Republicans See Strong South Dakota Hopefuls in 1900 Race
A South Dakota political collage from several papers weighs potential congressional candidates including Martin, King, Gamble, and local leaders. The Redfield Journal hints at a fusion of Independents and Democrats, while the Madison Leader applauds Republican strength and a principled campaign. The Redfield Observer critiques the Legislature and notes calls for district reform, with commentary on national figures Harrison and Peffer and a jab at editorial practices.
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Hyde Co
Martin of
Redfield Journal
Pioneer Press
Ashington
John H. King
Congress
John R.gamble
Aberdeen News
Deadwood
Black Hills
Martin
van Cise
Bennett
Madison
Republian
Yankton Press
Republican Press
South Dakota
Redfield
Fusion Talk Across Parties in 1890 South Dakota Elections
A compilation of editorials and opinions from Aberdeen Democrat Yankton Telegram Aberdeen Star and other outlets debating a Democrat Independent fusion in the upcoming congressional race. Most editors warn fusion could backfire, while some note possible cross party cooperation yet doubt its likelihood.
Tenth Annual Encampment of Sons of Veterans Opens
MINNEAPOLIS Aug 26 The tenth annual encampment of the Sons of Veterans opened with a 2 p m session and adjourned at 9 30 p m after supper. Commander in Chief Webb reported 552 camps organized during the year ending June 30 1891 bringing 14 004 members into existing camps for a total gain to 24 324 and 86 new camps since June 30 adding 2 099 men. The order’s membership nears 150 000 as Tuesday morning’s session focused on constitutional revisions with numerous changes.
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Minneapolis
Sons of Veterans
Webb
Hansbroughs Views on Burden Run for Congress
Senator Hansbrough of North Dakota, in Washington to review state matters, expects a bitter fight in South Dakota's congressional district to replace the late John R. Gamble. Republicans may nominate Gamble's brother. Democrats back Harden, an Alliance sympathizer, whose mortgaged farm becomes a key issue.
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Congress
Washington
Hansbrough
North Dakota
Fargo
Northwest
John R. Gamble
South Dakota
Gamble
Yankton
Harden
Alliance
Races At Independence Draw Thousands For Grand Event
At Independence Iowa crowds numbered in the thousands for the long anticipated racing program. Margrave dominated the mile long feature and won heat two in 2 48 with Wistful second and Elore E third. The three year old pace finished with Birchwood and Jessie L winning two heats each. Honest George won the 2 17 trot in a 2 1 7 time. Farmers protest state rail regulators embargoing wheat shipments at the Minnesota line amid fears of shortages. Blooded horses from England reach Lost Nation for Sexton Comstock Co with one death on voyage aboard the Taurice.
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Independence
Frank R. Walker
Indianapolis
Margrave
Wistful
Elore E
Birchwood
Jessie L
Honest George
Iowa
New York
England
Sexton, Comstock & Co
Lost Nation
Taurice
Wenlock
MacBride Urged By Yankton Journal As Democratic Congress Candidate
The Yankton Journal proposes Robert H. MacBride editor of the Mitchell Mail as a unifying Democratic candidate for Congress. It praises his broad views, tariff and silver positions, and extensive knowledge of South Dakota needs.
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Yankton Journal
Dem
Congress
Robert H. MacBride
Mitchell Mail
MacBride
Mitchell
A. M. Bowdle
H. C. Preston
R. W. Wheelock
Geo. A. Johnston
THE
Republican
Topeka circular seeks Petter expulsion from Senate
A Topeka dispatch reports a recent circular claiming Senator Petter has defamed Kansas in eastern and southern speeches and damaged the state credit. It urges memorializing the U.S. Senate to expel him, showing farmer revolt against the same partisan spirit and warning that the people cannot be fooled indefinitely.
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Topeka
Petter
United States Senate
Kansas
Pelfer
Patriotism and loyalty in archbishop pallium ceremony
Cardinal Gibbons urged Catholics in Milwaukee to revere God and country, stressing love of nation as second only to God. He praised American citizenship and warned against allegiance above the country, saying the United States welcomes all creeds but cannot be dominated by any single one.
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Katzer
Milwaukee
Cardinal Gibbons
United States
Brewers Convention Sets Union Fund to Support Boycotts
The National Brewers convention in St Louis on August 26 decided to establish a reserve fund to organize unions and back boycotts. Discussion focused on classifying Rochester beer as union beer, but the matter was referred to the incoming executive board. No other business was transacted and the session adjourned.
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Brewer's Convention
St. Louis
National Brewers’ Convention
Rochester
N. Y
Deplorable Accident Kills Mother and Two Children on Kentucky Bridge
In Kentucky near Nicholasville a high speed special engine on the Richmond road leaped a sixty foot bridge. Mrs Mary Richardson and two of her children aged 8 and 6 died. The third child, 4, survived because the mother shielded her at the outer edge.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Richmond
Nicholasville
Irvinc
Beattyville
Judge Richards
Mary Richardson
Secretary Proctor to Fill Edmunds Senate Vacancy
August reports from Montpelier indicate Secretary Proctor received Governor Page's letter stating he will be appointed to fill the U S Senate seat left by the resignation of G F Edmunds. Other items note Stanford's Republican presidential bid, a domestic suit over affections, Canadian Pacific railway talks, a large Rubenstein family migration, Union Veterans encampment in Cleveland, and other overseas military factory activity and local disturbances.
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Senate
Montpelier
Proctor
Page
United States
G. F. Edmunds
Martinique Disaster Toll Rises to About 300 Dead
Paris reports a death toll near 300 with 1,000 injured from the Martinique hurricane. Coast bodies number about 200 as interior areas remain unreported. Across the island villages such as Ducore and Morne Rouge suffer heavy losses to people, crops, and property amid widespread destruction.
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Paris
Martinique
Ducore
Pierre
Morne Rouge
Fonds St. Denis
Precheurs
Carbel
St. Joseph
Martin
Vauchin
Lamentin
Francois
Rivierre Pilote
King of Medicines Hood's Sarsaparilla Miracle Cure
A Kendallville Indiana man, aged 27, details long illness from rheumatism and scrofula cured after using Hood's Sarsaparilla. He credits six bottles with restoring health, resuming work, and praising the remedy as the king of medicines. Hood's sold widely by druggists, priced a dollar for 100 doses.
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Chicago
Hood
Flint & Walling Mfg. Co
WinniAm A. Sue
Railroad
Kendallville
Ind
OC. I. Hood & CO
Lowell
Masa
No. 9 Sewing Machine Verse and Prize Notice
An advertisement piece extols the No. 9 Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine, praising its appeal to rich and poor households. It recaps its Grand Prize at the 1889 Paris Universal Exposition, awards to Wheeler & Wilson and Nathaniel Wheeler, and urges readers to buy the No. 9 or No. 12 models, with dealers sought nationwide.
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Paris
France
America
Wheeler & Wilson
Nathaniel Wheeler
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. CO
Chicago, N
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