davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30
MUNICIPAL STORM CLOUDS
CLEARING AT RAPID CITY

Rapid City. S. D.. March 25.--Rapid
City. the home Of recall elections and
Investigations, has been threatened
with recall elections and change or
government several t''les within the
past two weeks, but the time for filing
such petitions to be voted upon at the
regular election has now passed and
o special election will be necessary II
such a vote is to be taken.
First, a petition asking the voters be
given a chance to vote on the question
Of changing the city back to the al
dermanic plan for the present form OF
the three plan, was cir
culated but this failed to get enough
signers. The next petition circulated
asked for a recall Of the mayor and the
two commissioners and this was signed
by about SO taxpayers. The required
number is 70 and so this could not be
filed.
But one member Of the city COM
missioners comes up for election this
year and to date but two petitions
have been filed. These are John New
conner, present incumbent, and James
Bremen.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30
SECONDARY GRADUATES AT
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE

Re "a City, s. D., March 27.-After
class in secondary agriculture was
graduated at State college on Thurs
day, with a special program in the au
ditorium. Judge C. G. Sherwood, third
circuit, Bookings. delivered the COM
mencement address. Certificates were
presented by Regent J. w. Campbell
Of Huron. This is the first time that
four years study has been required Of
secondary agriculture students, there
fore there were only three graduates:
Earl E. Berry, belmont; Gar Griffith,
Cresbard, and Arden Jencks. Bancroft
Eleven three months creamery stu
ients received certificates from Prof. c.
Larsen at this time, as follows: Hol-
ger Anderson, Huron; A. M. Bradley,
Milo, Mo-; w. +. Dickerson Perry, Ia;
Victor Erickson Clayton, Wis; Harry
Linander, Richardson. Wis; H. S. Pc
derson. Cedar Falls, Ia: L. A. Peterson.
Virgil, s. D.; Peter Peterson, Tyler,
Mimi; Svend Rathcke, Minneapolis,
Mimi; E. E. Stone, Geddes, s. D.; and
Erling Jordahl, Mt. Vernon. s. D.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30
OFFICIALS DO NOT CREDIT
DYING STORY OF ATTACK.

Sioux Falls, S. D., March 29.-While
acting as a member OF a sherifrs posse
hunting a team Of horses that had been
stolen from his father, ALIVE Wright, OF
Greenwood, (Yankton Indian agency,
was shot and killed. The indications
are that he committed suicide.
Other members Of the posse reached
him before he died. In a brief state
ment, he declared that a man named
Charles Howell had appeared suddenly
from behind a haystack and had shot
him.
The police have ascertained that
there Is such a man as Charles Howell,
but that he had not been at Greenwood
Or vicinity for more than a year. No
evidence has been found that he had
returned at the time Of the shooting.
Wright was shot and killed by .32-
caliber bullet, the caliber Of a revolver
which he carried a the time. It also
was found that one Of the cartridges in
the weapon had been discharged.
Powder marks around the wound also
indicated that he had been shot at close
range.
The police have ascertained that
wright, while in Sioux City, a few
weeks ago, claimed to have been shot.
This has given rise to the belief in
some quarters that his mental faculties
had become impaired.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30
THOMAS PENCE Dies
after LONG ILLNESS
secretary of Democratic Ma
tional Committee-Hollister
to Succeed Him.

Washington. March 2S.- Thomas J.
Pence, secretary of the democratic
committee who had been i'll for several
months as n result OF pneumonia, died
at his home here today. Harry Hollis
ter. secretary to Senator Stone, OF
Missouri, is expected to succeed him.
Mr.. HOLSTER last week was appointed
acting secretary OF the committee when
Il became evident Mr.. Pence would not
be able to resume mis- duties during the
campaign.
Mr.. Pence, probably had as extensive
mountaineering among democratic
politicians throughout the country as
my man who ever occupied an Off
rial position with the national COM
mittec. He was one of the original
Wilson men" and after the last cleo
ion was offered several important gov
srnment posts. He declined them all,
however and became assistant to the
chairman of the national committee in
charge Of permanent headquarters
.ere. At the meeting Of the national
committee last December, Mr.. Pence
vas chosen it's secretary.
Mr.. Pence was a friend OF President
Wilson, and was the daily companion
" the presidents secretary, J. P. Tum-
ilty and Of several prominent admins
ration senator's. For many years ne
vas Washington correspondent Tor the
Raleigh, n. c. News & Observer
which is owned by Secretary Daniels
" the navy department.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30
SEVERE FIGHTING
ON SALON|K| LINE
Germans and BuIgarianS Ap'
pear to Be Assuming lnitia-
tive-Extent of Opera
tionS In Doubt.

