The Primary System Debate in the Watertown Opinion
In the January 12, 1905 issue the Watertown Public Opinion weighs the primary system. It critiques the HURONITE stance and urges cautious legislative action, suggesting awaiting Minnesota and Wisconsin results before adopting primary nominations. It condemns Beadle county political neglect and rebuts Sioux Falls Press misrepresentation of 1903 to 1905 appropriations.
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Watertown
Elrod
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Pettigrew
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Sioux Falls
Exit General Conklin Withdraws Reappointment Bid
Adjutant General Conklin drops bid for reappointment citing Governor Elrod opposition to a $70,000 militia appropriation. He says the move relieves the awkward failure to secure the promised plum. The governor and public favor reducing the $70,000 request as excessive for the militia.
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Elrod
Governor Urges Public Farmers Institutes for South Dakota
In his message Governor Elrod recommends creating state funded farmers institutes. He notes all states except South Dakota and Arkansas currently maintain them publicly. He argues institutes provide valuable knowledge and help farmers protect crops from disasters through scientific instruction at the agricultural college.
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Elrod
South Dakota
Arkansas
Seed Wheat Debate Stirs Minnesota and North Dakota Colleges
Professor Thomas Shaw of Minnesota Agricultural College and Professor H L Bolley of North Dakota Agricultural College agree on the use of seed wheat from the proposed source. The agreement highlights cross state cooperation in agricultural seed practices amid ongoing discussions.
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Thomas Shaw
Minnesota Agricultural College
H. L. Bolley
North Dakota Agricultural College
Insurance report shows strong profits for out of state firms
The annual report of the state commissioner of insurance covers South Dakota last year. Foreign fire companies held $39,960,864.76 in risks with $677,214.81 in premiums and $251,550.99 in losses, leaving a profit of $425,663.88 after costs. Mutuals carried $13,789,487 in risks with $334,462.28 in premiums and $111,444.14 in losses, net $223,018.14. Life firms had $1,021,720.68 in premiums and $207,478.45 in losses, while fraternal societies reported $494,633.87 in premiums and $364,822.57 in losses. Total insurance expenditure in South Dakota last year reached $2,622,438.44.
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State Commissioner of Insurance
South Dakota
Dell Rapids Tribune
South Dakota Press Association Meets in Huron
The mid winter meeting of the South Dakota Press Association will be held in Huron January 25 26 and 27. A good attendance may be expected.
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South Dakota Press Association
Huron
Ricwards Trust Go Promotes Borrowing and Farm Deals
A brief notice invites readers to call Ricwards Trust Go for loan options or farm purchase and sale assistance, signaling financial services and agricultural commerce opportunities to the local audience.
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Ricwards Trust
Calls for Immediate 25 Percent Insurance Premium Cut in South Dakota
The document states foreign insurance companies operating in South Dakota earned gross profits of 425638.88, with a 33 14 percent rate reduction last year. It argues profits are tripled over legitimate business and urges another 25 percent premium cut now to protect insured residents and avoid harm to the companies.
Diplomatic Representatives Abroad Under Republican Admin
The Sioux Falls Press notes two diplomatic representatives abroad M. M. Price and G. B. Ravendl, comparing them to Bartlett Tripp’s Austria posting under Cleveland. It suggests consolation in numbers rather than lament.
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M. M. Price
G. B. Ravendl
Bartlett Tripp
Austria
Sioux Falls
Cleveland
Governor Elrod backs tax reform and state projects
Gov Elrod pursues a new assessment law a twine plant at the state prison dipping stations to halt cattle mange lower telegraph and telephone tolls an appropriation for a new state capitol a constitutional amendment raising attorney general and state treasurer salaries and appropriations within state revenue limits He opposes a 70000 militia appropriation and opposes a state primary law.
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Elrod
Alliance Report Aims to Oust Kittredge in Four Years
A minority faction in the Republican party reportedly plans an alliance with Senator Pettigrew to defeat Senator Kittredge in the next election. The report is probably unfounded, and the state is confident in Kittredge winning re election four years hence.
