Revelations of the Capitol Lobby Shake Congress
Col Mulhall outlines a hidden Capitol lobby run by the National Association of Manufacturers. He alleges payments to lawmakers and aides, covert committee control, and active influence on tariff and labor legislation. Names Watson Littlefield and others are cited as recipients in a broad misconduct claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate Lobby Committee
House
Martin M. Mulhall
National Association of Manufacturers
Mulhall
Capitol
Clark
Overman
New York City
New York World
Washington
United States Senate
National Council For Industrial Defense
Committee On Labor
Senate
House of Representatives
Tariff Commission
Taft
J. E. Watson
James FB. Watson
Indiana
Chicago
Congress
James T. Mc
Dermott
Ilinois
John J. Jenkins
Wisconsin
Judiciary Committee
Colonel Mulhall
Edward Hines
Lorimer Fame
Littlefield
Maine
Kittredge Haskins
Vermont
Labor Committee
Charles WW. Littlefield
Roosevelt
Counry
Missouri
Harry M. Bannon
Ohio
Portsmouth
Henry M
H.x
J. J. Gardner
New Jersey
Wide Latitude on Pensions and Optometry Law
The attorney general clarifies that the new optometry law does not require a twenty year resident or non resident practitioner to be examined. It also holds tax sales on disposed property not legal before taxes due. Mothers pension applies to deserted or divorced mothers with county judges given wide latitude in administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Kelly
Beadle County
Assaults Woman in Her House at Charles Mix County
Miss Anna Harty, daughter of prominent Charles Mix county residents, was assaulted in her farm house when an unidentified man entered the residence. She fought back, but clothing was torn and she was bruised and scraped. she fled with her younger brother to a field and officials, including nearby helpers, searched the area for the attacker.
Beans Tested as Field Crop Near Timber Lake
Farmers around Timber Lake in South Dakota report over 300 acres planted with beans this year. The crop is being tested as a field crop in that region to assess suitability and yield prospects.
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Pierre
S. D
Timber Lake
Maynard Theatre Reopens Monday Under New Manager
The Maynard theatre will open Monday under new management with M D Whitney, formerly of Eagle Grove Iowa, in charge. Vaudeville will be dropped for summer, pictures strengthened with new releases, and a concert orchestra of soloists added to accompany the films. Whitney plans up to date programs and will relocate his family to Mitchell within a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Theatre
M. D. Whitney
Eagle Grove
J. D. Milne
Whitney
Mitchell
Special Session of County Commissioners June 24 1913
County board, including Judge Frank B. Smith, authorized rent not exceeding 200 per year for judge office rooms. Afternoon session approved multiple retail and wholesale liquor bonds for Ethan and Mitchell, and authorized construction of bridges in Lisbon and Union townships. Readings and approvals included numerous county bill payments and a second day session addressing insan ity proceedings for Clarence Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Smith
Board On Motion
Gleeson
Jensen
Sever Laufenburg
Wix & Stopfer
Ethan
Grandy
Lisbon
Perry
Badger
Grady
Luton
Lehman
Union Township
Beulah Township
Mitchell Township
Beulah
Pioneer Bridge Company
Ward & Weighton
Badger Township
Jas. Murphey
I. Spears
Iee
Court House
E. Brown
H. Jorgenson
H. Noble & Son
J. L. Nelson
McKinlay & Eddy
Ndse
Wm. Bush
Mitchell Steam Laundry
J. Hauert
Register of
Mitchell Power Company
W. H. Branch
Davison County Board Proceedings June 25 1918
Davison county South Dakota approves and audits payments to L Miller W B Leister J C Buskirk S Cattrell and Educator School Supply Company. A road appropriation atop a 1912 horse and wagon refund and an abatement in Mt. Vernon. A road plat over 36 104 60 to avoid natural obstructions is authorized with 2.05 acres set for the project. Commissioners bills for Grady Lehman Curtis Jensen and others approved. Sine die adjournment. Certified by County Auditor R A Zangle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Miller
W. B. Leister
J. C. Buskirk
S. Cattrell
Educator School Supply Company
W. Constable
Mt. Vernon
BE. A. Bricker
Sair
John J. Nelson
S. D
Davison County
Commissioner of School and Public Lands
South Dakota
Board of School and Public Lands
State Board of
Davison
C. EF. Grady
C. F. Grady
J. CG. Lehman
A. J. Curtis
Nels Jensen
State of
Ss. I
Mitchell
S. 10
R. A. Zangle
Officers Elected National Guard at Redfield meeting
South Dakota National Guard association elected officers led by President Major G. W. Hurst and Vice President Captain M. L. Shade. The five day National Guard Officers School at Redfield closed with sixty officers returning home and an elaborate encampment setup at Twin Lakes near Redfield. The encampment will move to Ft. Meade on July 9 for five days of target practice and battalion field firing with unknown ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota National Guard Association
Redfield
G. W. Hurst
M. L. Shade
Mitchell
HE. P. Neill
Aberdeen
Burlincame
Madison
EK. P. Neill
W. A. Morris
Boyd Wales
L. P. McNulty
H. P. Speck
National Guard
B. B. Rowley
E. M. Devers
W. R. Dixon
Jones
H. Bert Speck
Twin Lakes
Col. Wales
South Dakota
Huggins
M. C
Ft. Meade
Marksman Course Participants and Five Day Maneuvers
The report notes individuals taking part in the marksman course and five day maneuvers. It highlights training activities, participants, and scheduling within the program.