Athens, March 26, (via Paris, March
!S.)--Dispatches from Saloniki say that
he frontier actions which had hither-
20 been considered as merely trying
)ut operations on the part Of the Bull
yarians and Germans are now assum-
ng the character Of a general attack
against the advanced line Of the allies
Considerable vigor is being displayed
and heavy artillery is being employed
On both sides. 1t is said in both
military and diplomatic circles Of the
Teutonic allies there is a belief that
The long prophesied effort to drive the
allies into the sea has begun, but 1t Is
pointed out that these circles, in Athens
at least, are not in a position to be &C
curately informed. In entente circles
here, while the Importance of the IN
creasing activity of the Bulgarians and
Germans is not minimized there Is a
general conviction that they do not
seriously intend to attempt to captur
Salonih.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30
NEGRO GOES TO PRISON FOR
STEALING FACE CREAMS

watertown, s. D.. March 25.-Be-
cause of his fondneSs for perfumes,
facial powder, rouge and cold creams,
Mike Wedd, colored, must serve pris-
on sentence Of q year and six months
in the state penitentiary. Webb pleaded
guilty to the charge of third degree
burglary in circuit court and was SEN
fenced by Judge c. G. Sherwood. He
was arrested several weeks ago after
purloining toilet accessories to the
value Of over $50 from Watertown drug
stores.
After the March term of circuit court
had been postponed twice, cases set for
trial at this time were finally continued
over until next November. Circuit court
was adjourned in Codington county un-
til next fall. This action was necessary,
owing to the i'll health of Judge Sher-
wood, who will leave on a vacation trip
in the east.
YANKTON;The Josie L. X. ferryboat,
operating between the South Dakota and
Nebraska shores on the Missouri river.
made one trip yesterday Captain Glesler,
however, expects to have his regular
schedule in force within a few days.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30
PENNINGTON COUNTY HOPES
FOR BIG IRRIGATION PROJECT

Brookings. S. D.. March 27-The sixth
dents of the eastern section of Pen
nington county are very hopeful that
q big irrigation project, which will
prove a great benefit to that section
Of the county, can be pushed to a sue
cessful conclusion this spring and
summer. 1t Is hoped that the irriga-
ton system will be adequate for fur
nishing water for not less than 10000
acres of land in the Rapid Creek val
ley and the adjacent divide lands.
Some weeks ago permission was Sc
cured from the state engineering de-
partment to store surplus and unap-
2ropriated flood waters in a reservoir
at Pactola. From there the water is
% be conducted down the channel Of
Rapid creek out Of the Black Hills. car
red out to the divide in canals and
stored in secondary reservoirs and
from these reservoirs carried to the
lands to be irrigated It is estimated
that the flood waters which at present
run out of the country, If controlled
and stored, would be sufficient to ir-
rigate the 10000 acres during the
months when the rainfall Is at the
lowest stage of the year.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30
EASTERN CAPITALISTS
PLAN TO EXPLORE FOR
GIL NEAR WATERFOWL
Leases to Be Taken on 1000
Acres of Land-Field Man
Now Negotia: lng.

WATERFOWL, S. D., March ga
company in which 80 Pennsylvania cap
ltalists are interested has taken steps
to carry out a project this spring and
summer which they feel certain Will
result in locating rich oil fields north
of WATERFOWL. Their undertaking Is
the result of efforts made eight years
ago to locate oil which is in evidence
on the surface, but then abandoned
because Of lack of equipment to drill
wells as deep as necessary to reach the
supply. Nearly 5000 acres Of land has
been leased and over 10000 acres more
will be secured before work Is started.
The company has sent a representa-
tive to Watertown to secure leases ana
supervise operations this spring, In the
person of F. c. Weaver, of Meadville,
Pa. Outlining the plans OF the con
Germ, he stated that at least four wells
will be bored this season, and that ma
chinery will be brought here capable o!
going to any depth desired. He SAID
drilling will be started about the first
Of June.
The presence of oil in the area north
Of Watertown was first discovered
about 10 years ago. During wet sea-
son the oil could readily be detecticed
on the surface, and these discoveries
led to the first attempt to develop OIL
fields. Samples taken at that time are
still kept by several WATERFOWL men'
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30
MRS. J. w. SANFORD WEEDS
EMPLOYE OF HER THEATER

