Schermerhorn Arrives in Mitchell for Wesleyan Presidency
Dr. W D Schermerhorn arrived in Mitchell this afternoon after being tendered the presidency of Dakota Wesleyan by the board of trustees. He is a Garrett Biblical Institute faculty member and will meet with the board at dinner to consider the offer. The board believes strong work opportunities at Dakota Wesleyan justify his potential acceptance amid health concerns at home.
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W. D. Schermerhorn
Dakota Wesleyan
Board of Trustees
Mitchell
Erhorn
Board of Aiateee
Garrett Biblical Institute
Theological School
Northwestern University
Evanston
Schermerftern
Tie
Widmann Hotel
Schermerhorn
Cassem Permit to Be Revoked in Mitchell Street Franchise Row
City council vows not to extend the Mitchell Street and Interurban franchise time limit. O Cassem and associates face immediate repeal as engine faults delay start. extension until May 1, 1917 rejected. Other actions include rest room plans, meter testing device bids, and police pay ordinance.
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Mitchell Street & Interurban Railway
O. ©. Cassem
Reguar
Cassem
Oscoe Satterlee
Satterlee
East Fourth
East Third
West Third Avenues
Kittredge and
Gamble
East First
Wast Seventh Avenues
South Duff Street
South Side Hotel
Mainsteel
West Second Avenue
Frazier Sworn In Governor Takes Office In North Dakota
Lynn J. Prazier, a Republican, was sworn in as governor in Trismarek North Dakota in a ceremony marking the start of his term.
Swedish Baroness Charms Washington Society
Baroness E. Akerhielm wife of the Swedish counselor to the legation wins wide favor in Washington society. Her English heritage is noted as part of her charm and appeal.
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Washington Society
E. Akerhielm
Legislature in Joint Session Supports State Mills and Elevators
The assembly and senate meet in joint session where Ie hag pledges backing a legislative agenda including state owned flour mills terminal elevators and packing plants.
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Ie Hag
Philippine Congress Reshapes Government Autonomy
Manila reports the first Philippine congress moves toward independent governance. It passes a six department reorganization covering public instruction interior finance justice agriculture and natural resources with local appointees and a governor general cabinet. Measures seek to curb filibusters and set speaking limits while the civil service bureau stays under governor general control.
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Manilla
Associated Press
First Philippine Congress
Philippines
Congress of
United States
Wnate
House of Representatives
Congress
Public Instruction
Interior
Finance
Justice
Agriculture
Commerce
Communications
Department of Public Instruction
Cvil
House of Congress
Senate
Pair is tried for drawing guns near Carlock
In Gregory county South Dakota Charles Ruth and John Springer faced charges after an argument over husking corn led to a gun drawn on homesteader Mohr. Springer’s case was dismissed while Ruth remained bound for trial in the state circuit court with a pistol found on arrest and linked to the incident.
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Carlock
S. D
Derman Mohr
Mohr
Charles Ruth
John Springer
Gregory County
Springer
Ruth
Vessel Sesostris Raised and Reregistered as American Ship
The steamer Sesostris of Kosmos line Hamburg sank off Guatemala seven years ago. It was raised by the Skinner syndicate of Seattle, repaired in Panama drydock, and will be registered as an American vessel.
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Guatemala City
Guatemala
Sesostris
Kosmos Steamship Company
Hamburg
Skinner Syndicate
Seattle
Wash
Panama
May Be Chicago’s New Police Chief
Capt. Schuettler is reported to become Chicago’s next police chief after the resignation of Charles C. Healey. Mayor Thompson’s protegee led the office before the vacancy occurred.
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Chicago
Schuettler
Charles C. Healey
Thomson
Shadow of Time Falls on 1917 Baseball Veterans
The 1916 season saw stars Matthewson Miner Brown Nap Rucker Larry Lajoie Rhody Wallace retire. In 1917 Honus Wagner Eddie Plank and Sam Crawford face a shadowy future as Plank hints retirement and Wagner likely moves from shortstop to first base.
