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Dakota Republican Convention Names Delegates for National Meet
The territorial Republican convention meets in Jamestown on May 16 1853 to elect 527 delegates and alternates to the Chicago national convention. One delegate per 200 votes or fraction thereof plus county allotments, with two delegates and four alternates per county. Chairman Harrison Allen announces appointments at Aberdeen March 30, urging all eligible Republicans to stand up if overlooked.
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Chicago
Jamestown
Clairman
Republican Central Committee
Congress
Allor
Aurora
Wkinesbury
Lamour
Brookings
Gwyecese Steee
Mercer
Bottineau
A. Miner
Ton Homie
McCook
McPher
McHenry
McLean
Cavalier
Mclntosh
Campbell Morton
I Clark
Moody
Nelson
Chirles
Oliver
Codington
Pembina
Custer
Pennington
Potter
Ramsey
Davison Ransom
Dougla Richland
Deuel Roberts
Eddy Roulette
Rae Edmund Sargent
Emons
Sanborn
Fall River
Spink. Faulk
Stark
Foster
Steele
Sully W. Turner
Towner Hamlin
Hand
Hanson
Hushes
Wals Hutchinson
Walworth Hyde Wells
Jerauld
Widder
Perpen
Ant
Territorial Republican Central Committee
Aberdeen
TSIX
Time wears away at out-of-office Democrat punditry
As time passes the out-of-office Democrat is gradually sheltered and four years after Cleveland's inauguration there will be no rascal left to be turned out.
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Mr. Cleveland
Nominations Split Among State Papers For 1880 Field
The Indianapolis Journal backs Harrison while the Des Moines State Register endorses Allison. Democratic papers largely push for Blaine renomination.
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Indianapolis Journal
Harrison
Des Moines State Register
Allison
Blaine
Investigation tightens around officials over chippewa mass
The inquiry into the Chippewa Indian mass nears certain high officials as pressure grows on Senator Chandler to relent. He vows to proceed with the investigation despite the push to let up.
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Chandler
President to sign reservation bill within day
The article predicts President Cleveland will sign the reservation bill within twenty four hours after consultation and full protection of Indian rights. It asserts there is no good reason to expect a veto and notes three days remain for action.
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Cleveland
Ife
Archbishop Ireland Promoted for Temperance Leadership
Bishop Ireland of St. Paul is elevated to archbishop and is celebrated as a foremost temperance advocate in America. Known across the northwest as a public spirited clergyman, he earns wide esteem for his persistent temperance efforts and practical civic involvement.
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Ireland
St. Paul
North-West
America
Theobald Matthew
Northwest
Dakota Democrat Gen Taylor Declines Convention Delegate
Maris Taylor a long standing Dakota Democrat and surveyor general sent an open letter to the county convention chair in Huron after Bea d le county’s Democratic gathering. He disavowed the convention resolution endorsing the current territorial administration and declined election as a church delegate.
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Maris Taylor
Dakota
Beadle County
Taylor
Watertown
Huron
Cleveland
Civil Service
Grigsby’s Candidacy Questioned by Sioux Falls Urging
The Sioux Falls Press lauds Melvin Grigsby as a candidate for congress but warns Republicans outside Sioux Falls may distrust a candidate tied to home interests. The article details alleged maneuvers in 1886 to divert support from Gifford, plus heated debate over South and North Dakota statehood and the credentials of two aspiring southern senators.
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Sioux Falls
Melvin Grigsby
Congress
Grigsby
Gifford
Sioux Trails
Yankton In
Giffor
Alicus
Church Criticizes Federal Officials in Dakota Governance
In a Globe interview Governor Church defends independent administration of Dakota, denounces federal officeholders pressuring party actions, and urges restraint in primary meetings and conventions. He warns a sustained press dialogue betrays his position and damages Cleveland's administration.
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Dakota
Cleveland
Civil Service Order
Gov. Church
Dakota citizens rally over Church Day debate
The piece argues the Church Day issue is not a personal fight but a battle over the honest expression of the people versus abuse of public trusts. It claims all Dakota citizens have a right to be interested.
