Groundhog judges winter return amid political woe
The report notes the groundhog's judgment as winter quarters return. It mentions the administration and the North Western railway troubles, a potential Niagara challenge, and the anti-treating bill defeat by one vote with a motion to reconsider and set a special order for Thursday. Col. Arthur Linn receives an appointment and a jab at previous leadership hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Col
Arthur Linn
Wessey
Lee
Governors name three on South Dakota Soldier's Home board
Governor Vessey appoints A. B. Nelson Pierre T. B. Fitzpatrick and Col. Arthur Linn Canton to the South Dakota Board of Commissioners of the Soldier's Home. The piece notes upcoming meeting details and party commentary on press association leadership and national politics.
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Vessey
South Dakota Board of Commissioners of
the Soldier’s Home
A. B. Nelson
Pierre
T. B. Fitzpatrick
Col
Arthur Linn
Canton
South Dakota Press Association
Dowdell
North Western depot at Chicago challenged by attorney general
The $20,000,000 North Western depot project in Chicago faces legal scrutiny from Attorney General Clark. It is unclear whether he will challenge the dome or the foundation as the suit progresses.
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North-Western
Chicago
Clark
Basford Not Reappointed as Insurance Commissioner
Reports from Pierre state Brother Basford will not be renewed as commissioner of insurance. Basford has been zealous for reform and his expected reappointment was a political certainty.
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Pierre
Brother Basford
Insurance
Basford
Reform
Roosevelt Says Hopkins Should Be Re elected Senator
President Roosevelt voices support for Hopkins to be re elected as Illinois senator. He questions the idea of overriding the constitution to allow presidential appointment and condemns directing state politics from Washington as an overreach that should end.
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Roosevelt
Hopkins
Illinois
Washington
Aberdeen News backs Judge McCoy for northern district supreme judge
In support of a bill creating two new supreme court circuits the Aberdeen News endorses Judge McCoy for supreme judge of the northern district. The Huronite also supports the proposal, noting McCoy would join the esteemed Maney as a fitting associate.
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Treati
Supreme Court
Aberdeen News
McCoy
Maney
Norbeck bill seeks parity in peremptory challenges
Senator Norbeck advocates a meritorious measure granting the State the same number of peremptory challenges as the defense in criminal trials. He argues criminal practice has grown so developed that the state is handicapped in trying men charged with crime and urges the proposal become law.
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Norbeck
Sioux Falls Press Reacts to Judge Whiting Ruling on Egan
The Sioux Falls Press criticizes Judge Whiting for ruling that Egan is not entitled to hold the state attorney office. The paper avoids praise due to Whiting being an insurgent and condemns Egan as placed on a lower plane, reflecting its partisan stance.
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Sioux Falls
Whiting
Egan
Legislature Favors No New Offices or Excessive Expenses
The present legislature remains unmoved by any plan to create additional offices or incur thousands of dollars in yearly costs, and shows little interest in bills that would increase state revenues beyond current limits.
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Billy
Wheat cost report sparks statewide roars and debate
The American Society of Equity reports a bushel wheat cost of one dollar ninety-one cents, warning farmers face financial strain. The speaker argues legislature cannot bankrupt the state due to untold resources, though taxes may rise, and credits a higher power for the fact.
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American Society of Equity
Congress
United States
Insurgent Senator Sworn In After Turbulent Travel
A newly elected state senate member departed for Washington to legislate for constituents and even presented credentials to the senate door keeper. Returned home to Pierre where he was finally sworn in. The episode labels him an insurgent.
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State Senate
Washington
Senate
Pierre
Farmer Blame Shift Cited By President
The president notes that agriculturalists who feed the nation are behind in comforts and progress. He argues the farmer bears responsibility for this gap, choosing independence or frugality over modern amenities, not the calling itself.
