Tiny jeweled boat and Africa tale in a London paper
An Italian craftsman builds a minuscule boat of ivory and gold with a ruby headlight, diamonds, emerald rudder, and weighs under an ounce valued at about $5000. The piece also recounts Henry Savage Landor’s Africa travel tale about a Somali using a tin label as a cure, plus bank note handling curiosities and a collage of assorted remarks on prisons, real estate, and early photography studios in New York and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Africa
Henry Savage Landers
Son seeks to stop Mrs. Eddy's endowment pledge
Lead, 81, and his son Barnet Glover challenge a New Hampshire court action aimed at restraining Mrs. Eddy from donating 1000 to the Christian Science Institution. They contend a trust deed blocks access to her fortune and seek a say in preventing claimed undue influence on her funds. Senator Chand Jer handles the case. Dr. Potter Biddy knows little of its nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chand
Jer
Poater
Judge Whiting Heads Dakota Bar Association Meeting
The Dakota Bar Association elected officers and delegates at a Watertown gathering. President Judge Chas S Whitt of Desmet and vice presidents Hon John Hantin Watertown and Hon James M Linton Aber deen were named with secretary H Vorhees Sioux Falls. Delegates from multiple towns were chosen to attend the convention in Seattle next August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattles Wieh
Dude George He Marquis
Clean Lake
Julee
Kier
Desd Wood
Flyin
Junes
M Lawson
Abersteen
Atternaten
al Re Burt
Murs
Moneh
HL Keith
Slouy Fulle
Court to Rule on Blue Laws in Rapid City
State charges three men with violating the Sunday closing law after they allegedly hired out whigs and cubs for Sunday use. The defendants, Clayton Heavin James Belkoap and Patsy Whitter, seek jury trials to reflect public sentiment on the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
Cleyton Heaviin
James Belkoap
Patsy” Whitter
Cubs
Wood
Dairy business growth in Dakota region cited in records
In Pierre and surrounding area the dairy and poultry trade shows rising gains with farmers receiving about 130 thousand dollars in a year for butter eggs and poultry. Over a quarter the year payments approached eighty thousand dollars in total reports indicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota Pierre
Southalbany
Lake Preston
Amun
50 000 Acres of State Lands to Be Sold
About 50 000 acres of state lands in the Jim River valley and northern part of the state will be offered for sale. The exact counties will be decided later and valuations range from 19 to 360 dollars per acre, with most tracts priced around 30 to 40 dollars.
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Preston
Jim River
Milwaukee road cuts expenses in Finch Till division
Jan. 15 report from Mason City confirms abolition of the Finch Till division office. The division will be run from another location by Superintendent Coll. E. J. Balfon shifts to Mitchell S. D. to serve as trainmaster. Dispatchers office at Murdo will be abandoned. Change aimed at reducing costs. Brookings editor named postmaster to succeed Allen of the Press.
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Milwaukee Road
Mason City
Finch
Milwaukee
Coll
E. J. Balfon
Mitchell
Murdo
Black Hand letter writer captured by police
In San Francisco the man who sent a threatening Black Hand note demanding $250 or harm to himself and family was arrested after appearing with a hotel proprietor at a Washington Square electric light pole. The suspect claimed the name John Bona Talay and said he came from New York on November 6.
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Sun
Francisco
Cal
Puulhe
Washington Square
Antonio Bronte
Grigaduss
Hap
John Bona
Talay
New York
Test of Eight Hour Law for Telegraphers
Fragmentary report notes a test of the eight hour law affecting telegraph workers linked to railroad operations. The item mentions injuries and compensation figures around 2,900 to 5,000 dollars per case, with emphasis on incident causes and related legal actions.
A Big Land Year in Pierre 1907 Landmark filings rise
The Pierre land office reports 1907 harbors record homestead filings and acres taken up nearly half a million. The year shows 3 209 filings, about 100 filings larger than prior, plus 172 762 acres disposed at cash proofs and excess sales. Total receipts reach 142 165 53 with lower Brule providing 1800 14 in revenue.
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Pierre
Jin
Sol~ Dora
Uncle San
University Band Announces April State Tour
The South Dakota University band under Dr Gh W Collins will tour the western part of the state in April to promote the university. They plan to visit major eastern cities and the Black Hills, carrying a musical program with solos and choral sections assisted by Prof Von Gelteh and a choir of university voices.
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Vermillion
South Dakota University
Br. Gh. W. Collins
Tse
Black Hill
Mosteal Arciais
Profesor von Gelteh
Asviat
Glee Uiuh
Mile Voices
University
Virtiae Che Universiity
Veteran War Veteran 117 Admitted to Insane Asylum
Witertown records an 117 year old veteran described as insane who has lived in the United States since its earliest days. He is said to have served in Civil War Mexican War and Blackfoot War and narrowly avoided enlisting in the Spanish American War due to age. He was judged insane and committed to the Yankton asylum by the board of insanity.
