Semi centennial Gettysburg camp largest since Civil War
Gettysburg Pa veterans arrive as a vast tented city rises on the battlefield for six days of reunion. About 15 000 veterans will listen to speeches by Chief Justice White and others, with 40 000 old soldiers fed and cared for under a $25 000 hospital setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Army of Peace
Mornis
Army of Blue and Grey
Shippensburg
Carlisle
Chamberspurg
Lee
Meade
Longstreet
Pleasonton
State of
Pennsylvania
National Cemetery Grounds
United States Field Hospital
Justice White
Garrison
Tenner
Vamitinn
Pickett
Reynolds
Cemetery Ridge
Svelp’s Hill
Round Top
Ich Infantry
Signal Corps
3Rd Field Artillery
15Th Cavalry
College and University
War Department
West Confederate Avenue
Reading
France Wins International Golf Match Over United States
Laboule France reports France defeated the United States in an international team golf contest between professional players representing both nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Laboule
United States
Gold Brick Scheme Tells Wall Street Influence Plot
Senate lobby committee hears a tale of a gold brick sale aimed at swaying Washington power. Attendees include Lewis Cass Ledyard Paul D Cravath and David Lamar with testimony from Palmer Lauterbach and Riordan as probes into congressmen homes used for influence move forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Lewis Cass Ledyard
Paul D. Cravath
New York
David Lamar
Wall Street
Ledyard
Cravath
Robert S. Lovett
Union Pacific Railroad
Washington
Palmer
A. Mitchell Palmer
Uage
Edward Lauterbach
Riordan
House
Lauterbach
Rain Brings Storm Damage at Huron W District Camp Meeting
A powerful electric storm with hail struck the Huron W District Methodist camp meeting near St. Lawrence, damaging crops and buildings south of town while rain revived the crowd. Families endured shattered car tops and farm losses as preachers led prayers and a sermon by Rev. G W. Rosenberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lawrence
Huron
Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Laurence
G W. Rosenberry
Sioux Falls
Rosenberry
G. T. Notson
Hinton
Annie Brabner Smith
Gettysburg
Titus
Watertown
W.S. Shepard
Mitchell
Salvation Army Camp Meeting Sermon Emphasizes Inner Kingdom
The text notes that salvation comes through repentance and grace, not formal doctrine, and that the Kingdom of God is within. It cites a Salvation Army girl testifying on street missions as closer to the Kingdom than ornate church settings. Rev. Dr. R N McKNaig of Pt Rice N D will headline the weeklong camp meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom of God
Church
Salvation Army
R. N. McKnaig
South Dakota Sues AmEx and Wells Fargo for 20000 Each
The state sues the American Express and Wells Fargo Express for 20000 each for not filing annual business statements with the auditor, detailing employees, offices, property, railroad mileage, and earnings within the state. The cases, named by Attorney General Royal C. Johnson, may be set for the November term before Judge Frank McNulty in Aberdeen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen, S, DD
South Dakota
American Express Company
Wells-Fargo Express Company
American Express
SS Falls
Wells- Fargo Company
Circuit Court of
Fifth Judicial District
Royal C. Johnson
Frank McNulty
Fourth of July Festivities Planned After Elks Event
The city will celebrate next Friday with decorated streets, two five mile motor cycle races offering 7 and 38 dollars for first and second, a baseball game at east side diving park between Plankinton and Mitchell, an industrial parade, a fire department display, and evening street attractions with three bands and open amusement halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side
Plankinton
Mitchell
Elks Close Aberdeen Session with City Welcome
The Aberdeen Elks wrapped up their gathering after a lively farewell train departure this morning. Visitors enjoyed Sunday stays, auto tours, and races, while Mitchell received praise for hosting. The evening program at the corn palace featured local talent, singing, and a fine orchestra under Prof Hobson and Prof W. C. Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen Elks
Milwaukee
Elks
Mitchell
Drivinng Park
Aberdeen
Tripp
Corn Palace
Crawford Opposes Currency Bill Provisions Aimed at Regional Banks
U S Senator Coe J Crawford voices strong objections to the draft currency and banking reform. He says compulsory 20 percent stock subscriptions to regional reserve banks harm small country banks and fear political control over reserve banks. He urges optional participation and safeguards for smaller lenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Palls
S. D
Congress
United States
Coe J. Crawford
Washington
Crawford
Sioux Falls
Haron
Senate
Hot Springs Postal Bank Highly Patronized by Veterans
Data show the Hot Springs postal savings bank leads South Dakota in deposits. The facility draws many National and State Soldiers Homes residents whose deposits exceed the $100 monthly limit, unlike other government banks in the state facing customer dissatisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
S. 10
Postal Savings Bank
South Dakota
Hot Springs
Postal Savings
National
State
Postal
Harrold Dry by Court Decision in License Election
Judge Hughes rules Harrold petition for license election invalid, voiding the vote. Town remains dry for a year despite a three vote majority for saloons. Madison challenges the law tying liquor licenses to total votes cast versus subject votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Telephone companies face penalties for late annual reports
Pierre South Dakota reports that many telephone firms owe excess assessments as 412 forms were mailed and only 165 reported. By law the state tax commission will add 25 percent to values filed after July 1.
