Judge Frank B. Smith Seeks Reappointment to Fourth Judicial Circuit
The Capital endorses Judge Frank B. Smith for the fourth judicial circuit seat, praising his past year and a half on the bench. Supporters cite fairness, dignity, and impartiality as core traits, urging voters to retain a capable, honest, and reliable judge who has earned broad populist support.
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Fourth Judicial Circuit
Republican Party
Ace
Judge Smith
Smith
Fourth Circuit
Press and Argus-Leader clash over Grigsby in populist rail policy
The tale contrasts The Sioux Fails Press critique of Attorney General Grigsby with The Argus-Leader’s defense of Pettigrew aligned motives. It alleges Pettigrew seeks to curb Grigsby’s rising influence over railroad assessments and hints at political scheming to silence rivals in Sioux Falls.
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Grigsby
Cot
Gov. Lee
Argus-Leader
Dir
Pettigrew
Grigeoy
Melvin
Grig
Mr. Pettigrew
Lee
Sioux Falls
Populists split as moderate wing forms straight ticket
A year after a fusion threat the Iowa populists distance themselves forming a straight ticket. Ex-Senator Peer attacks fusion arguing democracy clashes with populism on franchise issues and utilities like transit, telegraph, telephones, water works, and street railways.
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Iowa
South Dakota Valuations Rise and Iowa GOP Nominates Shaw
The South Dakota assessed valuation stands at 120.167.16 with gains over last year. In Iowa the Republican party nominated L. J. Shaw of Denison for governor, aiming for a strong win. Potatoes will command double last year’s price, signaling tighter farmer control in coming seasons.
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South Dakota
Iowa
L. J. Shaw
Denison
Il Reporter
Papal Decline of Dueling Ends In Excommunication
The Pope in Rome condemns dueling and informs that Prince Henry and the Count of Turin will be excommunicated for fighting a duel forbidden by the Roman Catholic Church.
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Rome
Prince Henry
Count of
Turin
Governor Lee Proclaims Labor Day Observance
The proclamation requests faithful observance of Labor Day by the people. It appears the private secretary drafted the proclamation for the governor. Labor Day has only recently been broadly observed in the state.
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Lee Haz
Silver ratios and coinage debate from St Louis Globe-Democrat
The St Louis Globe-Democrat argues silver is a lost cause and old free coiners will not accept a lower ratio. It states the 14 to 1 gap is uncrossable and even 32 to 1 could not be maintained, with 35 to 1 unlikely to endure. The piece warns Bryan and allies will push changes as prosperity grows and political alignments shift.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Silveriam
Bryan
Telier
Stewart
Wall Street Confidence Reflects U.S. Economic Promise
The New York Advertiser notes a surge in investor belief and a national wealth display, citing Wall Street as a barometer of hope. It argues that confidence abroad will grow as European skepticism fades and the U.S. credit and growth are seen as solid and expanding.
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New York
Wall Street
Europe
United States
Wheat and silver fears spark political navel gazing
New York Suc notes the silverites ignore wheat gains as gold standards clash with silver. Gov Altgeld argues wheat would fetch 1.50 in silver, Gov Tillman says wheat rise is temporary, Sen Jones backs the Chicago platform, and Sen White notes wheat would rise without gold. The piece laments public greed.
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New York
Altgeld
Tillman
Senator Jones
Chicago
White
Royalty Clauses and Mining Rules Discussed in Journal
The article outlines royalty rates for gold extraction beyond $500 weekly and under it, with defaults triggering claim cancellation and fraud penalties. It explains alternate creek and beach entry rules, reserved crown pred claims, and public auction for pred claims. It contrasts United States mining laws with Canadian policy and suggests locating the meridian north of Mount St. Elias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minseaspolis Journal
United States
Mount St. Elias
Boston Bloomers and Bryan in One Day
The Rapid City segment notes the Boston bloomers female baseball team and William Jennings Bryan appearing in one day last week. It cites a 26,000,000 bushel South Dakota yield estimate from the Minneapolis Journal and humor about John L Sullivan running for Boston mayor. A so called Keenan in Oli plans to recruit 300 young women for Klondike work for $2,000 each.
