Railroads Face Tax Assessment Debate In South Dakota
South Dakota officials clash with railroad interests over how railroad property should be taxed. Commissioner Polleys argues assessing at a ratio equal to individuals is just, citing 1909 state data and US railroad capitalization. The stance contends farm land is undervalued or railroads overvalued, urging a court-backed valuation to end rate speculation and ensure fair taxation.
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Polleys
South Dakota
United States
Rail taxes in South Dakota noted by officials
A fragment from a South Dakota story cites the Chicago Minneapolis and Omaha railroad tax issue with unnamed officials and a mention of state policy. The brief hints at taxation debates affecting rail interests in the region.
Death of President Rawn of the Monon line
The late President Rawn was beloved by railroad men for his kindness yet faced unclear circumstances surrounding his death. He was connected to frauds on the Hainois Central via a conspiracy among workers and a supply house, highlighting the mixed portrait of a dutiful husband and loyal employer servant who struggled with property rights.
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Rawn
Monon
Hainois Central Railroad
Near-thief Rawn and ill-gotten gains in business morality
The piece condemns officials who cheat the government and overpay themselves from policyholders funds. It likens Aldrich to securing a rubber monopoly through legislation and argues Rawn, a near-thief, profited by indirect theft. It closes with hope ill-gotten gains disturb the conscience in business.
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Aldrich
Rawn
Water with meals touted as healthy in medical journal
The medical journal endorses drinking plenty of water during meals challenging long standing practice of abstinence. The writer jokes that nature may know better than doctors and even cucumbers could have a nourishing place in meals.
Campaign Against Vagrants Reflects City Tension
The city pursues a steady campaign against vagrants seen as suspicious outsiders. Officials argue the burden of proof lies with those without work or visible means of support, implying begging or stealing as the inevitable outcomes for the idle.
Unemployed In City Targeted By Police Action
The text argues a honest man may stray in a city, but unemployment is unusual here. It praises police for keeping vagabonds out by making the area unpleasant for them.
Uncle Joe Challenges Cannonism In Fiery Kansas Speech
The piece portrays Uncle Joe declaring in Kansas that he will seek another term as speaker despite opposition. It argues that regular Republicans plotted to quiet Cannonism while voters were told it was resolved. It claims Cannon’s strength waned without a majority and exposes the speaker as relying on others.
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Uncle Joe
Cannon
Wheat output drop and price rise hit South Dakota farmers
The first estimate shows wheat production of 30 million bushels in the state down from 40 million last year, with quality improving. Prices are expected to be a fifth to a fourth higher, implying substantial revenue losses for South Dakota farmers.
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South Dakota
Woman Described as Serene in Warm Weather
A New York Tribune report notes a woman’s deliberate serenity in sunny conditions. The short, reflective line underscores calm posture amid heat.
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New York Tribune
Milk Prices and Distribution Spark Urgent Debate
New York observers argue milk costs markups along a chain from farmer to distributor. Farmers in New Jersey allegedly feed milk to hogs while retail milk in New York hits nine cents a quart. A major New York milk firm posted a 22 percent dividend, prompting calls that distribution profits flow to middlemen and that government ownership may rise if regulation fails.
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New Jersey
New York
New York World
Bryan Bros Campaign Fight For County Option
Bryan campaigns for county option in Nebraska while Indiana Democrats oppose it to influence the upcoming election. He is invited to speak in Indiana during the campaign and aims to reach voters both entering and leaving events, though he occasionally misses them.
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Bryan
Nebraska
Indiana
Government limits women stenographers in Washington service
The civil service commission restricts women stenographers from government work in Washington. This move is seen as a measure to increase officials’ productivity by relying on dictation.
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
Express firms in South Dakota lash at taxes
South Dakota express companies complain their taxes are ridiculously low. They argue that much of their revenue is profit and should be taxed accordingly.
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Express Companies
South Dakota
Not to blame them for wanting it all
A reflective line notes that people may seek entire fulfillment without fault, suggesting sympathy for desires beyond restraint. It presents a nuanced view of ambition and responsibility without assigning blame.
Senator Cummins Denied Aiming To Form New Party
A statement counters claims he plans a new party and notes his ongoing activity within the Republican fold. The reply emphasizes he is content with current roles and responsibilities.
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Cummins
Republican Party
Wisconsin Prohibitionists Denounce County Option System
Prohibitionists in Wisconsin condemn the county option approach while stressing it should not be linked to prohibition. They urge clear separation of reform aims from local alcohol policy experiments.
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Wisconsin
Priest Bound Over In Statutory Case In Fort Pierre
At the close of a preliminary hearing in Fort Pierre Rev Father O Harra faced a charge of a statutory offense after a complaint by thirteen year old Helena Meyer. He was bound over to appear in court under bonds of 2500 dollars. Friends of the accused posted the bond immediately.
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Pierre
S. D
Fort Pierre
Father O’harra
Helena Meyer
Worldwide Conservation Meet Draws Global Delegates In September
The national conservation congress planned for September in St Paul promises a worldwide turnout with France the first foreign nation to commit delegates. Spain Portugal Denmark Mexico Venezuela and Panama have joined or pledged to join the effort. Attendance is expected to reach about 10 000.
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St. Paul
National Conservation Congress
France
Spain
Portugal
Denmark
Mexico
Venezuela
Panama
Denver Wife Kills Husband Then Ends Own Life Over Letter
In Denver Colorado a wife discovers a twenty page love letter to her husband from another woman. She shoots him as he sleeps then commits suicide by self-inflicted gunshot. The case centers on alleged infidelity and a fatal domestic tragedy.
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Denver
Colo
Frank Forres
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