Bonesteel Plains features and rail hopes bloom in regional brief
Bonesteel notes expansion with new towns Burke Herrick Dallas Gregory and a Rosebud prospect. Northwestern line hints at future cross routes as Milwaukee may affect plans. Local officials discuss rail access, land deals, and a federal appointment in Dallas while court cases draw attention amid town growth.
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Monte Romes
Anie Wurry
Rheala
balaMme
Busilies
Timbercom Daly
Hue
Black Hills
Northwestern
C. H. Reynolds
Milwaukee
A. Jackson
Dallas
Garland
Sioux Fall
David Watkins
Frank Nuwnemaker
Watkins
Nunncmaker Win
South Dakota Capitol Commission Tours Helena Mission
South Dakota commissioners from Pierre including D. D. Wisney secretary of state J. F. Halladay state auditor and C. Bach plan to view Montana’s capitol in Helena with Wilmar Elrod joining. They review the state house project authorized to cost up to 600000 as Pierre remains the capital.
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South Dakota
Montana
Pui
Mink
D. D
J. F. Halladay
Stat
Pierre
South Dakot Capital
Mont Mira
Helena
Capitol Commission
Widespread Rain Boosts South Dakota Crops
May 2 Sioux Falls South Dakota rains strengthen agricultural prospects across the state after a cold seeding season. Crops show strong root development from cool weather and new rains, with small grain behind but expected to surge once warm conditions return. Crop prospects are described as never brighter for this time of year.
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South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Woman Charged With Murder Leads Local Crime Case
Mary Hedan a Finnish immigrant was arrested charged with murdering her newborn baby found by two boys in the city’s west section. Samuel Kasari, milk ranch owner on Yellow Creek, arrested as an accessory and claimed as the father. Hedan reportedly confessed to the crime on the night of May 7. Work on Spearfish Fish Hatchery underway with new dwelling, waterworks, and additional ponds planned to boost capacity.
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Mary Hedan
Samuel Kasari
Yellow Creek
Biby
Hedan Wink
Pri
Mysterious Disappearances Tie Local Figures In 19th Century Case
An elderly man burns in Lakeddle area amid a tangle of missing persons tales. Jacob Johnson vanished from his Bran do home last June, with G Wyn Todd later found murdered. Authorities seek credible details as family, sheriff, and neighbors pursue how these events connect.
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Jacob Johnson
Huron
Jane
Waterbury
Johnson
Brando
S. 1
Miller
Wessington
G. Wyn Todd
Niefinn Kreck
Brandon
Hand County
Anpeutr
Whitecupreh
Howe
State Normal Meet at Aberdeen Madison Springfield events listed
The State Normal meet schedule includes Aberdeen Madison and Springfield. Events cover tennis track field and baseball with contests in ladies and gentlemen formats and a Friday track meet and debate between Aberdeen and Springfield institutions. Points awarded for first and second places.Tuesday through Friday events detailed with venues and entrant rules.
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Aberdeen
Springfield
Madison
Dobrie
Sprinngfield
Springfeld
Mudi- Son
Deen
Sprigfield
Sprhuaz
Station and Elevator Burn at De Smet
Fire destroyed Chicago and Northwestern station and G W Van Dusen Company elevator at De Smet. Cause traced to ash from pressed floor storage, with many years of oil accumulation, burning under floors. Agent Stimson and family lost all personal belongings. total losses estimated around 12,000 to 15,000 with no insurance.
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de Smet
Avent
Chicago and Northwestern
G. W. van Dusen Company
Ollroom
Stimson
Eleator
Almost Burns to Death from Bonfire Clothing Fire
A Little Sioux Falls girl suffered severe burns on her back when her clothing caught fire from a bonfire at a farm home. The incident followed a hay ladder fire caused by a neighbor, damaging a barn and threshing machine shed. Separate notes report Henry South Dakota adding a rural delivery route serving multiple communities and Easter services held by the Knights Templar in Mitchell with a sermon by Dr. Townsend Nicholson. A Columbia creamery planned to open May 1 under a cooperative model, signaling renewed prosperity for farmers after a decade.
