Demand General for Grand Jury on Election Case
South Dakota voters discuss summoning a grand jury to investigate alleged election misconduct in Mitchell. Citizens and local officials urge an official inquiry to uncover facts, with mayor and residents calling for impartial scrutiny and potential charges if wrongdoing is found. A state attorney notes no formal action yet.
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Althen-Fowler
Smith
Mitchel
Anybleton
Lauritz Miller
South Dakota
Davison
A.B. Hitchcock
C. T. Litchfeld
George A. Silsby
Robert Lincoln Kelley
Mitchell
Grand Jury
Burns
A.C. Miles
Railway timetable changes affect Pierre riders
Train schedules on the Dakota and other C N W divisions shifted Sunday. Evening departures to Sioux Falls Sioux City and Ontona now at 9 45 rather than 4 35, enabling a 9 40 p m connection with Watertown daily except Sunday. Pierre Rapid City service altered with the morning train going through to Rapid City and the evening train terminating at Pierre.
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Siuion
Dakota
Sioux Falls
Sioux City
Ontona
Reat
Piorro
Rapid City
Black Hills
Huron
Pierre
Cured Drunkard Pierre Faces New Prohibition Penalty
A new provision under the last legislative act imposes a penalty of ten to fifty dollars or imprisonment for up to one month for selling or giving intoxicating liquor to a person who has taken a cure for intoxicants. The act takes effect next month.
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Pierre, Io
Amie
South Dakota Auto Registration Surges This Year
About 21,700 cars are registered in South Dakota with many more not yet numbered. Officials estimate total registrations may reach 30,000 by year end. Fourteen hundred motorcycles have been registered so far, signaling a sharp rise in motor vehicle ownership statewide.
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Stata
Van Benthuysen Captures Track Title at Chicago Meet
Harry van Benthuysen, captain of Mitchell High School, won first in the fourteenth inter scholastic track and field meet at the University of Chicago, clocking a strong time in the events. He previously placed second in the mile last year and is praised for winning every event he entered. His family and school circle note his departure to Brookings next year, ending a anticipated era with Mitchell. The Chicago meet was won by Grange High School, with Graham of University High School notable in sprints and distances.
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Harry van Antiussen
University of Chicago
Mit
Allegar
Owiehe
Nen Sen
South
Dakota
Chicago
Song van Hathuysen Ae Cheng Setinday
Hittehell
D. van Benthuynen
Coliege
Drobkings
Brookings
Ja Grangeigh School
Smith
Graham
University High-School
Jt Chicago
Tournament honors go to Pierre in South Dakota firemen tourney
Belle Fourche hosts the thirty second annual South Dakota State Firemen's Association tournament. Pierre wins the overall cup with fifty three points as Lead and Hot Springs win the Hook and Ladder race. Rhorer and Thit, Pierre members injured, receive the event purse as a gesture. Association adopts new constitution and bylaws. officers elected for 1915 include President C B Freene, Yankton. Vice President J Hooper, Rapid City. Secretary A Oldfield, Redfield.
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South Dakota State Firemen’s Association
Miller
Pierre
Hot Springs
Rhorer
Thit
Ig Jte Association
C. B
Freenes
Yankton
J. Hooper
Rapid City
Snow blankets northern hills causing freeze and outages
Heavy snow fell across the northern hills for the first time in years late in the season, followed by a severe freeze and ice. Reports say four inches to a foot of accumulation at higher elevations, with telegraph wires put out of commission in the mountains.
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Deadwood
Wheat crop forecast shows 1915 rise in South Dakota
Government June crop report predicts a 60 percent rise in South Dakota wheat prospects with spring wheat at near perfect condition. Minnesota and North Dakota lag at 4 percent normal, while South Dakota stands at 40 percent. Estimated yield around 13 bushels per acre could yield about 100 million bushels, lifting state income over 15 million dollars if realized. Acreage sown in SD up 8 percent year over year. The report notes higher prices expected than last year and discusses wheat and barley areas.
