Mitchell Meet Yields Wide Track Rivalries and Oratorical Wins
The Intercollegiate Meet at Mitchell featured strong performances despite poor weather. Brookings led with 59 points in the finals, Vermillion 40, Huron 19, while Huron’s Miss Matousek earned high praise despite losing the oratorical award to Yankton’s Alvin Hansen for The Tragedy of Lost Childhood.
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Small
Huron
John V. Dobson
Mitchell
Alvin Hansen
Yanktori
Miss Matousek
Brookings
Vermillion
Redfield
Turney
Hummer
Coughlin
Hariughlin
Berka
Norgett
Hardy
Haroy
Chamberlain Chosen for U.S. Senate Seat
In Oregon a State Senate body selects Chamberlain as the successor to Giames W. Fulton, a Republican, amid ongoing negotiations in the legislature. The move aims to fill the vacancy in the upper chamber and shape the state’s political direction.
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Fulben -Ag
Prem
Political Debate On Senate Election System Emerges
Debaters discuss whether voters should elect a senator by the traditional method or an alternative process. Proponents of the old system argue for continuity and stability while opponents push for reform.
General Sir Redvers Buller Dies in London
General Sir Redvers Buller born 1839 dies after weeks of illness in London. He gained fame in the Boer War for relieving Ladysmith after a 118 day siege. He commanded forces in South Africa and Natal and directed operations that expelled the Boer army from Natal.
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London
Redvers Henry Buller
Ladysmith
South Africa
Natal
Nevada Democrats Endorse Bryan for Presidential Nomination
Carson Nevada June 2 After a long session the Democratic state convention adopted a platform directing Denver delegates to vote for William Jennings Bryan at the national convention first last and all the time The platform endorses Governor Sparks administration and denounces the Aldrich Vreeland law.
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Carson
Nev
Denver
William Jennings Bryan
Sparks
Hic School Commencement Honors Class of 27
Immense audience fills the auditorium for high school commencement exercises. Salutatorian Miss Lillian Longstaff and valedictorian Miss Gertrude Abel lead as music and readings showcase student talent. Program includes welcome song invocation salutatory address piano duets and a speech by Pres Warren of Yankton detailing the event and future prospects.
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Lillian Longstaff
Gertrude Abel
Anna Daley
Florente McGarvey
Abigail Corley
Helen Richardson
Rey
L. K. Smith
Lillian Loiff
Florence McGarvey
Warren
Yankton
Memorial Day Honors Honor the Nation’s Dead
Memorial Day events stirred a large crowd despite damp weather. Judge Dick Haney delivered a fitting address at the auditorium after a cemetery ceremony where graves of comrades were decorated. The program featured invocation, roll call, Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address reading, and music by a male quartet.
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Grand Army
Dick Haney
State Supreme Court
G. 8
Hutchinson
F. W. Long
J. C. Hatfield
Lincoln
Gettisburg
Oliver O. Young
Long
Julia Vander Stein
America
M. L. Tobin
Peter Nelson
Claude Dickinson
Mr. Ede
A. F. Pay
J. C. Geddis
H. H. Wibirt
H. J. Hoskips
Paenettiction
Duane Rifenr
Golonizing Campaigners Seek State Plurality Before Primary
Alarmist report claims organized interests plan to flood the state with floaters from Chicago districts to secure a majority. Railroads would issue unlimited free tickets to aid the effort, the piece warns, as officials fear a manipulated vote next Tuesday.
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Chicago
Ties Hills
Alison Wins In Iowa Primary Turnout Tight Victory
The report notes Alison won the Iowa Republican primary over Cummins by a small margin. The outcome followed March primary results and signals a close race as early returns indicated a narrow victory.
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Allison
Cummins
Iowa
Athletic meet chosen for Huron for 1909 season
South Dakota Inter Collegiate Athletic Association selects Huron as site for the 1909 meet with Vermilion Brookings Redfield Huron and Mitchell Yankton in the voting. The move follows financial concerns and benefits of Huron’s central location. Carl Weier chairs a music committee to enhance next year’s event.
