Day Refuses Debate with Crawford in Sioux Falls
Editor Charles M. Day of the Argus Leader refused a joint debate with Senator Dee ST Crawford set for February 10 in the city auditorium. Day said he would not debate and criticized Crawford’s record. The piece notes Crawford’s charges against reform, tax, and railroad policies and references midwinter state press association meetings and campaign fund efforts.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Charles M. Dayitor
The
Argus Leader
Dee ST. Crawford
City Auditorium
Day
Aberdeen
State Press Association
Crawford
South Dakota
Washington
Aldrich
Child Burns Sister Eye With Red-Hot Poker
A three year old boy Alexander burned out the left eye of his two year old sister Lydia with a red hot poker at the farm home of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Walter. Lydia is in a serious condition and may die.
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Java
Rudolph Walter
Alexander
Lydia
Vie
Hair Cutting Attack On Aberdeen Girls Stuns City
In Aberdeen South Dakota two young girls were repeatedly stalked by a man described as youngish looking and an Iman. He followed them near Second Avenue and Main Street and tried to seize Mildred Reese with a large pair of shears. A chase ensued but authorities have not located the suspect.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Iman
Mildred Reese
M. K. Reese
Second Avenue
Wdna Mildred
Wdnavans
Daisy Williams
Leola
Reese
Main Street
McArthurs
Aberdeen Auto & Supply Company
Burglars Drop Loot After Boys Cry Cops
In Irene S D two youths near a meat storage warehouse interrupted a burglary. The pair fled with meat as the boys yelled for help, leaving meat scattered in the alley. suspects are known and arrests are expected.
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Irene
S. D
Black Hills Publicity Federation Formed in Rapid City
Following a Deadwood initiative, the Black Hills Publicity federation organized in Rapid City with J. A. Stanley of Hot Springs as president, H. P. Kamman of Hill City as treasurer, and H. W. Troth of Deadwood as secretary to unite joint advertising across the Black Hills communities.
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Rapid City
S. D
Deadwood
Black Hills
Independents Triumph Over Alexandria In Fast Doorway Game
The Mitchell Independents defeated Alexandria high school 15 to unspecified. Mitchell showcased superior shooting accuracy and promising teamwork in their first game of the season. C Smith and Norton each scored twice for Mitchell while Bunte and Maytum added baskets for Alexandria.
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Alexandria
Mitchell Independents
S&s
Mitchell
Independents
C. Smith
Norton
Bunte
Maytum
Wilt
Posey
Scallin
Maytim
Hillinges
Tox
Moore
The Dont's for University Three Dont's for University
President Hitchcock addressed University of South Dakota faculty and students praising the state service role of the university. He warned against overvaluing athletics, being superior to other schools, and airing local troubles to the world while urging unity and broader state focus.
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Slagle
University of South Dakota
A. E. Hitchcock
State Board of Regents
August Frieburg
Hitchcock
South Dakota
Dean Grabill
College of Music
Stazle
Sid
Tritchcock
Tie
Wisconsin
R. F P. Slagle
Rapid City
Brookings
Mt Vernon Boy Winner in University Home Oratorical
John A Johnson of Mt Vernon an Arts and Science junior won the University home oratorical contest with The American Labor arguing for bridging the gap between master and man Herbert Rudolph a Canton Arts and Science sophomore took second with Our Philippine Policy The field was said to be the strongest in University history and Johnson is expected to fare well in the state contest at Sioux Falls in May
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Vermillion
S. D
John A. Johnson
Mt. Vernon
Herbert . Rudolph
Canton
Johnson
Sioux Falls
Publicity for S D Candidates in South Dakota Primaries
The Mitchell Publishing company prints 125000 pamphlets for South Dakota party electors on March 24. County auditors will distribute them statewide detailing party platforms and arguments. Democrats socialists and prohibitionists appear with names and addresses while Republicans show photos and bios. R O Richards of Huron leads with four pages in the governor race.
