Professors Clinics Spark Local Education Debate in Alexandria
In Alexandria and across South Dakota a controversy erupts over Prof W Franklin Jones from the University of South Dakota conducting school children examinations under the label educational clinics. Dr A J Gifford, boards president, objects saying Jones was not licensed and the practice invades students modesty prompting university officials to demand abandonment of the approach. The Sioux Falls Press criticizes the episode as harming the university while several papers urge administrative action to end the clinics.
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University of South Dakota
School of Education
University of South D Dakota
Vermillion
Alexandria
A. J. Gifford
Gifford
Giford
Jones
South Dakota
AJ. Gifford
Pres’ Board of Education
Sioux Falls ‘Press
State University
Board of Regents
State Educational Association
Parsons
Watertown
Renroach
Iself
Universitiy
South Dakota High School Meet Changes at Huron
The South Dakota High School Athletic Association will run the annual basketball tournament at Huron College with changes. All district teams may compete, a three day event replaces two, and football and track rules were reviewed. An all South Dakota track team may be sent to the Starz meet in Chicago for equal or record-breaking athletes.
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Hiuron
S. D
South Dakota
Huron College
South Dakota High School Athletic Association
Board of Control
Association
Starz
Chicago
Stanley County names new officers in quick transition
In Stanley County Pierre South Dakota the newly elected auditor J A Quieres resigned and went to Ilanken county ranch. County commissioners appointed N Y P Kennedy to fill the vacancy to year end. Elizabeth Meyers resigned as county superintendent to take a job in Philip. Roberta Smith, the superintendent elect, was appointed to finish the term.
Ben Ash's Son Dies From Injuries At Ranch
S D Itarry C Ash, 30, eldest son of Den Ash a noted politician and former Democratic gubernatorial candidate, died from injuries and exposure after being thrown from a horse on his father's ranch. He was found unconscious after lying all night.
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Lemmon
S. D
Itarry C. Ash
den Ash
Appeals at New York court deny immunity for Willard
The New York federal appeals court granted immunity to John L. Willard and dismissed the New Haven railway prosecution against Win Skinner and James S. Elton. The government argued the men were not entitled to immunity for their testimony.
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Washington, D. C
New York
John L. Willard
Win
Skinner
James S. Elton
New Haven Railway
Supreme Court
Famous Texan Dies in Austin Captain J H W Mor Row
Austin reports the death of Captain J H W Mor Row of the Texas National Guard. Grandson of General Sam Touston the Mexican War veteran he served notably in the United States Army with postings in the Philippines and Hawaii.
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Austin
Texas
J. H W. Morrow
Texas National Guard
Sam Touston
United States Army
Philippines
Hawaii
Lead Politician Dies after Week Long Illness
After an illness of a week, Fred L. Clark chairman of the board of county commissioners died at his home of pneumonia. He was 50 years old and leaves a family. He was an old settler.
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Lead
Fred “L. Clark
Board of County Commissioners
Local Notes Highlight Community Travel and Events
Mitchell notes show W S Hill returning from Chicago after attending the International Stock Show and state fair boards meeting. Multiple visits, theater films, and society events are listed, including Dakota Wesleyan engagements, church debates, MWA tuberculosis film showing, and local business moves.
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W. S. Hill
Chicago
Mitchell Wins Bowling Series Despite Early Plankinton Lead
Mitchell's bowling team overcame a 15 pin first three games margin by Plankinton to win the series by 166 pins. Wells led Mitchell with 595 while De Pew paced Plankinton with 633 in a high scoring night on local alleys. Final scores across three games showed Mitchell's steady play erasing an early deficit and pulling away.
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Ie Plankinton
Mlankinton
Wells
Mittchell
DePew
Plankinton
Seeley
ASU
Eden Eerie
Yalales
Remi
Setny
Mitchell Branson
Beyer Bereaiss
Hy Shiony
Deutschland Returns Home After Rapid US Trip
The German commercial submarine Deutschland arrived off the Weser mouth completing its second round trip to the United States. It spent nineteen days on the recent voyage from New London after leaving November 21, and previously took twenty-three days from Baltimore. Its two westward runs lasted sixteen and twenty one days.
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Berlin
Germany
United States
Weser
New London
Baltimore
Youth Fends Off Intruder in Nighttime Home Invasion
Albert Cote a 16 year old stepson living at 04 Last Hirst avenue woke to a barking dog and confronted an intruder. He stabbed the burglar with a knife, retrieved a revolver, shot once, and the assailant fled leaving a blood trail. Police and bloodhounds investigated. no further trace found. Cote survived and returned to school.
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Albert Cote
Collins
Hirst Avenue
Dinink
Garare
Ite
Central School
Post Office Speeds Christmas Parcels Delivery Plan
Local postoffice to rush Christmas parcels with pre cancelled stamps and dedicated staff for quicker handling. Patrons urged to prepare packages early and insure valuables with scale postage rules and simple holiday markings to ensure timely delivery.
