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South Dakota State Constitutional Convention 1889

Following the rejected 'Sioux Falls' Convention of 1885, the South Dakota Convention met and began the drafting process in July of 1889. They used the articles of the Sioux Falls Convention as starting propositions to begin the amendment process. The South Dakota Constitution was ratified in October 1889.

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Session 15857: 1889-08-02 09:00:00

The members of the Convention accepted an invitation from the Burlington Railway Co. for Saturday evening. The members of the Committee to meet the senatorial committee were elected. A.J. Edgerton was elected as president

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Governor's Mellettes Response to the Question of Pay of the Delegates

There are 0 proposed amendments related to this document on which decisions have not been taken.

Richardson has sent his Chief Clerk to settle Convention claims. Has no disposition except to accommodate and do everything in business manner. Train was late, so Clerk may not reach there till tomorrow. He will make everything right.

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Governor's Mellettes Response to the Question of Pay of the Delegates (introduced on 1889-08-02 09:00:00 - CREATE - e953333) [This document]

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