Militarism and the Cavell Case Stir Debate on America
A critical essay condemns German and British militarism following the Miss Cavell execution and warns against U S adoption of military regimes. It argues militarism brutalizes, fuels hatred, and threatens civilization, urging clear choice between condemning such acts or embracing a warlike policy at home.
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Miss Cavell
Savst
United States
Britain
London
Miss ‘Cavells
Turmoil Over Cavell Execution Spurs Public Outcry
The Chicago Tribune editorial laments the execution of Edith Cavell and warns the German invasion exposes war’s brutal methods. It likens German tactics to shots at civilians, urges condemnation, and stresses that pacifists and leaders alike must recognize war’s wider penalties beyond the front line.
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Chicago Tribune
Edith Cavell
Vera Cruz
Lusitania
Miss Cavell
Great Britain
Germany
William Jennings Bryan
Jane Addams
Henry. Ford
China
Belgium
France
Poland
Galicia
Serbia
Bishop Biller Dies Sudden in South Dakota
Sioux Falls Episcopal Bishop George J. Biller died at St. Marys Mission on Rosebud Indian Agency from heart failure after heavy travel to confirm a church and dedicate buildings. He was born in London 1874 and rose to lead the South Dakota missionary diocese, with the presiding bishop set to act as head until a successor is chosen.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
George J. Biller
South Dakota
St. Mary’s
Rosebud Indian Agency
Biller
Sioux Malls
Rosebud
Episcopal Church
House of Bishops
Daniel S. Tuttle
St. Louis
London
England
United States
St. Austin’s School
New York
University of London
Berkeley Divinity School
Middletown Conn
Newark
N. J
B. S. Lines
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
New York City
Incarnation
Galvary Cathedral
Cornell
Hare
Frost Ends Corn Stalk Disease Fears in South Dakota
John Grosz of Menno says frost kills corn leaves and ends stalk disease danger for cattle this winter. He notes previous years with no frost saw cattle die from the disease, while early frosts have allowed safe grazing. Vets have yet to find a remedy after infection, but frost purportedly prevents losses.
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Menno
S. D
South Dakota
John Grosz
Mr. Gosz
Redfield Prizes Awarded for Colts Show
In Redfield South Dakota the German American National Bank hosted a colt show with 34 entries the largest to date. Prizes ranged from 20 to 10 dollars for registered colts and 20 to 2 dollars for grade colts. David Hagman won first in both the registered Percheron class and the grade Percheron class with BH. Pettis of Doland claimed second and third in the registered group with Clydesdale entries.
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Redfield
S. C
Clydesdale
Hagman
Fifty-Four Purebred Herefords Bring $9400 At Miller Auction
At J. H. Bevington’s ranch near Miller South Dakota fifty four head of pure-bred polled Herefords sold for 9400 dollars. A bull fetched 500 dollars and a cow 380 dollars. Purchases went to nearby South Dakota residents with top bull going to a Hand county farmer and top cow to a Spink county man.
Richards Pushes Named Candidates for Next Campaign
D. R. O. Richards circulates a state wide appeal asking proposal committeemen to meet in January at the capitol and name candidates for the majority and minority slots for the upcoming campaign. He argues that if the state supreme court rules against the Richards primary law the selected list could be placed on the ballot by petition under the legislative act and form a solid ticket regardless of later primaries, depending on higher court rulings.
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State Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
South Dakota Primary Law Case Ahead of Campaign Timing
Sioux Falls reports that the state supreme court will rule on the Richards primary election law case. The decision will decide whether the legislature can repeal a voter enacted law, affecting when South Dakota parties begin primary campaigns. A ruling soon is anticipated.
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Sioux Falls
South Makota
State Supreme Court
South Dakota
Supreme Court
Richards
Taylor
North Dakota seeks to shield game birds with new protections
Discussion of last winter's North Dakota act allows landowners with ten acres or more to list land as game preserves for at least ten years. Hunting is prohibited within 150 feet, with fines and jail for violations. The plan, plus a township option law, would aid game bird preservation.
Miss Marguerite Morris Weds Kenneth MacAllister at Redfield
In Redfield South Dakota Miss Marguerite Morris daughter of Adjutant General W A Morris marries Kenneth MacAllister of Mason City Iowa Governor Frank M Byrne and Mrs Byrne attend with other dignitaries. Rev J P Clyde conducts the ceremony. Afterward solos and piano numbers are performed. The couple plan to keep house in Mason City Iowa after a wedding journey to Aberdeen and Minneapolis.
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G. B. Kuegn
Chicago
Aother
Aberdeen
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Northwest
Mason City
Lead City not liable in Campbell death suit
A South Dakota circuit court jury found Lead not liable for the death of M. C. Campbell in an auto accident near Lead last year. Campbell, a prominent local hotel owner, was survived by a widow who sought $10,000 in damages. The negligence claim against the city was rejected.
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Deadwood
S. D
Lead
M. C. Campbell
Dillon Declares Against Militarism in Defense Plan
Congressman Dillon denounces the national defense plan. He argues 65 percent of U S revenue funds war expenses and urges efficiency over greater army and navy funding. Dillon says he will oppose militarism appropriation in the next congress.
