Library patrons rise as winter reading grows
An uptick in readers at the library boosts reference use and home borrowing. Five hundred fifty five books circulated with ninety two daily volumes. twelve children attended story hour. New titles include The New South and The Southern South, plus travel and Shakespeare editions.
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Ubrart
Tichtime
Mornic O Fig
la Pearce Santa Aginaires
Hovad
American Academy of Political Social
Alor Bushnell Hart
Burke Sees United Party Hope Amid 1915 Political Woes
Sioux Falls dispatch quotes Republican National Committeeman Charles J. Burke expressing confidence in a united party. He criticizes the Democratic administration for tax deficits and waste, praises Republican civil service gains, and notes uncertainty over the 1916 GOP standard bearer with names like Borah Cummins and Taft floated as possibilities. Burke plans to return to Pierre.
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Sioux Falls
SL. D
Republican Party
Republican National
Charles J. Burke
Burke
George Biller
Tongressman
Tarit Inns
Democratic Party
Campain
Burken
Thurke
Hhoever
Tan
Borah
Cummins
Mr. Burke
Pierre
Bishop OGorman Celebrates Fifty Years in Priesthood
Sioux Falls church figures gather at the Carpenter Hotel for a fiftieth anniversary honoring Bishop Thomas O Gorman. Attendees include 75 priests and dignitaries from several states. The banquet for 87 featured white carnations and toasts, marking a milestone in his career and a pivotal moment for the diocese.
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Sioux Falls
Tote Raverci
Ila
Lishon
Thoms O'Gorman
Carpenter Hotel
Funnex
Sige
Thomas A. Fisna
Made Spon
Devotion to the Bishop of Aval Clergy Traced in Verse
A fragmented obituary style tribute recalls the bishop’s ordination half a century ago and his lifelong service. The text highlights a devoted priestly career, church work, and leadership, praising a revered founder, author, patron saint, and supporter of younger workers.
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Athering
Aval Clercy
Churen
Judge Nemesis Exiled After Sioux Falls Continentary Incident
Gregory, an ex-convict tied to a four year penitentiary term for horse theft, roamed Lyman and Rosebud counties with a rifle seeking vengeance on Judge Williamson and others. He was arrested and exiled from South Dakota, sent toward Norfolk with orders not to return without notifying Gregory County authorities.
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Honesteel
A. J. Gregory
Sioux Falls
Rosebud
Minsele
Williamnson
Elrentt
South Dakota
Wilson
Ory County
Die Tor
Norfolk
Tix
Dakota
Gresory County
Gregory County
Gregory
Jude Williamson
Steinnice
Willanson
Tnon
Tudze Will
Urges Car Line to Mitchell and Sioux City
Lill, president of the Mitchell Street railway, promotes an interurban route along the Missouri River from Yankton to Wiehe with a series of stations using water power from the Mississippi. Sioux City Service Co officials will study practicability while noting Mitchell already has a street line, making three South Dakota towns with railways including Sioux Falls and Aberdeen.
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Sioux City
Missouri
Yankon
James River
Wiehe
Mitchell Street Railway Company
Tin
Sioux City Service Company
Ain
Mitchell
South Dakota
Sioux Fails
Aberdeen
Hunter shoots man at Read near Ramona
Ramona area reports a hunting accident as Simpson, a member of a shreshing crew, was shot in the skull by a companion while five men hid in tall grass near a water body. The gunfire occurred as ducks rose. Simpson was rushed to a hospital but his condition remains critical amid efforts to save him.
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Ramona
Simpson
Fred
Jix
Aberdest
James Schnidt
Rose Gu Farrar
Drakemma
Northwestern
Witneses
Schmidt
Theton
Farrar
Oakes
N. D
Inter
Aittine
Lena Sehimmtt
Cited
Hunt Tater
Wilieh
Historic trading post located at the island mouth
A historic exploration party led by Doane Robinson of the state historical society traveled to De Tory this week and located the Iselte House, the furthest Wille trading post found by Lewis and Clark on their 1803 river exploration. The state society aims to fix the site using original minutes and maps.
