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Newspaper

Sisseton Weekly Standard

Location

Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1908

Page

6

Independence party aims for South Dakota ballots

H W Diffenderfer national committeeman for Oklahoma announced in Sioux Falls that the new Independence party will fight in South Dakota by petitioning to place a full congressional and state ticket on the ballot excluding presidential electors. The proposed slate lists Schneider, Bray, Warner, Bennettstead, Donaldson, Lat tin, Smith, Ellison, Gleason, and Dean with Hearst and Hisven planned to speak in Yankton and Sioux Falls on Oct 14.

New Independence Party South Dakota Sioux Falls H. W. Diffenderfer Rodell C. Warner Bilichell J. €. Bennettead Sanford G. Donaldson Yankton Atttorney George W. Lattin de Smet Henry W. Smith Daniel Ellison Cynoks A. A. Gleason Chamberlain Waller B. Dean Kit Fenderfer Thomas L. Hisven Hearst

Good Money in Crops in the West Dakota Hay Year

Reports from settlers in western South Dakota show high yields across crops. Jeff Carr on Cheyenne river notes 20 oats per acre on dished ground and 4 on plowed ground, 36 rye per acre, with corn nearly matured.

Westin South Dakota Missouri Valley Jeff Carr Mississippi Cheyenne River J. Anderson Antelope Creek Stanley County Andrew Braunersrauther Murdo Wm. Yarosh Harry Bickford Highland Ajhort Raat Muto Gigg of McClure Rush Anderson Kadoka Stanley

Young Roosevelt Sees Opportunity On Western Tour

Kermit Roosevelt son of the president spent a day at Huron with U.S. Marshal Seth Bullock en route to the Cheyenne Indian reservation for a brief hunt. He praised the region’s rapid development, said he might join his father on an Africa trip, and noted the opportunities drawing people to the new country.

Young Roosevelt Huron Cheyenne Reservation Kermit Roosevelt United States Seth Bullock Cheyenne Africa South Paket Tyas Meninder

Delegates Named for Transypl Commerce Session in San Francisco

Gov Crawford appointed no South Osholw delegates to the nineteenth Transypl commerce session in San Francisco October 6 to 10. Listed are John Hunter Deadwood Dan Messin non Madison Gib Diziewannsi Woonsocket W.T. Rodel rool ings A C Witte Aberdeen Ringsrud Elk Point Wm J Lake Andes F B Roberts Milbank J B Platt Clark Ernest May H D Walrash Watertown C Billinghurst Pierre William Warble O Huron T W Dwisht Sioux Falls H P Packard Redfield.

South Dakota Clark Ernest May H. D. Walrash Watertown C. Billinghurst Pierre William Warble Huron T. W. Dwisht Sioux Falls H. P. Packard Redfield

Family of Hollanders Vanish From South Dakota Farm

A Hollander family renting Rudolph Miller farm in Union County, South Dakota, disappeared after a neighbor checked their chores, with no word since. The neighbors report no clear reason for leaving, and the family’s fate remains a mystery.

South Dakota Rudolph Miller Union County Swere Proene

Farmer's legal dream ends in gloom after short Springfield stint

A Washington dinner recounts a farmer in a county who sought law with ambition. He traveled to Springfield for three days of study with a noted attorney, then returned home, stating the law is not as expected, leaving his father to lament the turn of events.

Washineton Mincis Springfield Bill

Missouri Judge Wallace Challenges Prohibition Meeting

A Missouri judge at a prohibitionists gathering vows to enforce dry laws if elected governor. The crowd interrupts as he overturns an ice water in a staged moment, then loses track of the subject amid the confusion.

Missouri Wallace St. Louis Ry

Desperate Horsethief Tries to Overpower Sheriff Kempker

In Clay County jail at Vermillion, desperado T A Mitchell attempted to overpower Sheriff Kempker during a jail yard break attempt. Kempker blocked the assault with a swift move, saving himself as Mitchell lunged with a bottle and handcuff weapon. The officer remains vigilant for future confinement.

Kempker T. A. Mitchell Clay County Vermillion Mitchell Sherif Kempker Mitchall Sheriff Kempker Rimaine Olson

Rescued by an Indian from Wandering Child on Prairie

Mamie Oliva, seven, daughter of Mrs. Swatek of Tyndall, wandered from Wagner in Charles Mix county while visiting grandparents Frank and Mrs. Cuthlar. After a day and night of searching, a Native American found her alive near KuKa’s home ten miles southeast of Wagner and brought her safely home. The incident caused severe stress to her ailing grandfather, who nearly suffered a heart attack from anxiety.

