Fragmented 19th Century Miscellany and Inventions
A jumble of antiquated anecdotes and observations appears, referencing a misremembered speech on omnipotence, a quaker benediction, school plans and chivalry, a novel belt device for spectators, and a claim of ancient medical insight. The piece touches on Africa’s intellect, Bishop Colenso, and an Egyptian papyrus translation challenging Hippocrates as father of medicine.
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Africa
Moo
Ince
Colenso
Chicago
Hae
Auction in France Nets 330000 for Four Chairs
A recent French auction saw four chairs fetch 330000, highlighting the enduring value of old furniture. The proceeds were reportedly offset by a tapestry from the Renaissance era, likely costly in its own right.
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France
Elliott land ruling stirs Dakota homestead case in court
A North Dakota style legal struggle over land entry and government rules unfolds as Elliott seeks rulings on homestead land opened for entry. The case involves government actions, court where proceedings may move, and potential impacts on residents and applicants in South Dakota and beyond.
Rampage of Rhine Creek Inflicts Heavy Damage
Yankton D May 28 Floods from Rhine creek surged through the town destroying bridges and flooding homes and businesses. Three inches of water rose rapidly, washing away streets, damaging telephone lines, and submerging houses. Chief James W. Todd reports significant erosion and property loss, with total damage running into thousands of dollars.
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Rhine Creek
Yankton
James W. Todd
Black Hills Military Academy to Open at Sylvan Lake
Col. uD. McNeill and Capt. L. W. Wallace of Lincoln Nebraska announce final lease arrangements for the Black Hills Military Academy at Sylvan Lake seven miles northeast of Custer South Dakota The school will take possession September 1 and open for the fall term with twelve instructors already secured. An athletic field and parade ground will be cleared across the lake opposite the hotel site.
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Black Hills Military School
Sylvan Lake Springs
Ud. McNeill
L. W. Wallace
Lincoln
Neb
Io Black Hills
York
Sylvay Lake
Custer
South Dakota Congregational Sunday Schools Lead State
At the South Dakota Congregational conference resolutions praised the Anti Saloon League under Supt Ron Holsaple and J B House of Chamberlain. Armour minister J Ward elected district director for next year. South Dakota again tops states with 50 new Sunday schools formed. A religion education committee chaired by Dr O O Smith was appointed. Many delegates will remain in the region a week or 90.
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Congregational Sunday
Belle Fourene
South Dakota Congregational Conference
Anti-Saloon League
Ron. Holsaple
J.B. House of
Chamberlain
J. ©. Ward
Armour
Dearue
South Dakota
Religolos Education
O. O. Smith
Pierre
D. M Brown
A. C. Warner
Brill Dietrick
Frank Poe
W. M. Maid
Deadwood
Lead
E. W. Ney
B.c Ford
Amour
Fred Smith
Worthing
George Green
Loomis
William A. Rice
New York
Physicians and Surgeons
Mitchell
S. D
South Dakota Medical Society
South Dakota Academy of Railway Surgeons
W. R. Ball
Fred Treon
J. T
Foxton
Huron
State Medless Society
Hitchcock
Reamer
Cramer
Missouri River
Elie
Dakota State News
Elk Point
Vermillion Lodge
Kirk Point
Pon
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Miller
Benjamin Barnes
Andersonville
Faurenel
Barnes
Hammond
Fort Pierre
McPherson
Philip
Sven Miles
Sioux Falls
Samuel FE
Stead
Carson County
Michhgan
Mount Viernon
Mount Vernon
L. C. Helgerson
EZ. C. McEwen
A. H. Olson
J. M. Newell
J. Chas, Russell
Midland
Stanley County
Bad River
John H. Nolgs
Valentine
Rock Creek
Keyapahe
South
Dako
Sioux Falls and Aberdeen News Briefs Across Counties
South Dakota notes report a heavy wagon incident in Sioux Falls, a fatal ride accident in Miller, and Armour facing licensing decisions. Aberdeen covers a Christian Missionary society convention, a memorial day observance, and the new Northern Development League forming in Ipswich with multiple county officers.
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Development League
Aberdeen, &. C
Ipswich
Brown, McPherson, Edmunds
Walworth
Campbell
J. W. Parmley
W. W. O'Malley
John Wade
Brown County
C. W. Christianson
Edmunds County
A. Hoffmaan
McPherson County
F. W. Schrieber
Campbell County
H. P. Guts
Walworth County
The
Northern Development League of the
South Dakota Development Association
Parker Homecoming Week Planned by Parker Citizens
Parker CF editor Parker New Era and W H Shel and other prominent locals push a homecoming week for Parker next August and September. A special committee seeks to arrange events inviting all former Parker residents to visit during the celebration. A Commercial Glut sanction supports the plan. The note indicates citywide enthusiasm for a festive homecoming.