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Little Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls
M. D
Andrew Floe
Uute
Monroe Perry
Spink
Knights Templar
Mitchell
Knight Templars
John H. Babcock
Townsend Nicholson
Dakota Wesleyan University
Commerce Board Seeks Writ to Enforce Meat Shipment Rates
Chicago May 2 District Attorney Morrison filed a petition for an injunction to restrain railroads including Chicago Great Western from discriminating in shipping rates between live cattle and dressed meat to Chicago. The suit follows an Interstate Commerce Commission ruling against western routes and lists many railroad defendants. The bill asks for immediate compliance with IC C orders and sets a daily penalties provision for continued violation.
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Chicago Great Western
United States Court
Morrigon
Interstate Commerce Commission
Morrison
Reneen M. Lauidis
Chicago Livestock Exchange
Carl
Town
Missouri
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Lve
Kansas City
South St. Joseph
South Canaha
Sioux City
South St. Paul
Points West
Northwest
Southwert
Great Western
Burlington
Codex Rapids
North
Minneapolis
Northwestern
Burlington and Quincy
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Rock Island
Paettie
Hainibal
St. Joseph
Illinois
Railroads mobilize campaigns to defend non government rate control
Chicago heads report that railroads push government non interference into rate making. Eastern presidents form bureaus to educate press with railroad side. J H Maddy leads Erie press work after a transcontinental tour. Western chiefs hire experts for a full educational drive across the region.
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Eastern Railroad
Eastern
J. H. Maddy
Erie
Maddy
New York
Twin Cities
Pacific Coast
New Orleans
Puopose
Siason Thompson
British Minister to Morocco Affirms Support for French Policy
May 1 report from Tangier quotes British minister to Morocco Mr. Lowther saying his Fez visit aims to support the French policy in Morocco. The statement was made in an interview with the Temps correspondent during his Tangier stay.
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Morocco
Pare
Lowther
Temps
Tangier
Fea i
Washington Gossip Sparks Possible Secretary Wilson Wedding
Rumor says Secretary Wilson, a senior cabinet member, may marry soon after May. The bride rumored to be a government clerk and widow from prominent circles, with Miss Wilson allegedly abroad in Europe amid speculation about royal and diplomatic reactions to a future spouse who is a divorcee.
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Washington
Wilson
Hinde
Department of Agriculture
Miss Wilson
Europe
University of Jews
McKinley
German coal strikes widen over state control fears
An Essen chamber of commerce report opposes government takeover of coal mines and warns of economic disruption if the state pushes beyond regulating trusts. The piece notes miners’ protests and broad government sympathy while describing unresolved tensions in the German coal industry.
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Wishipaton
Germany
Richard Guenther
Prankfort
Department of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Essen
Iron and Steel Industries
Krupp Steel Works
Bee
Tolt
Coal Trust
Esren Chamber of Commerce
Ieee
Hivernia
Chandler's Joke Shows Humor Affects Presidential Hopes
Washington May. Senator W J Chandler head of the Spanish claims treaty commission conceived a plan to write identical letters to Vice President Fairbanks Secretary Shaw and Senator Foraker urging their candidacy. Fairbanks thanked him, Shaw commented that he is glad to see broad support for other great men.
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Willum
Chandler
Spanish Claims Treaty Commission
Commission
Fairbanks
the Treasury
Sha
Foraker
Shaw
United States
Toda
Wm. J. Chandler
Mr. Chandler
Theice
Defense rests on state case in Nan Patterson trial
New York May 3 The trial of Nan Patterson resumed with defense counsel Mr Levy announcing that the defense will rest on the state's evidence and then begin closing argument for the prisoner.
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New York
Nan Patterson
Levy
Love Letters of a Boss and Platt Scandal Unfolds
Miss Wood of Omaha sues William Loeb Robert Wynne and J Martin Miller for 35000 damages alleging they conspired to seize and suppress her manuscript The Love Letters of a Boss and coerced her into surrendering Senator Platts letters and a 20000 payment claims she never received the money and warns of further sensational suits in other cities
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Neb
Wine Catherine Wood
U. S
Platt
New York
Washington
Robert J. Wyon
London
J. Marun Miller
Aix la Chappelle
Boas
Miss Wood
J. Martin Miller
Onsan
Hin
Roosevelt
White House
Odell
Tyalleth
Pat
Central Park
Teague
Senator Platt
Mae Wood
United States
United States Senate
Benutan Tu Platt
Shi
Mills Wood
Miller
Misa Wood
Joye
Lillian T. Janeway
Secret Service
Kadena
New York Life Building
Abham H. Hummel
Wood
Gvo
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