Rockefeller Resigns as Standard Oil Director at Special Meeting
Doak sen tna TRUST i Aloz Retires From tat SERRE on SER. New York City. Join D. Rocke feller Tesigned as president and director of the Standard OK. Company at 3 special meeting of the directors today. This means that the founder and actual director of this great monopoly will no longer be connected in an samuel with the great organization. No explanation of his resignation or any statement sa sand Sagthether has resulted from the Government's order of dissolution of Sepa the central landing company. Rockefeller interests will fall $217 represented in the management of iiaca by Rockefeller's.
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New York City
D. Rockefeller
Standard
Sovernment
Sepa the, Central, Landing Company
jprpnasThe
Rockefeller
Iiaca
Irrigation Cost Analysis for 1600 Acres in Central State
A late report discusses water supply options for irrigation, weighing steam pumping against electric pumps. It notes 1600 acres could be secured with cost comparisons showing prohibitive early expenses but potential long term gains if elevation and river water access are favorable.
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Atlig
State funds may cover travel expenses for a south dakota car bill
The attorney general notes that the exhibit indicates the car was not furnished free of rent nor transported free of expense to the state. There is no obstacle to approving the remaining travel balance through the east, and with updated fund responses a quick finalization is expected.
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South Dakota
Beef trust case up in Supreme Court
Attorneys for Chicago beef packers asked the Supreme Court to reverse Judge Kohlsaat's denial of habeas corpus proceedings in their indictment for criminal violation of the anti trust act.
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Washington, D. C
Chicago’ Beef
Supreme Court
Kohilsaat
Steel Trust Seeks Swift Answer in Sherman Act Case
United States Steel Corporation agrees with Attorney General Wickersham to determine if it violated the Sherman Antitrust Law and will aid the government in dissolving the suit. The company plans to file an answer to the government bill early in January without delaying litigation by demurring. A demurrer could stall the trial for years. Officials say the answer will squarely meet government allegations and that extension requests would be discussed only to secure sufficient preparation time.
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New York City
United States Steel. Corporation
Wickersham
Federal’ Supreme Court
Dresker
Special State Money and Law Enforcement in Deadwood
In Deadwood South Dakota Mrs George Inglis shoots a buck and a separate report notes moving to clean up town corruption. A law and order league forms to curb gambling and bootlegging as state money issues and new nursery incorporation are reported in Mitchell.
Four men condemned to death by Judge Petit in Chicago
Judge Adeley J. Petit sentenced four young men aged 19 to 35 to be hanged on the third day before Christmas for the murder of Fred W. Guelzow Jr. in Chicago. The courtroom sobbed as the judge, tearful, spoke of society's need to protect itself and the hope that the sentences would spur safety measures and law enforcement.
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Chicago
Adeley J. Petit
Judge Petit
Court Atraignes Society
Fred W. Guelzow Jr
Lincoln and
Peterson Avenues
Thomas Schultz
Frank ‘Shiblawski
Saiblawski
Frank
Philip Sommerling
Secretary of State race heats up in state primary
The battle for the secretary of state nomination grows warmer with four candidates in play. Fred Hepperlee of Eureka enters the field, with Glasner, Murphy, and Pay at Huron leading regional strength, while Democrats hint at a governor bid by Ea Soluson of Yankton and Jiam of Alexandria as possibilities. Local leaders trumpet Eureka as a political force.
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Pierre
Republcan
Fred Hepperlee
Eureka
Representative Gledt
Hepperlee
State Senate
Eureka Commercial Club
Huron
Murphy
Turner
Glasner
Bon Homme
P. JF. Iam
Alexandria
John
Memorial Services for Deceased Elks Observed By Lodge
The Elks held their first in-name memorial exercises for deceased members with a full lodge room. Past Exalted Ruler L. D. Milne led, Mayor Hitchcock gave the memorial address stressing Elks tenets, and a male quartet and soloist Mae Welch contributed musical offerings.
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L. D. Milne
Burns
Messia
S.A. Wise
J. C. Lindsey
Eugene Hager
P. J. Flemmer
James McKinley
John M. Schmidt
Charles G. Woods
Emil Becker
R. H. Good
William Nash
W. E. Warner
A. EE. Hitchcock
Elks Order
Church Sermons Critique Popular Amusements
Congregational church services drew large crowds with sermons on the Growth of Christianity and on The Church and Popular Amusements. Rev Mair urged church action against indecency and immorality in public amusements and called for more philanthropy in selecting entertainments.
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Congregational Church
W. M. Mair
Cburet
Parish sermon sparks wide comment and music praise
The sermon drew considerable comment and the quartet's music provided by WAB was greatly appreciated by listeners.
Revival meetings making progress at First Baptist Church
The Revival meetings at First Baptist Church over Saturday and Sunday drew full houses with deep interest. A children’s service had about sixty in the chorus under Mrs. Tilley, and 32 people expressed a desire to lead Christian lives on Sunday. The large chorus and orchestra contributed to the success. Ada Tilley sang four solos at the evening service. The meetings continue all week at 7:30 each evening with invitations extended to all and warm welcomes for strangers.