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South Dakota
Minnesota
North Dakota
Notre Dame Graduation Marks Eventful Commencement
A chaotic OCR from Notre Dame graduation day describes a sunrise ceremony and large crowd. It notes graduates, speakers, and attendees with scattered names and details, highlighting student participation and applause as the institution conducted its ceremony.
Lyman County Man Pardoned by Byrne
A Lyman County man tied to cattle rusting received a pardon from Governor Byrne. The event followed a plea, with 17 graduates and a state examina tion referenced. Triploma honors mentioned for a Mary Glennon tied to the case.
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Lyman County
Byrne
Ous College
Tr O Flahherty
Pierre
S. D
Byrne Fas
Hert K. Gravel Leach
Hole
Lytian
Silse
Mary Glennon
Academy honors students with history and Christian instruction medals
The Academy department awarded the gold politeness medal to Hayward of Garretson South Dakota. Miss Mario Myran of Mitchell received the history medal and the medal for Christian instruction went to Miss Margarite Pite Gerald of Mitchell.
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Academy Department
Hayward
Garretson
S. D
Mario Myran
Aitchell
Margearite
Pitegerald
Mitchell
Farmer A Willman Dies After Poison and Hanging
A Jeranda county farmer, about fifty, reportedly killed himself by poison and then hanged after worrying the spring crop progress. His body was found in his farmhouse with an empty formaldehyde bottle nearby. He left a widow, four sons, and a daughter. his farm was free of encumbrances and he was financially secure.
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Lane
A. Willman
Jeranda
Willman
Pioneer farmer Andrew Horsted dies after 16 hours in field
Bryant Iowa area reports Andrew Horsted aged 65 found after sixteen hours lying on his Bryant area farm following a paralysis stroke. He lived alone, was found by neighbors after his team left the field and Horsted raised a hand to attract attention.
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Bryant
S. C
Andrew Horated
Hhe
Ndt
Horsted
Robert Warren Safe in England
Robert Warren, reported in Yankton, remains safe in England amid unclear circumstances. Authorities describe tight security and ongoing inquiries, with Warren potentially connected to a wartime investigation and questioned by American agents.
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Robert Warren
England
Frisco Fair Grand Prize Won by Iowa
Frisco fair announces Iowa as grand prize winner in the state agricultural exhibit at the Panama Pacific exposition. Twelve Iowa exhibitors receive honorable mentions, with several earning gold medals and other honors. New York City also garners multiple grand prizes and medals across health, illustrative photography, and other exhibits.
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San Francisco
Coecc Wa
Iowa
Priiver
New York City
Submarine Blockade Harsh on Norway Details from Norway Letter
A letter from Ole Brake, a former resident now in Ortnevik, Norway, describes the German submarine blockade as hard on Norway. It notes slipping times and rising food prices due to reduced supply from England as many vessels carrying food are intercepted or delayed en route to Norway.
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Trent
Norway
Sbmarine
Olef Brake
Ortnevik
England
Nor
Petrified Oak Segment Found Near Rapid City Landmark
In the rough country northwest of Rapid City a large petrified oak section weighing about 1000 pounds was found by D Wheneavi. The piece preserves a woodpecker drilled hole showing the bird’s marks and dating to a century ago. Nearby a rock with carved date 1852 bears a partially legible name.
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Rapid City
Wheneavi
Daniels
Bride to Be Hitchcocks Surprise Shower a Week Prior
Miss Olle Hitchcvex, to marry Mr John Matzigkelt, received a surprise shower at Miss Nora Keen’s home on Thursday. Guests enjoyed a mock wedding and gifts as plans proceed for the wedding at the couple’s home next Tuesday hosted by the Hitchcocks.
