Rail freight rate hearing in Fort Pierre on western lines
State Railway Commissioners D. H. Smith and George Rice heard complaints from shippers west of the Missouri River at Fort Pierre. A. C. Johnson of the Pierre, Rapid City & Northwestern spoke for the railroad, while Alvin Wagner, J. H. Hunt, and others cited high charges on emigrant goods from Des Moines to Quinn and on wire and nails from Chicago to Quinn, with rapid rate increases over the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Smith
George Rice
Railway Commission
Fort Pierre
Missouri River
Milwaukee
Alvin Wagner
Philip
RJ. Hadden
Quinn
Des Moines
Pierre
Chicago
Mitchell
J. H. Hunt
Murdo
Milwaukee Road
Irrigated land boom spurs settlers to Belle Fourche area
Ten carloads of immigrants arrive from the Midwest and file on 12 000 acres of Belle Fourche irrigation land north of town. The $3 000 000 federal project includes Johnson lateral and south canal as water turns on soon. Most settlers come from Iowa Minnesota Missouri and Wisconsin, with rapid work by the land office to assign water rights and land parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Fourche
Midldie Weat
Rapid City
Land Office
Iowa
Minois
Missouri
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Camp Creek
Watertown Faces School Funding Crisis Over Charter Limits
Watertown struggles to raise 50 000 for a new war school building and annex as the city charter caps borrowing at 75 000 with current debt already near the limit. The 12 mill levy on a 1 850 000 valuation would yield about 40 000 but is exhausted by existing debt. A move to reincorporate under state law to allow a 26 mill levy failed. Overcrowding worsens with 250 more pupils than capacity and 150 more students annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
PUPILS IN FIRE TRAP AT LEAD CITY SCHOOL
Public agitation after the Col inwood Ohio catastrophe prompts efforts to condemn the central school building in Lead as a firetrap. Growing attendance has forced crowded conditions, and Supt. Bigelow seeks a new frame structure or replacement during the coming summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colinwood
Ohio
Lead
Central School
Leach
Condlons
Bigelow
Plans for Mitchell May Festival With Twin City Orchestra
Mitchell gears up for a May festival likely in the first week of June as arrangements center on a Twin City symphony orchestra. A 100-voice chorus rehearses under Prof. Hobson and will perform God's Own Time and The Holy City. Previous year’s Chicago orchestra concert series proved financially successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin City
Mitchell
Chicago
Raat
Holy City
Hobson
Referendum Questions Fifteen Year Franchise in Lead SD
In Western South Dakota the referendum will decide if the Lead Deadwood Gas company fifteen year franchise granted by Lead city council is acceptable to the voters. Petition signers push to reach the required percentage of last election voters to place the issue on the next ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Lead-Deadwood Gas Company
Lead
Plan City Beautiful: Watertown Women Lead Summer Campaign
Four hundred fifty women from Watertown plan a city beautification campaign titled Watertown Beautiful. They envision overseers directing cleaning, tree trimming, flower planting, weed control, mowing, and house painting with police and street forces at their disposal. Boulevards, trees on vacant lots, and dandelion eradication are planned, with prizes for helpers and seed distribution to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieviyic Federation
Watertown
Jalil
Sumer
Federation
Open negotiations on Cheyenne River surplus lands for settlement
Cheyenne River Indians discuss releasing surplus lands with Maj. McLaughlin. A South Dakota land opening is expected within months. The reservation sets pasture price at $2 per head for cattle in unleased land and accepts Pasture No. 2 at that rate. A saw mill will be built at Cherry Creek sub station. The council enrolls whites on the reservation to weed out unauthorized, undesirable residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj
McLaughlin
South Dakota
Cherry Creek
Agena
Highest bids to sell remaining state capitol lands east of river
The state lands board decided to offer all unsold capitol lands east of the Missouri River for sale to the highest bidder. Sales will occur at the state land commissioner's office after advertisement with no county auctions. About 3,000 acres remain in Bute Faulk and Poter counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Lands Board
State Land Commissioner
State Capitol
Missouri River
Bute
Faulk and
Poltér
Settler Voegler Dies After Accidental Gunshot Near Hays
Pierre South Dakota March 21 A settler named Voegler was killed by an accidental gunshot while riding in a sleigh with his wife and a friend near Hays The sled tipped him out and the shotgun discharged tearing a chest wound and shattering an arm He was taken to Midland for surgical care but died the next night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
