Capital Site Battle Refuses Pierre Promise Adds Huron Backing
The St. Lawrence Journal argues the capital should be in Huron for state convenience and accuses Pierre of smearing Black Hills allies. It cites East laborers sent to the Hills and urges Hills residents to resist Pierre’s claims while defending central South Dakota interests.
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Does Pierre Own Them in Hills Capital Fight
The piece argues Pierre lacks political strength while central South Dakota counties, including Hills residents, favor keeping the capital in Huron. It cites the Adamswood Board of Trade as attempting to sway public opinion and warns against Hills influence in the contest.
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Pierre Enigma: Voters Split Over Capital Location
A satirical editorial mocks the Pierre capital debate claiming thousands of maps spread state wide and voting patterns show Pierre supporters now favor other options. It claims many Pierre backers are disillusioned, with some labeled mad for backing the inaccessible town now rejected by the legislature and voters.
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Capital Location Debate in South Dakota Style
Miller Republican argues western miners and timber interests will push capital to the state center when they gain political power. The Sioux Falls Press is challenged to deny the claim. Until then residents east of the Missouri River should favor a temporary capital location that serves those currently residing there.
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Jug Handle Case In Convention Debate
An observer at the convention judged the capital question a jug handle case with Haron favored by taxpayers while Pierre offered no clear advantage. The discussion remained overshadowed by other topics as Haron appeared stronger.
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Pierre City Population Ranking Confusion Cited
A Pierre Journal item notes conflicting city names and population figures in South Dakota. It mentions Pierre ranking third with 3 200 residents in one listing and seventh with 2 200 in another, with derisive reference to alternate spellings Fiddlebridge Diddlefridge or Briddiefidge.
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Census debate over capital location in South Dakota
The Sioux Falls Daily Press notes west of the Missouri River has 800 906 residents while the east counts over eight times as many, arguing the capital should be placed for state residents convenience not geographic center. Hand county and Huron oppose Pierre and question claimed benefits from a Pierre capital and Aberdeen railroad, urging location to serve actual population.
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Colorado Mountains Train Dash Leaves Three Injured
A train dash down a mountainside in Colorado killed one and seriously injured three others, authorities reported. Rescue crews raced to the scene as investigators examined the wreckage for the cause and next steps.
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Right You Are Spencer So Nominated for Representatives
Reporter R. Buchanan notes ex editor R. Buchanan of the Cherokee Times now in Sioux Falls S D has been nominated for representative by Republicans of Minnehaha county and is expected to win as the district leans strongly Republican Back called me is a man of honor and integrity.
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