War clouds and politics linger over 1898 era South Dakota
The piece notes strong war talk in Washington and among newspapers, praises President McKinley for cautious judgment, and critiques Governor Lee for alleged violations of state law. It highlights rising land immigration interest from the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway and other lines, with railroads reporting numerous inquiries about South Dakota and plans to attract 20,000 new residents in 1898.
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Washington
Spain
McKinney
Harrison
Insurance Department
Sioux Falls Journal
Lee
Kipp
Kingson
L. C. Campbell
South Dakota
Argus Leader
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company
Middle West
Illinois
Iowa
Indiana
Wisconsin
Michigan
Milwaukee Company
Argus
Dowdell's Travels Stir South Dakota Oil Audit Scrutiny
Auditor Taylor probes Dowdell the Oil Inspector whose public statements clash with official records. The South Dakota political scene watches as figures linked to reform face questions about accuracy and double dealing. Dowdell’s career from the territorial legislature through his current commission is cited in defense amid a partisan clash.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Mayhew
South Dakota
Dowdell
M. T. de Woody
Taylor
Bismark
It Looks Like War With Spain Is Imminent
The Sioux City Journal argues war with Spain seems likely as President McKinley seeks a peaceful settlement but Spain is seen as duplicitous. It contends US public support is solid and insists Spain will not yield without conflict, urging prompt action and refusal to back down.
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Sioux City Journal
Spain
McKinley
Sagasta
Cuba
Washington
United States
Congress
Conservative leadership echo in Lincoln and McKinley eras
The pieces compare President McKinley’s cautious war timing to Abraham Lincoln’s slower approach before emancipation, noting Lincoln faced harsher criticism yet proved right with time. It also cites Washington Star on silver party tensions and upcoming municipal elections in Yankton and Sioux Falls amid party alliances and Armour gold field news.
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McKinley
Spain
Minneapolis Tribune
Aberdeen News
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Sioux City Democrats Win On Brewery Issue
Sioux City voters backed the Democrats led by their brewery proposal amid election coverage. The Gazette’s tone reflects elation over the party’s victory and the impact on local power dynamics. Local figures Anderson of Mitchell and Ross of Clay Robison & Co. visited the city, with Anderson planning cattle range expansion and commenting on prospects for an abundant calf crop and grass.
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the Gazette
Sioux City
Sioux City Journal
Anderson
Mitchell
S. D
W. L. Ross
Western
Clay, Robison & Co
Mr. Anderson
North Dakota
Notable Street Hazards and Health Remedies Cited
A reader notes frequent sidewalk nails protruding from Main street and residential areas, urging property owners to remove nails to spare dresses and shoes. Adolph Fisher of Zanesville Ohio is reported cured after using three boxes of De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve. Berlin divorce statistics place the city atop Europe with thirty-two divorces per thousand marriages. One Minute Cough Cure is promoted as a universal remedy for coughs and throat ailments.
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L. Oo. Gale
Main Street
Adolph Fisher
Zanesville, O
de Witt
L. O. Gale
Berlin
Germany
Europe
America
Utah
Western
Hamburg
Paris
Present Day Barbarians in Nile Expedition Report
A Boston Transcript excerpt relays a private letter from a member of the French Nile expedition. It claims French forces brutalized porters and villagers, killing escapees, burning villages to trap inhabitants, and enslaving locals by seizing chiefs and forcing slave quotas.
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Boston Transcript
The
Nile
Irish Indian Chief Named by Winnebago in Wisconsin
The Winnebago in Wisconsin chose a new chief last week, Thomas Roddy a young Hibernian. His father Patrick Roddy an Indian trader came from Limerick. An Irish Indian chief is described as a novelty.
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Wisconsin
Thomas Roddy
Patrick Roddy
Limerick
Notice for Publication Timber Culture Entry at Mitchell SD
Land Office notices dated March 1898 announce final proof filings for James T. Smith Henry Klingeberg and Martha Oberembt. Witness lists include John Smith Winfield Forbes Anthony Nabinger and others with Mitchell Flensburg and Ethan tied to case numbers and sections 17 11 84. Registers George E Foster and details forMary 17 1898 appear.
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Mitchell
S. D
James T. Smith
T.C. E
John’Smith
P. O
Winfield Scott Forbes
Michell
P.O
S. D. Austin M. Logan
Badger
E. D. Watkins
Gko
E. Foster
Register
Henry Klingeberg
Anthony Nabinger
George Stevens
Carl Murner
James Ewart
George E. Foster
Mitchell, S. D
Martha M. Oberembt
Mathew M. Oberembt
John H. Helen
Ethan P
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Tc. W. Downey
Moe
We Club
Official
Washington Star
House
Senate
Yankton
Sioux Falls
Armour
Woma
Dr. King
Luther Lutz
W. C. Hamnick & Co
Shelby, N. C
S. H. Scailin
Royal Dublin Society
J. Joly
S. H. Scalin
Brown C. W. Dobson Bird Gage
Clarkson Holderman
D. Jackson
Chas. L. Knutsson
Mina Nentworth
Ike Wallace
J. M. Sorfign
Pfeifer Henrich
Saml. T. Green
P. M
DeWitt’s
Juneau
Jake
Sam
Pete
Hood
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
A. E. Hitchcock
J. L. Hannett
L. E. Whitcher
West Second St. Co
H. Perry
Roth’s
Mitchell House
Monmouth Merchant Mills
Grand Opera House
Opera
W. H. Webster
L. E. Stair
Ferry’s
Ferry
D. i. Fespy & CO
J. Thompson and Son
Parry
West Roaysey
WM. Koch
Main and
First Street
Mitchell, S. P
Fullerton Lumber
James Leslie
Mitchell, South Dakota
Mitchell Iron Works
Geo. H, Summers
California
New Orleans
Pullman
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Southern Pacific Co
Pacific Coast
Sunset Limited
Southern Pacific
Illinois Central R. R
Florida
Jacksonville
St. Louis
Ilinois Central
Holly Springs
Birmingham
Albany
Waycross
Homeseeker’s Excursions
Yazoo
Alaskalpot Valley
Illinois Central
Williams
Janesville
Lyle, Minn
Alden
Central
Merry
Manchester
Schlimgen
North Main Street
Mitchell National Bank
U. S
G. Davison
E. J. Quigley
N.L. Davison
WM M. Smith
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