Blame Placed on Train Crew in Farmer’s Death
Aberdeen coroner’s jury faults the Milwaukee train crew for Geese’s death near Barnard on June 28. Engineer Oscar Ladd and fireman H Wheeler cited for carelessness. No charges yet but potential manslaughter case may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
William Geese
Barnard
Oscar Ladd
H. ©. Wheeler
Geese
Two Drownings Reported In North Dakota and South Dakota
Aberdeen S D reports the drowning of Young a 24 year old farmer from five miles west of Aberdeen in Lake Minneshe Wy Lie Park near the city where he disappeared after stepping into a hole while swimming with four companions. The body was recovered and Coroner Wilson assisted by a diver. Belle Fourche S D notes Gustav Rorvik 22 a homesteader drowned while seining in the Little Missouri River above Camp Crook as heavy rains swelled the stream. John Jacobson escaped, Rorvik disappeared for hours before his body was found downstream. he was single with a brother in Watertown.
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Aberdeen
Young
Lake Minneshe
Wylie Park
Wilson
Belle Fourcche
Missouri River
Camp Crook
Gustav Rorvik
Rorvik
John Jacobson
Watertown
Natural gas strikes artesian well near Wagner
Excitement follows a gas strike at 400 feet in an artesian well on the farm of George Martin southwest of Wagner. Gas escapes from the casing with bright flame and about 25 pounds pressure. J Wagner owns the farm and experts are summoned to assess a possible large gas pocket beneath Charles Mix County southern state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mix County
Coffey Forms 1915 Bank Guarantee Petition
James Coffey, chair of the Democratic state central committee, arrived from Aberdeen to file a petition for a bank guaranty as part of the 1915 legislative session. The move comes on the last day before sworn petitions become required.
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Pierer
S. D
James Coffey
Democratic State Central Committee
Aberdeen
Old soldiers face delay as train derails near Woonsocket
A special train intended to transport veterans to the Gettsyburg reunion derailed seven miles north of Woonsocket. Seven cars left the track but no injuries were reported. The wreck delayed arrival in Mitchell until 5:00 PM, disrupting plans for the trip from Aberdeen.
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Gettysburg
Aberdeen
Woonsocket
Mitchell
Veterans delayed on special train to Gettysburg
Three car special carried 26 waiting veterans to Sioux City where three more sleepers joined. In Chicago the train was converted to a solid sleeper and dining car set. The Aberdeen Elks had used a similar steel train to Gettysburg last week. The wreck delayed arrival until tomorrow after failing to depart at 6:20 p.m. Mitchell travelers included John Nolt John Grace Harry McKeel and W H Gregory.
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Sioux City
Chicago
Milwaukee
Gettysburg
Aberdeen Elks
Mitchell
John Nolt
John Grace
Harry MckKeel
W. H. Gregory
Notice of Hearing Petition for Letters of Administration
Notice is given that Gertrude Metz has filed for letters of administration of Edwin Metz deceased. A hearing is set for July 19, 1913 at 10:00 a.m. in the county court at Mitchell South Dakota. Judge C. Thompson presides and S. Cattrell is clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Davison
Edwin Metz
Gertrude Metz
Walter Metz
Mitchell
Thompson
A. D
D. C
Third Escape Tails Elliott From Reform School
Plankinton South Dakota report says Elliott has now fled reform school a third time wearing only a shirt and socks after several days free. Authorities expect transfer to Sioux Falls penitentiary due to his stubborn conduct and repeated escapes. He previously burned a house in Aurora County and stole a team and a horse during prior efforts.