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Dakota
Vest Attacks Judge Edgerton Over 1876 Election
Mr. Vest urged he exercised a new point against Dakota's admission and challenged Hayes's 1876 election. A Pierre dispatch notes Hughes county's Watertown delegation led by P. F. McClure, with solid support for Church. N G Rising, longtime Dakota Sun publisher, moves to Marshall Missouri to start a Republican newspaper The Republican wishes him success.
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Vest
Dakota
Butler
Edgerton
Hayes
Pierre
Iughes County
Watertown
P. F. McClure
N. G. Rising
Dakota Sun
Redfield
Marshall
Missouri
Republican
Democratic State Convention Endsorse Cleveland Voorhees Platform
The Indiana Democratic state convention opens at IU with delegates elected including Voorhees Turpie Shocklin Bass and alternates Shocklie Downer Heffron The platform praises Cleveland and his tariff reform urging revision of tariffs and lands reform while opposing prohibition and confiscation Deplores alien land ownership and supports a liberal pension program Myers and Matson named for Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
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Indianapolis
Committee On Permanent Organization
Voorhees Andd Turpie
John Shocklin
John H. Bass
Jon G.shocklie
A.C. Downer
David J. Heffron
Jon. W. J. English
Cleveland
Voorhees
Delegaton
W. S. Myers
Madison County
Courtland
Matson
Putnam County
Blaine Criticizes Diabetes Claim Underscores Candidate Triage
In remarks attributed to Mr. Shaw, Blaine is described as gravely ill with diabetes. Shaw urges Maine statesmen to abandon him as a candidate and to quickly field another option.
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Blaine
Shaw
Maine
Indiana Delegates Fight For Gray on Cleveland Ticket
An Indianapolis dispatch reports ex Senator McDouall’s defeat as a Cleveland ticket vice presidency influence. Indiana’s vote signals Gray’s nomination chance while Morrison and Stevenson press Illinois delegation strategies. The battle features Black versus Morrison and Stevenson with expected bitter rounds and potential defeat for Black depending on Illinois support.
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CmcaGco
Indianapolis
the Times
McDouall
Indiana
Gov. Gray
Cleveland
McDonald
Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
Gray
Black
Morrion
Stevenson
Illinois
Morrison
Gen. Stevenson
Gen
Senator Davis and Ordway Johnson’s shifting loyalties
The record notes Johnson’s origin as a Democrat and Copperhead by birth, his father’s wartime act of displaying the American flag, and Johnson’s later alignment with Republican circles upon arriving in Dakota before returning to his earlier Democratic ties when the party gained power and influence.
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Davis
Ordway Johnson
Johnson
Illinois
Dakota
Dakota's Prospect Amid Hard Times Foreseen
The article urges Dakotans to stay hopeful, arguing the region will rebound first as its wealth generation is proven. It notes the current stress is greater due to new settlement, yet predicts revival and invigoration once prosperity returns.
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Dakota
Sherman Seen As Strong Presidential Candidate
The Cincinnati Times-Star extols Sherman as a presidential hopeful with ear nest, intense support across workshops, mills and farms. It praises his independence from politicians, clear head, warm heart, and tireless public service, asserting he has earned the trust and confidence of the people.
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Sherman
Cincinnati Times-Star
Republican Party
Day and Church factions clash at caucus in Yankton
Yankton residents held a delegate caucus to choose two delegations for the convention. The Day faction boosted their leaders into chair amid blows and force. The Church party captured one delegation while a second was chosen by the Day men.
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Yankton
Church Ien
Church Party
Democratic Convention Names Delegates for Watertown
Ellendale April 25 The Democratic convention chose delegates to Watertown E P Perry D J Geer B Porter B Magoffin T C Rice and EK Thomas. No instructions but church resolutions were tabled. Delegates appear divided.
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Ellendale
Watertown
E. P. Perry
D. J. Geer
B. Porter
B. Magoffin
T. C. Rice
EK. Thomas
Brooklines Democratic Convention Chooses Day Delegates
Brooklines April 23 after a stormy session the democratic convention by a vote of thirty to twenty elected Day delegates.