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Parker-Cf
Parker New Era
W. H. Shel- O Gether
Parker
Parker Wulde
Uw City
Aberdeen
Black Mills Fair Association
Billington
Hitzel
C. R. Cooper
Treasuber
J. W. Jonson
Todd
Mitchell
South Dakota State Medical Society
C. E. McCauroy
F. A. Spafford
Plandreau
Wred Trend
Chamber
Dr. Allway
Vermillion
Belle Fourche
Congregational Churches of
South Dakota
Pearse Pinch
Huron
George F. Green
Looms
W. H. Thrall
8. M. Holt
Yankton
Hurshberg
H. T. Kenney
Pierre
Putman
Sioux Falls
B. A. Bobb
Miller
Connecticut
L. B. Case
Tbistown
Abberdeen
Order of the Blue Goose
North
Pig Stone Lake
ONIDA
N. E. Hanson
State College of Agriculture
Brookings
Wellington Springs
Edward Paulsen
Jury acquits hide man in wolf bounty case
Rapid City South Dakota May 28 a circuit court jury acquitted Newlett the wealthy hide man accused of obtaining money under false pretenses in wolf bounty cases. The case prompted a court fight over character references and the outcome leaves the wolf bounty saga unsettled with further action anticipated in Deadwood as a federal grand jury probes related matters.
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Rapid City
Newlett
Fats
John Pall
David Pall
Toval Grand Jury
Deadwood
Federal Grand Jury
F. R. K. Hewlett
Hewlett
Johnson
J.P. Tiernan
Hot Springs
Fall River County
Embezzlement Case Ties Scully Painter Beech Firm
James Boul Charles A. Painter and Daniel Beech of the suspended Scully Painter Beech brokerage faced court on embezzlement changes. John Rutherford accuses them of converting 276.28 dollars and 60 shares to personal use. each released on 500 dollar bail. Firm suspension had been announced earlier on exchanges in New York Pittsburgh and Chicago.
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Pittsburgh
Par
James Boul
Charles A. Painter
Daniel Beech
Scully, Painter & Beech
John W. Rutherford
Uey
New York
Chicago Board of Trade
Judge Elliots Court Deals With Offenders
May term of the federal court in western South Dakota sits as indictments are returned against William Oliver J T Lipney George Ackerman and Lewis Pavlovinch W L Wilbour of Lead for leaving a camp fire burning in the Black Hills forest reserve endangering timber. Bender of Pactola pleads guilty to fencing government land. fined and urged not to repeat offense. Lead excursion plans Elk only train June 9 with Elk crew uniforms and conductors. SD Christian Missionary society to meet Aberdeen July 9. Kennebec waterworks complete tests show system among best in the region. Miller Crowe estimates show weekly cream butter and milk product value around 1750.
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Steele Windine Aren
Broken Sioux
Dt Howes
Mit
Ehlidret Arradern
Knevdy
Vertes
Watertown Timex
Tewing
Apa
Christinehoroh
Tts
Needs
Perhilsel
Nut
Seth Timyinta
George Hall
Rand
Armour
Brest
Miller
Christian Unity In
Cheyenne Agency
Church Union
Bridgewater
Bridgewater Band
Opera House
Alapha Orr
Sioux Falls
Aberdeen
South Dakota Christan Missionary Society
Ed Lovells
State
Black Hills
Frank Bender
Pactoia
Elliott
Bender
South Dakota Christian Missionary Society
Kennebec
Miller—Crowe
Narrow Escape of Fast Coast Train
Aberdeen May 25 An attempt was made to wreck the Columbus westbound fast coast train on the Milwaukee road west of Andover at 7 20 o clock this morning A heavy piece of angle iron was placed on the rail and the train ran into it at full speed The driving wheel of the engine left the track and ran on the ties for a distance of 9100 feet before it could be stopped The track and engine were badly damaged but the coaches remained on the rails and no one was injured.
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Aberdeen
Milwaukee Road
Andover
Shea Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $700 Funds
A former Lead post office money order clerk pled guilty in U S court to the first of three counts charging embezzlement of post office funds. The plea concerns $700, with two other counts involving $3,700 and government deposits. The case stems from money order funds misappropriation.
Hippodrome the Premier Attraction at Mitchell
At the Corn Palace meeting the executive committee arranged for the European hippodrome to perform the entire week of September 24 24 at a cost of 10000 dollars. A 40 foot circus ring will be built on the stage and the acts presented as a grand hippodrome spectacle. Main street will be paved from Milwaukee to Omaha depot to curb muddy streets. The cluster electric lights will illuminate the thoroughfare in a bright display. Fatal injury inflicted on former Iowa woman near Letcher Mrs Joseph Bennett was killed while attempting to enter a wagon her dress caught and she fell under a horse one horse stepped on her throat causing death the body taken to Mount Ayr for burial.
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Mitchell Mitchell
Corn Palace Association
Main Street
Milwaukee
Omaha Depot
Iowa
Mitchell
Joseph Bennett
Letcher
Mount Ayr Ta
Watertown Still Prepares For Roosevelt Visit
Watertown South Dakota May 24 thousands of business men will attend the state meetings of retailers and the United Commercial Travelers part of a booster movement planned to foster a greater South Dakota. Former President Roosevelt is expected to appear for a candidacy boost, with attendance likely to exceed ten thousand, signaling a major event for the state.
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Watertown
S. C
South Dackota
United Commercial Travelers
South Dakota
Roosevelt
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