D E A Closes Best Session It Ever Had
The 1908 South Dakota Educational Association closes after a three day Aberdeen meeting with Judge Ben Lindsey of Denver delivering the final address. Attendees praised the program and entertainment, enrollment hit 658 the largest ever, and leaders endorsed juvenile court reform and school legislation while electing officers for the coming year.
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South Dakota Educational Association
Northern Normal and Industrial School
Ben Lindsey
Denver
Aberdeen
H. A. Astrud
Nicholson
New York City
Jewett
Astrud
Johnston
Lindsey
A.h.bigelow
Lead
Brown County
Schaeffer
Pennsylvania
Cora Mel Patten
Chicago
Graham
N, Nv & IS
Nixon Yards to Build Air Warship
New York, Dec 31. Nixon announces plans to construct an aerial warship 700 feet long at Nixon yards. The craft will carry 100 passengers with food and fuel for ocean voyages and will be armed with a full gun complement. Estimated cost tops $1,000,000. An Aerial Navigation Company of America with $50 million capital is to order the ship, with Thurlow Wee Barnes named president. The gas envelope uses silk wrapped in aluminum.
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New York
N. Y
Nixon Yards
Lewis Nixon
Thurlow Wee Barnes
Nixon
Jship
Burton Favored to Win Ohio Senate Nomination at Caucus
In Columbus on December 31, Theodore E. Burton of Cleveland is expected to be named by acclimation for the U S Senate to replace Joseph B Foraker after a rapid withdrawal shift. Charles P Taft’s exit and Hamilton County defections left Burton unopposed. caucus Saturday will be perfunctory and Burton to be elected January 12. Burton will serve out his term in the House, with a special election in Cleveland to choose his successor.
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Columbus
Ohio
Theodore E. Burton
Cleveland
United States Senate
Joseph B. Foraker
Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati
Foraker
Hamilton
Taft
Burton
Senator Foraker
House of Representatives
Bad railroad accident in Minnesota grounds trains wrecked
Duluth Minnesota December 31 a train running between Spruce Junction Byeleth and Elwabik on the Mesabsall road was wrecked about 10 30 near four miles from Byeleth three coaches overturned with several people seriously injured Mayor Haanke of Sparta Superintendent A Sullivan of the Gilbert gpine and wife and Joe Kroll were among the worst hurt injuries described as sprains and bruises A broken rail is blamed for the wreck
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Duluth
Minn
Spruce Junction
Byeleth
Elwabik
Mesabs Allroad
Haanke
Sparta
A.sullivan
Gilbert Gpine
Joe Kroll
Hard Time for Mitchell Couple to Wed
Don Dockendorth and Miss Sarah Bank of Amery eluded parental interference and wed in S. D. on Christmas night after a chase to reach Mitchell. The groom secured a wagon and delivered his bride 928 miles from Amery to the city where a justice of the peace officiated.
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Mitchell
S. D
Don Dockendorth
Sarah Bank
Amery
Jeffries Refuses $50,000 Fight With Johnson
Melbourne note says James J Jeffries declined John Wren's offer of a $50,000 purse to fight Jack Johnson for the World heavyweight title. Wren hoped the bout would occur on Melbourne Cup Day in November. Jeffries replied he will fight no more.
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Melbourne
James J. Jeffries
John Wren
Jack Johnson
Wren
Velfries
Has Parents Appear For Him In Hains Case
General Peter C. Hains and his wife Virginia Praine testified for Thornton J. Hains, detailing Claudia Hains and William H. Annis relations that led to a family rift. The defense seeks to prove Captain Hains was mentally unbalanced at the time of the fatal shooting, citing early life weakness as a predisposing factor. The trial continues with cross examination scheduled for Monday.
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Peter
Thornton Hains
Claudia Hains
Hains
Claudia
Dey Tenge
Captain Hains
William ©. Annis
General Hains
Frightful Anarchy Reigns at Reggio
Turmoil grips Reggio as mobs loot wrecked jewelry stores and banks while soldiers patrol and fire is used to quell brigands. Escaped survivors endure exposure as relief efforts struggle amid shattered cities and widespread casualties from the Italian earthquake disaster.
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Reggio
Tom Peaver Dies at Sisseton Home
Tom Peaver owner of the Peever Mercantile company and a leading department store figure in the state, died at his Sisseton residence after a lengthy illness. Relatives were at his bedside as death neared. He was active in Masonic circles and Aberdeen Consistory No. 4. A special Pullman coach will carry many friends to Henderson, Minnesota, for internment tomorrow.
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Sisseton
Tom Peaver
Peever Mercantile Company
Aberdeen Conslatory No. 4
Henderson
Minn
Imade
Only One Road Will Build This Year Northern Pacific Plans
Chicago Dec 31 The Railway Journal tomorrow will print letters from railway heads. Among items shown only Northern Pacific contemplates extensions in the new year. President Howard Hillett of the Northern Pacific said they have plans for new lines but will not publicize them now.
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Chicago
Til
Railway Journal
Northern Pacific
Howard Hillett
U S Ship Aids Quake Survivors
The United States supply ship Celtic sailed from New York on a relief mission to Messina carrying navy rations and supplies for Calabrian and Sicilian earthquake survivors. Commanded by Harry McL. P. Huse the ship will proceed to Gibraltar after delivering aid.
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New York
N. Y
United States
Celtic
New York Harbor
Messina
Harry McL. P. Huse. Lnstaight
Gibraltar
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Pierra
Ole Jorgenson
Latta Bailey
Gregory County
A. H. Seymour
de Smet
Leading Circle Board
MM. Ramer
Pierre
Sioux Falla
J. B. Johnson
Bowdle
C. Ee Creed
Warner
Leony Pilspatrick
Rockland
Tacia Watson
Sioux Falls
Edith Beaumont
Madison
J. Jones, Jr
Miller
Associated School Boardy
Fell
H. H. Williams
Centerville
Associated School Boards
G. W. Nash
M. Stevens
A. A. McDonald
Cook
The
Spearfish Normal
M. M. Ramer
M. Moriarity
Redfield
A. H. Bigelow
Lear
C. E. Swanson
J. Lawrence
Canton
C. J. Anderson
Oacoma
Hopiy Bien Aids Sexe Wu’ Couey
Day
Devel
Edmunda
Spink
Edmunds
Regents of Education
Dean Young
Univerity
Bureau of Education
Department of the Interior
Webster
H. J. Brag
Gouth da
Aerial Navigation Company
Orton
C. P. Taft
Burton Calp
Minnesota
Jeffries
Johnson
General
Son
Hains’ Counsel
Romie
Vita
Lipari Islands
Mediterranean
Sicily
Profommor Ricco
Mount#iton
Etna
Stromboli
Griscom
Bressina
Regelo
Calabria
Bagnara
Tom Peever
U.S
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