Continent of varied notes on art and science
The piece surveys topics from Rodin and his rise in Paris to a proposed Johns Hopkins tech school, London saloons, and a Buddhist women’s university in Japan. It mixes portraits, public notices, and brief anecdotes, naming figures like Wallace Patrick, Judge Harlan, and Sir William Maxwell Aitken while touching on law, education, and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
School At Technology
Johns Hopkins University
Kenry D. Harlan
Hopkins Board of Trustees
Nace
William Maxwell Aitken
The
Hougy of Commons
Dewan
Ince
Tommy
Hazel Woodside
Brookline
Irrigation plans expand in central Dakota fields
Reports from Pierre and Port Pierre describe state engineers issuing permits to flood thousands of acres for irrigation. Machinery is installed and water from the Missouri River is to be directed onto adjacent lands within a week or so, with the Miljettum-McPherson tract and Cummins-Hounett area noted. In Wagner a memorial program honored Col Abraham Boynton, who died shortly after remarks predicting burial outcomes. A hot springs court case concerns a brakeman’s bond for manslaughter after a fatal shooting near Edgemont, while a Centerville farmer reports a two legged colt born on her farm attracting offers up to 3500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Dakot
Low Landa
Thi Ptate
Port Pierre
Bad
Dr. Eyes
Nay Land
Hot Springs
Harey Wilcutt
Wit Belind
Meg Jn
Edgemont
Weatherly
Paola
Kan
Montana
R Carnival Company
Centerville
John Peterson
Here
Nun
Colt
Peterson
Srenival Company
Aberdeen
Ota Grouse
Neota Township
Brown County
Dallas
Rosebud Country
White Lake
Britton
M.B. Jones
State House
Dakota Casualty Company
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Spencer Plans Gate of Town Birth Celebration
The town of Spencer announces a celebration for its founding with plans to mark the Gate of Town Birth event. Local organizers report a ceremonial schedule and community activities led by residents including Anne S and others, with preparations underway and a visitor list drafted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Anne
Evans
Dakota State News recounts local events and figures
A fragmented page outlines multiple town items including Wat PENT OP, White River, and Watertown areas. It mentions local financial matters, school and college activities, farm topics, and a public celebration. Names like Morlock and Huron Conjidery appear amid wartime and civic notes.
Prominent Pioneer Downey Dies After Accident
Ashton June 1 C L Downey prominent pioneer and former mayor died after a heavy wind storm incident when a shed fell on him. He was pinned face down for moments before neighbors freed him. Funeral at Congregational church drew many friends. interment planned in Atlanta with son C W Downey. Downey served as secretary of the state board of agriculture in territorial days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Maxonte Lodge
Atlante, Til
C. W. Downey
Mitchell, S. D
Renonard
Downey
Territorial
State Board of Agriculture
W. F. T. Bushnell
Canoe Tragedy Claims Yankton Youth Paul Washabaugh
Paul Washabaugh an 18 year old high school junior and class president drowns when his canoe capsizes on the James River during Memorial Day outing. He was a nephew of local prominent families and a widely liked figure in Yankton society. Efforts continue to recover the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angertinnen
Prien
Uy High School
Appyiiten
Wien
Yankton
SL. D
Paul Washabaugh
E. B. Washabaugh
James River
Paul
Paul Washataugh
W. H. Edmunds
Newton Edmunds
Dakota Territory
Ody
Tyndall
Lawrence
Bert Curl
Wesleyan University Dakota commencement events scheduled
Next week at Wesleyan university features graduation exercises starting Sunday with a baccalaureate sermon by President Kerfoot and the university sermon by Ethan T Calton of New York. Academy exercises Monday will hear Rev J N Greene of Watertown and the Thursday ceremony will be led by Dr Thomas Nicholson of New York. The senior class is large and several members plan foreign missionary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan University
Mitchell
S. D
Dakota Wesleyan University
Kerfoot
Ethan T. Calton
New York, International
J. N. Greene
Watertown
Thomas Nicholson
New York
Methodist General Conference
Buried Treasure Goes to Benefit of Church
Samuel Bennett a former Lead resident died in Goldfield New showing a will bequeathing 6000 to churches and friends. Hidden tin box near Goldfield contains 110 shares of Timestake stock valued above 90 per share and uncashed dividends. A friend knows the box location and is sought to distribute the estate to beneficiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peadnont
Samuel Bennett
Lead
Goldfield
New
Timestake
Clergy Transfer and Local Deaths Across Dakota Territory
Reverend A G C Shears transfers to Oroville California as district superintendent. In WYANKTON Carl Washabaugh, 17, drowns in the Jin River while boating with classmates. SIOUX FALLS Jacob Isola dies after drinking formaldehyde mistaken for whisky. Pierre neighbors report eerie smoke and dust. Meade county schools and Sunday school meetings planned. Several towns report school attendance records, weather notes, and upcoming associations and conventions.
