Fragmented 1915 Lighthouse Weather Data Mix
The Lighthouse Service Bulletin compiles annual hours of fog and rough seas at signal stations from 1456 to 1915, noting Petit Manan Maine and Seguin Missouri among the highest totals, with Chicago area Calumet Harbor and Pacific coast points also cited. The article blends naval and industrial curiosities with local politics and Yale events, creating a mosaic of early 20th century public notices and trivia.
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Lighthouse Service Bulletin
Great Lakes
Petit Manan
Seguin
Calumet Harbor
Chicago
Fox
Pacific Coast
Point Reyes
Ban Prancisco
Mysterious Minnesota River death and local weather notes
Snow melt with cold turn and light precipitation graced the Dakotas with drought relief amid drying winds. A man missing from Bastier township was found dead in the Minnesota River, with the coroner labeling the cause unknown though foul play seemed unlikely. A crossing guard was injured at a railroad crossing in Mitchell, and Evangelical Association pastors assignments were announced for the Aberdeen district.
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Minnesota River
Slasotem
M.N. Sint
Baster Township
Baster
Wea
Stat
Minnecuta River
W. J. Potts
Naystiekner
Auto Mitchell
S. D
Owen Shoser
Debating Contests Decide State Champions in South Dakota
Yankton narrowly defeats Sturgis high for the state debate title as Caroline Burrens leads with top debate papers. Sturgis earns western honors while Yankton takes eastern, with a banner awarded by the South Dakota Debating League.
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Yankton
Stureis High School
Caroline Burgess
Sturgis
South Dakota
Wierney
Caroline Burrens
Neva Underhill
Harry Hawkin
Clara Weber
Ruth Ladwit
Jonsie Wagher
Arthur Chittick
Sioux Falls
League
Stiff prison terms for Viborg elopers
Vibore South Dakota May 15 The stern hand of the law falls on C P Frederickson and Mira James Thompson who fled Vibore and were traced near Selby Walworth County. They pled guilty to a statutory charge. Frederickson receives two years hard labor in Sioux Falls prison. Thompson one year. Mrs Thompson seeks parole after confinement for the birth of their child. Frederickson abandoned his wife and children. Thompson left her husband with their daughter. The deserted husband seeks divorce and custody.
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Vibore
C. P. Frederickson
Mira
James Thompson
Selby
Walworth County
Bottum
Cl Sult
Fredericksen
Sioux Falls
Thompson
Frederickson
Platte
Eawin Morgan
Laroche
Cheyenne River Agency
Spotted Crow
Pierre
Missouri River
Hudson
Edna Torkelson
Madison
The
Nordfjordlaget
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Lake Madison
Armour
Wes Dunbar
John W. Addie
J. B. Morey
Eid DenBeste
L. P. Johnson
Ed Schafer
Park Sletater
Lbrary Board
B. B. Waveer
W. H. Conover
Porter
J. A. Johnson
Jacob Kundert
Johnson
Redfield
Red
Lily Drugist Sent to Yankton Hospital for Insane
A local druggist, A. M. Towles of Lily, South Dakota, has been adjudged of unsound mind and ordered committed to the state hospital for the insane at Yankton after a county board proceeding. The educated man, once popular locally, may recover with treatment. Speaking dates are listed for Senator W. H. McMaster in South Carolina, including Salem and Montrose appearances next week.
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Lily
Yankton
M'Master Yankton
S. C
W. H. McMaster
Salem
Montrose
Peacee
Redeld
Norbeck and Richards Arrange Joint Debates
Two public joint debates between Republican governor candidates Peter Norbeck and R O Richards are set for May 15 in Mitchell and May 18 in Brookings at 8 pm. Norbeck chose Brookings first, Richards agreed, with Mitchell as compromise. Presiding officers Philo Hall of Brookings and Judge Dick Haney of Mitchell.
