Lodge Declares US Should Not Choose Mexican Rulers
Senator Lodge condemns intervention that would back one Mexican ruler over another. He argues the United States cannot pick a murderer and crown him, urging a temporary protectorate to ensure fair Mexican elections under Mexican law. The piece discusses President Wilson and Huerta, Tampico insult, and US policy.
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Vera
Amerigan
Wilson
Huerta
Mexico
United States
Lodge
War policy clash cited by Chicago Tribune dispatch
A Washington dispatch reports the Chicago Tribune accusing the administration of missteps over the Vera Cruz crisis. It notes conflicting orders, an embargo reversal, and protests by military leaders while Carranza denounces the occupation. The piece critiques Wilson and urges a Tribune war editor to run the conflict.
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Vera Cruz
Chicago Tribune
Washington
Huerta
Carranza
Mexi
Chicago
Woodrow Wilson
Chicago: Tribune
Wesleyans Blank Columbus in 16 to 0 Victory
Dakota Wesleyan shut out Columbus college of Chamberlain 16 to 0 on University field. Kirkpatrick pitched well, aided by timely hits and errors from the visitors. Wesleyan's Cass Avery and Ross Smith starred at bat, while Newcomb and Kirkpatrick provided strong defense and pitching support.
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Dakota Wesleyan
Columbus College
Chamberlain
University Field
Corde Kirkpatrick
Methodists
Sioux Falls College
Kirkpatrick
Cass
Avery
Ross Smith
Mitchell
Newcomb
Hopey Smith
Wesleyan
Martin
W. Smith
Payne
R. Smith
Thompson
P. Kelley
Moller
Ryan
Murphy
Columbus
Shine
Beggens
Motz
Brady
Hruska
Yost
Kelley
and Moller
Why The Traffic Rules Must Be Enforced
City officials have solid reasons to strictly enforce traffic regulations. Drivers should welcome city instructions that prepare them for rules in other cities and help them avoid trouble. Without guidance, operating a vehicle resembles giving a locomotive only minimal instructions to avoid harm.
Traffic Rules Urged as Mitchell Grows into City
The author argues that average drivers need public instruction and laws for automobile use. As Mitchell expands, unregulated street traffic endangers pedestrians on Main Street. Establishing traffic rules now could prevent accidents, confusion, and criticism of city officials for delaying enforcement.
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Mitchell
Suffrage Advocates Start in Hills Stronghold
In Deadwood South Dakota equal suffrage organizers gain footholds in Black Hills counties as prominent women including Mrs. Seth Bullock back a new group pushing for a ballot measure in November. Katherine Powell of Custer urges the Black Hills district role, with plans for local chapters and expanded activity. Meanwhile a three-town literacy test debate among Spearfish Rapid City and Deadwood schools sees Spearfish win both debates, Deadwood split, Rapid City lose both.
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Deadwood
S. D
Black Hills
Seth Bullock
Katherine Powell
Custer
Spearfish
Rapid City
Yankton Association Formed at Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minn. The Yankton association of Minneapolis formed after a reunion dinner for Yankton college alumni and friends. Prof. George Harrison Dur, vice president of the college, was honored at the Blue room dinner. Dur, on a six month tour, helped organize Yankton groups in major cities. The Minneapolis Yankton association lists 30 charter members with Rev. Harry Deiman as president and Lewis R. Jones as secretary.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Yankton Association of
Yankton College
Leamington Hotel
George Harrison Durand
Durand
Minneapolis Association
B. Dana Durand
Minnesota State University
Yankton
Census Bureau
Profssor Durand
Northfield
First Congregational Church
Helen Dudley
Linden
Hills Boulevard
G Lewis R. Jones
South Thirteenth Street
East Pennington residents seek Howard County creation
East Pennington residents press for a vote to cut off land east of the Cheyenne River to form a new county named Howard. The proposal honors pioneer G. K. Howard who helped settle the Sioux Valley and later resided in Rapid City. The proposed Howard County would include areas once known as Washington County before being absorbed by Pennington.
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Washington County
Pennington County
S D girl on Mexico
Aberdeen readers learn from a Mills family letter in Mexico City dated April 13. The daughter notes high living costs, with shoes at 15 to 18 dollars, butter at 1.30 per pound, and exchange rates around 3.65 to 3.85 per dollar. She laments limited activities, harsh anti American sentiment, and a wish for peace while staying amid danger.
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Aberdeen
S. D
R. A. Mills
Wave
Mexico City
America
Americans
Boy Scouts Plan Outing at Interior and Bad Lands
Western state scouts organize a three day field meet at Interior in the Bad Lands with camping and exploration. Patrols from towns along the Northwestern and Milwaukee lines will attend and compete for merchant prizes. Local scouts in Rapid Gulch in the Black Hills seek funds for a June camp life outing.
