Supreme Court and Politics in Hughes Wilson Debate
A review of Hughes campaign impact on the Supreme Court. The piece argues that Hughes loss stemmed from his dual role as justice and political candidate and warns judges to decide cases on law, not public opinion. It notes Republican ads distorted court records to aid political aims and stresses the court should remain a barrier to political honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Evans Hughes
Woodrow Wilson
Eupreme Court
Hughes
Supreme Court
Republican Party
A Nation of Bluefers Reflects on Election Myths
The piece argues that Americans, including German Americans and labor voters, treated the 1916 or earlier election with skepticism toward party hype. It notes Milwaukee favored Wilson and cites Cincinnati's smaller Republican vote. It contends labor leaders did not unite the vote and warns against credulous boosterism in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Kris Kringle
Yuicide
Republic
Woodrow Wilson
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
Wilson
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
United States
Samuel Gompers
Congress
Gotham
End of Francis Joseph Era Threatens Austria Hungary Unity
The Kansas City Star editorial notes Francis Joseph’s death leaves a heavy burden for his successor Charles Francis and warns that the dual monarchy faces continued strains. It recalls Hungary’s resistance, the 1867 Compromise, and ongoing disputes over language suffrage tariffs and autonomy as new reign begins amidst European upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Joseph
Austria-Hungary
Charles Francis
Germany
Hungary
Kansas City Star
Kossuth
Russia
Austria
Bohemia
Croatia
Europe
A Nation’s Calm After a Bloodless Election
The piece highlights peaceful transfer of power after a U S election. It notes that twenty million voters chose a government for four years without bloodshed looting or revolution. It lauds fraternity liberty and equality as proof of majority rule and general sanity in American politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
South America
United States
America
Howard Priest Jubilee Honors Father Stecher In Howard
Catholic clergy from Madison Sioux Falls Garretson Delmont Woonsocket and other towns gathered in Howard to celebrate the silver jubilee of Rev Father Thomas F Stecher pastor since 1891 The event highlighted his role in establishing the parochial school rebuilding after a 1907 fire and guiding Catholic property valued at about 30000 dollars The jubilee gift cleared remaining church debt and affirmed his popularity among Howard residents
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Howard, S. D
Madison
Sioux Falls
Garretson
Delmont
Woonsocket
Howard
Thomas F. Stecher
Father Stecher
South Dakota
Cincinnati
Jefferson, S. D
Not for a Moment They Considered His Church Retirement
The report notes that at no point did the congregation or leadership entertain the idea of retiring the pastor from his duties, underscoring his enduring role and local impact within the church community.
Party Mortgages Outlawed in Post Election Voice
The Chicago Democratic leader claimed the party will dominate national government for years after Wilson’s re election. The piece argues voters showed non partisanship in 1912 and 1916 and will judge leaders on merit rather than party labels, rewarding worth in candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Chicago
Democratic Organization
Congress
Why Discriminate against Food Exports in Embargo Debate
A historical argument contends that Congress should embargo food exports while questioning limits on other scarce or abundant goods. It asserts food shortages justify action, while industrial outputs remain profitable. The piece argues farming is the nation’s greatest industry and calls for selective restraint against monopolized sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Hats to Shoes Show Latest Fashion Edict
The article describes a maid dressed per fashion’s latest edict with a duvetyn midnight blue coat featuring a full back and brown martin fur trim. A blue velvet sailor hat with rabbit fur trim and putty colored cloth plus black patent leather shoes complete the ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Local Notes and School Events Fill Mitchell Weekend
Local notes report deep involvement in educational meetings at Watertown with 2590 teachers expected, plus attendees from Mitchell. Activities include football, debates, band practice, weddings, hospital funding talks, and a range of visits by students, professors, and civic groups across Mitchell and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McClinton
Watertown
South Dakota Educational Association
Allan Bond
Montana
Forsythe
Miles City
Crocus
Sioux Falls
Lyman T. Fort
No claim Against Mrs Melkellip Mentioned in Settlement
A fragment notes a sum of 481 dollars and states that there could be no claim against Mrs Melkellip, indicating a legal settlement nuance without further context or names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melkellip
City Traffic Rules Outlined In Mitchell Meeting
Mitchell city council debated a new traffic ordinance with proposals for curb parking at 45 degrees, 18 mph speed limit, right of way for north-south traffic, and passing signals. A school area warning sign will list towns between Mitchell and Chamberlain. Four ordinances were approved including building access on East Second Avenue and a sidewalk airway.
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Mitchell
South Side
Mitchell and
Chamberlain
George Si. Logan
East Second Avenue
O. L. Branson Company
S. T. Greene
Main Street
Fourth Avenue
A. N. Brodstrup
Sanborn Street
West Fourth Avenue
East Sixth Avenue
East Third Avenue
State rail commission sets hearing dates on freight rates
The state railway commission fixes December 19 for a general hearing on intra state freight and classification rates at its Pierre office. A request to continue the hearing was denied. A separate hearing will be held in Hoven on December 8 regarding Minneapolis and St. Louis railway passenger service between Hoven and LeBeau.