Chamberlain. S. D., March 29.-The
marriage here of Mrs. J. w. Sanford,
widow Of the late James w. Sanford,
for many years a capitalist and river
boat owner in the Missouri river coun-
try, was an event that attracted con-
siderable attention. Mrs. Sanford be-
came the bride Of Roscoe Conklin, an
employe Of the theater owned by her.
The theater became the property of
the new Mrs. Conklin through the pro-
batting of the estate Of her husband by
Judge Frank B. Smith, Of Mitchell, who
ruled that inasmuch as she made her
horne in rooms over the theater, 1t
could be designated as her homestead
and consequently her dover under the
estate.
The late Mr. Sanford left considerable
property in and around Chamberlain,
most Of 1t now being under the con-
troll Of q son by former marriage.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30
VERDICT HELD EXCESSIVE
ON MALICIOUS PROSECUTION

Mitchell, s. D.. March 25.-That So
800 was an excessive amount OF dam
age to allow for malicious prosecution,
when a man is arrested on the charge,
in this one case, at least, was the opin-
ion Of the South Dakota supreme court,
which reversed the Dawson county cir
cult court verdict in the case OF q. Van
Linden against Anton Oster and order
ed a retrial.
The case originated when Mr.. Oster
had Mr.. Van Linden arrested on the
charge Of the abduction Of his daughter.
The case was tried before a justice OF
the peace and Van Linden was cleared,
the evidence showing that Oster's
daughter had spent the night after a
dance with a neighboring girl, instead
Of with the defendant, as charged. Van
Linden then started suit for malicious
prosecution and won an award for 3d.
800. The court inference is that there
Is reason to question the claim that the
father was actuated by malice.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30
FRENCH TRANSPORT
IS REPORTED SUNK
Berlin Dispatch Says Only 73
Persons Were Rescued
May Be Confusing.

Berlin, ((by wireless to Sayville)
March 2S.-Reports have been received
from Athens that a French transport
with troops on board from Saloniki had
struck a mine and sunk, 70 persons be-
ing rescued. says the Overseas News
agency.
The foregoing may refer to the sink
ing Of the British liner Minneapolis in
the Mediterranean. reported yesterday
fl ON Marseilles. The Minneapolis was
believed to be in the government serv-
ice in Mediterranean waters. The
Marseilles report said that the Min
neapolis was torpedoed.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30
HAND COUNTY WILL HAVE
NEW 100000 COURT HOUSE

Rapid City. s. D., March 27.-Resi.
being arranged here to build a new
100000 court house. A similar fund
ives started two years ago, and sac, 900
has already been accumulated toward
the building, so that 1t will not be nee
essary to bond the county for the new
structure. A site will be secured in
the business part Of town for the
building, the present court house be-
ing about three blocks from the bust
ness center.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30
SIOUX INDIANS OFFER TO
TAKE PART IN VILLA CHASE

Pierre. s. D., March 29.- "A troop of
Indian cavalry for service in Mexico is
the proposal Of Indians on that portion
lies in South Dakota. Indians in that
section have asked that they might be
allowed to provide such troop in case
any demand is made upon South Da-
kota to provide troops for Mexico.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30
JOSEPH ToMLINSoN IS
SERIOUSLY ILL IN CHICAGO

Sioux Falls, S. D., March 29.-Joseph
Tomlinson, who was for many years
associated with Charles M. Day in the
upbuilding of the Argus-Leader, is now
critically i'll in Chicago with practically
40 hope for his ultimate recovery. Mr..
Tomlinson was prominent in South Da-
Sota affairs from 1889 to 1905. Since
eaving the newspaper business, he has
been engaged in perfecting and mar
keting the Cox multimailer and recent
~ has been manager Of the companys
plant in Chicago.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30
MULCT LAW REPEAL VALID
DISTRICT COURT DECIDES

r DoneFan. in the scott county dis
:rict court, handed down today a de-
:dsion upholding the validity of the re-
peal of the Iowa mulct law. The liquor
interests will now carry the case to
the supreme court of Iowa. The Law
was attacked by three Davenport sa-
ioonkeepers, representing the Iowa
Liquor Dealers association. The de-
cision OF Judge Do1egan grants a pei
manent Injunction against the men.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30

