State Education Heads Face Elective Reform Push
A South Dakota legislative session is urged to consider reforms in state education governance. Proposals include electing education regents, instituting targeted institution levies, and creating a central board led by a chancellor to streamline administration and transfer paths for students. Black Hills teachers call for expanded facilities, stricter compulsory schooling, and updated athletic rules.
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Iowa
Black Hills
South Dakota Official Vote Totals for Governor Race
State Secretary Wipf reports total governor votes at 74 505 this year with Crawford 48 709 securing a large lead of 22 012 over Stransky and 28 776 over the Democratic nominee. Ticket totals show Republican and other party candidates. several names and figures listed with low readability.
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Wipf
Crawford
Stransky
Stile
Congress
William He Parker
William
Samuel Ruin James Kirwhnr - Hunry
Templeton
Coe
Jol A. Sivatsky
Freeman Knowles
Rergy
Kanth Lewis
Howard C. Shober
Ceyr
Two New Judges On Supreme Bench In Louisiana's Plan
Prospective legislation for supreme and circuit court redistricting could reshape SLX judiciary within a year. Proposals include expanding the supreme court to five members and creating a new tenth circuit, with appointments anticipated from existing circuit benches and potential party balance changes.
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Supreme Bench
Supreme
Circuit Court
SLX
Supreme Court
Misouri River
Missouri
Prisoner’s Escape Amid Laughter at Sioux City Jail
John Ifman, jailed on larceny charges, amused fellow inmates by playing a mouth organ and singing in his cell. He used a wire to pick the lock and fled during a supper break, while the jail chief found the cell empty. The escape followed his sustained merriment and noise that drew attention before the breakthrough.
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Bux Falls
John Ifman
Wade
Holman
Hoffman
Kaufmann Case Continued In Yankton Court
Judge E G Smith granted a continuance in the Emma Kaufmann murder case, delaying trial to the April term due to medical affidavits warning of possible mental and physical collapse if tried now. Prosecution argued no benefit from delay, while defense said the defendant would be ready by spring. courtroom was crowded with spectators.
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E.G. Smith
Yankton
Emma Kaltmann
Agnes Polriis
Dorjeetie
Kaufmann
Sinix Falls
Dupont Gets Decree in South Dakota Divorce
Alfred J. Dupont, millionaire powder maker and vice president of Dupont Powder Company of Delaw are, born Wilmington, Delaware, div orced from Bessie G. Dupont in the South Dakota state circuit court on grounds of extreme cruelty. The couple have four children, custody and alimony settled out of court. Dupont, now a Sioux Falls resident, is related to Senator Du Pont and has become a popular figure in the area, noted for hunting trips in the Black Hills and prairie game shooting.
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Sioux Falls
Alfred J. Dupont
Wilmington
Del
South Dakota
Dupont Powder Company
Delaw
Bessie G. Dupont
W. G. Porter
United States
Dupont
Senator Dupont
Delaware
Black Hills
Miners Halt Strike Vote At Homestake Mass Meeting
About 1,500 miners gathered Sunday at Homestake mine and postponed any strike vote. An eight hour day resolution passed unanimously and will go to directors in San Francisco. no action until a reply. Homestake Veterans backed company stance amid tense calm.
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Homestake
San Francisco
Homestake Veterans
To Stop Exodus of Bulgarians
Sofia reports a government amendment to the passport law aimed at curbing the large emigration from Bulgaria to the United States. The measure seeks to restrict Bulgarians leaving for America amid growing outbound movement.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
United States
Superintendent Crushed in Switch Engine Collision
Chicago December 11 Tracey Kilgallen superintendent of the Chicago Heights Terminal Transfer railroad was crushed to death when a switch engine he rode collided with a car at a track location.
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Chicago
Tracey Kilgallen
Chicago Heights Terminal Transfer Railroad
Postmaster in Faribault District Commits Death by Own Action
Faribault Minnesota December 11 postmaster J Drozda of Lonsdale a village northwest of here and manager of Waterman and Drozda Lumber company killed himself no cause found for the deed.
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Faribault
Minn
J. ©. Drozda
Lonsdale
Here
Waterman & Drozda Lumber Company
Loco weed mystery solved by Dr C D Marsh at Ripon
Ripon Wisconsin December deciphering of the loco weed mystery credited to Dr C D Marsh former biology professor at Ripon College A violent poison in the weed is said to drive grazing animals mad creating the western term locoed Marsh is reportedly seeking an antidote for the affected animals.
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Ripon
Wis
C. D. Marsh
Ripon College
Students Protest Deposit for Breakage Funds
At a university mass meeting students object to a yearly guarantee fund of four dollars for breakage. A committee was named to question authorities about the practice, started last year, and viewed as wrong by participants.