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Pettigrew
Republican Party
Kittredge
Republicans Plan October Tariff Revision Session
Washington advices say GOP leaders agreed to revise the tariff with an extra session called in October. Stand-patters have joined revisionists, making it likely friends will handle the tariff rather than leaving it to the Democrats.
Republicans Eye Harlan for Chicago City Ticket
Chicago Republicans pivot to John Maynard Harlan as their spring ticket leader. Harlan previously ran twice against Carter Harrison on an independent ticket, and party leaders believe he could win with official backing.
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Chicago
John Maynard Harlan
Mr. Harlan
Carter Harrison
President Roosevelt presses tariff rate issue in Congress
The article notes President Roosevelt's firm stance on railroad tariff rates and suggests that returning House members will be convinced by personal contact that the President's position is justified. The piece comments on possible discord between the President and Congress.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Adams Wins Colorado Election in Democratic Victory
The Colorado election contests ended with Adams declared the victor, a result welcomed after a thorough investigation by the legislature. Peabody may retire now, with no harm to himself and in the interest of the commonwealth.
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Colorado
Adams
Plete
Peabody
Twine Plant Fight Spurs Pierre Lobbying Effort
A local critic mocks a Sioux Falls claim that a twine plant at the penitentiary is opposed by a lobby headed to Pierre. The editor insists the report is purely imaginative.
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The
Twine Trust
Pierre
Prison twine plant nets 1.5 million for state
Minnesota’s twine plant run by inmates has earned the state about 1.5 million since inception and produced 313,291 in net profits last year. South Dakota lacks a twine plant but has many idle prisoners at the state penitentiary.
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Minnesota
South Dakota
State Penitentiary
Conklin backs a primary law amid insurgent shifts
General Conklin champions a primary law as he moves toward the insurgent camp. The veteran office holder appears poised to win support from the Conk faction, though some doubt his strength. Senator Quarles of Wisconsin, a stalwart hopeful, concedes he faces re election challenges. The stalwarts may unify on a new candidate to block La Follette forces from the senate seat.
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Conklin
Conk
Missouri man demands GOP books from Pierre chairman
Dick Richards from Missouri pressed Chairman Crane at Pierre to view the Republican state committee books and received the expected answer.
Lightner Bill Aims to Cut Football Dangers
Senator Lightner of Edmunds county introduces a bill to relieve football of its dangers. When the game is emasculated as provided, no one will play the game.
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Lightner
Edmunds County
Physicians Criticize U S Paper Money As Dirty
Physicians complain about United States currency being dirty and microbe infected but none refuse the notes over such objections.
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United States
Swift & Co President Declares No Beef Trust
The president of Swift and Co states there is no beef trust. Consumers are assured that the company is not colluding on meat prices or cuts.
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Swift & Co
Beef Trust
Port Arthur Hero Ordered Back for Court Martial
General Stoessel, famed defender of Port Arthur, faces recall to Russia for a court martial. The remark that the Russian idea of honoring its heroes is to behead them mirrors the tension surrounding his fate.
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Stoessel
Port Arthur
Russia
Case Against Dr Koch Grows On Circumstantial Evidence
Prosecution builds a strong case against Dr Koch for the murder of Dr Gebhardt. All evidence presented is circumstantial, yet the chain of logic appears robust and compelling.
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Dr. Koch
Dr. Gebhardt
The
Osbon's Spirit of Dakota Temperance Sheet at Capital
Osbon's Spirit of Dakota, issued from the state capital, is praised as a comprehensive temperance sheet. The note indicates the veteran publisher has not yet started actual business matters.
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Osbon
Dakota
State
Senator Cooper Proposes License Tolerance for Non-Voter Towns
A bill by Senator Cooper of Lawrence County would legalize licenses issued in towns that have not voted annually on the license question. The piece arrives as communities prepare for spring work and trade with seed grain season approaching.
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Cooper
Lawrence County
Spring Trade Ready As Nan Patterson Faces Illness
Only sixty days remain until spring. Preparations for spring trade are underway. Nan Patterson is reported suffering from tonsillitis, prompting concern.