Alleged murderer digs up buried cash
In jail awaiting trial for poisoning his wife, Miler. S. B. Jan. M-cultive Kam mel, accompanied by the sheriff, found the money he buried in his garden before arrest. He feels safer now that neighbors will not dig up his deposit, as they were suspected to be prospecting for it.
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Miler. S. B
Kammel
New Cruiser Fails to Meet Requirements
Norfolk Va Jan The cruiser North Carolina failed to meet contracted speed under test. The best four hour forced draught average reached 23.9 knots while officials blamed poor coal quality and fuel issues. Next week plans call for adjustments and further runs.
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Norfolk
Jan
North Carolina
Avera Bae
Eas
Daughter Seeks Long Lost Father in 1870s Mystery
Oma de for some crew to the whereabouts Captain Albert Powell Sanders, pioneer of the region. Daughter Virginia Heenan of Omaha has not seen him since 1874. Born in Virginia, he joined a California regiment in 1849, served through the Civil War, led prospectors to the Black Hills, and discovered the Virginia mine. On return journey he was robbed by men dressed as Indians. A friend later claimed to see him in Yankton, but no further news.
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Saikion
S. D
Omade
Albert Powell Sanders
Virginia Heenan
Omaha
Virginia
Sanders
California
Omens
Black Hills
Yankt
Fires devastate three Dakota towns with heavy losses
Across Dakota, two business blocks were wiped out by flames causing more than 20 000 dollars in damage. A faulty stove contributed to the W 7 Shove General Store fire and the Brentford blaze destroyed Mann Hardware Post Office and hotel, with total losses around 25 000 dollars despite partial insurance. In Fitchcock the Chaplin roller mill burned, insurance limited to 2 500 dollars, leaving a heavy burden on the owner.
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Howard
Jan
Fie
Shove
Harts
Mrec
Grinsafer
Brentford
Aberdeen
Day
M-Hall
Dusinss
Minneapolis and
St. Louis
Missouri
Piven
Wis
Puesdus
Tribune
H. A. Miller
Mann
J. A. Bety
Blore
Stanley
Goo
B. Mann
Mann Hardware Company
Fitchcock
S. D
Chaplin
Accused Murderer Worries Over Hoard
Gustave Kammel, held for poisoning his wife, fears a hidden fortune at his home or farm will be found. He plans to accompany the sheriff to recover any money if it remains undiscovered. Also reported are Supreme Court opinions in several cases from Pierre with affirmations and reversals, including Landers losing appeal and Ham receiving a new trial. Judge Haney became presiding judge for two years.
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Kansay
Wm. Reeder
Massas
Kaness
Missouri
Batley Wagoner
Aitchison
Cloud County
Atchiaun County
Larest
New York
Tiree
Ena
Mreies
Sr Rseas Ag
Landers
Supreme Court
Pierre
S. D
Supreme Caterday
Geo. W. Ingalls
Christopher
Medin
Minnehaha
Ferdinand A. Hallett
Peter Aggergaard
Yankton County
H. R. Landers
Olive Mosteller
Jas
Holbern
Hughes
Ry Olson
Henry J. Lawrence
Sully County
A. Ewart
G. i. Ingham
Noc Stott
H. 5S
Chamberlain
Day County
State
John Ham
Charles Mix County
Ham
Haney
M. D. Wilton
Gregory County
Herman
McVay
Davison County
Dorothy Randolph Debut Amid Extravagant Bellevue Ball
In Philadelphia on January 10 Miss Dorothy Randolph debuted at a Bellevue-Stratford ball hosted by father Philip S. P. Randolph. The lavish event featured exotic foliage rosed song birds and shimmering goldfish, costing an estimated amount surpassing prior records by about 50,000 dollars in a woodland–style setting with fountains and rustic bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Dorothy Randolph
Bellevue-Stratford
Philip S. P. Randolph
Naragansett Pier
Lakewood
Paul
Incomplete Jury Work Delays City Case Proceedings
Fragments indicate a jury in a New York city case had not finished its work when reporting ceased. The text mentions a possible federal official statement and references city transactions and parallel matters, but no final verdict or action is shown.
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New York
Jan
Heinge Jt Ham
Banner Mining Year in the Black Hills
Deadwood reports a banner mining year as ten to fifteen mills operate, with consolidation shaping a new era. Homestake records a remarkable output surge while new properties like Lucky Strike and American Eagle boost capacity, signaling a bright future for Black Hills mining.