At one time iron ore was found in
considerable quantities in the north
easterly provinces of the Netherlands.
In late years apparently less has been
found. Recently, however, further de-
posits of iron ore have been found in
the province of Drenthe, where It Was
discovered previously. These deposits
were revealed by the digging of peat In
the boys of that section. The ore Is
found in layers just under the peat, and
also in collections or heaps six to 10
feet high and 80 to so feet in circum-
ference
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30

1t is probable that the pecan tree Is
destined to become the most important
of all the products of nut-bearing trees
IN the United States, in the view of
the department Of agriculture. The
production more than trebled between
1899 and 1909.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30
YEGGMEN SECURE $50
IN ROBBERY OF SALOON

Aberdeen, S. D., March 29.-Yeggmen
broke into the saloon Of Ladner &
Lemmer, IL miles east of Aberdeen,
and blew the safe, getting about $3.50.
They fled on a handcar on which they
had rode from Groton to James, but
abandoned the car two miles east Of
Aberdeen and took to the road.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30
wArERTowN-o. M. Lane, who

wATERTOWN--O. M. Lane, who re-
signed as city auditor of WATERFOWL,
March /, to accept the appointment to
the federal land office at Rapid City, sur
prised local friends by getting married In
Sioux Falls to Miss Helen Burswold, of
Arlington. Mr.. and Mrs. Lane left i'm
mediately after the ceremony for their
new home in Rapid City.
HAMILL-Edward McCardle, a home
steader living south Of this place, met
with a serious loss by fire. During his
absence his large barn caught fire in
some mysterious manner and was burned
to the ground, together with a team OF
horses, harness, 700 bushels Of corn, a
quantity Of hay and other property.
CLEAR LAKE-Mrs. Elmer Knight, of
this city, by quick work saved the life Of
her infant child when a tarantula was
about to spring at the babe. The mother
had purchased some bananas and handed
one to the child. discovering at the Same
instant a large and lively trantula on
the fruit, just in the act OF springing at
the child. The mother promptly threw
the banana and tarantula into a stove,
and then tainted from fright
HURoN-The state board Of agriculture
has called a meeting of the secretaries OF
the various county fair associations to
meet in Huron, Thursday, March 30. The
purpose of this meeting IL 70 organize a
state association
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30
TEDDY TO GO AFTER
WILSON FRIGHT" NOW

Washington, March 27.-One of the
friends of Colonel Roosevelt, who has
seen him since he returned from the
West Indies reported to Washington
today and averred that the colonel said
in effect there had ben entirely too
much leniency shown Wilson thus far
and he would NV go after him right"
In view of this belligerent disposition
Of the former president, politicians
here are eagerly waiting for something
to happen.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30
BRITISH TAKE TRENCHES.

Berlin, March q, Via London).-
More than 100 yards Of German
trenches near st. Eloi have been blown
up by the British, German army head
quarters announced today.
West Prussian regiments were sue
cessful in recapturing the artillery OBJ
servation positions lost by the Ger
mans on March 20, near Mokrzyce, near
Narocz lake on the Russian front, to-
davis announcement also states.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30

1t is said that an organization of
women in Japan numbers 10000 men,
bers, who have sworn never to marry
unless their prospective husbands
agree to support a movement for OBJ
tanning for them equal treatment with
men and an improved economic posi-
ffnY1
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30

A single gallon Of gasoline will milk
300 cows, bale four tons of hay, mix 35
cubic yards Of cement, move a ton
truck II miles, pillow three fifths of an
acre Of land or generate sufficient cleo
tricity to illuminate a farmhouse for
40 holra
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30

Herman Kimball of Trevett, Me-, has
q curious carrot; this carrot is Of the
large wedge shaped variety; on one
side Of IL is the face of an old man, ap-
parently asleep. The skin is perfect
around and over the scar, which looks
as IL 1t had been cut out of the vege-
table
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30

