Treasurers Refusal Triggers Mandamus Saloon License Fight
Brookings County Treasurer E L Vandyke refused to accept license fees from Elkton and Volga saloon applicants and will not issue county permits. Prohibition State Committee backs a mandamus suit to compel issuance, arguing license laws are unconstitutional per Supreme Court precedent. The move shakes local saloon forces and tests liquor regulation in higher courts.
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Brookings
E.L. Vandyke
Brookings County
Elkton
Volga
Mr. van Dyke
Cheever
Quincy Lee Morrow
Prohibition State Committee
Supreme Court of the United States
No Beauty Contest Editorial Snippet
An editor of a human interests weekly rails at beauty pageants, arguing a newspaper man gains none of the self respect or public esteem from such contests. The fragment hints at a broader critique of sensationalism in media and the perceived value of journalistic integrity.
CULL RESUMES CAMPAIGN
Judge Loomis Cull Republican candidate for governor resumes his statewide speaking tour starting May 13 in Fairfax after rest at his ranch near Hot Springs South Dakota. The schedule continues through May 28 including Bonesteel Burke Gregory Dallas Winner Elk Point Yankton Marion Salem Sioux Falls Watertown Clark Redfield and Huron before concluding in Pierre.
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Hot Springs
S. D
Loomis Cull
Rapid City
Fairfax
Pierre
Bonesteel
Burke
Gregory
Dallas
Winner
Elk Point
Yankton
Marion
Salem
Sioux Falls
Watertown
Clark
Redfield
Huron
Millett Endorsed for Re election by Kerr in 1312
Hon C L Millett receives endorsement from Robt F Kerr for re election noting his legislative record. Kerr commends Millett as capable faithful and influential, citing seven of eleven bills introduced by Millett passed the House and praising committee work and voting conscience.
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Chas. L. Millett
House
House Journal
Robt
Fs Kerr
Real Estate Transfers List From United States to Multiple Grantees
Ledger of property transactions listing numerous deeds and grants across regions, naming buyers and sellers such as Mansine Mikkelsen Lars Thomson and A G Dunn, with parcels described by sections and townships, financial amounts, and partial ownership stakes.
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United States
Albert Chester Bunyan
Oscar N Helgeson
Edward E Hyde
John Byron
August
Keep Grace
Eddy Josh R Giddings
Peter J Larson
William W
Chaffee
Dominick Clarke
John W
Kamies
Joseph L
Stanley James Crawford
John A Swant
Alphonso J Ziongel
John F
Simonson Lemuel
Laughlin
Carrie Vognild
Mansine Mikkelsen
Lars Thomson
George Longwell
G Dunn
Andrew F Mason
John L Forant
William Rudman
Samuel B Carson
John Davis
Anna Campbell
Sylvester T
Remedy Ad Seen In Local Pharmacy Notice
A reader shares a testimonial about a cold remedy marketed by Fount Pharmacy. The note mentions Chamberlain h Remedy and urges trying the product after a household illness. The fragment reflects a small town pharmacy ad style and customer experience.
Quigg for county auditor endorsed by editors
The Midland Mail and Interior Index urge James A. Quigg of Philip as a qualified candidate for county auditor. They praise his mature judgement, business ability, and long public affairs experience, asserting he would keep the office in capable hands and serve taxpayers well.
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Brother Durkee
The
Bad River News
Ches
Seedom
Midland Mail
James A. Quigg
Philip
Quigg
Mr. Quigg
Commonwealth
Inder
Popular Demand or Money Which Drives Roosevelt Campaign
The piece claims Theodore Roosevelt backers have spent about 1 million dollars to renominate him. It accuses Roosevelt managers of bribery like paying delegates, issuing due bills, and offering funds to sway voters in states including Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska Arkansas Pennsylvania New York Chicago and more. It cites financiers such as George W. Perkins and Frank A. M. along with others as Roosevelts allies and notes Roosevelt’s own earnings from art returns.
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Oklahoma
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Kansas
Nebraska
Arkansas
Pennsylvania
New York County
Chicago
Taft
George W. Perkins
Th International Harvester Company
United States Steel Corporation
Frank A. M
Ford Pinchot
John F. Bass
New Wampahire
Roosevelt Cain
North Dakota
Chaseby
Truman H. Newberry
Michigan
Chauncey Dewey
Akxander HM. Revell
Thomas Deus
Walter Dickey
Tiaspurt
S Roosevelt
Thwattore Roosevelt Himeef
Roosevelt Attacks Taft In Pittsburgh Scandal Tale
In Pennsylvania Roosevelt pursues a political maneuver linking Taft and Penrose to a corrupt Pitt sburg machine run by Flinn. The former president revives a tale of votes-for-protection deals, alleging Flinn pledged Allegheny County legislators to Quay. Roosevelt frames Pittsburg as example of “Let the People Rule.”
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Columbus
Ohio
William Pilon
Pittsburg
Theodore Hoosevelt
Taft
Henator
Boles Penrose
Charester
Bill
Mion
Roosevelt
Pitteburg
Flinn
Pittaburg
Sears
United States
Fitsn
Quay
Allegheny County
Theod Roosevest
Roosevelt letters reveal Morgan interests linked to campaigns
A historical snippet claims Theodore Roosevelt noted Morgan interests in finance and industry. It asserts connections between the International Harvester Company, United States Steel, and Morgan allies such as George W. Perkins. The account alleges Roosevelt defended Morgan friends during his campaign and that Harriman raised funds for 1904 election.
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International Harvester Company
United States Mtec Corporation
Morgan
Roosevelt
George W. Perkins
Theodore Roosevelt
Warner Seeks County School Superintendent Nomination
W Warner, longtime local schools superintendent, campaigns for county superintendent with broad county reach. Born 1879, began teaching in 1900, Norman graduate, Nebraska life certificate, South Dakota state certificate, taught at Nebraska Western University, studied science at Nebraska. Local support and endorsements cited. voters urged to mark a cross for him on June 4.
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W. W. Warner
Prof. Warner
Nebraska
South Dakota
Nebraska Western University
University of Raska
Warner
Philip School
Why He Was Late Chronicle Fragment
Fragmentary dialogue shows a character stating he was delayed due to a prior meeting with Rimitheon and an insistence on discussing his late arrival. A mention of telling someone to take Chamberlain tablets appears. Sold by Pioneer Pharmacy.
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Rimitheon
Teres
Pioneer Pharmacy
Black Handers Caught In Sully County Mystery
States Attorney Quimby secured a signed statement from a friend of Lee Canan confirming Canan planned the letters later sent to Thorpe and Exselbrugge. The letters were posted five days after the confession, and the friend kept the matter quiet until recently. Pottersville letters traced to two brothers defending their act as scare tactic to Mortensen. No action yet filed. Onida Water man.
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Sully County
Lee Canan
Quimby
Canan
Thorpe
Exselbrugge
Potter
Meade County Divison Movement Aims To Restore Delano
Northeastern Meade residents push to redivide the empire by restoring Delano County and separating from Seaby, a split proposed after earlier absorption. The effort seeks to revive localized governance and place Delano back on the map.
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Meade County
Delano County
Meade
Seaby
Delano Counties
Vote for Sandy OC Risketis for Clerk of Courts
A local voter guidance item urges supporting Sandy OC Risketis in the race for Clerk of Courts. The brief notes the candidate and the office, aiming to influence selection at upcoming ballots.
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Sandy OC
Risketis
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