Legislature Debates Railroads, Roads and Suffrage in Pierre
Pierre South Dakota dispatch reports a Senate bill to repeal the Richards Swapping Act, debates over state road commission value, a rule-amendment clash limiting committee control, and measures on school books distribution and clerk salaries. Governors and representatives discuss local option for livestock, road oversight, and voter precinct reforms amid budget items for penitentiaries and state buildings.
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South Dakota House Passes New Bill Proposals
The South Dakota House opened the day with a 10 30 a m session and granted the chamber to the South Dakota Gar association for this afternoon. New bills include 43 Mc Grath on precincts for multi township areas 44 Widon on state printer samples for estimates 45 Norby on election judges as clerks 44 teelin on 437 40 to pay Vermillion special assessments 47 Greer Steckler on 389 000 for Springfield Normal buildings and improvements 48 Green on drivers passing when approaching from the rear with a vehicle
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Rosebud Delegation Seeks State Normal School Move
A Rosebud country delegation asks to move the state normal school from Springfield to Bonesteel and establish a girls training school there while boys stay at Plankinton. They argue Rosebud has poor state communication and needs educational facilities. A Senate resolution calls for a plan showing how to save half a million dollars annually.
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Judge Haney Critiques Legislation At State Bar Meeting
South Dakota judges gathered for the annual state bar association session at the St. Charles hotel. Judge Haney warned that careless statutes and a overreaching legislative process create unpredictable law and urged immediate codification of flaws in the Political Code while calling to remove the initiative from the constitution but keep the referendum.
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Haakon County Sees 56 Candidates Seek Official Posts
In Haakon County in Pierre South Dakota an organization election is set for the 26th. Fifty six candidates have filed for official positions and three towns Philim Midland and Nowlin seek county seat location.
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Senate Resolves Contemplate State Building Control Shift
The piece reports on debates in Pierre regarding transferring state building oversight from the secretary of state to the governor, plus a resolution seeking a Governors Mansion site. It notes discussions on constitutional conflicts, potential repeals, and a push for authority tied to accountability and finances.
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Indian Affairs Committee Clash Over Appropriation Debate
The debate in the House centers on Indian Affairs and budget appropriations. Chairman Stephens yields to Republican Senator Mam of Illinois amid contention about committee leadership and Indian policy understanding.
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Burke proposed for pension in memory of Indian Affairs service
The record notes Mr Burke’s long service and valued knowledge of Indian Affairs. Colleagues praise his sound judgement and request pension to honor his contributions and to benefit the government and Indians, as applause echoes through the chamber.
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Bidder notices and procedural debate amid unusual misspellings
The passage presents a garbled mid 19th or early 20th century meeting record with talk of bidders and consolidation of state representatives. It references efforts to abolish an institution and mentions Springhill, Winldines, and Petes in a fragmented discussion of public roles and governance.
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Redeem men A 1 2 yas i a Pe STATE TEAGUE Neil aon
A fragmented regional notice discusses a proposed land and business venture across Aberdeen Sioux Falls and surrounding towns. It references a state proposition, potential funding, and travel to discuss feasibility while naming people and places in a garbled text.
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Fire destroys Greek shoe shop and barber adjacent building
A morning fire shortly after 4 o clock gutted the Greek run shoe shining parlor at 307 North Mann Street and caused extensive damage to the adjacent Wade and Niblick barber shop. The origin is unknown but suspected to be from a rear stove.
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Fire damages two buildings near Champenois and bank
Fire broke out in a two property block owned by Mrs. Mathie Devy, spreading from a barber shop to a cafe and Greek tenants’ upstairs rooms. Smoke and water damaged stock at Kempton cafe and household goods. total loss estimated around five hundred dollars. The blaze resulted in a street break and cold weather hampered firefighting.
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War Letters From Frontline Soldier In Baltimn Hospital
A fragmentary wartime letter from a British soldier recounts wounds, hospital care in Pevs, and memories of home in South Dakota. He notes daily action, snowbound conditions, and longing to return to duty, while referencing pay delays and moral reflections on the war’s impact.
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Big Orders for Steel Placed by Railroads
Railroads issued large steel orders to cover 1916 needs. New York Central contracted bolts, nuts and spikes for 40 000 kegs. car shops ordered 782 cars. Big Four bought five locomotives. Other outfits placed multi thousand ton orders across the nation and abroad.
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