Iowa Progressives Hold First New Party Convention
The Iowa progressives met in Des Moines to form a new party platform urging direct postmaster elections and presidential primaries. Delegates, headed by Judge John L. Stevens, chose a full slate for Chicago and organized state, district, and county structures while denouncing Taft and backing Theodore Roosevelt.
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Des Moines
Roosevelt
Iowa
Chicago
John L. Stevens
Boone
Republican National Convention
Republican National Committee
Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
A. D. Pugh
Stevens
Col
Charles Talmage
Gov. B. 8. Carroll
Dr. Talmage
Baltimore
Washington
Maryland Progressives name 16 delegates to Chicago convention
The Maryland progressives held a mass convention in Baltimore and chose 16 delegates and as many alternates for the national progressive convention in Chicago on August 5. A seven-member committee was empowered to select eight presidential electors independent of the Taft slate, with no Taft electors to serve unless they resign. Six Republican electors were Roosevelt men, and western Maryland delegates opposed independent electors but were outvoted.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Chicago
Roosevelt
Governor Marshall Nominated for Vice President by Democrats
Seagit N Jim reports Governor Marshall of Indiana will be notified August 17 in Indianapolis of his nomination for vice president. Governor Wilson will attend and is expected to come out of speech-writing retirement and be notified August 7.
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Seagit, N. Jim
Marshall
Indiana
Indianapolis
Wilson
Progressive Party Convention Chooses Contract Over Platform
Chicago reports the Progressive Party will skip a formal platform at the national convention. Instead it will present a contract with the people pledging to implement initiative and referendum recall restoration of representative government and related reforms.
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Chicago
The
Progressives
Miller on Sabbath Baseball Sparks City Debate
The issue of playing baseball on Sunday stirs local talk as games have been held in the city center with little protest until crowd noise prompts complaints from many residents.
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Miller, S. D
Miller
Delayed Huron Game Prompts Tension After Rain
Rain prevented Huron from traveling for a big game with the nine here. The clash is postponed to next Sunday and authorities warn of possible trouble if the contest proceeds.
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Huron
Mitchell Player Retains State Tennis Title in Sioux Falls
Ray Branson of Mitchell defeated John Barton of Sioux Falls 6-8 1-2 6-3 to defend the South Dakota state championship and claim the loving cup for the third straight year. In doubles Barton and Fred Phillips beat Branson and Paul Young 6-2 2-6 1-6 6-4 8-6 to hold the cup. Consolidation preliminaries saw EK J. Anderson defeat MacKnight 3-6 6-2 6-1. Sioux Falls likely to host next year’s tournament.
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Ray Branson
Sioux Falls
SL. C
Mitchell
John Barton
Branson
Barton
Bransons
South Dakota
Fred Phillips
Paul Young
Vermillion
Sioux Falls Lawn Tennis Association
Phillips
Duce
EK. J. Anderson
MaccKnight
Anderson
MacKnight
Local updates from Ethan South Dakota community
Mrs Sexton remains ill as farms and neighbors stay busy. Frank Cole and LeRoy McKeel begin cement sidewalks while others install walks and excavate cellars. Farmers harvest small grain and residents report health news and travel. Donald Schurz sells sixteen Deering harvesters this year. Dr Earl Bobb buys a new automobile through L A Cathout. J W Bryant A G Saver Magnussen and Silas Reeves progress cement projects.
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Ethan
S. D
Fred Tobey
Westfield
Iowa
Sioux City
John Moran
Mitchell
Armour
Donald Schurz
Earl Bobb
L. A. Cathout
J. W. Bryant
A. G. Saver
Mr. Magnussen
Silas Reeves
Horse buyers bustle in Missouri valley shipments
Pierre and surrounding counties see heavy horse shipments as western buyers ship one to twelve cars per freight to Chicago Omaha markets. Government cavalry and artillery buyers snap up top horses while eastern buyers select desired classes. Demand remains strong despite the rise of automobiles.
Mitchell Man Spangler, Noted Lawyer, Returns Home
The article profiles Timon J. Spangler born in 1869 Amboy Illinois who grew up in Davison County then Mitchell. After farming roots, he worked as a newsboy and printer, studied law at Ann Arbor, and built the largest individual practice in South Dakota, serving as state’s attorney 1905-1908 and later as judge advocate general before settling in Mitchell with a large family.
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Ill
Young Spangler
Dakota
Davison County
Timon
Mitchell
Mitchell Daily Republican
Old Court House
H. C. Preston
Bar of Man
Spangler
Hot Springs
Ann Arbor
Mich
Preston
Conklin
South Dakota National Guard
Newsboy
Notable Traits Hint at Bright Legal Future
The remark lauds his genius scholarship adaptability and application to work. It notes his judgment and poise in the profession and suggests that if health holds, he will advance as a progressive attorney.
Rosenthal murder inquiry marked by guards in court
In New York City coroner Feinberg resumes the Rosenthal murder probe with armed guards and ticketed admission to prevent gang intimidation of witnesses. Despite precautions gangsters admit anyway and intimidate barber John Reisler who now faces perjury charges. In Aberdeen South Dakota a missing Milwaukee railroad telegraph operator George Inghram is sought after disappearing from Bath with the depot cash box rifled and mail pouch opened.
