Political critique and calls for reform amid Senate battle
The piece rails at political bosses like Sullivan and Cannon, questions primary elections, and urges fiscal restraint in Congress. It argues that economy is not partisan and urges cutting pork barrel spending and unnecessary projects to reduce deficits. It notes opposition to Sullivan and support for reformist aims amid national debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Roger c. Jalmin
Congress
Joseph G. Cannon
House of Representatives
Sylvan
Lorimer
Illinois
Sullivan
Roosevelt
Bryan
Cannon
Sulivan
Polic
Republican Party
Cowardly tax and pork barrel critique in wartime policy
The House Ways and Means committee favors a 3 percent freight tax to raise 100 million for federal revenue cut by tariff reductions in the war era. President Wilson reportedly opposed it, yet Democrats pushed it. Critics call the indirect levy cowardly and fiscally unfair, preferring explicit taxes. They warn of wasteful pork-barrel spending and urge veto if such measures persist. The piece contrasts German official reports with British accounts, arguing for truth in wartime reporting. It also satirizes Dick Richards’ stance on South Dakota politics.
For all we have and are poem tribute to peace
A pacifist wartime poem by Emil Phillipson appeals for restraint and unity. It prays for wisdom, compassion, and nonpartisan support to safeguard the nation and aid Europe while urging brotherhood beyond national lines. It condemns bias and calls for divine guidance to prevent England from falling.
Public warning on war taxes and fiscal restraint
A public notice warns against wasting money raised by extra wartime taxes and asserts that misuse will meet strong public disapproval. The statement emphasizes prudence and accountability in wartime financial measures.
Millionaire's rise and romance end in two marriages
Laura Cook Corey wed Len A. Duckworth in Noroton Connecticut while her ex husband William Ellis Corey rose from a $40 a month job to United States Steel president. The 1907 marriage to actress Mabelle Gilman followed a public divorce amid scandal and lavish costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noroton
Conn
Laura Cook Corey
Len A. Duckworth
Estey Company
Pittsburgh
Laura Cook
Bill’ Corey
Corey
United Steel Corporation
Mabelle Gilman
San Francisco
Mrs. Corey
William Ellis Corey
Miss Gilman
Gorey
Bradduch
Steel Trust
Braddock
Steel
Edgar Thompson Steel Works
Carnegie Combination
Pitsburgh Business College
Carnegie’ Steel Company
Schwab
Homestead
United States Steel Corporation
Reno
Nev
Kee
Miss Gillman
Europe
Chateau Villegenisse
Prince Jerome Bonaparte
Paris
Hotel Gotham
J. L. Clarke
Bushwick Avenue
Brooklyn
Clarke
Chauteau
Gil Tit
Got
Nice
Frank Campbell
Swissville
New York
Duckworth
Miss Rempfer Safe in London Returning Home
Emma Rempfer of Parkston has arrived safely in London and is en route home from studies in European capitals. Her father C Rempfer confirms she was in Munich August 7 and a cable reported she was safe in London but unable to travel due to funds. Rempfer graduated from Dakota Wesleyan and performed in Mitchell, previously believed to be in Paris as war began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Remipfer
Parkston
London
C. Rempfer
Rempfer
Mitchell
Dakota Wesleyan
Miss Rempfer
Paris
State Department
C. H Dillon
Germany
Munich
Pending funds arranged for Rempier remittance
Mr Rémpier arranged immediate forwarding of the money by Gable and she is expected to arrive home within ten days to two weeks.
Cholera Fight Planned for Davison County Farmers
Federal campaign to combat hog cholera in Davison County will begin soon following a $20 000 allotment. Dr. M Smith inspector in charge returned from a Brookings conference to announce survey by Vey Valentine of Brookings State College, mass Farmers meeting set for Tuesday at Mitchell city hall.
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Davison County
M. Smith
Brookings
Vey Valentine
State College
Valentine
Mitchell
City Hall
State
Commercial Club
Smith
Pot
C. C. Lipp
The
O. C. Selby
G. l L. Brown
T. J. Morgans
Mitchell Commercial Club
Kk. C. Perisho
Ellerman Unable to Return Home From War-Torn Germany
State Mine Inspector Otto Klerman reports his father Herman Ellerman now in Germany cannot leave due to wartime conditions. The elder Ellerman has been abroad since last spring and hoped to return before this. specifics for his delay are unclear and likely censored.
