Populist Endorsement Debate In South Dakota Context
The Argus-Leader questions party loyalties, arguing Populists offer honesty and economy for state governance while Republicans fail. It cites Kansas Populists criticizing their leaders, denouncing corruption and urging Democratic fusion, and asks South Dakota voters how they view reformist critiques amid national party tensions.
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Argus-Leader
Argus- Leader
South Dakota
North Dakota
Oregon
Kansas
Gay
Lewelling
People's Party
Democracy
Matthod
Omaha
Great Reform Party
preacher defies strikers as A R U followers attempt intimidation
The A R U followers at Pullman tried to bulldoze a Lutheran preacher after he urged people to work and warned against breaking the law. A seven member strike committee confronted him in the church study, but the preacher stood by his stance that he answers only to God and conscience. The crowd dispersed, citing Paul’s injunction that those who will not work shall not eat. The passage notes Congress has engaged in a long discussion in Washington.
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Pullman
Chicago Tribune
Paul
the Thessalonians
Difference of Opinion on Tariff Conferees Strive for Quick Accord
Washington reports on August 1 shows house conferees predicting an agreement this week with substantial concessions, while senate counterparts stay cautious. Springer notes 45 signatures for a house caucus, expected to grow to 75 by Thursday, as talks focus on line-by-line tariff provisions and possible senate passage. Camden denies a questioned sugar stock order, and an agricultural bill thistle amendment is rejected 176 to 62. Senator Voorhees remains in pain and unrest in his illness.
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Washington
House
Springer
Senate
Camden
Senate Investigating Committee
Redwood's Gold Specimen Carload Sent to Kansas City
Alfred Edlund the geologist sent a gold quartz specimen to Kansas City for crushing and it yielded 68 dollars per ton, higher than expected. A second car sent for crushing is missing, a tracer is pursuing it, and work will begin on a large scale upon Edlund's return. Large gold deposits are reported west of Pans Out.
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Kansas City
Minn
Alfred Edlund
Edlund
Allen's Relief Bill Proposed Treasury Notes for Relief
In Washington Aug 1 the senate showed peace and the vice president Stevenson returned to his seat. A bill by Mr Allen proposed issuing 50 million dollars in treasury notes to be distributed pro rata among states for the relief of the worthy poor. It was referred to the finance committee. In Michigan Grand Rapids also Aug 1 the Republican state convention opened with Philip T Colgrove of Hastings named temporary chairman and a broad critique of Democratic efforts to alter the McKinley tariff. A noon recess followed.
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Allen
WashingTon
Senate
Stevenson
Treasury
Finance Committee
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Mich
Bates
Philip T. Colgrove
Hastings
Northwestern Lutheran college building struck by lightning fire
A Watertown dispatch reports the main building of Northwestern Lutheran college in Milwaukee burned at midnight with part of the library. estimated loss placed at 40 000 dollars. Insurance considered small. In Austin Michigan J C Burrows was renominated by Republicans in the Third district by a rising vote.
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Lutheran College
Milwaukee
Sentinel
Watertown
Northwestern Lutheran College
Auston, Mich
J.C. Burrows
Third District
Senate Appropriations Committee Reports Deficient Bill
The senate appropriations committee has reported the deficient appropriation bill completing the list of money bills.
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Washineton
Senate Committee On Approopriations
Tenancy and Ownership Statistics Highlight Farm Shifts
Labor Commissioner Powers reports on farm tenancy and ownership trends in Minnesota. He notes tenancy rose from 8,653 in 1880 to 17,982 in 1890, argues tenancy links to ownership without foreclosure bias, and cites that few former owners become tenants while many tenants move toward ownership.
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Powers
St. Paul
Minnesota
Reeve Runs as Democrat for Congress in North Dakota
Budd Reeve of Buxton announces a straight Democratic bid for Congress in North Dakota after withdrawing from fusion plans. Nomination and defection followed a split over Populist state treasurer candidate Knud Nomland, with N. G. Larimore later named for the race. Reeve asserts a solo party run.
