Sioux City rail plan and state politics noted in brief
Thursday, March 21, 1901. Congressman Burke to return from Washington this week. Sioux City financiers push annexation of Vermillion by electric railroad. Sioux Falls post office fight to be settled. Uncle Nye urged for congratulations. Various notes on lawmakers, correspondents, and politics across South and North Dakota. Capita Capital-Pierre reports Daily Capital-Pierre suspension. Governor Herried approves most appropriation bills while vetoing four without affect on appropriations.
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Sioux Falls
Uncle Nye
South Dakota Leads in Rural Mail Routes
South Dakota ranks high in rural mail delivery with twenty one routes in operation and thirty nine pending. Beadle County has no routes due to no applications.
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South Dakota
Beadle County
Lawson Defends Apportionment Bill Amid Political Tensions
The senate apportionment bill is described as fathered by Statesman Lawson, known statewide as McLeod's ally "Friday." Critics express disdain, doubting the former's responsibility for the notorious measure.
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Lawson
McLeod
Mitchell Eyes City Hall Bond Issue
Mitchell voters face a 10 000 bond issue to fund a new city hall in the upcoming municipal election. The piece notes a building boom and local interest in public works. It also mentions Iowa gubernatorial contests and Carnegie’s recent gift of one million dollars, framed as a display of wealth management.
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Mitchell
Farm Quartet Keeps Prosperity With Livestock
The Dell Rapids Times notes a farm quartet of hogs sheep cows and hens along with a couple who care for them, calling the animals mortgage lifter fertilizer barn-builder and grocery bill payer and saying they insure prosperity on any farm.
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Dell Rapids Times
Rough Rider Whi A Bell Found Guilty of Assault
Whi A Bell once a Roosevelt Rough Rider was tried for assault with intent to kill but found guilty only of assault. The court imposed the minimum punishment under the statute.
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Whi. A. Bell
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Later Tie
Flandrean Herald
Supreme Court Extends Bar Candidates Examination Until July 10
The court issued an order continuing the examination for admission to the bar beyond the scheduled April 3 date. The extension responds to the added requirements under the new emergency law governing bar admission.
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The
Supreme Court
Boxers Score Victory Over Senate Apportionment Bill
The fifty six boxed members who defied the house organization are praised for defeating the senate apportionment bill. Public Opinion notes Col Stover’s disappointment in the senatorial race and mentions pigeons shipments from New York. Washington reports hint Bob Sommers may be named Indian agent at the Lower Brule agency.
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House
Col. Stover
Washington
Bob Sommers
Chamberlain
United States
Lower Brule
Ben Ash
State finances described as vast and resilient
The writer notes uncertainty about exact legislative appropriations and resulting deficits yet argues the state's resources are large and diverse enough to withstand political cuts. An air of cautious gratitude is expressed for the seemingly robust fiscal footing.
Centerville Weighs School Building Budget And Statewide Costs
Debates in Centerville consider spending 2000 or 5000 dollars on a new school building this season. Across the state leaders discuss improvements with costs ranging from one thousand to twenty thousand dollars. The projects themselves are decided. only the amounts remain to be fixed. An expected large immigration is acknowledged as part of the fiscal discourse.
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Centerville
Carnegie Gift Triggers Aberdeen Free Library Plan
Aberdeen enjoys a series of boosts with state funds for a public building and a congressional grant for a government structure. Andrew Carnegie offers 15000 dollars for a library if the city provides a suitable site and commits to a free public library costing at least 1500 dollars annually to maintain. The city already has a free library and plans to accept Carnegie's proposal.
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Aberdeen
Congress
Carnegie
Republican critique of Torsee appointment to state university secretary
The Hamlin County Republican criticizes the Board of Regents for appointing R. B. Torsee as secretary of the state university. They argue he has only recently become a Republican and question whether recent converts should precede lifelong party members. The piece hints at party leaders suppressing debate on the 1896 issue.
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Hamlin County
Board of Regents
R. B. Torsee
The
State University
Torsee
Dakota influence at 1888 Republican convention questioned
Doane Robinson in the Argus Leader contends the Dakota delegation was fixed for Harrison before Chicago, with Mellette Moody and Plummer covertly shaping the outcome while Cal's efforts to sway the group were ineffective and merely theatrical.
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Cal
South Dakota
Sioux City Journal
Doane Robinson
The
Argus Leader
Dakota
Harrison
Chicago
Mellette
Moody
Plummer
Indiana
Doe Crawford Senate stock advances after adjournment
Alpena Journal notes that Senator Doe I. Crawford's political standing has risen slightly since the legislature ended its session, reflecting a favorable shift in public or party perception. The item highlights a modest improvement in Crawford's senatorial prospects.
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Alpena Journal
Doe I. Crawford
General and ex President Harrison Died at Home in Indianapolis
The General and ex Senator died Wednesday forenoon at his Indianapolis home from pneumonia and intercostal neuralgia. Ex President Harrison, once Indiana senator, was a strong ally of the Dakotas aiding division and admission efforts. He led western Indiana in seeking cession for Indian lands to open the Sioux reservation west of the Missouri. In the mid 1880s Harrison, then a senator, visited South Dakota as part of a senate commission on land purchases later completed by another commission in 1859.
