Gold Output Surges Marking Big Shift in U S Money Supply
The article notes a phenomenal rise in gold production to over 300 million dollars for the year, doubling the four year total and boosting U S gold coin and bullion stocks toward a billion. Per capita money circulation rose, and the share of gold in money increased to a record 45 percent. It discusses effects on free silver advocates and mentions political figures Towne Clark Dolliver and Landis in the expansion debate.
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Boston Transcript
United States
Treasury
Champ Clark
Missouri
Iowa
Dolliver
Landis
Champ
Stevenson or Towne for Vice President Debate Sparks Divide
The Yankton Press and Dakotan edits weigh Adlai Stevenson versus Charles Towne for vice president. Towne may be dropped soon while Stevenson appears more prominent in populist papers signaling a faded populist influence. Centerville Chronicle notes loyal populists criticizing Moore and his controversial Philipp ine contention.
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Yankton Press
Dakotan
Adlai Stevenson
Charles Towne
Mr. Towne
Stevenson
Bryan Repeats Old Prophecy Questioned Now
Four years after William Jennings Bryan warned of hard times if McKinley Republicans won, observers say the outcome proved his forecast false. He is accused of stirring prejudices rather than offering solid policy, with the speaker now cautious about repeating the claim.
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William Jennings Bryan
McKinley
Republican Party
Bryan
Bryan and Stevenson Nominated for Presidency and Vice Presidency
Wednesday Messrs Bryan and Stevenson traveled by special train to Indianapolis to be notified of their nominations. Large crowds greeted them along the route as they stopped to shake hands and save their voices for the acceptance speeches to follow.
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Bryan
Stevenson
Indianapolis
United States
Charges debated by boards and newspapers in Yankton
The passage discusses charges to be presented before the board of charities and corrections, faulting Republicans and praising editor Kautz man of the Beacon Light. It notes that the Press and Dakotan omit mention, suggesting charges would have been filed if a quorum existed at the Yankton meeting.
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Yankton
Dakotan
Board of Charities and Corrections
Beacon Light
Kautzman
Endorsing Gamble Seen as Sioux Falls Debate Reflects Machine Influence
Osbon of the Howard Spirit argues Gamble should win the State convention endorsement at Sioux Falls amid rival candidates and possible further entrants. The piece suggests the convention wisely declined to endorse, cites wage-earner gains and savings declines during 1895 to 1894 as proof of party performance, and critiques Bryan's free silver stance.
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Osbon
Howard Spirit
Gamble
Sioux Falls
Brer. Osbon
Savings banks deposits rise sharply in New York
The 1896 report shows New York state savings deposits totaling $922,081,596 on July 1, with a yearly loss of over $37,000,000 for the year. Since Bryanism’s defeat wage earners have saved heavily, adding $278,000,000 in New York compared to 1895.
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New York
Superintendent of Banks
Counties Must Take Pro Rata Share Of School Fund
South Dakota's land department mandates counties accept their full January and July share of the permanent school fund amid growing totals and idle funds. Officials warn insufficient calls could harm investments, leaving funds idle unless the law is strictly applied or constitutional changes occur.
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Pierre
State Land Department
National Bank
South Dakota
Iroquois Chief Hoblit Visits South Dakota Visitor
Iroquois Chief Hoblit, a Clark County resident with a stock ranch, arrived with his daughter to meet a Montrose schoolmate yesterday. Weighing over 500 pounds he travels by buggy, needing a platform to ride in and out, and says life remains pleasant despite limited navigation.
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Hoblit
Clark County
Montrose
Card of Thanks From Mrs. B. Davis and Family
Mrs. B Davis and family thank friends and neighbors for support during their heavy trial. The notice corrects a misinterpretation over Mr. Davis death by stating he took the medicine himself. she merely handed him the bottle before going downtown.
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B. Davis
Davis
Wheat Expert Praises Mitchell Area Crop
Government wheat specialist E A Holmes visited from Woonsocket and drove the Mitchell region noting a magnificent wheat crop with unusually good berry. He compared local corn favorably to Iowa and Illinois and announced findings will appear in a government report around the tenth of the month.
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E. A. Holmes
Holmes
Woonsocket
Mitchell
Iowa
Illinois
Resolutions of Respect for Benjamin Davis
Resurgam lodge adopts resolutions missing in the death of member Benjamin Davis. The notice praises him as a good neighbor and loving family man and asks that the minute be entered in lodge records and an engrossed copy sent to his family. John H. Babcock Abraham Boynton Samuel J. Moore sign and publish.
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Resurgam Lodge
Benjamin Davis
Davis
John H. Babcock
Abraham Boynton
Samuel J. Moore
Resolutions of Respect for Brother Benjamin Davis
Mitchell Lodge No. 69 A O A W adopted tributes to Benjamin Davis at Aug 7 1900 meeting noting his manly virtues and steadfast brotherhood. They express sympathy to his family, crepe draping for memorial days and minutes and notices to Mitchell papers and the South Dakota Workman.
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Mitchell Lodge No
Benjamin Davis
Brotherhood
Lodge
Mitchell
South Dakota
Sioux Falls Hero C P Van Houten Improves at Hot Springs
Friends report Capt. C P Van Houten remains in improved condition at the South Dakota Soldiers Home in Hot Springs. The First Regiment veteran who carried a 240 pound cannon across a burning bridge in the Philippines has gained four pounds in seven days and continues to gain, though heart artery rupture and other injuries from his heroism may be permanent.
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Sioux Falls
C. P. van Houten
South Dakota
Hot Springs
van Houten
South Dakota Volenteers
Philippines
Candidate for Register of Deeds in Davison County
C H Gordimer ex Night Watchman of Mitchell runs for the office of Register of Deeds subject to Republican convention decision in Davison County South Dakota.
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Office of Register of Deeds
Davison County
C. H. Gordimer
Night Watch
Mitchell, S. D
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Mitchell Capital
Charles H. Towne
Centerville
Moore
Aguinaldo
Savings Banks
Wilson
South Dakota Hero Gaming
Register of Deeds
Letcher S
West Union
Fish Bros
Rock Island Disk
Clair Sulky and Gang
Mitchell, South Dakota
D. W. Collins
Uneeda
Wm. Koch
Main
First Streets
M. H. Gosche
Lways
Allaw
Ana
Anantonean
Thia
Castoria
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