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Huron
Peter Norbeck
R. O. Richards
Mitchell
Brookings
Norbeck
Richards
Philo Hall
Dick Haney
Kirby May Pay Costs In Action Against Polley
Referees report in Polley disbarment case finds Joe Kirby did not pay or reward Will Bailey for his legislative appointment. Findings contest charges against Polley and note possible costs to be taxed against Kirby. Also reports on lead items about Private Roscoe Tyree in Glenn Springs and other local notes from Deadwood Vienna and Valley Springs with dated dispatches and local tone.
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Kirby
Polley
Thomas H. McGaw
Roscoe Tyree
Glenn Springs
Tex
McGaw
Tyree
United States Army
Apache
Aris
Presa
Ning
Deadwood
Black Ailla
George Winn
Express
Bia
Vienna
Sherwood
State Supreme Court
Carson-Haldwin
Supreme Court
Sher- Deadwood
Bick Hills
Nome Dar Valley
Thin Place
Ciey Saditon
Peice
St Louis Man Plans $2 Million South Dakota Mine Venture
Deadwood S D May 13 James T Milliken of St Louis plans to invest 2 3 million in Black Hills mines after selling Oklahoma oil interests to Sincktir Oil Gas for 9 5 million He predicts 200 000 000 tons of ore worth 460 million at 350 per ton with costs of 150 per ton He previously owned the Golden Cycle mine in Colorado earning over 3 million in dividends and says Deadwood property is the greatest mining proposition and will be developed if needed
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Deadwood
S. D
James T. Milliken
St. Louis
Oklahoma
Sincktir Oil & Gas Corporation
Black Hills
Art
Milliken
Geing
Golden Cycle
Colorado
Hid
Mint
Ken
Townwood
Farm Prosperity in Mitchell Area Livestock Sales Report
Markets report cattle hogs and horses sold around Mitchell Pollock and Aberdeen areas with prices per head and weight notes. Schumacher of Edmunds County marked high carload cattle and hog sales while others in Brookings Aberdeen and Pierre reported varied outcomes and local business disputes.
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Cose
Eee Mitchel
Oscar Gifford
Mitchell
Gilford Lros
Nouthwest
Aberdeen, & D
Joseph Schumacher
Edmunds County
Aberdeen
St Pru
Avestock
Schusacher
Carlos
Schusnachey
Sinus Schumacher
Huron to entertain state Elks meeting
Huron lodge No. 441 B P O E gears to host the annual state convention in June with public events at the fair grounds and admittance at a single gate. Baseball, motorcycle races, displays, and a grand carnival are planned, with a possible feature show and arrangements with the Twin City Lyceum bureau.
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Huron
Huron Lodge
Mecca
Vie Two
Java
Twin City Lyceum Bureau
Aihlitional
Engineer to Blame in Ohio Train Wreck Report
Washington May 11 report says a wreck on New York Central lines near Cleveland on March 23 killed seven persons and injured 47. An engineer is blamed in the inquiry with calls for accountability and safety changes following the crash.
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Washington
New York Central
Cleveland
Ohio
07Ersons
Ina Crties Ltd
Ponrl Arena
Olly
Call for meeting of Republican National Committee in Chicago
Secretary James B Reynolds issued a call for a meeting of the Republican National Committee in Chicago to consider contested sets in the national convention and other preconvention business. The committee will hold daily sessions until the June 7 opening, with headquarters at the Coliseum.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Chicago
James B. Reynolds
Coliseum
Reynolds
Hilles
Togo
New York
George
Louisiana
Fational Committee
Georgia
Townsiana
Mississouri
Okahoma
South Carolina
Isinia
District of Columbia
Cummins Offered VCE Presidency
Washington May 16 Information shows eastern Republican leaders push to place Senator Cummins as vice president to strengthen the ticket while blocking a presidential bid. Some propose him as runner up to counter Roosevelt preparedness ideas, while Cummins’ allies discourage a vice presidency.
