Lawmakers weigh circuit changes and regional concerns
A Sioux Falls page reports on proposed judicial reorganization including a potential thirteenth circuit in the southern state, with counties seeking a unified plan and two thirds votes needed. The Rosebud region pushes for a new normal, arguing cultural ties to Nebraska, while candidates emerge from Bonesteel, Lemmon, and Ft. Pierre as Republicans adjust strategy ahead of next year’s elections.
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Rosebud
Missouri
Nebraska
South Dakota
Bartine
Judge Williamson
J. R. Cash
Bonesteel
P. J. Tscharner
Lemmon
Nouse
Julius Johnson
Ft. Pierre
Black Hills
Tripp County
South Dakota Shooters Lead in Sporting Life Review
South Dakota trap shooters gain top recognition in Sporting Life year review. Notables include Mitchell’s Roy Patterson and J Potter White of Watertown among amateurs hitting 90 percent class. Redfield pro George Kreger tops pros with .9463. Other amateurs and professionals listed with targets and percentages.
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South Dakota
Sporting Life
Roy Patterson
Mitchell
J. Potter White
Watertown
C.W. Jackson
G. Kreger
J. McGill
G . Olson S. Falls
Dakota Wesleyan Prepares For Intercollegiate Debates
Eight Wesleyan men practice for the triangular intercollegiate debates with Huron Yankton and Dakota Wesleyan. The topic is minimum wage laws with Wesleyan on the affirmative against Yankton and negative against Huron. Debates set for March 5 in Yankton and Mitchell.
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Dakota Wesleyan
Yankton
Huron
Wesleyan
Yankton College
Carroll Thompson
Harold Smith
Clinton Anderson
Frank Petrie
Mitchell
Morris Braumbaugh
Perry Druschel
Olin Jackson
Bennett Grotta
Primaries Buzz In Third District Grows For 1916
Political chatter in Deadwood South Dakota centers on the 1916 contest after Gandy of Rapid City, the state’s first Democratic congressman, is expected to face Republican opposition. Rosebud County mobilizes to nominate a Washington contender, with J C Bartine of Akcome slated to run again and Judge Williamson tied as a progressive ally.
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Deadwood
S. D
Gandy
Rapid City
Rosebud
Washington
J. C. Bartine
Oacoma
Judge Tice
Judge Williamson
Bartine
Mens clothes will be tight for 1915 styles in Milwaukee
Milwaukee readers learn that the International Custom Cutters Association will set 1915 fashion rules with tighter waists and trousers, higher cuts, and new evening wear departures. The diner coat becomes the tuxedo in common use, tango needs a garment for mixed gatherings, and the Prince Albert is banned in favor of the cutaway.
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Milwaukee
Wis
International Custom Cutters’ Association
Prince Albert
Morgan Denies Control of Roads in U S Rail System
New York City. J P Morgan denied that his banking firm dominates half of the U S railroads in response to a statement cited from Samuel Untermeyer. Morgan testified at a federal inquiry into industrial relations and philanthropic foundations, saying stockholders and directors bear no responsibility for labor conditions while executives hold full authority.
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New York City
J. P. Morgan
United States
Samuel Untermeyer
Morgan
Morgan Company
Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Mitchell
Rockefeller
Colorado
Modern Beauty Parlors Opened by Ellen Anderson
Modern beauty parlors opened to offer the latest in beauty devices and sanitary features. Ellen Anderson, trained in the Burnham system, displays a full line of toilet articles and hair goods in a white enamel shop at No. 2075 with a heavy oak reception room.
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Ponce de Leon
Virgin Land
Florida
Ellen Anderson
Anderson
I. Burnham
Wagon Fire Along Road Injures Finck Couple in Oakton
William Finck and his wife were injured when kerosene in their wagon ignited after a spark from a cigar. They were near Oakton when the blaze started and saved the wagon and its contents with strenuous effort. Finck suffered serious burns to legs and arms.
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Oakton
S. D
William Finck
Okiaton
Finck
Finch
South Dakota House Delays Milwaukee Bridge and Highway Repeal
In Pierre the South Dakota House rejected Senate amendments to House Bill 30 and named a conference committee. House debates covered a highway commission repeal, licensing, and a host of new bills for Brookings colleges, county fences, and transiting funds. Senate actions included minority bills, dormitory, stock pavilion appropriations, and a two thirds salary-raise amendment referendum. Lincoln Birthday observance plans and a local anti wolf association announce bounty programs, with funds raised by member assessments.
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S. D
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House
McFarland
Withee
Howe
Steele
Nersey
Opera House
Beadle County
Bessler
Thompson
Minnehaha
Waltner
Olson
Brookings
Brookings School
Nursey
Gudahl
Berdahil
Kennard
Brookings College
Schuits
Gormitory
Berdahl
Swanson
Baldwin
States
Brown and
Brown
Salem
Anderson
Clark
Hi. B. 67
State Highway Commission
Rinehart
South Dakota
Johnson
Spink
Patterson
Ruhl
Nan
Boreson
Bielski
Congress
Milwaukee Railway Company
Missouri
Chamberlain
Hall
S. B
Free Library Commission
Miller
Brookises College
Judiciary Committee
Stoner
Lawrence Patterson
Perkins County
Statenroth
Northwest
Urdahl
Ife
Leebe
Moe
van Demark
Marvick
Waters
Ziebach
Hayes
South Dakota education bills spark legislative clash
Agricultural extension work under the Smit-Leyer Act and farmer institute funding face house resistance and Senate push in Brown County. A text book bill advances, with district versus centralized boards debated, and price limits tied to nationwide lowest quotes amid concerns over district size and population shifts.
