Irrigation Benefits for South Dakota Discussed
G E Cunyon summarizes a Vermillion University view on irrigation in South Dakota. He argues irrigation can stabilize rainfall, boost yields, expand timber and fruit cultivation, improve stock quality, and promote diversified farming, noting California and Colorado as examples of water-led prosperity. He describes how artesian wells and careful water management could transform land values and regional prosperity.
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Mglaince
Vermillion University
Dux Falls
Argus-Leader
Tsib Niles
Strean
Conields
South
Culire
California
Colorado
Col. Nettleton
Ohio Valley
Ttleton
Dakota
Ny Min
Roye
South Dakota plans show at Columbian Exposition
Sioux Falls delegates join others to press a $30,000 state exhibit fund for the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago. A granite South Dakota building is proposed, with statewide representation and plans to showcase resources. Aberdeen businessmen form a sheep company to place stock with regional farmers, funded by subscriptions.
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Sioux
Paris
Commercial Club
S Carr
Ib. W. Caldwell
James J. Gray
Pierre
State Board of Agriculture
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Suton
S. D
R. B. Cuddington
Neb
Aberdeen
Aberdeen Club
BE. Bach
S. St. Jumper
Dunkota bills and a South Dakota miscellany
Twenty five persons received votes for senator in the South Dakota legislature. In Yankton saloons were closed by injunction. Deadwood reports sickness driving families to Hot Springs. A Yankton cement test piece failed at 1 605 pounds. The Rapid City Journal notes ten more colonels than privates in the militia. Frank Oscar Salmoxson introduced American Finnish temperance. Douglas county weighs bonds for artesian wells per township. Cina Wei dies at Deadwood after cashing a fare. A dead body seen near Brookings bend may be John Hobson. Christchurch lights fail during Rev Wyatt Llannah’s sermon and moonlight aids the collection.
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South Dakota
Pierre
Hazzell & Fox
Douglas & Weldon
Yankton
Deadwood
Hot Springs
Chicago
Rapid City Journal
Frank Oscar Salmoxson
Lead
America
Douglas County
Cina Wei
Brookingbend
John Hobson
Christchurch
Wyatt-Ll
Piano Play Skit Sparks Gentlemen's Bet
A lively exchange mocks a suitor’s progress with Miss Sweet. He boasts of late visits as she plays the piano without pause. The prankster counters that real progress would end the piano playing, sparking a lighthearted dig at courting efforts.
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Miss Sweet
Pliss
Boston Prinseler
A Woman's Reason and Belva Lockwood's Hope
A Puck cartoon notes Belva Lockwood has given up hope of becoming president. The humor suggests she cannot reach the constitutional age, reflecting satirical view on her candidacy.
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Belva Lockwood
Puck
William Windom Dies After Banquet Heart Disease Suspected
Hon. William Windom secretary of the treasury died in Delmonico's banquet hall New York City after delivering a toast. He fainted, collapsed, and despite immediate medical aid and electric shocks his heart failed. Windom, born 1827 in Belmont County Ohio, had served in Congress and the Senate before joining Harrison's cabinet.
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New York City
New York
William Windom
the Treasury of the United States
Delmonico’s
New York Board of Trade and Transportation
Mr. Windom
Board of Trade and Transportation
Wear
Belmont County
Ohio
Mt. Vernon
Knox County
Minnesota
Congress
Senate
Windom's Last Words on Transportation and Prosperity
The final paragraph of Secretary Windom's speech, given just before his death, urges direct and ample transportation under American control, a high quality currency, an international bank, and a reciprocity system within protection lines. It predicts foreign commerce invading seas and a revived national industry driving enduring prosperity.
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Windom
Washington Officials Mourn Windom Death at Banquet
Washington buzzed with shock as news of Secretary Windom’s sudden death in New York reached officials at midnight. The revelation arrived during a dinner and music event hosted by Postmaster General Wanamaker for the president and cabinet, casting grief over the gathering and prompting swift private messages to Windom’s widow and daughters. Executives and families learned the loss, ending the festive mood for the night.
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Washington
Windom
New York
Wanamaker
Sue Staats
C.J. Bushnell
Miss Eliot
Mare
Harrison
Blaine
Gen
Miler
Funeral plans hinge on Windom son arrival in the south
The funeral timing depends on the arrival of Mr. Windom's son from the south. MONDAY is likely. Assistant Secretary Nettleton, visiting Oberlin, is expected to reach this afternoon and sit in as temporary secretary of the treasury. A steady stream of carriages at the Massachusetts Avenue residence shows friends' sympathy for the family.