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Brooklines
Stutsman County Democratic Convention Endorses Church
Jamestown April 25 The Stutsman County Democratic convention adopted resolutions endorsing Church and its community efforts.
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Jamestown
Stutsman County
Native 4} of children cited in medical work report
Fragmentary text references children and physicians in a dated tone. The readable segment hints at a health or medical report discussing a specific case or study, but lacks clear names, places, dates, or outcomes. The article appears to be an excerpt preserving stray phrases about doctors and a child.
Vensumption Cured and Free Remedy Offer
An old physician claims a simple vegetable cure for consumption bronchitis and nervous complaints. He offers to mail the remedy recipe free of charge in German French or English to readers who request it. The note also advertises Dr J H W McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm at 1.50 per bottle as a preventive and cure for kidney and liver issues.
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East India
Branchil Eatarth
Acuima
W. A. Noyes
Power
J. HW. McLean
Mineral discovery near BisMARCK sparks interest
The案 discovery is by John Thornwald a prosperous farmer who presents ore specimens to mineralists near BisMARCK within twenty miles of the city close to water and thirty feet from the surface with a reportedly vast quantity.
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Bismarck
John Thornwald
The Chippewa Investigation Developments
Indian agent Gregory has gone home offended with Vilas over a disputed aim of the investigation. Vilas is said to have broken with Knight and Kennedy of Superior Lumber, while Kennedy plans to renew relations. Senator Chandler aims to push the Lapointe agency inquiry on site this summer, with Thad Pound predicting broader implicatio. Commissioner Atkins says official annoyances won’t force his resignation.
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Waassington
Gregory
Vilas
Knight Andennedy
Superior Lumber Company
Kennedy
Ghippewas
Chandler
Lapointe Indian Agency
Senate
Thad Pound
Indian Office
Atkins
The Money Question and Circulation Theory
The National View argues that there can be too much money only if it fails to serve needful trade. More cash in circulation would lift industry, raise wages, and boost production, aligning prices with supply and demand and benefiting capital returns. These are presented as self evident truths.
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Daher
Ivers
Warned Pacific West Growth Slows Labor Market News
A Fargo observer reports towns from Helena to Spokane show overdone growth with water power underutilized. Tacoma and Seattle attract capitalists who fear swamp land prices, leaving workers without new opportunities as Chinese labor remains prominent in Victoria amid high local employment strain.
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Jamestown
Fargo
Pacific Coast
Helena
Spokane
Tacoma
Seattle
Victoria
Voorhees Defends Memory of Union Veterans in Senate
Wasurxeron April 26 report notes Voorhees condemning floor attacks on Memorial Day heroes McClellan and Hancock. He praised veterans as loftier than classical figures and criticized rebukes by rival senators. Ingalls to respond Tuesday on omissions in defense of pension legislation.
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Wasurxeron
Senate
Voorhees
McClellan
Hancock
Job
Ingalls
Vorheys
Buckwheat for Sale and Tar Wine Lung Balm Ad
First class silver hull buckwheat seed offered at about 0.1d per acre by Ii F Manoury of Brendon Township Mt Vernon P D. Also promotes Dr J H McLean's Tar Wine Lung Balm claiming no opium and quick throat and lung relief.
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II. F. Manoury, Brendon Twp
Mt. Vernon
P. D
Cards Whisky and Murder at Mandan Poker Duel
In Mandan this morning a murder occurred over a poker dispute. Frank Chase killed Jasper Holtz after a long night of drinking and a heated quarrel during the game. Both men were longtime residents and known to the local crowd.
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Mandan
Dickinson
Frank Chase
Jasper Holtz
Chase
Farm to Rent Near Mitchell with Buildings and Pasture
Fifty acres under cultivation with rood house well cistern stable cattle yards and twenty five acres fenced in pasture located NW 14 108 61 five miles west of Mitchell. Jas Abernetity. Persons exposed to life risks suffer rheumatism neuralgia and lumbago and may use Dr J H McLean s Volcanic Oil Liniment to relieve pain and inflammation.
