South Dakota Statehood Debate Guides Party Support
In a November 27 discussion, R. W. W. argues for Senate bill provisions guiding South Dakota’s admission. The piece weighs changes to state name, boundaries, capital timing, and constitutional safeguards, urging alignment with Republican stance and poised leadership to avoid factional wrangles as statehood nears. It stresses respecting existing officers if terms endure and backing the party line to ease passage.
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King Mitchell
Esson
Republican Party
Pioneer Press
Elatt
Nate States Senate
Esint
Esioux Falls
Dakotas
Forest
Holly
Howeer
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Southakota
Hich
Ioux Falls
Dakota
Messrs
Edgerton and
Moody
Senate
Gifford
Kan- Ouse
House
Gov
Mellette
Gen
Beadie
Heli
Dakota Prosperity Tied to Wheat Prices and GOP Return
The piece argues Dakota’s benefit comes from high wheat and hog prices alongside Republican revival. It cites farmer prosperity and rising land values, with private letters noting land sales up to 50 percent above last year and unimproved parcels moving at 10 to 15 dollars per acre. Additional sales of two farms to new buyers are referenced, highlighting investment confidence.
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Dakota
Republican Party
Northwestern Agriculturist
Dakota Attitudes and 189? Election News From The Standard
The Standard reviews C W Ainsworths reform school report at Plankinton noting it has never housed a pupil and points to Dakota's political status, the coming statehood moves for Dakotas and other territories, and a Cabinet speculation saga. It notes Sioux Falls preparations for Manitoba road officials visit and cites the recent vote tally: Matthews 70215, Harien 40846, Bierly 1758, Cranmer 1317, and observes a bear loaded Republican majority in Congress.
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C. W. Ainsworth
Reform School
Plankinton
Sioux River
Dakota
United States
Parnell Defense Fund Receives Twin City Contributions
St Paul and Minneapolis contribute 952 dollars to the Parnell defense fund. The piece notes the question before the house on Canadian statehood options and mentions Iowa prohibition party voters numbering 3,500 in the recent election.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Parnell Defense Fund
Twins
Prohibition Party
Iowa
Gideon's Deliverance From Midian Described in Judges
The lesson recounts Israel under judges, focusing on Gideon called to deliverance from Midian. It notes the 32,000 initial volunteers reduced to 300 by God, the test of drinking water, and the final three-division attack with trumpets. Gideon symbolizes Christ, overthrowing idols, with rest after victory.
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Holtidan
Vutindelgng
Israel
Mesopotamia
Moab
Canaan
Athmiel
Ehud
Shamgar
Deborah
Barak
Gideon
Jerubbaal
Jesus
Satan
Manasseh
Baal
Midian
Christ
Faith
Peorls
Sian
Vili
Hus
Grover's Last Message Foresees Tariff Stance and Reforms
The Post previews a forthcoming president’s message to Congress outlining reaffirmation of the 1887 tariff recommendations while addressing broader topics. It notes focus on foreign relations, fisheries dispute, civil service reforms, postal service improvements, and large navy funding. Also cited are homestead protections, Pacific railroad interests, and delayed transmission near Congress convening.
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Washington
Congress
State Department
Senate
Foreign Mail
Europe
Mexico
Central
South America
West Indies
Canada
Secretary Whitney Ranks U S Second Among Commerce Destroyers
Washington December 1 Secretary Whitney today presented his annual report to the president. He compares the navy’s condition March 4, 1889 with March 4, 1885 and lists armored vessels authorized by Congress. He notes the department’s ship-building focus since 1885 on unarmored ships and states that upon completion of current builds the United States will rank second among nations in unarmored cruisers or commerce destroyers of 3000 tons or more with speed of 19 knots or more.
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Whitney
United States
Washington
Arief
Congress
Department
No North No South Gen Harrison rejects Southern question
Indianapolis dispatch reports Gen Chalmers of Mississippi meeting Gen Harrison. Harrison states there is no Southern question and that under his presidency all citizens must obey national laws regardless of region. Chalmers expresses satisfaction that the president elect will treat Southern people fairly and justly.
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Harrison
Indianapolis
Chalmers
Mississippi
Gen. Chalmers
Governor Beaver Named Inaugural Parade Marshal
Washington December 1 Governor Beaver of Pennsylvania has been chosen by the inaugural committee as marshal of the inaugural parade. The appointment was offered first to General Sherman but he declined due to the illness of Mrs. Sherman.