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Massachusetts Avenue
Illustrious Dead: Windom Remains Transported to Washington
The funeral events surround Secretary Windom as his remains were moved from New York by special train to Washington. Flags fly at half mast on federal and municipal buildings and many private homes. A special committee escorted the body, with Secretary Tracy and Attorney General Miller joining in the procession. The coroner examined the remains before they were placed in a casket for the depot transfer. Adjourned out of respect.
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Windom
Tracy
Treasury
Navy
Nevia Scotia
Longley
Canada
Wilford Laurier
Ambrose Snow
Mr. Windom
Bayard
Arnoux
Speiker
State
Judge Arnoux
Secretary Windom
Morrison
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Miller
Snow
Harrison
Washington
Senate
Jonras
Reaspoc
New York
Dan
Washiuington
National Capital
Congress
Treasury Department
Navy Department
Department of Justice
Bancroft
Devens
Treasury Branch
National Guard
Dr. Hamlin
Church of the Covenant
Allocted
Cabinent
Supreme Court
Court of Claims
Army
Ohio Society of New York
United States Treasury
Plaga
House Adjourns in Respect for Late Secretary Windom
The house adjourned after brief tributes to the late Secretary of the Treasury Windom. Representative Dunnell of Minnesota offered moving remarks, and on McKinley’s motion the chamber adjourned as a mark of respect to the deceased secretary.
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Windom
Death of Secretary Windom Shuts Government Offices
Weathering the Windom loss, the government faced a day of mourning as all departments except the treasury closed. President McKinley grieved and saw no one on business. Spalding ordered Treasury to close, flags at half mast, reliefs for the death were arranged and a body train welcome planned. Resolutions of Condolence were adopted in Minnesota.
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Windom
Washington
Treasury Department
Gen. Spalding
the Treasury
Gossip on Windom death names cabinet successors
Winds of change swirl after Secretary Windom dies as gossip swirls about potential replacements. Senators Spooner and Aldrich and Congressmen Cannon and McKinley figure among likely picks with McKinley seen as a possible cabinet invitee in line with tariff and finance ties.
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Wasamaron
Windom
Senator Spooner
Wisconsin
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Cannon
McKinley
Spooner
Sawyer
Congress
Rusk
Senate
Me.Kinley
Maj. McKinley
Harrison
Committee of Ways and Means
Amen
Sewell
New Jersey
Tae Otta
Arthur
Gresham
Post Office
Treasury
Wolger
Cleveland
Vilas
Lamar
Dickinson
Supreme Bench
Manning
Fairchild
New York
Board of Trade
New York Clearing House Association
Will Street
London
Allison
Emma Abbott Remains In Vault Delayed Cremation
Caicano Jan 30 Emma Abbotts remains lie in Graceland Cemetery vault with no immediate plan to remove them for cremation. The delay stems from Mrs Abbott opposing cremation of her daughter and deeming the ceremony horrific. Executors in New York overseeing the will seek to avoid further distress.
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Emma Abbott
Caicano
Graceland Cemetery
New York
Washington Mourns Secretary Windom Funeral in Simple Ceremony
The capital observes a citywide mourning as doors close and flags fly at half mast for the late Secretary Windom. A large, sober funeral at the Church of the Covenant honors his memory with government officials, military personnel, and the public in attendance, reflecting widespread respect.
Minnesota settlers flee Indian raids in brutal cold
Argyle Minnesota February 2 settlers from Roseau county flee raids by Chippewas as temperatures drop to 75 degrees below zero. Many are poorly clad and fear freezing on prairie miles to shelter. Gov Merrill promises protection and militiamen from Ada and Fergus Falls will move in once weather moderates. government criticized for not stationing regulars on Red Lake reservation to curb attacks.
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Minnesota
Argyle
Minn
Roseau
Real Mystery at Private School Girl Dies of Poison
Miss Helen Potts daughter of Geo H Potts a wealthy rail and mine owner died at a private boarding school from morphine poisoning. She had nervousness and insomnia and took a capsule believed to contain quinine and morphine prescribed by Carlyle W Harris a medical student friend. She died after a second attack despite medical aid. The death prompts theories of substituted morphine and possible dosage errors as investigators prepare a thorough inquiry. The Potts family is tied to prominent Pennsylvania and New Jersey families.
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New York
Helen Potts
Geo. H. Potts
Ashbury Park
Carlyle W. Harris
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Randall and Chambers Company Assignment Report
A Texas failure note from Fort Worth dated February 3 reports Randall and Chambers general merchants have made an assignment. Liabilities are listed at 59000 with assets summed as yet undetermined. The filing indicates a formal insolvency proceeding affecting creditors and inventory.
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Texas
Fort Worth
Randall & Chambers Company
General Merchants
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