Primary Election Results Patchy Across Roberts County
Voter turnout was light as results roll in for state and local races. Peter Norbeck leads governor with second place and Richards third. John Johnson has 998 in Congress with rival at 264. Lien wins county treasurer with 71 votes. Jodstaip second, Visel third.
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Tito
Roberts County
Peter Norbeck
Govenor
Richards
Congress Royal
Johnson
Manyick
Carston Bye
Bred Byanler
Ole My
S. McGee
Ny Weg
Reasurer
Lien
Jodstaip
Visel
Wright Ul Pak Meltenina
Monsun
Norbeck Likely Wins Clear Majority Over Opponents
In the election results from 220 precincts Norbeck leads with 7,114 votes while Richards has 1,861 and Egan 3,025. Egan likely did not carry a single county.
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Norbeck
Richards
Egan
County road repair approved by county commission
Petition by Messrs Satve Stero Wanson and Bendicksau led to a decision to repair the county road from Sisseton through Clare City to the state line. Work to start immediately, boosting Clare City by easing south and north traffic, with the road currently in very poor condition and hard to travel.
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SM Satve
Py Stero
John Wanson
Bo Bendicksau
Sisseton
Clare City
Claire Ci Press
Memorial Day Proclamation By South Dakota Governor Byrne
Governor Byrne proclaims May 1915 as Memorial Day and calls for the day to be free from games and sports to honor the memory of fallen soldiers. The notice blends with local obituaries noting the death of John Milton Taylor, two, of Ray Taylor, with funeral details and condolences from Summit Independent.
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Aiguir
United States
Frank M. Byrne
South Dakota
Pure Food Law Enforced as Butcher Fined in Salem
Salem justice records a high fine and costs for a butcher for selling spoiled fish, violating the pure food law. An inspector from the state food and drug department led to the quick disposal of the case after the defendant pleaded guilty. The article notes prior related prosecutions and lists other department actions on food and vinegar adulteration.
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Salem Justice
Stte Food and Dry Department
Salem
Ulis
State Food and Wiig
Turf Watertown
Mitchell
House Passes Rural Credits in Congress Vote
Washington reports the rural credits bill passed the House by 297 to 10 with plans for a low board system of twelve banks. Senate action pending. differences noted between chambers to be resolved in conference. The article contrasts loan limits and valuation rules, and mentions ongoing Goce Line electric rail projects and regional economic notes, reflecting newspaper advertising tone and local commentary.
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Washington
Feder i Furat
Senate
House
Claire City to Build New Brick School Building
Claire City will construct a new brick school building after the school board opened bids. With funds tight only two rooms will be completed, contractor Gottschalk awarded the two-room contract as the lowest bid. Work to start immediately and finish by September opening, per the Claire City Press. Miss Zell Larrabee guests of Peeger friends earlier in the week.
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Claire City
Tre
Carlson & Haslen
D. A. Emmett
Wm. Gottehall
Locas
Claire City Press
Last Taps Answin Perkins Dies in Wilmot Home
Verlsiss ied at its home in Wilmot, Monday die 22nd, Sivedrs 7 months after an att. Deceased was born in New Hampshire, N. JT. He was married to Martha McClyman of New Chester, Wis. He held offices in Adams County and later owned the Wilmot Reporter for 24 years. Survived by his wife and six children in various states. funeral directed by the Masons.
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Westfield
Wis
Pereking
Perkins
Wisconsin
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Masons
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Spokane
Waist
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Bertha
Mins Roy
Slous Pills
Chis
pSissefold
Winehiter
Paris
Grants Pass
Oregon
Tragic Suicide Ends Gast Hart Life in Corona
Gast Hart longtime Censitation Agent at Corona died by suicide, leaving a widow and parents. Obituary notes his strength and esteem in the county, with distant references to health and fatigue. The report also mentions weddings at Sisseton and land purchases in Montana, plus a local arrival from White Rock Journal.
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Montana
Oscarson
Pym. Dahl
Harlowtown
Mont
White Rock Journal
Obituary Notice Missing Details Causes Heart Failure
Fragmentary obituary note reports a death from heart failure near Klevinn Place as Denise and her children were nearby. Dr Petersen arrived too late to save her. a full obituary will be published text week.
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Tomi
Vinson
Sale
Denise
Klevinn
Drs Petersen
Good Roads Demonstration Sparks Claire City Display
A large Good Roads demonstration by the Veblen Auto Club drew about fifty people to Claire City on Thursday evening. Cars displayed banners and a band performed as speakers urged better roads and cooperation with nearby towns to fund improvements. May 3 promises further events if weather permits.
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Claire City
Phe van
Wade
Veblen Auto Club
United States
AU. Stisse
Hiter
Veblenites
Livy Hinds
Toeees
Cu Syun Jolie
Susse
Busy Wednesday in court faces jurors and cases
Judge Bouck presided as Civil Calendar called then juror excuses, fifteen released for farm work. Criminal Calendar followed. twenty three cases stricken off, others continued. Four deemed eligible for citizenship. State vs John Sellen ongoing as press time approached.
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Gonrt
Boel
State
John Sellen
Rosholt
Five year old Victor boy killed by manure spreader
A five year old son of Mr and Mrs Archie Teare of Victor was instantly killed while playing with other boys on a street near a manure spreader. The driver warned them to move but did not see the boy on the far side as the machine passed over him. The accident occurred near Victor with prominent local figures noted in the report. Also included are figures on 1914 South Dakota tax extensions and distributions for counties schools towns and cities. The summary references state funds and corporate property taxes.
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Archie Teare
Victor
Ite
Phu Jit
Fis Tek Kill Hin
Fuera
Rosholl
Suneay
Pere
South Dako
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