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Governor Beaver
Washington
Gov. Beaver
Pennsylvania
Gen. Sherman
Sherman
Wisconsin Official Returns Reported for State Votes
Complete county returns show Harrison 176523 Cleveland 155283 Fisk 14277 Streeter 8552 Morrison's plurality 21271 Hoard 179696 Morgan 145425 Durant 14853 Powell 9196 Hoard's plurality 20271 Toronto St Andrews society ball opened season at Horticultural gardens pavilion Lord Stanley governor general Lady Stanley attended.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Harrison
Cleveland
Fisk
Streeter
Morrison
Hoard
Morgan
Durant
Powell
Toronto
St. Andrews Society
Horticultural Gardens
Lord Stanley of
Preston
Lady Stanley
Sherman family aids burial trip after services
After simple services at General Sherman’s residence Mrs. Sherman’s body was moved to the Pennsylvania depot in Jersey City. General Sherman and five family members accompanied the remains to St. Louis for funeral rites.
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Shuple
New York
Gen. Sherman
East Bound Freight Rates Revival Planned by Rail Line Managers
Curcaco December 1 meeting of general managers from Central Traffic association at 217 LaSalle Street Chicago aims to agree on restoring all east bound freight rates.
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Curcaco
Central Traffic Association
LaSalle Street
Chicago
Southern boycott calls retaliatory action in the South
Riehmann Va Nov 80 A Pittsburg Times report sparks Southern retaliation fears as Richmond State urges buying only from Southern or Democratic sources amid a backlash against Northern support for Cleveland Thurman and Republican foes. A Virginia merchant withdraws custom from a Philadelphia dealer who funded anti-Southern causes.
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Dixie
Riehmann
Pittsburg
Richmond
South
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Thurman
Blaine
Sherman
Foraker
A Disgrace to the Peerage Lord Ogilvy in London Workhouse
London dispatch details the fall of Lord Ogilvy once a wealthy peer. At 46 he lives among criminals in a London workhouse after selling estates to cover debts. Once favored, he now faces public scorn as friends abandon him and legal troubles mount. Also from Jacksonville a report notes no new cases or deaths, with about twenty cases active, most convalescing.
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Lord Ogilvy
London
Piccadilly
Jacksonville
Fla
Ohe City
Congress delays filling staff vacancies and army posts
Secretary Endicott says staff and other army vacancies will not be filled until after Congress meets. The Standard reports Irish constables and detectives ordered to withdraw from around the house of parliament. Ice blocks navigation on the upper Hudson and Delaware and Hudson canal. Pittsburgh aldermen found guilty of illegally taking county money for nonexisting cases. The New York supreme court rules Bell Telephone must pay taxes on business and property in the state. Deacon Richardson says only American citizens will be employed as conductors or drivers on his Brooklyn streetcar lines.
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Endicott
Congress
House of Parliament
Upper
Hudson
Delaware and Hudson Canal
Pittsburg
New York Supreme Court
Bell Telephone Company
Deacon” Richardson
Brooklyn
Rock Island
Tus
Northwestern Illinois Poultry Association
A Typical French Duel in Paris and Deals in Guinea
A French duel between M Paul Derowlede and M Reinach editor of The Republic francaise occurred in Paris with four shots fired and no injuries. Separately, the Guinea boundary delimitation issue between French and Dutch possessions is to be arbitrated by mutual consent. Also noted are pests destroying fruit in California and a critical view of the Albert Memorial in London.
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Paris
M. Paul Derowlede
M. Reinach
The
Republic Francaise
Guinea
Hyde Park
Prince
London
Home Journal
Curious Broadway Lunch Room Where Bills Are Paid by Check
The New York Tribune describes a lunch room in Broadway with no chairs where patrons from banks, law, and brokerage firms grab plates from shelves, pay by drawing a check for the same amount at a desk, and depart. Detectives monitor the rush to deter unpaid portions, making the place popular among hurried workers who eat to live.
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Broadway
New York Tribune
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D. MM. Stearn
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Beaver
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P.T. Barnum
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Aly
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Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
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EAL Estate and Loans
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Davison Co
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