South Dakota gains working House presence in Washington
The Abericen News lauds Mr. Kittredge as South Dakota’s leading private citizen and notes renewed activity in the Washington House. Roosevelt plans a March 23 voyage to the old world while the state contemplates politics and charity board appointments. Packard of Redfield joins the state board of charities and corrections, a move seen as shelving Basford. Public discourse accuses editors and lawmakers of missteps as adjournment ends legislative troubles and taxpayers face fiscal aftershocks. The piece ends with a jab at LaFollette over a $2000 campaign donation by Senator Stephenson and the political crosscurrents in play.
Supreme Court Drops Two Cent Case Lawsuits
The supreme court, on AG motion, dismissed all cases pending in the court brought under the two cent case law. This marks the end of the first major legal challenge in the two cent dispute.
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Supreme Court of the State
Supreme Court
South Dakota Debates Voluntary Bank Deposit Guarantee
The legislation allows banks to voluntarily guarantee deposits or decline without mandate. The bill, described as a flexible approach, leaves deposit guarantees optional for banks, reflecting a tentative understanding from Desrey.
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South Dakota
Huron Urged to Build More Homes Amid Booming City
City planners warn Huron faces a building boom this year but lacks enough sturdy brick blocks to replace 27 year old rookeries. High rents deter residents from making the city their home.
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Huron
Inaugural Speech Denounces Monarchy Inauguration
A historical remark laments grand inauguration pageantry in Washington. The speaker argues presidents should be sworn in with simple dignity, like Andrew Jackson, and rejects ceremonial displays as wasteful of time, strength, and money.
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Taft
Washington
Republic
Andrew Jackson
Missouri courts strike down two cent rate law
The United States circuit court for the district of Missouri declares the two cent rate law unconstitutional as confiscatory. The ruling may discourage similar measures in other states, including South Dakota, where such a law is under consideration.
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United States Circuit Court For
District of Missouri
South Dakota
Missouri
Legislature Adopts Debt Amid Limited Reforms
The present legislature adjourns after little beneficent action yet leaves taxpayers with a massive state debt. Revenues will fail to cover the appropriations and interest over the next 16 years, risking financial distress if prosperity falters. Criticism targets reform administrations and untoward budget methods.
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Reison
Wisconsin Senator Choice Shrouded in Controversy
The session ended with Isaac Stephenson elected after a deadlock. He paid about 107000 to influence Wisconsin Republicans to nominate him for the Senate. Critics say reformers lose momentum as the public grows skeptical and asks questions about the primaries and funding.
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Isaac Stephenson
Wisconsin
Senate
Stephenson
Retirement of Senator T C Platt Recalls a Powerful Political Era
The obituary outlines T C Platt as a shrewd but controversial figure who shaped national politics by backing leaders such as Harrison and Roosevelt. It notes his influence at the White House, his alignment with the New York machine, and the view that the country benefited from his era even as it ended.
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United States Senate
T. C. Platt
Platt
Harrison
Roosevelt
New York
White House
New York State
Alwys
Senator Platt
Levisbtire
Senate
Leas
Thomas
Taft Inaugural Address Signals Policy Continuity
The inaugural message outlines Taft's administration aims with judicial tone and diplomacy. It endorses party pledges from Chicago, pledges action on trusts, tariff reform with an extra session on the 15th, inheritance tax, economy, strong armed forces, and a bigger navy. It addresses aliens' rights, monetary reform, postal savings, ship subsides, and Panama Canal completion while urging free trade with the Philippines and Puerto Rico amid labor concerns.
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Taft
Washington
Chicago
Tie
Panama Canal
Philippines
Porto Rico
Huron Awaits New Depot as Rail Line Expands
The Brookings Press notes Huron awaits spring to begin building a new Northwestern railroad depot. Promised materials have arrived and work is expected to start soon, addressing the town’s long standing depot inadequacy and inconvenience.
