Wheat price drop sparks clamor over federal reserve help
A prolonged critique by United States Treasurer Jona J. Burke targets the Ninth District Federal Reserve Bank citing drastic wheat price drops from 1 to 78 cents per bushel and urging broader support for farmers. The letter accuses policymakers of discriminatory credit practices and questions the new 3 percent discount rate while arguing for relief to North Dakota farmers amid ongoing crop challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Jona J. Burke
Federal Reserve Bank
North Daote
Burke
Cottog Planters
Federal Reserve
Top Thle
Owhten
Burlis
Bourahed
Minne- Ua
Heweyers Bar
Atich
Keonnae
Banka
Ita
Credit Shoulay
Ponte
Reserve Bank
Rockefeller Mediation Plan for Colorado Fuel and Oil Co
John D. Rockefeller Jr proposes a mediation scheme for the Colorado Fuel and Oil Company to ease labor relations after a bloody strike. The plan creates joint employee and company representation, with conciliation and arbitration, eight hour days, and better living conditions, aiming for impartial tribunals and broader cooperation between labor and capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Colorado Fuel and Oi Company
Colorado Fuel and Tran Company
United ‘ ‘States
Tilly
Rockefeller
Industrial Relations Commission
Colorado
Mapital
Jones
Burglary Threat At Bedside Starts With Flashlight
Albert Moser awakened by his wife's screams confronts a masked intruder in their bedroom who aims to throttle Mrs Moser and threaten to take money. The robber flaunts a revolver, demands cash, and flees after the Mosers toss clothing toward the window. Police were alerted after a second visit about three hours later. The wife identified the caller as a nonmasked man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Moser
Tofelock
Hici
Mrs Moser
Mr. Moser
Mrs. Mo
Fred Johnson
John Chapman
Dielock
Cene
Queen Maize Crown Ceremony At Corn Palace Event
Miss Helen Gross of Dakota Wesleyan was crowned Queen Maize at the Corn Palace in a crowded ceremony. The mayor presented the scepter of corn and crown as the audience cheered, with pageantry including “Ladies of the Corn,” a decorated chariot, and a formal procession through Mall Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaize
Corn Palace
Helen Gross
Dakota Wesleyan
Ave
Hitchcock
Witton
Bitscube AC
Ladies of the Corn
Cope
Fee
Alo
Valence
Hitsrock
Areway
Reg Meads
Mall Street
California
Ities
Cowboys
Itaae
Uip
Minnep Toonore Bureter
Afr
Tors
Pulp Jones el Rachel Hutttkel Pena
Adja Feeithick
Qkrinnie Biosiatko
Her
Ules
Caugh
Howard Bank Opens for Business
Howard National Bank has opened for business with the Federal authorities approving its operations. Officers include President Testo Gass and Vice President Trigo Cuspler, while key stockholders are Howard residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homara
Mrs Stanton Passes Beyond at Mitchell Home
Mrs Johannia Stanton aged 67 died at 10 o clock Saturday at her home 612 East Fourth avenue after two months illness. The remains were taken to Sigourney Iowa for the former home for a Catholic church funeral tomorrow morning. She had been a Mitchell resident for two years after moving from Kimball where she lived six years. Survived by five daughters and two sons five daughters reside in the area The children are Mrs Johannen Mrs Frank Mashele and Misses Mary and Loretto Stanton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannia Stanton
Fourth Avenue
Sigourney
Mitchell
Aming
Kimball
Hell
Joh Faher
Frank Mashele
Mary and
Loretto Stanton
Chicago Strike Sparks Death and Clashes at Garment District
In Chicago a ten year old boy Leo Schloeder was killed when a shanty collapsed amid a strike related melee in the wholesale clothing district. A mob of around 500 gathered to urge workers to join the walkout as police clashed with rioters. Union leaders protested police brutality while dispute over strikers counts continued between Amalgamated Clothing Workers and manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Leo Schloeder
Po Ice
Thompson
Dry Aberdeen Sees Decline in Drunkenness Arrests
Historical notes show Aberdeen not dry for three months ending last night at 9.30, with arrests for drunkenness varying from 40 to 161 across 1914 to 1916. Tax levy remains the same as last year at 10 mills, while merchants report better collections and bank deposits exceed by about 600000 dollars.
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Avereen
Aberdean Tay
Aberdeen
Jamies
Tee
Ime Ag
Thieves Pitch For Cream Bottle At East Fourth Ave Homes
Thieves broke in through back doors at 4 $11 East Fourth avenue and ransacked the Nobls home and the adjacent Fisher residence. A bottle of cream was the conspicuous stolen item while a small amount of change and savings bank money vanished. Clues point to local suspects. no silverware or valuables were targeted.
