Congress Tightens Prohibition Enforcement Across States
Congress adds post office riders to curb liquor ads and tighten the Webb Kenyon act. The mail law bans liquor advertisements where local laws prohibit sale, prompting publishers to drop liquor ads nationwide. Supporters cite growing state prohibitions and demand vigorous federal action.
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Congress and Wilson Debate Submarine Authority
Congress debates extending President Wilson's power to arm merchant ships amid fears over surrendering war-declaring rights. The piece argues armed neutrality is reasonable while cautioning future presidents against dangerous precedent and potential misuse.
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German plan to ally Mexico and Japan against the U S
The disclosure of a German scheme to unite Mexico and Japan in a war against the United States sent shockwaves. It notes the January 19 instruction to Ambassador von Bernstorff asking the German minister in Mexico City to propose a war league, while stating the move would not be considered if the United States remained neutral or did not depart from its position.
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A System Fundamentally Wrong in War Aims and Food Distribution
The piece denounces President Wilson's war aims as noble only by outcome and argues his purpose is fixed and uncluttered by events. It cites a Boston daily on grain shortages, blaming food monopolies, poor transport, and a clogged internal commerce system for the crisis, urging open government transport channels.
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Viaduct for South Sanborn urged in Mitchell opinion
A Mitchell writer urges a grade crossing viaduct on South Sanborn Street to replace Milwaukee tracks. He cites 1000 pedestrians daily and 500 vehicles, recounts near misses and injuries, argues improvements protect public safety, and calls for careful cost estimates and railroad cooperation.
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Legislature Through Session in Rapid Push in Pierre
Lawmakers pressed to finish work before noon in Pierre as apportionment bills sparked opposition and adjournment buzz. Governor Worber sent confirmations for appointments to the Senate including a new insurance commissioner and a health inspector. The Senate debated a constitutional amendment on indebtness and development funding for Florida resources.
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Fragmented OCR Text Review Noted for Senate Reference
Unclear OCR fragment contains garbled phrases about a senate matter with names and terms. Key entities are not identifiable. content appears damaged and requires original source for accurate summary.
Wits Win First Great Victory in League Drive
The Political League of South Dakota achieved its first victory as lawmakers backed a constitutional amendment to allow state owned terminal elevators and parking plants. North Dakota senators blocked similar measures. activists eye 1918 ballot attempts while South Dakota units press non partisan organizing and broad support for a friendly administration.
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P I S ADEEIE SG DO 9 CHARIHES BODY
Governor announces appointments to the state boards, naming D. M. Day of Sioux Falls to a six year term on the State Board of Charities and Revisions and confirming comembers to the board of reform. A two year term goes to D. W. Brown of Lead as member of the same board.
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South Dakota Officials Reappointed Amid Political Interest
Geo R. Lanning of Wean and Hush Smith of Howard will serve six years on the state tax commission and six years on the state board of regents, succeeding A M Anderson. The Day appointment to the board of charities stirs politics given his Sioux Falls Argus Leader stance, with rival Press editor C L Dotson opposing Day while supporting Governor Norbeck’s faction.
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Card of Thanks for Mr. Bradley Death
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and for the offerings sent during the death of our mother Mrs. Bradley. The Bradley family expresses gratitude to those who supported them during this time.
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