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Mitchell
Jas, Abernetity
J. 11
McLean
Faulkner Hardware Dealer Promotes Barter for Rags and Scrap
Faulkner, a hardware dealer, offers to supply goods from stock in exchange for rags, copper, old boots and shoes, scrap iron, and other cast or discarded items at fair prices. The note warns of stock accidents and farmer inconveniences, and endorses Dr. McLean's Volcanic Oil Liniment as a quick remedy.
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Faulkner
Indications of Rain and Cold Wave in Dakota Region
Far eastern Dakota reports rain followed by colder clearing weather and a cold wave. Winds turn fresh to high northerly. In Dakota and northwestern Minnesota, temperatures are expected to drop about 25 degrees by Friday forenoon.
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St. Paul
Dakota
Minnesota
Republican state convention gathers strong attendance in Boston
The Republican state convention opened in Boston with Dr. Frederick L. Burden of Attleboro as chair. Gen. Cogswell was named permanent chairman and praised for protectionist stance. Resolutions lauded Mr. Jaine and cited Blaine facts, endorsing a national temperance plank and urging cooperation with the national convention.
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Boston
Frederick L. Burden
Attleboro
State Central Committee
Gen
Cogswell
Jaine
Blaine
Dunham Executed for Filial Murder in Wooprtery
G Dunham hanged at 1020 this morning in Wooprtery New Jersey for the murder of his mother in law Barbara Kendall. A clamor for tickets to view the execution arose but the sheriff kept to the law and few were admitted. Kendall's daughter Mrs Kendall’s money was the motive cited by investigators.
Prince George of Wales Seen in Veracruz Ball Scene
Rumor places Prince George of Wales in the Mexican port city incognito at a grand ball held at the British legation attended by President Diaz and his ministers. He reportedly arrived with English noblemen aboard a yacht anchored in Veracruz.
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Cyury
Mexico
Prince George of Wales
Prince of Wales
Diaz
Vers Crug
Rev Neill Escapes After Adultery Arrest
In Cleveland on April 26 Rev Robert Neill fled after an adultery arrest. A habeas corpus writ led to his release by a Streetsboro justice, and he was whisked to a railroad station and boarded a westbound train. Creditors remain.
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Cleveland
Robert Neil
Neill
Slayesville
Streetsboro
Milch cows and a mare sought by local dealer
Three new milch cows and one good mare available through J. I. Wells at J. M. Levake & Co. Inher office. If you suffer eye pains with moving lights and vision weakness, use Dr. J J McLean's strengthening Eye Salve, 25 cents a box.
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J. I. Wells
J. M. Levake & Co
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and Patent Medicines Ad
An old newspaper advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal cure for cats bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It sells for 25 cents a box through L. O. Gale. Also promoted are Dr J W McKean’s Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier at a dollar per bottle and Bergs’ Cherry Cough Syrup claimed to directly affect lungs blood and bowels with instant cough relief and lasting cure, from S W. Scantisy Druggist.
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L. O. Gale
New President Named at Chicago Milwaukee St Paul
A New York telegram to Treasurer Myers confirms Roswell Miller as president and Alexander Mitchell as vice president of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway. The message notes Miller’s designation today and Mitchell’s position.
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Minwacker
New York
Myers
Chicago, Milwaukee &St Paul Company
Roswell Miller
Alexander Mitchell
Emperor progresses in Berlin as doctors praise recovery
The emperor rose at noon and entered the room beside his bedroom. Doctors express cautious optimism that by Monday he may be able to drive out. Queen Victoria visited the Charlottenburg mausoleum to pray at the tomb of William. Empress Victoria and the royal princess accompanied her.
Notable Glove Bout Signed in City This Summer
Pittsburg dispatch reports Dominick McAlfeoy and dem Smith have signed articles for a small glove contest in the city this summer.
