Five Sixth Jury Law Affects Civil Trials
The Minnesota legislature passed the five sixths jury act for civil cases to prevent hung juries caused by one holdout and names a future aim to apply similar standards to criminal juries. The Ohio River region experienced a four day rainstorm depositing seven inches over the state, overwhelming reservoirs and testing engineering limits.
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Minnesota
The
Weather Bureau
Ohio River
Scientific American
Ohio
Minnesota strengthens rail fare cap amid Supreme Court wait
The Minnesota legislature backed a new 2 cent fare law aiming to cap passenger charges for railroads earning high annual passenger revenue. The bill allows 3 cents for lower earners and targets Illinois Central and Iowa Central routes from Albert Lea to the Iowa line, effectively pushing toward a 2 cent fare on much of the state line. A second provision requires selling 500 mile street passes at a set rate.
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United States Supreme Court
Minnesota
Illinois Central
Iowa Central
Albert Lea
South Dakota Eyes Law Adoption if It Proves Beneficial
A local observer notes that should the proposed law succeed, it would be a positive model for South Dakota to adopt. The remark frames potential statewide benefits and aligns with regional policy interests.
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South Dakota
Railway depot dispute delays Veblen line plans
Residents along the proposed Veblen road clash over depot placement with tensions easing as the plan progresses, officials predicting eventual adjustment.
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Veblen Road
Saloon licenses may go to highest bidder in Ton city auction
The city attorney reviews selling saloon licenses by auction in Ton city if no better offers emerge. The proposal would set a competitive bid process, eligibility rules, and a revenue plan while protecting public interests and licensing standards.
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Minneapolis
Sisseton
Davison County Assessors Favor Local Tax Schedule
Davison county assessors plan to set their own rate of value instead of following the state tax commission instructions. The action raises questions about the commission’s authority and the value of its guidance if local officials defy it.
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Davison County
State Tax Commission
Commission
Local notices from Hart Township area and surroundings
Rev Carl Shade from Hart township visited Sisseton on Wednesday. A baby girl arrived at the Albert Otto home in Bossko Wednesday. Robert Winters is reported very low with cancer of the stomach. A daughter was born April 24 to Peter Olson and wife of Goodwill. Young foxes wanted for cash. Envilla Stock farm Cogswell ND. Mrs A M Anderson and Mrs Abraham Erickson and daughter Hilda were up from Peever Tuesday. John Gauper of Dixie and Chas Tisch of Veblen were transacting business in this city Wednesday. Bernt Bendickson on route 3 returned home from Montevideo where he has been for two months. Dr Glasier reports twins at the Henry Hanson home in Sisseton township. A sewer is being put in at the Gotworth building next to Miller Meat Market. A full basement will be put in later. The grade pupils will present a May Day program at the opera house this evening starting at 6 o'clock.
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Albert Otto
Bossko
Robert Winters
Envilla Stock Farm
Cogswell
N.D
A. M. Anderson
Abraham Erickson
Hilda
Peever
John Gauper
Dixie
Chas. Tisch
Veblen
Bernt Bendickson
Montevideo
Dr. Glasier
Henry Hanson
Sisseton
Gotworth
Miller
Opera House
Local Notes From Sisseton and Vicinity
Wilson Walsh has entirely recovered from his siege of illness. Mrs H A Ernst spent Monday with Mrs Fred Gleason. Oscar Crookstead is sick with measles. A straw-stack behind John Vollmer's barn caught fire Monday but neighbors prevented a spread. Ethel Ernst returns from a week in Sisseton. Yom Sandsmark left Monday for North Dakota to run a steam breaker. Albert Ulstad visited Sisseton Thursday and brought a new Ford home. Fred McDonald of Sisseton visited the Ernst home Thursday. Albert Ulstad took Mr and Mrs A T Feeny to Sisseton Saturday to meet relatives of Mrs Feeny.
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John Vollmer
Ethel Ernst
Sisseton
Yom Sandsmark
North Dakota
Fred McDonald
Ernst
Albert Ulstad
A. T. Feeny
Ford
Youngest Child Sick with Scarlet Fever Telegram Sent
Mrs. J. McCuleman received a telegram Wednesday that her youngest child was sick with scarlet fever and she took the next train for Beach, North Dakota to be with her family.
Talks on Nature Cures by Dr Garfield B Danelz
Dr Garfield B Danelz promotes nature cures from Benson Minnesota clinic for chronic and stubborn diseases. He claims body’s power to heal, uses touch and machines, offers free clinic views, and states he won’t take payment unless able to help.
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Garfield B. Danelz
Easter Social and Local News Roundup
A social hop was held at John Fonder's last Friday. Sylvester Kimball is transacting business in Sisseton. Fonder and wife shopped in Peever Saturday. The north school house closed Saturday and teacher Miss McGuckin returned home near Wilmot. Vernie Fender visits the McGuckin home. Miss Agnes Lundstrom sews for Mrs. Victor Nelson in Peever this week. Miss Irene Kimball attended a basket social near Peever Saturday. Henry Hackberth visited Browns Valley Saturday. Quintin Fender now works for Casper Mollenhoff. Tony Nigg and wife moved onto Steve Barnett’s place. Easter fishers caught eighty-five suckers and pickerel in the Little Minnesota River.
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Sylvester Kimball
Sisseton
Chas. Fonder and Wife
Peever
Miss McGuckin
Wilmot
Agnes Lundstrom
Victor Nelson
Irene Kimball
Erickson School
Community News Roundup for the County
The Standard gathers all local happenings from the community and county. Readers are invited to submit brief items by hand or phone to capture every event, meeting, achievement, and notice for inclusive coverage.
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The
Standard
Church Notes Norwegian and English Services Next Sunday
Swedish detailed service times list Norwegian and English services at 3:30 and 7:30 next Sunday. English service is Sunday May 15 at 3:30. All are welcome.
Lutheran Services and Activities Schedule
The church offers Sunday morning services at 10 30 and Sunday school at noon The Luther League meets at 645 pm A peaceful song service is at 745 pm Thursday worships occur weekly A class reading for confirmation gathers at the parsonage Saturday at 1 30 pm
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Luther League
Wayer
Methodist Women Study Group Meets Friday
The women studying China's New Day will meet with Mrs. Massingham Friday. Mrs. Batson will direct the study. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society holds its district meeting at Milbank this week from May 1 to 3. The local pastor will preach at the Otto School house next Sunday at 3 30 p.m.
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China
Massingham
Presbyterian special service planned for next Sunday
The church announces a special service next Sunday evening with details coming Sunday morning. Members are urged to attend and to view Sunday school star allocations for April and aim for May. The pastor will speak at Sissleton Sunday morning, Effington Eddy point in the afternoon, and Veblen in the evening.
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Sisseton
Effington Eddy Point
Veblen
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Joseph Marvick
Henry Helvig
Leo J. Lukanitsch
Carl Shade
Hart Township
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Goodwill
Wilson Walsh
Sickne
H. A. Ernst
Fred Gleason
Oscar Crookstead
Benson
Staviq Bros
John Fonder
Vernie Fender
McGuckin
Henry Hackberth
Browns Valley
Quintin Fender
Ing
Casper Mollenhoff
Tony Nigg
Steve Barnett
P. Kilness
Methodist
Presbyterian
Schindler Bros
Schindler
Carver
Minnesota No. 13
North and
Montana
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