South Dakota Legislature Reported As Boring Start To Session
Pierre observers note the 175 legislators have secured lodging and the assembly opened with routine organization work. Governor Mellette’s address draws applause, temperance advocates push for a bill, and Beadle county gains influence as the Capitol sits on a high hill with lawmakers forming committees for the session.
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Beadle County
Committee On Rules
Mellette
Third House prospects and civic gossip in Sioux City
In Sioux City a writer notes the third house has not formed yet as controversy swirls around potential chaplains and candidates. Judge Carter of Canton is urged for a post but is rumored to have exposed himself while departing the capitol. The piece also mentions a local death at 106 and life insurance news for John P. Crennon of Yankton.
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Mack
Sioux City Journal
Carter
Canton
Sclons
John P. Crennon
Yankton
Temperance bill to be introduced by enforcement league
Pierre Jan 11 The temperance measure backed by the enforcement league will be introduced today. It blends key provisions from Kansas and Iowa laws and adds new features with penalties similar to North Dakota. Offenses carry fines of 200 to 1000 dollars and three months to a year in jail. Rev Wm Fielder leads the league as supporters expect a large majority. Senator Sherwood and Representative Matson head the temperance committees. An informal caucus drew about one hundred loyal temperance members willing to work continuously for passage.
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Wm. Fielder
Sherwood
Representative .Matson
Friends of Temperance
Pettigrew
Mpi Bacare
Oman
Montana Democrats elect Clark and Maginnis to Senate
Montana Democrats have chosen W. A. Clark and Martin Maginnis as United States senators. Reports indicate former Louisiana state treasurer Burke's defalcations may total about 750000 dollars.
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W. A. Clark
Martin Maginnis
United States
Burke
Louisiana
Bank of Columbia quits business liabilities tied to Minneapolis lender
The Bank of Columbia has quit business, liabilities totaling $10,000 largely in the hands of the Security Bank of Minneapolis. The bank’s affairs are described as in a very unsatisfactory condition.
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Columbia
Security Bank of
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Huron Urged to Seek 1890 State Fair
The Washington Star notes Dakotas face early hardships of starting households but stay optimistic about temporary embarrassments. A Pierre meeting on Friday Jan 17 will decide if Huron should host the 1890 state fair. Huron offers grounds rails hotels water and facilities to secure the event with effort.
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Washington Star
Huron
Harrisburg Telegram Announces Johnstown Disaster Volume
The Harrisburg Telegram plans a complete Johnstown disaster history to be published soon as an elegant volume. The work will feature editorials from a subject expert and portraits and views by eminent artists from original drawings and photographs. Local agents are invited to solicit subscriptions immediately.
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Harrisburg Telegram
Johnstown
South Dakotans in Washington Appointed to Various Posts
A Washington correspondent lists South Dakotans who have secured federal posts in the capital. Names include Walter T. Himes Union County pension office. E. T. Cressey Beadle assistant librarian of congress. Frank Alexander Campbell chief division General Land Office. W. R. Ruggles Edmunds. Ben Shannon Huron. John Fullenweider Sioux Falls. E. W. Bishop Rapid City in public printing. Maj. Lewis Kimball Beadle assistant doorkeeper Senate. H. O. Rorapaugh Deadwood assistant doorkeeper Senate. Capt. Sherman Hosmer in treasury. Duke Rudolph Canton laborer capital. Mrs Scoville Lead City census bureau. Maj. Brown Sanborn house post office. Robert C. Hayes private secretary to Senator Moody clerk of Indian depredations committee.
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Rapid City Republican
Walter T. Himes
Union County
E. T. Cressey
Beadle County
Congress
Frank Alexander
Campbell County
General Land Office
W.R. Ruggles
Edmunds County
Ben Shannon
Huron
John Fullenweider
Sioux Falls
E. W. Bishop
Repid City
Public Printing Office
Lewis Kimball
Senate
H. O. Rorapaugh
Deadwood
Capt
Sherman
Hosmer
Treasury Department
Duke” Rudolph
Canton
Scoville
Lead City
Maj. Brown
Sanborn County
House
Robert C. Hayes
Moody
North Dakota Farmers Push Free Strychnine Gopher Law
North Dakota farmers urged the legislature to pass a bill allowing counties to supply strychnine at no cost for gopher control. They argue the measure would more effectively rid the region of flickertail pests than offering a bounty.
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Western enterprise boosts land values nationwide
The text notes New York land values rising about $3.25 daily while Chicago increases its land value by $3,000 daily to fund the world’s fair. It claims Western enterprise wins every time and promises wider response from country districts.
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New York
Chicago
Western Enterprise
South Dakota Legislature Grants Floor Privileges to Ministers
Lawmakers in South Dakota have accorded ministers of the gospel the privileges of the floor, a move described as thoughtful and significant for church leaders within the legislative process.
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Irs
South Dakota
South Dakota School Lands Grants and Settlement Risks
A 1881 act grants South Dakota land for schools and colleges totaling 1.845 sections open for settlement deductions include 26 patented sections. Attorney General Dollard clarifies that sections 16 and 36 in Sioux reservation lands are reserved for schools and cannot be claimed or entered under state or federal land laws, forcing settlers off any unsurveyed lands within the ceded territory.
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South Dakota
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Potter
Sully
Hand
School of Mines
Reform School
Deaf Mute Asylum
University of South Dakota
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Huron Land District
Yankton Land District
Aberdsen
Watertown
Mitchell Land
Dollard
Territory of
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United States
Eqatter
Salary Recommendations From the Compensation Committee
The compensation committee suggests daily pay rates for the legislative staff including Speaker ten dollars, chief clerk eight, assistant clerks six, enrolling and engrossing clerks five, sergeant at arms five, assistant four, chaplain two, messenger four, post master five, watchman four, pages two each, judiciary clerks five, and all other clerks three.
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