The Pension Abuses and Political Tides
The Louis Globe-Democrat argues that current pension practices favor the administration and weaken veteran support. It claims the 1890 law is distorted by a “pensionable degree” test used by officials to deny valid claims, harming soldiers and aiding political opponents. The piece links pension policy to broader party criticism and notes cultural topics in April publications.
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Louis
Pennotice
Slaw
Congress
Railroad Bridge Planned Across Missouri at Yankton
Local report notes a railroad bridge will be constructed across the Missouri River at Yankton near 5 W. Jones of Parker announces his bid for attorney general before the convention. Taubeneck of Illinois predicts the Populist ticket will win sixteen states in November. Chamberlain developments praise a Chamberlain history project while cautioning Chamberlain’s growth. The South Dakota Immigration Association collection is failing. only about one hundred dollars raised. Vermillion Republican highlights John J. Jolley and Ringsrud as strong gubernatorial contenders, both praised for integrity and potential to lead the state.
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Taubeneck
Illinois
South Dakota Immigration Association
Tts
Vermillion Republican
John J. Jolley
Ringsrud
Jolley
Among the Magazines and Current Literature Highlights
The April Harper’s Weekly will feature The Bombardment of Chicago by Montgomery Schuyler with a Zogbaum double-page illustration and pieces on Moglish influence in Egypt and Dervish resistance. Romance and The Forum also unveil new articles and images, including Maupassant fiction, sea and North African photos, Ada Hehan portraits, and Sherman's critique of fiscal policy and silver coinage. Vermillion Republican notes Mitchell South Dakota plans for a new opera house costing 10 000 to 12 000 dollars, plus local mail notices and advertising letters with deadlines.
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Chicago
Montgomery Schuyler
Harper's Weekly
Zogbaum
Egypt
Romance
Ray
Man
Lilienthal
Guy de Maupassant
Morocco
Tangier
Ada Hehan
The
Current Literature Publishing Co
Lafayette Place
New York
Sherman
Carlise
United States
Mitchell
South Dakota
Snow and social notes fill Plano district update
Community items from Plano and Northeast Beulah cover relay race adjustments, church services, travel, family visits, farm work, weather impacts, school events, and local meetings. Mentions include Rev Thrall, Miss Palmer, B Barnard, and a planned citizenship league event with Mitchell visitors.
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Hurrah
Bethel
Mr. Thrall
Union Township
Mre
E. Dean
Mitchell
Mrs. Sanders
Jessie Pringle
Railroad plan from Mitchell to Sauk Centre proposed for Duluth market
An Eastern writer advocates a Mitchell to Sauk Centre to Duluth rail line to boost Minnesota Dakota farming. He argues low rates will profit farmers by creating an intermediate market at Lake Superior and increasing competition between routes. Also notes artesian wells near Mt Vernon and a local sale at cost on groceries and chinaware.
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Easton
Mitchell
Sauk Centre
Duluth
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Dakota
Lake Superior
New York Central Railroad
Buffalo
New York City
Lake Erie
New York
Europe
United States
James River Valley
Duleth
Benson
Minn
Sauk
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Mt. Vernon
Mt Vernon Township
Olson Brother Dies in Yankton Asylum Report
A telegram from Yankton asylum says Alfred Olson died there on Tuesday with no cause given. John Olson will arrange the burial, which the asylum authorities will conduct. the deceased, about youths, had recently been admitted and hoped to recover in six weeks, leaving Lisbon township mournful at his loss.
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Tencyck
S. M. Daniels
Olson
Lisbon
Moses
Simsley
Oscar
Carnes
W Dundas
Finsley
Armour
Daniels
Ith
W. W. Gardner
Jenk
Yankton
Alfred Olson
Lisbon Township
John Olson
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Col 4
Ople
Henry T. Wier
Senate Committee On Privates and
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Senate
House
Seala
Searth
Missouri River
W. Jones
Inga
Laney
EJ Marten
Mra SC Thomson
George Williams
Stephen
Sam. T. Green
P.M
Plano
A. B. Rowley
C. E. Brown
Michigan
Edson Patterson
Dell Rapids
Life Insurance
W. B. Rowley
Tom Crosby
Letcher
Society of Friends
Sanders School
Thad Stafford
Whitney
Son Erve
Jerauld County
Friends
Beulah
Snyder School
David Smith
Vermillion
Mr. Waugh
Tennessee
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Logan
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Peck School
Ethan
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Htta Ottman
Asa Dodd
Grippe
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Chas. Green
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Joe Fergen
Albert
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KaKenosha
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Baker
Ethan School
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Swinson
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Minnesota
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M D. Purpy
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Sheriff Cook
W. H. Knowles
Sheriff's
Geo. K. Logan
First National Bank
Gillis’ Bazaar Store
L. O. Gale
Cash
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