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South Dakota
Mitchell Publishing Company
R. O. Richards
Huron
Mr. Richards
Letcher social events mark weekend gatherings
Miss Francis Watson visited family over Sunday as Mitchell neighbors and relatives gathered for small talks. A surprise party honored Miss Myrel Jacobus before her Montana departure, and a reception for Mr and Mrs J Jacobus featured a silver tray gift. The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Letcher dedicated their new building with grand lodge officers attending and a massed gathering at the opera house ending near midnight.
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A. M. Hudson
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs of
Letcher
Wilson
Grand Sec
Rice
Rowley
Desires Brothers
Mitchell
Woonsocket
Artesian
Mt. Vernon
Grand Lodge
Opera House
Letcher Lodge
Damages Awarded in Glanders Case Over Hog Haul
W T Howard won 150 damages in Bruin county circuit court after buying horses from red tar ks in 1912 that were condemned by the state veterinarian for glanders. Harris argued the disease appeared after sale. The case stirred livestock dealers on warranty questions. Jury deliberated overnight and returned verdict noon Thursday.
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Harris
Glanders
Howard
Woonsocket to vote on bonds for city
Voters in Woonsocket South Dakota will decide next Tuesday on issuing $20,000 in bonds to cover floating city indebtedness. The issue would run twenty years with 5 percent interest as warrants from past running expenses form the current debt.
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Woonsoket
S. D
Woonsocket
Parker Seeks Bond Election for $20,000 Light Plant
Parker business men sign petition urging a special election to vote on bonds totaling $20,000 to finance an electric light plant for Parker.
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Parker
Creek Runs Bank Full Despite Lack of Rain
In Perkins county residents along Rabit creek were startled to find the stream running bank full last week with no rain or snow. They concluded warm weather thawed springs and caused the rise in the creek.
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Rabit Creek
Perkins County
Record Cold Wave Sweeps Across State Delays Trails
The state endures a cold wave with trails delayed as a cold spell grips the area. Boyle and Brown travel to Oacoma to present affidavits to Circuit Judge William Williamson alleging homesteaders claim Wilcox dismissed charges for money. State’s Attorney Wilcox may be ineligible, prompting a likely special prosecutor. A. J. Wilcox runs as independent Republican for re election as Tripp County state’s attorney.
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Boyle
Brown
Oacoma
William Williamson
Tripp County
Institution of the Board
Wilcox
Williamson
A. J. Wilcox
Record Cold Wave Grips Midwest and Plains
The severest weather of the year blankets the Upper Missouri valley and plains states with zero or below temperatures stretching to Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle. Wind and snow accompany the Arctic chill as readings plunge from Montana to the border.
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Washington, D.D, C
Missouri Valley
Plains States
Oklahoma
Panhandle
Texas
Wavyre
Montana
Asansas
Wales
Record Cold Wave Hits South Dakota with Extreme Temps
A severe cold snap grips South Dakota with western areas near 30 below zero and eastern regions around 10 below. Mitchell temps fall to 15 below with sun to ease by noon. snow drifts hinder rail traffic. Chamberlain reports snow and ten below temps with early signs of ice prospects along the river.
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South Dakota
Murdo
Rapid City
Aberdeen
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Milwaukee
Omaha
Associated Charities
Charities Bureau
Chamberlain Chamberlain
Farmer declines $18,500 profit on 160 acre Sioux Falls farm
Adolph Koch of eastern Minnehaha county refuses an offer of $150 per acre for his 160 acre farm. The sale would have netted $158,500 above his $5,500 purchase price from twelve years ago. He expects further land value growth to $175 or $200 per acre while continuing profitable crops.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Adolph Koch
Minnehaha County
Board Moves to Remove State’s Attorney A. J. Wilcox
County commissioners passed a resolution Saturday to seek removal of State’s Attorney A. J. Wilcox in circuit court. The action followed a meeting in this city and continued into Monday with commissioners proceeding on the case.
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Board of County Commissioners
A. J. Wilcox
Cooperative Creamery Distributes Half Million to Patrons
The Co operative Creamery has paid patrons about 500 000 in dividends since its start in 1896 with 1913 cream purchases yielding 210 419. The policy requires eight percent dividends up front and a 380 percent sinking fund before further stockholder payments. The total distributed over operation reaches 490 194 77 dollars to date, reflecting steady growth in recent years.
