Doesn’t Worry inton Conductors
The North Western plans to use train auditors on the Dakota division to verify cash fares and deter conductor dishonesty. Auditors would board trains unseen, compare reports with conductor records, and help detect or prevent theft. The test is on routes from Curzon Iowa and Fond du Lac Wisconsin, with possible main-line rollout. The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Western
Dakota
Curzon
Iowa
Sud Fond du Lac
Wis
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Northwestern
Encampment of Corrnd Army of South Dakota at Sioux Falls
The Corrnd Army of South Dakota encampment meets in Sioux Falls Tuesday with veterans from towns north and west joining their comrades, as Sioux Falls prepares a warm reception. Local attendees include Cal J. B. Geddis, Wim A. Thompson, John Powers, Philip Lawrence, W. A. Lyons, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrnd Army of South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Cal J. B. Geddis
Wim. A. Thompson
John Powers
Philip Lawrence
W. A. Lyons
Civic Federation Ends Week With Rest Room Discussion
The Civic Federation met Sunday afternoon for a wide ranging talk on community needs. Discussion centered on creating a rest room for men and boys, with emphasis on engaging youth at home and in public spaces. Members urged expanding constructive efforts, directing a YMCA report within weeks.
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Civic Federation
Rev. Long
Federation
Death of Mrs Kent at Evans ton Illinois
The death of Mrs Kent was reported Sunday morning at 8 o'clock in Evans ton Illinois. She had lived in Huron since 1883 and spent years as an invalid away from the city. A refined Christian and Presbyterian church worker, she leaves a daughter Mrs Rey Hubbart and a husband. Funeral at Bryanston with burial in Oak Park Cemetery.
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Evanston
Cnief
Huron
Kent
Presbyterian Church
Rey Hubbart
Bryanston
Oak Park Cemetery
Rand versus Moulton in auto collision suit heard
Circuit Court spent most of today hearing the evidence in Clarence Rand v Dexter Moulton over damages from a buggy and auto collision on Wisconsin street in fall 1908. The defense claims the buggy hit the stopped auto while Moulton was approaching, with witnesses supporting this. The jury had not yet been given the case when we went to press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Rand
Dexter Moulton
Rand
Moulton
Miss Lyon
Huron Travels Boost South Dakota Traveling Men’s Club
Huron boosters return from Yankton with the Traveling Men’s convention. Chas E Barrows elected president, Keeler vice president, Richardson secretary, Washburn treasurer. executives include Schroeder, Love, Farrill. Band of 22 led by Bert Mosher praised. Huron team beat Yankton 10 to 7. Convention praised Yankton hospitality and grand parade. next year’s meeting set for Huron.
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Yankton
South Dakota
Chas. E. Barrows
C. A. Keeler
James Richardson Secrestry
George Washburn
al Schroeder
Clint Love
G. Frank Farrill
Goy
Vessey
Aaron Boys
Huron
Perces
Bert Mosher
Comoon
Barrows
Deen
C. F E. Barrows
James Richardson
Barnum and Bailey Circus Promises Vast Yearly Expansion
The Barnum and Bailey circus will tour with hundreds of interpreters and dozens of languages in use, a vast tent city rebuilt daily across a huge area. The show expands this season with European acts, a revived parade, new opening spectacle, and an even larger organization under James A Bailey and P. J. Barnum. A downtown ticket office opens at C. W. Longstairs drug store for reserved seating and regular-priced admissions.
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Barnum and Bailey Circus
Europe
James A. Bailey
Effenses
C. WH. Longstairs Drug Store
Lyon Corner Sold at 12 500 in New Hampton Mass
The Lyon corner at Dakota avenue and Fourth street was sold yesterday to A W Hurd of New Hampton Mass for 12 500 through G A Kelley Tand Agency. The corner, opposite the Regidl Longstaft lot condemned for a post office site, drew contradictory testimony from the Booster Club about value per foot. The sale is viewed as low priced, with plans to improve the property next year.
