What happened in California key to the national result
The article analyzes California's 1912 election outcome where Johnson won the Senate race while Wilson carried the state by a narrow margin. It details the clash between reformist Johnson and the old Republican machine, the impact of Sen. Hughes, and a split Progressive vote. It notes California’s decisive effect on the national result and critiques party leadership for alienating voters.
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California
McComrick
National Democratic Organization
Hughes
Wilson
Ohio
Kansas
Nebraska
Southern Pacific Railroad
Hiram Johnson
Roosevelt
Johnson
United States
San Francisco
Hutfhes
Commercial Club
New York Globe
Old Guard
Minnesota
Washington
New Hampshire
Fragmented Reflection on Party Reform and Democratic Voice
A reader questions the grip of a vocal faction claiming national influence. They ask whether this group will remain blind to its role as a political liability and obstructive to a broader party reorganization crucial to the country's political future.
Criminals First In Markets Pressures And Food Prices
President Wilson and party oppose an embargo on food exports while insisting government must curb illegal price manipulation. The piece notes coal, oil, and rail freight holding as crimes against prices and praises South Dakota teachers leader whose convention work impressed. It cites New York price anomalies for turkey and potatoes, blaming brokers and commission men for price spikes.
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Chicago Tribune
Chicago
the Tribune
O’connell
State Public Utilities Commission
Wildwood
Illinois Central
Glenn Yards
Chicago & Alton Railroad Company
Dalton Yards
Chicago and Eastern Illinois
Fairhorne Yard
Chicago Terre Haute
Southeastern
Consignee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Illinois
Wilson
Clark
Mann
Oil Trust
New York
New York City
Railroads push for federal control amid regulatory shift
Thom appeals before the congressional committee for national oversight of rail operations changing the stance of rail interests. The piece notes a shift from state to federal authority, praising ICC moves on rates and suggesting public caution regarding railroad influence. Superintendent McClinton of Mitchell earns recognition.
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Congressional Investigating Committee
Thom
Washington
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wilson
Senate
Philadelphia Inquirer
Commission
Philadelphia
Pierre Capital Journal Defends Tax Laws Against Argus Leader
The Pierre Capital Journal rebuts Sioux Falls Argus Leader for opposing a failed constitutional amendment on taxation of farm mortgages and moneys and credits. It argues the law already requires listing and taxing such property and warns about double taxation on borrowers.
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Pierre Capital-Journal
Sioux Falls Argus Leader
Sioux Falls
Sioux Walls
Preston
Tax Commission
Argus-Leader
Pierre
Argus
State Supreme Court
Argus Leader
Express
The
Farmer's Height Cost Right Arm
Raymond South Dakota Edward Hageman, 22, son of a local farmer, lost most of his right arm when it was caught in a corn shredder. Surgeons amputated the mangled limb below the elbow to save his life after his height prevented the safety device from triggering in time.
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Raymond, S. D
Edward Hageman
Here
Mystery Bride Flight Suits Suitor Claims Wrong Choice
Mrs. Mildred McDonough Stevens of Kansas City ran away 24 hours after her wedding and returned three days later. She had two suitors, Earl Stevens and Herbert Gribble. Stevens said she chose him and fled to Oklahoma City. Gribble, a Kansas University graduate and orchestra leader, claimed she loved him best. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Phoebe Strong Higgins and Mrs. T C DeJean.
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Mildred McDonough Stevens
Kansas City
Earl Stevens
Herbert Gribble
Kansas University
Stevens
Oklahoma City
Grible
Soy
Phoebe Strong Higgins
Mrs
Tc, DeJean
WRIGHT WALRATHS MARRY IN HOME ceremony and Wesleyan wedding
Miss Florence Louise Walrath wed Gage Pier son Wright at her parents home 504 East Sixth Ave in a ceremony led by Rev Charles Sumner Osgood. Attendants played music and a two course wedding supper followed with out of town guests Mrs G Haven Draper and Frank Wright. The couple plan home at 304 East Fifth Ave. Wesleyan faculty wedding followed at Alexandria with Prof Gustav Peterson and Miss Grace Piper.
