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Newspaper
Journal World Spirit
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
4
A state legislative slate lists State Senator M. L. Tobin and Representatives A. M. Giles and E. E. Sedam. The notice outlines the ticket arrangement for upcoming elections.
A historical notice lists candidates for county and state offices. Includes County Judge A A Chamberlain and Auditor T C Young along with Deeds A J Holbrook Treasurer Samuel Birks Clerk of Courts A F Pay Sheriff John W Boyle State's Attorney O S Hagen County Superintendent J W Smith Coroner William Tolmie and Commissioner district one David Coughlin. Justices C C Buell A B Curtis J C Hatfie and Constables Chas Hotalling J B Somers.
A state supreme court disbars Geo W Egan. Sioux Falls readers feel surprise and regret at the ruling citing the Kracka testimony and concerns about justice, public confidence, and the influence of law on society. The piece critiques legal procedures and laments mob violence and distrust in courts.
In 1898 governor Andrew Lee and nominee R E Dowdell faced scrutiny after General Taylor’s examination of the oil inspector’s office found scant records and improper use of a stencil. The report prompted the inspector’s removal and raised questions about Maris Taylor’s testimony and Dowdell’s fitness for congress.
The article argues a lawyer may be disbarred for a single error of dementia while noting Andrew Kuehn's testimony that Egan took security and became a surety for 7500 dollars, exonerating him from extortion. It questions justice quality if Egan is punished and calls for restraint in bar discipline amid prevailing fee practices.
The piece argues voters will weigh saloon influence in the governor race, praising R. S. Vessey as unopposed and honest while noting J. L. Browne backs him. It cautions that saloon interests face a choice between submission and resistance, warning of broader political consequences.
Editorial note urges striking a clause from the initiative and referendum article. The piece argues the clause hinders voter rights and calls for a clear reform to preserve citizen control over lawmaking.
The text presents a political clash where a constitution exemption allows emergency laws with a two thirds vote while the Capital-Journal seeks to empower 5 percent of voters to block laws. Democrats pledge to support this, Governor Crawford objects, and the Argus-Leader backs the governor's stance.
A Bryan automobile on the east side of town struck John Baker’s cow with great force. The cow became unable to eat or drink and to give milk. The Morning Herald notes this incident as a pointed example of how democratic success has supposedly affected the country, urging readers to consider Baker’s cow’s fate at the polls.
In a harbor of remarks an editor notes calls for unity among stalwarts. The piece argues candidates will back the entire ticket, acknowledges possible few welchers, and stresses shared support in the primaries.
The Fremad from Sioux Falls, a Scandinavian weekly, announces support for the Republican state national ticket. The move is tied to Scandinavian American figures Bryan in 1896 and 1900 and Lee in 1896 and 1898, reflecting a nationality issue in South Dakota treated as a church creed dispute.
A political comment urges voters to consult an old paper from Lee's administration and the delinquent tax list printed in today's News to decide between St and Andy Lee or Taft and Vessey, comparing past conditions with current ones in South Dakota.
An essay argues that domestic felicity suffers from too much familiarity. It contends family members should knock before entering rooms and respect privacy, with wives not auditing husbands and parents not invading a baby’s bank.
A column quotes Aberdeen News on Republicans facing no bolt from primary nominees. It notes insurgents won the senate seat and many state posts, while stalwarts will remain loyal. The piece includes fragmented verse about a prodigal returning home and family dynamics as a folk tale vignette.
A fragment notes a democratic congressional candidate associated with the last session and his vote on appropriations. The reference to Flandreau Enterprise suggests local coverage of campaign positions and remarks amid controversy.
South Dakota may send an exhibit to the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition in Seattle from June to October 1909 pending legislative action this winter. The Herald Democrat notes immigration prospects from Alaska do not justify a large appropriation for the effort.
Vermilion's S D University defeats Huron 10 0 as Robey Hare and teammates push for scores amid referee absence and jostling. The narrative cites coaching and discipline concerns, noting Vermillion refereeing and old accusations of dirty play.
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