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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
4
The piece notes that opponents offered no denial to prior accusations and urges readers to vote against them, stating it is the eleventh hour and the people will respond by voting them out. It emphasizes readers were told in last week’s issue and accuses opponents of lying insinuations.
A fragmented list presents officials including United States Senator Robert J. Gamble and Congressman Chas H. Burke alongside other political and railway figures. The text appears as a clipped stream of names and titles without a clear narrative or dated context.
The Standard editor condemns eleventh hour tactics used by the Foss Marvick Jorgenson Prestwick campaign committee. It states newspapers serve the public with facts but should avoid airing unverified secretive material that harms individuals.
The article argues that labeling Thomas Mani as Indian to sway votes is unfair and un-American and warns similar prejudice toward other candidates. It asserts judges would not favor criminals by race or religion and urges fairness in evaluating who holds office.
Voters in the Second Congressional District including this county learn of unusual support for the forthcoming June primary. The message emphasizes unique backing and urgent participation in the electoral process.
An editorial attacks C R Jorgenson as incompetent after a poor circuit court record and urges Republican voters in Roberts County to elect Chas H Burke in the upcoming primary. It argues Burke’s experience, reputation, and businesslike leadership justify support and asks readers to persuade others to vote Burke next Tuesday.
Wagering large sums on John L. Minder the machine candidate, bank officers urge voters to prove them wrong at the June 4 election. Orville A. Johnson, White Rock township farmer, seeks sheriff, stressing honesty and qualifications and urging serious consideration.
A local political argument questions ownership of the widow’s Summit area farm linked to a Jorgenson family member. The piece attacks C R Jorgenson, urging voters to back Thomas Mann andChas H Burke as trusted legal choices. It warns against trusts and machine endorsements before next Tuesday’s vote.
The passage urges Roberts county voters to reconsider C R Jorgenson for states attorney after seven failed court bids and argues for electing Chas H Burke in the Second district. It challenges ring rule and promotes voting for the machine endorsed ticket on June 4.
The high school will hold its graduating exercises this evening in the opera house with a large crowd expected. Rev. Johnson Oldfield of Milbank will deliver the commencement address and graduates will receive their diplomas. The class includes Hazel Spackman, Lu Eve Christian, Agnes Satern, Emma Erickson, Rosa Thompson, Mildred Mikelson, Alfred Monnie and Clarence Anderberg.
The Lilac annual is in print and delivered by the Juniors who oversee its publication. It is praised for editorial quality and typographical standards.
The Standard backs O E Lien for county auditor citing his honesty and ability. Born 1869 on a Clayton County farm, he worked in banking and railroad service before homesteading in Roberts County. He served as secretary for local mutual fire insurance and a cooperative telephone, with a long record of public service.
United States Senator Robert J. Gamble spoke at the courthouse last Monday evening to a large audience. He talked plainly and earned many partisans, with strong endorsements expected in Sisseton next Tuesday. He is praised as one of the state’s best legislators at the national capital.
The notice urges homeless floaters to act and build a home to become a constructive part of the community. It argues that delaying increases costs and promotes frugality and integrity through beginning small with lumber, then expanding as needed.
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