Let Those Who Profit Pay In The Wilson Tax Plan Debate
A May 3 1879 item discusses attacks on the Wilson scheme to tax wealth for military funding. It notes labor and wealth figures across Britain and Russia, calls for unity around Justice Hughes, mentions Roosevelt’s Illinois bid, and remarks on Denmark’s neutral stance and a Russian war loan amidst a dormant news cycle.
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Hoivenit
Roneressman
Hhe Wilson
Tilintois
Mabor
Great Britain
Primary Amendment Shapes Upcoming South Dakota Primary
The special session amends the primary law to move the date to the fourth Tuesday of May, aligning with the Republican and Democratic national conventions in June. It includes a presidential preference statement for delegates and costs about $7,400, far less than an April primary. The measure hinges on emergency status and potential referendum challenges.
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Supreme Court
Dick Richards
State Supreme Court
South Dakota
Pierre
South ‘Dakota
Ig Rot
State Senate Honors Walter Van Demark in Memorial Session
In Pierre the Senate set Thursday afternoon aside to memorialize Walter E. Vandemark of Alexandria whose death in an explosion at home stunned South Dakota. Senators Browne Peckham McLean Stephens and other colleagues praised his integrity, devout faith, and earnest public service.
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Pierre
Senate
Walter E. Vandemark
Alexandria
van Demark
Walter E. van Demark
Senator van Demark
House
Hanson
Bourne
Walter van DeMark
J. W. Peckham
Hutchinson
Willim
Caesar
Donald McLean
Browne
Spracerly
van Delmark
Senator Browne
Senator An Demark
Young Peoples’ Society
Mr. van Demark
L. L. Stephens
Five Young Children Placed With Hyde County Care
Mrs Jensen of Highmore South Dakota cares for five children under six with two infants after neighbor Mrs Wilsons death and family illness. Her married daughter and husband were committed to state hospitals for the insane leaving two babies to her. Hyde county may assist financially. Chicago Herald notes Willson faces renomination by the Democratic National Committee.
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Highmore
S. D
Johm Jensen
Hyde County
Wison
Jensen
Tilford
Black Hills
State Hospital For
State Asylum For
Coal Famine Is Week Off Says Milwaukee Dispatcher
Mitchell will not suffer from a coal famine as predicted. Local yards have limited supply but expect relief this week. Delayed freight due to cold weather and car shortages at Duluth hindered shipments from eastern mines, with Omaha lines moving coal more swiftly than Milwaukee.
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Mitchell
Duluth
Omaha Road
Milwaukee
A. J. Rozum
Marriage of Miss Lyon and James Mahan planned
Mas. James Lyons qua Miss sore Robinson Lyons travels from Sioux City to attend the wedding of Miss Marie Robinson and James Mahan in the Cathedral of the Epiphany. Other notes cover local hospital surgeries, bridge construction, and school athletics including Notre Dame academy beating Linery High School 33 to 5. Dominoes of civic events and lodge activities are also listed.
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James Lyons
Sore Robinson Lyons
Sioux City
Lyon
Marie Robinson
James Mahan
Burbank
S. D
Cathedral of the Epiphany
J. A. Jonas
Wirls
Notre Dame Academy
The
Academy
Alice Bromson
Nell Corigan
Thel Tobin
Marie Mylan
Maguerite Fitzgerald
May Qrady
Mildred Juuner
Miss Mylan
Miss Itzgerald
Minery
I. Ranquist
B. Jasper
J. Thies
J. Desmond
M. Schultz
Campaign Costs in Brookings County Seen
Editors in Brookings county adopt a plan to charge $10 for political announcements in each of seven papers, $5 for candidates for legislature, and 25 cents per inch for readers. A preprimary candidate must spend about $70 to reach voters, plus war chest and fall campaign costs.
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Brookings
S. D
Brookings County
Social Hour Club meets at Bates in February
Perry Township notes attendees from Lewis and Ward and Baldwin families visiting Mitchell Loomis and Wessington Springs. Wildman visits Clapsaddle, Stunze cousin of Leo Mathews from Wessington Springs. Social Hour club hosts Roy Bates couple with vice president Mrs M P Bates presiding. A short program, club exchange, and craft time mark the gathering. Meeting planned for February 23 with Frank Titus homeowners.
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John Louster
Perry
Oliver Treganza
W. E. Rathbun
Sherman Lewis
Lloyd Lewis
Walter Ward
Mitchell
William Baldwin
Ward Baldwin
Loomis
Harry Brown
Blindauer Brothers
Lora Wildman
Clarence Clapsaddle
Leo Mathews
Wessington Springs
Charles Stunze
Social Hour Club
Ministers Gather For State Conference At College Chapel
Rev. J. N. McDonald of Moroa Illinois and Rev. H. F. Rail addressed the state Methodist ministers gathered for their conference at the college chapel. Miss Elizabeth Hansen to speak on School Headaches at Eugene Field Parent Teachers circle. James Watson and Lenora Zundel wed at Plankinton with guests from nearby towns. Ten degrees below zero last night. today 38 degrees. Delvan Becker and wife returned from Omaha after visiting relatives.
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Albert Hartt
Redfield
City
Methodist Ministers of
Religious Forward Movement
A. M. Dar- Jing
J. N. McDonald
Moroa
Tll
H. F. Rail
College Chapel
Frank W. Bobb
Doland
Main Street
City Street Department
Delvan T. Becker
Omaha
F. Thoma
R. Rolfe
Chicago
Minneapolis
Jose Gomez Quintette
Martins
Sioux City
Mitchell
Elizabeth Hansen
Eugene Field School
R. W. Mishler
James Watson
Lenora Zundel
Lillian EB. Watson
West Fourth
J. S. Hoagland
Fashion notes from the National Tailors convention
Designers showcased spring and summer men’s attire in St Louis with single and double breasted sacks, peak lapels, and lavender vests. Outing coats featured two back plaits, seersucker and faun tones appeared, and satin buttons and green cloth frock tones were noted. Prices ranged above $125 for many designs.
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St. Louis
National Association of Merchant Tailors
Sumner
Antelopes Targeted for Black Hills Game Preserve
Deputy Holhelm of the state game department camps northeast of Belle Fourche to capture antelope bands for relocation to the state game preserve in the Black Hills. While killing is prohibited, bands in the northwest and Harding counties shrink yearly, with a reported twenty five animals near Camp Crook along the Little Missouri.
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Pierre
Holhelm
State Game Department
Belle Fourche
Black Hills
Harding County
Camp Crook Gazette
Little Missouri
Fire Ravages Anaconda Copper Mine Killing 21 Miners
In Butte Montana a mine blaze at the Anaconda Copper operation on the 1200 foot level left the fate of 21 miners uncertain. Nine bodies were recovered and twelve were unaccounted for as rescue crews with oxygen helmets searched the lower levels. Two rescuers, William Mitchell and Neil Brennan, died from smoke while aiding others. The mine burned violently with smoke blanketing the 1000 500 and 300 foot levels.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promised to Aid Liver
A health ad claims a sluggish liver causes misery such as dizziness headaches and constipation. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy to tone the system aid digestion purify blood and clear complexion, priced at 26 cents at the druggist.
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Dr. King
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