Potatoes and odd notes span a bustling era in 1907
The article surveys state potato production with New York leading at 42 million bushels, Michigan and Pennsylvania near 25 million, and several Midwest states following. It then shifts through varied topics from sausages in ancient times to London suffragette chatter, New York jewelers, tantalum use in instruments, a cottonseed oil tank car, and a science lecture on hydrogen and sodium behavior, ending with a mention of a French freighter near New York and a parade of industrial curiosities.
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Christie Murderer Had An Accomplice
Aberdeen S Th July 14 Hundreds of farmers from Rudolph vicinity rushed to Aberdeen for Victor charged with the murder of the Christie family. At 10 o clock the attorney moved a postponement and the court granted it. Victor was not brought into court and public feeling against him in Rudolph is bitter. Belief grows that Victor had an accomplice in the deadly crime.
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Christie
Ven Slyke
Rudolphs
Hail Damage Strikes Lincoln County in Severe Storm
A severe hail storm swept Lincoln County around 1 o'clock damaging a wide area. It wrecked grain fields and gardens, shattered town windows, and stripped trees of fruit and leaves. Reported losses run to several thousand dollars, with corn in the affected stretch badly riddled and some recovery hoped.
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Hudson
Man Killed in Chicago Northwestern Train Wreck Near Parker
A rear end collision near Parker on the Chicago and Northwestern Sunday evening caused the death of Brakerman Booth of the city and seriously injured Fireman Ackley and Kerkow of Chicac place.
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Chicago & Northwestern
Brakerman Booth
Virgir
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Chix Place
Fish Become Pets of a Dredge Keeper
Vermllion 9 May 14, Almost every woman keeps a pet. Mrs Dockey, house keeper on Dredge No 2 on the Clay Creek canal south of the G W Woodworth farm, has tamed many fish that line the dredge. They hurry to the boat’s side at meals and eat from her hand. She says fish for the table must be caught outside her pets’ area.
Child Drowns In Road Ditch Near Worthing
July 14 Worthing M D reports a 15 month old child of Mr and Mrs on Millage Norway township near here wandered from the yard fell into a road ditch several feet deep filled with water and drowned despite early discovery. Also notes a Vermillion S D item about a marriage reveal a year after it occurred and plans to place bison on a Black Hills reserve with congressional action discussed.
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On Millage
Norway Township
Brad Hills
Pierre
Black Tile Point
Ripld Creek
Beatty Philip
Missouri River
Huron Board Approves New Public Building Plan
The Huron board votes to construct a new public structure costing about 476 000 dollars intended for school purposes. The project, planned for completion next year, aims to be among the finest public facilities in the state.
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Huron Board
Buren
Povertion
Imne
Coils Tightening About Accused Man
Emil Vie tor, accused of the Christie family murder, pleads for help from East Aurora parents. He asks State's Attorney Van Slyke to appeal to family and brother for aid. A Conde hardware dealer recalls Victor offering a used revolver before the killings. Christie victims died by 41 caliber bullets. Prisoner tells a Catholic priest he is Irish German and not Catholic. Sheriff and State's Attorney push witnesses to place Victor in Rudolph the night before the murder. Vie tor is said to be an expert pistol shooter and fond of practice.
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Averdoon
Emil Vietor
Chiriste
East Aurora
N. Y
Slate
van Slyke
Est
J G. Rounds
Conde
Victor
Mil Vieter
Buffalo
Sherif John Anderson
L. T. van Slyke
Witnesors
Rudolph
State Chemist Expert on Pure Whisky
Professor James H. Shepard head of the chemistry department at the state college sailed for Washington D C as a principal witness before President Taft on pure whisky. He was chosen by the National Pure Food association to speak for all states, reflecting the high regard for his life study and his standard definition of genuine whisky used worldwide.
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James H. Shepard
State College
Washington, D. C
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Hoe
National Pure Food Association
Pure Food Commissioners
Fatally Injured by an Automobile in Aberdeen
Aberdeen July 13 J A WOR swick a well known resident was struck by an automobile last night while crossing the street He stepped out to avoid one machine and did not see another car coming from the opposite direction He probably fatally injured and the incident is described in brief as the day’s local accident report.
