Republican State Convention in Chamberlain South Dakota
The Republican voters of South Dakota are called to a delegate convention in Chamberlain at the opera house on March 23 1892 at 10 a m to elect eight delegates to attend the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis June 7 1892 and elect alternates. The notice urges unity under Republican principles and notes county representation and ongoing political commentary on national party developments.
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South Dakota
Chamberlain
Opera House
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Talent and party unity loom in nomination talk
The piece surveys Republican prospects, noting unity could rally a strong ticket if nominated, and mentions Mellette’s stance on a special session. It also hints at light on trust issues from Bret Loucks, and discusses land law amendments and flax trade impacts on binding twine.
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Bret Loucks
St. Louis
Chief Justice Fuller’s daughter elopes in quiet wedding
A newspaper note reports another daughter of Chief Justice Fuller eloping to wed. The piece humorously doubts his family will pressure lavish ceremonies, suggesting parents might compare the cost of several grand weddings with a simple elopement and calling the idea unworthy.
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Fuller
Tariff Reform Clubs Open debate in Republican columns
The Republican discusses tariff reform clubs forming in the region and asks about their platform. It questions whether reform means a revenue tariff or protection with targeted reductions and questions positions of Mills favoring free trade, Springer’s patchwork McKinley plan, and Hill’s repeal restoring the 1883 Republican tariff.
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Mills
Springer
Hill
Cheap Money pamphlet and local obits in Mitchell paper
The issue highlights The Century Co pamphlet Cheap Money Experiments in Past and Present Times with ten cent price and distribution details. It also carries a long obituary for Mason Crary, 77, detailing his Pennsylvania birth, Illinois and Iowa moves, and pioneer life in Mitchell South Dakota. Additional items note a memorial monument for Rev. Joseph Ward, fraternal suggestions, and local mayoral talk plus remarks on home talent vs outside musicians.
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Century Co
New York City
Rhode Island
Michigan
Alabama
Mississippi
Mitchell Printing Company
Mitchell
S. D
Ashland
Oregon
Crary
Ore
Mason Crary
Salem
Luzerne County
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Dixon
Lee County
Elspeth Grant
Eagle Point
Ogle County
Ill
Mason City
Iowa
South Dakota
Coal fires burn long under Montana coal beds
Cheyenne reports one third of Montana underlaid by coal with deposits that catch fire for years. A disturbance on the Sweet Water cattle range 250 miles west of Cheyenne displaced over a hundred acres, with coal and dirt hurled into the air. Cattle growers near Rock Springs describe a report heard for thirty miles and gases creating volcanic-like conditions. The fire had been known for twelve years.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Sweet Water
Rock Springs
Odd Fellows Supper and Dance in Letcher
The Odd Fellows of Letcher lodge hosted a supper and dance Monday evening with about forty two couples participating. A lavish spread at the Letcher House impressed guests, with Home Sweet Home playing as the night ended. Visitors from Mitchell reported a happy time and the hosts earned praise for their hospitality.
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Odd Fellows of
Letcher Lodge
Letcher House
Meteoric disaster in Montana destroys cattle herd
Fantastic meteor crash near Hamilton Montana scorches land and lava streams, killing about forty cattle and two Chinese workers. The object lit up the morning sky, shook buildings, and left a sea serpent fossil near an ancient cave as locals flood to witness the bizarre spectacle. Nearby fire in Independence Iowa causes thousands in damage while a Wisconsin blacksmith receives a $37000 fortune from a former prison mate.
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Hamilton
Mont
Henry Chambers
Marcus Daly
Chambers
Fire destroys Fosston jail after midnight blaze
Fosston Minnesota February 23 jail at Fosston burned at 12 30 a m origin in a prisoner s cell believed to be arson by inmate L G Hagen once a prominent Albert Lea citizen in the drug trade though his liquor problems prevailed in recent years the prisoner was removed from the burning facility
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Vna
Fosston
Minn
L. G. Hagen
Albert Lea
Kent to Build Chicago University Lab For $150,000
Cuicano February 23 Sidney A Kent a noted board of trade figure will construct a chemical laboratory for the University of Chicago at a cost of 150000. It will be the finest chemical facility in America Professor Remgen of Johns Hopkins is in the city to aid in plans. In Menpuis Tennessee February 23 James Ransom and Walter Mix hunting dispute ends when Ransom seizes a gun and fires at Jane Williams fatally wounding her. Ransom fled.