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Piorre
Doane Robinson
The
Mai Historical Society
de Tory
Iselte House
H Wille
Lewis and Clark
Miegouré
State Historical Sociery
Te Lewle
Clarke
Chapelle Ferecle
Sterling Talks On Newspapers in South Dakota Speech
U.S. Senator Thomas Sterling addresses the University of South Dakota on the role of newspapers in democracy. He argues press power goes beyond reporting, urging journalists to lead public thought with ethics and deep political insight while acknowledging past misuses and the need for higher standards. He cites Harper’s Weekly, Nast, and other papers as examples shaping policy and reform.
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U.S
Thomas
University’ of
South Dakota
Washington
B.C
Rutekec
Ol Tre Powenana
Sterling Salt
Daly Houge
Bistig Toile Sieve
Amon
Royal Hall
Pertforms
Harper's Wi
Thomas Nast
New York
Chicao Tribune
Lorimer
San Francisco Bulletin
Galveston
Coyotes to Meet Notre Dame In South Bend
Team travels to South Bend for a crucial bout with Notre Dame. Three key players including Edward Hengel will be sidelined due to injuries, leaving Dakota Wes and others to shoulder the load.
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Coyotes
Notre Dame
Verminlion
D. Falls
Dakota
Nebraska athletic updates amid injuries and upcoming games
Report from the Nebraska squad details injuries including a fractured arm to Carson and a dislocated elbow affecting the Dakota Wesleyan clash. Captain Ik returns next week while Notre Dame and Nebraska showcase strength, with coach Cortight cautious to prevent further injuries ahead of games against North Dakota and South Dakota.
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Seri Busly
Gophers
Dakota Wesleyan
Carson
Nebraska-Notre
Trishmen
Cortight
Strowgroosings
North Dakota
South Dakota
Solem Rival Faction in Congressional District Contest
S Delt reports Solem as a cut date for honors in the first district while Jolem and the Farmers Equity Exchange back him. The recall alleges Solem is pushed by equity members to enter the field as Dillon of Yankton faces Sioux Falls politicians who align over the Minnehaha county candidate in opposition to C H Dillon.
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S. Delt
Soletie
Jolem
Narmers Equity Hselange
Solem
Equity
Minnehaha County
Congress
Congressna
C. H. Dillon
Yankton
Dead Man Found After Roadside Horse Incident
A late report describes a man found crushed beside a road after horses stood tethered near a wagon. A bystander named Howat extricated him from a dangerous position, with the victim slipping into a deep sleep but later recovering. The exact cause remains unclear whether his peril came from the position or other factors.
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Harry
Doublelrten
Clare
Sas
Iyer
Hems Kieke
South Dakotans Worth 2182 Each in State Revenue Figures
A, based on assessed values, the state's total assessable property stands at 1,271,004,021 dollars. Officials estimate each resident's share at about 2,182 dollars, a figure derived from population-weighted evaluation and the commissioner's calculations for the current year.
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Dierse
South
Union
Night train service between Pierre and Chicago & Northwestern
Night train service from Pierre is resumed after being abandoned last spring due to heavy rainfall and track issues. Northwestern Railway reports the line is in better condition and will restore night travel both to and from Pierre, with crews preparing peak safety measures and ballast improvements.
Saloon Keepers Warned Against Selling to Miners
A Deadwood and Lead saloonkeepers face liquor selling charges as the state attorney general files information in district courts. Investigations show miners were supplied liquor in several towns with over thirty witnesses testifying under oath.
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Deadwood
Indian Arrested On Forgery Charge In South Dakota
White River, S D Philip Ron eaux a mixed blood Sioux Indian of Nosebud reservation was arrested yesterday by Sheriff Stone on a forgery charge. He allegedly passed a $7.50 check drawn on First National Bank of Wood locally, using the name Charles Abourgek, in Murdo after being stranded.
