Mitchell Urges Six Roads Out of Town Plan and Auto Club
A Commercial club highway committee report backs six directional routes from Mitchell including north to Huron Redfield Aberdeen and south to Parkston Yankton Vermillion and Sioux City plus a southwest link to Stickney Platte Armour and Lake Andes. It urges forming an auto club in Mitchell and Davison county and designs Main street parking with a central 11.25 foot lane and diagonal lines to fit 22.25 feet on either side for easy entry and exit. The proposal cites 735 county autos and aims to boost road value and street safety, with city council review expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Automobile Club
Highway Committee
Commercial Club
Omaha
Black Hills
Huron
Redfield
Aberdeen
Parkston
Yaniton
Vermillion
Sioux City
Stickney
Platte
Armour
Lake Andes
Artesian
Howard
Davison County
Main Street
Gran
National Anti-Saloon League Convention Speakers Named
Columbus reports the program for the national Anti-Saloon League convention in Indianapolis June 26 to 29. Speakers include Dr. Purley Baker Senator Morris Sheppard Dr. Sam Small Judge Samuel Weakley Frederick Landis Wayne Wheeler John G Willacy Joshua Stanfield Ernest Cherrington James Cannon Jr A C Bane Major Dan Morgan Smith S P Spreng Richard Yates Ira Landrith Malcolm Patterson Louis Banks George Stuart Moses Alexander A J Finch Grant Hudson Jonathan Taylor John Wooler Richard Hobson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
The
Anti-Saloon League
Indianapolis
George A. Henry
Purley A Baker
Westerville
Anti-Saloon League of America
Morris Sheppard
Texas
Sam Small
Georgia
D. M.gandier
F. Scott McBride
EB. J. Moore
California
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Samuel D. Weakley
Birmingham
Ala
Frederick Landis
Indiana
J. J. Currant
Wilkesbarre
William H. Anderson
New York
Purley A. Baker
Charles A. Pollock
Fargo
N. C
John G. Willacy
Wayne B. Wheeler
League
Clinton N. Howard
Rochester
N. Y
Joshua Stanfield
James A. White
Ohio
Ernest H. Cherrington
James Cannon, Jr
Virginia
A. C. Bane
National Organization
Dan Morgan Smith
Chicago
S. P. Spreng
Naperville
Ill
Richard Yates
Ira Landrith
Nashville
Tenn
David J. Burrell
Malcolm R. Patterson
Tennessee
Louis Albert Banks
Delaware
George R. Stuart
Knoxville
Moses Alexander
Idaho
T. M Hare
A.J. Finch
Grant M. Hudson
A. J. Barton
Maryland
Colorado
Michigan
Jonathan K. Taylor
Baltimore
John G. Wooler
Wisconsin
Richard P. Hobson
Alabama
Ford boom brings a flash of comedy to grim world
The piece adds a spark of humor to a bleak environment, offering relief through lighthearted performance. Anennda Standard notes the Ford boom's impact as a practical, entertaining force amid hardship.
Jury Deadlock Delays School Principal Assault Case
The township principal faces a retrial May 11 in Alexandria over assault charges against Donald Bailey Arthur Cox and Dale Rowley after juries disagreed in recent weeks. The dispute stemmed from a confrontation with a student over basement access, with both sides accusing the other of starting the fight as locals debate the school’s disciplinary actions.
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Plano Township
Donald Bailey
Arthur Cox
Dale Rowley
Alexandria
Kickapoo Worm Killer Promises Worm Elimination
An advertisement urges parents to treat children for worms using Kickapoo Worm Lozenges. It recommends scold-free care, plain nourishment, outdoor exercise, early bedtimes, and stool monitoring while continuing the lozenges. Price listed as 25 cents at druggists.
Republican State Convention Delegates Sit in Pierre July 5 1916
The Republican Party in South Dakota will hold a delegate convention in Pierre on July 5 1916 at 8 p m to adopt the party platform and conduct other proper business. Representation is by county with a long list of counties and delegate counts. The convention will determine seats for nominees and party officials as provided by law. Signed April 25 1916 by J L Lockhart chairman and C B Powers secretary.