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Dakota Avenue
Fourth Street
Lyon Corner
A. W. Hurd
New Hampton
Mass
G. A. Kelley Tand
Regidl Longstaft
Lyon
Serious Accident Falls From Wagon Kicks Injures Man
A Thursday afternoon accident near Melum Bloodgood involved a man unloading a load when a horse reared and kicked him in the head. The wagon toppled onto him, breaking his shoulder blade in two places. Dr Class treated the wounds. initial fears of internal injury eased as he rested.
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Melum Bloodgood
Class
Grand Lodge Adjourns in Pierre. officers elected
K P s adjourn the Grand Lodge domain of South Dakota in Pierre. Grand Keeper of Records and Seal W W Roberts reports a pleasant session. Water town chosen as next meeting site after a close vote over Turon. Newly elected officers include Grand Chancellor H White of White Lake and Grand Trustee C Foster of Rapid City, among others.
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Grand Lodge
K. P
South Dakota
Pierre
WW. A. Roberts
Watertown
Turon
FL White
White Lake
W. OG. Jones
Aberdeen
O. W. Felton
Yankton
W. A. Roberts
Huron
C. A. Fountain
Clark
L. L. Stephens
Dierre
Mark Stoan
Vermillion
Geo. J. Lampert
Keystone
C. Foster
Rapid City
U. S
G Cherry
Sioux Falls
Caustic Criticism on Money Mad Nation and Jury System
In a reflective editorial Leonard K. Smith argues money bias shapes court juries and delays murder trials. He highlights Lewis Racey, jailed nearly a year awaiting trial, and notes wealth and social status tilt juries away from justice, while a man’s life is deprioritized over business and farm duties. He laments systemic flaws that manufacture criminals.
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Ania
Lewis Racey
Hanan
Erie
Kansas City
Racey
Lodge
Elournes
Che Street
Ars
Leonard KK. Smith
New Barnum and Bailey Parade Promises Greatest Shows on Earth
Announcement that Barnum and Bailey Greatest shows on Earth will present a parade on its visit to this city sparks delight among residents who recall the circus street spectacles. It will be the greatest parade ever offered. It is all new and of European manufacture.
West Side Whist Party At Hunley Home
The West Side Whist club gathered Wednesday evening at Mr and Mrs H Hunley on California street. Mrs Ed Davis won first prize and Mrs James Kelley took consolation. Refreshments followed and guests left for their homes after a very delightful evening at the Hunley residence.
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West Side Whist Club
Mr. H. Hunley
California Street
Ed Davis
James Kelley
Henley
Happy Cal Caldwell Recalls Dakota Progress In Aberdeen
E W Caldwell known as Happy Cal, visiting Aberdeen after years away, speaks of South Dakota growth, the Aberdeen reunion, and the warm welcome from old Huron friends. He notes the town’s prosperity, the new county gatherings, and plans to continue trips to see old acquaintances. He departs on tonight’s train to Sioux City.
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E. W. Caldwell
West
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Sioux City
Caldwell
Dakota
Iran
Nec Sarily
Bijou Amusement wins five year lease on theater building
The Bijou Amusement company closed a five year lease this morning for the building it occupies as the Bijou theatre. The Bijou ranks among top vaudeville houses in the west and operates with a network of theatres, including Majestic, Unique, Orpheum and Witname in multiple cities.
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Bijou Amusement Company
Bijou
Bijou Ew
West
Majestic
St. Paul
Unique Theatre
Min
Des Moines
Ms Theatre
Denver
Family Theatre
Butte
Orpheum Theatre
Spokane
Washington Theatre
Star Theatre
Seattle
Orpheum Theatres
National
San Francisco
Witname
San
Walker Theatre
Los Angeles
Vporthind
Vancouver
Grand Theatre
Victoria
Bijou Theatre
Duluth
Winupey
Grand Family Theatre
Parga
Majestic Theatre
Stax City
Empire Theatre
la Crosse
Batis
Hien
United States
Duis Alvendy
Dakota
Sion Falls
Huron
Aberdeen
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Grand Army
The
Mrs. Kent
Circuit Court
Congress of Nations
K. P.s
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias
New Barnum and Bailey Parade
Ayer
Jeria
Lompant
Levent
Mana
Syh Sei
Budweiser
Anheuser-Busch
St. Louis
U.S. A
J. T. Breen
Huron, 5
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