Former local teacher honored and a town shocked by tragedy
The article notes J. M. Breckenridge earning a Doctor of Philosophy after leaving Mitchell high school for Wisconsin. It also recounts a violent incident where Rawn was shot during a stairway burglary, died, and prompted mourning and police action in Monon and Winnetka.
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J. M. Breckenridge
University of Wisconsin
Mitchell High School
Breckenridge
Wisconsin
Welsbach Mantle Co
Gloucester
N. J
Vienna
Columbia University
Railroad President Shot and Killed in Winnetka
I G Rawn president of the Monon route was shot dead by a burglar at his Winnetka home near Chicago early today. Mrs. Rawn awakened her husband as the intruder fired and fled. The event sent shock through the railroad world as authorities investigated the motive and identity of the assailant.
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Rawn
Ralph G. Coburn
Monon Road
Ann
The
Monon
Illinois Central
Delaware
Ohio
R. C. Brinkley
David N. Bigelow
Chicago
E. C. Field
I. G. Rawn
Winnetka,ll
Twelve Thousand Dollars Set for South Dakota Soldiers
Pierre South Dakota officials list First South Dakota regiment members due from Philippines service claims totaling just over fifteen thousand dollars. Twenty percent goes to the attorney, leaving about twelve thousand for the soldiers in sums from cents to seventy five dollars. Mrs Jennie Mathews of Rockford Iowa visits May or A B Hitchcock.
Sunday Convention of Davison County Sunday School Held
The Davison county Sunday School convention met at the Methodist church with afternoon and evening sessions. Talks by four teachers stressed Bible-centered instruction and timely lessons. Mrs. Lindquist urged personal work, and Judge Ben B. Lindsey was cited for Denver boys' work. Officers were elected: Morris, Shannon, McDonald, Clark, and Mrs. Anderson.
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Davison County
Methodist Church
Congregational Sunday School
L. A. Williams
F. S. Turney
W. M. McDonald
Mt. Vernon
C. M. Peck
S. E. Morris
Mitchell
Frank Shannon
Ethan
H. C. Clark
Loomis
Alec Anderson
Must Pay Rebate To 2 Cent Fare In Oklahoma
Oklahoma City railroads must not charge more than 2 cents per mile for passenger transport within the state after today. The State Corporation Commission orders carriers who were set at 3 cents per mile by a federal court to print the exact fare on tickets. Passengers may claim a rebate if the supreme court upholds the 2-cent rate.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
State Corporation Commission
Supreme Court
Land price assessment lags selling prices in South Dakota counties
A summary by T. A. Polleys shows in thirteen eastern counties of South Dakota the average land selling price at 38.10 per acre versus an average assessment of 8.51 per acre, a 23.39 percent ratio. Union records the lowest ratio at 18.89 percent and Hughes the highest at 27.17 percent, with most counties near 20 percent.
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T. A. Polleys
Omaha Road
Codington
Clark
Spink
Bookings
Hughes
Minnehaha
McCook
Hanson
Davison
Union
Clay
Yankton
Union County
Hughes County
Rain Storm Mars Dry Farming Meet Opens in Rapid City
The Dry Farming congress opened in Rapid City South Dakota amid unfavorable conditions as heavy rain storms disrupted plans and raised doubts about crop strategies. Delegates from farming regions gathered to discuss dry farming techniques and weather impacts on yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MARS
Rapid City
Congress
Labor would write new constitutions in the west
The Western Federation of Miners plans a miners and laborers party in New Mexico and Arizona to secure an eight hour day in constitutions. They seek employer liability and elimination of contributory negligence, plus recall initiative referendum bank guaranty and a clause barring state court injunctions in labor disputes.
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Denver
Colo
Western Federation of Miners
Miners’ and Laborers
New Mexico
Arizona
Double Sign Promotes Buy Now, Leave Goods Later
A cross street shop displays a leading sign urging customers to "Stop in and Get Your Goods and Leave Them Until You Are on Your Way Home" on the west side and "Don't Forget to Come in and Get the Goods You Bought This Morning" on the east side. The display extends toward a Jersey ferry intending to capture through-traffic and trade.
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New York Press
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Hart Schaffner & Marx
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Wilson Bros
Manhattan
Hart Schaffner & Macs
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Jennie Mathews
Rockford, Iowa
A. B. Hitchcock
E. C. Lindquist
Sioux Falls
Pierre
South Dakota
Larson
William Soule
Willis
Mark C. Rick
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