Sleet Paralysis Clears Rail Lines After Severe Storm
Mitchell reports a nearly complete paralysis of telephone systems for 24 hours and heavy snow and sleet across South Dakota disrupted Milwaukee lines west and south. Rotary snow plows are be sent to clear tracks from Sanborn to Mitchell and to Chamberlain. Passenger trains were delayed by drifts and lines west of Chamberlain remain blocked. Total precipitation reached 14 inches on the level with drifts from strong north winds.
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Mitchell
South Dakota
Milwaukee
Otter City
Salon
Sioux Falls
Plankinton
Kimball
Huron
Western Union
Mt. Vernon
Sioux City
Scotland
Sanborn
Black Hills
Chamberlain
Aberdeen
Usta
Feast
Omaha
Snow Drifts Close Aberdeen Street Car Service
Heavy wet snow blanketed the neighborhood causing drifts of up to two feet. Aberdeen street car service was abandoned late Saturday night as tracks could not be kept clear enough to run cars.
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Aberdeen
Johnson Probe Sparks South Dakota Political Debate
In Washington and South Dakota discussions, ex Senator Pettigrew seeks a probe into Johnson's Senate election, while Johnson supporters defend financing and campaigning as above board. June to August political maneuvering in the Third District hints Bartine may yield to Judge Williamson for a Republican congressional bid next year.
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Sioux Falla
D. D
Washington
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Jolson
United States
Johnson
United State Senate
Republica
Friends of
United Senator
Pettgrew
Pantera We Ae
Champ Clark
Fted Johnson
Woodrow Wilson
M.M. Bennett
Yankton
Jed Johnson
Petgrew
le Shoula
Durke
Deadwood
John G. Bartine
Lyman Courty
Congress
Tudge William Williamson
Lymat-Pripp
Gregory County
Dvelded
Bartine
Wily Tamson
Lyman
Trip
Melvette
Gregory
Dewey
Perkins
Parkston Commercial Club Names Officers
Parkston Commercial Club elected officers at its annual meeting amid a heavy snowstorm that blanketed South Dakota and worsened road conditions. A. F. Grit, president. John Kayser Jr., vice president. C. M. Schimmengen, secretary. Glynn Behrend, treasurer. J. W. Peckham, director. The gathering, held at the St Charles hotel, featured speaker H. Mintgne on the club’s aims. Train delays across Milwaukee and Northwestern lines accompanied the weather, with routes to Aberdeen heavily disrupted by snow.
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South Dakota
Aberdeen
Whch
North Dakota
Parkston
Nak
John Kayser Jr
C. M. Schiimngen
RS Ae Aes Nares
Oakes
St. Charles
Gas Wagon Lid Loosened In Cleanup Attempt
Waybay D.-An attempt to remove the lid of the Standard Oil gasoline wagon at Dautay aimed at cleaning a rusted tank top. Cotton waste was used to cover the lid after the lid could not be removed.
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Waybay
8. D
Dautay
Narrow Escape Beneath Train at Redfield
Redfield residents witnessed a perilous railroad accident as Northwestern Line conductor Martin Redmond slipped on a slick station steps, fell under a moving train, clung to rods beneath the coach for 25 feet, then slid between rails for about 100 feet before bystanders and his son Max rescued him. The 15 year old son praised his father’s luck as Redmond, famed as “Handsome Martin,” is a veteran conductor on the Redfield Pierre run.
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Redfield
South Dakon
Northwestern
Martin Redmond
Wae Aati
Redmond
Cannes
Max Redmond
Beaeht College
Teedmond
Montana Posse Captures Robber After Bank Heist
A Montana posse captured a bank robber wounded during a chase toward Canada after freeing the cashier and escaping with over $3,000. The outlaw was wounded. another bandit fled toward Dakota as officers pursued.
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Montana Posse
Wittiston
Wards Dakota
Local price discrepancies prompt investigation across Clark area
A fragment notes authorities examining alleged differences in prices at Clark and nearby towns. The report mentions an intent to investigate and compare pricing, with limited details on participants or outcomes.
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Clark and
Neeghboring
Eli
Stop Criminal Case by Marrying Girl Ends Case
Quaint Dr. Boner of Gary secured a marriage to Miss Lucille Eakins, the complainant witness, ending the case against him in county court. Judge Sherwood presided as the ceremony concluded the matrimonial alliance, closing the legal action amid the tabloids’ chatter.
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Gary
Cote
Ede
Sherwood
Lucille Eakins
Cnplainius
Lin
Boner
Xom
Denel
de Benger
Las Wits
Aberdeen Sale Barn Stock Breeders Plan
About 25 livestock breeders at Aberdeen voted to organize the Interstate Association with capital stock of 10 000 to build a sales pavilion and hold annual sales. Four hundred shares of 25 each authorized. Temporary directors named W Allery T Honneger M Bald G Hirady and HF Patterson. temporary officers W C Allent and F Patterson. Permanent organization to follow after state approval. Aimed to promote better production and distribution of pure bred stock across the Dakotas and attract northern breeders and western buyers to Aberdeen.