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Deadwood
B&d. Jin
Black Hills
Blick Hills
Homestake
Homestake Mining Company
Lucky Strike
American Eagle
Saginaw
Ivanhoe
Minnesota Mines Company
Ruberta
Train Crew Rescues Teacher From Barbed Wire Fence
An engineer and Milwaukee railroad crew rescued a young schoolteacher trapped by barbed wire near Taylor between Scotland and Tripp. The woman, rushing to a train, became entangled as she crawled through the fence. conductors freed her after a tense delay while the rescuers showed gallantry, and she refused to reveal her name.
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Scotland
Milwaukee
Taylor
Milway
Tripp
Kaylor
iVeler
Calf’s nibbling spurs legal clash in South Dakota
In Chamberlain on August 10 a case arose over a calf that nibbled horse tails, owned by Krueger and Swartz. Swartz jailed the animal after failed complaints, but Justice Sutter ruled for Krueger, taxing Swartz $21.85. The decision hinges on the free range law permitting livestock to roam and chew tails.
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Chamberlain
Gresny
Ueger
Swartz
Krueger
Fronc
Swarts
Sestern
South Dakota
Gregory County
Larson couple welcomed 16th child in South Dakota
Sioux Falls, S D Jan 8 Mr and Mrs Jacob Larson who farm near Colton northwest of Sioux Falls are believed to be the parents of the largest family in the state area. They are rejoicing over the arrival of their 16th child.
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Sioux Talls, S. D
Jacob Larson
Colton
Sioux Walls
Fire destroys early brick block in Huron South Dakota
A Saturday fire in Huron South Dakota demolished a one story brick block, owned by King Land Company and A K Gardyner. Merchants including Lee’s Mercantile occupied half the building. Estimated total loss about 510,100 with significant damage to King and Huntley and Chicago Northwestern Railway car losses among others.
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Huron
D. Jah
King
R. Huntley
Lee's Mercantile Company
King Land Company
A. KK
Gardyner
Goliister
Chicago & North4 Western Railway
Man details alleged peonage at West Virginia mine
A migrant named Bodgner describes being brought to a Virginia Coal Co mine near the Pennsylvania border, placed under armed guards, and forced to work for three months with little food and restricted contact. He says he was not paid, attempted escape, and while able to send a letter to Bezik in New York, no release came until later. He has written to the German embassy seeking release for himself and others.
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Lend
Dan
Charles Bodgner
United States
Bodgner
George Fiegi
Hodgner
New York
Rodeker
Virginia Tee Coal Company
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Bodener
Bezik
Smooth Stranger Jailed for Forgery
A teenaged stranger presenting as Wilson, Wiles, or Muckney was arrested for forging checks in multiple towns. He claimed ties to Springfield, Mississippi, and admitted using checks from Kimball State Bank, Aurora State Bank, and others, with each amount under ten dollars. The suspect’s movements pointed toward White Lake before arrest.
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Istimball
Witson
Wiles
Muckney
Rover
Huefsess
Deels
Tom Wiles
Bai McCormick
Marlton
White Lake
Kimball State Bank
Betes
Ite Lake
Dimawa
Aurora State Bank
Aurora County
Nik
Ae Wilson
Frank Ryan
Springield, ML
Ryan
Nune
Counties in Excellent Shape on Indebtedness Report
South Dakota auditors report shows county unpaid taxes near bonded debt, counties owe roughly 150000 in outstanding warrants, state school fund debt over 3500000 secured by real estate. Twenty six counties without bonded debt this year, down from twenty eight. overall local debt decreased 46830. In Stanley County a 500 reward offered for revolver used in Katherine Kille murder. suspect Bowen may have hidden it. Sam M Bear, longtime Sioux Falls theater manager, retires February 1 after decade at New Theatre. Maurice Jenks to succeed him.
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Munson
Pierze
Bree
L. A. Munson
Albright
Sioux City
Leing C. H. Anderson
B. A. Cummins
J. B. Binder
State Board of
Parsons
Crawford
Salt Lake City
Pete Miller
Belle Fourche
Mans Grimsho
Yale
South Dakota
Pierre
Stanley County
Katherinn Kille
Bowen
Itn
Sam Bear
Sioux Walls
S. D
Sam M. Bear
Maurice Jenks
Yankton
Fial
Northwest
Sioux Falls
Night riders burn two warehouses in Bethel area
In Carlisle on January 9, two independent tobacco buyers warehouses at Bethel and the Caters Pros general store were set ablaze by masked armed assailants. The perpetrators fled before authorities could respond, leaving a wave of terror in the city.
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Carlisle
Bethel
Caters Pros
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