South Dakota Forms Delegation for Irrigation Congress
Governor R Vessey from Pierre appoints Samuel Lea, Hanson, Mellett, Perisho, and W E C McCain to a committee to coordinate with the national irrigation congress in Spokane August 9 to 14. Insinger welcomes the move, saying it will spotlight South Dakota’s resources to visiting capitalists and development figures.
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Spokane
Wash
R. Vessey
South Dakota
Pierre
R. Insinger
Board of Control
National Irrigation Congress
Confor
Samuel H. Lea
Hanson
Brookings College
Brookings
C. L. Mellett
Fort Pierre
E. C. Perisho
Vermillion
W.E. C. McCain
Rapid City
Insinger
Vessey
Congress
Gald
Basford’s future as insurance chief sparks reformist pressure
The row over O S Basford’s possible reappointment as insurance commissioner intensifies as his July 1 term end nears. Backers push for renewal while opponents prepare to reveal documentary disclosures they claim will doom his bid, citing Basford’s checkered career and Crawford administration ties.
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O. S. Basford
Vessey
Basford
Crawford
New Livery Barn Purchased by Giard and Barrett
New proprietors Giard and Barrett have bought the livery barn and equipment on Third street from Tait and Barrett of Wiggins Bros. The deal closed Friday after a pending period, with the firm now ready for business. Giard, formerly of the Second and Wisconsin barn, and Barrett with partner R. A. Tait, plan a modern up to date operation including new carriages, horses, buggies, and harnesses. Main 30 phone, water rent and poll tax due. call city clerk for settlement. hours 10 to 12 and 2 to 4.
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Geo. Barrett
Third Street
Wiggins Bros
Tait& Barrett
Giard
Second
Wisconsin
B.D. Jefferson
Barrett
R. A. Tait
Opening 3,000,000 Acres of Indian Reservations in SD and ND
The government plans to open over five million acres on parts of the Cheyenne River and Standing Rock reservations, spanning northern South Dakota into North Dakota. The tract includes Carson county areas, Moreau and Grand rivers, and many Cherry Creek tributaries. Drawings for filings expected in October. settlers with lucky numbers must wait until spring to begin settlement.
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Pierre
Cheyenne River
Staniling Rock
North Dakota
Missouri River
South Dakota
Carson
Schansse
Dewey and Armatropg
Moreau
Tripp
Colt
NAMED BY PRESIDENT TAFT Contests for Three Federal Judge ships
Washington May 10 President Taft settled three federal judgeship contests by sending nominations to the senate for William J. Grubbin g Northern District of Alabama George Danworth Western District of Washington and Charles A Willard District Judge Minnesota Two appointments made personally by the president Grubb Birmingham Yale 1884 roommate of Horace D Taft Willard former Philippine Supreme Court justice Minneapolis successor to Milton D Purdy Donworth Seattle elevated under the last congress endorsed by Senator Piles and Washington delegation
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Washington
Taft Nag
Senate
Wiliam J. Grubbng
Alabama
George Danworth
Charles A. Willard
Minnesota
Grubb
Birmingham
Cincinnati
Yale
Congress
Senator Piles
Government files brief in Walsh misapplication case
Chicago May 10 government arguments opposing John R Walsh for misapplication of funds from his defunct Chicago National to gain appellate freedom. Walsh, indicted on 182 counts, was convicted on 54 counts and sentenced to five years at Fort Leavenworth. Oral arguments set for last week in May before Judges Grosseup Baker and Seaman. Estimated losses to stockholders and others around 16 million dollars.
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Chicago
John R. Walsh
Chicago National
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Fletcher Dobbyns
Walsh Banks
Equitable Trust Company
The
Home Savings
Walsh
United States District Court
Anderson
Fort Leavenworth
Grosseup
Baker
Seaman
Nesbit Thaw pays fine to avoid jail in May concrete
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw avoids Ludlow street jail as Daniel O Reilly’s representatives pay 250 to receiver George H Hayes to apply to extinguish a 253 judgment by Elasla Hartwig. Nearly 100 more in costs and fees remain before the receiver ends. In Boston, Thomas Lynch attacked Emma Gleason and killed himself. Gleason in critical condition, police cite unsettled mind.
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New York
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Ludlow Street
Daniel O'Reilly
George H. Hayes
Thaw
Boston
Thomas Lynch
Mra
Emma Gleason
Lynch
Mra. Gleason
TERE Spun Aluminum Ware Promises Long Life and Safety
The advertisement touts TERE spun aluminum kitchenware as durable for 25 years with normal use, claiming it won’t crack or peel unlike enamelware which can chip. It warns enamelware may pose cancer risks per Dr. William Diefenbach's observations, suggesting tiny particles from chipped enamel can contaminate food.
