Prohibition Bill Aims To Limit Liquor Possession In State
Capitol notes predict the prohibition measure will not ban personal use but will cap quantities. R N Holsaple of Mitchell heads the Anti Saloon League push with other bills to build a supreme court and state historical department building, curb trading stamps, and nullify common law marriages. The session also considers a sub committee visit to state institutions, a study of appropriations, and a probe into alleged misused funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Historical Department
Barclay
Clark
House
Appropriations Committee
Swanson
Highway Commission
Barcclay
Clark County
Senate
Ruling Upholds Webb Kenyon Law in Prohibition Era
The U S Supreme Court ruled the Webb Kenyon act constitutional, aiding South Dakota's dry move. The decision stops interstate liquor shipments into dry areas, allowing enforcement of prohibition amendments and focusing state officials on enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Webb-Kenyon
Twin Cities
Baobab Trees Used as Natural Cisterns in Africa
The giant baobab, thriving in central Africa, can have a trunk up to 40 feet across. Its hollowed interior stores rain water, forming a natural cistern. Arabs hollow out large baobabs to fill with water during rainy periods as a dry season provision. cisterns reach about 20 feet high and eight to ten feet in diameter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Africa
Los Angeles Times
Probe into Prof Jones education clinics sparks South Dakota debate
A resolution by Rep Fred Ryan of Roberts County calls for a joint committee to probe Prof Franklin Jones of the University of South Dakota over alleged exaggerations of his educational clinics. The Mitchell Republic sparked debate as educators and lawmakers weighed how the Vermillion professor's theories were received statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souutie Die Rota
Poor
Jones
Watertown
C Ieations
Golum
L@itvy
New York
Phat Tie Theoriis
Mlyuis
Toures Ward
PD Caebvetnicad
Schermerhorn Accepts Chair at Dakota Wesleyan
Dr. W. D. Schermerhorn agreed to become president of Dakota Wesleyan University, after being elected and inspecting the campus. At forty two he will be the youngest holder of the post, with a background including Garrett Biblical Institute and missionary work in India. He plans to assume the office next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Schermerhorn
Dakota Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan
Garrett Biblical Institute
India
Garrett
Northwestern University
Schermerhorn
New Wesleyan President Accepts Post in Mitchell
Dr. Schermerhorn has accepted the presidency of Dakota Wesleyan College in Mitchell. He impressed locals with his scholarly rank and strong personality. His first duty is to present at the Colleg Presidents' association sessions in Chicago this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mitchell
Dakota Wesleyan
Colleg Presidents’ Association
Jis
Chiengso
Mitchell High to Field 1917 Football Schedule
Mitchell high school released its 1917 football schedule with seven contracts signed and two more agreed. Five games will be home, with Madison replacing Yankton on the slate, and the season ends at Aberdeen on Thanksgiving Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell High School
Madison
Yankton
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Redfield
Parker
Vermillion
Wuron
Elk Point
Aberdeen
Pollowiy
Armour
Mitch
Metropolitan Company Move Amid Guarded Street Escort
In New York City on a quiet Sunday, a treasure shipment valued at 4 179 000 000 with 7TS8 900 000 in cash was transported down Wall Street under heavy police guard. The move accompanied the Metropolitan Company as it relocated to new quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porvene
New York City
Wail Street
Metropolitan Company
New Quar Tos
Jinx on Trail of Pierpont Family
The jinx shadows Pred Vickers and his Pierpont family as misfortune follows them. Vickers suffered a leg fracture in a recent accident and his eldest son underwent appendectomy after health troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jinx
Pierpont
Pred Vickers
Pornont
Vickers
Sudden Pneumonia Slays Grace Vickers
The article reports the death of Grace Vickers, the family’s only daughter, following a pneumonia attack. The bereaved family now faces an uncertain future as they reflect on the misfortune that has befallen them.
Supreme Court Ups Webb-Kenyon Law In Liquor Case
The Supreme Court upheld the Webb-Kenyon Act and West Virginia prohibition amendment in a seven to two decision. The cases involved James Clark Distilling Co. v American Express Co and Western Maryland Railroad, testing if interstate shipments for personal use could be barred by dry states. The decision preserves federal authority to regulate interstate liquor shipments to maintain prohibition in dry states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cumberland
American Express Co
Western Maryland Railroad
West Virginia
Supreme Court
West
Webb
North
Interstate liquor shipment ban passes over veto
The act, supported by Carolina and Senator Kenyon of Iowa, passed despite President Taft's veto. It prohibits shipments of intoxicating liquor across state lines if the liquor is intended to be received possessed sold or used in violation of any state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
United States Supreme Court
Taft
Carolina
Kenyon
Iowa
Chas Bobeson Praised As Lawmaker For Davison County
Pierre Capital Journal profiles Senator Chas Bobeson of Davison County praising his restraint and focus. The piece notes his immigrant background from Norway, long farming roots, leadership in cooperatives, and standing as a true representative who has not pushed bills this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Boreson
Davison County
Ile
Pouse
South Dakota
Norway
Mitchell
JC. Troffman
Davison
Consistory Masons
York Rite
Shrine
Protracted Fight Over Svendsen Estate Ends in Return to County Court
After four years of litigation, Judge Tripp sent the $40 000 estate of pioneer Turner county farmer Nels Svendsen back to the county court for distribution among his blood relatives. A Sioux City attorney had pursued a claim for an alleged illegitimate daughter, but that pact was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
S. D
Nels Svendsen
Turner County
Tripp
State Circuit Court
Svendsen
Levndsen
Ecommon Law
Stae Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Nv Tine
Sioux City
South Dakota Electors Back Hughes for President
The five presidential electors of South Dakota met this morning and formally voted for Charles Evans Hughes for president and chose a messenger to deliver the votes to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Pierre
S. D
South Dakota
Charles Evans Hughes
United States
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Capitol Grounds
R. 2. Dowdell
Book Trust
Dowdell
Amsden
Grant
Grant County
State Educational Association
Ginn & Company
Vosterdae
S Peckhany
F. 1
Southwick
Brooks Dawdell
Gunderson
Marinckincoln
Ardahl
Alserd
Carlisle
Haaske
Dailey Food and Dross
Lindland
Pearson
McLean
Wanzer
WaAderson
Will
Mdailey
Peckham
F. D
Johnson
Jaynes
Milliman
Gleidenning
Ander Amsden
Reeves
Frost
Lyon
Minnehaha
Satale
Gundeean
Clay
Luanhe
Serdahl
Fuck of
Sweden
Widlow
W. W
Pennington
Walter Jacobs
W. G. Bickelhaput
R. N. Holsaple
Prohibition
S. Dakota Dryer
Junes Clinic
Northwestborn
Pacuilpy Alember
Dabropta
Aveslieyan
U. S
Huron
Lk Point
Hsulps
Tih Hills
Tolesale
Tloth
Ins
Plankinton
Carrie Voigt
Francis J. Parker
Black Hills
Deonrge Trevena
George Moss
Meek McLaughlin
Benny Stutts
W. J. Ritter
Sioux Palls
Supreme Tribunal
Coats
Kimonas
Utterfield CO
Chas. Bobeson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!