S. D
Voegler
Hays
Lerel
Midland
County Seat Fight Bucks County Board Over Petitions
Gregory county commissioners have wrestled for five weeks with petitions from Herrick and Burke seeking the county seat. Signatures have shifted between petitions as supporters switch allegiances, delaying the decision. The board plans to rule this week on which town will appear on the ballot against Fairfax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Gregory County
Herrick and
Burke
Fairfax
Herrick
Statewide petition rules tighten for upcoming candidate season
Petition activity surges as signers must avoid penalties. Voters may not sign within three months of the filing window and must file petitions by six weeks before the open season ends on April 27. Signatures must be inked or indelible pencil with dates to prove timing. Signing multiple petitions for one office is a misdemeanor and signing for another candidate for the same office risks legal trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hine
Pola
Troutile
Primary Law Tested In South Dakota Courts
Gov Crawford appoints to arrange corner stone exercises as a new primary law faces its first tests. Socialists challenge the filing process by submitting J Hallenger for county treasurer without the required fee to force mandamus action and a court ruling on fee constitutionality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suithon
Tr i
Capitol program planned for corner stone ceremony
The state capitol commission appointed Gov Crawford as a committee member to arrange the commemorative cornerstone laying for the new building. The ceremony is set for about the first of May and a distinguished speaker will be secured for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Capitol
Civic Federation Organized to Campaign in Mitchell
Civic Federation formed by pastors and laymen of four Mitchell churches aims to improve civic life and run a vote against saloon licenses. W B Rowley serves as president with W A Barber as secretary and S A Travia as treasurer. The executive committee includes E R Beamer I W Seaman John Boddoes J W Broadbent William Bell W E Fonken and F J Herrick. Campaign planned before April 21 election with weekly Sunday meetings, targeting the liquor license issue independent of city office candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Federation
Mitchell
W. B. Rowley
W. A. Barber
S. A. Travia
E.R. Beamer
I W. Seaman
John Boddoes
J. W. Broadbent
William Bell
Aberdeen High School Boy Protest Over Superintendent Election
About 200 Aberdeen high school students marched to oppose the board of education choice for city superintendent. W L Cochran e resigned as superintendent and candidates included W P Dilley and R L Kirk. The board followed the teachers committee and elected Prof Dunlevy 5 to 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Pierre
Aberdeen
W. L. Cochrane
W. P. Dillelevy
R. L. Kirk
Aberdeen High School
Kirk
Cochrane
Thse
Otters
Prof
Dunlevy
State Board toCut Freight Rates West of Missouri River
Rapid City board of railway commissioners voted to reduce freight rates west of the Missouri River. Details of the amount and effective date will be announced later as work on a new tariff proceeds. Shippers from the Black Hills welcomed the anticipated reductions and cited current rates up to 59 percent higher than east of the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
State Board
State Board of Railway Commissioners
Rapid
Missouri River
Black Hills
W. A. Tompkins
Elkp Point Horse Theft Suspect Nabbed After Call
A Gayville tip prompted Elk Point authorities to pursue a horse theft case. A stranger rode in, offered a horse for sale, sold it to Dr. Tedrew for 65 dollars, then boarded a train. Sheriff Hickey took the suspect, identified as Abease, to Yankton. the horse belonged to Edward Begard near Gayville. The matter involves a Spanish-American veteran case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Point
Gayville
Gale
Tedrew
Abease
Edward Begard
Hickey
Yankton
Case
Mitchell mothers crowd baby carts for church reception
Nearly 100 women with infants in baby carriages gathered in Mitchell for a Methodist church reception honoring a cradle roll group of about 22 percent babies. More than 190 babies attended with their mothers, and the event marked the first of its kind in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Will Boy Wins Support for Standne as Manager
An auctioneer quotes a boy named Will promising future support. The operator recalls a prior bid of 14 Koop and notes Will has already earned 445 on account, reflecting early progress in the standne matter.
Fragmentary Teaser Notes on Doctor and Fees
Fragmented phrases mention a family doctor and new school terms. The snippet hints at distinguishing traits, small doses, and fees, with a London reference. No clear event or person is fully named.
