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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
1
Gilbert G. Fites announces Republican bid for County Superintendent of Schools Bon Homme County subject to June primaries. Lawrence L. Wagner announces Republican candidacy for Sheriff of Bon Homme County subject to June primaries. Springfield S Dak
County official notice from Henry Wysia announces candidacy for county assessor subject to Republican voters in the June primaries. Also references Meritol Pllc Remedy ad for piles and Bruhn & Stonebraker. Ballot color guidance for the 1912 primary lists Republican white, Democratic yellow, Socialist pink, Prohibition blue with C. E. Stoddard as county auditor.
The United States District Court in Philadelphia orders dissolution of the powder trust while noting that mere dissolution leaves stockholders in place to wield power through Gentlemen's agreements. Congress is urged to craft stronger laws as Attorney General Wickersham acts against the coffee trust in New York. A 10 million dollar stockpile could raise prices, with international ties via Brazilian exporters complicating the case. Sioux Falls Press credits Mr. Thorson for primary delegate system and opposes Mr. Halladay, who defends the state plan and his long public service.
Witness George A Cragin of Worchester Mass acknowledges destroying evidence against the steel trust. Frank Knox reports Taft hopes fade after Illinois and Maryland results while Roosevelt gains in several states. Supreme court judge contests loom in Black Hills and Huron districts with aging Corson and Haney praised for integrity.
The text notes he is advanced in years yet remains capable of meeting his duties and writing clear decisions. It says most attorneys in his district concede his right to recognition as long as he seeks it, and any change should occur when top lawyers can enter the race and the people can choose the best candidate.
The Tyndall Tribune asserts railroad HQs instruct employees to vote for Geo. W. Egan for governor and cites corroborating sources making doubt unlikely.
The Huronite opines eleven days before the primaries that the state association of liquor dealers and brewers errs to back George W. Egan. It argues he cannot deliver and would expose endorsers to risk if promoted, urging hesitation before pledges to all.
Independent candidate Frank LeCocq of Harrison addresses South Dakota voters. He claims no corporate influence and vows to protect the public interest as railroad commissioner, citing over thirty years in the territory and state and an unblemished record.
Notice states a primary election will be held June 4 1912 at regular polling places in all Bon Homme County precincts from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Voters of each party will choose party candidates for state congressional judicial legislative and county offices to be decided at the next general election. It also covers electing party committeemen delegates to conventions and nominating a United States senator by the next state legislature. Dated April 29, 1912. C. E Stoppard.
A progressive century has produced a satisfactory treatment for rheumatism. The American Drug & Preas Association, of which we are members, manufactures a preparation called Meritol Rheumatic Powder from a formula adopted by them after medical experts pronounced it of great merit. Give Meritol Rheumatic Powder a trial. They are guaranteed. Brolin & Stonebraker exclusive agents.
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