Law and respect for the plain provisions of law in seating judges
The piece argues that respect for law should guide constitution making and judge seating. It questions evading legal text, notes public trust implications, and urges adherence to the letter of law while recognizing practical limits. It mentions Judge Spencer and Judge Thomas context and contrasts specimen heights near a capital area.
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Spencer
Harrison
Hokonrre
Thomas
Capital city riddle spots Sioux Falls as likely hub
A discussion from the Sioux Falls and Mitchell papers weighs candidates for South Dakota’s future capital. Sioux Falls and Watertown dominate the center of attention, while Huron is proposed as a benefactor to rivals. The piece cites Frank Pettigrew of Sioux Falls and A W Page with two wheat specimens as illustrative gossip.
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South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Redfield
Pierre
Trotter
Woonsockett
Chamberlain
Watertown
Adison
Eld
Tertown
Hamberlain
Uron
Sioux FA
Lee — Miller
Mitchell Republican
Aenelty
Sior Falls
Watertown i
Huron
A. W. Page
Pioneer association set to hold Broadland reunion on the 19th
The Pioneer association of Michi and others who stored goods on the prairie plan an annual reunion at Broadland on the 19th. A picnic dinner will greet attendees and everyone is invited to join a joyful day of fellowship.
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Pioneer Association of Michiganders
Broadland
Dakota’s Lower Crime Claim Noted Against Population
A remark compares Dakota’s crime level to another new state at entry to the Union, noting its population excess over the more densely settled states and suggesting the statistic deserves special mention.
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Dakota
Union
Bronx Falls forms Aive republican club
Aive republican club has just been organized at Bronx Falls with Hon. H. H. Keith as president and Hon. Frank Pettigrew and Jo. Bailey as charter members.
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Aive Republican Club
Bronx Falls
H. H. Keith
Frank Pettigrew
Jo. Bailey
Capital Needed Most in Dakota for Artesian Fountains
Report notes Tur seeks funds to develop a capital base to multiply artesian fountains in Dakota. Officials push for investment to expand water supply and infrastructure benefiting regional growth.
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Tur
Dakota
West Point Graduates 48 More Warriors
A West Point graduation notes 48 new graduates joining the armed forces. The piece hints at comments on foreign nations maintaining costly standing armies.
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West Point
Pigs in Clover Puzzle Captivates London Streets
The riddle known as pigs in 1 clover has drawn attention in London markets. A street seller at a jenny hawks the puzzle as conversation fodder. An artesian well feeds a lake near an asylum in Yankton, while contemplation grows.
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London
Insane Asylum
Yankton
Annual Illinois picnic date sparks cross town talk
The Sioux Falls Press and Yankton Telegram debate capital questions with Huron and Sioux Falls in dispute over the prize. Both sides deny harsh rhetoric and pledge courtesy while promising to support their favored city, with good will once the decision is made.
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Sioux 8
Yankton Telegram
Sidney
Haron
Sioux Falls
The Appointment of Hon G Williams as Water Town Register
Brookings Sentinel notes the appointment of Hon G Williams as register of Water Town land office will satisfy Republicans across South Dakota. Williams served under the previous Republican administration and is praised for fitness and long party service with little opposition to his renomination.
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Brookings Sentinel
G. Williams
Watertown Land
South Dakota
Williams
Sioux City Serna Says South Dakota Plots Prime for Corn
Readings from Sioux City suggest South Dakota soils yield rich corn potential. Experts note high acreage planted and believe profits may rise as farmers expand corn cultivation across the state this season.
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Sioux City
South Dakota
Huron’s Grand 4th Celebration Planned
The Leading Huron Plankinton Huron plans a grand Fourth of July celebration with reparations for capital honors. Notables including Sut Cox will attend and about 15,000 people are expected.
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Plankinton Huron
Sut Cox
Coal or Gas The Hand County Science Page Boomer
The piece muses on fuel futures for Dakota and the U.S. post artesian wells. It cites early natural gas use in New York and Pennsylvania and cites wells near Ashton and Blunt emitting flames, pondering the source of subterranean gas and urging support for local energy development.
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Torus Himomek
Dakota
Pennsylvania
New York
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Ashton
Spink County
South Dakota
Redfield
Blunt
Huron
Immoral Literature and the Law in Sioux Falls
The Sioux Falls press urges enforcement of federal obscenity law citing penalties for selling or distributing immoral materials. The item includes a pasted section of revised U S statutes and discusses political affiliation of George A Mathews in the Mitchell Republican amid statehood debates.
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Sioux Falls
United States
District of Columbia
Sateen
Willie
Huron Lady Preacher Opens Unitarian Convention
The second day of the Unitarian convention in Minneapolis begins with Miss Helen Putnam reading scripture and leading prayer. She prays for simple language to teach truth and for actions to glorify the Father as attendees reflect in a quiet hour.
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Minneapolis Journal
Unitarian Convention
Helen Putnam
Miss Putnam
Mathews Stands Firm Against Factional Scramble
The Dakotian notes Hon. Geo. A. Mathews remains loyal to his congressional mandate, opposing entanglement with Seago Palmer and any antagonism toward Gov. Mellette. It argues unity is essential to maintain his strong popular support and avoid undermining his nearly unanimous election victory.
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St. Conklin
Geo. A. Mathews
Seago Palmer
Mellette
Congress
South Dakota
Rumor Heats About Aberdeen Doctor for Dakota Congress
Public chatter credits Dr. T. McCoy of Aberdeen with a possible run for congress in 1889. The claim notes his local success and suggests support from Ol county, while opponents rally around Mr. Mathews.
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Pioneer Press
T. McCoy
Aberdeen
Congress
Mathews
Nomi
McCoy
Dakota
Shannon family reunites after six years jubilee at home
The Shannon family gathered at home last Sunday for the first time in six years, holding a jubilee and resolving to mingle more often, hoping Ben Will would join another world trip in the future.
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Ben
Will. Wessington
Shannon
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