Advertisers and notices fill a midweek issue mix in Iowa paper
The page lists advertising rates and submission instructions for advertisers, with details on business cards, legal notices, and free obituaries. It notes Iowa’s fall election readiness, Dakota collection work, and upcoming events including a National Editorial association meeting in Denver on September 13 and a Cleveland banquet at the University of Pennsylvania on September 17. It also mentions Alexandria’s school vote, New York labor movements affecting Democrats, Cornell's lost legacy, a Chicago shooting case, rail road work near Willmar and Sioux Falls, and Leigh county local option petition issues.
Irregularities and Escapes Color Early Illinois News
A report of a sham battle in Illinois causes probable fatal injuries from a premature discharge. Other notes include domestic strife over divorce, convict escapes near Bismarck, daily inflow of investors and businessmen seeking locations, a Wisconsin elopement arrest, Canada’s push to curb railway monopoly, and the Minneapolis St. Louis railway shaping Dakota growth.
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Illinois
Mitchell town weighs honoring Sparks as guest
Mitchell stands as the lone Dakota town seriously considering making an honored guest of Sparks. The league standings show Detroit holding a slim lead, with Chicago New York and Philadelphia close behind and Boston not far away, leaving room for surprises in the games of the past week.
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Mitchell
Dakota
Sparks
Detroit
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Exhibits at RivUBLICAN Fair Move to New Contact
Inquiries about exhibit placement should be directed to secretary Bushieilat ITuron through September 15. After that date he will be addressed at the new contact. He holds a grounds diagram and can locate exhibitors, as if present. Exchanges are asked to note this change.
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Bushieilat Ituron
Madison Normal School catalogue and circular issued
The Madison Leader reports the annual catalogue and circular for the Normal school at Madison. It notes improved faculty, added facilities, and prestige from new buildings. Last year's attendance rose to 174 from 141, with entrance exams on September 20 and the fall term starting September 21.
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Normal School
Madison
Madison Leader
Debate Over Blaine Nomination Sparks Mixed Opinions
The Sioux Falls Press surveys views on re nominating Blaine, noting diverse opinions on his likely defeat or victory. It cites past campaign results, party discipline, and a cautious consensus that Blaine may not have broad Republican backing while some Democrats favor him. It reports on local news including Crow Creek reservation issues, a push to revive Mitchell’s board of trade, and updates about journalist Fred Carruth and the Bell newspaper closure.
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Blaine
Sioux Falls
Republican
Register Everitt
Crow Creek
Dakota
Cleveland
Arthur
Washington
National Capital
Mitchell Register
Board of Trade
Mitchell
Sioux Falls Deaf-Mutes School Seeks Student Details
One of the few valuable institutions supported by Dakota taxpayers is the Sioux Falls school for deaf mutes. The fall term starts September 14 and the superintendent seeks the name age and post office address of every deaf mute in the territory. Letters should be addressed to Mr James Simpson superintendent.
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Dakota
Sioux Falls
James Simpson
Public outcry questions Chatsworth verdict, scapegoat claim rebutted
Public sentiment will only partially endorse the coroner's jury verdict in the Chatsworth case. The attempt to frame a section hand as the scapegoat for evident neglect by the company and its alleged greed in operating an excursion train under such dangerous risks is deemed unwarranted.
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Chatsworth
Territorial fair offers free transport to Mitchell
South Dakota newspapers urged emphasis on free exhibition transit to Mitchell and half fare rates for all passengers to ensure the territorial fair’s grand success.
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South Dakota
Mitchell
Dakota Leads World in Crops and Territorial Fair Hype
Citizens are urged to remember the season as Dakota proclaims crop leadership while the territorial fair promises free freights and half fare. The author praises local newspapers for their generous help and favorable notices from exchanges across the region.
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Dakota
South Dakota
Local option debates tie to prohibition in Dakota regions
Dakota communities discuss local option and division together, a move seen as harmful to division. Prohibitionists pressed lawmakers to couple the issues. Next week, Woonsocket hosts veterans gathering led by General Fairchild, larger than last year in Mitchell. Postmaster general reports 9,447 postmasters appointed that year. Freight rate tensions between Manitoba and Northern Pacific affect Dakota wheat, while Minneapolis and Duluth contend for grain market supremacy. The St Paul Globe mocks Bartlett Tripp with a wood-cut. John E. Novelius invites to Vermilion annual fair with a $350 prize. The Letcher Blade condemns Sparks, saying Dakota rejects hospitality to one who insulted settlers.
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Woonsocket
Mitchell
Fairchild
Manitoba
Northern Pacific
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Dakota
Minneapolis
Duluth
Northwest
Preliminary hearing in Dakota versus Handsome Elk murder case
The Dakota Territory case against Handsome Elk for killing One Eye on the Sioux reservation was partially heard in Chamberlain before Justice Morrow. Elk was committed to await October court action after a slow proceeding, with defense by J. M. Long and Territory by District Attorney Stroube. The report notes fading memories due to time and tribal customs shaping the case history.
