Pollard the Brown Halfback Works His Own Way
New York City reports Pred Pollard, a standout negro football talent, toils at Brown while running a small tailor shop. The self-made player, praised for thrilling Yale and Harvard defenses, chose Brown over Dartmouth and other schools, earning fame in his second season and also shining in track hurdles.
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New York City
Pollard
Yale
Harvard
Brown University
Brown
Dartmouth
Hanover
N. H
Chicago
Veteran Loses Damage Action in Hot Springs Court
In Hot Springs S D 1 earlier a state circuit term disposed of several cases. Veteran W B Heiser sought 5000 from William Peters for injuries after a car strike but the jury ruled against Heiser. Also B Hargens was found liable for 200 in attorney fees against Ball River county for work by J K Elliott while Hargens served on the county board.
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Hot Springs
S. 1
W. B. Heiser
William Peters
Peters
W. S. Aymer
B. Hargens
Ball River County
J. K. Elliott
Hargens
Ilargens
Board of County Commissioners
Record low failure rate at state teachers examination
Pierre 8 D At the late examination for teachers certificates in this state there were 1 212 applicants 42 received Second grade certificates 268 secured Third grades and primary certificates 391 failed and 72 certificates validated from other states The failure percentage is much lower than most state exams and may be a multi year record.
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Pierre
Three Auto Fatalities Reported in November in South Dakota
The South Dakota record shows three November auto deaths. Christ Claussen died when his car overturned between Huron and Iroquois. Harry Hinders perished when a car without lights ran over an embankment near Mitchell. Nels Nordstrom died after his car overturned at high speed near Platte.
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Pierre
South Dakota
Christ Claussen
Huron
Iroquois
Harry Hinders
Mitchell
Nels Nordstrom
Platte
Federal sheep herd joins Cheyenne River reservation effort
The government begins a tribal stock program on Cheyenne River reservation to aid Indians. Two thousand ewes have been shipped from Montana and will be held as tribal stock for several years until individual Indians can receive training. Then the stock will be distributed to those ready to manage it.
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Pierre
S. D
Cheyenne River Reservation
Montana
Record of Secretary of State shows heavy November receipts
The secretary of states department reports November receipts totaling 2,506. Charters account for 1,904.50 of the sum, with the remainder earmarked for other department funds.
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Pierre
Secretary of States Department
Marquis Expense Filed For Supreme Bench Campaign
Pierre S D Marquis the exponent of Judge McCoy for the supreme bench has filed his expense account with the secretary of state showing expenditures of $1400 most for printing and advertising.
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Marquis
Pierre
S. D
George H
McCoy
Supreme Bench
Secretary of State
Maupetch Declines Detroit Pro Offer to Return to Campus
Ann Arbor Mich Johnny Maupetch captain of the University of Michiz en 1916 football team has declined a Detroit pro team offer. Maupetch will finish his university course next June and has received several college coaching offers but has not accepted any yet.
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Wauvlbetsch
Ann Arbor
Mich
Johnny Maupetch
University of Michizen
Detroit
Mauietsch
Enacn
Must Be Waitin' Ceil Count Optimism in Roumania
Indianapolis Star notes Roumania as the home of optimism with its people still hopeful about the future and reconstruction efforts amidst uncertain times.
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Indianapolis Star
Roumania
Local Notes Highlight Movements Across South Dakota
Daily Judge D Haney went to Pierre to argue before the state supreme court. Various residents and visitors, including Gov elect Peter Norbeck and educators, are noted in Aberdeen and surrounding towns with travels, marriages, births, and local events.
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D. Haney
Pierre
State Supreme Court
Canadians Dim Lights on Boats
Halifax authorities ordered all vessels to display only essential navigation lights due to a reported risk of German submarine operations on the Atlantic coast. The order declared a real emergency and put the city in complete darkness.
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Halifax
N. S
Dominion Naval
Canada
Atlantic
Little Girl Killed at North of Town Farm
Pierre South Dakota reports the death of Rose Alleman the 8 year old daughter of William Alleman at the Peter Alleman farm north of the city last evening. The accident details were not fully disclosed.
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Pierre
S. I
Rose
William Alleman
Peter Alleman
Untied Men’s Race Frame Incomplete Report
A fragmentary note describes Clinton Ailetian tied over twice while at ante driven by her cousin and hemidriven at high speed, leaving unclear context and outcome.
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Ante
Clinton Ailetian
South Dakotans Money Deposited
Eight and a half million stronger bank deposits show growth in South Dakota banks from June to September. State banks report a total gain of 966 988 and national banks 2 540 000. Overall deposits reach 183 445 7 i. The rise reflects state prosperity from the late harvest with larger checkings and time certificates as savings.
