South Dakota Caucus Fallout and State News
The Sanborn county caucuses reportedly ended disastrously for Col Price. The Sioux Falls Press prints South Dakota's constitution in full. Spink county Republicans deny McCoy support and back Mathews. Starper Weekly editor Miss Nancy continues to scold the administration as the current leadership maintains a blunt, businesslike path. Editor Taylor says he would not seek state auditor but would not dodge it if offered.
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Spink County
McCoy
Him
Mathews
Nancy
Starper’s Weekly
Taylor
Alexandria
Herald
Watertown Souvenir Touts City as Link to Mitchell
The RuercbBLKAN notes a souvenir from Watertown as an elegant and effective advertising device linking the city to Mitchell. It calls Watertown a sure enough South Dakota city and hints at a future day when Mitchell will be connected by bands of steel.
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Watertown
South Dakota
Mitchell
Redfield's rail way racket canvass becomes heated
Redfield faces a heated discussion over a proposed rail way with claims that Mitchell mischaracterizes it as future roads. The piece argues Redfield is the most accessible town, contrasting today’s reality with debate over proposals.
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Redfield
Mitchell
Mitchells capital candidacy gains strong local support
The Woonsocket News editorial board backs Mitchells capital candidacy, noting the paper's clear eyed stance. Support from the Alexandria Herald Kimball Graphic and Salem Pioneer Register strengthens the claim that Mitchell has powerful local backing.
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Mitchell
Woonsocket News
the News
Alexandria Herald
Kimball Graphic
Salem V Pioneer Register
Brookings County caucus results cloud Mathews bid
Reports from Brookings County show caucuses leaning against Mr. Mathews though final word rests with the county convention today. Editor Shannon notes unsettled primary outcomes and predicts Mathews may secure a solid Brookings delegation, boosting his chances at the state convention.
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Rookings County
Mathews
Shannon
The
Nuronite
Brookings
Brookings County
The end of Gen Allen’s political ambitions in Dakota
The text recalls Gen Allen as a capable loyal Republican who left federal service for Dakota but showed little interest in local welfare or business. Instead he spent all his time pursuing further office through Congress or the governorship, prompting Dakota voters to reject the professional politician in favor of more civic-focused leadership.
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Allen
Dakota
Congress
Gen. Allen
Capital location debate echoes 1885 Dakota vote
The article argues Bon Homme county voters view the capital question like Davison and Mitchell counties did in 1885, noting a Davison majority for Pierre and asserting current support would favor Pierre if Mitchell isn’t a candidate. It contends sentiment favors staying on the Milwaukee system.
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Scotland
Bon Homme County
Mitchell
Davison
Pierre
Vierre
Huron
Milwaukee
Alexandria
Chamberlain
Congress
Minnesota Southern
Nomination shakes up North Dakota politics in 19th century article
John Milter of Richland wins the republican gubernatorial nomination, seen as a farmer businessman fit for first state governor. Hansbrough nominated for congress earns South Dakota supporters’ delight after battles for division and good government. Ticket described as introducing new political elements.
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John Milter
Richland
North Dakota
Hansbrough
Congress
South Dakota
Railroad schemes commented openly in Southeastern Dakota discourse
The Republican columns invite open discussion of any railroad plan from Southeastern Dakota to Pierre. The piece rejects generalities and urges specific schemes. It notes Mitchell's capital campaign has progressed to a stage mentioned by the Alexandria Herald, with a forecast that other aspirants will soon attack her.
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Dakota
Pierre
Mitchell
Alexandria Ierald
Macduff
Hull Gang
Republican Invited to Sioux City Corr Palace Festival
The Republican received an invitation to the third Sioux City Corr Palace from September 28 to October 5. The event is a prominent Dakota festival with wide regional interest and strong representation.
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Sioux City
Democrats Rally Strong Davison County Ticket
Democrats in Davison County presented a solid slate on Saturday urging Republicans to defend their colors with renewed vigor this year. The piece emphasizes prioritizing party loyalty over individual considerations.
