10 May 1912
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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1912
Page
1
The text recounts President Taft campaigning in Adams County and Pontamouth amid hostile crowds. It notes disputes over suffrage and prosecutions, with references to legal authorities and party figures shaping the visit. The account highlights tensions between supporters and dissenters and mentions delays and political maneuvering.
Adams County commissioners have arranged the purchase of seed flax, delivering bushels to qualified applicants at 2.45 to 2.4 percent. Delivery by elevator company. seed grain rents issued to cover value, with county banks handling payments. From Wentworth S D comes news of Miss Emma Unzelmann’s marriage to Mr. Wm Blase of Madison. They plan to live on the groom’s farm near Wentworth. Carpenter and Reporter Linstad head to Buffalo for Harding county circuit court. Lemmon Fire Department elects officers, with leadership and crew rosters listed and plans for hose and equipment reflected.
In St Paul the mayoral race was tight with a small plurality. Kevin Wad reelected. Mandy Bullivan won treasurer by about 4000 votes. Aye Karme elected as county official. Republicans gained seven of fourteen assembly seats. Democrats retained majority on city council. An amendment to the charter on governing law received a slim majority.
Report from Independence Kansas on May 9 describes the Republican convention endorsing Roosevelt. The item notes tensions with party leaders and internal debates as the national committee weighs supporting the Roosevelt ticket. Attendees pledge to rally for the nomination though some delegates express confusion about the process and endorsements.
May 1 report from Vierre outlines turmoil in wolf bounty cases tied to a county agreement between Fall River and neighboring districts. It notes divisions among parties, payments, and political tension affecting state figures and local enforcement. J Ford returns after a year and urges direct Lemmon hills communication, citing Bell Fourche reservoir's rapid filling and capacity to meet two years' demand.
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