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Nan Patterson
Railway Connections at Oaks
Railway notices from Northern Pacific Bay, train No. 123 to Jamestown North and all points north now departs Oaks at 2 30 a m daily with arrivals at 3 00 a m.
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Oaks
13.I.e Passenger Department
The
Northern Pacific Ba Y
Jamestown
N. D
Dail Rw.r . Tatas
Aoe
Legislature Will Adjourn to Tuesday Next, Resolution Passed
In Pierre, ex gov Herreid forwarded boundary commission records locating the Nebraska South Dakota line as both houses move to accept. The Senate adopted a resolution to adjourn from Thursday to Tuesday with a 65 to 20 vote. Van Osdel of Yankton opposed expanding homestead acts. House records include mechanics lien changes on homesteads.
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Senate
Hanley
Wagner
Whitlock
Mortimer
House
van Osdel
Yankton
Congress
Lindley
Notable Huron Pioneer Julius Nawottny Dies at 63
Julius Nawottny, an early Huron resident and former leading meat market operator, died Sunday night after years of illness due to dropsy. Born in Germany in 1863, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1882, worked in Milwaukee, then built a major business in Huron, later attempting gold prospecting in the Klondike before health declined. He leaves a wife, father, two sisters, and three brothers. Funeral is at 2 PM Tuesday at the house.
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Julius Nawottny
Huron
F. W.N. Fayant
Klondike
Julius
Haron
Mr. Nawotthy
Germany
Milwaukee
Hales Catarrh Cure Advertised with Reward
An old advertisement touts Hales Catarrh Cure offering one hundred dollars for a cure claimed not to be possible. It includes endorsements from F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo and several wholesalers and druggists, with testimonials on Cheney’s honor and finances. The text also mentions the product acting directly on blood.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J.cheney
Monk Physician’s Secret Debt Paid in Full
The Rev William Kroeger renowned priest physician died leaving substantial wealth. Newly revealed that he concealedly repaid vast parish losses in Elkhart Indiana over six years. In Epiphany he started returning funds and in last five years paid between fifty thousand and seventy five thousand dollars restoring the parish.
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Father Kroeger
William Kroeger
Elkhart
Important Decision on Tax Title Validity in Cornelius v Ferguson
Judge Whiting rules that a facially valid deed and three year possession by the tax deed holder before suit, with three year pre suit recording, protect against attack on tax proceedings if the property lies in a taxable district and unpaid taxes remain with no redemption. The ruling diverges from North Dakota's supreme court and shifts the South Dakota stance, with the case returning to circuit court after remand.
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Cornelius
Supreme Court of North Dakota
Whiting
South Dakota
Supreme Court of
Circuit Court
To Cure A Cold In One Day Patent Medicine Ad
An old advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets claiming a cure for a cold in one day. It states all druggists refund the money if it fails and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box.
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E. W. Grove
Guaranteed Cure For Piles By PAZO OINTMENT
Itching bleeding and prolapsing piles can be cured by PAZO OINTMENT in 6 to 14 days. First application provides relief. 50c. If not available, send 50c in stamps to Paris Medicine Co. St. Louis Mo for postpaid delivery. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure any case.
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Paris Medicine Co
St. Louis
Notice of Dissolution of Appel & Thompson firm
Notice states Appel and Thompson dissolved by mutual consent and business to continue as Thompson Bros. with all liabilities and accounts due to Appel and Thompson assigned. Signed by Samoene Tros. Thompson, Huron, 8. D., Jan. 9, 1905.
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Appel & Thompson
Thompson Bros
Samoene Tros
Thompson
Huron
For Sale Polan-Uhina boars 645 each
For Sale registered Polan-Uhina boars priced at 645 each. Contact Gro. Mceathron Haron 8 D.
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Polan-Uhina
Gro. McEathron
Haron
Georgian criticises bill to improve currency conditions
In Washington on January 11 the House reported army and Indian appropriation bills and, in committee of the whole, debated a bill to improve currency conditions. Mr. Bartlett of Georgia led the minority in opposing the bill and criticized how the measure had been handled.
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Washington
Army
House
Bartlett
Georgia
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