System Federation Threatens Broad Railroad Strike
The Harriman system faces a possible major strike as committees from the System Federation plan meet with Trade Manager Krutschnitz in Chicago. Union members on the Illinois Central and Southern Pacific lines vote on forming the federation, risking wage disputes and broad action. In Webb Vale, England, miners’ strike violence continues with looting of Jewish shops as authorities request troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Southern
Union Pacific Lines
System Federation
Krutschnitz
Harriman
Minois Central Railroad
Numering
IX Krutschnitt
Webb Vale
England
Hare
Pharmacists Gather for South Dakota Convention in Huron
Druggists meet in Huron South Dakota for the twenty sixth annual state convention. Officials and guests from Minneapolis Sioux Falls and other cities attend with talks prizes receptions and social events planned through Friday. The program includes a principal address by Dr Charles W Drew and a ball game with travelers followed by entertainment and a Friday sport day at the fair grounds.
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H. A. Perriton
Bent
Chas W. Drew
Minneapolis
Drew
Crawford
Vessey
Gamble
Burke and Martin
Perisho
Slagle
French
Byrne
Cook
Dean Whitehead
Brookings College
R. F. Brown
Sioux Falls
John D. Skennedy
I. A. Keith
Lake Preston
Jim
Fair Grounds
Church Campaign to Interest Merchants in MER Movement
Leaders of the Men and Religion Forward Movement met to finalize plans for an international campaign starting next month. The effort targets 45 million Americans lacking church connection, aiming to mobilize men and boys and reverse religious indifference with a modern, businesslike approach.
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Silver Bay
N. Y
North American
United States
Ingersoll
France
Japan
Congregational Church Endorses Taft Arbitration Plan
In Bonesteel on August 18 1911 the first Congregational church passes a resolution urging Senate approval of Taft’s arbitration treaties with United States Great Britain and France. Pastor John Jefferies and Clerk W P Stebbing sign in support.
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Konesteel
S. 1
Taft
United States
Great Britain
France
Congregational Church
Gamble
Washington, D. C
First Congregational Church of
Bonesteel
John Jefferies
W. P. Stebbing
Aberdeen engages expert engineer for sewage and waterworks
Aberdeen South Dakota hires S C Porter of Chicago as special construction and consulting engineer to start September 1 at 208 33 monthly salary. He will supervise sewage disposal plant construction and oversee a 606 000 gallon stand pipe for fire protection as the city proceeds with a 200 000 bond project.
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Aberdeen
S. D
W. C. Porter
Chicago
Porter
Bnce
Coal seam found in Aberdeen artesian well
Drillers near completion of a three inch artesian well to feed a 25 acre artificial lake at Wylie Park Aberdeen. The drill pierced fifteen feet of coal of fair quality and a study of the vein's value and potential may follow.
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Aberdeen
S. C
Wylie Park
Beulah Binford Refuses to Defend Beattie at Trial
In Richmond, Beulah Binford states she will not defend Beattie if he is acquitted of the wife murder charge. She expresses fear of Beattie and says she would avoid the streets at night, plans defense witnesses, and notes plans to challenge Henry Beattie’s account. Trial logistics include juror selection and a long witness list from both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Binford
Beattie
Richmond
Henry Clay Seattie
Beulah Winford
Henry
Chestervile
Sherif Gill
The
Commonwealth
Paul Beattie
Paul
Crop conditions improving in Beadle County South Dakota
In Beadle County South Dakota crops show a marked improvement after two to three weeks of rain. Beadle farmers expect a strong corn crop and flax in good condition across the county. Even those hardest hit by June heat expect to have seed and feed with surplus to weather the winter.
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Sam Birks
Here
Huron
S. D
South Dakota
Beadle County
Branson Wins in Brilliant Iowa Tennis Showdown
In Des Moines Register reporting, Ray L. Branson of Mitchell South Dakota defeats Hoerr in a dramatic three set match to win the Iowa state tennis tournament. Branson takes the title and earns a challenge for the state champion.
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Des Moines Register
Iowa
Ray L. Branson
Mitchell
S. D
Fred Bradley
Des Moines
Branson
Hoerr
D Branson
Deuce
Heerr
Ssranson
Bronson
Taft Joins Grand Army Encampment Parade in Rochester
Rochester, N Y President Taft reviewed the Grand Army parade with Governor Dix and Gen Fred D Grant. More than 20 000 veterans marched amid 25 000 registered en route to the 45th G A R encampment as committees met and receptions followed in a busy afternoon and evening.
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Rochester
N. Y
Taft
Dix
Fred D. Grant
United States Army
Grand Army of the Republic
the Daughters of Veterans
First Methodist
National Council of the Woman’s Relief Corps
Hotel Seneca
Daughters of the American Revolution
Club
Grand Army
Sterling
Aberdeen
S. D
Thomas Sterling
The
State University
United States Senate
Redfield
Pickerel Lake
Republican Party
South Dakota
Rich Mulligan Seeks Absolute Divorce Over $2 Million
George H. Mulligan Jr., son of a wealthy contractor who forfeited two million dollars by marrying Bessie Van Ness of Beauty Spot fame, files for absolute divorce. The case lists an unidentified man and credit concerns as Mulligan’s wife faces multiple lawsuits, including claimed alienation of affections and injuries to a knee on an elevated platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
George’h. Mulligan, Jr
Bessie van Ness
Mullibahn, Jr
Interborough Railroad Company
Boy Bitten by Rattler Near Yankton City Limits
Andrew Soren Jr an eleven year old boy hunting cattle in a small corn field just south of Yankton South Dakota was bitten on the left abdomen by a large rattlesnake The snake escaped after fangs pierced through clothing and the bite caused swelling but no other serious effects are noted at this time The incident occurred within city limits while the boy was in the field
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Hoerr
Branson
St. Louis
Yankton
S. D
Andrew Sorenson
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First National Bank
Ranson
Wm. Koch
L. J. Welch
First Trust & Savings Bank
O. L. Branson & Co., Inc. Farm Loans and Insurance
O. L Branson
J. 5. Daniels
J. C. Wood
William Koch
WR. Kibbee
Rh. BE. Cone
T. Morrow
KE. A. Loomer
Mitchell National Bank
Mitchell, S. D
Mitchell Trust Company
WM. M. Smith
Pres
D. A. Mizener
Sec'y
A. Davison
Treas
A. G. Reid
Asst
Ager
Federated
Ovbercome
Senate
Attorneys For Defense
Mitchele
Browen
Wite
Brough
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