Vermillion Controversy Sparks Mitchell Debate Over Athletics
The Vermillion controversy at the 1899 state convention inflamed Mitchell and college factions. The piece defends the university against Republican attacks, cites the Western Inter-Collegiate Amateur Athletic Association rules, and notes disqualifications for cash prize races. It argues eastern colleges demand stricter amateur standards and calls for improved supervision and a college president conference. It also includes brief local notices and ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University
Mitchell
Ihe
Western Inter-Collegiate Amateur Athletic Association
Middle West
Chicago
Brookings
Yankton
Great Eastern
W. B. Curtis
American Athletic Union
Harry Cornish
Chicago Athletic Club
America
Mr. Jordan
Albert Burkland
Vermillion
Opera House
Dakota University
U.S. D
Dakota Republican
D. U
Rodes
Rodee
Local Notices and Community Updates from Mitchell
Local items report Dr Amermway extracting teeth pain free and Koch's department store advertising friendly service. Miss Sara Scallin visits for vacation. Rev Geo Williams lectured in Mitchell on The Spaniard. Huyck and Laurson plan summer work at Spencer Grain Co. Hollands move to Mitchell. Public works include Long distance phone ready. Various notices include bank improvements and West Point admission discussions for Eugene McGovern. Intercollegiate oratorical contest results described with judge scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Koch
Sara Scallin
Scotland
Geo. Williams
Alexandria
Presbyterian
Edgar Huyck
Emil Laurson
Lennox
Spencer Grain Co
Wm. Hollands
Milback
City
Mitchell
East First Street
W. H. Hollands
Lincoln as a lawyer and early patent success
A Chicago patent case in Springfield drew Abraham Lincoln into a defense alliance. Lincoln hired a city expert to study mechanics, drilled witnesses, and cross examined with precision. The result boosted his reputation, guiding his later patent right cases across multiple states.
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Abe
United States
Springfield
Lincoln
Chicago
New York
Abe Lincoln
Washington
St. Louis
Iowa
Ohio
Kentucky
Michigan
Thomas Lewis
Leslie’s
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J. E. Lilly
Hannibal Mo
S. H. Scallin
Karl
L. O. Gale
J. N. Crow
Koch’s
Henry
Geo. H. Rew
Armour
S. Clark
Earl Bobb
Eric
Fr. W. Bailey
Mt. Vernon
Frank Howard
Branson
First National Bank
Eugene McGovern
West Point
Eugene
Burke
Smith
Secretary of Ail
Mitchell and Wahpeton
N.D
Hubbard
Sand Hubbard
Wahpeton
Pete
Miller & McCurdy
Chamberlain
G. H. Wilson
Liveryman
Burgettatown
Washington Co
J. H. McLean
S. B. Scallin
DeWitt
Shiloh
Boges
Thomas Thurman
Troy
L. O. Gale’s
H. E. Thompson
Milledgeville
Swift
Atlanta
Georgia
Thompson
Moline
Perry
WM. Koch
A. T. McGovern & Sons
South Dakota
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