Capitated Expenditures Dominate State Senate Session
State Senate debates immediate action on state expenditures and the accounting method as a committee investigates spending. Lawmakers consider bills on court terms, prison labor, and appropriations including per diem, clerks, and capital costs. A McLean Concurrent resolution seeks an expenditure review.
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Pecharnes
Kayeshy
Imaon Af Minnehaha
Swenson Peetee
Wmholishine
Stedronsh
Fi Judiciati Civetti
Bilger
Baldwin
Bartels
Bes
Cox
Waoltner
Waltner
Bessier
Alio
Nui 1
Mark W. Sheafte
Watertown
Fie
Smither
United States
Black Hills
Pierre
Senate
McLean
House
Alloy
Howell
Hagen
Soldiers Home
Clark
Stiles
Seventh Circuit
Urdahl
Madisonn Normal
McVinsters
Tax Commission
Legislature Finds State House Already Too Small
Pierre S D report notes the legislature's committees seek rooms for meetings as Governor Byrne's policy requires state departments to relocate to other spaces, highlighting space constraints in the state house.
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State House
Lawmakers Consider Consolidation of State Institutions
The article notes space shortages in the state capitol with many committee rooms filled and discussions on consolidating state institutions. Proposals include merging schools and shared administration, and a single heating plant to cut costs. Senator Bickel’s illness is reported along with debate on inheritance tax procedures and bridge laws.
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Capitol
School of Mines
Spearfish Normal
Biekel
Clark
Bickel
California
Urdah
Women Gain Hall Banquet Access in State Bar Event
For the first time the state bar association opened its annual banquet to women. Governor Byrne spoke, with Judge Taney as toastmaster. The group also debated legal reforms including re codification, empowered married women as executors guardians and reform of probate fees, plus non partisan judicial elections. Delegates to the American Bar Association were named from Watertown Sioux Falls and other cities.
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Warren
James Brown
Chamberlain
Justice Whiting
Supreme Court
Taylor
Ninth Circuit
Johnson
Fort Pierre
Minnesota
American Bar Association
John B. Hanten
Watertown
Alvin Waggoner
Philip
Tore Tuegen
Sioux Falls
A. K K. Gardner
Huron
A. B. Fairbank
Chambers ‘Kellar
Lead
New Officers seated at First National with Welch as President
Louis J. Welch was elected president of the First National bank at Priday evening’s annual meeting succeeding O Q Branson. Robert J. Harrison of Lane becomes cashier. Mix Branson retires as head but will remain on the board. Other officers named include J. S. William Noch and G. Wood as vice presidents.
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Louis J. Welch
Priday
Aamed
First National Bank
Robert J. Warrison
Lane
Citizens State Bank
Cassier
Roy i Drenko
Tie Chantés
Mitthot
Mix Branson
Daniels
Dresident 1
The
First Nations
G. Woed
Loony Welch
Branson
J. S. William Noch
Robert J. Son
Dranson
Lheland
Welch
Mer
Harrison
M Branson
Branson Compassie Branson
Th Panerai Life Diamanece
Puis
Wiest National Bank
R. D. Welch
Saane
Cedar Lait Lax
Tois Ne
Pierre
Mitchell
Doane Family Mourns Death in Mitchell Community
The Daily records the passing of Thalah G. Doane at home in Mitchell after a tenacious illness. Born January 16, 1858 in Jasper County Iowa, he lived as a carpenter before moving with family to Mitchell ten years ago from Radcliffe. Survived by wife, four daughters Mona Inez Ruth and two others, brothers L W Doane and others, and mother Mrs I Mendenhall. Services to be held at home with Dr J Sl Hoagland officiating.
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Thalah G. Doane
Wisconsin Street
Bright
Manley Mornine
J. Sl Hoagland
Jasper County
Jowd
Aso
Mitchell
Radcliffe
Jie
Mona Doane
Spokane
Wash
Inez Doane
Seattle
Ruth
Mendenhall
Wicomb
Ll. W Doane
Denaire
Caliboane
Golden
Colo
Hubbard
Frank Boane
Union
A. #. Doane
CC. C. Carson
Liscomb
Jennie 1D. Grimes
California
Library users in busy week at Mool city library
The city library saw a productive week with 528 books circulated and a daily average of 88. Sociology and forestry were popular, travel for children, Arkasas Bear by Paine most requested, and 29 percent classed books with 19 percent juvenile. The story hour resumes for children under ten at 10 AM Saturday, with details to follow.
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Amon
Paine
Webster Telegraph Firm Seeks Higher Phone Rates
The state railway commission met in Webster South Dakota to review Webster Telephone Company rates. Officers city officials and citizens testified with itemized cost schedules for Webster exchange and a decision is pending. The company seeks to allow seven percent dividends on its capital.