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W. G. Healy
Spokane
Wash
J. O. Walrath
Dakota Wesleyan
Pres
W. G. Seaman
South Dakota
Pierre
Aurora
Beadle
Bennett
Bon Homme
Brookings
Brown
Brule
Buffalo
Butte
Campbell
Charles Mix
Clark
Clay
Codington
Carson
Custer
Davison
Day
Deuel
Dewey
Douglas
Edmunds
Fall River
Faulk
Grant
Gregory
Haakon
Hamlin
Hand
Hanson
Harding
Hughes
Hutchinson
Hyde
Jacksn
Jerauld
Kingsbury
Lake
Lawrence
Lincoln
Lyman
McCook
McPherson
Marshall
Meade
Mellette
Miner
Almelaha
Moody
Pennington
Perkins
Potter
Roberts
Sanborn
Spink
Stanley
Sully
Tripp
Turner
Union
Walworth
Yankton
Ziebach
300 Athletes At Huron Meet
More than 800 entries filed for the Minnesota Dakota intercollegiate conference meet to be held May 26 and 27 at the South Dakota state fairgrounds in Huron. Universities North Dakota and South Dakota expected to field the largest contingents with Hamline likely presenting the strongest individual competitors. Martin Delaney of the Chicago Athletic club returns as referee for his third year, overseeing the track and field events on schedule.
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Huron
D. D
South Dakota State Fairgrounds
University of North Dakota
University of South Dakota
Hamline
Martin Delaney
Chicago Athletic Club
Northwest
Pair Quarrel Loses Children in Custody Battle
A dispute between separated spouses over custody of four children ends with Judge Carl G. Sherwood ordering the children to be sent to the state children’s home at Sioux Falls. The Muelheisen couple, long residents of Crocker, consented to the removal after the joint decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwood
Disbarment Proceedings Begun Against Parker Lawyer
Centerville South Dakota disbarment actions have been filed in the state supreme court against Dan Hanson Parker Turner county states attorney. The affidavit lists nine counts including Hanson allegedly practicing as attorney while serving as Turner county clerk and several other alleged acts of misconduct in official and legal proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Supreme Court of the State
Dan 35. Hanson
Parker
Turner County
Adolph Schultze
Marion
Hanson
Supreme Court
Hardenbrook
Reding
R. B. Tripp
Circuit Court
Detroit Motor Makers Move Toward Consolidation
Detroit Free Press reports plans to consolidate Michigan car makers in New York with over 200 million dollars involved. W C Durant would lead the merged group including General Motors Buick Olds Studebaker Cadillac Continental Maxwell and GM Truck, with J P Morgan and Du Ponts involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Michigan
New York
Detroit Free Press
W. C. Durant
Chevrolet Motor Company
SILYS
General Motor Company
Oakland
Buick
Continental
Maxwell
Cadillac Motor Companies
Studebaker Corporation
Olds Motor Works
General Motors Truck Company
J. P. Morgan
Standard Oil Company
du Pont
Census for Saloons Could Bring Mobridge Fourth Bar
Mobridge South Dakota considers a special census to decide if population growth since 1915 supports a fourth saloon under the 1 to 600 law. Proponents say April votes show 17 percent growth, which could yield $1,100 more license money for another saloon.
