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Newspaper

Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1917

Page

2

Jones Criticized Over Unlicensed Physical Examinations

The Republican publishes numerous expressions from city leaders and experts denouncing Prof. Jones for unlicensed physical and sexual examinations. Deans, educators, and physicians urge prohibition. Public opinion disapproves of his claimed rights and methods in South Dakota.

The Republican Jones Teachers College Columbia University Department of Hygiene College of the City of New York Commission of Education of United States

Hurley calls for cost accounting to curb profits

In Chicago Edward N. Hurley head of the federal trade commission argues that corporate troubles stem from ignorance of costs. He urges a scientific cost accounting system for all industries to expose monopolistic abuses and raise efficiency, predicting bankers will require proven systems within five years.

Chicago Edward N. Hurley Federal Trade Commission United States Hurley Mr. Hurley Washington

Why Dewey Was Popular

Admiral Dewey stood as the era’s top fighting figure due to swift clean actions at Manila Bay. His sustained popularity for nearly two decades impressed with his modest, steady demeanor and private self-control.

Admiral Dewey Manilla Bay Amercan Dewey

Admiral Dewey Praised as Peaceful Protector of Honor

The article extols Admiral Dewey as a defender of the fighting profession who would not engage in combat without necessity. It portrays him as a peaceful man and a lover of peace, contrasting with swashbuckling heroism.

Admiral Dewey

Prohibition Debate in South Dakota Moves to Partial Plan

The South Dakota Anti-Saloon League proposes allowing limited liquor purchases every sixty days to ease prohibition. Supporters argue for a bone dry law, while others warn such a compromise could boost bootlegging and undermine Webb Kenyon enforcement.

Holsaple South Dakota Anti-Saloon League Express Prohibition United States South da Kota Anti-Saloon League South Dakota

Manila Bay Victory Poem for Admiral Dewey

A 1898 poem recalls Admiral Dewey's Manila Bay victory. It praises Dewey and his shipboard crew for meeting the Spanish fleet, sinking or destroying it, and reporting a victorious, uninjured squadron. The verse honors Dewey, the jackies, and the Maine motto as it closes with praise.

Hong Kong Dewey Washington Manila Manila Bay Admiral Dewey Jackies Wim, McGrath Mitchell S. D

Girl at Salem Sues for 25000 Dollars

Salem South Dakota Miss Beth Hoare filed a breach of promise suit seeking 25000 against J J Lalley a Jasper Minnesota druggist recently married. The complaint claims a marriage agreement was made in 1909 and Lalley formerly resided in Montrose South Dakota. Hoare works in a Salem millinery shop.

Beth Hoare Minnesota Salem S. D J. J. Lalley Jasper, Minn Miss Hoare Lalley Montrose Hoare

State Secures Title to Lands in Black Hills

Land Commissioner N I Knight reports that Congress members assure interior department approval of a land transfer. The state will cede rights to school sections in the forest reserve and gains a consolidated title near Custer, clearing earlier adjustments. The move clears the path for stocking the state reserve with native game.

Custer Interior Department National Forest Department

South Dakota Park Hosts Native Game Preservation Effort

The country supports preserving native game animals in South Dakota parks where deer elk buffalo antelope and beaver herds are conserved for future generations and ecological balance.

South Dakota

Mitchell Choral Society Performs Handel Messiah

The Mitchell Choral Society presented Handel’s The Messiah at First Methodist Church last evening under Prof. George Harold Miller. Soloists included Hazel Reynolds Aon Whitlow Mrs R H Hazen Myrtle Wilson G H Miller H W Hedeen Louis Lovinger Bernie Brereton and L A Williams with Mrs H W Hedeen on piano. The performance won praise and bodes well for a spring festival.

Mitchell Choral Society First Methodist Church George Harold Miller Dakota Wesleyan Hazel Reynolds Aon Whitlow R. H. Hazen Myrtle Wilson G. H. Miller H. W. Hedeen Louis Lovinger Bernie Brereton L. A. Williams

Seattle Fire Fatal to Chief

Seattle Fire Chief Pred Gillman was burned and killed in the Grand Opera House fire on Derry Street near Third Avenue. One man is missing and eight injured as fire crews and a roof collapse trapped rescuers. The nearby Alaska Building and Hotel Rector were saved. the theater built by John Cort operated as vaudeville and motion picture venue.

Seattle Wash Grand Opera House Derry Street Third Avenue Asistant Pred Gillman Alaska Iotel Rector John Cort Gillman

Plankinton Youth Dies After Long Hospital Stay

McLain Williamson of Plankinton South Dakota died in the Yankton state hospital after injuries suffered ten years earlier. He disappeared from the farm when a runaway team dragged him, leaving him with injuries that later affected his mind. His remains will be buried beside his parents in Plankinton cemetery.

