Roosevelt Republicans in Mitchell Close On Delegation
At the Roosevelt Republican League meeting in Mitchell on March 6 1912 factions debated delegation selection with two resolutions. A nine member committee was named to pick ten delegates and ten alternates for the national convention and to organize a mass convention for final approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoozeve
Grigsby
Resolutions Committee
H. C. Preston
Preston
Roore
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Re‘publicans
South Dakota
Republican Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Congress
Roosevelt Republican’ League of
Chicago
Harrison
C. M. Harrison
Sioux Falls
Lions Falls
Mr. Harrison
la Vollette-Roosevelt
Vesely
Roosevelt Republican League
Mitchell
League
Spangler
C. Preston
N. P. Bromley
Redfield
Col
Melvin Grogsby
Sioux Falle
T. Wyeritt
George
B. McClelland
la Jollette-Roosevelt
Roosevelt League
Crow Announces Candidacy for States Attorney
J N Crow declares himself candidate for States attorney and a nominating petition circulates among business and professional men. Crow, a respected lawyer and longtime Republican, has been probate judge in the 1880s and has contributed to city development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Crow
States Attorney
Crow
Republican Party
Mrs. George P. Dix Buried at Graceland Cemetery
The body of Mrs. George P. Dix, died Aberdeen March 4 after a two year cancer illness, was brought from Aberdeen to Mitchell this morning. Accompanied by husband and three children, services at the grave were by Rev. W. M. Mair. Pallbearers included K. W. Becker and others. The Dix family pastored a home hotel and were well known in Yankton, Mitchell, and Aberdeen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Dix
Mitchell
Aberdeen
Sidgar Dix
Chicago
Alfred Dix
Leona Dix
Graceland Cemetery
Srief
W. M. Mair
Congregational Church
Messrs. K. VT. Becker
N. R. Kibbee
I. L. Moyer
S. H. Scallin
Robert Burns
W. M. Herbert
Dix
Magog
Quebec
Wisconsin
Dr. Dix
Territory of
Dakota
Yankton
Housekeepers at Neal Convention in Aberdeen South Dakota
Three hundred Brown county women gathered for a housekeepers convention called by the woman's auxiliary of the Aberdeen farmers' institute. They discussed labor-saving methods for farm wives homes and heard lectures from experts on food values and housekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
Brown County
Aberdeen Farmers’ Institute
Sterling Meeting At Pierre For U.S. Senate Candidate
Progressive politicians in Pierre gather this evening for a campaign talk by Hon. Thos Sterling, their candidate for United States senator. The meeting is expected to be lively and stir up their side of the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Thos. Sterling
United States
Four Die In Wabash Wreck At West Lebanon
Four are dead and forty injured after a Wabash Continental Limited wreck in West Lebanon Indiana at night. Victims include Mrs A G Good of Fort Wayne and a Pullman porter named rant plus an unidentified boy. Several others are listed as fatally injured including Thomas Gage Edward Beck Henry Green Ollie Copeman and John Sheridan from Dublin Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lebanon
Ind
Wabash Continental Limited
A. G. Good
Ft. Wayne
Rant
Kansas City
Thomas Gage
Sharksville
Edward Beck
St. Louis
Henry Green
Ollie Copeman
Kingland
Tud
John Sheridan
Dublin
Ireland
Suffragettes Riots Inside Holloway Prison
London reports a series of riots by convicted suffragettes led by Miss Alice Wright of Albany New York inside Holloway Prison. They fought, were forced to disrobe and bathe, then began labor, wardresses tore clothing, and many inmates were sent to solitary confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Holloway
Alice Wright
Albany
N. Y
Town Growing on Many Lines in Lave Area
Lave district notes a nine year old town rapidly expanding with 300 residents and multiple new families. A commercial club plans a large event with free dinner, band, and Dr Hume lecture on seed corn and wheat treatment. Revival adds 35 to church membership. pastorate unsettled. Cattle sale planned March 6. Real estate activity begins to move as spring starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hume
Btockings Agricultural College
Methodist Church
RE. O. Machamer
Dr. Thrall
Congregational Church
Plenty of Money in the Treasury in Pierre South Dakota
The February 29 treasury report shows 505083 cash on hand across all funds. The general fund holds 82565, twine plant fund 21546 rising to 82822, and the permanent school fund sits at 40248.62 with future demands already in the office.