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Mitchel
A. G C. Shears
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Methodist Episcopal Ehurch
Oroville
Cal
McIntyre
Munichpulle
Ye Linux
Jatrict
Hey. G. W. Rosenberry
Huron
Wyankton
Carl B. Watshabiuish
Jin River
Young Washabaugh
Washabaugh
Newton P. Edwards
Dakota
Paul—Lester Watson
Beadle County
Far Tn
Lester
Pierre
Altance
Montana
Sioux Falls
Jacob Isola
John P. Matson
Norden
Parkston
Hutchinson County Sunday School Association
Mra. L. J. Rubbenstein
Tripp
Wm. C. Rempfer
Purlston
T. J. Wilson
Meade County
Grace Chantry
Viewfeld
Mary Daly
Florence Hair
Sturels
Hutchinson County
County Fair Association
Aurora County Sunday School Association
F. P. Leach
State Sunday School Association
Carpathia Captain Presented With Loving Cup and Medals
New York May 1 Capt Arthur H Rostron commander of the Cunard liner Carpathia, which sped to the rescue of the sinking Titanic, was presented with a loving cup by Titanic survivors. Medals and framed resolutions were given to officers and crew. Rostron attributed the honor to the crew, saying he did his duty as a sailor toward humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arthur H. Rostron
Cunard
Carpathia
Manic
Ruatron
Carpatha
Attack on newspaper driver ends in stabbing in Chicago
Chicago reports the first outbreak of violence in days as Adolph Marcus, a newspaper driver for an afternoon paper, was stabbed three times by an unidentified assailant on a streetcar. Marcus fled as the attacker followed from work, drawing a knife amid a crowded car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Adolph Marcus
Muareng
Marcus
Politicians Converge at Traveling Men's Annual Convention
In Watertown South Dakota delegates from Aberdeen Redfield and Sioux Falls arrive for the Traveling Men's Association annual session with fights over abolishing the association and choosing a convention city. Prominent figures like Senator Gamble former Senator Veridge and Governor Vessey attend amid a noisy program and parade crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
South Dakota
Seaelon
United Commercial Ravelers
UW. Cl T
Minnesota
UU. C. T
George A. Tussey
Aberdeen
Grand Council
Redfield
Wil
Sioux Falls
Fourth Regiment
Sioux Palls Band
Meridian Road
Robert J. Gamble
Albert J.veridge
In Mang
Roose- Weit
Metropolitan Opera House
John Sutherland
Champatgn
Wew Polley
Andrew E Lee
C. A. Towne
Richard FP. Pettigrew
P. FL Wickham
John TH. Gates
Frank Ginsner
Vessey
Tebert M. Ta Follette
Metropoltan
Watertows
Ball Park
Federal Grand Jury Finds Bills in Wolf Scalp Frauds
In Deadwood South Dakota federal court, John Fatt, Pennington County auditor. David Fall, his brother. a deputy auditor. and P R K Hewlett, Rapid City hide dealer, faced indictment over alleged wolf scalp bounty frauds. They pleaded not guilty as trials to be scheduled at the next Sioux Falls term. bonds posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
John Fatt
Pennington County
South Dakota
David Fall
P. R. K. Hewlett
Rapid City
Ier
Ded Wood
Aswer
United States
Canada
Hewlett
Pennington
Sioux Falls
Rosebud Claim No 1 Sold to Missouri Man
May 2 in White River G Renwich of Harrisonville Mo bought the relinquishment of Mars Kendall who sold No 1 in Mellette county drawing. The Scendallas are poor and lacked funds to prove up the claim. Kendall is a cripple and Kendall’s wife supports the family by street fruit and vegetables selling in Rapid City. Proceeds will help them build a home and live comfortably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
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Paria
Mealytar
Salon
Mexico
Wallace Gipatrick
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Ding
London
Silvas
Japan
Re- Rit
Kyoto
Women's Association
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University of Lailpai
Boston
John 1
Fenway Court
Robert Tadeon
Ora
Edrwe Chandon
Ih Butte Observatory
Purik
Peete Et Portland
the Dear
Marseilles
Jy Athout
Pirty
United Stateathe
Rowe
Wagner
Jone
Mymortu
Opera House
G A. R
Father Towig
Pathe
Breakman
Trame
Dakota State News
White Iver
Wat
Ureoory
Wits
Spehver
Tilly
Gregory
Morlock
Preaitint
Vivah Stoverier
Cort
Dank
Uy City
T. Ried
Catabe
Tin
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Nts
Fls
Muenno
Shirley Tantinai
Erie
Hines
Felts
Will Curtiss
Hoven
Custer
Sivek Hille Military Institute
Te Nan
Sylvanny
Meen Navy
Custer —Sylvan Lane
Carroll
Rose Kreyelk
Nettie Metzear
Linn Radack
Mae Flammlis
Walter Abbott
Arthur Kniffen
George Poh
John Slater
W M. Mair
Ailtehell
Bridgewater
McCook
Salem
Joshua Watson
B.A. Kaech
Thoma Sterne
Colin
Chamberlain
Columbus College
X Urge
Ering
Miller
Genevieve Dunn
Musica Tres
Carthage -Peaturer
Oyr
Howard, de Smet
Wint- Tred
Yale
Canova
FR. Fisher
J. J. Bushfluid
Dante—Dewitt
South Bota
Nevrvaka
Ashton
Grand Army
Mitchell S. D
Grand Army of
Te Republic
Women's Relief Corps
City Hall
Relief Corps
Elks
A. Gifford
Canton
Alpena
Joseph Collier
Lee Bal
Freeman
Bridgswater
Bruce
Frederick Schmuhl
Alcester
Alcester Lodge
Odd Fellows
South Dakota Pharmaceutical Association
Washington
Burke and
Martin
Janet DB. Stewart
Dupree
Witten
Savidee
von Harel
Low Wells
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