody County
Agnes Polrels
TW Schofield
Markston
Vrank Coulter
Omaha
Arthur Sweeney
Skogin
Mo- Vina
Wlandtrean
Thomas Hillion
Sioux Balls
Minnehiha County
Toland Plans Big College in Sioux Falls
Toland of Wisconsin announces the opening of a new college in Sioux Falls to be known as Toland University. The top floor of the Mick block is ready after remodeling, with Prof. Fall named local manager and classes set to begin September 1 as the heavy catalog presence promises broad course information.
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Toland
Business University
Sioux Falls
Tek
Huss College
J. Toland
da Crosse
Wis
SiOx Wates
Voland
Fall
Exposition Work Starts in Pierre as Counties Build Exhibits
Work has begun on the Gag Belt exposition in Pierre and will quicken to ready the show in the third week of September. Stanley, Lyman, and western counties prepare agricultural displays while railroads offer a one fare rate to encourage visitors from across the state to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Rver
Gettig
Stanley County
Lyman County
Rescue and Loss After Log Jumping Sacks Disaster
A skiff carried by a swollen stream overturned near Muttle Creek. Thirty three mail sacks floated away downstream as WS Davis and passengers escaped. Mrs Keswie was swept downstream but saved by a passing log and rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystohe
Ain
Bam
WS Davis
Swollien
Keswie
Mad steer attacks boy at stock yards
A mad steer charged Ralph Winans as he played near the stock yards with companions. The steer knocked him down and gored him, but his father and a neighbor saved him after a fierce struggle. Winans was confined for several days with injuries.
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Ralph Winans
Wolf bounty apportionment set for August first
County commissioners will finalize wolf bounty claims on August 1 after reviewing all filings from the July meeting. The year's payout is expected near seven cents on the dollar, following about 65 cents per dollar in prior years.
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Fay
Woaoved
Jayioig
Psiwyieid
South Dakota Briefs From Aberdeen and Surrounding Areas
A round of sporadic incidents fills South Dakota news. A fatal trunk theft case near Utlea leads to a murder inquiry. Aberdeen reports a death by skull fracture after a street incident. Firearm exchanges near Belle Fourche trigger arrests. multiple civic notes cover license renewals, attorney general appointments, and a feud-linked shooting.
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ITO
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Mad Steer
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General State
Tukite
Spedan
Utlea
Jena Nelsen
Sioux Parla
Tail Oeepston
Junk
Tewie
Vollmer
Atlethatia
Centerville
Ueensen
Qu Tien
Clark
Secretary of State
P. J. Dougherty
Dell Rapids
Railroad Commission
Archie van Aiken
Belle Fourche
Roy Taylor
van Aiken
Te Trouve
Taylor
Harry Bird
Northville
Armadale
Union County
George C. Kimmel
Agala
Downy-Wright Company
York
Neb
Tripoli
Custer
James G. Hunten
Bridgewarter
McCook County
Mitchel
Kenneth Kijisler
Eix
Aberdeen Creamery
Loomis
Sisgeton India Reservation
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