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Budd Reeve
Congress
Grand Forks
N. D
Buxton
North Dakota
Reeve
Knud Nomland
RICKS
Remarkable Robbery Foiled French Gold Transport
Paris police probe the disappearance of a $50,000 gold cask from a Le Havre to Paris train. Forty casks aboard the La Tournaine were counted in New York and Havre, but only 39 reached Paris, sparking theories of an inside theft. The case links to U S authorities as investigators weigh multiple suspects and the heavy bulk of the missing load.
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Paris
France
United States
New York
Havre
Santelli
Thelves
Cripple Creek Robbers Strike and Vigilance Urged
A band of 10 to 15 desperadoes terrorizes the Cripple Creek region looting cattle poultry and horses after hidden leaders fled when warrants arrived Sheriff Bowers plans arrests and a vigilance committee forms while warrants are issued for the gang.
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Drenoveer
Cripple Creek
Bowers
Victor
J. Wiley Collens
Sheriff Bowers
Hogs Trigger Fatal Shootout Near Tecumseh Nebraska
A shooting dispute over hog trespass near Pawnee county ends with two dead and two wounded. Charles Schultz and his son confront James Abbott after repeated hog violations. Abbott dies later. Schultz senior shot, Abbott’s condition critical, deputies pursue Schultz party.
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Tecumseh
Neb- Omanda
Neb
Pawnee County
Charles Schultz
Charles
Frank
James Abbot
Abbott
Schultz
Young Schultz
Stone
Pawnee
Big Hail Wrecks Crops and Kills Chickens Near Hancock
Severe hailstorm near Hancock Minnesota on August 1 damages grain crops and shatters building windows. Hailstones up to five inches circumference kill numerous chickens and cause thousands in losses. Separate item notes West Superior strikers seek return to work at old wages while managers demand union agreement.
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Hancock
Minn
West Superior
Wis
Didn’t Prove a Conspiracy in Mail Delay Case
The trial of William Best and Albert Kellett, engine and fireman of the Eastern Minnesota train, stalled as the United States failed to prove a conspiracy to delay the mails. The indictments also included interference, but the conspiracy charge collapsed.
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St. Pau
William Best
Albert Kellett
Minnesota
United States
Gambling Probe Alleges Widespread Chicago Gambling
The grand jury in Chicago Aug 1 reports gambling is carried on to the fullest extent with doors open and police and informers aiding efforts to fleece victims. A list of alleged gambling locations is appended.
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Chicago
Curiaco
Grand Jury
Congress Bill Aims to Reimburse South Dakota for Sioux Outbreak Costs
Representative Pickler introduced a bill to reimburse South Dakota for expenses in suppressing the Sioux outbreak of 1890 and 1891. No special appropriation is set. the bill calls for audit and payment of any sums due to the state. In Chicago, the National Association of Manufacturers of Agricultural Implements and Vehicles plans its first annual convention in Sioux City on October 9 with delegates from over 1,000 manufacturers expected.
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South Dakota
Washington
Pickler
Curiaco
National Association of Manufacturers of Agricultural Implements and Vehicles
Chinese Lose Battle As Chen Yuen Is Sunk In Clash With Japan
Desperate naval clash between Chinese and Japanese fleets ends with the Chen Yuen, China's second largest battleship, sunk and two large cruisers captured or destroyed. Reports say many Chinese sailors perished and German officers aboard Chen Yuen died with their crew.
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Shancoal
China
Japan
Chen Yuen
Strike called off at Hammond by ARU locals
East Chicago branch No. 169 ARU votes to end the strike on the Chicago and Calumet Terminal railway with assurances that former workers will return to their old jobs. In Cuiac o three men killed in a Hawthorne stone yard explosion likely from premature blasting powder.
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A. BR. U
Hammond
Indiana
Ind
East Chicago
A.R.U
Chicago and
Calumet Terminal
Cuiiaco
Dolez & Shepard
Hawthorne
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