Railroad brakeman fatally hurt in Northfield accident
D B Wagner a brakeman fell from the top of a moving train in Northfield Minnesota on December 11. He slipped and was caught by a brake beam dragging him along the track and he died a few hours later.
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Northfield
Minn
D. B. Wagner
Wagner
Four Pardons Recommended by State Board of Pardons
The state board of pardons has recommended executive clemency for four individuals. Henry Bades of Miner county faces larceny charges, Charles O. Bierkstrom of Stanley county is linked to horse rustling, Hubbard W. Coulter of Pennington county is charged with larceny, and Elmer B. Young of Jerauld county is also charged with larceny.
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Pierre
S. D
State Board of Pardons
Henry Bades
Miner County
Charles O. Bierkstrom
Stanley County
Hubbard W. Coulter
Pennington
Elmer B. Young
Jerauld County
Governor grants first parole to Fred Petticary
Gov Elrod grants the first parole under the parole law to Fred Petticary. Petticary was sentenced from Codington county on a charge of grand larceny.
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Pierre
Dee
Elrod
Fred Petticary
Codington County
Priest Nearly Burned in Garryowen Parish Fire
Vermillion South Dakota December 11 Rev Lawrence Curley in charge of the Catholic church at Garryowen had a near fatal escape from being cremated in a fire that destroyed the parish house Curley suffered a paralytic stroke and was confined to bed
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Vermillion
S. D
Lawrence Curley
Garryowen
Curley
Jealous Rival Shoots Man in Marshfield Wisconsin
John Friedrich was shot last night while returning home from a call on a young woman in Marshfield Wisconsin. A young man who had showed attention to the young woman is suspected of the crime and is thought to have incited the shooting.
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Marshfield
Wis
Nec
John Friedrich
Train Hold-up Fails Near Farley Town
Farley town reports a bold attempt to rob a train near here on December 11. Two masked attackers assaulted the Pullman conductor but alarmed passengers when their horse drew near, causing the bandits to jump from the train and flee without any robbery.
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Farley
Town
Gov Elrod asked to help clothe Ute Indians at Fort Meade
Deadwood seeks state aid to clothe the Ute Indians rounded up in Wyoming and held at Fort Meade for the winter. Governor Elrod has received the appeal and may call on the people to contribute clothing for their shelter and warmth.
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Pierre
Elrod
Deadwood
State
Wyoming
Fort Meade
Referendum Carried in Helena Constitution Vote
Gov. Joseph Tooje issued a proclamation declaring the initiative and referendum amendment to the state constitution carried by the last election. It will now become a law in Montana.
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Helena
Mont
Joseph K. Tooje
Kick May Be Fatal for Hibbing Farm Worker
Hibbing Minn Dec 11 Mike Kon Koski, living on a farm near here, was kicked by a horse while at work in his barn and probably will die from his injuries. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
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Hibbing
Minn
Mike Kon Koski
Wood famine hits Marshfield area in timber region
Has Wood Famine, Marshfield, Wis., reports a veritable wood famine in the vicinity with similar notices from towns nearer the timber district and a growing scarcity of timber supplies.
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Marshfield
Wis
Wessington Springs considers light franchise bid
R A Bushnell, a local business man, has applied for an electric light franchise in Wessington Springs. The ordinance has been referred to a committee of the city council.
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Wessington Springs
R. A. Bushnell
Cnunell
Wanted man Ray Carr sought in South Dakota case
Gov Elrod issues requisition on Pennsylvania governor for Ray Carr wanted in Lyman County on an embezzlement charge. Carr is currently under arrest in Pennsylvania.
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South Dakota
Pierre
Dee
Elrod
Pennsylvania
Ray Carr
Lyman County
Carr
William J. Ohlheiser
Nebraska
Fire destroys three wholesale buildings in Montreal
Fire in Montreal yesterday burned out three buildings in the wholesale district. Total loss estimated at 407000 dollars. Fire men fought the blaze through the night, no injuries reported.
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Montreal
Yesterdy
Two Boys Drown Skating in Muscatine Pond
Dec. 11 report from Muscatine Iowa says William Pallicheck and William Kern boys drowned after slipping through thin ice on a pond while skating. In Pittsburg Kansas a train collision fatally injures a fireman and injures two others.
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Muscatine
Iowa
William Pallicheck
William Kern
Pittsburg
Kan
South Dakota News Roundup Reports Tragic Deaths
A large South Dakota wire service notice catalogs multiple deaths and incidents across the state. Carl Biere of Flandreau dies by self harm, George Dempster of Brookings also passes, and Chris Habeger of a Monts firm near Salem shoots himself. A drowning body in the Cheyenne river near Pedro is recovered, and a 13 year old son drowns in the Sioux river near Mlandrean. Other items note burn injuries, a missing man near Selm, and a drowning of Martin Kerchner.
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Cheyenne River
Pedro
Tsaie Watson
Sioux River
Mlandrean
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