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J. C. Lindsey
Max Noble
Nobls Homie
East Fourth Avenue
Icount y Salary Issue Settled and Social News
In early autumn social hour Mrs J C Walrath hosted twenty two guests, honoring Mrs Charles Payne of Farley and Mrs Jonas of Los Angeles. A violin solo by Mrs Payne entertained, and tea concluded. Out of town guests included Mrs C H Dillon of Yankton and Mrs Owen M Graham of Union Grove. Married Tuesday, Joseph H Palmer and Mary B Taylor wed at the First Methodist Church parsonage with Judge Whiting present. Ole Holmberg wed Liz A E Smith in Bridgewater, with many attending. Bride showered as Thalian society hosted Hattie Colton’s sendoff. Judge Williamson ruled on county treasurers salaries in small Dakota counties, upholding discretionary back-salary limits and limiting payments under section 79 of the Political Code.
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J. C. Walrath
Charles
Payne
Farley, Ja
M. W.y 1
Tarker
J. W. Jonas
Los Angeles
Calif
Maud Kimball
H. G. Nichols
C. H. Dillon
Yankton
Firit
Owen M. Graham
Union Grove
Wis
H. J. Kibbee
Joseph H. Palmer
Mary B. Taylor
First
J. 8. Hoagland
J.B. Whiting
Woonsocket
Mirs. Palmer
Forrestburg
Palmer
Whitehell
Whiting
Sioux City
Forestburg
Clarence H. Coxe
Hattie Colton
Dakota ‘Weseyan
Thalian Literary Society
Sioner
Oacoma
S. D
William Williamson Hhas
Mellette
Dakota
Winder
Bay Dean
Congregational Meeting Set for South Dakota Conference
Delegates from Congregational churches of the South Central Association gather in Mundo for the annual session Thursday and Friday with the theme A Quickened Church. Dr E F Schwab Mitchell pastor will moderate and Rev 8 McCarthy will serve as registrar. Mrs W S Hill and W C Baker named delegates from the Wesleyan last June and Thalian society leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Churches of the South Central Association
Congregational Conference of
South Dakota
Mundo
E. F. Schwab
Congregational Church
Mitchell
McCarthy
Chiain-terlain
Mra
W. 5. Hill
W. C. Baker
Silks and Frills Ban for Graduates at School
Watertown school board and a committee of eight PTA women approved a resolution banning silks and frills for seventh and eighth grade and high school students. Beginning November 1, 1916 gowns must be sailor blouse style with high necks and elbow covering sleeves. Sweaters and jerseys are to be discontinued to maintain a quiet color palette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Sie
Parent-Teachers' Association
Igh
Mindie
Moberg Sues Druggist for Opium Supply Linked to Husband
Mrs August Moberg widow of local contractor August Moberg sues druggist H F Scott for 10000 actual and 5000 exemplary damages claiming Scott supplied opium and related items to her husband from January 1912 until his death on March 17 1914. The case notes Scott pleaded guilty three times to furnishing liquor without a prescription.
Howard to Purchase Local Electric Plant in S D
In Hanson area voters authorized the purchase of the city electric light system now owned by a corporation. A board of appraisers, led by H. A. of Sioux City and another representative of an electrical supply house, will value the system. If they disagree a third appraiser is named. The final price will go back to voters for approval.
Local Notes Highlight Mitchell Corn Palace Week Visitors
Friday notes list Ena Lancaster of Delle Rouiehe and a former Dakota Wesleyan student visiting the Wood Smith ham. Birie Branches return to Agar after visiting parents, while Frank J. Bobb Jair and Paul L. Brown visit Mitchell relatives. Several officials and educators, including N Hi Jensen and Ora F King, arrive for Corn Palace week. Comments on railroad news, weather impact, and local visits follow, with detours to Storla, Bridgewater and surrounding towns as residents share travel plans and school activities.
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Stiss Ena Lancaster
Delle Rouiehe
Wood Smith Ham
Birie Branch
Agar
Branch
W. A. Branch
Frank J. Bobb
Jair
Paul L. Brown
Tom Doland
S. D
Mitchell
P.M. Gallant
Sioux City
N. Hi. Jensen
United States Marshal
Sioux Falls
Corn Palace
Alexandria Werald
Ora F. King
H. J. Collard
Minneapolis
R. P. Mathews
Ting Chia Simmer
Mee
Edith Shipton
Los Angeles
Storla
Tom Ball
McEwe
Cuthbert Bank
Ball
Chuck
Barnard
Tomorr
Seattle
Portland
San Francisco
Jack Dunn
Jazel Dunn
Mason City
Patton
Dunn
Bridgewater Tribune
Tock
Aiti
Mitchelll
Fray
J. D. Milne
California
Miw
Chicago
Viola Huffman
New Ulm
Minn
Roy Hughes
Miss Huffman
Hughes
Clarence C. Halphide l
RJ. Lamme
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le Mueiel
Dak
Boee Rockefeller
Maize
Enny
YEW Howann Bank
Mrs. Stanton
Sigourney, JA
SOY 13
WETS
Biidgewater
Ole Holmberg
Turie
Liza BE. Smith
Bridgewater
J. S. Hoagland
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Alisa Verpoorten
Graceedoo
PL Wat
Albert Ott
Holmberg
Bridge- Mer
Williamson
SUAL
South Central
H. F._Soott
Howard
Diehl Drug CO
Commercial and Savings Bank
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