Clothing Fire Near Turton Burns Woman Seriously
Mrs. Matt Thome, wife of a Turton area farmer, was badly burned when a can of gasoline spilled on a red hot stove. Her clothing burned nearly off before help arrived, and doctors fear she may not recover.
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Turton
S. D
Matt Thome
Bridgewater Defeats Alexandria In Bowling Tilt
Bridgewater outscored Alexandria by 233 pins on the Schannweber alleys Thursday evening. Alexandria star bowlers Crise F and Kuhnes led their team butBridgewater held the advantage and planned another match in Mitchell soon.
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Bridgewater
Alexandrias
Alexandria
Crise
TiVo
Martin
Titus
Kuhnes
Mitchell
Salem
Many candidates for speakership and other posts named
Pierre SD lead call lists Panton Clark of Lawrence County as a good speaker candidate. Will Hursh of Lawrence may not oppose. A C Roberts of Diy leads the pack at present. James MelParland of Codington and W H Withee of Turner join the field, with Fred Watterson of Potter also listed. Other names include HI A Van Camp for senate secretary, Charles Gardner Ree Heights and R L Nordness De Smet for house chief clerk. Will Lockhart Carson County seeks senate bill clerk.
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W. H. Withee
Turner
Fred Watterson
Potter
House
HI. A. van Camp
Senate
Charles Gardner
Ree Heights
R. L. Nordness
de Smet
Will Lockhart
Carson County
Bill
Wilson Wins Alabama Lead Declared By Canvass
Montgomery Alabama report shows Wilson leading Hughes by 69 118 votes in the general election according to the official canvass completed today.
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Wilson
Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Hughes
Food policy leader rumored for Britain division of foods
Reports name potential head to run division and sale of foodstuffs in the British Isles. Viscount Milner noted as an experienced official, while Lord Devonport and Sir Hudson Ewbanke Kearley are cited for prior government roles.
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British Isles
Viscount Milner
South Africa
Transvaal
Egypt
Lord Devonport
Hudson Ewbawke Kearley
Board of Trade
Notre Dame Girls Edge Armour In Tight Mitchell Game
In a close girls basketball clash at the academy gymnasium Mitchell’s Notre Dame defeated Armour 28 to 23. Umpire Prof. C. S. Hall oversaw a clean contest as both sides traded leads late. Notre Dame’s Tobin Reed Merrigan Grady starred for the winners.
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Notre Dame Academy
Armour High School
Coad
Academy Gymnasium
C. S. Hall
Mitchell
Armour
Emma Hwenz
Merle Berry
Dorothy Flewett
Lillian Tanskutt
Willon Holmberg
Notre Dame
Hthel Tobin
Agnes Reed
Grace Merrigan
Marie Mylan
Mary Grady
Mitchell to Host 1917 U S Convention Next November
Mitchell was again chosen as the meeting place for the Davison county Sunday school association. The 1917 convention will be held in November at the Congregational church in Mitchell. Officers elected include Vernon president, Boreson vice president, Lyons secretary-treasurer, with Anna Haynes, Mrs Osgood, Rev Kulweiler, and Laura Lindley as department superintendents. The program featured speeches by Dr. C. V. Fox George W. Miller and Mrs A L Grebelfi. The county pledged 85 toward state work. attendees praised the event and looked forward to next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Davison County Sunday School Association
Congregational Church
W. M. McDonald
Vernon
Chas. Boreson
Jsthan
Ithell. Lyons
Mitchell Sunday Schools
Anna Haynes
S. Osgood
H. W. Kulweiler
Laura Lindley
C. V. Fox
Wessington Springs
George W. Miller
Furon
A. L. Grebelfi
Parker
Brookings Student Stock Judging Team Heads to Chicago Show
Brookings South Dakota state college selects a stock judging team for the Chicago International Livestock Show. Members include Donald Wattson Chamberlain George Winright Alexandria Joe Hill Mitchell Omer Mills Wall Cecil Skinner Brookings with Ralph Johnson Hetland as alternate. Coach B Thompson accompanies the group planning visits to Minnesota and Wisconsin farms on the way.
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Brookings
S. D
State College
Chicago
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Thompson
Turk Eiffert Likely to Join Lincoln Western League
Alexandria reports Turk Eiffert, former backstop for the Alexandria team in the Corn Belt league for two seasons, is likely to play for Lincoln Nebraska in the Western league next season. He was recognized as the league’s top catcher with strong hitting and base running.
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Eiffert
Lincoln
Alexandria
Turk
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Aberdeen
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West First Avenue
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Sioux City
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I. J. Fellow
Mitchell Commercial Club
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Aberdeen High School
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Sid W. Smith
J. G. Lindsey
G. T. Netson
Pierre
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Elk Point
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