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Smoot investigation headlines and prairie politics mix
A Courier of scattered clippings rails at Senator Smoot from Salt Lake City over polygamy ties while mocking the Mormon church leader Joseph Smith. It skewers capitol removal talk, Milwaukee rail schemes, and Pierre pressure as Dakota towns push ahead with growth, water, and sewer plans amid a nationwide capital debate.
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