Revenue measure debated and paper embargo proposed in Congress
President Wilson's general revenue bill aims to raise about 200 million dollars with 107 million from income tax 17 million from inheritance tax 71 million from war materials tax and 2 million from miscellaneous taxes. It faces questions on substituting customs duties and the impact of federal spending. Congressman Dillon pushes an embargo on print and book paper and pulp products while Canada tightens paper supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Congress
General Fund
United States Treasury
Dillon
Senate
Federal Trade Commission
Canada
United States
Dilon
Community visits and Fourth of July events in Reliance
Local residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Huistendahl and Mrs. Otton Hansen, visit relatives in Reliance while others attend the Kennebec county parade and a big 4th of July celebration. The Reliance ball team beat Murdo 11 to 10 at Kennebec, and the Draper Woman's Club met at Mrs. Albert 12 miles northwest for a noon dinner, election of officers, and a social afternoon with performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Roberts
Dunlap
Iowa
Madge McLaughlin
M. H. Burleson
Draper
B. M. Shoemaker
Kennebec
Phillips Grove
O. J. Murphy’s
Otton Hansen
Oacoma
R. J. Brown
2. Myers
Nihan
Mitchell
Reliance
Murdo
Brick Tremphill
Mae Boury
Chamberlain
Woman's Club of
Albert
A. Beckhart
al. Tobiassen
Wm. Griffith
Secy
J. B. Tobiassen
Treas
W. W. Bowers
Jorith
Local Family Visits Across Armour Island Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Louis Dice and children from Armour arrived Saturday for a brief visit with Mrs Dices sisters Mrs William Williamson and Miss Catherine Dice. Bernard Olson and son and Otto Olson joined BE Marshall and family for a Sunday on the Island picnic. Alfred Hickey came from Sturgis with relatives I W McManus E J Ray and Roy Hickey and the Bohanan family from White River plan to arrive by auto Sunday to join the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Dice
Armour
E. J. Ray
Roy Hickey
W. H. Bohannan
White River
Chamberlain Man Elected Chairman at State GOP Meet
At a late session of the Republican state convention C. B. Powers of Chamberlain was chosen chairman with Sioux Falls as headquarters. C. H. Burke became permanent chair. The platform mildly endorses equal suffrage and prohibition, favors simplifying primary elections, endorses rural credits, condemns Wilson Mexican policy and the Democratic administration, and backs Republican nominees and tariff policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Great Orchard Disappears as Farmers Shift from Apples to Corn
Sioux Falls reports the Alderman fruit farm near Hurley once the state's largest apple orchard is fading away under new owners who prefer corn. The orchard yielded up to 10,000 bushels annually in its prime, drawing visitors to witness harvests and admired for size and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
Alderman Fruit Farm
Hurley
South Dakota
Niles
Bring L Hoyt Back for Theft
Lester Hoyt was brought back from Joliet prison to Mitchell by Sheriff I F Owen to stand trial for grand larceny. He waived examination in municipal court and was bound over to the next term of circuit court on $1000 bail for stealing a horse and buggy, harness, and a watch valued at $300 from James Keen. Evidence pointed to Hoyt as thief and local officials had searched for him after his disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Lester Hoyt
Mitchell
I. F. Owen
W. M. Herbert
Hoyt
James Keen
Ill
Owens
State
Local residents enjoy holiday visits and travel stories
Community members report trips and family visits from Deadwood to Lake Okaboji Iowa and White River. Residents include Rev. B I Hubbard, Phil Bowers, B B Blaine of Page Nebraska, Mrs H Michaelson, Mrs W Ernest under care, and Louder families visiting Lyle Louder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. I. Hubbard
Deadwood
Phil Bowers
Honmy
Lake Okaboji
B. B. Blaine
Page Nebr
Henry Michaelson
H. Colson
Omaha
John Linton
W. Ernest
Pierre
A. H
J. B. Tobiasson
A. Beckhart
Joe Beach
Emil Peterson
White River
A. N. Louder
Huron
Lyle
A. N
Lylé Louder
Wm. Spears
Dowling
Borders
Andrew Dyson
Srp
Oleewild Lave
Anna
Mildred
Kettelson
Chamberlain
Bind Young Antelope
Pierre South Dakota state game warden Hedrick reports about a dozen young antelope were captured north of Belle Fourche this spring and are being cared for at a ranch in Butte County until they are old enough for transfer to the state park near Custer. The plan aims to begin a herd on the reserve but locating antelope there has been difficult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
S. D
Hedrick
Belle Fourche
Butte County
Custer
Poor press bureau cannot turn defeat into victory
A belligerent European power struggles to spin a defeat into progress, echoing a wary tone of official reportage and defensive messaging amid ongoing hostilities. The description highlights internal limits in propaganda efforts and the gap between rhetoric and military reality.