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Stroube
J. M. Long
Everitt
Mitchell Land Office
Chamberlain
Arthur
Crow Creek
National Capital
Washington
Politicians Delay Dakota Land Reform Amid Sioux Reservations
Settlers argue Indian reservations hinder progress and demand abolition, blaming politicians who block change for lack of money. Brule County farmers report good crops despite hail, with large hay quantities stored and a recent cool spell.
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Lopez
Fear
Dakota
The
United States
Brule County
Milwaukee and St Paul cuts coal tariff west of Mississippi
The Milwaukee and St Paul line lowers the hard coal rate from Chicago Milwaukee and Racine to all points west of the Mississippi with St Paul and Minneapolis staying at the old level. Faribault drops from 3.50 to 2.50 per ton and Woonsocket Dakota falls from 4.50 to 3.75. Dakota points overall see about a 0.75 reduction per ton.
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Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago
Milwaukee
Racine
Mississippi River
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Faribault
Albert Lea
Woonsocket
Dakota
Aberdeen Aid Plans For Dakota Conference Guests
Arrangements by the Methodist society are under way to entertain ministers attending the Dakota conference to be held in Aberdeen this October. Committees are appointed and will soon request local citizens to provide suitable accommodations. Previous claims that Aberdeen could not entertain the body were disputed, and confident that residents will support the effort.
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Aberdeen
Methodist Society
Iowa Republicans Meet at Des Moines Convention
The Republican state convention on Aug 25 renominated Governor William Larrabee and Lieutenant Governor Hull by acclamation. George Robinson won the supreme judge nomination on the fifth ballot, Henry Sabin on the third ballot for superintendent. The platform defends civil rights, tariffs, and civil service, condemns vote suppression, and backs pensions for disabled soldiers while supporting home rule sympathy for Ireland and Dakota. The convention showed strong support for Senator Allison for president.
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Des Moines
Brennan
Tor
William Larrabee
Hull
Supreme Judge
George 5. Robinson
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Henry Sabin
Clinton
South
Cleveland
Ireland
Dakota
Senator Allison
Outsiders Seek Dakota Land as Farmers Move In
Capt G S Nave notes a rising flow of outsiders into Dakota with farmers and business seekers arriving daily. Kansas groups have toured key towns while A H Pehrson advertises pianos and organs for sale on monthly plans. Q W Leverin Co Chicago seeks a salesman to take consumer orders wholesale with no delivery, for terms and references.
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G.S. Nave
Dakota
Kansas
A. H. Pehrson
Q. W. Leverin & Co
Reliable People
State Street
Chicago
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National Editorial Association
Denver
University of Pennsylvania
Alexandria
New York State
Cornell University
Fisk-McGraw
Miss Dodge
Col. Babcock
Willmar
Duluth Road
Pierce
Pioneer Press
Burleigh County
Bismarck
Janesville
Wisconsin
Canada
Canadian Pacific
Red River
Minneapolis & St
Fred Carruth
Funny Man
Dakota Gell
New York Tribune
Hle
the Bell
Carruth
Great Britain
John E. Novelius
Clay County Agricultural and Mechanical Association
Vermillion
Clay
Mr. Sparks
Minneavolis
Fred C. Hoffman
Mitchell, Dak
E. V. Parmelee
Ofice
Bank of Dakota
E. B. Bracy
Main Street
Gale
Mitchell Dakota
Blanghard & Hannett
Land Ofice
Lydia A. Patterson
Enttry
IH. N
Otha. M
Willis E.crater
Thomas E.freeland
Phineas H. Powers
Edward M. Agno
Gro
Evenitt
Register
Blanchard & Mannett
Ibe
L. O. Gales
Mitch
Randall & Wheelock
Urnitore
GEO. P. Dex & Daughter
Mitchell Dental Parlors
Cor
Second Sts
Seema
Parker
Walker
West 31St St
New York City
Mitchell National Bank
W.G. Davison
N.L. Davison
Cashier
L. N.seaman
H. G. Chandler
J. S. Terwilliger
Ward & Lewis
Lawler
J. F. Kellogg
Firet National Bank
Mitchell, Oak
America
H. J. John
Eighth Ave
Borge Stingon & Co
Pertand, Me
Mark Twain
Richard Proctor
Hans W. W. Astor
Judah P Benjamin
Dr. Minor
Columbia Law
Yale
Wellesley College
Chautauqua University
Prospectus Post
Loisette
Fifth Ave
H. Warne
Ehrtrotly
Cox
Broadway
James S. Foster
COR. Second & Lawler
Re ' Sanbori
Davison
Aurora
Hanson
Labor
Northwes
Les
Hood
RRR
Plankinton
Aurora County
School House
Fort Town
Suro Nice
HMANN
Boeteingtons D. G
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