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Rapid City
Boston Bloomers
William Jennings Bryan
Jobn L. Sullivan
Boston
John
Sully
South Dakota
Keenan
Oli
Klondike
Farmer Wheat Dollar Prediction By Phil Armour
Phil Armour states that farmers will receive one dollar for their wheat due to legitimate demand. He argues the rise is not caused by speculative boom but by steady need and that prices will stay high. Armour cites past reliability and wheat raisers hope this dollar wheat insertion becomes reality.
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Phil Armour
Mr. Armour
Centreville merchants form grain company to aid farmers
The Centreville merchants organize an independent grain company after the elevator firm refused fair prices. They will buy with a thin margin to maximize farmer earnings, demonstrating bold initiative and concern for growers.
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Argus Lescer
Centreville
Grain Palace Exposition Opens in Aberdeen This October
The fair in northern South Dakota will run October 1 to 5 at Aberdeen. The main event shifts from band concerts to comic opera with two daily performances. Exhibits in stock and agriculture expand, with free street entertainment. Reduced railroad rates invite families to attend.
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South Dakota
Aberdeen
Sth
No email portion of press cries against cheap excursions
Watertown Public Opinion reports rural merchants oppose cheap excursions to the Twin Cities. Connections show Twin City merchants want railroads to run affordable trips to St Paul and Minneapolis to push goods. The country press says local merchants lose profits as excursionists buy in larger cities.
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Watertown
Twin Cities
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Twin City
U S Wheat Exports to Eastern Asia Rise Amid Global Competition
A USDA circular notes growing wheat exports from the United States to Japan and China as Western rivals expand. From 1887 to 1896 shipments to Hong Kong climbed from 371,056 to 825,812 barrels while direct shipments to other Chinese ports remained small. Japan and China saw rising totals, with 1896 shipments to Japan at 103,482 barrels and anticipated annual exports near 1,000,000 barrels. The report links improved civilization in China and Japan to potential export gains for American wheat flour.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Asia
China
Japan
Pacific
Hong Kong
Agricultural Department
Exports Hit Record Yields in 1807 and 1387 Forecast
For the six months of fiscal year 1807 exports reached 151 249 barrels, a figure never surpassed in a full year. An estimated total of 3 00 barrels of dour to Japan is projected for the year ending June 20, 1387.
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Japan
Memorial Resolution Honors John W. Pre At Mitchell High School
Mitchell high school teachers and scholars unanimously appoint a committee to draft a sympathy and condolence resolution for the family of deceased principal and fellow teacher John W. Pre. The tribute lauds his unselfish earnest work and expresses deep sorrow and sympathy to his parents. Also notes sale of Boacklea's Arnica Salve advertised by S. H. Scallin.
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Mitchell High School
John W. Pre
Graduating Exercises Close Davison County Institute
Twelve young ladies and one man completed the Davison County teacher's institute with diplomas at the Grand Opera house. Prof. T. C. Eastman of Fayette, Iowa, gave an educational lecture. Supt. Browne presented diplomas. Parlor orchestra provided music. Alumni banquet planned at Miss Bessie Thompson’s home. DeWitch Witch Hazel Salve ad appears at end.
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Davison County
Estelle Pine
Ellen B. Jackson
Anderson Loughead
Ada Wright
Anna Ortman
Eunice Thompson
Lou M. Hatch
Tullie Abelson
Mary Coman
Matilda Weeks
Adelaide Turneaure
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Health and Vitality
It argues foundations in health are like sturdy architecture. It urges blood purification with Hood's Sarsaparilla to build strength and mentions Hood's Pills for liver and bowel relief and De Witt's Little Early Risers as a purifying aid, endorsed by L. O. Gale.
