Johnson Gandy faction vies for St Louis delegates
Democratic power struggle in South Dakota centers on Johnson and Gandy allied groups vying to nominate ten delegates and ten alternates for the national convention in St Louis. Central committee backs Wilson endorsement, calls for harmony, while Cherry pushes peace and joint talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Johnson
Lee Dakota
St. Louis
James Coffey
Aberdeen
Johnson-Gandy-Coffey
Johnson
Tl. Hl. Gandy
Gandy
Coffey
State Central Committee
State Committee
Rock
WH. J. Rock
U. S. G. Cherry
Sioux Falls
Hanes
Cherry
State Central
Executive Committee
Wilson
A. S. Johnson
H. Gandy
Mr. Cherry
Addomrech
Leaneht
Wileab
Woodrow Wilson
Central Committee
Johnson-Gandy
Senator Wiglinson
Democratic House
Democratic Senate
Democratic State Central Committee
South Dakota
Jefferson
Monroe
Jackson
Rap Johnson
Democratic State Committee
United States of America
St. Louis Mo
Mitchell
W. W. Soule
B. I. Morgan S. A. Ramsey
Jas. S. Foster
Michigan
Capt. Ahern
H. Kirby
Cony Hecticut
Mr. Kirby
Pratt
Chicago
C. W. Adams
Borton
Kelsey
Kelsey Brothers
Firesteek
O. BE. Brown
Andros
Plankinton
Lead Man Terell Arrested for Stealing Dead Man's Clothes
J. B. Terell was arrested on suspicion of rifling a locker at the Ellison hoist and stealing items from the deceased William M. Norman, including boots a watch a miner's lamp underwear and overalls valued at ten dollars while a $100 gold watch and a diamond pin remain unaccounted for. Terell posted bond after a preliminary hearing was adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Terell
Ellison Hoist
William M. Norman
Terell
Norman
Terrel
S Terell
Untold Threats Spark Debate On Naval Conduct
The Springfield Republican discusses whether warning to treat British naval ships as merchant vessels would escalate tensions. The piece weighs potential consequences of provocative threats in wartime diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Republican
Referendum oath clause in South Dakota election act analyzed
Discussion of a proposed referendum on an amendment to the election act references Chapter 202 of 1913. The oath requires circulators to attest to knowing each signer and their eligibility, residence, and signing knowledge, a drastic demand for a complex issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Will Direct Dry Publicity
R N Tlolsaple returned from Westerville Ohio, national headquarters of the Anti Saloon League, to confer with officers on state and national prohibition campaigns. He arranged for William Eli Johnson editor of the New Republic to come to South Maketa to head press publicity for the state drive and direct campaigns for Montana Nebraska and Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Tlolsaple
Westerville
Ohio
Anti-Saloon League
Eli. Johnson
The
New Republic
South Maketa
Johnson
Indian Service
Minnesota
Ife
Montana
Nebrasia
Wyoming
Library Adds Notable New Books For Readers
Mitchell library lists new purchases including Atkinson Sign Painting Up to Now and Collins Boy's Book of Model Aeroplanes. Dewey School and Society praised for parents. Gorky My Childhood and Habits by William James cited as impactful. Seventeen boys and seventeen girls attended story hour. more planned next Saturday at 10:30 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mos
Atkinson
Collins
Mitchell
Fiske
Gorky
William James
Sam Hooker and the Jack Rabbit Trap in Pierre
Sam Isoker, a Perkins County farmer in Pierre South Dakota, tried scattering oats to lure jackrabbits. When that failed, he built a 15 foot square woven wire pen over the oats, triggered by a stick from his house, catching 16 rabbits on the first night. Subsequent snows drove rabbits away and the trap produced no more meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre, S. D
Sam Isoker
Perkins County
Women demand vote rights in Mexico protest
Minneapolis Tribune notes Mexican women push for suffrage and argue if women gain voting power the privilege should extend to Mexican men as well, framing gender equality as a broader political reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Tribune
President cancels South trip as Washington swelters
The Indianapolis Star notes the President may drop plans for a southern visit, citing heat in Washington that makes travel unnecessary. The report highlights the unusually high temperatures and the President's possible shift to stay near the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
Washington
Democrats Endorse Wilson Agenda In South Dakota Gains
South Dakota Democrats in mass convention reaffirm party principles. Delegates from districts elect J. W. Kelley Aberdeen Ed Hart Brookings J. W. Becknell Webster for presidential elector and name Br. 5. Johnson as national committeeman. Resolution backs Underwood tariff currency reform and a strengthened defense amid European war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Kelley
Aberdeen
Ed Hart
Brookings
J. W. Becknell
Webster
Col
Johnson- Gandy-Coffey
Bey
Democrats of
South Dakota
National Democratic Party
Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Europe
Asia
Africa