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Lead
S. D
Otto Klerman
Herman Ellerman
Germany
United States
Ellerman
Talk New Name for Black Hills
Deadwood South Dakota proposes renaming the Black Hills to Black Mountains to reflect their true nature. The Deadwood Business Club will survey sentiment and seek legislative action next January if support is found. Some pioneers oppose a name change, but a full regional opinion is planned before any decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
S. D
Black Hills
Black Mountains
Deadwood Business Club
Veteran Writes To His Friends From Siloam Springs
A veteran in Siloam Springs Arkansas asks to share that after seven weeks of illness and a period in bed he is recovering with help from a nurse from Fort Smith. He notes a visit by the Northwestern Arkansas Association of G A R who passed by his home on October 12 13 and 14 with band music and salutes and mentions the gold headed cane gifted to him.
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Siloam Springs
Ark
Fort Smith
Northwestern Arkansas Association of
Stroam Springs
Mitchel
High Record in Teachers Examination in Pierre S D
The latest teachers examination results show a high passing rate with 87 of 510 applicants failing to receive certificates. One life certificate was granted to Margaret Duthie of Miler, and thirteen state certificates were issued.
Souvenir Day Proclaimed to Support South Dakota Exhibit
Governor Byrne proclaims September 19 as Souvenir Day to raise funds for a San Francisco Exhibition state display. A commission will sell one dollar souvenirs at banks and other venues to fund a building and exhibit, inviting all citizens to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Pierre
Byrne
San Francisco
Panama-Pacific
Union
Examination Results by Grade Distribution
The report shows 2389 first grades, 151 second grades, and 19 third grades. The figures indicate a strong emphasis on top marks with very few lower-graded outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cates
Byrne Predicts Quiet South Dakota Campaign
Governor Frank M. Byrne toured Mitchell after speaking at the Aurora county fair and forecast a serene campaign for the Republican ticket. He praised the party platform as the most progressive in SD history and noted Democratic challenges, while the Progressive nominee Dick Richards circulated two brands of literature. The convention covered suffrage work, prison aid, and civic programs, with several speakers and musical interludes on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
White House
Frank M. Byrne
Mitchell
Plankinton
Aurora County
Wilson
Progressive Party
Dick” Richards
Huron
Richards
Peace moves during war football men out of camp
Washington DC in wartime several powers agree to sign peace commission treaties with the United States to help keep the US from entering the war. Dakota Wesleyan football squad leaves camp at Tobin's Park for the city due to heavy rain and soggy grounds. Coaches Hardy and Wilds begin early training with 18 men, emphasizing lectures and rules as outdoor workouts are limited.
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Washington, D.C
Great Britain
France
Spain
China
United States
Germany
Russia
Japan
Turkey
Greece
Dakota Wesleyan
Tobin’s Park
Herbert Hardy
EB. H. Wilds
Methodists
Wesleyan
Virgil Heine
Oklahoma
Heine
Waltz
Black Hills
Melvin Chase
Mark Payne
Capt. Robertson
Woodward
Payne
Knox
Beniliff
Scallin
Berry
Dawson
H. Smith
BE. Smith
Conyes
Shepherd
Schwabauer
Thompson
Firman
Phinney
Brethorst
Peace Stand Approved by State WCTU in Mitchell Session
In the second day of the State Women’s Christian Temperance Union convention, Mrs J Sykes Wilson of Mitchell urged proactive steps for peace, with the resolutions committee’s report on peace expected Monday afternoon. The event highlighted equal suffrage support and featured treasurer Miss E Safford’s report showing a healthy treasury balance and total union activity of 7 888 10.
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America
Women's Christian Temperance Union
J. Sykes Wilson
Mitchell
Resolutions Committee
M. Jean Wilkinson
Treasury
Emma
Mead
Alexandria
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W.R. Ronald
Kaitor & Sine
S. Oakfunder
Riy& Vant Racin
Tee
Anny
Berlin
Progressive’ Party
Rudyard Kipling
Emil Phillipson
England
Gaul
Survey County
A. G. Pringle
Siloam Springs, Ark
Bryne
Dwight Coursey
Key
Robert Lincoln Kelley
Luella A. Ramsey
Woonsocket
Ramsey
L. V. Smith
F. A. Bidwell
Cora Aldrich
Lundquist
Lucy Borneman
Faulkton
Willkinson
Robert Emmett Dowdell
J. C. Johnson
City Hall Auditorium
Churches of Mitchell
Clinton N.howard
Rochester
N. Y
Gov. Byrne
Wheeler
Margaret McDonald
William McDonald
Mellette County
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