Beacon Light mocks Populist officials and Teddy Roosevelt chase
The Beacon Light of Yankton criticizes Populist superintendent Dr. Ross amid calls for reforms and notes Governor Lee’s possible votes. It reports on Charles Towne’s role countering Roosevelt for the Republican side, and on McKinley and Bryan attending the G A R encampment. It also covers German voters’ stance, quoting a wary farmer on Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Light
Yankton
Lee
Ross
South Dakota
Chairman Jones
National Democratic Committee
Chas A. Tow
Teddy” Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Charles Towne
Teddy
Nevada Senator Supports McKinley and Votes for McKinley
Senator Stewart of Nevada visited New York Republican headquarters and announced support for McKinley. He criticized Bryan’s anti imperialist stance, cited the Spanish American War and the $20 million purchase of the Philippines, and condemned opposition to the treaty and Bryan’s campaign rhetoric. He argued imperialism and Monroe Doctrine expansion were central issues of the 1900 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Stewart
Nevada
New York
Bryan
United States
Spain
Philippine Islands
Washington
Aguinaldo
Luzon
Steward
Chicago
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Orient
Powers Found Guilty In Goebel Murder Trial
Caleb Powers, Kentucky secretary of state, convicted of complicity in the Wim Goebel murder and sentenced to life in prison. The jury comprised eight Democrats three anti Goebel Democrats and one Republican. Pettigrew will not attend the planned Roosevelt meetings in South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb Powers
Kentucky
Wim. Goebel
Col. Roosevelt
South Dakota
Richard P. Pettigrew
Roosevelt
Harrisburg
Pettigrew
Kansas City Star Opinion on Bryan and Philippines Policy
The Kansas City Star analyzes Bryan’s honesty and what would happen if elected president. It argues he would not call an extra session to haul down the Philippines flag or establish a protectorate. It notes Democrats oppose expansion as a Republican policy and criticizes Judge Moore for reckless convention remarks and related political damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
Bryan
Congress
Philippines
Islands
Moore
Sioux City Journal
Delegation Heads to Chicago for G A R Encampment Tour
A large Mitchell crowd will ride the Milwaukee and Omaha roads to the G A R encampment in Chicago. FP D Powers will travel in a special chair car with the headquarters train from Salem. At least 75 to 1001 people are expected to join, drawn by low fares and a chance to visit neighboring states. Banners will advertise the Corn Palace on the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Milwaukee
Omaha
Relief Corps
D. Powers
South Dakota
Mitchell
Iowa
Illinois
Roosevelt's Itinerary Through South Dakota Tour
Frank Crane announces Gov. Roosevelt will tour South Dakota in a special car, four days, visiting Plankinton Madison Sioux Falls Canton Elk Point Vermillion Yankton on Sept 11, Chamberlain Plankinton Mitchell Woonsocket Huron DeSmet Brookings on Sept 12 and Watertown Clark Redfield Faulkton Aberdeen on Sept 13, Webster Milbank Sisseton and depart for Fargo for an evening meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Frank Crane
Republican State Central Committee
Chicago
South Dakota
Roosevelt
Bryan
Plandreau
Madison
Canton
Elk Point
Vermi
Corn Palace executive committee forms plans for success
The Mitchell corn palace executive committee met to set the project in motion with high spirits and a promise of a top quality exhibition. Gale was elected president and attractions manager, Beckwith chairs decoration and construction, Healey leads advertising, Burns oversees the Davison county display, and Mrs. L Beckwith heads the ladies committee.
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Corn Palace
Gaie
Gale
Chicago
L. Beckwith
Beckwith
W. J. Healey
Healey
Burns
Davison County
E. B. VanaAlstine
O. L. Branson
Wm. Koch
C. W. Johnston
Mitchell
Ieee
South Dakota
Davison County Exhibit At Palace Needs New Farm Produce
Davison County plans an exhibit at the palace with T. C. Burns in charge. Farmers are asked to donate new corn wheat oats or any grain or vegetables, with raiser names on the article. Invitations have gone to surrounding counties and Sanborn will contribute fine plains and grasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison
T. C. Burns
H.C. Warner
Forestburg
Corn Palace
Sanborn County
Corn Palace Project Advances with Preparations
Work on the corn palace gains shape as crews secure men to harvest grasses and grain from the countryside for decorations and displays. The project moves toward readiness with lines and preparations progressing.
Decorations and preparation for the corn palace scene
Men plan improvements and material unloading for the corn palace as W. J. Healey begins advertising. Mrs. L Beckwith's group convenes to discuss decorations with a second meeting to appoint committees. Crow Creek Sioux romance tale claims a Crow Creek girl is sought by a Sisseton policeman amid a moonlit camp.
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Crow Creek
Turtle Creek
Bad Storms on the Ranges Over Pierre District
Report from range country west of Pierre and Chamberlain describes severe storms west and southwest. A cloudburst on Badriver ninety miles west raised the river by fourteen feet and now drives a strong Missouri current. White Clay Buttes area endured heavy rain and hail washing dams and pounding stock. roundup work paused due to high waters. This month brings some of the season’s worst storms across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Chamberlain
Missouri
White Clay
South Dakota Republicans Back Pettigrew Campaign
Frank Crane of Watertown and R. W. Wheelock met at national headquarters to discuss funds and strategy for Pettigrew. Crane says Pettigrew is well financed and gaining support as South Dakota trends Republican, with McKinley and Roosevelt likely to win the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sun
Frank Crane
Watertown
S. D
South Dakota
Republican State Committee
R. W. Wheelock
South Dakota Republican Editorial Association
Pettigrew
Crane
McKinley
Roosevelt
Advertised Letters in Mitchell Post Office 1900
List of uncalled letters at Mitchell post office for the week ending August 23 1900 including Black Sam Campbell Bros Circus Crowley John Graham Mrs Mary care Salvation Army Mrs Jennie Lyle Albert Lyman Mrs W Mossy Wilson Murry John Richards Miss Lulu P Skinser D D Vermillion Mrs Eve. If not called within two weeks they will be sent to the dead letter office. H C Clark P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Black
Sam
R. Campbell Bros
Crowley
John Graham
Mary
Care Salvation Army
Lord
Jennie Lyle
Albert Lyman
W. Mossy
Wilson Murry
John Richards
Lulu P. Skinser
D. D. Vermillion
Eve
De Witt's Little Early Risers Promised Benefits
A concise note extols the dainty famous pills De Witt's Little Early Risers. It claims surprising health benefits from using the remedy, authored by S. H. Scal lin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
S, H
Scallin
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Priday
William Jennings
Shenandoah
Marshalltown
Times-Republican
Republican
German Republica
Palace
Hood
H.C. Clark, P. M
Red
Mat A. H. Bailey
Austin & Lewis
Letcher S. D
West Union
Fish Bros
Rock Island Disk
Clair
Mitchell, South Dakota
D. W. Collins
M. H. Gosche
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