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First Baptist Church
Tilley
Ada Tilley
Mission Workers to Hold Meeting in Huron
National secretaries of the home missionary boards of the United States will meet in Huron on December 20. Eastern leaders, prominent in western and midwestern work, travel to major cities and will join state field missionaries and boards for joint sessions. Delegates may also attend the South Dakota federation of churches meeting.
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Home Missionary Boards of
United States
Huron
West
Middle West
Pacific Coast
South Dakota Federation of Churches
Winter and spring wheat debated at Perry Township club
Perry Township Agricultural club met Friday with about forty youths and older members. Members favored spring wheat for higher yield and price, while a few backed winter wheat, noting limited testing in South Dakota. Two fields of winter wheat planted this fall were highlighted. George Wright sang, Bell Wright read Burns, and Martin Gleason promised township support. The next meeting is scheduled for December 8.
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Perry Township
Nebraska
Martin Gleason
Toomire
Jacobsen
George Wright
Miss Bell Wright
Burns
Fine Concert at Methodist Church Delights Local Audiences
The Methodist choir of twenty three under Prof E W Hobson performed a rich program Friday evening at the church. The ensemble delivered Handel choruses Worthy the Lamb that Was Slain and Hallelujah Chorus with refined precision. The male chorus offered Soldiers Chorus and Jacobite War Song with notable skill, and Prof Loudenback’s pipe organ piece March Triumphant displayed strong ability.
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E. W. Hobson
Handel
Faust
Bullard
Loudenback
Soprano Miss Jessie McDonald Shines In Elijah Recital
The evening featured strong vocal performances including Miss Jessie McDonald of Miller who delivered Hear Ye Israel from Elijah with a dignified, powerful vocal display. Mrs Hunter and Emma Rempfer offered notable solos, while Miss Scott Mina Hager Laura Saul and Marjorie Ford provided strong accompaniments and duets enhancing the program.
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Jessie McDonald
Miller
Israel
Elijah
Miss McDonald
Miss Saul
Miss Rempfer
Marjorie Ford
Funeral for Chauncey L. Wood Planned in Rapid City
A telegram from Ben Wood states he will bring the late Chauncey L. Wood’s body to Rapid City for a funeral expected to draw a large crowd. His widow and two sons have disputed burial plans since his death. Wood, a prominent South Dakota attorney and politician, was the Democratic candidate for governor in 1910.
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Rapid City
S. D
Ben Wood
Seattle
Chauncey L. Wood
South Dakota
Mr. Wood
Wood
Letcher Weddings and Snow Bring News from town
In Letcher and Mitchell area notices, Annie G. Welch wed Dan Ford at the Catholic church with a breakfast reception. Hazel Lee wed James Seward in a quiet ceremony. couples depart for Mason City and Washington plans surface. Rapid City reports record snow since Oct 20, with 51 inches locally and 37 inches in November, hinting at strong next year crops.
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Mitchell
Mrs. Gormley
Mrs. Ford
Letcher
Washington, D. C
Dan Ford
Hazel Lee
James Seward
Mason City
Iowa
W. T. Lee
Hoys Cafe
John Sewara
Jim
Seward and Wollinger
Rapid City
S. D
South Dakota
Mob forces entry at Valliant jail ends in lynching
In Valliant Oklahoma a mob stormed the jail and lynched a Black man who refused to reveal his name after arrest on charges of harming the 12 year old daughter of Lee Saunders. The mob left the victim hanging from a tree near the fair grounds as they dispersed.
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Valliant
Okla
Lee Saunders
McNamara Brothers Sentenced for Times Destruction
Los Angeles judge Bordwell sentences James B McNamara to life and John J McNamara to 15 years for the Los Angeles Times building destruction and Llewellyn Iron Works bombing. Darrow defends them as union and labor figures face broader investigations. Burns vows action against higher officials as federal probes begin.
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Lous Angeles
Calif
McNamara
Court House
Bordwell
McNamara Brothers
Los Angeles Times
Llewellyn Iron Works
Brown
McNamaras
James B. McNamara
Times
Fredericks
John J. McNamara
San Quentin
Los Angeles
James L
Fedral Grand Jary
Walter Bordwell
Jim
John D. Fredericks
Wordwell
Cleveland
the Ironworkers’ Union
Jamez B. McNamara
Ortie McManigal
William J. Burns
Akron
Samuel Gompers
Burns
Berger Iron Works
Indianapolis
United States
Charles W. Miller
Grand
Governors Visit New York Today
Governor Dix and Mayor McEwin welcomed western governors in Albany and escorted them to the capital for a reception. The visiting party will depart for Washington tonight.
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New York
Albany
N. Y
Dix
McEwin
Washington
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