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Fragmentary OCR text mentions names Tad Hewes and monetary reference one dollar. No clear event, date, or location is discernible. unable to determine a coherent news item or outcome.
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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1914
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names Tad Hewes and monetary reference one dollar. No clear event, date, or location is discernible. unable to determine a coherent news item or outcome.
An unreadable OCR fragment lists many state offices and names such as treasurer, attorney general, surveyor, commissioners, and local officials. The garbled text includes references to districts, counties, and various roles without coherent sentence structure.
Reads like a fragmented reminiscence linking 1907 tariff policy to the era’s politics with Theodore Roosevelt and a hostile congress. It mentions tariff protections and price declines amid national economic pressures and presidential leadership.
The letter from Chistay Sandahl outlines tariff and currency reform proposals for voters in the Med senatorial district. It questions if the electorate will elect him to senator and hints at opposition figures attempting to influence national affairs and bring Gustav into their councils if he goes to Pierre this winter.
The note accuses Sundahl of a cheap tactic by naming states that received national treasury funds in September. It argues banks nationwide benefited, including Minneapolis banks, and criticizes the handling of funds with references to Morgan and a secretary. The writer claims interest was paid on loans and questions perceived bias in the presentation.
A fragmentary voice likens a break in to a political struggle with references to Republicans and the GOP. The text portrays a courtroom drift into a public house and urges removal of intruders who claim party allegiance.
Fragmentary report from Waite Butte township recounts Jibs Weed arguing with County Judge Dearly after a heated exchange about county affairs. Witnesses describe Weed losing patience and challenging the judge during a tense courthouse moment.
A county officer faced questions about costs approved by the Board of County Commissioners in the Allison case. The record includes 2142.60 for auto hire, deemed not lawful. The deputy remarked Port Allison’s pond incident as the funds were approved without challenge, portraying Allison as a hardworking farmer aiding county development.
The Bison Courier warns readers to beware of the rootback as readers suspect the inquiring voter will uncover more details about petty looting of the county treasury by followers of the courthouse punch.
A taxpayer urged a full replacement of county administration to improve oversight and efficiency. The speaker argued that only a comprehensive reform would restore public confidence and ensure proper management of funds and services.
Thirteen minority Republicans and a few Democrats oppose county spending under Richards primary law. The Perkins County Signal accuses a small Republican faction of plunging the county into 66000 debt without lawful authority, with funds paid to representative men across the county to comply with a state law passed by a 25000 majority. The article also criticizes the sheriff and deputy for delivering ballot boxes rather than using mail as required, denouncing the Republican machine for flouting law and constituting pilfering.
The Signal accuses county officials of hiring extra help funded from the treasury, blaming the county board and Republican dominance. Voters in commissioner districts are urged to change leadership this fall to end mounting taxes and the $66,000 bond with 5 percent interest over 20 years.
A letter questions a 200 mile tax commission trip to Bath to meet Farmer Wenz of Bath over a $30,000 legislative appropriation for expenses. The writer accuses county officials of hidden interests with Bison Printing and urges electing a full democratic ticket to reduce costs.
The remark links a political manager to Deputy Sheriff chances as part of a broader fight over the court house faction. C F Peterson, the Bison Lanker, tours the area urging voters to back the “court house bunch” while his bank holds large county funds, suggesting financial influence in the maneuvering.
The county auditor comments on the workload and urgent tasks facing the county government. The official notes how the county’s business demands careful accounting and oversight.
The speaker extols the county auditor as the central official directing finances for all offices and boards. Adolph Michelson, Democratic candidate, is described as energetic and capable to uphold the required standard and serve as an honest upright citizen in this pivotal role.
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