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Matthewson
Miner Brown
Nap Rucker
Larry Lajoie
Rhody Wallace
Honus Wagner
Eddie Plank
Sam Crawford
Giants
Crawford
Pittsburg
Wagner
Plank
Browns
Renamed Coastwise Vessel Estrada Cabrera to Celebrate Guatemalan Leader
The recovered steamship will be renamed Estrada Cabrera in honor of Guatemala’s president, with a net tonnage of 56,025. After prior failed salvage attempts by Philadelphia Breakwater Co and the Skinner Syndicate hiring British Columbia Wrecking Co, after repairs the vessel is valued near one million dollars.
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Estrada Cabrera
Guatemala
Philadelphia Breakwater Company
Skinner Syndicate
British Columbia Wrecking Company
Ater
Catarrhal Deafness Remedy Promoted In America
An English remedy for catarrhal deafness and head noises is endorsed for home use in America. The recipe uses Farmint Double Strength with hot water and sugar, taken as a tablespoon four times daily to relieve Eustachian tube inflammation and middle ear secretions. Sold at F. W. Bobb Drug Store.
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America
England
FF. W. Bobb
F. W
Yankees Extraditions Past in London
London, England. The stricter U S passport rules have ended American extraditions from England with no new cases this year. Previously many prosecutions involved Americans in extradition matters handled by officials at the embassies. No arraignments of American suspects have occurred this year in London or other courts.
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London
England
United States
New Glasses to Refresh Your Vision This Year
This ad urges readers to visit for a new pair of glasses if their current ones are two years old or more. It touts expert eye examinations and skilled lens fitting to ensure clear sight and attractive appearance.
British jewelry import ban expands to all but licensed items
London reports a government order prohibiting import of any jewelry except under license. The ban also covers gold in any form including coins and articles partially made of gold, and restricts silvers to silver watches and watch cases only.
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London
England
FOR RENT AND SALE ADS IN A MIDWEST classifieds page
Classified notices offer a 15 room cottage for rent at 413 East 2nd St with contact F. E. Porteous. Listings include sale of billiard tables and bowling supplies from Brunswick Balke Colender Co. at 407-409 South 10th in Omaha, spring water by the tank from James Jay, 601 E. 2nd St., phone 3546, and Burr springs water by the tank. Also horse and cattle buying, found monogrammed jacket, and a stenographer seeking a position near Mitchell with Republican contact.
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F. E. Porteous
Brunswick-Balke Collender Co
South 10Th &T
Omaha
Neb
James
Jay
Truce Called in Arizona Gubernatorial Contention
In Phoenix a truce was reported as the Campbell Hunt race waits on a supreme court ruling. The state case centers on a mandamus petition that could place Campbell in office pending final determination. A tentative agreement seeks to limit major actions by the governor until the court decides.
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Phoenix
Arizin
Campbell- Hunt
Supreme Court
Mandamus
Campbell
Britons Are Best Customers in 1916 Trade Data
Washington report shows purchases of 2 billion dollars by Great Britain, making the United States’ top customer. France bought over half as much, but below a billion, while Canada ranked third with about 600 million in 1916.
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Washington, D. C
United Kidedom
United States
France
Cara
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Baroness EF Akerhielm
Ida Tarbell
NEW Tariff Board
Tarbell
Wilson
New Tariff Commission
Herman F. Scheutzler
W. H. Fritz
Optometrist
Ape Ue
South Dakota
First Ave
Western Nat'l
John Colteaux
Valley Spring
Walt Christy
Emil Victor
A. C. Cohrt
Phigne
Missouri River
Western Real Estate Company
Blunt
Kennedy
Rowley
Foss Pebd
Republican
R.2
Care Republican
MitchellAd
Dresse
Arizonians
Couret
Brance
Canada
Gress
Baron Brothers
Ohio
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