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Rapid Gulch
Black Hills
Primary Was Cheap For Democratic Candidates
Pierre South Dakota notes filing of expense accounts shows Hoffron democratic candidate for lieutenant governor and Casper Fergen democratic candidate for treasurer spent little. The McNulty campaign committee spent 779 dollars and Frank McNulty 662.20 for his second district congressional bid. O Opheim filed 594.75 as railway commissioner candidate expenses.
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Opheim
Coal Trust Leader Stricken in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pa. Geo F Daer, president of the Reading railway, was struck by paralysis on the street while walking to his office. Physicians at the Baer residence declare his condition extremely critical. Baer had long been known as head of the hard coal trust and stirred controversy by his claims of the divine right of trusts.
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Philadelphia
Geo. F. Daer
Reating Railway
Baer
Hard Coal Trust
Boy Kills His Own Brother in Accident
Chicago report: John Berg a ten year old boy visiting at 75th and Elizabeth with his brother William Berg is shot by William using a shotgun owned by Seth Bedelle. The gun discharged as William swung it thinking it unloaded. John died ten minutes later at Bedelle's home.
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Chicago
John Berg
William Berg
William
Seth Bedelle
Seventy-fifth Street
Elizabeth Avenue
Wiliam O. Berg
John
F Bedelle
Bedelle
Kidney Pain Warning Ad Promotes Doan’s Pills in Mitchell
A Mitchell citizen urges prompt kidney care warning against back pain and urinary issues. The testimonial from Mrs. W. Noah claims three boxes of Doan’s Kidney Pills improved her kidney function after years of suffering, priced at 50 cents with Buffalo based Foster Milburn Co. as sponsor.
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Dean
Mitchell
W. Noah
E. Second St
Mitchell, S. D
Doan
Noah
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Snake and Turtle Measurements Recorded Near Snake Gutte
Dozne Robinson and Miss Ida Anding of the state historical society measured two figures near Snake Gutte north of the city. The snake extends 2731 feet north to south with 1148 stones outlining it. The turtle measures fifteen and a half feet long and fourteen feet wide with seventy stones outlining.
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Dozne Robinson
New Venire Called Today for April Circuit Court Term
Judge F B Smith ordered Sheriff J F Berry to summon a new venire adding numerous jurors due to three new criminal cases on the April term calendar. Lists names Bert Jenks J L Cook Fred Donaldson A B Coacher Frank Joss Charles McIntosh G W Myles L Pederson P H Kelley William Sherman G W Schultz Martin Aalseth H B Coleman S 1 Kerns H D Wagner Charles Mayer J H Kelley John Coulther W H Coayes F C Drake Andrew Gaines Henry Rosscamp GC V Wilson may excuse a few farmers. Remaining actions include State v Edward O Donnell on a statutory charge and arraignments of Joe Walling and Charles Wyatt for assault with a dangerous weapon.
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Circuit Court
F. B. Smith
J. F. Berry
Sheriff Berry
Bert Jenks
J. L. Cook
Fred Donaldson
A. B. Coacher
Frank Joss
Charles McIntosh
G. W. Myles
L. Pederson
P. H. Kelley
C. Clark
Edward O’donnell
Joe Walling
Merle Robes
Charles Wyatt
William H. Graham
Smith
Alfalfa Train to Visit Mitchell on June 11
Preliminary plans for the alfalfa special visit to Mitchell were outlined at a Commercial Club meeting. The $1,000,000 agricultural extension campaign by International Harvester aims to keep the train in Mitchell for a full day with demonstrations of alfalfa farming and talks by Prof. P. G. Holden and other national figures.
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Mitchell
Commercial Club
International Harvester Company
P. G. Holden
A. #. Chamberlain
Minneapolis
Howard
Scien- Pierre
5. D
Titi Agriculture
Stone reptile found to measure 2700 feet
A historical note reports a stone reptile measuring about 2700 feet in length. The finding appears in a regional chronicle citing local observers and a distant quarry, suggesting an unusually large fossil-like structure. Observers weigh scale, origin, and potential implications for geology.
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Garrison
Badger
Maas
Pueblo
Army
Navy
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Cros
Bargo
Vera’ Cruz
Wesleyans
Hills
Yankton Association
Advocate
S. D. Girl
BOY Scouts
Interior
Coal Trust
Geo. F. Baer
Mitch
Cvvizhn
Sieruting
Angle Sam
Frederick Nanz
John Schumacher
Charles Donaldson ,Cameron
Daniel A. Haggerty
Marine Corps
William Poinsett
Worida
Florida
Gvera Crus
Charles Donaldson Cameron
Edward A.gisburne
John F. Place
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