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Cuicano
Sidney A. Kent
Board of Trade
University of Chicago
America
Remgen
Johns Hopkins
Menpuis
Tenn
James Ransom
Walter Mix
Jane Williams
Ransom
Mix
Ranson
Aggrevated Typhus Case Isolated in New York
Solomon Sabeski of 5 Essex Street, a recent passenger from the infected Massillia, was reported February 23 to be suffering from typhus fever. His case was found to be aggravated and he was isolated from other patients.
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New York
Solomon Sabeski
Essex Street
Massillia
Syrup of Figs Promoted as Gentle Kidney and Digestive Aid
A vintage advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as pleasant to taste and effective for kidneys, bowels, and fever relief. It claims gentle, prompt action, cleanses the system, cures habitual constipation, and dispenses in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles through leading druggists.
Opposition Convention Set by Cleveland Democrats in Syracuse
Albany Feb 23 The conference of objectors to the early convention met with about 200 attendees at Union Hall. Notables included ex Secretary Fairchild Congressman Tracy E Ellery Anderson Senator Chase and W D Locke. They plan an opposition convention in Syracuse May 1 to protest methods and later send delegates to Chicago. Immense smokestack Denver Omaha and Grant Smelting plans a 350 foot high 16 foot diameter stack to vent smoke away from the city, aiming to end the smoky atmosphere around the plant.
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Cleveland Democrats
Syracuse
Albany
N. Y
Union Hall
Treasury
Fairchild
Tracy
E. Ellery Anderson
Chase
W. D. Locke
Buffalo
Chicago
Denver
Colo
Omaha and Grant Smelting Company
Chicago Girl Disappears Sparks Englewood Panic
Miss Cora Vance, a 16 year old daughter of Champion Reaper and Mower Co manager, vanished after visiting at 2 pm. Her beauty, musical talent and soprano voice were noted as authorities urged search for possible abduction in Chicago.
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Chicago
Cuiscano
Englewood Society
Cora Vance
Champion Reaper and Mower Company
Miss Vance
Dearborn Street
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Mitchell Dry Goods Company
Walker
Jamestown
Mitchell Capital
Republican
New
Aberdeen News
Central Committee
George Washington
National Union Company
Geo. A. Silsby
Aurora
Hyde
Jerauld Beadle
Bon Ho
Lake
Kingsbury
Brookings
Lawrence
Brown
Brule
Lincoln
Marshall
Butte
Medde
Campbell
Miner
Charles Miz
Minnehaha
Teers
Moody
McCook
Il Clay Run
McPherson
Custer
Pennington
Davison
Potter
Day
Roberts
Deuel
Sanborn
Douglas
Spink
Edmunds
Stanley
Fall River
Sully
Aulk
Turne
Grant
U0nton
Hamlin
Walwo
Yankton
Hanson
Hutchinsoe
Sioux Alle
Clough
Ter Allen
Mellette
Pickler
Cordage Trust
Northwest
Harrison
Blaine
Joseph Ward
Yankton Press
Dakotan
Asa Grant
Ward Memorial Committee
Mitchell Congregational Church
The
U. S. Gazette
Bro
J. M. Pease
Alexandria Journal
Gazette
Alliance
R. D. Welch
Anic
Ation
Wyoming
Montana
Letcher
Mexico
California
Georgia
North Carolina
Florida
Gulf Coast
Texas
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Geo. H. Heafford
Argus-Leader
Wanamaker
Independence
Purdy
Till & Road
Commercial State Bank
Jewel's Restaurant
W. Francis
Money Loaner
la Crosse
Wis
W. O. Williams
Waight
St. Paul
Robert Coon
Stillwater
Syaur
San Francisco
Cal
Nouisville
Seaboard
Wheeling
W. Va
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad
Wheeling and Lake Erie
Baltimore and Ohio
Atlantic Seaboard
Lakes
Frank A. Hale
de Witt House
Lewiston
Tontine Hotel
Brunswick
Boschee
Pitcher’s Castorla
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