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Huron
North-Western Railroad
Brookings Press
Graduation Must Embrace Simple Life Says Sioux Falls Board
The Sioux Falls board of education bans fashion displays for high school graduation. The Sioux Falls Journal notes the move aims to curb extravagance as girls reportedly require eight dresses costing hundreds of dollars. A simple white gown costing three to four dollars is urged to align with democratic community standards.
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Board of Education of
Sioux Falls
Stalwarts Urged to Organize for 1910 Victory
A pointed appeal urges Republican stalwarts to organize to reclaim the party in 1910. It argues the Veasey faction owes its offices to Democratic support, that harmony talk has failed, and that a clean, unified stalwart ticket with Burke, Martin, and a strong governor candidate can ensure victory, with Kittredge stepping aside to support reform.
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Mr. Vessey
Teu
Veasey
Burke
Martin
Congress
Mane
Purc
Atahwart
Gyo
Gamble
United States Senate
Kittredge
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure For All Stages
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the sole positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, claiming internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. The makers offer $100 to any case not cured and urge sending testimonials while noting availability from druggists and recommending Hall's family pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Blaze at OConnor confectionery on Dakota avenue
A small fire at 7 30 am damaged OConnor’s confectionery on Dakota avenue. The blaze confined to a room and was put out with a chemical extinguisher. Goods loss estimated near 1000 dollars. New fire alarm signals explained by Chief Ritschlag with ward and citywide codes.
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E. T. O'Connor
Dakota Avenue
O'Connor
Huvonite
W. A. Ritschlag
Miliad
Reading Labels Teaches Safe Baking Powder Choices
Under pure food laws labels now list ingredients, including cream of tartar, so consumers can choose safe powders. The note urges checking the back label, as cream of tartar powders protect health, are economical, and readily found at stores.
Notable locals share visits and ventures in region
Mrs Geo E Leach of Minneapolis visits the Miller and Evans homes while Dr E V Bobb of Roberts County visits Dr D Howard Evans. Miss Anna Olafson leaves Fleming to partner with Walter Dickson in Hitchcock on the 13th. Rev J P Anderson preaches after two weeks away at Belvideere. C F Koepp and wife return from Hot Springs Ark, noting stormy South Dakota weather but enjoying the change of scene.
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Dr. E. V. Bobb
Roberts County
D. Howard Evans
Anna Olafson
Fleming
Hitchcock
Walter Dickson
P.M. Webb
J. P. Anderson
Belvideere
Missouri
Chamberlain
C. F. Koepp
Ark
Reformers Hot Pacer and a City Auto Show
A letter cites a dozen South Dakota legislators returning from Pierre engaging in drunken disorder aboard a C N W passenger train with shouting and strikes. It notes Minneapolis car show March 16–20 at the armory with 40,000 square feet for exhibitors and entertainment. Also details Rev Leonard K Smith reading from his poems Thursday at the college chapel with praise for his versatility and selected verse including Jake o Dreams and To Death.
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Pierre
South Dakota
Holabird
Minneapolis
New York
Chicago
Armory
Leonard K. Smith
College Chapel
Smith
L. Kk. Smith
Remingston
Tom MacElroy
Burns
Bijou theatre hosts special Wan Convention program
The Hardwan convention arranged a special Bijou Theatre performance last evening. About two hundred marched to the Bijou at 10:40. Babs Claire and the Huron concert band led a fine vaudeville program with Helen Brando, the premier tee dancer seen in Huron, performing. Baby Claire joined, delivering her famed engagement with the audience in costume and song. Captain Willie Brown was sung.
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Hardwan
Bijou Theatre Management
Bijou
Babs Claire
Huron
Progran
Helen Brando
Baby Claire
Captain Willie Brown
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John Longstaff
South _ Dakota
The
Abericen News
Mr. Kittredge South
Dakota
House of Representatives
Nust
Mr. Roosevelt
Hee
Africa
H. P. Packard
Redfield
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Packard
Basford
Charles M. Day
LaFollette
Semple School
Geo. E. Leach
Ed. J. Miller
Thelma
Cottage Chapel
Lre
Hardy
Huron Nursery Company
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