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Mobridge
S. D
Is His Case as Desperate as That
The Pittsburgh Gazette Times notes the Colonel opposes abridging the right of women to vote, signaling a stern stance on suffrage and political strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh Gazette-Times
Young Hero Rescues Sister From Approaching Train
Otto Sinecox, a teen, saved his sister from a fast train at Dry Run near the Montana Street bridge on Saturday. He pulled her from the track just as the engine neared, then both slipping back into water to escape unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Otto Sinecox
Montana Street Bridge
Otto
Wesleyan Faces Huron In Early Intercollegiate Track Meet
Wesleyan and Huron College prepare for a spring track duel at Wesleyan field on Saturday evening. Coach Chester Dilton leads a strong Wesleyan squad including June Cass Bob Jordan Clifford Knox Jack Berry and Harry Woodward with Woodward the versatile standout. Events span sprints hurdles jumps and throws with Woodward Jones and Jordan among top contenders for multiple titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan
Chester Dilton
Huron College
Presbyterians
Methodists
June Cass
Bob Jordan
Clifford Knox
Jack Berry
Harry Woodward
Woody
Methodist
Conen Dillon
Cass
Jordan
Woodward
Berry
Hartung
Brizham
Wilder
Knox
Wil
Ellis
Walter
Ross Smith
Whitlow
City Roasted by Hot Winds
A rare heat wave swept the area with 95 degree temperatures and strong winds that stirred up dust, forcing many picnickers and fishermen to depart by noon while crops faced drying risk. Mitchell reported winds from Murdo traveling about 50 miles per hour, with minor crop damage expected. The spell followed several days of extreme warmth lifting crop growth and accelerating corn planting, though a rain shower is hoped for to restore moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Dispatcher
Murdo
Mitchel
Mitchell
New Deadwood Postmaster Installed After Party Change
After eight years of service R E Grimshaw Republican is succeeded as postmaster of Deadwood by Edward McDonald Democrat who has just been appointed to the office and will assume duties at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
S. D
R. E. Grimshaw
Edward McDonald
Falkken Harse and Grimshaw Appointed City Assessor
Falkken Harse becomes city Assessor and Westmaster Mac Donald, a leading state party figure, is county chairman. Both are long time residents of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falkken Harse
Grimshaw
Westmaster Mac Donald
Engagement announced for Sarold G. Meyer and Miss Marie Newell
Miss Marie Newell a Kimball high school teacher and Dakota Wesleyan graduate to wed this summer. The engagement was celebrated with a party hosted by Miss Jessie Root, where guests received towels with announcement cards. Meyer and Newell are well known in the community. Meyer is junior partner in T. Meyer & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarold G. Meyer
aGccur
Marie Newell
Kimball
Jessie Root
Miss Newell
Mr. Meyer
Dakota Wesleyan
Mellette
Meyer
T. Meyer & Son
Wilsons plea for Brandeis confirms Supreme Court nomination
President Wilson read his letter defending Louis Brandeis to the Senate judiciary committee. He called charges against Brandeis intrinsically incredible and said opposition came from interests harmed by Brandeis. No vote was set as the hearing concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Wilson
Louis Brandeis
Supreme Court
Senate Judiciary Committee
Culbertson
Brandeis
Mr. Brandeis
Funeral for Katherine Diehl Held at Graceland Cemetery
Funeral services were conducted Sunday at Graceland cemetery for eight year old Katherine Diehl who died after a week long illness in Butte Montana. The burial followed a procession from Broadbent parlors with Rev. Osgood officiating and a male quartet singing selections. Pallbearers included Paul Young Wallace Macean and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graceland Cemetery
