Swindle In Pierre Real Estate Deal Faces Lawsuit
A district suit will be filed against Charles Smith and Frank Elsmore over a forged mortgage swindle in Pierre. General Smith, seeking to recover his property on South Twenty‑First Avenue, was deceived into selling to Elsmore via misrepresented mortgages. a bogus bank reference and a supposed Chicago capitalist are named as defendants.
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A. Zeigle
Pierre
Des
Omaha
Chicago
Charles It
Frank Elsmore
Smith
Creer
South Twenty-first Avenue
Frank Elismore
Corbet
Dickering
Mr. Elsmore
Miller Dick & Randall
Elsmore
Missouri
Mr. Smith
W. F Petty
General Smith
Mary
Huron Seen as Likely Capital Site in State Debate
In letters and comments, advocates argue Huron offers central access, lower travel costs, and economic benefits for South Dakota if the capital moves from Pierre. Supporters cite a school section sale, geographic reach, and investor concerns about Pierre as factors shaping the contest.
Rain Soaks Broad Area Wetting Large Regions
Rain drenched a wide swath of the area, bringing heavy showers across multiple communities. Flooding concerns emerged as waterlogged streets and saturated soil affected transportation and outdoor activities. Officials urged caution and monitored conditions for continued precipitation.
Newspaper Valuations And Independent Candidacy Notes
The Tribune secured a fifteen year loan of 250000 at 6 percent, illustrating newspaper value growth. The Evening Tribune shows 125000 paid for the Evening Star, a 500 percent year rise. The Pioneer Press of St Paul secured 400000 for its plant and building from Boston capitalists and sold 880000 of stock as part of its expansion. Independent candidates are listed with bios including A L Van Odell, a 45-year-old Indiana native who moved to Dakota in 1864, and Capt Lowe, a 50-year-old former private who rose to captain and edited the Bijou Hills Times. Frank B Roberts of Milbank is state treasurer nominee. Eugene A Dyb is superintendent, with Cornell tied to the slate for attorney general and other posts.
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Utah
Huron
South Dakota
Hur
Black Hills
Pierre
Geo. B. Seongal
Yankton
Missouri River
Rive
George Brown
Haron
Tribune
Pioneer
Evening Tribune
Tribune Company
Evening Star
The
Star
Morning Tribune
Pioneer Press of
St. Paul
Ite
Boston
Canada
Dakota
Jefferson City Co
Lear Lakes
A. L. van Osdel
Indiana
Minnesota Cavalry
Mie
Howard
Dakotall
Miner Bounty
Olay
Farmers Alliance
Lowe
Bij
Sbsiane Sioner
Brule County
55Th Ohio Infantry
Bull Ran
Sherman
Bijou Hills Times
Hones
Frank B. Roberts
Milbank
Farmers’ Bank
Grant County
Alliance Aid Association
Roberts
Wiesdasia
Gettysburg
Thentrie
Nati
State of Thy Yernton University
Potter County
Eugene
Spink County
Obureb
Cornell
Ar Jabali
Sanborn County
Farmer Abroad compares Dakota and New England farming
Special to Hugowrrs from West Ranporpa Vermont June 28 notes maple sugar yields three to five pounds per tree and 8 to 15 cents per pound, praises Vermont driving horses, and says New England dairies pay 8 to 12 cents per pound for butter. The writer mocks eastern protectionism, urges Dakota farmers to stay debt free, grow sheep and heavy horses, and keep to Beadle county farming.
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West Ranporpa
New England
Dakota
Vermont
West
Beadle County
Congress
Cleveland
Harrison
Hartford
Connecticut
Huron
Capital location vote in fall election
From Potter County Forest City Press questions whether the Capital editor knows a statewide ballot this fall will decide the permanent location of the capital. It asks if voters will determine the capital site by intelligent statewide voting, with Huron as a potential location.
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Potter County
Forest City Press
Huron
Huron Calls Turn in Capital Game Bluff
Sioux Falls leader argues as Huron claims a full band in the capital game. Pierre appears to bluff and trembles lest she be tall.
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Huron
Sioux Falls
Haron
Perkins nomination paves way for Sioux City Journal tie
The article notes George D. Perkins, editor of the Sioux City Journal, nominated at Lewars to succeed representative Strubie, arguing the Journal would face no sacrifice despite its publication ties.
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Tuer
George D. Perkins
Sioux City Journal
Lewars
Strubie
Journal
Brother Perkins
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Pierre Business Methods
Saetone
Baer
Wibbard
Mas. J. Hreparn
Durand
the National Bank of Dakota
Dakota Ave
Second ST
Huron, Dakota
D. L. Stick
D. Stick
Maris Taylor
Dakota Avenue
Beadle Couty
L. E. Corbin & CO
J. A. Donaldson & Co
Huron, South Dakota
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