George Ray Elected Legion Commander in South Dakota
George Ray of Yankton, a Spanish-American War veteran, was elected commander of the South Dakota department of the American Legion at a Watertown meeting last week. The temporary headquarters will stay in Sioux Falls for another year before permanent offices are set.
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George Ray
Yankton
South Dakota
Department of the American Legion
Watertown
Legion
Sioux Falls
Tribune criticizes GOP on Wood nomination and war end
The Sioux City Tribune argues the Republicans erred by not nominating Gen Leonard Wood for president while still supporting Cox. It notes the final American Expeditionary Force unit in occupied German Rhine territory was mustered out this week, signaling war ending in name by early next March.
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Sioux City Tribune
Gen
Leonard Wood
Gen. Wood
Tribune
Iov. Cox
The
Rhine
Women of First District Meet to Organize League
The South Dakota League of Women Voters calls all First District women to Mitchell on September 7 to organize a Congressional District League. The 10:30 A M Library Hall meeting invites interested women in the district. Dates for the Second and Third District meetings will be announced later.
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South Dakota League of Women Voters
Mitchell
League of Women Voters
Questioning War Powers and Congressional Declaration
The author argues that the war with Germany began by Germany and was recognized by a state of war proclamation. They question why Congress cannot declare that a state of war no longer exists, noting it would not set peace terms but could nullify autocratic powers granted to the president during the war and provide some relief.
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Germany
Congress
Avon
Arthur Voigt
Tyndall
Mies Rena de Neuf
Rena de Neul
Ella de Neul
Lillian van Gerpen
Grace Burfeindt
Chalmer
Herrick on League of Nations and Article X
Myron T. Herrick argues that Article X of the League is futile and that France and England never wanted the League in its current form. He says the U S did not have formal allies in World War I and notes that 29 nations have ratified peace while the United States remains at war with Germany. He calls for revision to secure terms favorable to the United States.
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Myron T. Herrick
France
Europe
League of Nations
Poland
England
Pres. Wilson
League
Germany
Posey Nephew’s Funeral Held in Sioux City
Station Agent Maeters his wife and daughter Lillian returned Monday evening from Sioux City where they attended the military funeral for their nephew Sergeant Clayton V. Posey who died in France on December 2 1915 Miss Gladys Posey accompanied them home from the service.
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Maeters
Lillian
Sioux City
Clayton V. Posey
France
Gladys Posey
Tyndall Register
Seven issues to be decided on November ballot
A slate of five constitutional amendments and two referred laws will appear on the November ballot. Amendments A through E cover salaries, a state board, debt limits for education, urban credits, and bonds for soldier bonuses. Referred Laws 1 and 2 address the state prohibitory law and a new primary election system.
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Secretary of State
Cox denies slush fund charge by Republicans
Gov. Cox ridicules claims of a large Republican slush fund as the Senate investigation finds no evidence to support the charges against him. The remarks label the allegations as cheap and politically motivated during his presidential bid.
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Gov. Cox
Senate Investigating Committee
Oliver to get consolidated school building next year
The Tripp Ledger reports Oliver will receive a new consolidated school building next year. The election was easily carried and local residents anticipate improved facilities for students and staff.
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Oliver
Roose Family Returns From Scotland With Granddaughter
Mr Martin Roose and his granddaughter Viola Schroder returned Monday evening from Scotland aboard the passenger train. On Tuesday afternoon a number of cars carried the Sunday School class of girls from the Baptist Church to an event.
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Martin Roose
Viola Schroder
Scotland
the Baptist Church
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Peter Norbeck
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Sloan
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Wicka
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Mel Eggers
Leonard Stevenson
John Max
Kaylor
A. G. Doering
E. Mueller
Mr. Mueller
Hutchinson County
Christ Freier Sr
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Avon Clarion
Lowe Brothers
Sunshine Pharmacy
MO. F. Hirsch
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Washington, D. C
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J. W. Cisar & Son
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