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Domestic News October 13, 1916

The Sisseton Weekly Standard

Sisseton, Roberts County, South Dakota

What is this article about?

Republican Precinct Committeemen held a meeting at the Court House on Tuesday afternoon, filling vacancies on the ticket with Dr. Pearson of Peever as Coroner, Wm. Swedlund of Sisseton and B. F. Wilson of Summit as Justices. Delegates reported strong support for Hughes and the Republican ticket across the county, predicting a landslide victory as Wilson and followers lose ground.

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The meeting of the Republican Precinct Committeemen was held at the Court House Tuesday p. m.

Among other business transacted the vacancies of two County Justices and Coroner were filled on the ticket. Dr. Pearson of Peever for Coroner, Wm. Swedlund of Sisseton and B. F. Wilson of Summit for Justices.

The delegates all report that Hughes and the republican ticket strong in all parts of the county, and looks like a landslide and Wilson and his followers are losing ground as election draws nearer.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Republican Meeting Precinct Committeemen County Justices Coroner Appointment Election Prospects Hughes Ticket Wilson Decline

What entities or persons were involved?

Dr. Pearson Wm. Swedlund B. F. Wilson Hughes Wilson

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Event Date

Tuesday P. M.

Key Persons

Dr. Pearson Wm. Swedlund B. F. Wilson Hughes Wilson

Outcome

vacancies filled on republican ticket; strong support reported for hughes and republicans, predicting landslide; wilson losing ground.

Event Details

Republican Precinct Committeemen met at the Court House, transacted business including filling vacancies for two County Justices and Coroner on the ticket with Dr. Pearson of Peever for Coroner, Wm. Swedlund of Sisseton and B. F. Wilson of Summit for Justices. Delegates reported Hughes and the Republican ticket strong county-wide, landslide likely, Wilson and followers losing ground as election nears.

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