Crack Athletes in State Guard
New York City officers of the Amateur Athletic Union plan a nationwide roster of soldier athletes in state militias serving near the Mexican border. Circulation will collect names ages clubs and athletic specialties with regiments and mailing routes. Pamphlets will be updated regularly to aid families officials and sports enthusiasts alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Amateur Athletic Union
States
Death of Harry Buskirk 41 in Mitchell Illinois
Harry L. Buskirk died at 12 30 this morning at his parents home 302 West first avenue after a two year illness. He was born April 3 41 years ago in Illinois and moved to Mitchell nine years ago where he has lived since. Tuberculosis of the bone led to his death. Private services are set for 2 30 Sunday afternoon followed by a public service at First Baptist Church at 5 oclock Rev Charles Sumner Osgood to preside. J O O I lodge will conduct funeral at the grave with pallbearers from the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Buskirk
J. C. Buskirk
West
First Avenue
Mr. Buskirk
Illinois
Mitchell
First Baptist Church
Charles Sumner Osgood
Robert Lincoln Kelley
Buskirk
I O O F Installation Of Officers Held
Installation of officers for the coming six months conducted at a recent I O O F meeting. Post Grand Master S W Rowley officiated. New officers include Noble Grand D G Cox Vice Grand B Waite Warden W W Reams Conductor Fritz Peters Inside Guardian Geo Halsey Outside Guardian C H Arundel. A luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Rowley
Noble Grand
D. G. Cox
H. Nedrow
B. Waite
W. W. Reams
Earlastman
Fritz Peters
Inside Guardian
Geo. Halsey
Outside Guardian
C. H. Arundel
Joseph Orr
Wm. Dethlefs
Gus Hrdman
Jay McTain
Stranger Dies From Injuries After Marion Junction Strike
William Shellharm, a stranger injured when struck by a Milwaukee passenger at Marion Junction, died at noon. He had a broken back and paralyzed spine, with no recovery possible. He was taken to Nobles undertaking parlors and will likely be buried by the county. He could not provide relatives or a notifying contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shellharm
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Milwaukee
Marion Junction
Noble’s Undertaking
Milwaukee Railroad
Mitchell
Shellharm
Walter H Wilkinson Funeral Today
Funeral services for Walter H Wilkinson were held at 8 am at his residence 315 North Wisconsin street. Masonic lodge members and a few friends attended. services were conducted by the Masonic order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Wilkinson
North
Wisconsin Street
Masonic Order
Masonic Lodge
Wilkin
Funeral of Lennox resident listed pallbearers and attendees
Rev. Charles Sumner Osgood offered the prayer as the body was escorted to Milwaukee and sent to Lennox for morning passenger. William T. Rush accompanied the remains to Mr Wilkinson's former home for tomorrow afternoon services. Six close family friends served as pallbearers: J H L Davis, W df Coaves, J J Williams, W M White, J G Johnson, Buell jyans. Harry J Wilkinson of Lennox and Mrs Ya May Langley of Willtow Lake S S l were present with two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sumner Osgood
Milwaukee
Lodge
Lennox
William T. Rush
Mr. Wilkinson
J. Hl. Davis
W. Df. Coaves
J. J. Williams
W. M. White
J. G. Johnson
Buell Jyans
Harry J. Wilkinson
Ya May Langley
Wiltow Lake
S&s
Jlennox
Guardsmen Report For Federal Duty At Camp Hagman
South Dakota National Guard is mustered into federal service under President Wilson. The unit undergoes federal medical inspection and Bertillon fingerprinting as it prepares for potential border deployment. At least a week more for processing, with ten day ration contracts and new equipment issues underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp
War Department
Mobilizaton
Washingon
United States
L. J. Owen
Regular Army Medical Corps
Canton
Troward
Mitchell
Lemmon
Pierre Company I
Aberdeen
Rapid City
Tlarry de Malignon
Paul H. Beckman
Bible conference speakers listed for Lake Madison event
Dr J S Hoagland and Dean V Gilliland are named speakers for the Lake Madison Bible conference on July 12 13 and 14 with topics The Place of Miracle in our Modern Faith and Present Dry Missionary Opportunity. Local notes cover licenses visits and regional news including a marriage license for Len Watson and Elizabeth Lacknit and various town movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priday's
J. S. Hoagland
Dean
V. Gilliland
Lake Madison
Dr. Hoagland
Dean Gilliland