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White River
Philip Roneaux
Sheri Stone
South Dakota
Murdo
Charles Abourgek
Deaon
First National Bank
Wood
Whiskey traders harvest hand site attacked during cargo conflict
Reports describe a clash near the William P. May steamer as a trading party captured cargo and attacked a rival camp. Kelsey led a group, some killed or wounded, then moved to Chapelle Creek and a fort site. Trial testimony in a homicide case recounts shootout details and witness accounts from crew and relatives.
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Piorto 8
Denney Culinotes
Osore
Renee
Best de
William P. May
Kelsey
Wiliam PB
Smoneans Island
Quarrel
Chapelle
Loisel
Emil J Woerth Deemed Vagrant in Court Record
A 10 day confinement allegation shadows Emil J Woerth’s case as a Milwaukee court considers whether he may be released to explain his status. He faces possible pawn shop actions and clothing purchases tied to his alleged need for funds amid a troubled period.
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Miiwani Ormeriy
Rowgresk
Milwaukee
Northville Nasby Arrested on Federal Charge
Aberdeen Northville Nasby arrested yesterday by Deputy United States Marshal and brought before United States Commissioner William Waco for a hearing on a charge of entering. Oscar Nebers of Manse testified via letter, defense counsel L T Van Slike raised point of infraction, bond set at 1000 dollars, J B Townsend and Joseph Jy posted bonds. Matter to be brought to attention of the grand jury.
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Aberdeen
Charles W. Ison
Northville
United States Menshal
United 1 States
William Waco
Oscar Nebers
L. T. van Slike
J. B. Townsend
Josepht
Aberdeen man seeks daughter in elopement case
A resident near Butler searches Aberdeen for his daughter Raeseka who eloped with a Nelekbori farmer. The father, unaware of his son in law’s name, hopes to restore the family bond and bring the couple home. The daughter is about eighteen and may marry with parental consent. No trace of the couple was found in Aberdeen.
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Iaeseka
Butler
Berdeen
Hannal Rasseka
Fara
Law
Raeseka
Taescka
Aberdeen
Interurban plans tied to Mitchell water power project
Sioux City officials reveal a Mitchell Street State Railroad plan to develop Missouri River water power for electric traction in Sioux City and nearby cities. The project, backed by outside capital, envisions a trolley between Omaha and Milwaukee lines, with interurban links among Mitchell, South Dakota towns, and a potential Missouri River power development for motive power.
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Stitchell
C. B. Cassom
Mitchell Street State Railroad Company
Sioux City Journal
H. J. Tills
Sioux City
Yaterday
Slowe City Service Company
Missouri River
Minneapolis
South Dakota
Hun
Mitesell
Mitchell Corporation
Titehell
Omaha
Milwaukee
Ailroad Elations
Mitchell
Hill
Nive
States
College Men and the Wrestle With Whiskers
Whimsical students at State College plan a shaved and unshaved display of facial hair as a novelty event on November 6. The anti shaving rule prompts fear of punishment by the student body while some freshmen worry their whisker efforts will be mistaken for a close shave. Miss Franky Dougan of Mason City visits the Moyer home.
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Col Lise
Franky Dougan
Mason City
A, Ig
F. L. Moyer
Gertrude Mote
Tugo Stern
Fargo
N. Dak
Storla
Aberdeen
Ness
Mitchell
South Dakota
I River
Johneon
Galveston
Tex
Anna Kirfel
Parkston
A. Sith
Orconn
Aes Williamson
Benzebee
Telesty
Golden
Dennis Potter
Redend
Mineneapolis
MF. F
Potter
Harry
Hawn
Bert Plankinton
Local notes from Plankinton and Mitchell area
Local notes report visitors Ruth and Lily Anderson in Plankinton, Wm Long buys 16 West Fifth Ave home, football and staff changes at Sioux Falls college, funeral attendance for Bishop Biller, a fire alarm incident at 221 East Second Ave, and various local happenings including births travels and property work.
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Ruth Anderson
Lily Anderson
Plankinton
Long
Milwaukee
James Nicholl
West Fifth Avenue
Sioux Falls Argus
Sioux Falls College
Mitchells
Sioux Falls
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