Rhode Island results show Republicans hold edge in waning plurality
The Rhode Island election figures indicate Republicans retain a lead though by a reduced margin. The piece analyzes long-term trends from 1872 to 1892, noting shifts in party planks and urging caution about broad conclusions while highlighting key figures and local political reactions.
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Argus-Leader
Rhody
St. Paul Globe
Harrison
Rhode Island
Free Trade Papers
Grover Cleveland
Supreme Court Reverses County Judge on Prohibition Law
The state supreme court reversed Yankton county judge White and ruled the prohibition law constitutional. Note that Judge Caldwell of the Sioux Falls Press had anticipated this outcome months earlier, though his reasoning required gymnastics to reach the final conclusion.
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State Supreme Court
White
Yankton County
Caldwell
Independent Court of Last Resort
Sioux Falls
Senator Wolcott Attacks President Over Bland Bill Failure
The Colorado senator denounces the administration’s Bland bill failure while silver prices decline, suggesting harm to silver owners. The piece notes bitter motives among some silver advocates and hints at broader party political calculations ahead of a convention.
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Senator Wolcott
Colorado
Wolcott
Becker Questions Fusion With Alliance Party
Hon George L Becker a long time Minnesota political figure argues no credible pretext for fusion with the Alliance party. He says fusion could win offices with either Democrats or Republicans, but warns Republicans are the safer choice for state or national control.
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Geo. L. Becker
Minnesota
Republican Party
Alliance Party
Governor Mellette Urged to Speed Inquiry into School Land Frauds
The text urges Governor Mellette to act promptly on affidavits alleging fraud in school land sales. It argues investigations should determine facts and affirms that if fraud is proven, Republican officials in charge cannot be blamed for collusion among bidders.
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W. M. Smith
Gov. Mellette
Mellette
Tin shipments from Temescal mines signal self sufficiency
The first carload of American tin from California's Temescal mines could herald further shipments and a self supplying tin industry for the United States. Temescal has opened recently, Black Hills ore is meanwhile plentiful as a mill nears completion. The debate notes tariff timing and calls for protection to spur development without waiting for law.
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Argus-Leader
Temescal
California
United States
Black Hills
Sioux City Journal
Spring jackets go on sale with fresh cape arrivals
With spring near, winter garments are set aside and new line of 100 capes and jackets arrives. The store invites immediate viewing and offers terrific bargains on the latest outerwear for ladies.
Grain Investigation Report Clears Elevator Firms In Minnesota
Minnesota legislative committee concludes Duluth grain firms did not knowingly violate the law. It finds no proven elevator railroad cartel and cites possible night shipments of up to 250 000 bushels and 45 000 more without inspection. Recommendations urge track scales, regular warehouse checks, larger public warehouses near deep water, and steps against Chicago wheat gambling.
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Sr. Pavurn
Moore
Duluth
Lake Superior Elevator Company
Union Improvement and Elevator Company
House
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Minnesota
Frank Irons
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce
Irons
Chicago
Congress
Hale Denies Blaine Reconsideration Of Presidential Nomination
Senator Hale states he does not speak for Mr. Blaine and has no authority to bind him. Blaine remains firm on his withdrawal from the presidential race and has not indicated any intention to reconsider.
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Broth
Shannon
Harridy
Reausédte
Harrison
Senator Hale
New York
Washington
The
Recorder
Blaine
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Champeny Bros
Sample Shoes
South Dakota
Grain Investigation
Minnesota Legislative Committee
Railroads and Elevator Company—Committee
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