Mitchell Miss Weir Rempfer wedding at Parkston and more
A quiet week carries multiple Mitchell area weddings. Helen Irene Weir wed William Christian Rempfer at her home on South Wisconsin Street with a luncheon and vows under a fern arch. Mae Lockhart married Gale Bottom at Fr A Rogge residence with a four course supper and home reception. Grace Whitlow and Herbert Hardy wed at Woodlawn farm with family and friends in attendance. Continuous social events include Salvation Army junior drills, Congregational Christian Madeavor social, and grand Gold Contest among W C T U circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Irene Weir
William Christian Rempfer
South
Wisconsin Street
Mary Weir
Samuel Weir
Dakota Wesleyan University
Northwestern University
Redfield
Dakota Wesley
Parkston
Grace Whitlow
Lianther Whitlow
Lincoln County
Herbert C. Hardy
Mitchell
Woodlawn Farm
All Saints School
Sioux Alls
G. R. Parmley
Long Beach
Calif
Hanson
Odebolt
Lottie Steinger
Parker
Nellie Judson
Woolsey
Ora [Kelley
Madison
Hlsie Hardy
Local Couple Wed at First Methodist Parsonage
At the parsonage of the First Methodist Episcopal church on Wednesday evening a wedding joined Mr Jenee Dyvig and Miss Vera Loeckhart. The ceremony was by Dr D S Hoagland with only the necessary witnesses. The groom is a Mt Vernon businessman and the bride a popular local young woman. They will visit Vermillion briefly before returning to begin housekeeping in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Lockhart
Gale Bottom
A. Rogge
L. Railroad St
J. S. Hoagland
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Jenee Dyvig
Vera Loeckhart
D. S. Hoagland
Mt. Vernon
Vermillion
Marriages Link Soldiers and Local Families
In Sturgis South Dakota Sergeant William S Smith of the 19th United States Infantry wed Miss Mary Bullis in Mitchell. The pair, after a furlough, plan to join Smith in Galveston where his unit is stationed. A second quiet wedding in Grand Island Nebraska united Fred H Wiedman and Edith Cosman at Dr D C Snellers home with Rev Wiedman officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgis
S. D
Ft. Meade
I. K
Miss Bullis
Mitchell
Oliver Nelson
Miss Fullis
H. J L. Case
Galveston
Mrs Bidwell Hosts Missionary Society and W C T U Picnic
Mrs F A Bidwell hosted the Baptist Women’s Missionary Society with a Hawaiian island theme and a two course lunch including Gwava jelly from Cuba and pineapple from Hawaii. The annual W C T U picnic at Mr and Mrs BE Sands drew about 125 attendees with a “Peace” program and fried chicken and other fare. The event closed with an invitation to return next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Bidwell
Baptist Women’s Missionary Society
Cuba
Hawaii
BE. T. Sands
Parcel C O D mail feature to start July first
A new parcel post C O D service will begin July 1 allowing sending of parcels C O D through the mail. The coupon is delivered to the sender and a red tag travels with the package while the sender deposits funds to cover postage and cashes out when collected. The sender bears two extra cents in postage until payment, likely reducing popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacel Post
Rumor Milwaukee Road Bids for Kansas City Southern
Philadelphia railway circles discuss Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railways buying control of Kansas City Southern. Factors include recent bond issue, stock purchases, and Panama Canal traffic shifts. KC Southern spans 827 miles from Kansas City to Port Arthur with $30 million common and $21 million preferred capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company
Kansas City Southern Railroad
Milwaukee Company
Kansas City Southern
James J. Hill
Colorado & Southern
Panama Canal
Gulf Ports
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Port Arthur
Texas Company
John W. Gates
Attorney General Johnson Heads to National Meeting
Pierre South Dakota Attorney General Royal Johnson left for Charleston South Carolina to attend the National Association of Attorneys General meeting of which he serves as secretary treasurer. He is accompanied by Harry OBrien from the legal department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Johnson
Pierre
S. D
Johnson
Charleston
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Huron District
M. BE. Church
HOT Springs Postal Bank
Harrold
Miss Whir
Lockhart
Whieplow Atardy
R. M. Smith
Mrs. Smith
Smith
Hallelujah Draymain
C.H. Soctal
Congregational Christian Madeavor Society
Ida
George Johnson
Baptist Church
Mer Clarinon
Albert Kaye
Flora Wilson
Baptist Orchestra
Bernard Schinke
Ada Tilley
Thelma Cassem
Belle Clark
Underwood-Henderson
John Henderson
Bessie Underwood
Henry Snyder
Presbyterian Hanse
Riverside
Crocus Club
W. Wood
East Second Street
Wilkins
Zella Woods
Lockhart-Dyvig
Cosman-Wfidman
Grand Island
Nebr
D. C. Sneller
North
Lincoln Avenue
Fred H. Wiedman
Ss P
Edith ©. Cosman
Sutton
Marrage
WM. G. Wiedman
I. Mehl
M. K. Weidman
Db. C. Sneller
Mrs. Bidwell
W. C. T. U. Picnic
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