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Indianapolis
Harrison
Dakotas
Indiana
Missouri River
South Dakota
Senate
Boom Trends Dominate South Dakota’s East West Shift
The article analyzes migration and investment patterns in South Dakota, noting growth east of the Missouri River while western areas stagnate. It forecasts urbanization driven by farm and stock profits, with several young towns expected to prosper over the next decade as improvements are funded from bank accounts rather than mortgages. Local reporters will chronicle home construction and hay land sales as growth accelerates.
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South Dakota
Missouri River
Black Hills
Jim River
John Brown
Protest Register Sparks GOP Tension in South Dakota
The Sioux Falls Argus Leader notes rising unease among Republicans over machine influence and patronage. It warns that parceling out the state like pie cuts will provoke strong public pushback when voters express themselves.
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Farmers move west as land boom spreads across South Dakota
C D Worrall a Beadle county farmer sells his farm and seeks returns on title offering a 500 dollar bonus. Others from Iowa move to Hand Jerauld and Beadle counties taking up ranches farms and stock. Notable movers include John Werner the Alpena Journal settler and Peter Aggergaard claimed richest farmer in the state with wealth around a half million dollars.
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C. D. Worrall
Grant
Beadle County
Iowa
Fitzgerald
Werner
Dakota
Alpena
Carlisle Township
Gimes
Willow Lakes
Cherokee
Mr. Loomis
Parker
Miller
East Hand
Hiland Township
Hand County
L. M. Perry
J. L. Smith
Wm. Lich
H. F. Fisher
Woonsocket
G. L. Ward
Afton
Jérauld County
Henry Meyer
W.E. Fran
Monroe
Lot Kempf
Warren Township
Sanborn County
Gottlob Pade
McPherson County
Post
Winnebago Valley
Uncle Sam
Huron
United States Land Office
Mr. Post
Irene
Vigory
United States
Civil Service Calls for 1901 Land Office Examinations
The United States Civil Service Commission invites applicants for spring 1901 exams for General Land Office positions. Vacancies include stenographer typewriter roles in multiple locations with annual salaries of 900 dollars, plus other clerk and related posts. Applicants must apply to form 304, with exams conducted nationwide beginning soon. eligibility based on merit with local preference.
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United States Civil Service Commission
United States
General Land Office Service
Iiv
Wash
Minot
N. Dak
Broken Bow
Nebraska
Marquette
Mich
Rapid City
S. D
Lewiston
Idaho
Land Office
N. D
Washington, D. C
Artesian Wells Booming Across State as Drilling Increases
Interest in sinking artesian wells rises with many townships using a new bonding limit to fund wells. Norbeck and Nicholson drill 600 feet in four days in Pearl township Sully county, while plans shift to the Wadleigh ranch near Pierre. A new drilling outfit, built at Aurora NL, supports rapid progress amid questions about water and possible natural gas.
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Pearl Township
Sully County
Onida
Gettysburg
Potter County
Faulkton
Faulk County
Norbeck & Nicholson
Sull County
Wadleigh Ranch
Pierre
Poin
F. M. Wilcox
Milford Township
Aurora
Norbeck
John H. King
Will Have Them Anyway
A humorous wedding note emerges when an old maiden aunt spots on a wedding card reading Children not expected. She retorts that the couple will have them just the same, reflecting a playful family moment.
Watertown Directory Issued by E. M. Barker
The Watertown City Directory has been issued by E. M. Barker who is credited for the typography and compilation. The HURONITE office did a creditable job on the covers and presentation of the book.
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Watertown
E. M. Barker
Early Homesteader H A Colburn Married Last May
H A Colburn, an early homesteader, visited town in the early week and shared that he married last May in Madison and is now living a happy life.
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Parkston
H. A. Colburn
Madison
Patent remedy ad guarantees cure in one day
An old advertisement proclaims that to cure a cold in one day you should take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises refunds if it fails, and notes E. W. Grove’s signature on each box, priced at 2 cents.
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E. W. Grove
The Grip Epidemic Warns Health Officials
The grip spreads rapidly this season with new symptoms and threatens the aged and ill. Doctors fear pneumonía or a total health breakdown following an attack. Benson's Porous Chest and Back offer protection and relief, urging buyers to choose genuine Seabury Johns products.
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Benson
Benson’s
Seabury & Johns Manufacturing Chemists
New Y
Local grain and farm real estate notices scattered
Harvey Jones shipped Madison to a Kansas City firm as seed potatoes at one of the high eastern rates of the season. A carload brought 50 cents per bushel. John A. J. sold his farm in Dington County for 5000 dollars. Ea. Lamm will erect a 3000 dollar residence at Watertown.
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Harvey Jones
Madison
Kansas City
South River
South Dakota
John A. J
Dington County
Ea. Lamm
Watertown
Where the Rich and Poor Meet
A fragment from Sioux Falls Press notes two places where social equality appears in public life. A man leaving a saloon is described sharing a lunch counter with another who has money, implying a moment where class boundaries blur. The piece likens this to a private bar of justice in heaven, hinting at moral judgment.
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Sioux Falls
For Sale or Rent Local Residence Items
For sale or rent a residence property items include a sideboard a bedroom dining table a hat rack and other pieces. Apply to Mrs G W at the corner of Third and Kansas streets.
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G. W
Third and
Kansas Streets
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Walla Walla
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Watertown City Directory
Kelley’s Land Agency Incorporated
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