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South Dakota Inter Collegiate Athletic Association
Mery
South Kota
Huron
Mitchell
Carl Weier
Slander and Scented Political Charges From State's Attorney Race
A historical letter from a state's attorney criticizes fellow campaign claims and slander, urging the public to examine proceedings rather than sensational rumors. It references supporters of Mouser and Hagen and calls for careful investigation before the upcoming election.
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Epirok
Journalirld-Spirit
Mouser
Ber
Hagen
Popebtionna
Mand
Wagner Wins U. S. Attorneyship
President Roosevelt issued a recess appointment making Edward E. Wagner U.S. attorney for the district of South Dakota. The nomination faced opposition from Senator Kittredge after Senator Gamble backed Wagner. The move signals continued support for Wagner in the intra party clash between war ring stalwarts and insurgent Republicans.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Edward E. Wagner
United States
District of
South Dakota
Wagner
Gamble
Kittredge
Committee On the Judiciary
Alley’s Grove Picnic Program Highlights 1908
The Alley picnic at Alley’s grove on June 11 1908 features a base ball match Cavour versus Carthage with purse of 20, trap shooting, dinner, dance and novelty drills, and a base ball game by local boys. A horse dash and other activities are listed with purses and events for attendees.
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Alley
Grove
Cavour
Carthage
Artesian
Paiste
Glass Day at the High School Highlighted by Senior Talent
A Thursday afternoon program showcased senior literary and musical talent before classmates, parents, and guests. The event featured original works, solos, poems, a parody, class songs, a farewell portrait, and speeches by Professors Slone and Young, marking the seniors’ transition from pupil to alumni.
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Gray
Bliss
Abigail Vorley
Pease
Mr. Slone
F. H. Hib
Slone
Starkson
Martina Schoenert
Olson
Pease, Crowter
Verne Boneésteel
Arnold Q Elk
Willis
Davis
Sea- Cass
Corlass
Effie Pease Witelese
Hazel Baker
Mr. Stone
Hl. Hibbard
Helen Richardson
Blair Saxton
Es Wa
Britton Udell
Kenneth Parke
Puong Inee
Willis Davis
Anna Daley
Slone and
Young
Pupils Perfect in Attendance 1907 08 by Grade
Attendance honors listed by grade for the 1907 08 year. Names include Noel Thompson Kenneth McKinney Elmer Myers Jimmie Fish Willie Parrott Lewis Starkson Frank McGarvey Alecta Hagen Gerda Clausen Kenneth Cook Dixon Ward Vernon Clark Ella Dahl Walter Erickson Anna Frost Edward McGarvey Clifford Brandmire Herman Mahowald Lena Speers Helmer Bullis Tillie Starkson Olive Link Susie Case Charles Fish Mabel Hagen Ruth McGarvey Alice Anderson Burnett Cooper Hildegarde Rother Leila Bonesteel Mable Bulls Harry Jacobson M Sees Robert McKay Nente Lampe Edith McGarvey Anna Zesh rode bond Lymn Gertrude Abel Fior top McGarvey CLYbE SLonm Supt
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Noel Thompson
Kenneth McKinney
Elmer Myers
Jimmie Fish
Willie Parrott
Lewis Starkson
Frank McGarvey
Alecta Hagen
Gerda Clausen
Kenneth Cook
Dixon Ward
Vernon Clark
Ella Dahl
Walter Erickson
Anna Frost
Edward McGarvey
Clifford Brandmire
Herman Mahowald
Lena Speers
Helmer Bullis
Tillie Starkson
Olive Link
Susie Case
Charles Fish
Mabel Hagen
Ith
Ruth McGarvey
Alice Anderson
Burnett Cooper
Hildegarde Rother
Leila Bonesteel
Mable Bulls
Harry Jacobson
Robert McKay
Nente
Ae Lampe
Edith McGarvey
Anna Zeish Rode -Bond
Ade
Gertrude Abel
Fiortop McGarvey
Clybe Slonm
Supt
Burglary Incident Alarmed Hawley Resident
Around 12 30 last night A Lampe discovered a strange man in his house. The intruder appeared agitated and fled after awakening. Police connected to the case began an investigation with officers pursuing clues.
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A. Lampe
A Hawley
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