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Plankinton
S. D
State Reform School
Elliott
Liberty
Reform School
Sioux Rats
Iliott
Aurora County
Jerauld
Rail employee killed by car near Java South Dakota
Mars of Minneapolis, a former Milwaukee Road employee and dispatcher turned brakeman, was killed Sunday night in Java South Dakota while riding atop a box car and fell between two cars. He had quit about a month earlier and gone west after working at various points on the division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
H. BE. Mars
Minneapolis
Fromer
Milwaukee Road
Java
Butte
Mont
Mars
The
Milwaukee
Good Saloon Keeper and the 600-to-1 Law
A witty note questions if a saloon keeper can be good while facing the notorious 600-to-1 law, implying the odds or restrictions he must endure. The remark hints at challenges in regulation and business survival for tavern owners.
Captain Nelson R. Doan Dies in Independence
Captain Nelson R. Doan a longtime Independence resident died Monday June 16 at his brother Luke S Doan’s home near Rush Park after kidney trouble. He served in the Civil War rising to captain with the Eleventh Wisconsin Infantry and participated in Vicksburg and other battles. Buried at Oakwood with U A R members attending. Born February 28 1836 in Missouri he moved to Wisconsin as a youth and later to Independence five years ago. Surviving brothers and sisters include Hiram H Luke S Doan Mrs Razilla C Huie and Jeremiah. The community extends sympathy to the mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson R. Boan
Independence
Iowa
Bulletin-Journal
Nelson R. Doan
Luke S$. Doan
Rush Park
Doan
Baptist Church
Theodore Morning
First Presbyterian Church
Frank A. Baker
R. B. Maines
Oakwood
Lowell
Rutland
Dane County
Wis
First
Wisconsin Infantry
Eleventh
Ile
Vicksburg
Tie
Mobile
Ala
Luke S. Dean
Arly
Free Will Baptist Church
Tutland
Hiram H
Stoughton
Razilla C. Huie
Janesville
Jeremiah
Mitchell, S. D
Luke S. Doan
Capt. Doan
State funds placed in 155 South Dakota banks
State funds are dispersed across 155 banks in SD, with deposits in 14 western and all but six eastern counties. In June, banks held 1.453 million dollars, and last week 800 thousand was distributed to state institutions and common schools ahead of June 15 income fund payments.
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Prawley
Walworth
Yale Students Study Geology of the Hills
A dozen Yale students under Prof. Freeman Ward are camped near Deadwood in the Black Hills. They will spend the summer examining rock and earth structures and will inspect Homestake mine workings.
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Deadwood
S. D
Freeman Ward
Yale University
Yale
Black Hills
New Banks Formed in South Dakota
Articles of incorporation filed for Farmers State Bank of Veblen with $15000 capital led by President CC D Thompson and officers O P Akre and A W Thompson all of Veblen. Bank of Victor in Roberts county with $10000 capital led by N N Powell and officers S K Oscarsen and A G Molander of White Rock. Bank of Effington in Roberts county with $10000 capital led by S B Oscarsen and Newell N Powell with cashier E W Wood of Audubon cited.
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Pierre
S. D
Farmers State Bank of
Veblen
CC. D. Thompson
O. P. Akre
A. W. Thompson
Bank of Victor
Victor
Roberts County
N. N. Powell
8. K. Oscarsen
A. G. Molander
White Rock
Bank of Effington
S. 8. Oscarsen
Newell N. Powell
E. W. Wood
Audubon
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Heal Lobby
Manufacturers’ Association
Watson
Ralph B. Cole
Eighth Ohio
James S. Sherman
Emery
Movement Against
Attorney General
Maynard
M.D. Whitney
Popular Playhouse
L. D. Milne
Curtis
Clarence Johnson
O. C. Thompson
R. C. Warne
Officers School
Hole
Belle Pourche
Chas
Wagner
Coffey
Cardui
Mary Jinks
Treadway
Tenn
Cardus
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Sentorce
Carl
H. FE. Mars
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