Mitchell M W A Endorses Plan for Rate Compromise
Mitchell M W A camp votes to endorse a 50 percent rate advance as a compromise to Chicago rates. Secretary Joseph Lovinger explains actions at Mitchell meeting. State camps praise the plan and seek an advisory referendum via the official paper. Settlement age 70 favored. several camps already approve the compromise.
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South Dakota
Progressive M. W. A. Association
Chicago
Mitchell
Joseph L. Lovinger
State Association
Executive Council
Politics Begin Next Tuesday in Davison County Races
South Dakota Republicans prepare mass meetings on Tuesday to launch the new primary system. In Davison County the majority faction led by Gov. Byrne backs Ray Branson or Lewis Shuster for state committeeman with no Democratic or Socialist contests expected. The minority electors also hold mass meetings to choose their slate while major and minor county positions are set for January 7 and the March 24 party primary.
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Davison County
Richards
Frank M. Byrne
Ray L. Branson
Lewis Shuster
Coe I. Crawford
Branson
O. L. Branson
South Dakota
Pierre
T. B. Smiley
W. Jones
Mick. Helgerson
Fe.s. McLeod
Mt. Vernon
R. J. Lamme
F.S. Turney
Geo. W. Austin
J. N. Crow
Mitchell
Henry Swindler
R. I. Dundas
W. E. Irwin
T. J. Morgans
J. W. Campbell
Wmn. Clark
W. H. Wagner
J. C. Burns
S. H. Dickson
Albert Stevens
Fred Carlson
A. O. Michael
F. A. Sand
Senior Class to Appear in Esmeralda Play
The university announces the senior class will present Esmeralda a four act comedy drama on December 12 to raise funds for a Senior memorial at Dakota Wesleyan Production led by J Manley Phelps with a cast of characters and noted author Frances Hodgson Burnett.
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Dakota Wesleyan
Phoebe
Esmeralda
Madison Square Theatre
New York
Frances Hodgson Burnett
J. Manley Phelps
Senior class members and theatre venue noted
The senior class includes Miss Marie Newell, Miss Sadie Bartlett, Mr. Harry Nash, Mr. George Robertson, Mr. Chester Ruth, Mrs. Stewart Bottum, Miss Ella Whitlow, Miss Bernice Frost, Mr. Frank Martin, and Mrs. Harold Meyer. The Gale theatre will be used for the attraction.
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Marie Newell
Sadie Bartlett
Harry Nash
George Robertson
Chester Ruth
Stewart Bottum
Ella Whitlow
Bernice Frost
Frank Martin
Harold Meyer
Gale Theatre
Pensions For U S Employes Support Mail Carriers Measure
South Dakota residents rally to back a proposed pension law for classified civil service workers after thirty years of service. The bill would grant annuities from 40 to 50 percent of the average pay, retire all after a set age, and include disability benefits. Estimated cost is 8.04 million dollars, with about 6,500 retirees and potential annual savings after ten years.
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South Dakota
Sioux Falls
S. D
Congress
Uncle Sam
Ex Sheriff of Charles Mix Shot While On Duty in California
Former Charles Mix county sheriff Newt Norman was fatally shot while serving as Santa Paula marshal in California during aMexican disturbance roundup. A pioneer South Dakota resident, he served four years as sheriff and later was Geddes town marshal before moving to California about four years ago.
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Norman
Charles Mix County
Geddes
South Dakota
California
Falls Given a New Trial in Wolf Bounty Case
John and David Falls twin brothers of Rapid City win a new trial after the St Louis court of appeals sets aside their 3 year Leavenworth sentence for using the mails to defraud. Judge Elliott is found to have erred in admitting evidence of criminal intent. Former U.S. Attorney Wagner led the prosecution.
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Deadwood
SL. D
Chambers Kellar
Lead
Court of Appeals
St. Louis
United States District Court
John
David Fail
Rapid City
Pennington County
Falls
F. R. K. Hewlett
Leavenworth
Elliott
Hewlett
United States
Wagner
Spink County Short Course Planned in Redfield
A large attendance is expected at the Spink county farmers institute and short course to be held in Redfield from December 8 to 12. Speaker lineup includes Chapman the Minnesota chicken man and soil expert Professor Hutton, with Dr. Stoner A N Hume and J W Wilson of the State college faculty among others.
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Redfield
S. C
Spink County
State college to lecture on dairy industry phases
A State college will host a lecture covering various phases of the dairy industry. The event aims to inform students and the local community about dairy processing, production, and market considerations.
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State College
Norbeck Urged to Enter race for lieutenant governor
Progressive Republicans across the state press for Senator Peter Norbeck of Spink County to seek the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. Norbeck, a leading progressive, would bolster the ticket and could become a stepping stone to succeeding Gov. Byrne in 1916.