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Aberdeen
J. A. Worswick
Girl's life ends by poison route in South Carolina
Yankton South Carolina July 13 Registering from Sioux City last evening as Halty Townsend a young and attractive woman about twenty called for a physician this morning and when he appeared said that she had poisoned herself She was past help and died soon after It was found upon examination that she had taken corrosive sublimate
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Sioux City
Halty Townsend
Paris Faces Child Suicide Crisis Reports Alarm in France
In Paris and across France a wave of self-inflicted deaths alarms authorities as nine children ages 11 to 16 reportedly kill themselves within a month. Debated by Maurice Barres, the debate points to school curriculum and a death invitation club traced to Clermont school. Parents fear for their children.
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Unruh Secures Bond and Is Released in Nebraska
In Tradion Nebraska on July 12 local man T Unruh secured bond and was released after a court hearing. The incident involved a serious injury and a local bunker related event. Authorities confirmed security arrangements remain in place as the case proceeds.
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Unruh
Severn
Unique Bird Disaster Report Stuns Orleans Officials
A dramatic estimate from Frank M. Miller, president of the Louisiana game commission, claims 100000 birds destroyed. The report cites travel fare impacts and widespread fallout absorbing Pueblo. Officials in Orleans are weighing the implications as the crisis unfolds.
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Frank M. Miller
Drealdgent
Loulaiana
Rif
Victor's Alibi Will Not Bear Investigation
Aberdeen South Dakota July 12 There is nothing left to the alibis set up by Emil Victor to show he was in Conde when the Christie family were murdered at Rudolph last Saturday morning State's Attorney Van Sickle seeks witnesses in Conde who recall Victor or his visit and train passengers between Rudolph and Northville on the day in question The murder route was traced to Northville where Victor was arrested and several persons say they met him along the route The accused has not secured counsel and claims he cannot afford one and the court has not acted yet.
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Anbl
Emil Victor
Conde
Christie
Rudolph
van Sirk¢é
Victor
Northville
W Northvile
Woman editor sued for criminal libel in Watertown
A Sherin sues Mrs Geo H Eastwood and the Herald of Watertown for criminal libel over a report of a horsewhipping alleged to have been inflicted by an irate woman on him on the street. The defendants waived preliminary examination and the case is set for the August term of Municipal court. A Sherin, former editor of the Watertown Times, is now practicing law in Watertown.
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Geo. H. Eastwood
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Watertown Times
Boy Drowns Bathing At Thunder Creek Dam
A dam on Thunder creek in Tripp county North Central portion saw Ora Lenker aged 18 drown after cramps struck while swimming with Medema brothers and others. Morehouse, a party member, led a heroic rescue attempt, but Lenker died as others were saved.
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State saves money on insurance premiums
Pierre, July 12 Governor Ves sey has saved almost the amount of his entire salary for two years to the state by securing a reduced rate for fire Insurance of the state institutions. By agreeing upon coinsurance he induced the government board of under writers for South Dakota to reduce the rate on average of about 20 percent. As the premiums paid by the state amount to 30000 dollars this saving is between 5000 and 6000 dollars. The governor made two special trips to Minneapolis to put this through.
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Board of Underwriters
South Dakota
Minneapolis
Man May Read Of His Own Demise In Mysterious Case
Nelan Swan son of Garfield township Alsen D July 12 alive to read his supposed death and the suspicions around it. Mrs Charles Swanson dead at home of the aged man. Investigating officers will seek to determine if poison or external causes ended her life. The couple had lived with Swanson five years amid frequent clashes over his alleged stinginess despite a large fortune.
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Nelan Swanson
Garfield Township
Charles Swanson
Swanson Bag
Taft Plans Westward Trip From September to October
President Taft outlined tentative fall travel plans after the tariff bill's Senate passage. He will begin September 15 from Washington, travel to Seattle via Denver Salt Lake City and Spokane, then to Portanci San Francisco Los Angeles, visit his sister, then proceed through Texas New Mexico Arizona and Georgia to end in Washington. He also proposed meeting Mexico's President Diaz in El Paso around October 15.
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Deposits Rise At North Dakota Banks In Record Pace
Madison North Dakota July 18 deposits in banks tread higher with a seven million rise per year. Figures show deposits in South Caledta and national banks increasing from February 26 to 42 million plus. The report notes a notably active yet quiet season across institutions.
