Legislature to Probe Prof Jones Examinations in Schools
South Dakota legislators indicate a likely inquiry into Prof. W F Jones of the University of South Dakota over unlicensed physical and sexual examinations of high school and college students. Republicans from Tyranson and Brule counties favor investigation and possible legislation to restrict examinations under parental authority and by family physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Jones
University of South Dakota
Twoffman
Boreson
Republican
Prof. Jones
Jones
State University
Alexandria
D. Peckham
S. D
Lumbard
Kimball
Brule
The
Grider
Tully
Outclassing Germans by British World Image and Atrocities
In this World War era reflection, the author argues Britain has shaped world opinion to portray Germany as monstrous. He cites alleged British fake atrocities, imperial conquests, and historic cruelties, contrasting with claims of British “gentle benevolence” and efficient, humane rule. He also notes German potential as world rulers and urges tempered, humane governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
United States
Cuba
Philippines
China
England
Captain Kidd
Duke of Wellington
Peninsula
London
Copenhagen
South Africa
Persia
Germany Would Make Just As Good A World Ruler As Oneland
Gland
Canada
Freea
Ottawa
Big Program for New Legislature
South Dakota 1917 session will tackle prohibition enforcement stronger penalties and a ban on liquor import for home use. It will also address J W W band riots, expand judicial districts, increase county commissioners powers, and revisit women’s suffrage with a 1918 vote push. Party splits shape speakership talks among Roberts, Benson, Withee, and McFarland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bar Association
South Dakota Universal Suffrage League
A. ©. Roberts
Day County
Louis Benson
Moody County
I. N. Withee
Turner County
James McFariend
Coddington County
Norbeck Named South Dakota’s First Native Governor
Pierre native S J Peter Norbeck will become South Dakota governor next Tuesday. A farmer, businessman and politician, he is the first SD governor born in the state. Norbeck is a wealthy well drilling contractor credited with solving the state water problem through artesian wells. He has a history in the state legislature and served as lieutenant governor. He supports women's suffrage and progressive reforms including the bank guaranty law and rural credit amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norr
Norbeck
South Dakota
Ard
Govrnor
Uth Dakota
Wer
Aid
Mall Cats Cure Promoted by Free Testimonials
An advertised cure claims internal use clears catarrh by acting on mucous surfaces. Testimonials offered free and price per bottle noted. Sold through druggists with a recommended Wall’s Family Pills for relief and prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mall
Wall
Militia Boys Christmas Dinner Menu at San Benito
Captain E. B. Rowley forwards a menu for the Fourth Dakota Infantry soldiers Christmas dinner at San Benito. Mitchell supporters funded extras to ensure a lavish feast featuring soup, turkey, chicken, dressings, pies, cakes, fruit, desserts, coffee, punch, cigars, and candy.
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E. B. Rowley
Company I
Fourth Dakota Infantry
San Lbenito
Mitchell
Horder
German reply on submarine sinking of Norwegian steamer
Berlin states the steamer was destroyed for belligerent purposes and not as a government transport. It notes crew safety was provided with 30 minutes to abandon ship, weather clear, distance to shore short, and cites Marina case uncertainty pending U S guidance. No new details on the Arabia case.
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Berlin
Amer Tans
Marina
Washington
Arabia
Policeman James Hawks Shot Dead in Rapid City Hotel
Rapid City officer James Hawks was killed while entering a local hotel to answer a help call. Inser Spiking, under arrest for murder, is accused of firing the fatal shot as Hawks entered the hotel, piercing his heart and killing him instantly. Spiking had caused a disturbance that prompted the response.
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Rapid City
S. D
James Hawks
Inser Spiking
Hawks
Ywteh
Pershing's men test new cavalry pistol targets
Field headquarters describe experiments by American expeditionary forces in Mexico. Cavalry selected pistol volunteers test firing from saddles using rope and pulley targets. Further tests will measure three inch field gun effectiveness against barbed wire and trenches on a simulated European fortification line.
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Mexico
Ford
Uva
Apalye
Direrti Gan Fain
I. S. Bowen
Assistait
W. G. Short
1 Inter
Nsls Rt
Europe
Cigar Bombs Mailed Across States Tracked
Seventeen boxes of cigar bombs mailed on trains in California to Iowa Nebraska and other midwestern states remain unaccounted for according to postal inspectors. One box reached Brawley California where a man was severely burned attempting to smoke a cigar. Postmasters nationwide have been asked to search for the packages as investigations continue.