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Londos
Firebug Sets Factory on Fire in Webster City
A fire set by a suspect at a local factory in Webster City Iowa disrupted operations on a Sunday morning. Authorities reported the attempt to burn the Arlington plant and rob the population noted no clues to the perpetrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firebug
Webster City
Iowa
Arlington Pop
Reciprocal demurrage law questioned by federal court ruling
Attorney General B Young and Great Northern solicitors report that federal courts may be asked to rule on the constitutionality of a reciprocal demurrage provision. The law compels railroads to pay penalties for delays and for shippers failing to meet delivery or payment deadlines, with penalties to be enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Paul
Mach
Federal Supreme Court
B. Young
B. Young, Wy Re Boxe
Ceveral
Northern Allway Company
Nya
Rite Goud
Aiewer
Rail
Poisonous Ice Cream Fatal Love Tragedy In Milwaukee
Miss Nettie PlascheI aged seventeen died from strychnine poison administered by her sweetheart Leo Wojeinskit. He later tried to kill himself by taking poison, after learning of the death. Causes cited include parental opposition to the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Nettle Plaschel
Tda Plaschel
Leo Wofeinsit
Wojeinsk
Becawee
Man Sent Up Two Years For Saloon Attack
In Grand Rapids county court James, intoxicated, attempted to "clean out" a Leer River saloon on February 24. He pleaded guilty to second degree assault and received a two year term in the state prison at Stillwater from Judge Spooner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemidji
Mini
Bort
Ansaultee
Spooner
Lie
Stillwater
Probe Instead of Trial: Inquiry into Jail Escape of Robbers
Helena Mont March 25 A probe replaces trial for George Hauser and Charles McDonald charged with robbing the Oriental Limited Sept 16 near Rondo Firsthead County. An investigation began into their escape from the county jail while Judge Hunt postponed the case to Thursday hoping for their capture.
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Helena
Mont
Tno
George Frank Hauser
Charles McDonald
The
Oriental Limited
Rondo
Fisthead
Judge Hunt Post
Wreck Fatal to Aged Man in Wisconsin
Aged man Alex Smith of Ray Claire died after a small wreck near the Dells on a lumber company track. He suffered a crushed left arm and medical efforts were hampered by his age and blood loss. The accident occurred late Saturday night near Winter.
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Couderay
Wis
Dells
Alex Smith
Ray Claire
Smith
Large Livery Barn Burns in City Fire at Flaxton
Fire destroyed C Schultz's large livery barn in the city last night with about twenty horses killed. Citizens fought flames to prevent spread to the town. Cause unknown and losses estimated around four thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flaxton
C. Schultz
Petérson Dies in Court Ravemount Camp
Mel vin Petérson, a member of a pane of wond choapers in the employ of St Buck, died suddenly from heart trouble at the Ravemount camp. The coroner deemed an inquest unnecessary. Petérson's remains will be sent to Fon ie Lac Wisconsin for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravemount
Minn
Melvin Petérson
Wond Choapers
St. Buck
Peterbon
Fon Ie Lac
Wis
Dead Infant Found in Mail at Portales
Dover reports the discovery of a dead infant in a mail parcel addressed to Ray W. Carr of Joewell New Mexico. The return address shows Ida Whose Carr Woolwork I. under a note stating to burn or not open. An investigation will be conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Portmanor Cc Clerych of
Portales
N. M
Ray W. Carr
Joewell
Ida
Carr, Woolwork
Sells Unstamped Cigars Sentencing at Madison
Beri Holdridge of Cleveland Ohio was yesterday sentenced to pay a 160 dollar fine and to months in jail for selling unstamped cigars in Madison Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Beri Holdridge
Cleveland
Ohio
Owithout Haing
Western Canada Crops Cannot Be Checked Says Immigration Official
A letter from Commissioner of Immigration A Kaltenbrunner says Western Canada crops cannot be checked by adverse conditions. He describes his homestead near Roulen Drinkwater area, yields of wheat oats and fallow, and asserts high profits and seed quality despite a late spring. The note ends with a social quip about arguments with women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Regina
Sask
Winnipes
Janw
Wubble
Wileb
Bishela
Western Canada
A. Kaltenbrunner
Largest Bath in the World Opens Near London
The world’s largest swimming pool at Tooting Bee Common England is 300 feet long 9 feet wide and 46 feet deep with a 1 360 000 gallon capacity. It pumps 80 000 gallons daily needs no cover and costs 200 to drain and refill. About 3000 visitors daily noted. 13 rescues earned Royal Humane Society medals last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Engy
Tooting Bee Common
England
Sivine
Grape Nuts Promote Health For Older Diners
An advertisement asserts Grape Nuts and Postum aid aging digestion and brain function. It quotes an Iowa user praising long term health, energy for work, and regularity after adopting the whole wheat and barley cereal. A 692 year old customer supposedly attributes health gains to the products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Postum
Postume
Battle Creek
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Plan May
Plan City Beautiful
Sessio
Burka
Pairfax
MAT Thom
Great Northern
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