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Tere
William F H. Diefenbach
New York
Bureau of Sanitary’ Science and Public Health
International Homeopathic Congress
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Diefenbach
Success of High School A Midsummer Night Dream
The senior class staged an acclaimed production at the opera house with packed seating and loud praise. Each performer impressed, including the younger cast in lively drills and dances. Prof Slone and Miss Bowe earned commendations for training, Mendelssohn music featured Miss Mather and Miss Jane Mather of Chicago. A Monday chapel reading by Mrs Fairbank is planned, offering another musical event.
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Opera
Slone
Miss Bowe
Huron and DeSmet Playout Exciting High School Game
Saturday afternoon saw an unfinished high school baseball game between DeSmet and Huron at Athletic Park, a return encounter after a 1 0 score in DeSmet’s favor. Huron buyers seek redemption while lineup includes Young Knox Orbon Moriarty Roberts Peterson Vance Vanderstein. President French left for the coast to view Huron College property in Montana, Portland, San Francisco and other Western points.
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DeSmet High School
Huron High
DeSmet
Huron
Young
Knox Orbon
Moriarty
Roberts
Peterson
Vance
Vanderstein
French
Coast
Huron College
Montana
Portland
San Francisco
Weat
Alleged Flaws In Testimony From Madison Inquiry
Madison May 7 Frank T Waxner testified before the senatorial investigating committee about witnessing no transaction involving money in three Democratic assemblymen from a Milwaukee hotel room transom. Wagner's statements were challenged by Ramsey denial of being in the hotel since last November, tying payments to February 20. Cash for John Fr Puelicher Milwaukee banker was at home on that date. Wagner said Puelicher delivered two large money packages to the room and funds were parceled out by M J Regan. Attorney Black guided the witness through alleged actions in Milwaukee hotel room 153 near the legislators’ room. Regan’s described appearance was off, as he is not dark complexioned.
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Madison
Wis
Frank T. Waxner
Milwaukee
Wagner
Ramsey
Aince
Tohn Fr. Puelicher
Stephen Don
Puelicher
M. J. Regan
Black
Regan
REFUGEES DARE NOT RETURN TO FARM AREAS IN ADANA
In Adana Asiatic Turkey Macedonian soldiers guard American schools and missions while the city remains demoralized. Grain on the Adana plain is ready for harvest but Armenian refugees fear returning to farms as surrounding areas stay dangerous for non Turks. Relief work proceeds with special camps for contagious diseases costing about 1250 dollars daily.
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Adana
Turkey
May
Tosh
Dences
Raid on Black Hand Hall in West Virginia
Four officers raided the Peerless lodgeroom near Bluefield on May 8 to thwart an Italian aimed killings plot. In the ensuing fight two Italians were killed and eleven arrested, all said to be members of a Black Hand group. Also noted: Santander arrival of Senora Castro, wife of Venezuela’s deposed president, in Spain on May 10.
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Bluefield
W. Va
East Vivian
Here
Peerless
Black Hand
Goxtro
Santander
Spain
Senora Castro
Venezuela
Guadeloups
West Indies
Paris
Recital by college music students earns praise
The Thursday evening recital by students under Prof. J. W. Brown drew a fair sized, appreciative audience in the college chapel. The new piano impressed with its tone. Performances showed faithful student and instructor work, earning enthusiastic praise from attendees and the city’s musical public.
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J. W. Brown
New Chapel
Land districts report final proofs total a million acres
A Million Acres dispatches from Pierre notes state land districts completed final proofs on about one million acres this year for taxAssessment. Chamberlain district shows 1 986 quarter sections with 1 126 in Lyman county 471 in Stanley 11 in Buffalo 23 in Brule and 61 on Crow Creek reservation. Lemiman district reports 1 146 new quarter sections 1 081 in Perkins county 67 in Harden county. Pierre Rapid City Aberdeen and Gregory districts expected to be modest while Pierre Gregory and Chamberlain districts anticipate large final proofs.
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Pierre
Chamberlain
Lyman County
Stanley
Buffalo
Brule
Crow Creek
Lemiman
Perkins County
Harden County
Rapid City
Aberdeen
Gregory
Dr Kings New Life Pills Praised As Health Tonic
Smashed all records claims for Dr Kings New Life Pills as a universal tonic. The ad asserts benefits for stomach liver kidneys blood nerves digestion and various ailments. Available 25 cents at H Wheeler's. Assistant Superintendent Stewart reports a Hawarden road inspection on Monday morning.
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Dr. King
H. Wheeler
Stewart I
Hawarden
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Black Hand Hall
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BR. T. Frank
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