Republic
St. Louis
United States
Br. 5. Johnson
Harry L. Gandy
Wilson
John R. Russell
Louis N. Crill
R. B. Dowdell
U. S
South Dakota Democrats split as two factions push separate conventions
In a crowded Johnson-Gandy-Coffey gathering in Pierre, resolutions backed Wilson admin and tariff plans while delegates to the national convention were elected. The Rock committee may challenge the Johnson line, as party unity remains elusive amid competing state central bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Committee
Rock
Cherry
Wilson
Dove of Peace
Democratic Party
South Dakota
Johnson-Gandy-Coffey
St. Louis
H. J. Rock
H. J. Rock, Chairman of the State Central Committee
U.S
Gandy
Third
J. Z. Heffren
Deadwood
Richard
Johnson
Robert Dowdell
Campaign committee formed to drive South Dakota party bid
A new Wilson Marshall progressive state committee was named at a city hall conference to back Democrats in South Dakota. The roster includes postmasters and officials from cities such as Watertown, Huron, Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre, Sioux Falls, and many counties, with appointments across Beadle, Codington, Clark, Day, Grant, McCook, Minnehaha, Meade, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson-Marshall
Progressive” State Committee
City Hall
South Dakota
Rock
Johnson
H. A. Wagner
Watertown
Aurora
J. T. Doyle
Plankinton
Beadle
J. WV
Thompson
Huron
Bennet
W. C. Allen
Martin
Campbell
J. J. Fennelon
Pollick
Brown
J. E. Kelley
Aberdeen
Brule
P. J. Quirk
Kimball
Bon Homme
W.W
Clay
A. S. Anderson
Alison
Codington
J. W. Dougherty
Clark
M. Kelley
Raymond
Duel
L. B. Cochran
Clear Lake
Day
M. M. Judge
Webster
Hamlin
Wm. Madden
Castlewood
Davison
E. W.leehan
Mitchell
Grant
C. W. Martins
Milbank
Douglass
F. G. Fensel
Armour
Hardying
Wm. Freid
Buffaloe
Edmunds
Geo. M. Engler
Ipswitch
Hughes
J. N. Holm
Pierre
Hyde
L. E. Whitcher
Highmore
Hand
Dan Heeley
Milles
Gregory
J. P. Beilin
Jerauld
Geo
W. Bachus
Wessington Springs
Kingsbury
T. J. Sullivan
Iroquois
Lyman
Progressive Voters League Outlines City Reform Platform
The Progressive Voters League of Mitchell unveils its platform and officers. It pledges to elect honest capable officials, operate independently, and avoid partisan ties while supporting candidates it deems fit. The group plans broad membership and a later endorsement process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Voters
Municipal’ Voters’ League of
Chicago
H. Fritz
Riscoe E. Satterlee
Vic
L. H. Raber
Fred A. Redline
Tobague of
Mitchell
Eerry
Teague
League Cay
Cinddiate
Potter resigns as Sioux Falls Methodist pastor
Dr. John W. Potter announced his resignation from the First Methodist church in Sioux Falls. Since taking the post five years ago the church built an $80,000 house of worship and grew membership from 400 to 900. He departs May 1 to lead the First Methodist church in Anderson, Indiana, where Dr. Allen will succeed him in Sioux Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
John W. Potter
First Methodist Church
Anderson
Ind
Allen
Anderson Church
Potter
Sioux Malls
Newspaper Snippets Reflect Varied Political Takes
The clippings cite opinions on leadership and governance from The Nashville Banner The Washington Post and other papers. Mentions include Mr Pordaye wealth Mr Ford car manufacturing and Claude Kitchin as a hypothetical leader in a party shift.
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Nashville Banner
Pordaye
Ford
Washington Post
Haiti
New York Morning Telegraph
Claude Kitchin
Democratic Party
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Apostle of
Harmony
Rap Johnson-Gandy Coffey
Court House
John
Jim
Frank
J. E. McNamaree
Miner County
U. Ss. G. Cherry
Minnehaha
B. F. Morgan
Charles Mix County
T. L. White
Jerauld County
S. Venxl
Douglas County
Jacob Wagner
Bon Homme County
Don C. Medberry
Beadle County
Patrick Walsh
Codington County
Bert Harrington
Day County
Martin Ward
Hamlin County
J. R. Chase
Brown County
B.C. Statenroth
Spink County
Win
McClintock
Tripp County
Ack Hale
Meade County
Fred Rowe
Starley County
Arthur C. Howlett
Medette County
Ed Stringer
Custer County
Barney Mullen
Lawrence County
Ruel EK
Dana
Charles J. Gunderson
Vermillion
Despate
Vic Terry
Claremont
Lincoln
Wodrow Wilson
Ag Democrats
U. N. Seaman
Belvidere
Ill
N. L. Davidson
J. F. Atkins
O. J. Raymond
A. Hatten
New Orleans
Florida
Carthage
R. P. Cady
Morris
William S. Johnson
Booeis
Krecent
Sam Hooker
DR. Rock
L. N. Crill
Elk Point
D. Wadsworth
Sioux Walls
F. M. Ziebach
Gann Valley
W.leehan
Ola
Pennington
M. J. Scanlon
Hermosa
S. L
Gettysburk
Perkins
J. KK
Lemmon
Roberts
J. P
Croal
Sisseton
Sanborn
H. J. Hobart
Woonsocket
Stanley
Geo. Phillip
Ft. Pierre
Sully
C. H. Warneck
Onida
Turner
Jas. Mee
Centerville
Tripp
J. W. Schévlin
Winner
Union
T. H
Van
Walworth
Otto Doherr
Shelby
Mellette
J. E. Utterbach
Spink
F. H. Wieland
Redfield
Yankton
Charles Freeny
Carson—Chas
Hardy
Morristown
Fall River
Dr. Bilger
Hot Springs
Faulk
J. A. Rouse
Miranda
Ner
Dewey
T. M. Burns
Timber Lake
Chas
President Wilson
Johnson Land
Voters’ League
Methodist Church
DR. Allen
Anderson Ind
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