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Webster, S. D
State Railway Commission
Webster
Webster Exchange
Webster Telephone Company
Wesleyan County Campaign Drives Endowment Push
Dakota Wesleyan works to raise 200000 for an endowment and to cover institution debts. Dr. W G Seaman and colleagues have been canvassing since October to secure gifts from the general board of education, with a January start and February completion plan. The effort marks a first for the college and relies on local cooperation across Davison County and beyond.
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Dakota Westeyaun
General Board of Education
W. G. Seaman
Dakota Wesleyan
J. B. Jenkins
K. G. Tb. Notson
Mirehell
Ackerman Pins Northwool in Two Falls at The Met
Ackerman the Gann Valley crabpler defeated Northwool at The Met in two straight falls. The first fall took four minutes with an arm bar, the second occurred six Tigers later by a leg hold, followed by an exhibition and later challenges announced by manager Andrews for faster men in the country.
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al Ackerman
Gann Valley
Northwool
Matei
Mitchell
Ackerman
Jess Lants
Trafford
Wan
City Hall
Fire scare at Greek Pyriit store cellar near Main Street
A fire in the cellar of the Greek Pyriit store in the Novotny building on Main street caused a scare but was extinguished before major damage. The blaze seemed near the foundation by the alley and appeared possibly incendiary. Mr. Allen Martin married Miss Myrtle Christiansen in Mitchell. she is the daughter of Mrs. R. Christiansen of Plankinton and has worked at the Kimball Star for years. Martin is the son of farmer W. J. Martin, living about eleven miles south.
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Wirahs
Pyriit
Main Street
Allen Martin
Myrtle Christiansen
Mitel
Kimball Star
Mr. Martin
W. J. Martin
Ethan Bunnel loses team and wagon crossing river
Pierre Sioux Falls news notes Ethan Bunnell and wife lose a team and wagon loaded with household goods while crossing near Crow Creek. They were traveling from Alexandria to a prairie field near Kirby in Stanlay county. They narrowly avoided a plunge as ice gave way.
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Pierre
S. D.C
W. Bunnell
Ethan
Crow Creek Agetncy
Mr. Bunnell
Alexandria
Kirby
Stanlay County
Mrs. Bagnell
Supreme Court Denies Divorce in Hopkins Case
The South Dakota Supreme Court denies the divorce sought by Hollice I Hopkins against Duke P Hopkins. The case from Codington County arose after Mrs Hopkins filed suit. Judge McNulty originally indicated insufficient evidence for a decree, then reserved judgment for further consideration.
Supreme Court Reverses Local Ruling in Divorce Case
Judee McNalty appealed a decision claiming the plaintiff did not vow for divorce. The state supreme court reversed the local court ruling, finding the necessary decree of dissolution absent.
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Judee McNalty
Hoping
State Supreme Court
Madero Gration Wins First in Dakota Wesleyan Oratorical Contest
Clinton Anderson won first place in the Dakota Wesleyan old line oratorical contest held at City hall auditorium Friday evening with his rhetoric Francisco Madero. Lefert took second with Sorenuion's Greater Achievement and Lloyd Rising placed third. Judges praised the delivery and preparation while noting strong performances from Colton The Delnggnen Chia Myron Brink and Vislet Jones.
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Clinton Anderson
Francisco Madero
Dakota Wesleyan
Wal Auditorium
Pierce Rank Lefert
Sorenuion
Lloyd Rising
Anderson
Mexicaon
Attic Colton
Delnggnen
Chia
Myron Brink
Vislet Jones
W. W. Reams
Rey
Warrold
Pudeo WM
Werbert
Jotings
Ahurdéen
Shepherd
Germans Form Mitchell Club Charter Members Mint
Wilt organizes a German society named Denetch Amerikavisehen Sionis Verband with fifty initial members led by Conrad Heove and Hank Foreman. The group plans rapid growth to over 100 members in a month as temporary officers and a secretary are named.
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Wilt
Denetch-Amerikavisehen Sionis
Orpaninen Ridas Alleninan Ll
Conrad Heove
Cerman
Hank Foreman
Taic Oftaers Pva Prosser Sik
Vico Pressid
Meany Bane Eveugn Sbevetary Solbrevin Caretaury
Bas Woolfel
Trodmuner
Witel
Scalp knife found in a tree linked to ancient Black Hills tragedy
A scalp knife and an iron hammer were unearthed near an old forest in the Black Hills region. Report notes the knife shows age and may date to Sioux clashes with settlers. Skeleton remains were once found nearby, suggesting a historic violent site.
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Oualy
Edward Parkin- Tons
Ermvin Acand
Parkinson
Som
Iy UN
Black Jills
County Board Moves to Drag and Maintain County Roads
The county commissioners voted unanimously to have all county roads dragged and kept in good condition. Chairman Nels Jensen presented the resolution noting neglected township maintenance and wasted funds from unmaintained roads. Each commissioner is instructed to drag roads in his district, with expenses paid from the motor vehicle fund warrants. The board also reviewed several road petitions.