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Chamberlain
S. D
Billon
Fred J. Croft
Chamberlain Democrat
National Administration For National Defense
Dillon
United States
Four Year Old Killed by Brother in Play
A rancher near LaCreek tells of tragedy as his four year old son is shot and killed instantly by an older brother while they played with a loaded shotgun left in a wagon at Holy Rosary mission on the Pine Ridge reservation. The fatal shot entered the skull from the back, tearing away half the child’s head.
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Martin
S. D
William Siers
LaCreek
Holy Rosary Mission
Pine Ridge
Here
Mother saves infant from attacking cougar on mountain trail
Mrs. K. E. Burkhardt of Aberdeen used a iron pipe to fend off a cougar that attacked her and her baby near Taholah, about thirty miles from Aberdeen. The animal leaped and tore her gown but she struck back, saving both from injury. The baby clung to her as she drove off the cat, though she was left in hysterics on return.
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Aberdeen
Wash
KE. Burkhardt
Taholah
Lincoln County Holds Tighter Rule on Drinking and Gambling
Lincoln County prosecutor S. D. A. B. Carlson announces through newspapers that drinking and gambling must stop. He says past tolerance will end and enforcement will be strict, with violators dealt with to the fullest extent of the law.
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Canton
S. D
A. B. Carlson
Lincoln County
Carlson
Grief For Husband Causes Woman's Death In South Dakota
Wessington South Dakota Mrs Ad Coon died at the family farm four days after her husband. Both born December 1841 and four days apart in age. They were among the first homesteaders in Wessington territory and lived on the original homestead for about 33 years. Four of their eight children survive.
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Wessington
S. D
Ad Coon
Coon
Wessington Territory
Local Notes From Monday's Party in Mitchell
Miss Mary Louise Burns returns for a visit in St Paul with aunt Mrs C B Kranz. Miloy Aspinwall and Leo Aspinwall of Parkston visit Mitchell yesterday. El Raid temple Sioux Falls to hold fall ceremony November 9 with many Shriners planning to attend. A three column photo of Mrs Juanita Chase Brown appeared in the Los Angeles Tribune for operating a phonograph sending music 500 miles. Mrs R A Zangie to leave for Kimball. reception at First Methodist tomorrow at 3. Mrs H G B Halstead hosts Norwegian Lutheran Ladies Aid sale tomorrow evening.
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Mary Louise Burns
St. Paul
C. B. Kranz
Miloy
Leo Aspinwall
Parkston
Mitchell
el Raid Temple
Sioux Falls
Juanita Chase Brown
Frank H. Chase
Los Angeles Tribune
Rown
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Harker Bros
R. A. Zangie
Kimball
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Tomorow
H. GB. Halstead
Norwegian Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
M. Beers
Paterson
N. J
A. J. Kings
W. BH. Rathbun
Virginia Doyle
Chicago
Wm. M. Smith
Hoyt Cox
Internal Revenue
C. H. Parrett
Jorgenson
Judge Bros
Ruth Parrett
East Ninth Avenue
North Main Street
Cupid's Bargain Day Boosts Watertown Business
Watertown South Dakota observed DoHar Day with local merchants and officials including Clerk of Courts Ralph Horswill promoting sales and bargains. The event aimed to attract shoppers and stimulate the local economy.
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Watertown
S. D
Ralph Horswill
Marriage license issuance spikes beyond daily average
A fragment notes a surprising rise in marriage licenses granted, nearly doubling the usual daily total as Roetoon reports a strong return in this period. The text suggests an astonished response to the higher number of licenses issued.
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Roetoon
Child Scalded to Death in Boiler at Platte Ranch
A three year old boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. George DeHart, died after crawling into a boiler of hot water at a rural Platte County ranch. The mother had left the boiler on the floor while preparing for laundry. upon returning she found the child severely burned. The family had moved to the ranch about a month ago.
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Platte
George Delart
Mrs. DeHart
Rabbit hunting at night becomes new sport near Pierre
Farm boys north of Pierre South Dakota adopt night rabbit hunting using automobile headlights. A four man party near Okobojo bagged twenty rabbits in just over an hour, spurring others to hunt jacks seen as a nuisance and damaging young alfalfa by feeding on plant crowns when snow protection is insufficient.
Vocational Work Dominates South Dakota Teachers Meet
Pierre South Dakota The state educational association convenes in Aberdeen November 22 24 focusing on eliminating unnecessary school work and expanding vocational programs in common schools The meeting also plans to use schools as social centers and to elect officers by a primary vote with paid up dues as the voting qualification.
Foreclosure Notice on Davison County Chattel Mortgage
Notice of foreclosure on a June 8 1914 chattel mortgage held by Theo Hamm Brewing Company against John Y Pritzgau and Elvina Pritzgau of Mitchell. Sum due 528.23 principal and interest plus 10 attorney fee. sale at 2 PM November 6 1915 at Ferris Drug Store corner Mitchell. Items include desk chair cash register gas plant piano and more.
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John Y. Pritzgau
Elvina Pritzgau
Mortgagors
Mitchell
Davison County
South Dakota
Theo. Hamm Brewing Company
the Register of Deeds
Gale
Main Street
Second Avenue
Ferris’ Drug Store
Schultz
J. BH. Owens
Theo
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