Populists Alert Over State Warrants and Revenue Policy
Pierre special to Argus Leader explains how two parties sharing power spar over warrants stamped not paid for lack of funds. Republicans kept credit with revenue warrants two years ago. now governor and legislature face similar need. Issued revenue warrants may total 75 000 dollars this year, depending on liquor license receipts and saloon activity. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is advertised with medical claims amid the political discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Argus
Phillips
Taylor
Rising Water Threatens Bridges Over Jim River
North river flood menaces Milwaukee and Omaha bridges with overflow and rising water. Officials reinforce approaches and prepare ferries as trains reroute and emergency measures aim to preserve traffic while reports indicate higher levels and possible washouts. Nearby towns report bridges and tracks under water or at risk, with conditions worsening as the Jim River rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Omaha
Alexandria
Oleson
Gregory
Milwaukee Road
Woonsocket
Wolsey
Tulare
Supt
Spencer
High Water Threatens Bridges on Jim River and Firesteel Creek
The Jim River and Firesteel Creek have risen above their banks as spring thaw continues. A bridge near the Gaetze farm is in danger from ice build up and floodwaters, with approaches flooded and fields inundated north and northeast of town.
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Mitchell
Milwaukee
Omaha
Jim River
Jim
A. H. Bayley
Plano
Gaetze Farm
Bayley
New Liquor Law Faces Broad Criticism Across State
The Aberdeen News reports wide discontent with the new liquor license law. Prohibitionists say it is too weak while liquor interests find it overly restrictive. Critics argue it is full of absurdities and may tempt former saloon owners to push for local option. Rev. Frank Duract returns from Scotland Monday after preaching Sunday.
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Aberdeen News
Philadelphia
South Dakota
Coming Spring Election and Local Ward Changes
The piece notes an off year city contest with five alderman seats and five school board seats up for election along with a tax on saloon licenses. It also recounts a deadly gasoline incident in Huron involving Miss Wills and details surrounding the fire and fatalities.
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J. H. Simpson
L. Indra
A. C. Pollard
Mason Booth
E. B. Bracy
Booth
E. B. van Alstine
Jerome Wiltse
Thos. Wallace
W. H. Helwig
H. McCormick
McCormick
N. L. Davison
Huron
Miss Wills
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S. H. Scallin
Aberdeen
Yankton
Sr, Chase & Sanborn’s Coffee and Tea
Monarch Canned Goods
C.G. Rathbun
Will Koch
W. H. Webster
Heett
Plex
Jim River Bridge
Cosgrave
Omxhu T
Greene
Glenn
Firesteel Creek
Frank Duract
Scotland
U.S
Royal
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