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Tuxing
Conscientious Republican Critiques State Legislature
A noted insurgent in Huron voices strong disapproval of the current legislature. He says stalwarts control remains a danger and condemns the body as the poorest lawmaking group he has seen, expressing deep sorrow over state politics.
Senate Moves to Cut Secretary of State Salary
The judiciary committee backs lowering the secretary of state salary to 9000 pounds per year to remove ineligibility for Senator Knox to accept Taft’s appointment. A bill proposing a cut from 12000 dollars faces questions of constitutionality but is expected to pass the Senate with little opposition.
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Knox
Taft
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Primaries Favor Wealthy Backers Over Poor Voters
The passage argues primaries are a backward reform inviting corruption and money influence. It cites Wisconsin Illinois and South Dakota where candidates with the largest campaign funds prevail. It claims multi millionaires and wealthy cliques dominate, while the poor are sidelined.
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Wisconsin
Illinois
South Dakota
Senator Ewart Introduces District Bill in Pierre
State Senator Ewart proposes a bill to split the state into congressional districts and places Martin and Burke in the same district. He aims to remove Burke from office, though the measure seems unlikely to pass and Burke could still be nominated and elected despite the gerrymander.
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Ewart
Pierre
Senate
Martin
Burke
Ame
Mr. Ewart
Hig Berrymander
Sentiment from Senator Bob Taylor on youth and wealth
The quotation extols parental sacrifice and carefree childhood over hoarding wealth. It contrasts keeping funds for family happiness with the greed of avarice, praising generosity toward children and condemning predatory wealth that harms kin.
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Bob Taylor
Iniser
Campaign timeline shows Crawford until governor and senator
Mr. Crawford began his campaign over four years ago and persisted after initial defeat until becoming governor and later United States senator. The Iuvenite, after careful consideration, decided to support Mr. Kittredge in the political lineup.
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Crawford
United States
Iuvenite
Kittredge
Parting tribute as Crawford leaves for Senate
The crowd in Huron bids farewell to Crawford before he heads to Washington to take the oath as South Dakota senator. The piece contrasts Rockefeller’s rise with modern barriers, noting how vast wealth can crush hopeful entrants and limit opportunities for the poor seeking success in industry.
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Huron
Crawford
Washington
South Dakota
John D. Rockefeller
John
John D
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Harriman
George Gould
Two Cent Fare Fight Shapes South Dakota Rail Debate
The Dubuque Times Journal comments on South Dakota’s rush to radical anti railroad laws. A two cent fare law sparks legal conflict as the attorney general seeks court action while federal judges consider injunctions. The piece warns the measure is bad business, urging more rail expansion and capital to boost growth.
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Dubuque
Carland
Supreme Court of the United States
Virginia
South Dakota
Iowa
Horace Greeley on Lincoln's Death in 1865 Tribune
The New York Weekly Tribune April 22 1865 edition frames Lincoln's assassination as a national blow. It notes Greeley’s praise of Lincoln’s unwavering stance against slavery and references his earlier credo that the union cannot endure half slave and half free.
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W. A. Thompson
New York Weekly Tribune
Hollce Greeley
United States
Tribune
Lincoln
Republic
Lincoln and the Christian spirit in crisis
The article lauds Abraham Lincoln after his assassination, praising his restraint, magnanimity, and steadfast stand against slavery. It argues his speeches and actions sought reconciliation and minimal bloodshed, condemns his killers as driven by slavery, and predicts emancipation and national healing driven by Providence and the loyal union.
Kodol Digestive Aid Emphasized For Occasional Use
An advertisement urges readers to protect stomach health with Mito Kodol. It claims not to require constant use and asserts the product is harmless when taken only as needed.
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Panama Canal
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Petersburg
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Gen. Weitzel
Richmond
Billy Smith
Dr. Price
Phasphara
View
Edison
Schill Ramsey
Kodol
Jarre
E. C. de Wit & Co
Yank
Aberdeen
Teddeid
Pkings
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Hak
Omaha
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