Young editor Griffin seeks Taft golf story for Wheaton mag
W C Griffin, fourteen, editor of the Young American Golfer in Wheaton Illinois, offers President Taft $2.50 for a golf story. He travels the country promoting his Wheaton golf magazine and has pressed the President to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W. C. Griffin
Wheaton, Ill
Taft
Wheaton Golf Magazine
Griffin
White House
MITCHELL PHILOS HOSTS DINNER FOR KAPPA PI ORDER
Last Saturday evening in the Congregational church basement the Thilo Matheans hosted a dinner for the Kappa Pi Order with active and former members present. Dr and Mrs Sune Weir attended as guests of honor, and the event featured decorations in Wappa colors, a seven oclock dinner served by church ladies, a brief social hour, an orchestral program, and vocal numbers on the Victrola. The Philos group was praised for adding to its reputation as hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Thilo- Matheans
Kappa Pihi Order
Sune Weir
Wappas
Philos
Fatal Hay Wagon Accident Kills Local Farmer
Bore Boreson of six miles west of town dies after falling from a load of hay and being run over by his wagon. His son Carl, driving ahead, saves the team and discovers his father crushed in the roadway. He leaves a wife five daughters and a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bore Boreson
Than
Uahead
Mr. Berson
Carl
IWaleyen Club Social Embroidery Lesson Held
Mrs. IR. S. Keen hosted the IWaleyen club Monday afternoon with embroidery and fancy work. Mrs. Bryan led a Bible study continuation, and lunch was served by the hostess. Mrs. Id. K. Mather will entertain next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IR. S. Keen
Iwaleyen Club
Bryan
Id. K. Mather
Deaths and reunions mark Mt Vernon news
Mt Vernon notes a West Freeport trip home for J T W Black and his daughter Mae after their father’s death. Wearn Ivey wed Cora Wabiinger as reported. Mrs Chas Arland dies in Washington. Local events include Sun Shine Rebekah lodge welcomes two members and W R C Circle gathering. townsfolk attend to illness and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
S. D
JT. W. Black
Freeport
Mae
Arthur Gorsett
Id Struder
Sioux City
Wearn Ivey
Cora Wabiinger
Nanover
Local clubs and bridge events entertain Dakota residents
Monday afternoon the Dakota bridge whist club met at Mrs. L. M. Hardy with two tables of ladies playing the Sumes. Mrs. Harry Slade won high score. The Minerva Culture Club discussed social matters and craft activities. Mrs. W. M. Smith hosted the Notre Noue bridge group at her home with prizes to Mrs. J. G. McCartney and light refreshments. Hazel Dutro Barbara McKay and March Cook attended a university girls birthday party with a generous spread and enjoyable activities. Grace and Clara Piper visited Alexandria for the weekend and Be Jolly club members gathered at Mrs. Stella Viet’s home for an afternoon of fancy work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Witkus
Canada
Chas. Arland
Washington
Dakota Bridge Whist
L. M. Hardy
Harry Slade
Minerva Culture Club
W. M. Smith
Nntre Nou Bridge Club
Lawler and
Tifth Avenue
Misess Hazel Dutro
Barbara McKay
March Cook
Be Jolly
Stella Viet
Sixth Avenue West
Woman Placed On Train By Handcar Rescue
A woman passenger narrowly missed the Minneapolis and St. Louis train on the Aberdeen Leola branch at Wetonk a. Railroad men halted the train an interlocking tower mile and a half from Aberdeen until section workers brought a hand car to fetch her. She was then placed aboard and carried to her destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
Mistake to Buy Land in Oregon
Immigration Commissioner Deeds quotes a Portland letter from W S Johnson urging South Dakotans to stay away from Oregon land. Johnson warns boomed markets, high prices, and taxes that would erode profits for buyers on credit in the land of Oregon near San sarck, Stanley County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
D. D
Deeds
South Dakota
W. S. Johnson
Portland
Oregon
Sansarck
Stanley County
South
Peace treaties amended and ratified by Senate vote
The Senate approved the arbitration and peace treaties with England and France after amendments. Senator Bacon shaped limits on arbitration regarding aliens and Monroe doctrine issues. Some skeptics, including Lodge, warn the altered article 3 clause could jeopardize the treaties while Taft and Knox avoided direct comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Senate
United States
England
France
Taft
Secrsbary Knox
Lorimer
Mittin
Reed
Toledo
Chicago
Thenadt
Bacon
Georgia
Lodge
Buffalo Fire Almost Wipes Out Harding County Town
A severe storm and fire nearly destroyed Buffalo, Harding County. Six stores and several buildings burned, estimated losses around 410,000 with insurance covering about half. Firefighters saved the Harding County Bank and several larger stores. the Sletten Mercantile company store ignited the blaze. Water had to be hauled from the Grand River 200 yards away. Buffalo, five years old, expects rapid rebuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Fourche
Buffalo
Seri Os Harding County
Here
Larrger
Hareing County Bank
Sletten Mercantile Company
Sletten
Schenkenberg
Bond
Two Big Grades to Be Cut Out Between Aberdeen and Ortonville
Thomas II Strate, assistant engineer for the Milwaukee road, oversees double track work on the Aberdeen to Ortonville route. The tough Andover to Summit section with two long hills will be leveled and double tracked. Seventy-two miles to cover with completion hoped before cold weather next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Thomas II Strate
Milwaukee Road
Ortonville
Andover
Summit
Strate
Commissioners plan twenty six car seed grain shipment
Pierre S D Stanly county commissioners have filed requests for seed grain enough to form a shipment of twenty six cars. About half will be sent from Philip to the western part of the county and the rest to scattered points. Officials expect ample shipments to handle grain deliveries as distribution begins.
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Wile
Harmony
Roosevelt Mek
H.C. Preston
M. Pp. ‘Bromley
Col. Grigsby
Dhe
Roosevelt Clubs
Watt
Wilson
I. Wilson
Hot Springs
Ila
Rooseveli
Jown Crow
Graceland
Sterling
Indiana
Lave
L Lane
HH. R. Schone
R. B. Smith
A. D. Walpole
Entertan Salem People
Ell
Halcyon Clus
MT. Vernon News
Arthur Olson
Sioux Malls
Sunshine Rebekah Lodge
Delia Timar
Maud Brown
Katie Lee
Owens
I. M. Wateh
Local Society Notes
Grace
Clara Piper
University
Alexandria
Harding
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