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Aberdeen
A. O
Hell Marine
Hosen
W. © Allery
T. Honneger
1M. Bald
Gt Hirady
Grief driven man shoots at hospital in Denver tragedy
In Denver at St Anthony's hospital a husband overwhelmed by grief fired a revolver wounding Sister Libiria before being seized. Rosso, a well to do Taianl Na, attended his wife who died this morning. The case links to VanRuschen and a mortgage dispute with Lammers of Marion Vermillion. The defendant awaits circuit court with bail set at 2000.
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Denver
Colo
Trrath Rosso
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Guet
Libiria
Rosso
Taian
Jourt
South Dako
HL Vantingelen
Marion
Arced Lammers
Vermillion
Dan E
Vantinsehen
VanRusehen
Vankuschen Justice
Appleby
Circuit Court
Austin Appleby
Plankinton Couple in Divorce Court
Plankinton, South Dakota society circles report a sensational divorce case. C Meltsh, a prominent citizen, seeks to dissolve marriage from formerly Miss A Gerson, a society belle. Friends rally to the young wife who recently gave birth in California. The case is expected to be heard in the spring term of the state circuit court.
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Plankinton
S. D
C. Melt ‘Sh
Miss A Gerson
Tessolt
Merwe
California
Farm Near Marion Brings 133 An Acre
A Marion area sale set a new per acre benchmark as a parcel near Marion sold for 133 dollars an acre. The buyer was Joe Peltweler, a noted local farmer. The sale suggests land values in the Marion region may reach as high as 200 dollars per acre.
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Marion
Gusdao
Viant
Covn Beothers
Joeph Reltweler
North St
Marion Territory
Prohibition Forces Win in Iowa Legislature
In Des Moines saloon forces push toward statewide prohibition. Senate approves constitutional amendment to submit to voters as part of a broader move to enact prohibition. City leaders press to repeal the Towamulet law and back further measures as the governor signs both bills. Dry leaders claim favorable House action possible next week. Investigating court matters noted.
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Des Moines
Iowa General Assembly
Iowa
Senate
Stabbing injures Beulah stage driver near Beulah Wyoming
Beulah Wyoming near here a stabbing affray leaves Tilly Vines stage driver te Hyeein in serious condition. Benah and Harper Cleveland are involved as authorities arrest Ter Hyeein as the case unfolds awaiting outcome of Vines injuries.
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Pearfish
S. D
Beulah
Wyo
Tilly
Thirty Minutes to Level Rheims Mentioned in Frantic Claim
An odd transcription notes James Magnart of New York claiming thirty minutes could reach Rheims in France from New York City. He asserts no cathedral bombardment occurred since a flat attack, though early reports suggested heavy damage. Also included are notices about land sales in Davison County and lease auctions in Pierre, South Dakota, dated January 20 1915, with meeting notes and school commissioner remarks.
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New York City
Htheims
Joseph Magnart
New York
France
Rheims
Davison
Crelock
Insaid
Royce
Said
Pierre
S. D
Auditors and Measurer's Detailed Exhibit Notice
A long damaged notice covers real estate, mortgages, and road bids in Davison County South Dakota. It describes a mortgage by A J Mesum and Elsie Ron with tax default, a 1914 probate notice for John D Kress estate, and a March 2 1913 bid solicitation for road grading in Mitchell and surrounding townships with bids due at the county auditor’s office.
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A. J Mesum Ant Elsie Ron
South Dakota
Mortzagee
Souths Dakota
Aig Ciy
Alent
Gogeenosrnays
Soni Dakota
Towies
Pitteen
Lot Bourtean
Ethea
South, Dakota
John Sehcentelder Eo Mortgasee
Lottee
John D. Kress
All
Iorsluned
Tol D. Kress
Sis
Anna. Kress
J. Jo Spangler
Spangler & Hanes
Mitchel
Davison County
Dakot
Janary
Anna Kress
Spanler
Davigan
Mitchel Davison County
St. Cy
Romeo Tobin Highwas
Ndaker
Ian
Lee
Hitchinson
Rome
H Igh
Ent
Tin
Atitchell River
First Street
Mitchell
Cassem
Hanson County
Rune Ig
Douglas County
Ated Ag Mitchell
Zangle
County Audite
Davison County Auditor Affirms Financial Exhibit Accuracy
The sworn statement by the auditor declares the Davison County books correct and the exhibit contents accurate as logged in the treasury records. It notes the county official's responsibility for verifying totals and warrants confidence in the presented figures.
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South
Davison Sui Zanein
Auahor
DaVison County
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Mt. Veron
Apocr
Fred. Heppersee
Pangler & Haney Attorneys
Mitchell, Sons
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