Two Men Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Trial
In a lengthy murder trial, Joe High Bear is convicted of manslaughter in the degree while Jonah Star is found guilty of manslaughter in the second degree. The jury delivered its verdict early Saturday after extensive testimony and closing arguments from both the prosecution and defense, with debate over motions and the judge's directions during the proceedings. The courtroom packed as the state’s case and the defense’s rebuttals were presented, amid praise for the prosecutors and concern over evidentiary challenges.
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Joe High Bear
Jonah Star
Conver
Thomas Mann
O. W. Barrington Fense
Andrews
Jolan
Ogy J. J. Battterton
Court Dismisses Appeal as Not Guilty Verdict Issued
Saturday evening the jury found not guilty on a charge linked to voting actions. Harland Stitt faced assault and battery counts. Cearge Rix and Frank R. M aa appeared for the state. A continuance motion was denied, and the court dismissed the appeal, with a fine to be paid. Hallinan William Swedlund sought damages for eviction after a barber shop eviction from the defendant's Pool hall. The court ruled the defendant lacked the right to eject the plaintiff.
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Harland Stitt
Cearge ~ Rix
Milbank
Frank R. Maa
Meithan
Justice Court
Hallinan
William Swedlund
New Superintendent McDonald to Lead Illinois Schools
The new superintendent, Prof. T. BE. McDonald, comes from East Des Moines with a strong record and credentials. He will oversee two cities, bringing experience to the Shaan Tawa area and its schools, and is described as a man of prepossessing appearance likely to win support from patrons and pupils.
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T. BE. McDonald
Shaan Tawa
Cary Dust
Aiade Opersmiel Appl Stent Powlden
Tawi
Shite Shivers
LLB i
East Des Moines
Siar
Taelis
Ane
Water Management from Steam Laundry Receives Complaints
The article reports complaints about the Steam Laundry water management. It states the starting water and its blame for faults are disputed, noting ongoing issues this week with water supply and efforts to identify causes, including references to local figures and investigations.
No School Election Adds Voters List to Extend Board
The article notes a postponement of a school election and outlines a plan to collect at least twenty legal voters’ names between May 1 and June. The current board will remain in place for another year pending the session and clerk’s actions.
Rent Due And Vacant Property Notice In July
A notice states box rent due and that property will be declared vacant by M. A. Knappen. P.M is new. The text also advertises ordering Red Hog Yellow Hog Siberian and German Millet and Ground Cherry Plants from Schindler Bros, with a total of 49 pounds 52 pence.
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M. A. Knappen
P.M
Schindler Bros
Mrs Vic Grade Returns From Minnesota Visit
Mrs Vic Grade returned Tuesday from a visit with relatives in Minnesota. She was accompanied by two Mrs Johnson and Addie and Homer, spending Wednesday with her mother, Mrs.
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Vic Grade
Minnesota
Cas
Johnson and Addie
Homer
Easter Join Murray Departed for Grantsburg Wisconsin
Easter join Murray left Friday noon for Grantsburg Wisconsin to visit island near that place. Mrs Adolph Lundstrum returned home Saturday night from a visit in Long Hollow town with Mrs Sanders and family. Chas spent newty hills. Mes Galinski and daughter Lena were shopping last Friday. Henry Benson and Rubphy Stuf were visitors Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Harry Maoshier and shiftien of Sisseton were noted as Tom Barrett's last Sunday. The social events of last week included a gathering at the Me Guekin home in Wilmot. Several attendees were listed. Mandy, Tony, and others were mentioned in a bustling week of local visits. The annual school election was held in the north school. HW Malm elected school clerk and John Ponda treasurer. Isester Kin was acting business Tuesday. Kevin and Leonar Fender and Lee Murray attended Bo Flesch’s Monday but the rest of the text is unclear.
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Join Murray
Grantsburg
Wisconsin
Adolph Lundstrum
Long Hollow
Sanders
Mes
Galinski
Lena
Henry Benson Fant Rubphy Stuf
Harry Maoshier
Shiftien
Sissetan
Ted
Tom Barrett
MeGuekin
Wilmot
Bistar
Sis
Sita L- Marvay
Mandy
Emmyry
Hackberth
I Kimball
Barry Totes
One Road School Board Elects Treasurer by Lot
The One Road school board elected Miller Peterson as treasurer after a tie with Thos Holland, decided by lot. Several locals were noted as visiting family and attending events across Taverns County, including Mrs. Annie Wilson and Edwin Wilson returning home after work with John Sjogren.
Advertised Letters List for Unclaimed Mail Ending July 9
This notice lists unclaimed adverts spanning nine weeks ending July 7. Names include John Ison Friberg John Tong Mass Abra Hanson Velmor Lal J Messovak Dish Nelson Ruth Rustin and M. J. If not called by 9 PM, items may be removed.
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Friberg
John Tong
Mass Abra Hanson
Hanson
Velmor Lal
J Messovak
Dish Nelson
Ruth Rustin
M. J
Washington A Bourne of Deaths and Debates Across Congress
A garbled Washington dispatch details Canadian reciprocity repeal fights with Republicans split on terms and a plea to repeal. It notes Senate and House debates, then records three deaths in Congress: Senator Nixon, Representative Hubbard, and Representative Wickliffe, killed by a train, reflecting life’s fragility amid political turbulence.
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Taft
Settatur Puln Dexter
Washington
Cownmeres
Senate
Wit
Clapp Amd Nelson
Minnesot
Cummins
Towa
Questern
Galley
Texas
Fe Hill
Orso
Ste Caytise
Congress
Nixon
Hubbard
Town
Wickliffe
Lousiana
Lost colt notice near Vig P O in South Dakota
Taken Up Came 10 my place one mile east of Vig P O, one more colt, between 2 and 3 years old. Owner can have same by paying for this notice and cost of keeping animal. Ole Larson Vig, S. D., May 24, 1912. The Standard for News.
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My Place
Ole Larson Vig
S. D
Affairs of congress extend time for homesteaders
The piece describes Representative Fretel of Idaho proposing a joint resolution to extend provisions for payments to homesteaders on the Coeur d’Alene Indian reservation in Idaho. It notes Democratic legislators’ unease over tariff policy, the sugar bill’s political cost to western farmers, and the looming question of re-election amid party divisions and Canada reciprocity debates.
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Fretel
Idafia
Coeur de Alene India Reservation
Tahe
Tariff Board Without an Appropriation
A garbled report notes the Tariff Board facing no funds as a decisive vote blocks tax board appropriations. The item hints at reform plans and financial controls impacting tariff matters and related decisions.
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Tariff Board
Parcel Post Bill Sparks Advocates Clash Over Rates
Parcel post supporters clash with Bourne bill backers over a proposed uniform rate. The measure, tied to zone-based fines, gains executive approval but prompts renewed calls for a single rate to all destinations. The debate centers on affordability and nationwide parcel handling.
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Bourne Post
Bourne
Orginal
Statesmen Cannot Stay Away From Conventionitis
The piece notes a wave of Republican lawmakers fleeing to distant conventions with railroad tickets to Chicago while Democrats head toward Baltimore, portraying the exodus as a widespread political ailment affecting representatives and senators.
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Chicago
Baltimore
Girl Wanted for Genero Usework at Moment Hotel
Classified note seeks a girl for unspecified work at Moment Hotel. Recruiter promises standard compensation and asks applicants to bring current materials. Details are sparse and phrasing is unclear.
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Momeny Hotel
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