Katherine Diehl
Butte, Mont
Pacific Coast
Lizabeth Diehl
Ray L. Barnson
Broadbent
Diehl
Charles 3S. Osgood
First Congregational Church
A. Williams
S. A. Wise
W. T. Wilson
Bernie Brerton
Paul Young
Wallace Macean
Wallace
Arthur Smith
Harry L. Branson
Richard Smith
Philippine Delegate Reverses Stand on Independence
Manuel Quezon told President Wilson he and followers abandoned near term freedom and urged Congress to pass the House bill granting a renter share of self government while delaying full independence. Quezon asked support for the House bill and opposed the Clarke amendment set for 1920. T. R. Yangoo met with the president as the issue was debated and Wilson pledged to consult with Senate and House leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Manuel Quezon
Phillippine
Wilson
Congress
Quezon
Clarke
Senate
T. R. Yangoo
Philippine Chamber of Commerce
House
Real Estate Transfers in Mitchell Area Listings
Real estate transfers show multiple parcels traded in Mitchell with prices from $1 to $4,500. Names include Meyers, Johnson, Walk, Hathaway, Gaines, Mayhew, Porteous, Jensen, and Wright among others. Transactions reference blocks and additions such as Glee sons, Cooley and Guernsey, Van Eps second, Rowley's add, Morning View.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Johnston
Meyers
Gleesons
Mitchell
Consideration
W. T. Martin
B. V
J. Cook
Cooley and Guernsey
Wright
J. A. Mueller, Jr
van Eps
Tom Johnson
John Walk
Rowley
G. P. Hathaway
A. W. Gaines
Morning View
I. Browne
Mayhew
Porteous
A. H W. Wright
Ann Jensen
D. R. K. Hall
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Highway Committee OF Commercial Club
Auto Club
OF Antisaloon League
Plano Principal
Ethel Pratte
A. J. Elsworth
Frank Weller
Kansas City
Points
Oklahoma
Iowa
Roy Cox
Carpenter, S. D
R. C. Alt
George
Alt
J. O. Dobson
Court Merrill
Sacramento
Calif
W. T. March
Newbury’s
Lead and
J. D. van Benthuysen
van Benthuysen
J. P. Palmer
Widmann Hotel
Fred Renker
Mericourt
N. D
St. Joseph's Hospital
F. M. Byrne
Woonsocket
Geo. W. Egan
Sioux Falls
R. C. Graves
Fulton
Ringling
H. R. Kibee and Son
Atlantic Coast
Florida
A. J. Dix
Minneapolis
Dakota Wesleyan Academy
C. L. Scott
Lorena Langley
Luella McKillip
Parker High School
Mitchell High School
Hitchcock Park
L. E. Beckwith
East Fourth Avenue
Only Way Cleaners
H. A. Jacobs
Palace
Jacobs
William Condran
Erdeen
Aberdeen Wholesale Grocery Company
J. K. Fox
Fremont, Neb
Frank J. Wyth
Sioux’ City
August Williges
John Kurvink
Corn Palace Executive Committee
W. G. Ainslee
East Secons Street
Marle Nash
Spearfish
A. B. Hager
Delvan T. Becker
Mina Becker
Gertrude Metz
Frank Roach
F. J. Herrick
Faith
College Chapel
Alice Schair
Zapata City
Thea Callant
Francis Potter
Kathleen Swartz
Mrs. Clark Warren
Episcopal Church
Ben T. van Metre
Wolsey
T. Meyer
Mt. Vernon
Ruden & Reinhart
Hart
Jay Comfort
A. D. Coleman
Ashton
Dakota Central Telephone Company
Freshmn
C. C. Dillon
H. T. Meade
N. P. Patterson
George Washington National Highway
Savannah
Seattle
W. Wilson
J. K. Mather
Mitchell Commercial Club
Frank M. Byrne
A. B. Darling
J. D. Prenack
Frank Ryan
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Henry Gardner
John Becker
Plankinton
Kansas
Gardner
Eaith Gardner
Ray Fayer
Phillip Nordecker
Guy Smith
Milwaukee
Canton
Lennox
Mr. Smith
John Behrens
East Third Avenue
Birie Branch
Putton
Majorie Herrick
White Lake
Agnes
Hattie Herrick
Tyndall
First Baptist Church
Adam Rueb
Rose Weisser
Robert Lincoln Kelley
Rueb
J. L. Lockhart
C. B. Powers
Motor Makers
I J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. Cheney
NAT. Bank OF Commerce, ‘Voledo, Obio
Flall
All Drugeists
Locomotive
Colleggh Field
Harold G. Meyer
Marin Newele
Melenlypde
Romanch
Supreme Bonch OF
Boston
Dierl
Philippine
General Scott
Pittsburg
Premer Asquith
Colonel House
Ireland
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