Richards Primary Law Defeated by Narrow Margin
St Paul dispatch reports Hughes leads in Minnesota with 182 246 to 182 152 after 18 counties counted. Official canvass may shift totals. amendments and Law No 1 confusion arose from misaligned unofficial returns. Norbeck and other ticket results show close races as five counties await electors and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trim Hughes
St. Paul
Minn
Hughes
Hennepin County
Wilson
Hennepin
Richards
Huron
Charles Mix
Michards
Norbeck
Rinehart
MceMasters
Anderson
Rood
Bird
Handlin
Helgerson
Fergen
Knight
Milners
Caldwell
Conroy
Luge
Chamberlain
Wells
Boe
Supreme Court
McCoy
Marquis
Notice to Creditors Estate of John Frederick Riecke
Dora Riecke executrix announces a four month claim period for all creditors and claimants against the estate of John Frederick Riecke deceased. Claims with vouchers must be presented to the executrix at her Baker Township residence in Davison County South Dakota. Dated November 11 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Frederick Riecke
Dora Riecke
Baker Township
Davison
South Dakota
Apportionment Drive for South Dakota Counties
A proposal before the coming session seeks reapportionment following the last census. Since then Mellette Bennett Haakon Jackson and Jones have become newly organized counties not in the prior map. Mellette and Bennett have been tied to Tripp and Haakon Jackson were in Stanley county’s district before division, now lack separate representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellette
Bennett
Tripp
Haaker
Jackson
Stanley County
Heir to French Estate Could Be Worth a Quarter Million
H. W. Davies, recently inheriting a small estate from his father and a later maternal line, stands to gain a vast French inheritance. Dispatches confirm an flawless title to a villa and several hundred acres near the Swiss border, valued at 150 000 to 250 000 dollars, with formal possession expected soon as legal matters proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portune
H. W. Davies
Mr. Davies
France
Fleur-De-Lis
General de la Salle
Lis
Switzerland
Davies
Stout
Mr. Stout
San Benito
Texas
South Dakota
Milwaukee Company fights Adamson law in South Dakota
Milwaukee system attorney G Porter of Aberdeen files in Sioux Falls a suit to block the Adamson law from taking effect, seeking a temporary injunction and asserting unconstitutionality and indefiniteness. The suit names railway and labor leaders as defendants and cites thirteen reasons for injunction. The action covers trains east of Mobridge with separate contracts from those to the west. Separately the AFL, at Baltimore, votes against compulsory strikes and lockouts prior to merits investigation, urging freedom of association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
De—Wm
G. Porter
Aberdeen
Milwaukee System
North
South Dakota
United States
Milwaukee Company
Porter
Mobridge
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company
Marshall W. Barden
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Frank IL. Springer
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
John J. Brandt
Order of Railway Conductors
John W. Algier
Brotherhood Railroad
Wiliam Aggas
Oscar A. Mattice
Edward Belanger
Lisle F. Sweeney
William R. Foster
August C. Zick
William N. Melby
Ralph Stocks
Robert P. Stewart
Judicial District of
Baltimore
American Federation of Labor
Wilson
Con Men Gang Sentenced in Davenport Plea Guilty
J W Reeves John Brown and Harold Ward members of a confidence gang were sentenced in Davenport after pleading guilty. Judge Donegan imposed indeterminate terms with a maximum of three years each and the group faces transfer to Fort Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
J. W. Reeves
John Brown
Harold Ward
Iowa
Illinois
Missouri
Donegan
Fort Madison
Prisoners Given Uv Pierre D Governor Byrne Has
Prisoners are reported to have been given special treatment in the wake of actions involving Governor Byrne. Details remain sparse but officials confirm measures affecting inmate conditions and oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uv. Pierre
Overnor Byrne
The
Elks Lodge
Saxophone
Milwaukee, Wis
Three Men Sought in New Ulm Burglary Case
Thos Kennedy and William J. Smith were wanted in New Ulm Minnesota on burglary charges. They were held at Huron for Sheriff Wm Julius who secured the papers. The governor granted a pardon to Jesse Workman from Brookings County on a larceny charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos, Kennedy
