Work of the Solons in South Dakota
A comprehensive list of bills and joint resolutions introduced in the South Dakota legislature is presented. The record details multiple Senate and House measures, covering land patents, school aid, taxation, county finances, infrastructure, and executive appointments, with numerous named sponsors and topics.
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South Dakota
N. Cooper
Hutehinson
State Board of Agrithe
Hutchinson
Alt Eoron
Envier
South Inketa
Nortimer
bHutchingson
Senate
Cheyenne River
Brawley
Missouri River
Haonlov
Congress
South Pushkoata
Ndoraska
House
Watertown
Upland
Elial
Hot Springs
South
Vermillion Pastor Accepts Call to Chicago Church
Rev C K Solberg of Vermillion has accepted a call to the Zion Lutheran church in Chicago, one of the largest in the denomination. He previously led Lutheran churches in Vermillion and Yankton, earning high regard for his sermons and leadership, and is credited with strengthening the South Dakota Lutheran leagues. The Chicago church reportedly has about six hundred members. Aberdeen reports the smallest money order ever issued from its post office, a 5 cent note issued yesterday by Assistant Postmaster Jumper at the Pitton post office.
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Lawson
Syward
Issur
Mapier
Steedlard
South Dakota
Uae
Mirzgorakis
Anton
Childres
Vermillion
S. J
C. IX
Zion Tartheron Church
Chicagoa
O. A. Novem
Sioux City
Ale
Solbere
South Diakota
City
Yankton
Wlloa
Avenue
Po Rev Ale
Solberg
Ian
Chicago
Aberdeen
S. D
Jim
Pritton Postoffics
Attempted assassination of General Trepoff in Moscow
In Moscow at Nicholas Station a young woman wearing a student cap fired three shots at General Trepoff as he bid farewell to Grand Duke Sergius during a tour to St Petersburg. All shots missed. Trepoff and the Grand Duke continued their schedule.
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General Trepoff
Moscow
Jan. Wi
Nicholas Station
Prepoft
Crrand
Sergius
St. Petersburg
Oman
Trepoff
Earl Cairns Dies in Cannes Union Club Stay
Earl Cairns was found dead in his bed at the Union club in Cannes today. The cause is reported as heart disease.
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Earl Cairns
Cannes
Union Club
Proceedings of the Week in Brief in Both Houses
The South Dakota legislature reviews weekly actions in both houses with concise summaries of votes measures and committee reports. Key motions and brief appearances by lawmakers are noted as the session progresses through the week.
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South Dakota
Unclear OCR Ledger of Public Works and Political Motions
Fragmentary OCR text outlines proposed state investment in power and waterworks. Mentions committees, appropriations, condemnation of property, and bills moving to committee and ballot action. References to presidential lectures and town actions amid a likely late 19th or early 20th century setting.
Death of Mrs. HH Wagner Reported in Local Incident
A terse notice records the death of Mrs. HH Wagner following a shredder mishap. The item mentions Louis Todt Gatakt and AVC DU aid treetty, with fragmented language indicating a city scene and legal or procedural steps underway.
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Louis Todt
HH. Wagner
AVC
Pius
School Boys Attack to Deter Teacher in South Palketa Town
A mob of students plots to threaten a local teacher in South Palketa with improvised weapons. One youth uses iron knuckles to strike a schoolmaster’s door and face during the clash, narrowly escaping capture as authorities move in.
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Siginx
Totte
Pytinus
Aix
Uhers
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Yisi
Esc Ping Sa
Com Bate
Penifeewians Ofeyse
From Bank to Island Dam Plans and Railroad Crossing
A large force works on a dam to connect the island with the west bank of the river aiming to shorten the Milwaukee road bridge by 1500 feet. If successful the project could enable a permanent roadway and a rail crossing using iron pontoon boats. A drifting engineer named Frank Carr, likely an insane man from Brule County, is in custody with possible ties to locomotives and awaits relocation to Yankton asylum if relatives aren’t found.
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Nia
Aati Gy
Tuterd
Chamberlaat Panton
Non
VN Ridge Company
Ireland
Dling Wieh
Milwaukee Road
Chamberlain
Glack
Brule County
Ile
Irrank Carr
Yankton Asylum
Smoot Hearings Likely To Extend Into Next Session
Washington January reports indicate the Senate committee on privileges and elections will take weeks to prepare the Smoot hearings record. A constitutional amendment banning polygamy is expected to be recommended, while Smoot’s removal is unlikely.
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Washington, da
Chiair- Man
Senate Committee of Vin
Snoot
St. Jones
Testimony Reveals Mormon Attitude in Smoot Inquiry
Judge McCipty recalled in the Smoot investigation testified there was no formal commitment but candidates on Mormon and non Mormon tickets would be roughly evenly split. West Point and Columbia Law graduate Moss Or Salt Wakely said Mormon sentiment toward polygamy was hostile and that whispers of church influence appeared in politics. No one admitted church authorization to sway voters though some purported attempts at influence were noted.
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Washington, Jan
VV Me. McCipty
Supreme Court of Tah
Burrows
Irigram Nws
Moss
Salt Wakely
West Point
Law Department
Columbia University
Wits
Salt Lake Pats
New
Mistry Resigns in Cabinet Shakeup
A meeting of ministers was held under heavy tension as Mistry and colleagues submitted their resignations. The cabinet faces a minority backstop, with Matiieuine hinting the new ministry should prevail, while Combes deals with the crisis.