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Pittsburg
Dominick McAlfeoy
Dem Smith
Artighes
Seed financing law favors seed providers over farmers
The piece argues a post legislative change helps poorer farmers by allowing seed providers to file an affidavit within thirty days of delivery. It states seed price and sowing ground establish a secured claim that takes precedence over other claims including chattel mortgages.
Electric Bitters touted by lawyers and locals in Texas and Kentucky
Bainbridge Munday county attorney of Clay County Texas and D L Wilcoxon of Horse Cave Kentucky testify to Electric Bitters curing malaria fever jaundice and other kidney liver and stomach disorders. They claim the remedy saves lives and treats malaria universally and remains unequaled at 60 cents and one dollar at Gale's store.
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É. Bainbridge Munday
Atty
Clay Co
Texas
D. L. Wilcoxon
Horse Cave
Gale’s
Judge Francis Case Remains Unchanged as Miller Mentioned
The note states Judge Francis’s case remains unchanged and resignation was not demanded. Attorney General Garlana conveyed the impression that Francis would serve until his term ends, while Miller of Farge is believed to be chosen when Francis leaves.
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Garlana
Pioneer Press
Francis
Wis
Miller of Farge
Missouri Horror Brings Tragedy to Laenise
In Laenise Missouri, James Smalley killed his two children aged five and seven with an axe, attacked his wife who escaped, then fatally wounded himself. Neighbors found the home stained with blood and brains after breaking in.
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Laenise
Uint
James Smally
Smalley Sense
Cuttus
Smatley
Blaine Illness Sparks Bar Harbor Political Speculation
O M Shaw of West End hotel Bar Harbor reports Blaine won’t be a candidate after returning from Florence Italy four weeks from Blaine’s private visit. Shaw notes Blaine is a Republican and close friend. Blaine’s political plans remain uncertain.
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BanGor
O. M. Shaw
West End
Bar Harbor
Florence
Italy
Blaine
Shan
Don’t Experiment With Dr. King’s New Discovery
A vintage drug advert urges consumers not to trust imitators for consumption coughs and colds. It promotes Dr. King’s New Discovery as the guaranteed relief for throat lung and chest affections with trial bottles at local drugstores KK EB and Gale’s.
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Dr. King
Gale
Pioneer Mill Advertises Local Grist Service
Having moved to the north west part of town the miller invites old customers to visit and prefer their patronage. He offers same day grinding or exchange for feed corn meal or graham flour and signs as Gro. 8 Orswelt.
Dr. J A McLean's Little Liver and Kidney Pills Pique Relief
A testimonial notes quick relief from sick headaches wind stomach biliousness and nausea using Dr J A McLean's Little Liver and Kidney Pills 2002 vial with prompt agreeable effects.
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J.a.mclean
For Sale Rural Land Near Mitchell
160 acres deeded and patented with taxes paid. All good farming land six miles from Mitchell,Dak. Price 3675.00 with small cash payment and balance on time. Enquire of J J Simson South Side Mitchell Dak.
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Mitchell
J.J. Simson
South Side
Mitchel, Dak
Shilohs Cure Promises Quick Relief For Croup and Cough
Shilohs Cure will immediately relieve croup whooping cough and bronchitis. Sold by S. H. Scallin with a free nasal injector offer on each bottle of Shilohs Catarrh Remedy priced at fifty cents. Also advertised Shilohs Vitalizer with a printed guarantee for dyspepsia and liver complaints from S. H. Scallin.
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Shiloh
Dr. J. A H McLean Tar Wine Lung Balm Ad
Advertises Dr. J A H McLean Tar Wine Lung Balm claiming it cures all lung diseases once no opium or morphine traces are found and praises its wonderful efficacy.
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J. AH. McLean
Farm loans on improved farms at low interest rates
We offer immediate cash loans on improved farms with low interest rates. Call Ged See Us if you need funds. Pesican Aves. & Sonar.
Scott's Emulsion Made Cod Liver Oil Palatable
Many people dislike cod liver oil because of its taste but Scott's Emulsion with flyophosphites is as palatable as milk and remains a valuable remedy for treatment.
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Scott
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