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Democrats and Populists Clash On Fusion Claim In State
A partisan piece argues the Democratic manifesto seeks to fuse with the Populists by supporting a single slate. It contends fusion hacks the ballot, denies voters party loyalty, and claims the Populists will vanish if the Democratic ticket prevails, calling the move a campaign stunt.
Newspaper opening waits for a worthy successor
Alexandria World remains unsold with no disposition yet. EK Wagner continues as special administrator of the Taylor estate, keeping the paper in operation until a suitable buyer or editor arrives.
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Alexandria Worald
I. EK. Wager
Taylor
Farley Named Acting Mayor On Madison Compromise
Editor Glenn Farley selected as compromise candidate to lead Madison as mayor. Farley has maintained independent political stance and vows a steady administration for the city.
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Glenn Farley
Madison
Farley
Madison. Ie
Armour Herald Publishes Paper on Election Ballots
As paper becomes scarce due to strike fears the Armour Herald prints a page on the back of official ballots from the 1900s election showing how the shortage affects the newspaper.
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Armour Herald
Parliament probes Spion Kop defeat blame amid Boer War talk
An inquiry in Parliament seeks who bears responsibility for the British defeat at Spion Kop last January. Debate contrasts with the Sampson Schley controversy as factions seek credit for any potential victory. The baseball season opens nationwide with leagues awaiting results and signings for the coming schedule.
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Spionkop
Buller
Warren
Sampson-Schley
Tax cuts highlighted by Uncle Joe Cannon remarks
In remarks by Representative Joseph G. Cannon chairman of the Appropriations Committee he notes the Republican administration has steadily reduced taxes for war funding. He cites last year 41,000,000 removed and this year 70,000,000 more to be removed, totaling 111,000,000 in two years.
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Joe*t Cannon
Appropriations Committee
Armour Herald Seeks Identity of Gen Ash as Possible Democrat Governor Candidate
The Armour Herald asks readers who Gen Ash is amid mentions of him as a potential Democratic candidate for governor. Ash has long been a familiar South Dakota figure, largely tied to an Indian agency on the reservation. Reverend Waite suggests checking with Yankton for more details.
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Armour
Gen Ash
Ash
Herald
South Dakota
Waite
Yankton
Senator Kittredge Pushes Big Sioux River Dams Plan
The Big Sioux river project aims to fund storage dams from Watertown to Sioux Falls with a $52,500 appropriation tucked into the river and harbor bill. Senate approval remains uncertain but backers expect passage. The piece invites Jim river canal promoters to seek federal help for a Missouri to Jim river link. Brer. Longstaff may push the long cherished plan forward.
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Kittredge
Big Sioux
Senate
Watertown
Sioux Falls
Jim River
Missouri
Brer. Longstaff
Democratic committee organized for campaign work
The Democratic committee is organized for campaign work this season led by Len Cable of Illinois a Cleveland follower and opponent of oryanism. He is allied with Lewis Nixon Tammany leader Daniel Lamont former secretary Rich ard Olney under Cleveland. The setup suggests no oryanism in the congressional campaign and the party appears to be strengthening despite internal divisions with W J Bryan’s influence lingering.
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Democratic Congressional Committee
Len, T. Cable
Illinois
Grover Cleveland
Lewis Nixon
New York
Tammany
Daniel S. Lamont
Cleveland
Richard Olney
Wealthy reformers turn fortunes against democratic ideals
The piece lists former champions of the people including Chairman Jones who lost his senate seat due to ties with a round bale cotton trust. It mentions Roger Mills of Texas now an oil king and Charlie Towne on Wall Street campaigning for free silver in 1896 while owning oil interests. It notes ex Governor Toe of Texas living in luxury in London and Bryan growing wealth as he travels New York.
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Jones
Senate
Roger
Mills
Texas
Charles A. ‘Towne
Ofices
New York City
Charlie ‘Towne
Wall Street
Exy
Toe
Vexan
London
Bryan
New York
Ho tter's Stomach Bitters Promoted As Spring Tonic
A spring tonic advertisement urges readers to cleanse the body of winter impurities with Ho tter's Stomach Bitters. The text claims the medicine purifies the blood and strengthens the system, and it says a few doses will relieve indigestion dyspepsia constipation headache and insomnia.
Railroads to Spend Record 400 Million in Extensions and Upgrades
An eastern rail official notes U S lines will invest about 400 000 000 this year in extensions improvements and equipment. The figure marks the largest annual outlay for railroad modernization since extensions began and promises substantial labor demand in the sector.
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United States
Dangerous baking powder seized and cast into river
New York Health department reports seizing nearly two tons of alum baking powder mixtures deemed dangerous to health. Powder found in a Sixth Avenue department store and cast into the river after analysis. Authorities warn against cheap brands and urge buyers to choose high grade powders from established names.
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New York
Health Department
Sixth Avenue
England
Missouri
Tax sale deed holder ordered to pay special assessments
Waterman held a tax sale deed to a lot but faced liability for public improvements. Judge Jones ruled the fee simple title rests with the tax deed holder and ordered Waterman to pay the special assessment, reinforcing that taxes are a first priority regardless of ownership. The decision aims to curb tax dodging and set a statewide precedent.
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Waterman
Jones
Downfall of a Priest in Tyndall Affects Local Family
S J Heitgen, treasurer of the Catholic church, supplied details about Father Bily affair from his farm near Tyndall. The 16 year old Lizzie Schaffhausen was involved. Bily paid $500 to her father and $1,500 from a bank check, totaling $2,000. Church authorities banished Bily. his whereabouts are unknown as Bishop O Gorman may investigate. The Schaffhausen family suffers as a broader community mourns the incident.
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Tyndall
S. J. Tleitgen
Father Bily
Heitgen
Bily
Lizzie Schaffuhsen
Scaffhausen
Weitgen
Schaffhausen
O'Gorman
Sioux Falls
After the Tax Dodger
Judge J W Jones rules in Kirby v Waterman that property owners with tax deeds must pay special assessments. The ruling, stemming from Tenth Street grading, could affect mortgagees and other securities and may prompt a statewide appeal.
He Kept His Leg After Battlefield of Disease and Time
J W Sullivan of Harttorn Virginia recounts a severe leg injury from rusted wire twelve years ago. Inflammation and blood poisoning followed, doctors urged amputation after two years of intense suffering. He credits Electric Bitters and Bucklen Arnica Salve with saving his leg and restoring health.
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J. W. Sullivan
Harttorn
Venn
Earth
To Mothers in This Town Sweet Powders for Children
Delicate feverish and cross children receive relief with Mother Gray's Sweet Powders. The remedy cleanses the stomach and acts on the liver to restore health and strength. Described as a cure for worms, sold by druggists at 25 cents with a sample free. Allen 8 Olmstead LeRoy.
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Cross
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Cough Relief
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for stubborn coughs from grippe or heavy cold, claiming it strengthens the lungs and restores health. S. H. Seallin endorses the product.
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Foley
S. H. Seallin
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Mitchell Capital
the Mitchell Printing CO
W. Downey
Official
the Democratic Manifesto
Mitchell
United States Senate
Licket
Democrat Itis
Hostetter
New York Board of Health
Sioux Falls Press
J. W. Jones
Circuit Court
Kirby Vs. Waterman
Supreme Court
Tenth Street
High Shoes
Oxfords
LIS
John Colvin
Lindra
Hart Schaffner Citarx
Mls
Ostermoor
J. W. Broadbent & Co
Mitchell National Bank
W.G. Davison
Nl Davison
E. J. Quigley
M. Smith
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