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Olle Hitchcvex
John Matzigkelt
Ett
Thureday
Merle Grace
Flora Vermilyea
Gorpridezroor
Emelia Thompson
War
W. A. Hitchcock
Minnesota Street
Rev
A. Tarhart
Today Club
Merton Boyden
John Tuckey
William Seakin
Elizabeth Vermileyen
John Colvin
Lindsay Speaks on Society Work Abroad and War Needs
Mrs Hicks presided as Lindsay spoke briefly on progress of the society abroad and the wartime needs. Mrs Jenkins introduced the speaker and an informal reception followed. A large gathering of ladies and gentlemen, with representatives from sister churches, attended the event and light refreshments were served.
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Lindsay
F. C. Hicks
3. P. Jenkins
Linsay
Tony
Man Driven Insane by Grief for Wife Ruled to Yankton Hospital
A Ruthven youth with grief over his wife has been ordered sent to the Yankton state hospital for the insane. The case centers on the man’s despondency after losing his spouse two years ago and his constant brooding over the tragedy. Medical authorities hope treatment at the state agency will restore his sanity.
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Onida
Thomas Bie
Epi Elge
Wan Fron Ruthven
State’ Hospital
Yankton
Si Tely
Te Song Mtn
Ako
Ito
Prison term for transporting women across states
Irene Sioux City and Lewis Baker pleaded guilty to livery duties at a local establishment. Judge Tripp sentenced them to months in a state penitentiary. The operator transported women to cast houses, violating the Mann Act and prompting federal prosecution.
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Sioux City
Irene
Lewis Baker
Friage Tripp
Iy Falls
Hos Fer
South Dako
Marriage Ceremony in Victor Iowa for Moyaler and Brow
The article describes a double wedding event at Gadolle church in Victor Iowa. Victor Moyaler and his bride and Mion Gene Brow and her groom were celebrated in a late afternoon ceremony. The couple departed by train afterward and another wedding at the same home venue is briefly noted.
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Agat
Stine Wal
Victor Moyaler
Victor
Iowa
Esremony
Gadolle
Fae
Victor Sewna
Mion
Gene Brow
Anugyter
James Kosty
George Dra
Tie Ogee
Iso
Tata
Husband Missing Returns to Father After Disappearance
The destitute Jorgenson family in Dorine County faces grief as the missing husband is believed dead, possibly from an accident or self harm. He was last seen returning with alcohol issues, and his father contends a tragic fate may have occurred. Mrs. Jorgenson and the children will be cared for by her parents.
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Fromineit Ainor
Weyetna
Jorgenson
Papen
Hay Mt
Preabett Brown
Minneapolis
Lameset
Austrian and Italian Front War Report Mixes Figures and Claims
A chaotic dispatch from the Trent front notes 28 000 Austrian troops advancing against Italy with heavy fighting near Cora and Graditea. It cites Italian casualties around 101 00 and reports a destroyed Tolmino ammunition depot. Despite claims of Russian maneuvers and Turkish actions, no clear new Italian advance is confirmed. The piece also lists British losses and air raids, including Karlsruhe bombardment and a tally of killed and missing up to May 31.
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Innisbruck
Tien
Torun
Wendy
Bailard
Releont Rene
Tries
Gulf of Tries
Tomo
Isonzo Ix
Minor
Finnia
Treratacowen
Jone
Vitort
Berlin
Vienna
Peters
Karlsrahe
Karlsruhe
Basta
Hayy
Child Drowned In Watering Trough At Clark County Farm
A sixteen month old girl drowned after falling from a yard near her Clark county home into a watering trough. Police and mother Louise Gottleben attempted rescue but the child perished. The incident highlights dangers on rural farms as authorities review safety measures.
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London
England
Germany
Nska
Sleniawa
Roort
Moseiska
Fred Gottsleben
Clark County
Louise Gottal
Severe weekend storm devastates Kimball area and county wide
A severe wind storm Saturday damaged multiple properties across the county. Farms reported barns torn, towns hit hard with structures destroyed. In one area a man named Samuel Sinitius endured a ruinous loss while nearby others reported unrelated property damage from lightning. High water on the Milwaukee River receded as a railroad bridge was expected to be replaced within days.
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Rat
MT Mawns
Bam
Samuel Sinitius
Chas Siegen
Here
Miezo River
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