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The Lemmon Herald in Lemmon, South Dakota

24 May 1912

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The Lemmon Herald

Location

Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1912

Page

3

White Butte affair fuels local campaign dispute

John Zimmermann and Mike Heil swear Tscharner is behind forged affidavits and paid signatures in a White Butte side track debate. The note accuses Tscharner of bribery, cites court records, and urges voters to end “gang rule” in Perkins County on June 4th.

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Tscharner John Zimmerman Mike Heil White Butte Tscharners Mathilda Heil L. Vine Donovan Notary Public Commission Mr. Tscharner Perkins County Potwin Lemmon
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Lawmaker's bribery claim tied to White Butte side track deal

Sworn testimony from 1912 alleges Tscharner was promised $1500 by the White Butte townsite company to push a side track bill through the legislature. Witnesses claim the deal aimed to secure Tscharner's election and legislative help for the project, with further affidavits detailing payments and involvement of town officials.

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Smith Tscharner Cochran White Butte Tseharner Stilwell Q South Lakota Vater Cirmuit Court Mclntosh Porter Kaufrai Taeharner Mr. Tseharner Lam Jrettinie Cathcart Mr. J Tycharner Txcharner Dell Getman Geo, Kaufman L. BP. McNulty
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S. D John Zimmermann T. O. Ramsland Kaufman Mr. Heil Petrel Mike Theat Tacharner
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