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Horse rustlers fined by law in Hyde County
Pierre July 10. Frank Brande George McCarty Fred Rilne and Charles Bowman arrested in Hyde county for alleged horse rustling and held to circuit court. One horse reportedly found in Ohio. Rustling suspected to be ongoing with others implicated. breaking up the gang hoped with convictions. Man maimed by mowing machine in area. T. Hunt badly injured paralyzed after being run over while operating a mowing machine. Sheriff detains Alarmspurg resident Jones driven insane by attempts to propagate a new corn species. he is confined in custody at his farm corner corn crib, long-time resident of Hartford S D since 1876.
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Huron Wins Telephone Case Against Dakota Central
In Sioux Falls federal court Judge Carland discharges the order to show cause in the city of Huron versus Dakota Central Telephone Co case. The ruling affirms that the injunction remains in force and places authority with the federal court. An appeal to the Supreme Court would be the company’s only remaining remedy.
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Quarry Finds Robbed of Diamonds Shaped Rocks
Aberdeen South Dakota July 19 locals marvel at K J Kirkhagen pocketful of rough stones claimed as diamonds found in a rock quarry near the city. Some stones are dark brown and cut glass, embedded in a peculiar rock formation. Samples sent to Toronto and New York for expert tests.
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Safeblowers Attempt Robbery At Redfield Feed Store
Safeblowers attempted to rob Henry Zumhofe's feed store in Redfield Aberdeen South Dakota at about 2 am Tuesday. Feed sacks were stacked around the safe to muffle the blast but the thieves fled after a partial drawer-opening left $49 behind. They took insurance papers and documents of little value.
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Henry Zumhofe
Farmer Seriously Injured by Bull in Eden Township
Hudson South Dakota July 10 Fred Burk a prominent Eden township farmer was badly injured by a 2 year old bull after entering the pasture cows. The animal charged knocking him down multiple times before retreating as bystanders rolled him to safety. He sustained half a dozen broken ribs chest injuries and a dislocated right arm. He was in serious condition but may recover.
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Fred Burk
Eden Township
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Albert Burki
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Redfield Southwestern Railroad Incorporation Filed
Pierre July 10 Articles of incorporation were filed for the Redfield Southwestern Railroad company. The proposed line spans about 20 miles and will connect to Byte, with capital stock noted as ninety two shares. Local officials and the secretary of state recorded the filing in the corporation office yesterday.
Murder suspect winces under a charge of grime
Aberdeen July 9 The Christie family murders at Rudolph last Saturday prompted funeral services to be held tomorrow. Emil Victor 23 arraigned with preliminary trial set for Monday June 12 appeared calm yet anxious when charged with murder. He asked for an attorney and claimed he was in Conde at the time of the crime.
Aberdeen Couple Wed After Auto Crash Nurse Bride
Aberdeen July 9 Miss Winifred Francis of Aberdeen married Frank Alexander of Mound City today. Alexander recently injured in an automobile accident was taken to Samaritan hospital in this city and cared for by his nurse-bride. The couple will reside at Mound City.
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Frank Alexander
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Winifred Francis
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Wolf Bounties Run and County Drainage Project
Bridgewater South Dakota July 9 excessive rainfall prompts drainage measures as petition filed with county commissions a committee will appraise property and dam work will start major crop damage from standing water noted September Sen Septnd $14 000 Pierre South Dakota July 9 state auditor pays wolf bounty warrants total payouts exceed 14000 with five dollar reward per gray or timber wolf and state still grappling with wolf pest
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Walter
Pierre
Family Sacrifices For Girl At Reservoir Tragedy
The Puller family perished during a fishing and picnicking outing at a large reservoir. Twelve year old Gladys fell into ten foot water. fourteen year old John saved her but drowned in weeds. Ellen, fourteen, and the mother also perished after diving to help. The father, a strong swimmer, could not free his wife as they went under together.
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Cole
George H. Puller
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John
Ellen
Divinity
From Immigrant to Accepted Suitor of Nobleman's Daughter
Immigrant Belgian immigrant to engaged suitor of Holland nobleman’s daughter, via the Wittekind voyage. John Famien Famaey, now secretary to a typewriter maker in New York, earns a large salary and aided by English learning during transit. Also notes vast New York personal property assessments for Carnegie Sage Rockefeller Morgan and Rogers as of July 9.
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Baron de Colgran Delwaynen
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Andrew Carnegie
Russell Sage
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Ahl Rogers
William Rockefeller
Now Colombia Is In A Revolution in 19th Century News
A broken transcription reports a revolution in the republic of Colombia during July. It mentions the government under Enmel fea and a British steamer sighting near a port, with vague references to transport and naval events amid the upheaval.
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