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Celestine Burns
Florence Derr
Lucile Burns
Killarney
G. Haven Draper
Minneapolis
Frank Wright
Parkston
Wesleyan
Grace Piper
Dakota Wesleyan
Gustav
Peterson
Alexadria
Hubert Ketelle
Huron
Ruby Hastings
Gertrude Clement
Mankato
Minn
Clara Piper
Clarence Peterson
Prof
Mitchell Band Delights Dancers With City Hall Dance
The Mitchell Municipal band followed a Tuesday concert with a Wednesday evening dance in the city hall auditorium. The music pleased dancers as over 80 couples filled the floor and band members received support to obtain uniforms.
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Mitchell Municipal Band
Wesleyan Alumni Reunion Draws Large Dakota Attendance
Perhaps the largest and most enthusiastic reunion of Dakota Wesleyan alumni faculty members and former students ever held in connection with the college.
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Wesleyan
Dakota Wesleyan
Connertinn
Thanksgiving dance by local 1k lodge draws 50 couples
The 1k lodge conducted a Thanksgiving evening dance in club rooms with over fifty couples enjoying the program. The Saxophone Orchestra from Milwaukee provided the notable musical feature with four saxophones and traps enhancing the dancing atmosphere.
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Saxophone Orchestra
Milwaukee
Wis
Open Door at Dakota Wesleyan Unites Kappa Philomathian Societies
Kappa and Philomathian literary groups at Dakota Wesleyan held a joint open-door program for freshmen last Saturday evening. A large audience enjoyed a high-pride program featuring piano duet by Edna Radabaugh and Lois Smith, original paper by Herbert Fox, vocal solo by Ava Whitlow, reading by Thea Callant, paper by Herbert Allen, and a mixed quartet with Lucile Burns Anna Easton Ward Steiber and Elliot Hatheway.
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Kappa-Philo
Kappa and Philomathian Literary Societies
Dakota Wesleyan
Edna Radabaugh
Lois Smith
Herbert Fox
Ava Whitlow
Reading
Thea Callant
Herbert Allen
Lucile Burns
Anna Easton
Ward Steiber
Elliot Hatheway
Birthday Celebration for Mr Wilt Downey and Morris
Mrs C B Wilt hosted a Saturday birthday party for 14 guests honoring Mr Wilt, Mr A T Downey, and Mr S Morris. The lavender theme featured lavender chrysanthemums and candles with a five course dinner served by the hostess and assisted by Miss Lucile Bobb Miss Ruth Moyer and Mrs A B Coacher.
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C. B. Wilt
Wilt
A. T. Downey
S. §&. Morris
Lucile Bobb
Ruth Moyer
A. B. Coacher
Hi Lo Club Meets at Downey Home
Sixteen Hi Lo club members gathered at Mrs. GC W Downey's home last Saturday with out of town guests Mr and Mrs Wm Saul of Strathey Canada. Virgil Boyles won the gentlemen's high score prize and Mrs Boyles the top lady prize as refreshments and pink and white chrysanthemums styled the rooms.
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C. T. Kennedy
C. L. Clampitt
FB. Riley
S. I. Kerns
F. Riley
Catherine Sweeney
St. Paul
Alice Carroll
Emery
GC. W. Downey
Wm. Saul
Strathey
Canada
Virgil Boyles
Ice Skating Party At Firesteel Creek Hosts Students
On Wednesday evening the Alethian and Delta Rico literary societies of Dakota Wesleyan visited Firesteel Creek for the season's first ice skating party. The group tested ice strength early then enjoyed a plentiful meal with Miss Lucile Hitchcock and Mr. Carroll B. West serving as chaperons.
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Dakota Wesleyan
Firesteel Creek
Lucile Hitchcock
Mr. Carroll B. West
Thanksgiving Entertainment For College Seniors At Patterson Home
Dr. and Mrs. H. P. Patterson hosted college seniors on Thanksgiving night. The evening featured games including Som'r set before an elaborate luncheon. Dr. Patterson serves as advisor for the senior class.
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H. P. Patterson
Dr. Patterson
Archbold Remains Unchanged Despite Illness
Tarrytown New Jersey Archbold president of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey was reported unchanged from last evening as greatly improved the condition said at his home today after an operation for appendicitis left him dangerously sick for several days a few days ago.
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Archbold
Tarrytown
Inc
D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Harvard Professor Parker Dies After Brief Illness
Cambridge Massachusetts Charles Pome roy Parker a Harvard professor of Greek and Latin died today after a brief illness strengthening the university community mourns the loss of its longtime scholar and mentor.
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Harvard
Cambridge
Mass
Charles Pomeroy Parker
MeuMOANIN Wa _arno
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