Expense Funds To State Officials In South Dakota
South Dakota auditors challenge monthly expense vouchers for supreme court judges and the governor, arguing constitutional and statutory limits. Auditor Handlin says he will withhold payment pending court ruling, despite attorney general opinions. The debate centers on whether such allowances are extra fees or proper reimbursements under chapter 189 and article 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
South Dakota
Handlin
United States
Yehall
Trandlin
Supremr
Murtis
Smith
McVoy
Eer
Wormer
Egwert
C. H. Burke
Summary of pay stance in official duties
A quoted official states that personnel are only performing their duty by coming here and are not entitled to any extra compensation, arguing they are acting per their office and only for potential benefit in the conduct of duties. The remark emphasizes adherence to duty over additional pay.
College Endowment Campaign Reaches Its Goal
Dakota Wesleyan University ends a lengthy fundraising drive, surpassing the $100,000 target by over a thousand dollars with gifts from Mitchell supporters and state donors. The final total, including Rockefeller board gifts, nears $130,000, led by large contributions of 15,000, 7,500, and several 6,000 and 2,500 gifts.
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Dakota Wesleyan
W. G. Seaman
Wesleyan
Seaman
J. P. Jenkins
G. T. Netson Weer
First Methodist Church
Mitchell ‘Onors
General Education Board
Methodist Conference
Dakota Wesleyan University
G. T
Education
University
Davison County
Etter
Phreno Editors and Manager Elected in DWU Election
In a spring election by the Dakota Wesleyan Students association Morris Brumbaugh was chosen editor in chief of the Phreno Cosmian for next year and Perry Druschel won the business manager post. Both belong to the Daedalian literary society.
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Students’ Association of
Dakota Wesleyan
Morris Brumbaugh
Phreno-Cosmian
Perry Druschel
Daedalian Literary Society
Daedalian Thalian ticket wins most posts with one loss
Association picks Violet Jones as president and Helen Gross as vice president. Frank Leffert wins secretary-treasurer while Gross secures the vice presidency. Harold Smith and Walter Smith vie for editor and business manager roles in Phreno Cosmian and Kap pa Phi orders. Georgena Smith and Elva Smith nominated for student association posts. Ross Kelley serves as Kap head.
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Violet Jones
Helen Gross
Frank Leffert
Daedalian- Thalian
Miss Gross
Philomathean Society
Harold Smith
Phreno-Cosmian
Walter BE. Smith
Kappa Phi Literary Order
Georgena Smith
Elva Smith
Thalians
Ross Kelley
Kap
Society Circus In Mitchell A Crowded Local Event
Notable home talent performances at the society circus held Friday and Saturday at the city hall auditorium under St Marys guild. The crowded auditoriums showcased singers dancers and comedians. Organization by Mrs J D Anderson Mrs Sid W Smith Mrs B Barnett Mrs T J Morgans and Mrs W A Heimberger with Heimberger directing all details. A front platform show featured main acts while side show booths and refreshment stands lined the aisles. Street parades before each performance rivaled those of top circus magnates.
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Mitchell
Society
City Hall
St. Mary’s Guild
J. D. Anderson
Sid W. Smith
B. Barnett
T. J. Morgans
W. A. Heimberger
Mitchell student Hobart Brown wins third orator title
Hobart Brown of Mitchell High School won first in the division declamatory and oratorical contest with Regulus to the Carthaginians and will represent Mitchell at the state contest in Brookings May 17. Laur ence Cool and Miss Mera Eno won second in oratory and declamation respectively.
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Hobart Brown
Mitchell High School
Regulus
Brown
Mitchell
Brookngs
Armour High School
Huz © Clark
Platte
Laurence Cool
Mera Eno
Mr. Cool
Maandolin
Zerline Miles
Marie Corbett
North America
Laurance Cool
Hazel Clark
Armour
Opal Lafferty
Claudius
Cynthia
Philip Hague
Howard
Jim
Meran Wno
Prite
Vesta Murray
C. M. Tull
Dakota Wesleyan
T. E. Thompson
Spencer
H. H. Rifenbark
Whitewake
Seniors Win Inter-Class Track Meet at Hitchcock Park
Mitchell high school seniors dominated the inter-class track and field event at Hitchcock Park, finishing with 85 points to Juniors 22 and Sophomores 9. James Salisbury led individuals with 20 points, followed by Harry van Benthuysen and Herbert Wox with 15 each, while Donald Hoon earned 13 for third place. The silver loving cup trophy and medals were awarded by Scallon Bros. Events included Half mile 2:15 with van Benthuysen, 220-yard dash 24 seconds with Fox Salisbury and Hoon, pole vault 10 ft, high hurdles 21 seconds, hammer 96 ft 3 in, and high jump 5 ft 2 in.