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Asser
I. Haney
Pachas Wn
Post Office Department
Government probes food costs summon farmers nationwide
Chicago report says 1100 farmers from Wisconsin Indiana and Illinois will be summoned by the government in its investigation of the high cost of living. Five hundred retail orders also will be summoned. District Attorney Charles Clyne announced after grand jurors urged a thorough probe of the food question. Heads of grocery departments in large stores testified as witnesses.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Indiana
Ilinois
Charles Clyne
United States
King Constantine’s Modest Stand Melds Royal Tensions
A brief note from Indianapolis reports a restrained show of resistance by King Constantine, aiming to satisfy his brother in law the Kaiser. The piece hints at delicate royal maneuvering and political maneuvering within European leadership circles.
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Indianapolis
Constantine
the Kaiser
Emperor Francis Joseph’s burdens stark in history
The Baltimore American notes the heavy burden of life led by Emperor Francis Joseph and contrasts it with the broader tragedy of his era, invoking a somber view of leadership and its costs.
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Baltimore
Francis Joseph
Zero Temperature and Snow Threat Looms
The weather forecast warned of a sharp cold spell with drifting snow in the Black Hills district and potential heavy snowfall within hours. Rapid City reported three inches of snow with strong northwest winds, while Aberdeen and other western areas saw up to two inches, a general coating across the state. Workers lined up for snow shoveling jobs as the forecast promised continued cold and precipitation into tonight.
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Black Hicks
Mildred Goodlad
Black North
Wis
Black Wills
Joealiov
Rapid City
Indiy
Aberdeen
Tic Wen
Sitoys
Mitchell Man Proposes Permanent Municipal Christmas Tree Gift
Daniel of Ravin Guy pledges to furnish Mitchell with a second municipal Christmas tree and hopes the arrangement becomes a permanent yearly gift. He asks that an official record be made to ensure delivery each December and that the city accept the plan for ongoing use of the tree.
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Ravin Guy
Las Wee
J. B. Weiss
Daniels
Mitchell
Black Wits
South Dakota Chamber Forms Commercial Club Alliance
Delegates from Tavceyr cities gathered in Mitchell for a new South Dakota Commercial Club League linked to the state chamber. The alliance aims to unite clubs with 25 or more members, regardless of secretary salaries, and elects officers including M. W. Williams of Aberdeen as president and O. M. Phelps of Mitchell as secretary. The inaugural Pierre meeting is set for July 16, with subsequent gatherings planned every 60 days.
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Miteliedl
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Qaisep Do
Alton
South Dakota
Lierataries Association
Havite
M.W Williams
Aberdeen
Read Saringer
Sioux Yils
VW Ke Pall
Rmnid Gilly
Fh. J. Fellow
Mitchell
O. M. Phelps
Iu Ml
A. B. Gunderson
Pierre Uuly
R. D. Springer
Sioux Paris Commercial Club
Huron Club
M. W. Williams
Aberdeen Club
B. Gunderson
Vermillion Club
J. J. Hull
Ttapid City Club
J. J. Fellow
Mary
Mitchel Club
Farmer W S Carmon Dies By Own Action Near De Smet
The disappearance of W S Carmon a prominent Tessbury county farmer was solved by the discovery of his body near Mudlake after using a shotgun. Investigators found he killed himself with a string trigger no motive known mental derangement suspected. A son had been helping to reinforce the farm home against winter conditions shortly before his disappearance.
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SL. D
W. S. Cermon
Tinesbury County
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Carmon
Mudlake
Garmon Farm
Carmen
Hitnk
Convicted Rail Convict Cecil Small Re imprisoned again
Cecil Small, once paroled from Sioux Falls penitentiary for cattle theft in Gregory County, has had parole revoked by Governor Byrne and is returned to serve his original term. Supporters claim a conspiracy and vow further inquiries into a Gregory County girl’s charge.
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Gregory County
Cecil Small
Sioux Arts
Attle
FE. M. BV
Byrne
Small
Local crackdown on drunk driving fines motorist
City authorities enforce state and local laws against drinking and driving. William Quinking of Aurora was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and pleaded guilty, receiving an $85 fine. A boy was injured when a horse and buggy collided with a police wagon, though not seriously.
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Hroadakines
William Quinkin
Aurora
Guardsmen Seek Uniforms for South Dakota Regiment
Captain Meyer reports hopes that Company WH Fifth South Dakota will receive uniforms and equipment soon after January 1. Byrne and Governor-elect Norbeck are in Washington arranging for gear. Seven new recruits will drill tonight. seven more needed to reach 65. Drill begins at 1 pm and officials invite Mitchell parents to city hall auditorium to watch.
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Fifth
South Dakota Regiment
Ir °. Meyer
Goveror I.tank M. Byrne
Peter Norbeck
Washington
Meyer
Mitchell
City Hall
Burning weeds blamed for farmer Charles J Larson death
Beresford South Dakota reports Charles J Larson 45 died after smoke from burning weeds and grass triggered heart failure. He was a longtime farmer, survived by a widow and several children. Neighbors found his body near a fence after he failed to return home.
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Charles J. Larson
Larson
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