William J. Smith
New Ulm
Minn
Huron
Wm. J. Julius
Jesse Workman
Brookings County
Brookings New School of War Named in National Defense Plan
Chicago orders from the War Department designate twenty five to thirty colleges as army training schools in the central division. Culver Military Academy and Ohio State University join others under the national defense act with uniform military instruction aligned to West Point. Brookings based South Dakota State College is listed for an infantry unit in the senior division along with Culver, Ohio State, and St. Thomas College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Army Training Schools
Central Division
War Department
Washington
National Defense Act
West Point
Culver Military Academy
Culver
Ind
Ohio State University
Columbus
South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts
Brookings
S. D
College of St. Thomas
St. Paul
Minn
Balfe Opera At Metropolitan Receives Mixed Crowds
A revised version of Balfe’s The Bohemian Girl played to a good audience at the Metropolitan last night. Albert Wallerstedt and Harold Blake gave pleasing performances, with Miss Jeanette Wells in the title role. The Gypsy acrobats drew the loudest applause, while the chorus and lack of orchestra reduced the overall quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balfe
Metropolitan
Albert Wallerstedt
Harold Blake
Mr. Wallerstedt
Count Arnheim
Mr. Blake
Thaddeus
Jeanette Wells
Arline
Francis Tyler
Trapping Muskrats Out of Season Brings Fines in Pierre
Audrey Baker of Bruce was found guilty on eight counts for trapping muskrats out of season and fined 844 dollars plus a 30 day jail term. In the same area Thos. B. Olson paid 116.40 and Anton Hust 100 for similar convictions as the muskrat trapping season opened November 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
S. D
Audrey Baker
Bruce
Thos. B. Olson
Anton Hust
Wilson Proclaims Thanksgiving Day in Washington
President Wilson issues a formal proclamation designating Thursday November 30 as Thanksgiving Day in the United States. The proclamation marks a national observance and calls on all citizens to pause for gratitude and reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Woman Kills Wild Bull to Save Father in Memphis
Mrs. Thomas shot the attacking wild bull to save her father J. B. Cates who was gored after crossing a field in Memphis Tennessee. The dogged act halted the animal’s charge and the father survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wild Bull
Engagement announced for Melissa Walrath and William North
The engagement was announced at a shower honoring Miss Mary Louise Burns and Miss Florence Walrath, with Mrs. Howard Brodstrup and Miss Melissa Walrath hosting at 208 West Second Avenue. Guests were entertained with tea, ribbons, and gift reveal, as Miss Ruth Treyithick, Miss Lucile Bobb, and Miss Marion Walrath served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissa Walrath
C. W. Walrath
Wm. North
Mary Louise Burns
Florence Walrath
GC. W
Ruth Treyithick
Lucile Bobb
Marion Walrath
Frank Maynard
Harry Branson
Cupid
William North
Ben T. VanMetre
Wolsey
John Dobson
K. B. Stair
Club Calendar Highlights And Social Notes
A dense list of club events across Monday through Thursday detailing hosts, hostesses, and program leaders for groups like Twentieth Century, Round Table, Mitchell Art, Halcyon, and Altruist. Socials include Miss Mildred Thomas’s birthday party, a hard times party, a Newman club gathering, and bridge at 424 North Edmunds Street with prizes and guests from Sioux Falls. Marriages and college society events are noted alongside joint college programs and upcoming dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl &, Stair
F. S. Turney
V. B. Diehl
Round Table
D. B. Miller
Miller
If’. L. Ransom
Mitchell
Andrew Fpllwein
F. Jr. Winsor
J. W. Shelby
H. J. Edwards
H. Greenwald
F. EE. Porteous
E. W. Jones
Jennie Wiltse
Halcyon
Orin Martinson
Rt. J. Harrison
R. J. Hardie
Ethel Lyons
Shakespeare and Art
MissyPnevieve Kearney
Homer B. Martin
Florence Shelby
Henry Hedeen
Clara Thompson
Trostess
Peter Jranson
G. Butler
Hi Lo Bridge Clib
North Edmunds Street
R. T. Terpenning
Sweet
Jay Dundas
Neil Graham
Sioux Falls
Church Parlor Meeting Presides in President's Absence