Zinc refining continues to be Of in
terest In Canada. The British Column
bia government will give financial help
to a victoria reduction company for es-
tablishing a demonstration plant at
Nelson
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30

Hong Kong reports an increasing de-
mand for notions of all sorts to supply
southern China. Needles, pins, buttons,
ribbons, safety pins, rubber and cellu-
loid toilet articles and similar products
are In great demand.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30
MILWAUKEE, BRAKEMAN Is
ARRESTED ON "SLANE" CHARGE

Mitchell, s. D.. March 24.-Victor
McGraw, Of Sanborn, Ia, a brakeman
on the Milwaukee railroad between
Mitchell and Sanborn, was placed
under arrest here by Chief Of Police
Wood Smith.
The brakeman was arrested On o
telegram from Sheriff H. w. Geiser, Of
Sanborn, who arrived few hours later
to take charge Of the prisoner. Sheriff
Geiser declared that McGraw was
wanted for an alleged violation Of the
Mann act
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30
AUTO BEAT TRAIN IN
RACE FOR LAND FILING

When his rival for a piece Of South
Dakota land made a Milwaukee train
at Isabel while he missed Vt, Lyle Kyle,
Of Arlington, s. n. was discouraged.
but not disheartened. He chartered an
automobile and start I'd oveland, arriv-
ing in Timber Lake five minutes ahead
of the train, filing on the quarter sec
ton of South Dakota land which was
the object OF the race just before his
competitor got to the land office.
TYNDALL-Frank Zolnowsky. Scot
land saloon keeper, was arrested on the
charge of selling liquor on Sunday and
was brought before Justice Maus. of 1'yn-
dali, for a hearing. The heariI g 'esulted
in the case against him being dnmissed.
The case was instituted by the mother Of
one Of four minor boys. who alleged they
had secured liquor from the zolnowsky
saloon on a Sunday. The attorney for the
defendant made motion asking that the
case be dismissed on the ground that IL
had not been shown that the defend ant
was licensed saIoonkeeper and the JUS
tice granted the motor
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30
TWO CHILDREN PERISH
WHEN HOME is BURNED

Lawton, Okla, March 27.-Mrs. John
Ballow returned from the home Of a
neighbor today to find her house in
ashes and her two daughters, one an
infant, aged months, the other aged
8 years, burned to death. How the fire
started is not known.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30

The kingdom Of Siam covers an area
of about 100000 square miles, and the
last census gave a total population of
S,149,4S7.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30

The great war loan recently brought
out by the German government was
taken up by 2,1S3,220 individual sub
scribers, thousands of whom bought
securities to the amount OF $48 or less.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30

Lloyd's, of London, have recently Is
sued form of insurance against ap-
pendicitis. The claims have become
SO numerous that Lloyd's have found
1t necessary to double their premiums
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30
GUN pUELs AT vERDUN.

Paris, March 27-There were no in
fantry actions in the Verdun region
last night. this afternoons official
statement says. East of the Mouse the
artillery action was violent along the
Douaumont- Vaux line. To the west Of
the river the night was relatively calm
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30
GEORGE BROWN, PIONEER
RIVER MAN, DIES AT YANkTON

Yankton. S. D.. March 29.-George
Brown. pioneer. old river man and civil
war veteran, died here this morning,
aged 6S years. At the time Of his
death he was president of the Brown
McCaig company, wholesale and retail
liquors.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30

According to official Italian figures,
the 1915 crop Of cereals grown in the
northern hemisphere exceeded the av-
erage crop of the last five years by
more than $4,000, 200, 900 pounds.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30

At the present rate Of increase in the
consumption Of native lumber in New
Zealand II Is estimated that the supply
OF standing timber will last not more
than 80 years.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30

The meeting house in Bolton, Mass,
is to be reshingled for the first time
since its erection in 1898. Some of the
shingles are still in a perfect state Of
preservation after 121 years service.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30

First grown experimbentally IL years
ago, American cotton has become an
established crop in the Punjab region
OF India, as it gives a larger yield than
the native varieties
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30

In the United States census of 1870,
a record was obtained Of the father of
q family who had named his five chill
dren Imprimis, Finis, Appendix, Ad-
dendum and Erratum.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-03-30

A grenade that can be fired from an
ordinary rifle held in any position four
times as far as one can be thrown by
hand has been invented by a United
States soldier.