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Board of County Commissioners
P Davison
Nels Jensen
Oyster supper boosts Union Center Farmers' membership
The Union Center Farmers Union held an oyster supper at the White home southwest of Mitchell last week. A large crowd enjoyed a lively evening as Bavison county farmers union notes steady membership growth and the Hope Chapel reports twenty applications at a single meeting.
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Union Center Farmers’ Union
Mitchell
Farmers Union
Bavison
Hope Chapel
House Votes to Reintroduce Constitutional Amendment
Pierre S D R O Richards sends advance notices from Huron that adjustments to the present primary are nearly complete and soon ready for the legislature. A resolution will be presented in the senate for a constitutional amendment requiring a two thirds vote in each house to raise official salaries.
Kenley Named President of Commercial Club at First Board Meeting
Kenley, a board member and agricultural extension director, was elected president. Prof HW Jones became vice president and Dar lings named to the directorate after FP J Hernek declined. The club reorganized with board chairmanships for all committees except finances and publicity.
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Ort. Kenley
Commercial Club
HW. Y. Jones
Y LL. Pier
Tre Tat Ma
Else Darlings
FP. J. Hernek
TL J. Morgins
At. Ghaney
Guoree AL Silahy
T. J Hurns
Chairmman
Robert Girns
Iyo
Winblie
Riedsivup
Chiirnuin
Coorre HM Tew
N. Smith
Siden
W. Thicitv
W. Downey
Th Wilt
John Wurvink
Ericulture
P. Fl. Kaltey
Os Zolliwudwy
Avorow
Armour deserter Couron jailed for wife abandonment
Louis Couron, ex Armour employee, found guilty of wife desertion after eloping with a married woman. He must pay the state's attorney $10 on Feb 1, $26 monthly thereafter to support the deserted wife and two children. Couron’s sentence suspended on good behavior. wife Mrs Couron is confined in Yankton state hospital for the insane.
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Armour
Sioux Walls
Wesleyan May Meet Coyotes
Negotiations are under way for a potential meeting between Wesleyan and the Coyotes in Mitchell. Details on date location and terms to follow once finalized.
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Wesleyan
Coyotes
Mitchell
Wesleyan and South Dakota Eye Two-Year Shared Schedule
Negotiations between Dakota Wesleyan and the University of South Dakota aim at a two year contract covering football and baseball with dates still to be fixed. Vermillion officials suggested October 10 for the football clash, but Wesleyan coach fears the date is too early in the season. The last football meeting in November 11th ended 3 to 0 in Vermillion’s favor after a hard fought contest.
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Dakota Wesleyan
University of South Dakota
H.Y. “Jones
Laon
Wesleyan
Coyotes
Paul Shecks
Vermillion
South Dakota
Wesleyan Athletic Board
Tooth
Notice of Real Estate Foreclosure in South Dakota
Notice declares default on a May 24 1944 mortgage by A J Rezim and wife to John Schoenfelder Davison County South Dakota. Foreclosure by public auction February 15 1915 at Mitchell Court House front door. Property Lot 15 and cast two thirds of Lot 14 in Block 2 Original Town of Mitchell. Mortgagee attorneys Spangler Haney.
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A. J. Rezim
Iisse Rezum
Davison County
South Dentota
Mortgagors
John Senoenfelder
Hthan
South Dakota
Morta
Register of Deeds
Soulkota
Davison
Southakota
Mitchell
Davi County
Than
John Schoenfelder
Foreclosure of South Dakota Mortgage in Mitchell
Retta McCartney administratrix of J G McCartney deceased will sell the mortgaged lots five and six in Black Eight in Burrs Addition Mitchell Davison County at public auction the front door of the Davison County Courthouse January 30 1915 at 10 a m to satisfy 3089.44 principal and interest plus 5 insurance 25 statutory fees and costs. Mortgage held by J G McCartney Mitchell SD against J Atkinson and Winifred M Atkinson dated October 16 1911 recorded October 21 1911 in Book 116 page 42.
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Sta
South Dakota
J. . Atkinson
Winifred M. Atkinson
J. G.mccartney
Mitchell
C.S. Burr
Davison County
Retta McCartney
J. G McCartney
Herbert EB. Hitchcock
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Immedi
State Bar Association
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Louis J. Weelcte
Lh, Branson
Railroad Board
Isaiah Doane
Wesleyan County Campaign
Visti
Davicon Oguth
Ing College
Tie
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He United
Igensefaul
Auticinuten
Northwood
Kimba Ba
River
Madero Gration
Linton Anderson
Dakota
Mitchell Club
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Daveson
Parmers Union
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Wreckel Eis Wiee
Spangler & Haney
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