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James Salisbury
Mitchell High School
Hitchcock Park
Harry van Benthuysen
Herbert Wox
Donald Hoon
Scallin Bros
van Benthuysen
Coleman
Fox
Salisbury
Hoon
Wilder
Coughlin
Creighton
Knight
Shelby
Officials at the meet name Shelby Hoon and Wilder
Officials at the meet included C. S. Gali as clerk of the course H K Zu ist and Ellis Waiters as judges K Lewallen as starter S R Shelton as timer and L Forte as scorer
Municipal bar plan sparks Aberdeen license fight
Aberdeen South Dakota faces a fresh license dispute as backers push for a municipal saloon. If court contests favor licenses, Aberdeen could authorize 18 municipal saloons under state law with license costs. profits would fund city and school district debt relief and curb underage sales. Proponents cite Lemmon profits of 10 000 to 19 000 yearly and claim 150 000 to 200 000 yearly net for Aberdeen, while opponents warn against dry-vote shifts and insist on stricter enforcement. The plan envisions converting space in the Hatz block for a large, all-day operation with shared partitions removed to handle peak hours.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Rees
Lemmon and Lennox
Sisseton
Lemmon
Homestead
Independent School District
M‘tnors
Hatz Block
Municipal Sa‘enn Ideg
Bennetts Reply Following Rock Johnson Fray
In Yankton South Dakota Dr Rock of Aberdeen criticized Senator EH Johnson a new Democratic United States senator. M M Bennett of Yankton defends Johnson noting Rock’s repeated political missteps and urges letting past issues fade as Tompkins takes Rapid City post.
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Yankton
S. C
Dr. Rock
Aberdeen
Democratic State Committee
EH. S. Johnson
United States
South Dakota
Johnson
M. M. Bennett
Bennett
Mets
William Tompkins
Rapid City
Tompkins
Father and Son Arrested in Arson Charge
Webster S D. On a complaint by State Fire Marshal S BE Crans John Szepaniak and Lawrence Szepaniak of Kosciansko township Day county were arrested on arson charges and held for state circuit court. The two men are father and son and suspected of burning the home they vacated on April 1 after farm foreclosure.
EXPECT CRAWFORD 10 CAMPAIGN FOR STATE PROHIBITION
In Pierre South Dakota a clutter of politics swirls around an initiated act challenge and a possible midwinter campaign. Key figures like Crans Fallon Wallon and Hammond Potwin are mentioned for department posts while others whisper about a broader push for state-wide prohibition next year.
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Insurance Department
George Fallon
Lead
Crans
Wallon
State Securities Commission
See Hammond
Canastota
Thos. Potwin
Lemmon
Stablein
Bank Wrecker Found Guilty in Fort Pierre Case
Pierre South Dakota John Hayes of Fort Pierre found guilty on the third count of second degree forgery in bank wrecking charges after a protracted trial. He was acquitted or discharged on other counts, with one charge dismissed on demurrer and another not guilty by directed verdict. An appeal is planned.
Sunday Storm Fatal to Two in Iowa and Dakota
A Sunday storm in Sioux City and surrounding areas left two men dead and property destroyed. Lars Friez drowned crossing a swollen creek near Bronson, Iowa, while James Dunning from Parker, South Dakota, was killed by a train in a heavy rain. A passenger steamer Harmonic, departing Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, is reported among stormy Lake Superior conditions with fog and rain, but harbor refuges appear toward Port Arthur, and no immediate danger to the vessel is feared.
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Sioux City
Lars Friez
Bronson
James Dunning
Parker
S. D
Duluth
Minn
Harmonic
Sault Ste. Marie
Lake
Allow Auto Travel in Yellowstone Park Opens August Route
Aberdeen South Dakota report notes Yellowstone Trail association head J W Parmley of Ipswich received word from Interior Secretary Franklin K Lane that autos may travel through Yellowstone Park from August to season’s end. The ruling enables motorists to proceed along the park route this year.