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Pierre
South Dakota
House
Farmers Institute
Lincoln
Brown County
Marvick
State Educational Association
United States
Britain Dominates Sea, Churchill Declares Freedom at Sea
Paris report quotes Winston Churchill saying Britain now enjoys sea freedom unmatched in history after past conflicts. He notes wartime victories did not secure such security and cites Germany’s relations in the Americas. He mentions possible U.S. sympathy but vows precautions within neutral rights.
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Paris
France
England
Winston Spencer Churchill
Great Britain
Trafalga
Germany
South America
United States
Price Set At 25 Each For Gray Wolves In Slim Buttes
Camp Creek South Dakota reports professional wolf hunters from western SD gather in Slim Buttes country to pursue gray wolves with a set price of 25 dollars per animal. The effort aims to reduce wolf numbers and protect livestock in the region.
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Camp Creek
S. D
South Dakota
Slim Buttes
Mitchell approves 12000 sewer contracts for Main street alleys
Mitchell city council awarded contracts totaling 12611.47 to Aiken Construction Co of Fargo for storm sewers east and west of Main street in the business district. W B Bosworth of Ada Minn was second bidder at 1.68 higher. East sewer runs from Railroad street. west sewer runs south on Fifth avenue alleys. City waterworks pumps capacity shown: wells deliver 1172 gpm, air lift pumps deliver 22 gpm and 260 gpm, deep-well turbine 690 gpm, with potential boost after well cleaning. total pump installation cost 2261.46.
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Main Street
Mitchell
Aiken Construction Company
Fargo
N. 1
W. B. Bosworth
Ada, Minn
Railroad Street
Mitchell Fruit Company
Fifth Avenue
S. H. Smith
James Williamson
City Council Acts On Sanitation Signs and Street Safety
Council discusses stricter sanitary supervision of dairies, drafts an ordinance covering milk questions, and considers permanent steel street signs after a petition from the Twentieth Century Club. Lights ordered at several street corners. crossing requested at North Dutt Street. ordinances on moving buildings and electrical wiring read for first time. Manhattan Oil Co. approved to cross sidewalks at Lawler Street and Third Avenue for an auto fuel tank on Y M C A property.
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S. D. van Benthuysen
Twentieth Century Club
van Benthuysen
Tenth Avenue
Rowley Street
Ninth Avenue
Dutt Street
West Fifth Avenue
Iowa Street
Montana
Seventh Streets
North Side
Marion Born
Omaha
North Dutt Street
Manhattan Oil Company
Lawler Street
Third Avenue
Indians Gain Schooling Rights Sparks Rural Debate
Dupree News applauds a Knight bill in the state legislature that implements a 1913 law allowing Indian children full rights in public schools. In Ziebach county Indian students travel 20 to 35 miles to school, with 291 children of school age. The paper estimates 10 to 15 new schoolhouses are needed at about $9,000 each, plus similar costs for operation.
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Dupree
S. D
Dupree News
Knight
Ziebach County
County Budget Plan for School Maintenance Costs
The proposal outlines ongoing annual maintenance costs for the schools, starting with $18,600 in the first year and $9,000 each subsequent year. The burden would fall on the county's white residents.
Man shoots self before mirror in Deadwood home
Rube Lewis a longtime Deadwood resident and former undertaker, aged about sixty, died yesterday morning after shooting himself in front of a mirror at his home in the presence of his wife. Insanity is believed to be the cause. Lewis had come from Pennsylvania in earlier years.
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Deadwood
S. D
Rube Lewis
Lewis
Pennsylvania
Ledinghams Death Declared Accidental in Inquest
Aberdeen South Dakota coroner jury finds W G Ledingham veteran traveling salesman died accidentally in Milwaukee yards last Saturday. Investigators believe he stepped onto a train and slipped on metal steps, fell into a vestibule trap between coaches, his coat catching on an obstruction and dragging him beneath wheels for a distance.
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Aberdeen
S. D
W. G. Ledingham
Milwaukee Yards
Platte Girls Win From Kimball Five
Kimball and Platte met on Platte's floor in a tight first half with Platte leading 5 to 3. The Kimball team struggled with Platte's unstable baskets, and despite a close game the Kimball girls vow to return the matchup on their own court. Platte agreed to a return game, signaling renewed competition and pride for both teams.
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Kimball
S. C
Platte
Kimball Girls
Germans Break Through Allies Line Near Givenchy
German forces attacked the Allied line west of La Bassée aiming to seize Bethune and Pesthubert and struck five times at the rené positions, even targeting the church at Givenchy. All assaults were repulsed, leaving Vermelles Givenchy and Vermelles-Guirhey streets strewn with German dead.
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