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Davison County
Aberdeen News Seeks Town Support To Sustain Metropolitan Paper
The Aberdeen News expands to eight pages with associated press report and urges local support to maintain a high standard. Management says continued town backing will keep the paper at a metropolitan level.
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Aberdeen News
Associated Press
Contests Ahead of Shuron Convention In Douglas and Devel
Two early elections precede the Shuron convention with Mr. Loucks involved in both races. The Douglas county race appears first followed by a Devel contest, each featuring Loucks in a key role.
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Shuron
Douglas County
Devel
Loucks
Mitchell Faces Favorable Prospect Amid Rumor
Aberdeen News notes a circulating rumor that Mitchell is ahead but states the claim is unfounded and suggests she could win when final action is taken.
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Aberdeen News
Mitchell
Mitchell’s Capital Candidacy Sparks Regional Rivalry
The Yankton Journal notes Mitchell’s strong bid for the capital honors faces vigorous opposition from rival towns. The Salem Pioneer-Register praises her map of South Dakota, while the Argus Leader counters that she has more than just a nice map, drawing envy from Sioux Falls and others.
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Yankton Journal
Mitchell
Salem
Pioneer-Register
South Dakota
Argus Leader
Sioux Falls
Campaign math weighs in Lincoln county on capital vote
The Alexandria Herald favors Mitchell for the capital, noting 1885 support for Pierre and Chamberlain by Mitchell and Davison county. Judge O S Gifford says Lincoln county not solid for Sioux Falls, estimating half the vote liberal for Sioux Falls is unlikely. Mitchell likely has stronger Lincoln county support, barring Sioux Falls.
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Scotland
Alexandria
Ierald
Mitchell
Davison County
Pierre and Chamberlain
Herald
Gifford
Lincoln County
Sioux Falls
Queen City
Lawful Quarrels and Naval Trials Across Times
Washington notes detail Andrew J. Whitaker disputing deputy fourth auditor, while bids reopen for three 2 000 ton cruisers. Dispatches report Legitime's status, Galena to Haiti, and Behring Sea arbitration questions as U S considers guarding interests abroad. George Bush defeats Henry M. Watson in California boxing bout. Charleston cruiser conducts official trial, showing strong horsepower and seaworthy performance despite rough seas.
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San Pedro
Cal
Charleston
Foreign Notes and Global News Digest
Reports from Berlin Copenhagen and New York cover the czars plans quiet Potsdam meeting and suspected England Germany rapprochement. Fires aboard City of Para near Aspinwall prompt nightlong battles. Hollis creditors in Boston show liabilities of 1.1 million with 444k assets. Several others: Rosenbaum suicide in Chicago. Paiment extradition bid. kerosene fires kill 12 in Denver area. Western Casket company closes in Omaha.
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Boston
Mass
George W. Hollis
Brighton
Hollis
Three Hundred Feet Of Gas Tipple Falls
At Ciera station in Suaner Pennsylvania a section of Lake Shore Gas Co tipple collapsed. Superintendent Wessen and his brother were killed and four other workers were injured.
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Suaner
Lake Shore Gas Co
Ciera Station
Supt
Wessen
Brother
Fire Claims 8 Year Old in Kansas City Blaze
Fire in a frame building in Kansas City Kansas destroyed property and killed Harry Standall, eight, early today. The tragedy highlights the dangers of the structure as investigators search for a cause.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Harry Standall
Drowned Man From Chicago at Sun View Bathing
K W Bowman of Chicago drowned while bathing at Sun View Mass today. He was not recovered.
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Sun View
Mass
K. W. Bowman
Chicago
Dakota conventions show anti Mathews sentiment across counties
Aug 24 reports from Yankton Brookings and Grand View describe county conventions where anti Mathews delegates were elected. Brookings and Yankton favored anti Mathews slates with other leaders named for state and judicial posts. Douglas county divided on leadership while broadly backing Edgerton for federal post and Mitchell for the state capital.