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Los Angeles
Calif
California
Iowa
Nebraska
Brawley
Buick Six Bowler Victory Over Central Life at Local Alleys
Buicks bowling team defeated Central Life by nearly 100 pins as both teams showed strong form at the local alleys. Pedan led the Buicks with 594 while Wells topped Central Life with 561 as high scorers.
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Buicks
Central Life
Pedan
Wells
Central Life Erickson
Buick
H.G
Patterson
Mitchell Local Notes Highlight Broad City Visitations
Local notes recap many visits and departures in Mitchell including Chicago visitors Mr and Mrs L W Wright and Gage P Wright, business trips by Thos W Taubman of Sioux Falls, and G F King from Homer Nebraska. Also covered are church events, school team games, court schedules, coal shortages on the Milwaukee line, and upcoming municipal court sessions.
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L. W. Wright
Chicago
Wright
Gage P. Wright
A. H. Wright
Thos. W. Taubmai
Sioux Malls
United States
Marshall
Mitchell
Women’s Mission Circle
The
First Baptist Churc
Baptist
J. W. Leighty
Charles Sumner Osgood
Alaska
Mr. Osgood
Nome
Robert Larson
Sinai, S. C
H. S. Hedrick
Chamberlain
George Halsey
Iastings
Neb
Henry Klatt, Jr
L. EF. Kintz
Tripp
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Jack Remington
St. Paul
J. Johnstone
Watertown
Spatinl
Stiss Marian Sais
Tere
Stan Usyt
Cermany
Hothe
Pershing
Bette
Chas. Boreson
G. P. Hodges
Mason City
Milwaukee Railroad
C. M. Coleman
Mitchell Vsitors
Davison County
Pierre
R. N. Judy
Pukwana
A. C. Zepp
Upland
Ind
J. Is. Smith
Parker
M. L. Page
Correctionville, Ia
Fir. W. Jones
Jennie Wiltse
Wolsey
Ben T. van Metre
G. F. King
Homer, Neb
G. F. Hennessy
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Walter J. Smith
Alpena
Wesleyan
A. J. Rozum
Black Iills
Dawin Lee
Ronald and
Barnard
Sioux Falls
Stescoe Satterlee
Audra Barber
Lanes
Elsie Snow
Plankinton Tlerald
Mark Fuller
Big Ranch
Cooper Township
Standard Oil Company
Joe King
Mark
Jerauld County
Bernie Brereton
Yazumanda
Wesleyan Gospel
Glen Seymour
Ray
Laren Spear
Malcolm Shurtleff
Carroll West Wesleyan Y. M. C. A
Walter Willy
Y. M.C
Vermillion
Kingball
All Nations
Letcher
White
Scallin
Norton
Wilder
Vermilyea
Norine
P. Zollman
Atorney
Milwaukee Road
William H. Schlund, Jr
Mt. Vernon
Marie Paulsen
Presbyterian Manse
RB. van der Maaten
Elmer Ducharme
Rose Paulsen
Presbyterian Church
Omaha
Clinton
Davenport
Vock Island
Ill
Tri-Mu
Methodist Sunday School
Carlson
Carlos Scallin
Wadsworth
Murray
Tipton
Wiltie
Brown
Alexander
Harmon
Coughlin
Watson
Wallace
Lila Dew
Aberdeen
Mather
Margaret Barnett
Eva Barnett
Mary Barnett
Corydon
E. N. Barnett
Mr. Barnett
John Russell
Valley City
N. D
Peter Lutz
Plankinton
Horace Jones
Belle Fourche
Hhis
Elias Jones
Brakings
State College
Tillie Snyder
Wahpeton
J. W. McClinton
Miss Snyder
W. B. Wilkins
Fulton
Arthur Betts
Tacoma
Wash
Betts
A. H. Betts
Edla Laurson
Capt
Emil Laurson
General Pershing
Albany
N. Y
L. N. Chapman
Wagner
W. J. Devers
Margaret Devers
South
Sanborn Street
James D. Westbrook
Conde
Mitchell Municipal Band
Hallowe
City Hall
Honora May
Manning
New York
O’brien
Eeety
Xating
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