Dakota Statehood Aims to Curb Tax and Corporate Power
A Dakota constitutional appeal argues statehood will cut taxes, curb railroading influence, and restrict corporations. It cites Section provisions on appropriations, taxation limits, and school lands revenue to show how a state government would lower burdens and stabilize credit. The document urges a full vote in November to admit Dakota as a state and end territorial excesses.
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Union
North Dakota
State of
Dakota
Noticss
Eee
Bismarck
Dakota Constitution Provisions on Legislature Oath and Sessions
The document outlines legislative pay, attendance, and travel allowances, oath obligations for members, and rules on sessions and conduct. It details per diem, reimbursement, and the oath to support U S and Dakota constitutions, penalties for false oaths, and qualifications for office. It also covers quorum, journal keeping, and adjournment limits, plus bill reading requirements and member conduct.
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Lan
United State
Dakota
Supreme
Circuit Court
Iis
House of Representabg
Legista
Peach House
Ar Senate
Bash House
Dwig
Crecy
Ion Abefl
Constitutional powers of governor and succession rules
The document outlines pardon and remission procedures requiring a board of pardons with the governor, secretary of state, and attorney-general, plus public hearings and filed recommendations. It details gubernatorial succession to lieutenant governor, vacancy fills, and legislative override of veto with two thirds majorities.
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Secretary of State
Senate
Judicial Powers Vested in State Courts
The judicial powers of the state, except as provided in this constitution, shall be vested in a supreme court, circuit courts, county courts and justices of the...
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Supreme Court
Structure of county and circuit courts outlined in constitution
The text details judicial organization including terms, jurisdiction, appeals, and qualifications. It sets limits on jurisdiction for county and police magistrates, describes writs of error, and outlines eligibility for judges and state attorneys. It also covers court terms and salaries and prohibits judges from practicing law.
No Toler in Time of Peace and Civil Power Provisions
Fragmentary text covers sections on quartering and consent, taxation by people or representatives, equal privileges, free and equal elections, and limits on government interference. References to defense, courts, civil rights, and fundamental principles hint at a state constitution, likely Dakota, with emphasis on liberty, due process, and inherent political power within the people.
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Paap
Legislaare
Dakota
United States
Election and Right of Suffrage in Dakota Constitution
Text outlines voter eligibility for state elections including male suffrage and proposed removal of sex distinction upon a majority vote. Details residency requirements, ballot voting, election year timing, and protections for electors such as arrest immunity and military service considerations. Includes limitations for guardians and the insane.
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Territory of
Dakota
United States
Natu Nce
Education and School Syzorron Reform Debate Opens
The article discusses the closings and openings in local education policy, focusing on government form stability tied to public morality and intelligence. It argues the legislature must set and sustain standards to guide schooling and civic conduct.
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Syzorron
South Dakota Investment Provisions For School Lands
The text outlines state law guiding investment of permanent school funds. Counties invest in farm mortgages and school corporation roads, with limits on loan size and collateral. Regular accounting to state officials is required, with safeguards against losses and rules for interest, with governor oversight on leases and investments.
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Herceinn
United States
Dakota
Kane Ee
Amoun
County and Township Organization Provisions
The legislature may form new counties and locate seats by general law but no new county may be created with less than twenty four townships or be reduced below that size. Existing boundaries remain until a statewide plan is adopted for reorganizing counties. Local elections determine county seat location as required.
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Justices of the Peace
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Weir
Congress
Hugh J. Campbell
Yankton
South Dakota
Judicial Department
Ee Guardiana
Justice of the Peace
Circuit
Circuit Courte
Circourts
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