University Hosts Splendid Washington Birthday Reception
About four to five hundred people from the city and surrounding area attended a joint reception at the university chapel and halls. Faculty and students and Company I of the D N G presented colonial costumes, military drill, and a Washington program led by Prof. Friars and Miss Noble with Rev. A R Boggs and Gen A Silsby. The event showcased decorative lights, a large Washington portrait, and an orchestra by Mashek, ending with a praised supper.
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School
Company I
Wvain
Washington
The
Union
George
Martha Washington
Friars
Miss Noble
A. R. Boggs
Geo. A. Silsby
Ll. A. Stout
G. Washington
Stout
A. Silsby
Republic
Silsby
Mashek
Jennie West
Resubmission Bill Passes House By a Good Majority
Pierre reports the resubmission bill cleared the state House by sixty six to forty seven with eleven absent. Mrs Mary F Martin tied up in Champeny millinery. card notices say Jadys marriage set for the 19th in Chicago. F J Clemans cites Faribault Republican item plus L S Pease quotes on South Dakota conditions with strong denouncements of misrepresentation and exaggeration.
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House
Taz Rervaivan
Pierre
F. J. Clemans
Faribault Republican
Rich
L. S. Pease
South Dakota
Creamery lease signs promising dairy season start
The Creamery, newly purchased by Frank Weller, is leased to Stephen Bately who will operate it this coming season. Bately, a skilled butter maker, has consistently earned premium awards in butter competitions, a boon for local farmers seeking cream sales.
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Frank Weller
Stephen Bately
Mr.Bately
Notable Deaths Reach Across South Dakota and Prairie Du Chien
Gen. Lawler died at 1 a m and will be honored with a Prairie du Chien funeral as banks close for the half day. Hon. H. C. Ayres dies after a late campfire speech. a member of the state board of regents and longtime Republican figure. Mrs Ayres and family await trains after returning from Vermillion, delaying travel to Plankinton.
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Daly
John D. Lawler
Gilbert
Gen. Lawler
Prairie du Chien
South Dakota
E. L. Parker
Plankinton
H.C. Ayres
Ayres
Grand Army Post
Windom
State Board of Regents
Vermillion Plain Talk
Returning House Members from Sundsy’s Daily
Louis Richards R Bon Homme N Stout and Wm Clark of Douglas, all House members, are in the city for a day or two. Richards notes favorable senate mood for resubmission, and backs a strong, low tariff senator. He says the nominee supported local option ending prohibition debates.
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Louis Richards
Brule
R. N. Stout
Bon Homme
Wm. Clark
Douglas
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Mr. Richards
United States
Mr. R
Rumor of Democratic Trade for Resubmission
A well defined rumor in the Huron Independent claims Democrats are willing to trade senatorial votes for Republican or independent resubmission votes. The piece argues such a move would betray the decalogue and surrender virtue, urging men of manhood to vote against this alleged monstrous crime and to oppose what it portrays as Democratic strength from dens of ignorance and vice.
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Huron
Reynard's Top-knot and the Baker Farmer Scam
A Baker-area farmer visits yesterday and sells a fox skin to Auditor Robinson, claiming it is a wolf scalp. The exchange triggers an application process for a three dollar bounty. The report suggests a ruse connected with tax or wildlife rewards.
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Baker
Robinson
Local Auditor Calls In Warrant Trade Rumor Sparks Sheriff Interest
A report notes a ready supply of Reynard’s top knotes the owners would trade for county warrants and says the auditor will call in. Sheriff Dwight and Harve Rew are named as experts for the next period when a string of scalps appears.
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Reynard
Dwight
Harve Rew
Local Social Highlights From Baptist and Methodist Groups
Newsy notes report a Loyalist society gathering Friday at the LeGrant home on Hanson street with about thirty attendees enjoying the evening. A Methodist Social at Dr. Kellogg’s east Fourth street residence featured recitations by Miss Bowles and Miss Watterbury, lively games, and steady attendance. Miss Pearl Harker hosted a friendly young people gathering Friday night, described as a cheerful event for ages ten to fifteen.