Packard Seeks Republican Nomination for Lieutenant Governor
Redfield, D. H. P. Packard of Redfield, a long prominent figure in South Dakota Republican politics, announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor, pending majority proposal committee approval at its Pierre meeting in January. This leaves three candidates including N. P. Bromley seeking the congressional nomination and W. S. Myeritt as a minority faction candidate for lieutenant governor.
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Redfield
H. P. Packard
Republcan
South Dakota
Pierre
N. P. Bromley
Congress
W. S. Myeritt
Redfield businessmen finish road improvements in South Carolina
Redfield merchants spent another day on the Redfield Miller highway removing large rocks by blasting and grubbing, then graded the surface. They anticipate a follow up to finish the Tulare road and plan more work westward, showing strong local support for better roads.
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Ngation
Redfield
S. C
Redfield-Miller Highway
Tulare
White slain hunter overcomes four lions in Nairobi
Stewart Edward White returns from British East Africa amid reports of a remarkable hunt in Nairobi. A dispatch from Nairobi says White was charged by four lions at once and killed all four, demonstrating prowess rivaling Roosevelt.
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New York City
Stewart Edward White
Roosevelt
Nairobi
White
Mines Pay Corporation Tax Under Payne Aldrich ruling
The federal supreme court this noon upheld a tax on mining corporations under the Payne Aldrich tariff law. Government receipts reached as high as ten million dollars amid protests, with over five suits filed to recover funds. Stratton's Independence mine of Colorado brought the case.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Stratton
Independence Mine, Limited
Colorado
Suit to block state funds tested under constitutional limit
Pierre South Dakota. An taxpayer asks leave to sue the state arguing payments from various special funds violate the constitutional ban on using treasury money without law appropriations. Funds cited include Insurance department and game funds formed by user fees rather than general taxes.
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Pierre
S. D
Johnson
John Longstad
Insurance Department
Shot Through the Coat in Faith Bank Standoff
Jerome Wry faced Albert Agnew near a Faith bank when Agnew drew a revolver and fired. Fry claimed to be shot but the bullet passed through Ivy Fry’s coat without entering his body. Agnew surrendered to the marshal and cited prior alleged assault by Fry on Mrs. Agnew in North Dakota.
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Faith, S. D
Jerome Wry
Albert Agnew
Fry
Agnew
Ivy
North Dakota
Miner County Youth Survives Shredder Accident
Vern Stock, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stock of Miner County, was trapped for over an hour in a power corn shredder after slipping and extending his left hand into the cogs. The hand was mangled and partially severed, an amputation of part of the hand being required to save his life, while his arm sustained two fractures.
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Howard
S. D
Vern Stock
Henry Stock
Miner County
DIES DURING ANESTHETIC AT MONTROSE DOCTOR'S OFFICE
Wardie Clark son of Dr. Clark of Canastota died last evening in a Montrose office during anesthesia after fingers were mashed in a corn shelter accident. He was about 25, leaving a wife and two children.
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Marker
S. D
Wardie Clark
Clark
Canastota
Montrose
Railroad complaints filed over crossing by Gregory Line
The Chicago and NorthWestern Railway company petitions the state railway commission citing the Gregory Light and Power line crossing its tracks at Gregory and seeking compliance with state electric line regulations.
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Pierre
Chicago and Northwestern Company
Gregory Light and Power Company
Gregory
1000 Delegates Attend National Woman Suffrage Convention
Dr. Anna Howard Shaw presided over about 1000 delegates from states across the union at the opening of the 45th annual National Woman Suffrage Association convention. The movement aims to secure a constitutional amendment extending the ballot to women nationwide.
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Washington, D. C
Anna Howard Shaw
National Woman Suffrage Association
Fatal scarlet fever case noted in Letcher region
A young girl sick since Thanksgiving died as officials report several non fatal scarlet fever cases in Letcher. Burial was conducted this afternoon by Rev. Mather Bouter. Mrs. Ford, connected to the Gormley family, is known in Mitchell.
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Congress
Letcher
Mather Bouter
Ford
Mitchell
Gormley
PAYS FOR FARM IN THREE YEARS
Fred Williams of Volga proves diversified farming pays off. He bought a 70 acre farm from his father three years ago, paid the price with deed, and funded improvements and crops. This year he reports 30 acres in corn yielding 77 bushels per acre and credits better practices and rotation for higher yields. He also raises potatoes hogs and cattle and aims to keep a year’s corn on hand as feed for stock.
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Volga
3. D
Fred Williams
South Dakota
Williams
George Williams
Wand
Alison
Loomis News Briefs And Local Farewells
Loomis items report Mrs J Smith and children visiting in Miller M D for a week and Ward Lambert visiting from Huron college. Will Pool sells property to John Youtsy and land trip to Minnesota by Pool and Claud Case. Bert Beaumont bids Loomis farewell at a hall gathering with over sixty guests. gift scarf pin noted. Reverend Anderson accepts Loomis church pastorship. Thanksgiving visits include the Van Cleve and related households.