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New York City
Feinberg
Rosenthal
John Reisler
Aberdeen
S. D
George Inghram
Bath
Milwaukee Railroad
Inghram
P. H. Nee
Santa Fe
United States
Wells Fargo Express
Puget Sound
Milwaukee Road
Byron McVeigh
United States Marshall
No Third Party Convention Planned in South Dakota
Gov. Vessey leaves for Lake Winnebago as South Dakota Republican leaders weigh a split. Roosevelt supporters and Taft factions hold firm on backing the state ticket while Third Party nominees are unlikely. South Dakota may send volunteers to Chicago on Aug. 5 with Roosevelt followers aiming to keep the Republican name through the next election.
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Chicago
Gov. Vessey
Dixon
Roosevelt
South Dakota
Vessey
Taft
Scotland
Congressman Burke
Burke
Republican Party
Beveridge Presides as Progressive Convention Head Draws Support
Albert J. Beveridge was named temporary chairman of the Rooseveltn linked Progressive party convention to open in Chicago on August 5. His letter withdrawing from the Republican Party and urging unity behind a third party signals the crisis in U.S. politics as Dixon reports over 1,000 seat requests and delegates coming from across the states. In Illinois, Rev. William C. Covert resigned as elector to join the Progressive movement. A South Dakota court notice sets July 27 as hearing for John W. Gallagher estate administration with Francess Footitt appointed.
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Milwaukee
Bruce I
McCoy
Sparta
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South Dakota
Quartermaster’s Department
U. S. Infantry
15Th
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6Th
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O. F. Salk
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LaCrosse
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Taft
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North McGregor
M. TL. Shide
Chicago
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Joseph M. Dixon
Montana
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Beveridge
William Holton Bye
Indianapolis
Republican Party
Dixon
Illinois
New Party
California
Idaho
Colorado
Alabama
Tennessee
New York
Minnesota
Virginia
Washington
William C. Covert
Thifty-First Street Presbyterian Church
First Illinois
Progressive Party
Root Refuses to Defend Taft Nomination in Congress
In Washington the house debated the Chicago convention battle over Roosevelt and Taft delegates. Mondell defended the national committee while Norris attacked it and detailed efforts to secure Taft’s renomination. Root declined to speak for the president as Taft leaders seek a replacement.
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Chicago
House of Representatives
Mondell
Wyoming
Field Marshall
Old Guard
National Committee
Roosevelt
Taft
Norris
Nebraska
House
Col
Root
Senate
Senator Root
Chicago convention defense colors Taft delegate admissions
Senator Root reportedly told colleagues that if on the credential committee he would have to vote to seat fourteen Roosevelt delegates from Texas. He defended the convention work while acknowledging admissions about illegitimate seating.
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Chicago
Taft
Root
Roosevelt
Texas
Roosevelt Loyalist Is Dismissed From Internal Revenue
Joseph O Thomson, leader of Roosevelt forces in Alabama, was forced out today as collector of internal revenue for Alabama and Mississippi with headquarters in Birmingham after refusing to resign at Secretary MacVeagh's request. He was dismissed by telegraph on presidential authority.
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Washington, D. C
MacVeagh
Joseph O. Thomson
Alabama
Mississippi
Birmingham
MacVeach
Thompson
Roosevelt
Notice of mortgage sale and legal actions in Davison County
Default on December 15 1910 mortgage by Louise and Homer Merritt to H N Lewis prompts foreclosure by Davison County Sheriff. sale set August 17 1912 at Mitchell courthouse front door for Lots 6 7 8 in Lawler's Second Addition with 149 ft out. debt totals 352.80 plus 25.00 attorney fee. Also legal notices in Davison County court include estate of John W Gallagher and a small claims suit in Police Justice Court for Frank Weller vs Naylor Manufacturing with damages 59.67 and related costs.
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Louise Merritt
Homer Merritt
Davison
South Dakota
H. N. Lewis
Mitchell
Davison County
Register of Deeds
Lawler
Naylor Manufacturing Company
Naylor Manuaturing Company
Frank Weller
Melter
W. Milligan
Milligan
A. D
Ke, CO. Drake
F.C. Drake
Notice of Administration Hearing for Jacob Koch Estate
In county court Special Term, Anna Koch petitions for Letters of Administration for Jacob D Koch deceased. Hearing set for August 8 1912 at 10 a.m. at the Mitchell Court House Davison County S D. Any interested party may appear and show cause. W Abbrhy judge. S Cattrielel clerk.
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J. C. Gallagher
John W. Gallagher
Francess Footitt
Mitchell
South Dakota
Davison
W. Abbey
Cattrell
State of
Jacob D. Koch
Anna Koch
Ethel WW. Koch
Mary A. Koch
Leo. H. Koch
Ronald J. Koch
Jacob D. Woeh
Mitchell, S. D
Notice to Creditors Estate of Christopher Footitt
Notice to creditors and others with claims against Christopher Footitt deceased. Executrix Francis Footitt requires claims with vouchers within six months of first publication, at her residence in Mitchell Davison County South Dakota. Dated July 20 1912. FOR SALE One 10 HP Thompson Lewis Gasoline Engine in first class order. A J Kings.
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Christopher Footitt
Francis Footitt
Christopher Wootitt
Mitchell
County of
Davison
A. J. Kings
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