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Eupale
Senator Greely tipped as fusion target in state race
Pierre gossip says Republicans may back State Senator M. F. Greely of Devel County to attract defectors from Democrats or free silver Republicans. The plan aims to defeat Gov. Sheldon and Congressman Pickler by uniting fusionists, who are not a solid bloc, and possibly sway populist voters to back a new Republican candidate.
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Pierre
Sheldon
Pickler
M. F. Greely
Devel County
Land Commissioner's Office
Minnehaha
Brown
Stanley
Hindman
Senate
Committees On Rules
Rules
Bryan Says He Is Not Pleased With Speaking Tour
Mr Bryan states he is not well pleased with his speaking tour and feels half inclined to abandon it. He believes there will be a clear difference between speaking before and after a campaign.
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Mr. Bryan
Inaugural Ball Placed in Pierre by Citizens
The usual inaugural ball will occur at Pierre January Std given by the citizens of Pierre. Three dollars. The populists of South Dakota are engaged in the pleasant pastime of seeking an office and Vermillion hotels are doing a good business just now. A Kansas City paper states that one of the Bryan electors in Kansas has been discovered as a deserter from the regular army, enlisting in November 1864 and deserting in June 1865.
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Pierre
South Dakota
Vermillion Hotels
Kansas City
Bryan
Kansas
Pettigrew Shifts From Populist to Independent in Washington
Senator Pettigrew leaves the populist label behind in Washington, adopting independence as his stated stance. The Huronite notes a winter push to fund a capitol building, with rumors of a Pierre plan to use part of 80,000 state land acres to construct a $100,000 capitol.
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Pettigrew
Washington
Pierre
Division in Brown County Support for Senator Kyle
In Brown County a split among six local legislators shows Kyle lacking full county backing. A prominent populist warns that without complete county support, 400 party members will defect to the Republican side in two years.
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Brown County
Kyle
Governor Lee's Clay County land buy during campaign remarks
While campaigning in Mitchell Governor Lee questioned the fate of the country if McKinley and the gold standard prevailed. He is seen still purchasing land in Clay County at 15 dollars per acre, indicating optimism despite the issue.
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Eled Lee
Mitchell
McKinley
Clay County
Bank collapse linked to single actor in Calumet stock scheme
Reports claim the National Bank of Illinois failed due to preplanned moves by one man who dumped Calumet stock causing its decline. Investigations may reveal startling disclosures, with allegations the bank acted as financial agent for a recent silver campaign.
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National Bank of Illinois
Government Weighs Foreclosure on Union Pacific Rail Line
Washington debates immediate foreclosure of the Union Pacific lien to test a government run railroad plan. Supporters see it as a feasibility test for operating routes at profit and as a step to reveal viability.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Washington
Deadwood man plans Cuban battalion of four hundred men
A Deadwood gentleman organizes a Cuban expedition by recruiting four hundred men to declare loyalty to Cuba and renounce U.S. citizenship, hoping the Cuban junta will fund transport to the war. The piece notes rising female political prominence with lady superintendents elected in several counties including Aurora, Custer, Hughes, Lawrence, Brule, Hyde, Pennington, Lyman, Meade, Stanley, Lotter, and Sully.
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Deadwood
Cuba
United States
Aurora
Custer
Hughes
Lawrence
Brule
Hyde
Penington
Lyman
Meade
Stanley
Lotter
Sully
Syrup of liga touted as permanent cure for constipation
Old time belief in transient laxatives shifts to Syrup of liga as permanent relief for habitual constipation. A doctor away story cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy saving a child during croup. Advertises 25 and 50 cent bottles by L. O. Gale and DeWitt's Little Early Risers as gentle, effective pills.
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J. Y. Schenck
Caddo, Ind. Ter , Banner
Chamberlain
L. O. Gale
DeWitt
L.O. Gale
Cobwebs operetta draws crowded house at Champeny's
Review of Cobwebs four act operetta at Champeny's opera house lauds Miss Ella Rogers and Miss Gertrude Becker as Blue bottles queen and praises the child cast. Notes strong singing by Rogers Becker and May Welch with dances, laughter, and a Spidero sabotage plot. Repeats audience enthusiasm and mentions evening overrun with children performers. Also covers constitutional amendments vote reporting from Pierre and acts 86 87 of 1895.