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Hood
de Witt
L. O. Gale
Earth
Grotesque Fountain Squirter Draws Public Interest
A Philadelphia Fountain Society public water feature shows a stone man’s face with water gushing from its mouth. Two Chinese laundry proprietors examine the design and joke about it while passing judgment on the artwork.
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Philadelphia Fountain Society
Philadelphia Record
Eight Months of Rainfall Compared With Last Year
Weather report by Huyck records eight months of 1596 rainfall totaling higher than the same period last year. July was unusually wet, delaying wheat prospects but improving ground for fall plowing. A health ad for Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and One Minute Cough Cure concludes the item.
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Huyck
Wren Buried at St Pauls With Epitaph Insight
The renowned architect Sir Christopher Wren was interred within St Pauls Cathedral in London. Visitors note his epitaph reads If you seek his monument look around, guiding attention to the cathedral’s grandeur.
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Christopher Wren
St. Paul's Cathedral
London
Notice For Publication Timber Culture Land Office
Notice is here by Benet that James McEwan heir of Phileng McEwan has filed final proof for the sal4 section 12 township 102 range 62 before the Mitchell South Dakota register and receiver on October 1 1897. Witnesses John Scholes Arthur Taylor Andrew Wright and Charles Wright all of Mitchell.
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Mitchell
S. D
Benet
James McEwan
Phileng McEwan
Phileng McEwan, Deceased, For the Sal4, Sec. 12, Twp. 102, 'Tange 62'(T. C. E
John Scholes
Arthur Taylor
Andrew Y. Wright
Charles Wright
Mitchell P
S.D
Herman Schurz
North Range
Phillip Germsheld
Daniel J. Donnegan
Michael B. Donovan
William P. °Au
Ethan P. O
Abrabam Boynton
Notice to Creditors in the Peter Walstrum Estate
Notice to creditors of Peter Walstrum deceased. Four months from May 1 1897 to present claims with vouchers to Anna Walstrum administratrix at J L Hannett Mitchell SD. County Court of Davison has set the deadline. Attorney J L Hannett represents the administratrix.
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Peter Walstrum
Mitchell
County of
Davison
State of South Dakota
J. L. Hannett
Anna Wallstrum
Peter Wallstrum
Adminstratrix
Foreclosure Sale in Mitchell SD Fourth Circuit
Davison County sheriff John Cook will auction Lot 7 in Block 6 of the original Mitchell plat on September 15 1897 at 10 am to satisfy a judgment of 484 dollars plus costs in the case of Mitchell Building and Loan Association v Sprague et al before the courthouse front door in Mitchell South Dakota.
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State of South Dakota
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Davison County
Mitchell Building and Loan Association
William S. Sprague
Louisa Sprague
First National Bank of
Mitchell
South Dakota
A. D
South’ Dakota
Sarah
M. M. McDona
H.R. Kibbee
the Register of Deeds
Egg
Dakota
Morterpe
van Bos Aantion
Conn Ang
Sloex Am
Oale
Cireuit
Tan County
Wmn
L. Bradley
Mitchell Goods Company
John A. Sweet
Finch
Willam H. van Slyck
C. J
Warner and
T. L
Churmeier
Liedeke
Warner & Schurmeier
Richards Gordon Paul D
Charles Ww
Gordon
Charles L. Kinckholen
Gordon & Ferguson
Sheldon Broadhead
Alme M. Broadhead
Wm. Broadhead Sons
Rock River Cotton Company
Belding Bros. & Co
Lyndon C. Lawton
Richard C Hall
John Cook
Davison
Jobs Cor
A. E. Hitcucoor
State of
Watson Thatcher
Paul £. Page
Cynthia B. Page
Eva E Preston
H.C. Preston
Clara L. Hambright
Register of Deeds
Times
S. D
Clara L. Haybright
Davis, Lyon & Gates
Mort
Sioux Falls
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Frank B. Smith
Minseeapolis Journal
Bigh
Pyes
George W. Liko
Anna E. Maguire
Alice A. Saul
Boacklea
S. H. Scallin
Teacher's Institute
DeWitch
Tip Boock
Stel
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