Spencer Block Fire Destroys Five Buildings in Spencer
A Sunday blaze gutted Spencer Block and five adjacent structures, causing about 27000 in losses. Fire started when linseed oil heated by a small stove exploded in the pool hall, spreading quickly as the fire department fought the flames for nearly two hours. The district included Shoop’s store, Farmers and Merchants Bank, Masonic lodge rooms, a pool hall, a harness shop, and a meat market, with varying insured amounts and widespread damage. No serious injuries reported. insurance adjusters arrived to assess totals.
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Spencer
S. J
W. Pb. Shoop
Insurfanstel
Farmers & Merclanis’ Bank
Masonic Lodge
Joh Ames
AfiteWvell
RR. Gates
Kinistey
G. F.oly
Wis
Knight Files Expense Report for State Land Commissioner Bid
Republican nominee M Knight for state land commissioner in Pierre South Dakota filed an expense account. The record shows an expenditure of 175 10 in the campaign, reflecting costs incurred during the race.
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Knight
Pierre
S. D
M. Knight
Railway hearing on South Dakota express rates continued
The state railway commission has postponed the hearing on express rates from December 4 to January . The delay comes after requests from Companies and several commercial clubs. John D. Archbold, president of the Standard Oil Company, is reportedly critically ill at his Tarrytown home after an appendicitis operation and a blood transfusion from his chauffeur.
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John A. Maguire
Lincoln, Neb
M. Wider
Jeff
White Lake
Harley Thomas
John D. Archbold
Standard Qj
Tarrytown
N. Y
Supreme Court Rail Hearing Delayed for December 1
Vague references indicate a Missouri Oklahoma dispute set for a December 1 hearing. The case involves administrative school governance and broader legal actions with motions by counsel and requests for extended briefs.
Bootleggers Targeted by Police Across City
Police charged with closing illicit liquor sales announce crackdown after arrests. John Snow, awaiting trial, and George Smith, tied to whiskey and beer consignments, led a series of detentions under new ordinances. John O’Brien jailed. Ralph Burns released on bond. Captain Carstens led the operations. Chief Donaldson vows stricter enforcement.
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J Snow
Tess
George Smith
John O'Brien
Ralph Burns
O Brien
Burns
W. BF. Carstenson
Fred Donaldson
Sargent Pioneer in Charles Mix Court House Plan
J W Sargent a noted northwest Iowa and southeast South Dakota pioneer and father in law of Mrs Abbie Sargent Mitchell buried in Arlington after dying in Pasadena at 78 Born in Vermont 1830s he homesteaded near Akron Iowa 1860 later built flour mills and platted Akron He leaves widow Abbie and four children including Mrs J W Bryant Vermillion and Fred W Sargent Des Moines The county plans a special election December 19 to issue bonds for a new Lake Andes courthouse and jail totaling 150000 with some supporters arguing 100000 would suffice
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J. W. Sargent
Iowa
South Dakota
J. W. Bryant
Mitchell
Arironta
Mr. Sargent
Pasadena
California
Northwest
Vermont
Big Sioux
Union County
Akron
Portlandville
Fairfax and Richland
Geddes
S. D
Charles Mix County
Lake Andes
Wheeler
Waldorf Astoria owner George Boldt dies in NYC
George C. Boldt proprietor of the Waldorf Astoria died today in his hotel suite in New York City. The death follows his long leadership of the famed NYC landmark and his influence on hospitality. The passing leaves a void in the luxury hotel industry and New York society circles.
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Dids
New York City
George C. Boldt
Misso url Tor Sold Crossing Report From Forest City
Letter from Forest City notes the Misso uri crossing is not yet open at this point with only ice in sloughs and small river channels. Acknowledges Pierre S J and the river obstructions.
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Missourld Tor
Pierre
S. J
Missouri
Torest
Legislators Explore Torrens Land Transfers in South Dakota
Several members of the coming legislature examine the Torrens system for land transfers in South Dakota. Brief discussions occurred in sessions, with no firm move to adopt the laws. States like Utah Colorado Illinois Massachusetts Minnesota Mississippi New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Virginia and Washington have adopted the system in part or whole.
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Pierre
Std
South Dakota
Utah
Colorado
Illinois
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Mississippi
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Virginia
Washington
Van Dyke to Quit as Netherlands Minister
Washington reports the resignation of Dr. Van Dyke United States minister to the Netherlands has been accepted. His private reasons are cited and a successor appears nearly chosen after nearly four years in the post.
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van Dyke
Washington, D. C
United States
Netherlands
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