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Obrien
Harris
Peemiller
Sargent
Welch
Noonan
Hast
Mooney
McCabe
Gleich
Ziebach
Hamann
McDevitt
Brooxmnas
Nuron
Mathews
W HZ Skinner
Rey Ben Matson
C Halverson
W B Lawrence
ML Palmer
Jas McVey
N Culbertson
Geo. Headley
If Whiting
MN Trygstad
Ole Thompson
E O Rice
Il IL Natwick
Brookings
Brookings County
Grand View
Douglas County
Floete
L’oster
Huron
Daring Robbery Aims at Midwest Stage Near Gogebic
A lone highwayman robbed a stage between Gogebic Michigan and Gogebic Lake resort. Driver and four passengers were targeted. D Mackercher of Minneapolis suffered a cheek wound, another passenger was shot in the leg, and A G Fleeschbaum of Belleville Illinois was mortally wounded as the coach careened through forest two miles from the station.
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Tribune
Ashland
Wisconsin
Black Bart
California
Gogebic
Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Eastern
Michigan
Gogebic Lake
D. Mackercher
First Nation Bank of
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Belleville
Ilinois
Robber Threatens Victim Then Flees With Loot
A robber demanded 8387 and the victim’s watch and chain before fleeing. The wounded man lay bleeding in the road as physicians say he will not live through the night. The assailant, described as tall, resembled a daring free-boater linked to a Northwestern train incident near Ellis Junction. a posse pursues.
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Hagle River
Minneapolis
Ellis Junction
Santa Fe Wreck Injures Dozens Near Chicago
The east bound vestibule train on the Chicago Santa Fe California line from Kansas City derailed near Chicago an overturned four cars. About fifty passengers were injured with no known fatalities.
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The
Evening Journal
Chicago, Santa Fe & California Railway
Iansas City
Vestibule Santa Fe Train Derails Near Kinsman
The Kansas City to Chicago vestibule train carrying Grand Army veterans derailed at Kinsman, about fifteen miles north, sending three sleepers and a dining car down a forty foot embankment. Fifty injured, several dead, including Mrs Grace Peters of Imperia Kansas. Medical aid rushed from St Marys Hospital as investigators note poor track conditions and a high speed derailment.
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the Journal
Streator
Illinois
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Chicago
Kinsman
Hereet & Weluek
Grand Army
Milwaukee
St. Mary’s Hospital
Grace Petera
Imperia
Kansas
Fire consumes two merchant ships near Porte Costa
San Francisco dispatch reports two merchant ships on fire at Porte Costa, one adrift in the bay. At Costa, Cal a train of Southern Pacific grain cars burned, sparing nearby warehouses after hard work. Total property loss estimated at 600000 with 800000 insurance. A Chinese cook aboard the Bonawaur drowned after jumping into the water.
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Porte Costa
Here
Por Costa
Cal
Southern Pacific
McNears Hotel
Grant Remains Urged For Transfer To Arlington
The Post tomorrow urges that General Grant's remains be moved from Riverside to Arlington National Cemetery. It argues Congress would not block such a reasonable act, noting high motives and the Grand Army’s current encampment should take up the proposal.
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Grant
National
Grand Army
Congress
Riverside
Arlington
District attorney moves to dismiss warrant against Chief Justice Field
Under state attorney general directives District Attorney White filed to drop the warrant charging Chief Justice Field with complicity in Judge Terry’s killing filed by Mrs. Terry. MARANETTE, Mich. Aug. 26.-Two highwaymen attacked the stage between Gogebic station and Bessemer this morning. passengers were robbed and two men were shot, one fatally. Further details unavailable.
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Durmadge
Jeff Orr
Durango
Stockyton
Cal
White
Field
Terry
Maranette
Mich
Gogebic Station
Bessemer
Cronin murder trial opens with requests for separate hearings
The Cronin case opens in Onicaco with Coughlin Burke Beggs Kunze and O Sullivan facing trial. Several defendants seek separate trials while affidavits reveal defense and prosecutorial concerns about admissible testimony. Hearing adjourned to Wednesday for final rulings.
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Coughlin
Burke
Beggs
Kunze
O'Sullivan
Dr. Cronin
Longnecker
Donohoe
John Kunze
Council For
Coghlin
Patrick O'Sullivan
Sayig
O’sullivan
Martin Burke
Frank Woodruff
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