Plankinton, S. D McLain Williamson State Hospital Yankton Aurora County Friends Plankinton Williamson Hay Field Yankton Hospital

Public School Leaders Repudiate Prof Jones Sexual Examinations

South Dakota superintendents from Mitchell Watertown Sioux Falls Aberdeen Redfield Huron Brookings Chamberlain state that sexual examinations of school children by Prof Jones are wrong and should be forbidden by statute They advocate only physician led or medical clinic approaches and oppose nonprofessional or educator conducted exams The stance comes after The Republican solicited official views in December 1916 from various city school systems

South Dakota Jones University of South Dakota Republican Elm Pierre Saam Lead Clinies Mitchell Watertown Sioux Falls Aberdeen Redfield Huron Brookings Chamberlain L. B. Parsons S. D State Educational Association J. W. Browning S. J

Local Farmers Net Strong Grain and Livestock Revenues

Farmers shipped bushels of grain to eastern markets and sold stock to a local buyer for 140000 dollars. Over twelve months they earned 15000 dollars from cream sales and also profited substantially from poultry.

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Jones Clinics Will Be Curtailed By Legislature

Representative Hoffmann says decisive action is pending in Pierre to curb Prof W Franklin Jones of Vermilion for his clinic examinations of youths. He calls the house vote not to investigate a white wash and notes strong cross party sentiment against Jones theories with legislation under way including a general prohibition bill sponsored by Senator Charles Boreson of Davison County.

W. Franklin Jones Vermilion Fred C. Hofffman Hoffman Prof. Jones Pierre Jones Troffman Charles Boreson Davison County

Terry man pleads guilty to jewelry store robbery

William A. McKean of Terry pleaded guilty to robbing a local jewelry store of a sack of jewelry found under his pillow at his sleeping apartments. He received a suspended sentence by Judge Jones McNenny on condition of employment, abstaining from bad habits, and paying a fine. McKean claimed innocence and alleged an enemy planted the loot.

Terry William A. McKean Jones McNenny State Circuit Court McKean

Schoettle Opens Wagner Nibelungen Series at Guildhall

Prof Gustav Schoettle of Dakota Wesleyan University gave the first lecture in a four part illustrated series on Wagner’s Nibelungen Ring. He traced music’s evolution from Greek monophony to polyphony and the operatic forms that followed, praising Wagner as a poet who fused drama and music.

Gustav Schoettle Department of Music Dakota Wesleyan University St. Mary's Episcopal Church Richard Wagner St. Mary's Church Schoettle Glick Mozart Beethoven Wagner

Lectures on Four Dramas Highlighted by Piano

Prof Schoettie will illustrate points from four dramas by playing the piano during weekly Thursday evening lectures at St Mary's church. The program aims to deepen understanding of the dramas through music and commentary for attendees.

Twin Brother Has Troubles

Angelo Braschi, an American man who claims to be his own twin brother, is jailed after being wanted for skipping bond on a wife abandonment charge. He insists he and his twin are indistinguishable and describes a life of mistaken identity across schools, marriages, and accusations, while his attorney pledges to untangle the case.

Chicago Tll Angelo Braschi Anglo Braschi Braschi Detective Bureau Angelo A. Braschi Angelo M Porto Rito Angelo Brother Angelo Jay HW. Brown

EGAN FARMERS PROSPER IN SOUTH DAKOTA TERRITORY

Farmers of the Began territory show prosperity with twelve month output of 215 carloads of live stock and an aggregate value of about $15,000. The compilation highlights strong cattle and grain yields across the region.

Egan Kean S. D Began

City Council approves street assessments and hires clerk

At a special council meeting, Kittridge and Gamble street assessments were approved. B Cassem asked to exclude part of section 16 from city limits. Kibbee was allowed 67 dollars a month for clerk hire due to rising city business. John Geise won a 60 dollar bid to install plumbing in the new jail.

Kittridge Gamble Streets B. Cassem Township 102 Lmwood Street Railway Company K. BR Kibbee John Geise

Senior Girls Capture High School Basketball Title

The Senior girls defeated the Juniors 10 to 7 in the gym last night to win the interclass title. All students were admitted for the first time in years as male spectators could attend. Lillian Wells and Mary Watkins led the Seniors with three and two field goals, respectively. A banquet and insignia await the victorious team.

Lillian Wells Mary Watkins Ruth Johnson Vera Ellis Mary Lovise Boyles Dellark Eloise Cooley Lucille Hasley Jthel Corker Alice Warne Cecelia Weuermann Yulah Bishop Agnes Gallander Ruth Evans Hazel Stebbins

Banker's Son Shot During Bank Robbery Run

James Cowie Jr the son of Ex change State bank president in Kanapolis Irian was wounded in a running gun battle with four to five bandits who blew the bank vault and fled in a car with 2500 dollars in cash and 1000 dollars in stamps after cutting wires. Father James Cowie Sr joined the defense from their home as citizens aided in the shootout with more than 60 rounds exchanged.

Kanapolis Irian James Cowie, Jr Exchange State Bank James Cowie

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Interior Department Forest Reserve Minstrels Mrs. Wilkins Alpha Altruist Newman Sorosis Mitchell Art Mitchell Study Round Table Today Halcyon Twentieth Century Eastern College K. C. Hall Choral Society Gilam Henry ¢. Johnson EW. Tallott Chamberlain Schools Chamberlain, S Acivise Howe- Man Angelo Brasche U.K Cassem H. S Wally Yeggs Pathar's
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