Habeas Corpus Electrocution Challenge In Unconstitutional Act
Union New Jersey April 29 The United States court seals a writ from the Kemmler case alleging that the punishment of electrocution violates the constitution. The petition claims capital punishment is cruel. Auburn referenced in related filing. The same day a state land company with 300000 capital was organized in the city by Stephen Haw.
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Huron figures in Washington as SD delegation pushes reform
South Dakota's congressional delegation advances measures on silver and the farmers sub treas ury plan. Beadle county pension figures and proposed service pensions draw debate as Moody objects to funds for public buildings while Harden quarrels over monument spending. Local notes include mowers, shade trees, strawberries, and travels of Moody and Piers families.
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Cement bed discovery near Wessington Hills sparks irrigation hopes
United States Irrigation Commission officials including Prof. Hay visited Wessington Hills and examined springs and cretaceous rock outcrops. Hay praised the high quality water and suggested using waste water for irrigation and powering mills. He identified a cement rock bed in a small quarry as a potential hydraulic cement source and urged testing. Local leaders plan to pursue development once tests confirm quality.
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City Council Elects West City Attorney Amid Franchises
The April 26 council meeting in Huron approved J C Klemme’s $40,000 bond, granted Ed Miller et al a telephone franchise, and approved T S Everett’s gas franchise. Horace Comfort and M. West tied for city attorney. Mayor Rice broke the tie naming West. Alex McIntosh and James Stanners were elected street and water commissioner and night watch respectively. Ed H Ap lin received a thanks resolution for service. The council referred printer, water rates, and Fifth street pipe work to committees.
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Relief Aid Authorized for Mississippi Flood Victims
The president signed a joint resolution approving $160,000 to enable the secretary of war to distribute rations for relief of destitute people in districts overflowed by the Mississippi and its tributaries.
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River Recedes After Flooding Spreads Hope in Garanviniz
The rain stopped in Garanviniz Mississippi April 25 and the river fell three inches. Flooded streets for 24 days are becoming passable and the outlook is brighter though Vicksburg reports the river higher than in 28 years.
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Supreme Court Rules on State Liquor Package Laws
The Supreme Court has rendered a decision adverse to the constitutionality of state laws providing for the shipment of liquors brought into the state in original packages.
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