John Berry
Chicago
Ss. P. Jones
Woonsocket
Governors at South Dakota Republican convention in Pierre
Governors were well represented at the late Republican convention in Pierre. The list included Governor F. M. Byrne and ex-Governors C. NoWerreid of Aberdeen H. Wired of Clark. Peter Norbeck, present lieutenant governor and Republican nominee to succeed Byrne, was in evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D
Pierre
F. M. Byrne
C. NoWerreid
Aberdeen
H. Wired
Clark
Peter Norbeck
Byrne
Mitchell News Roundup Highlights Visits and Local Events
W T Rush returned from Lennox with W T Wilkinson's body. George Whyte came back from Truron Ruskin park. J A Johnson traveled Mit chell en route to Mt Vernon after eastern state University of South Dakota visits. W E Smith left for Plankinton on a business trip after Mitchell victory. Marion Wiess visited Mitchell friends before Illinois return. Mr and Mrs George W H Logan arrive for summer in Mitchell staying at 302 Mast Worth avenue. Teachers exams set for July 20 21 at the university. Make up courses offered for July 26 failing students. The Mitchell band held a strong concert on the court house lawn with improving future performances. Born to Mr and Mrs William C Rempfer of Parkston a daughter. Lightning struck near G A Carlow house injuring Mrs Carlow and killing the family dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Watson
Elizabeth Lacknit
Parkston
County Board of Equalization
George S$. Culver
Corsica Globe
Mitchell
Redfield
Camp Slagman
Minnehaha County
Sioux Walls
A. Clark
Wiliam Durkee
Lauritz Miller
Pierre
Republican Party
F. H. Greenwald
Neosho
W. S. Shepherd
Methodist Church
S. T. Brainard
Lake Okoboji
S. J. Mather
Wessington Springs
J. A. Johnson
Mt. Vernon
University of South Dakota
George WH. Logan
F. 8
Turney
Mast Wourth Avenue
Mitchells Triumph Over Ethan In Sunlit Town Ballgame
A poorly played contest at Tilehcock Park ends with Mitchell pickup team scoring five runs while Ethan team settles for a lone marker. Crowds fade as both sides stumble through errors and routine plays, though Mitchell shows slight edge in late innings with key hits including a double by Gilmore and a fielder’s choice run. Ford Dingler officiates as Ethan and Mitchell exchange misplays in a game marked by sluggish fielding and minimal suspense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atl Tilehcock Park
Mitchell
Emthan
Cass
McGrath
Clements
Dougan
Payne
Gilmore
Peterson
Hyatt
Ott
Ethan
Plumb
Levine
Smith
Zard
Yard
P. Mwthan
Iier
Nolt
Tilgatt
Peters
Hoffman
Schlick
P. Ford Dingler
State Tennis Tourney Opens In Sioux Falls
Arrangements completed for the annual South Dakota Tennis Association tournament in Sioux Falls starting June 17 and lasting several days. Local players will entertain visiting players in off days. Strong turnout expected with top players from the state and northwest and hopes that former records may be broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
South Dakota Tennis Association
Northwest
Misfortune Comes Again in Britton South Dakota
Mrs J I Moore wife of a Marshall County farmer ended her life by hanging after the destruction of the family home by fire and the death of a little daughter. She left a baby and three other children. The family formerly lived in Missouri and remains were shipped there for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britton
S. D
J. 1. Moore
Marshall County
Hadeen
Missouri
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Russia
Vivian
M. E
Bunton
Nellie Winter
Lyman County
Oregon
J. M
BE. J
P. BH. Winter
Qokaton
M. P. Kerlin
C. M. Corey
Wendie
John W. Quass
Cedar Rapids
J. R. Quass
Olive Iverson
Lead
Iverson
Chas
Midland
Main Street
Murdo Hotel
Oliaton
Will Hendrickson
Forge, N. D
Lyman County News
Oscar Huistendahl
Mckemmie
Power
G. O
Sioux Paul
L. Hoyt
Shertff Owens
Joliet Prison
Harry Buskirk
Rowley
Stranger
WM. Shelewarm
W. H. Wilkinson
Washington
T. Catron
United States Infantry
Fort Douglas
Wis
J. W. Everington
Fort Meade
Medical Corps
Frank Arnold
Des Moines
J. J1. Davis
Cologne
Rosebud
P. W. Kelley
A. B. Darling
Tae
Gann Valley
Storla
Yankton
J. A. Cornwell
Francis Cornwell
Faulkton
C. W. Derr
Draper- Derr
Ted Cornwell
August Bundt
Wolsey
Carl Saunders
East First Street
W. H. Conyes
Plankinton Mail
Jamies Reed
W. T. Rush
W. T. Wilkinson
George Whyte
Truron
Ruskin Park
W.E. Smith
Wthan
Plankinton
Marion Wiess
Ilva Smith
Alpena
Inllinois
Court House Lawn
William C. Rempfer
Rempfer
G. A. Carlow House
Shin
ING Spar
Sele
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