Yankton Balks on City Light Plant Decision
J L Larner and Son withdraw their bid for an electric light franchise as the old one expires in January 1914. The city schedules a December 22 special election on a municipal light and water plant. In Yankton county mass meetings, E S Johnson for U S senator faced opposition from Democratic ranks while Crawford supporters fared poorly. Both parties hint at new political leadership. The State Historical Society has secured statistics from various sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Larner & Son
Springfield
Yankton County
Johnson
Friends
Crawford
Railroads report state farm product values for 1917 18
The article notes railroad operating in the state report farm product shipped value for the fiscal year ending June 30 1918 totaling 129 984 000 up 5 767 000 from the prior year. It also discusses E E Wagner of Sioux Falls agreeing to accept the nomination for judge of the Second Judicial circuit and Governor Byrne's prison labor reform proposals.
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E. E. Wagner
Sioux Falls
United States
Second Judicial Circuit
Byrne
Campaign debate notes foreshadow party split and tariff critique
The long column discusses safeguarding a contract based system and the mass convention feature, noting opposition within the Republican majority to Crawford and potential for a compromise ticket. It also critiques the tariff law's impact on prices, arguing protection may be less essential, while predicting possible Democratic gains if primaries turn bitter. Local notices follow about sales, petitions, road laws, and residents' health and travel.
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Lyon
Crawford
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