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Seir Combes
Leit Lonbet
Mo Combes
Jetter
Matiieauine
Illinois Statue to be Placed in Statuary Hall
At the senate meeting in Cullom dated January 17, a resolution set February 7 as the date to receive Illinois’ statue of Terances HH Willard for Statuary Hall in the capitol. It will be the first figure of Wolhuin placed in the hall.
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Washington
Cullom
Senate
Terances HH. Willard
Sioux City Live Stock Markets Report January 18
Sioux City live stock market reports mixed and heavy cattle prices with steers around 4.05 to 4.75, stock cows and heifers up to 2.60, calves quoted near 7.50. Sheep and lambs steady with wethers 5.00 to 5.50 and lambs about 4.70 to 7.00, hogs lower around 4.00 to 4.09. Market notes include bids for native steers, stockers, feeders, and bulls, with cattle, calves, and hay trades summarized.
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Sioux City
Chicago
Gattle
Went
Mossad
Onidihay- Jin
Wea
Wed
Emss
Grain and Provisions Market Notes from Minneapolis
Grain and provisions quotations flow in from Minneapolis with prices for No. 1 spring wheat at 102 1.10, No. 1 northern 1.15, No. 2 northern around 1.00 to 1.10, and No. 4 near 1.00. Cash prices show wheat and macaroni values, with dairy and creamery products listed as steady. Short rib sides and lard quotings appear, while overall market tone is described as steady.
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Bhiage
Creamery Ary
Nneapolis
Jorn
Import ant South Dakota Merchants Convention Set in Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls to host the eighth annual South Dakota Retail Merchants and Hardware Dealers association convention January 24 to 26. Governor Elredward and State Dairy and Food Commissioner Sherwood will speak. Noted leaders from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois are among expected attendees. Topics include price cutting, packing house sales, parcel post, peddlers law enforcement and Sunday trading. The program includes addresses on food purity and merits of merchants and citizens.
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S. J
South Dakota Retail Merchants ® and Hardware Dealers’ Association
Sioux
Dyler
Sioux Falls
Thomas H.row
Board of Trade
Clesis Ion
Janu Retail
Aberdeen water studied for health and bottling potential
Dr George II Countryman of Brown County reports an analysis of Aberdeen artesian water showing unique saline properties akin to Minnetonka water. He suggests its suitability for invalids and bottling, noting formation in limestone and a possible Missouri River origin. Also a town meeting plans to form a cooperative creamery to build a local plant with farmer patron support.
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Berdeen
George II
Brown County
Art Nowels
Aberdeen
Minnetonka
Hot Springs
S. 1
Doetor
South Dakota
Missouri River
Great Falls
Mont
Reorganizing Woonsocket Knights of Pythias Lodge
Efforts are under way to revive a Knights of Pythias lodge in Woonsocket. The town once hosted a strong local chapter, which faded, but today many members in the area would back a restart with a solid initial membership.
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Woonsocket, &. D
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Woonsocket
Knights of Pythias
Japan Violations Stir Russia Over China's Neutrality
St Petersburg reports claim Japanese raids breached Chinese neutral territory south of Liao Ya tsun as pressure grows for Britain and other powers to curb Japan. Russian officials warn of possible breach of neutrality if Tokyo continues, while debates over Labuan as a possible British base intensify tensions.
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China
Yokio
Dan
Fram Ing
Generaleuka
Liao
Japan
Lise
St. Petersburg
Labuan
Borneo
Singapore
Washington
Chita
Russia
Disguised As A Man She Traveled With Prisoners
A Jupinese scandarme reports a worn out twenty year old prisoner disguised as a man traveled with Russhan prisoners. She faced great embarrassment due to exposure and is now placed in special quarters.
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Tokio. Jia. PS
Winor Russhan
Port Arthur Warships and Defenses Reported In Fair Shape
A returned officer from Port Arthur describes ships and fortifications in fair condition after siege. He notes improvements on Meter Hill, trench work like Boer War methods, and questions about sea openings and electrical gear. Japanese prisoners reportedly received harsher treatment than Russians, with limited fuel and outdoor access.
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Jakin
Jam
Tava
Meter Hill
Whent
Demoralized Defenders At Fort Arthur Amid Surrender
A Times dispatch from London reports January 15 events in Fort Arthur as General Stoessel and officers discuss capitulation. Vodka looting and orgies erupt in the town as soldiers riot while food runs three months scarce. Naval officers are intoxicated and morale collapses despite final capitulation.
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Fort Arthur
the Times
Livisi
Stirling
Sioesset
Raju
Val Matkaroszt
Winenh
Stoessel
Arthur
Negi Intercedes For General Stoessel In Nagasaki
Tokio reports General Negi has written to Nagasaki's governor urging fair treatment of General Stoessel. The letter argues Stoessel is a foreign gentleman who meritoriously served his country and helped transfer Port Arthur forts and munitions, deserving consideration by military authorities.
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Stoessel
Tokio
Nagasaki
Ollowing
Stosel
Port Arthur
Japanese Attacks Rise Across Front Along With Night Artillery
New reports state Japanese forces are increasing activity along the entire front. They attack villages between line positions and open artillery fire at night. Japanese operations include training Chinese troops and converting bandits into regular companies to assault hill positions.
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Huan Shan
Elanchuria
Jian
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