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Washington
Senator Cummins
East
Cummins
Senate
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Hughes
Fairbanks
Bull Moore
Senator Cumming
Roosevelt
Women to Conduct Vigorous Campaign in Chicago
Early arrivals for the women's party convention in Chicago plan a large publicity drive and full organization. Miss Dorrie Stevens of Salt Lake City will lead the effort with western supporters. Suffragists say they will hold 36 street meetings daily and have women speakers at 41 meetings and events to push the Susan B. Anthony amendment in the city.
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Chicago
Woman's Party
Progressive Party
Dorrie Stevens
Salt Lake City
Susan B. Anthony
Wage raise for Penn Line telegraph operators
Pittsburgh Pa May 16 Telegraph operators on the Pennsylvania lines east of Pittsburgh were notified of wage increases. The raise was merit and length of service based, with about 200 Western Union operators seeing rises of up to 83 1 3 percent. The changes were effective today for many, with some adjusting upon reporting to work.
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Pitttaburgh
Penn
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Western Union
Sugar Crop Rapid Growth in Puerto Rico May Estimate
San Juan Puerto Rico May 10 A revived estimate of the sugar production for the season shows output will exceed prior forecasts and likely surpass 463000 tons compared with 45000 tons last year.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Postmaster Named for Aurelia as New Appointments List
The Aurelia postmaster listing includes Arthur A. Apocorant as the appointed postmaster with Frank F. Riley Dupree C. Campbell Wolnes G. A. Lbits among named assistants for South prota. The May 15 prenidl lent today rominated to affirm the new staff and positions.
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Aurelia
Shee D. Cy
Arthur A. Apecorant
Alfelia
South Prota
Frank EF. Riley
Dupree
C. Campbell
Wolnes
G. A. iTbets
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Bliss
Jacob Schepers
Fant Lansing
Micthian Agricultural College
Yale
Saybrook
New Haven
David Alion Gorton
Na- Yona! Quaverly Review
Mod
Sxitmersens
Pennslvania State College
United States
Florence W. Ste
Circle
Mont
Engdlehman
Sendatic
Torres
Mike
Spain
Celsiutara
Lon Fathers
California
Pradiu
Dakota State News
Mitchell Proughe
Marines
Evangelical Association
Big Stone
Dakota
Pressing Elder
F. H. Brockmueller
Bingaman
C. FP
Struta
Kee R. Dexheimer
Clear Lake
Penars
Amaee
J. H. Moore
Groton
G. H. Kowalke
Hazel
J. Burkhardt
Haytl
E. Hager
Hettinger
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McLaughlin
Meade County
Miller
Milbank
C. A. Bremer
Plankinton
Young
Oliver
A. Bergland
Parker
R. Tammen
Ramona
J. 8
Booth
Scotland
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Mary A. Shanard
Zack
Clifford
Bowland
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Brook
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Qa 6 Sim
Treasury
Lelie
Pearant Lodge
Knights of Pything
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Thin City
Ownre
Baxtroto
Lennox
Anuecil
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Dad Mra
Georgy Wormer
Ox River
Til
Iwarannin
Iran
Viborg Elopers
Norbeck and Richards
Pollock
Frank McConville
Mr. Koch
Mr. Gesche
Koch
J. N. Longen
Webster
State College
Gecohil
J. R. Longen
Madison Creamery
Arthur Vaughan
Watertown
George Trey
Hilton
HW. Black
North Dakota
George P. Wilmarth
Bisineas
Dakota Democrat
James Coffey
Internal Revenue
Edward McBride
Wilmarth
Pierre—E. F. Dorothy
Killen
Forest City
Boils Jacobman
Union College
Stephen Kh. Wiliams
Newark
N.Y
Elks’ Meeting
Lane
Washington, D. C
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Platte Line
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Milwaukee
Hyde County
Presar
Brown County
Roberts
Minnehaha
Hughes County
Treasuries
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Bull Moose
Penn Line
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