In the church parlors on Thursday afternoon Mrs. C. V. Gilliland stood in for the absent president while Mrs. G C B Wilt, newly elected first vice president, presided. A solo by Mrs. G W Miller followed routine business. Mrs. J S Woagland led the consecration service on the theme the quiet hour with scripture readings. Mrs. W H Wing praised retiring officers Mrs B A Bobb Mrs W H Bacon and Mrs C C W Downey, presenting each with silver pieces. The meeting closed with prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Gilliland
GC. B. Wilt
G. W. Miller
J. S. Woagland
W. Il. Wing
B. A. Bobb
W. H. Bacon
CC. W
Downey
Peckham Sale Fetches High Prices at State Pavilion
Spirited bidding drew a large crowd as P P Peckham of Alexandria ran a Shorthorn stock sale. Forty nine cattle sold for an average 208 with top bids by L N Nesselroad reaching 800 for Ur y Darling and a bull calf. Cows averaged 220 and bulls 177, with Clover Leaf Sutton as herd bull prize winner. The Peckham farm two miles west of Alexandria hosts the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
P.P. Peckham
Alexandria
L. N. Nesselroad
Ury Darling
Mr. Nesselroad
Ruby
Queen
Jackson & White
Hurley
Lolo
Phillis
Miller Bros
Mt. Vernon
Miora
George Baldwin
Eilendale
N. D
Col
Cary M. Jones
Chietaro
Gol. FF. FL. Hulick
Tipton Tnd
Auectioneers
Stuart
Peckham Farm
Election relic unearthed from 1885 Parker ballots
A South Dakota election relic from 1885 was found by Edmond Wilson in a store building once tied to Turner county courthouse. Ballots list candidates like Mellette governor and Doland attorney general along with questions on prohibition constitution and capital location between Pierre and Huron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
South Dakota
Edmond Wilson
Turner County
A. O C. Mellette
Hugh S. Murphy
Robert Doland
W. Tf. H. Jeadle
Dighton Carson
Supreme Court
Supreme Court; ‘O. S. Gifford
Theo
Kanouse
Congress
H. H. Keith
Pierre
Huron
Jailbreak and Artesian Jewelry Heist Captured
In Woonsocket South Carolina a deputy let a stranger converse with two transients jailed for burglary at Artesian. They escaped with steel saws, cut a window, and have since eluded capture. About $1,000 in jewelry was stolen in Artesian and later recovered when arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woonsocket
S. C
Sanborn County
B. C. Christianson
Artesian
Plankinton Auto Thief Nabbed After Plate Clue
In Plankinton South Dakota police traced a stolen car to George Johnson alias Jonaski who admitted readiness to plead guilty. Sheriff John Trimmer brought him back from Belle Fourche to face charges of stealing Charles Grambihler's vehicle. The suspect had worked in Plankinton and took the car when leaving for the Black Hills in September. His wife resides in St Louis where search for him continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plankinton
S. D
George Johnson
Jonaski
Belle Fourche
John Trimmer
Charles Grambihler
Sonaski
Black Hills
St. Louis
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. W. Pravies
Adamson Law
Sodak
Brookings New School OF War
South Dakota State College
ARMY
Joan Thomas
TODAY
Lilly Patterson
Today Club
West Second Avenue
Dundas
H. Shute
W. A. Heimberger
Joe P. Michels
O. H. Dyar
Masonic Hall
J. G. Bryan
J. N. Grow
J. M. Clark
Gertrude Abbey
Phebe Higgins
5. W. Ballard
J. E. Wells
C. T. Lyman
Addie Tiffany
C. J. Wilson
Be Jolly Club
Perle Wilson
Ed. Beebe
Pueblo
H.l Thompson
McLaughlin
Rose Hyde
Oneida
George S. Agnes
Mildred Agnes
Grace Steele
Lucile
Eunice Halse
Helen Zinsser
New York
Marie Zinsser
Ellen
Frederick Zinsser
Hastings-on-Hudson
N. Y
Peggy
Helen
Margaret
Hans Zinsser
Columbia University
Newman
J. A. Ro- Zan
G. McCarthy
Miss Thompson
Joseph Orr
Mildred Thomas
Northfield
Miss Thomas
Altruist Club
R. H. Hazen
East Sixth Avenue
Evelyn Bacon
Blanche Young
Eleanor Jorgenson
Hazen
Harry Miller
Otto Wright
F. G. Butler
W. T. Olmstead
Clarence Pier
L. H. Pier
Bessie Flick
I. A. Halliday
Mr. Pier
St. Paula
Alexandria Therald
Mitchell Chapter
A. A. Hoon
Hart Linsley
Eastern Star School of Instruction
Ayres of
Deadwood
Dakota Wesleyan
J. I. Scott
Voices of the Woods
Rubinstein
Vesta Murray
Carl Harvey
Lavina Collins
Bernie Brereton
Ballart
Myrtle W. Ballard
S. W. Ballard
Henry M. Swessinger
R. J. Cardy
North Main Street
Se Se & Sorgsis Club
Albert Moser
Sorosis Club
East First Avenue
Lauritz Miller
Wallace MacLean
Tiall
E. K. Mather
Wregular
Es Eet
Peckham
A.C. Mellette
Prohibition
Thien Issur
Stranger
Sermien
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