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Aberdeen
S. D
J. W. Parmley
Ipswich
Yellowstone Trail Association
Franklin K. Lane
Department of the Interior
Yellowstone Park
Automobiles Given Limited Park Privilege
Fragment from a historical note describes automobiles allowed to tour a park in their machines, a privilege previously denied by the government. The readable portion hints at a policy shift granting access to motorized touring within the park.
Mother Sent to Poor Farm After Train Incident
Mrs Lucia Stad lotto a Swiss woman traveling eastbound on a Milwaukee train from Idaho to New York became violently insane and threw her 2 year old child from the train at Bowdle South Dakota authorities placed her in the county poor farm until her husband can be heard from The child was only slightly injured trainmen credit suction with saving the child from death at about 45 miles per hour The husband was reportedly in Hik River Idaho and word was sent there The family hoped to return to Switzerland but funds were lacking and the journey continued The mental breakdown followed grief over parting from her husband and the strain of the long trip
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Aberdeen
S. D
Lucia Stadlotto
Milwaukee
Idaho
New York
Switzerland
Bowdle
Europe
Hik River
Ida
Switland
Planning More Interest Suits Plows Ahead
Attorney General Caldwell seeks dismissal of the suit against the estate of the late Kirk G Phillips for interest on state funds, arguing statute of limitations. He believes limitations may not bar actions against C B Collins and Charles Cassill, with questions about John Schamber. The state contends much of the bonds were faulty and seals missing, affecting liability.
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C. B. Collins
Charles Cassill
John Schamber
Schamber
Honda
Collins
Deadwood
S. D
South Dakota
GC. C. Caldwell
Kirk G. Phillips
Cassil
U. S
Crawford
Inc
Byrne
Senate
Circuit Court
Phillips
Phillips Estate
Caldwell
Cone Family Puts 1200 Acres Into Grain
Manchester South Dakota reports M C Strub and sons as owners of a large Kansas County area. Former Iowa residents, they have sown 1200 acres of small grain and plan 160 acres of corn. With a tractor they plowed 900 acres in preparation for the season. The farm ranks among the state’s notable bonanza operations.
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Manchester, S. D
M. C. Strub
Manchester
Iowa
Kingsbury County
Plankinton Woman Accidentally Swallows Corrosive Sublimate
Mrs W F Kehm of Plankinton, a prominent resident, was taken ill last night after inadvertently swallowing corrosive sublimate. Medical aid was summoned and her condition is being monitored.
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Plankinton
W. F. Kehm
Headache Tablet Mistaken for Poison Suspect Critical
A person in critical condition after ingesting what appeared to be a corrosive sublimate tablet. The individual intended to take a headaches tablet resembling the other, suggesting a deadly mix up or misidentification in a distressing incident.
Society Circus Draws Crowd at City Hall Event
The Society Circus at City Hall drew a large crowd on opening night with extensive booth attractions. Mrs Anderson oversaw German viands while the Lemon Squeeze booth by Mrs Davison and the Kandy Kitchen featured homemade candies selling out early. Life Tom Thumb and his wife with Mrs Metcalf drew crowds, and the event included the Art Museum display, Parcel Post section, and Fat Woman act. St Mary's Guild of the Episcopal church directed the circus, with Mrs Baughman and Mrs Anderson as fortune tellers and Miss Dunn guarding the lion.
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Nedlam
Art Museum
Kear
Anderson
Jack Porter
Spears
Herman
St. Mary's Guild of
The
Episcopal Church
Citizens rights for Indians planned on Cheyenne River reservation
An investigation by Major McLaughlin and Supervisor Thuceray of the Indian department examines granting citizen rights to Indians in the Cheyenne River reservation. Progressing Indians may assume civil duties and self management, ending ward status and school rights disputes while preserving property and schooling access.
Farm Scenes Wanted for State Booklet
The immigration department seeks farm scenes for a new state advertising pamphlet and exhibit. Farmers or residents of other states may submit photos of farm or home improvements, with farm or home location and name noted on the back for identification.
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Wil
Rockefeller Board
Board of Trustees
ST. Mary's Guild
Ocrator
Prohibition
Pierre
John Hayes
Fort Pierre
Cassile
Cone
Society Circus
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