Red Man Frank Cuthlar Warner Charles Mix County Mamie Oliva Wagner Anton Kuca Wagher Tyndall Dohemian Ter

Canadian Pacific Near Merge To Acquire Chicago Great Western

In St Paul on Sept 22 reports claim the Chicago Great Western Railroad and its facilities will become a subsidiary of the Canadian Pacific system. An unlimited option for acquisition reportedly arose during President T G Shaughnessy’s visit, due to CGW labor troubles. The move would create a major railroad merger expanding wheat exports and aligning transcontinental lines, with US and Canadian authorities to enforce interstate rules.

St. Paul Chicago Great Western Railroad Company Canadian Pacific Railroad Company T. G. Shaughnessy Canada Pacific Chicago Great Western Shank, Needy Horace G. Boni Chicago Great Western Road Une Canadien Northwest States Pacific Middle West Northern Securiies Company Canada Wisconsin Sault Ste. Marie United States

Mark for Misfortune at Homestake Mine

Peter Isaacson a Homestake miner endures frequent accidents at the Homestake mine hospital ward. A recent incident at the 600 foot level saw a runaway air engine strike drills, breaking his leg while walking with a cate. Earlier blasting caused leg injuries forcing a long layoff.

Peter Isaacson Homestake Star Shaft Olicele

Fells Man With Big Stake On Board Steamer

Wil liam Murray a fireman on the Willian A Pathe was struck by deck hand Tosuph Pi near Duluth. Murray’s skull was fractured and doctors trepanned to save him. Peacock and Murray fought Saturday night. Peacock felled Murray with a stake and is held for murder in the first degree. Murray is from Pittsburgh.

Duluth Tosuph Pi Willian A. Pathe Wil Iam Murray Murray Peacock Pittsburg

Trainmen Overpowered by Hoboes Aboard Freights

Two hoboes boarded a Bristol to Andover freight and overpowered two brakemen. The men were kicked from the moving train after the hoboes seized revolvers and robbed $18, though one claim of the money theft is denied. The pair escaped as the train slowed.

Bristol Andover Hobcs Willies

Farmers State Bank to Be Formed in Mobridge

Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state for a new bank at Mobridge named Farmers State Bank with 10000 dollars capital. Incorporators include N I Nelson Clarion Iowa E P Peterson Des Moines Iowa B J Olsen E E Empy and William Benoist of Mobridge a prominent mixed blood on Cheyenne River reservation. The threshing season in North Dakota is a short one this year.

Mobridge Farmers State Bank N. I. Nelson Clarion Iowa E. P. Peterson Des Moines B. J. Olsen E. E. Empy William Benoist Cheyenne River Reservation

Lawrene CC Prosperous Dry Farming Brings Good Returns

Lawrence county farmers report strong dry farming results in the Black Hills region. Wheat on dry ranches without irrigation averages over twenty bushels per acre, oats at least thirty five, with corn and hay crops promising, while fruit suffers from late spring frost and potatoes show fair yields.

Black Hills Law Veles Lawrence County

Seven Year Old Girl Dies After Wrong Medicine Given

A seven year old girl, Neatrice King, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin King of Ken Clare, was killed when her aunt Mistakenly gave her medicine from a bottle intended for Mrs. King. The bottle contained morphine, and the error occurred during a night incident before authorities could intervene. The accident occurred in Ben Clare, with the local depot agent listed as Wr King.

Attirey Neatrice King Davenger Alvin Kin Ken Clare Sioux Polls Wr King Trinity Central Ben Clare Mrs. King

Lumber Plant Total Loss At North Fork Wisconsin

Fire visited the North Fork Lumber Company plant in Prentice Wisconsin destroying the entire facility. Estimated loss about 100900, with about half covered by insurance. For a time the village of North Fork was threatened by the blaze.

North Fork Lumber Company Prentice Wis Prentice, Wik North Fork

Deserter Husband Arrested Near Mason City

Mason City Iowa Sept 22 J D Hattery was arrested at Denison on information from here for deserting his wife J D Hattery left his wife and three children He was brought back but says he will not live with his family.

Mason City Iowa J. D. Hattery Denison

Work West of River by Agricultural College Institutes

The agricultural college will conduct farmer institutes across about twenty five western sites in October and November. Officials fixed meetings from Lemon in the north to Reliance in eastern Lyman County, covering nearly the entire west of the state.

Agricultural College Lemon Butte Stanley Lyman Reliance

Forest Fire Culprit Fined After Wrenshall Alarm

St Paul Sept 22 Gen C Andrews state forestry commissioner received word from Carlton County Attorney J Dodge of the conviction of Jack Tiscart at Carlton on a charge of negligence in starting a forest fire that endangered Wrenshall. Tiscart is fined 50 dollars or jailed in default.

St. Paul C. Andrews State Forestry J. Dodge Carlton County Jack Tiscart Carlton Wrenshall Tiscart

Traveling man robbed and clubbed in Mason City

Mason City Iowa September 22 traveling man K B Krekel of Burlington was clubbed into unconsciousness by two assailants and robbed of about forty dollars He is in a serious condition

Mason City Iowa K. B. Krekel Burlington

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