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J. F. Kellogg
East Fourth Street
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Pearl Harker
Fusion and politics sparks in Pierre meeting
Colonel Hughes East proclaims a grand fusion aiming for a Democratic governor and an independent lieutenant governor with half the ticket Democrats and half independents. The Welch style critique notes South Dakota Democrats’ stubborn independence despite past political coalitions. Dakota politics and land deals draw attention from Sioux City lawyer seeking South Dakota properties.
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Yankton Herald
Pierre Journal
Hughes East
Pierre
South Dakota
Greely
Iowa
The Currency Question in Minneapolis Journal
The piece questions calls for more currency despite the silver act of 1890 adding over 30 million to circulation and a projected monthly increase of 45 million. It warns against fiat money and notes a related land opportunity of 25 000 acres in South Dakota at bedrock prices with contact D A Mizener in Mitchell SD.
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Minneapolis
South Dakota
D. A. Mizener
Mitchell, S. D
Mitchell Republican gains new dress in print reform
The Mitchell Republican, praised by several papers, unveils a brand new typographic dress and brighter appearance, with readers noting improved readability and an energetic, modern look. Colleagues recount the paper's continued sound republican advocacy and editorial vigor.
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Yankton Press
Mitchell Daily Republican
Mitchell
Wolsey, Journal
Mitchell Republican
Flandreau
Columbia Sentinel
Wheelock
John Macbride
President nominates Charles Foster for Treasury post
Washington February 21 President nominates Charles Foster of Ohio as Secretary of the Treasury and appoints Martin Knapp of New York as Interstate Commerce Commissioner.
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Washington
Charles Foster
Ohio
the Treasury
Martin Knapp
New York
Interstate Commerce
Free Coinage Adversely Reported By House Committee
Washington Feb 28 The house coinage committee voted eight to four to report the senate free coinage bill adversely. Minority four named Carter Bartine Bland Williams. Other items note president signed acts to aid commercial statistics collection and relief for Nathan Kimball postmaster Utah. Senator Hearst improving. Salt Lake reports salt in snowfall. Antigo tests water works show strong fire protection. California senate funds exhibit at world’s fair. governor approval pending. Detroit issue challenges to longest fast record holder for $15000 prize.
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WashineTon
House Coinage Committee
Senate
Ihe
Carter
Bartine
Bland
Williams
Catton
Wasuinaton
Fed
Nathan Kimball
Oxden
Utah
Choctaw Coal and Railway Company
Indian Territory
California
Sacramento
Cal
State Senate
Old Soldiers Adjourn Encampment and Offic e Elections
At the G A B encampment in St Paul on February 21 a resolution sought state funding for new buildings at the soldiers home and a eulogy for Gen Sibley. Officers were chosen including C D Parker as commander and M Lange as senior vice commander. The Women's Relief Corps elected officers for the coming year and received instruction in their secret work. In Paris the Figaro reports Bishop Freppel presented the pope with a letter from Right deputies backing their views. The pope said he favors the republic and that a Catholic need not oppose it, adding two points the government should be acknowledged and the church remain aloof from political parties.
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Ofl
C. D. Parker
Lt. M. Lange
Marshall
John Day Smith
Thomas Montgomery
St. Peter
R. C. Livingston
Spring Valley
J. M. D. Craft
Farmington
L.G. Nelson
Kasson
Perry Starkweather
St. Paul Park
Women’s Relief Corps
RE. M. Leavens
Faribault
A. M. Rice
Fairmount
Florence Bortecue
Spring’ Valley
Emma G. Smith
Lewis
France
Paris
the Figaro
Freppel
de la Heroncald
Paul de Cassagnac
Chamber of Deputies
Boy in Des Moines Caught by Coin Machine Ruse
In Des Moines Iowa on February 21 Judge Folmes ruled a 12 year old William Bryden had not committed theft when he repeatedly dropped a nickel tied to a string into a slot to obtain a prize. Police intervened after the boy’s actions. The judge said the machine dictated the act and fault lay with the device for not directing him to stop.
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Des Moines
Folmes
William Bryden
Parnell Visit Promises Enthusiastic Reception in America
News from multiple locales reports plans and uncertainties around Charles Parnell’s anticipated visit to the United States. Proponents in America and Ireland weigh timing, while campaign pressures may delay a set date.
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Poernell
America
London
Mr. Parnell
Parnellites
United States
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