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Clank
S. A
500 Antelope Running Wild in This State
Pierre S D reports about five hundred antelope running at large in the state with a penalty of jail time for killing them. Laws of 1911 protect antelope for all time and set a fine and imprisonment for net violations. Warden notes bands south of Leslie County and Harding County with others in Perkins and Meade counties. Ranchers try to protect them as hunters seek game.
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Harding
Perkins
Meade
College Notes from the SS College Scene
Canton visitor M Berk stops by to see sons Mimer and Ray. Arthur Shale’s father dies of heart failure. German club elects officers for next semester and shares songs. Dr. Thomas Nicholson attends Wesleyan board meeting to discuss university finances. Intercollegiate debaters form temporary teams with four on each side under Coach J M Phelps.
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Thomas Nicholson
Wesleyan
Methodist Board of Education
City
Nicholson
Graham Hall
J. M. Phelps
Allen
Price
Hoffman
Smith
Leffert
Robertson
Druschel
McKellips
Debates Delayed Until End of April on State Judiciary Recall
The debates occur after thorough preparation. the proposition is limited to the state judiciary. In final form the resolution will likely read that state judges should be subject to recall by the people.
Plankinton Notes The Town Grows With Moves And Illness
Plankinton reports EB Brady left for a new Montana home. Miss Pearl Corker becomes city school teacher in Mitchell. Measles absences rise as thirty lower-grade students stay home. Dr Garton, past 80, remains critically ill. Ormia Garton arrives from Russellville Arkansas. Mrs Ferguson returns from Vivian to visit daughter Mrs Lobdell. Friday event honors Miss Frankie Dousan of Mason City. Henderson returns from Des Moines after placing Mrs Henderson in hospital. John Roberts dies at Cripple Creek, uncle of Merc Brandsen. George Roberts to cover route one during Brandsen's absence.
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Plankinton
EB. Brady
Montana
Pearl Corker
Mitchell
Ethel
Warren DR. Garton
Ormia Garton
Russelville
Ark
C. Ferguson
Vivian
Don Lobdell
T. CC. DeJean
Prankie Dousan
Mason City
VW. A. Henderson
Des Moines
Towa
Tlenderson Grain
Merc. A. Tfrandsen
John Roberts
Cripple Creek
Colorado
Brandsen
George Roberts
Frandsen
Ege's Old Company in Receiver's Hands
Centerville South Dakota February 1 186 has fixed a meeting date for creditors of the Centerville Telephone Exchanges company which recently filed for voluntary bankruptcy in federal court at Sioux Falls The filing came as a great surprise to the utility’s creditors and stakeholders
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Centerville
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Centerville Telephone Exchanges Company
Sioux Falls
Centerville firm tied to W I Bee in bankruptcy case
A Centerville company previously organized and run by W I Bee sold to the current company. A suit for the purchase price is now before the state supreme court. Louis Berven has been appointed trustee in the bankruptcy proceedings.
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Centerville
W. I. Bee
State’ Supreme Court
Louis Berven
Mitchell Man Praises Doan’s Kidney Pills
Holden, a railroad engineer from Mitchell South Dakota, reports kidney trouble with pain and abnormal secretions. After using Doan’s Kidney Pills, his pains eased and kidney function improved, and he endorses the remedy, priced 50 cents at dealers, from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York.
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Mitchell
Holden
Main St
Mitchell, S. D
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Independent candidates must run in alphabetical ballot column
The attorney general rules that Potter and Stanley counties may place all independent candidates for any office in an alphabetical ballot column by surname, prioritizing earlier letters. In Stanley County this applies to all parties. Potter restricts to Republicans due to Democrat proposals. He upholds that petition filing sixty days before primary was valid if dated January 23. He reaffirms mileage for proposal committee members attending judicial proposal meetings without endorsed judicial candidates.
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Stanley County
Potter
Harding County
Moody County
Sioux ‘Ball
Caaibs
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