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Loomis
S. D
Bert Beaumont
Rev. Anderson
Loomis Church
Frank Taylor
George Cause
Miss Bunting
Idaho
Claud Case
van Cleve
Haitchcock
Alice Watkins
Aberdeen
Nellie
F. P. Smith
Miller
Mimmanuel
Congregational Sunday School
Bert N. Beaumont
Mabel Taylor
G. M. Bower
Mr. Beaumont
State Exhibit Car Arrangements Finalized by McCaffree
Immigration Commissioner McCaffree returns from Chicago where he completed plans for a state exhibit car. The trip aimed to showcase immigrant programs and attract public support for ongoing state efforts.
Traveler planned winter trip to Iowa and Illinois
A man intends to travel in Iowa and Illinois for about two months beginning mid December. He will carry a picture outfit with moving films and slides.
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Hibit
Iowa
Illinois
Conceals His Past Even In His Death
Highmore South Dakota mourns Larry West age 65 who died after weeks of illness. A decades‑long mystery surrounding his past remained unsolved despite many attempts to elicit confessions. West, educated and refined with a magnetic personality, is buried in the Catholic cemetery after choosing Catholicism as his faith.
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Highmore
S. D
Larry West
West
Ile
AG and state home department dispute deer shipment rules
The attorney general and the state home department clash over shipping deer killed in the Black Hills. Railways refuse shipments citing law. hunters fear inability to transport or sell deer. State law lacks open season shipping provisions but allows baggage handling for game birds and fish with the hunter present.
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Attorney General
State Law Department
Rhodes Scholar Contest Examen Advances in South Dakota
Vermillion reports the Oxford Dons confirmed the mental examination pass of Yankton’s Rho des hopeful S. D. Nuntestad. Competing candidates Warren of Yankton College and Cameron of Oberlin-educated teacher in the state also passed. Final selection will hinge on all round fitness and athletic ability amid changes in the state Rhodes committee personnel.
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Rhodes
Vermillion
S. D
Oxford
Yankton
HH. D. Nuntestad
R. H. Warren
Yankton College
H. D. Cameron
Oberlin
South Dakota
Fr. B. Gault
WH. K. Warren
H. C. French
Huron College
French
Gault
Paul M. Young
Norvel
Madam Stephali at Murdo Thrills Local Audience
Madam Sofia Stephali, assisted by Miss Fay MacAdams, gave a rare concert in Murdo South Dakota. Known as Miss Lee of Mitchell, Stephali drew a crowded house and won warm applause for her mezzo soprano voice trained abroad. A matinee at the M E church will accommodate overflow and school children.
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Madam Stephali
Murdo
S. D
Madam Sofia Stephali
Fay MacAdams
South Dakota
Miss Lee
Mitchell
M. E. Church
Cafe and Hotel Men Organize Garbage Removal Campaign
At an executive session of Mitchell hotel and restaurant managers a campaign for a municipal garbage removal system was approved. They began circulating petitions among local business owners to push the plan, noting residence areas currently receive service while business districts do not. Letters were mailed to hotel managers within 150 miles seeking how each city handles the issue and copies of related ordinances.
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Mitchell
New Milwaukee Supt. Over J and D Division Named
B F Van Fleet named successor to W W Colins as superintendent of the J and D division and Black Hills district. Van Vliet, formerly chief dispatcher and assistant superintendent of the I and D division, will oversee Mason City and Marion offices and move to Mason City for the new post. He takes over immediately as Colins departs to spend winter in California.
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Milwaukee Railroad
B. F. van Fleet
Chicago and Council
Mitchell
Collins
van Vliet
I. and D
Mason City
Marion
Chicago and Coucil Bluffs
Summons in Fourth Judicial Circuit South Dakota Case
The State of South Dakota Davison County issues a summons to Edward A. Smith calling for a response to the plaintiff Minnie Bingham Smith's complaint. Readers are instructed to file an answer within thirty days at the Mitchell office or risk court relief as requested.
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State of
South Dakota
Davison
Circuit Court
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Minnie Bingham Smith
Edward A. Smith
Mitchell
Davison County
Spangler & Hanby
Spangler & Haney
Dr King’s New Jane Pills Promote Quick Constipation Relief
An old advertisement claims constipation poisons the body and promises rapid relief from waste buildup. It touts Dr King’s New Jane Pills as a cure, noting the product is sold by 25cat druggists and produced by H. E. Bucklen & Co. of Philadelphia and St. Louis.
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Dr. King
Humai H. E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
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Huron
Pete” Norbeck
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Wildl Serk
Steward Edward White
Arican
Teddy
United State Supreme Court
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Boy AT Howard
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W. J L. Gray
Dakota Wesleyan School of Music
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R. L. Phillips
Indian Valley
Cardus
Chattanooga Medicine Co
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