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Champeny’s
Opera House
King’s Palace
Ella Rogers
King Blue
Butterfly
Jeesie Walrath
Princess Firefly
Bluebottles
Hazel Lathrop
Spidero
Guy van Alstine
Firefly
Miss Rogers
Miss Becker
Prince Butterfly
May Welch
Milles
Gracie Beckwith
Margarita Becker
Georgie Wilson
Imogene Cowhick
Florence Winsor
Prince Batterfly
Miss Goodykoontz
Post Office Adverts and Ballot Certification Clarified
The secretary of state certifies questions to be printed on ballots enabling voters to decide the issues. The act supersedes conflicting laws and settles the amendments question. Also listed are uncalled letters at Mitchell post office as of December 28, 1896, with instructions to request advertised mail or it will go to the dead letter office.
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Secretary of State
Mitchell
Barrs
Curtis Spencer White
J W Womacko
Rank
Saml. T. Green
P. M
Christmas Night Party at Miss Rogers Home
Miss Julia Rogers hosted a cordial Christmas night gathering at her south side home with dancing mistletoe games and lively music by Miss Rogers Miss Becker and Mr Beckwith Prizes went to Allan Ladd Jessie Warne Gertrude Becker and Fred Bradley Guests praised the hostess for a memorable evening and refreshments were served afterward
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Julia Rogers
Miss Rogers
Allan Ladd
Jessie Warne
Gertrude Becker
Fred Bradley
Miss Becker
Mr. Beckwith
Payton Comedy Co to Open Grand Opera House
Grand Opera House manager Gale announces Payton Comedy Co secured for opening week starting January 1. The 20‑piece troupe arrives with strong touring credentials after engagements in Council Bluffs Des Moines and Winterset. Local ads promote Dr Price's Favorite Prescription and Chamberlains remedies amid other notices.
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Gale
Payton
Grand Opera House
Republican Today
Payton Comedy Co
Opera House
Council Bluffs
Des Moines
Wintertown
Local Poultry Association Plans State Exhibition
The Local Poultry Association held its annual meeting on December 2, electing C. Burtise as president N. J. Neilsen as secretary C Halphide as treasurer and H. L. Bidba Gee as director. A poultry show is planned this year to showcase local producers and attract breeders from across the state with several prizes to be offered.
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Chas. Burtise
N. J. Neilsen
C. Halphide
H. L. Bidba Gee
Law
J. L. Bras
C. C. Halphide
Scoville
T’hey
Stand Up for Cuba Meeting Highlights Local Support
The Cuban Aid Society held a public meeting at the courthouse on Wednesday night December 23 with many attendees. Speakers praised Cuban independence and Col. Melcher and Wolgemuth gave brief remarks. the State Juvenile Band performed music to audience approval. The meeting adjourned after a short program, with local residents noting the absent president and optimistic about future fundraising. Also notes mention rheumatism relief claims for Chamberlain's and DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve at L. O. Gale's store.
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Cuban Aid Society
Spangler Society
T. Robinson
J. N
Somi
Spain
Col
Melcher
Wolgemuth
Fragmented local caption and brief items
A damaged OCR read shows partial text with jumbled words and missing context. It mentions names and roles in a vague civic or news snippet but lacks clear events, dates, places, or outcomes. The readable elements are too fragmentary to determine a coherent lead or summary.
Notice of Bank Dissolution and Real Estate Mortgage Sale
Notice to stockholders of The Security Bank to dissolve in Mitchell South Dakota with objections due within 30 days. Also Notice of Real Estate Mortgage Sale on January 2, 1897 at Mitchell courthouse for E W Jeffries secured by a mortgage on the SW quarter of Section 24, Township 104 N, Range 60 W.
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Thomas W. D. Orswell
Alice V. Orswell
E. W. Jeffries
Xanke
Davison County
South Dakota
Ittorney
Davison 'S
Mitchell
John Cook
Davison
Sherif
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Davin County
Dayton
One Hundred
Tluth P. M
J.L. Wannett
State of South Dakota
Is. P Ha
Davisonounty
William H. Male
Benjamin Graham
William Talls, Jr
Harris Hi. Hayden
Ohn B. Melrose
Ann Melrose
Henry Laglan
A. L. Ormsby
W. L. Telford
J. Ross
A.D
Dayson County
Orn Cook
HH. A. Ginnerr
F. Winsor
Luta H. Winsor
Ann N. Morton
Office of the Register of Deeds
Frances M. Greene
Heman C. Greene
A. M. Bowdle
Northwestern Loan and Trust Company
J. D. Newcomer
Caylson County
the Register of Deeds
A. E. Hirencock
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Mitchell Capital
C. W. Downey
Chicago
Standard Oil Co
Standard
Minneapolis Tribune
Aim
T. C. Picton
Denison
Texas
Major Picton
Lear DeWitt
Mierit
Hood
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell, Mas
Poultry Association
Pov fiSnClees
Ecure
Tamily Sparks
J. B. Heting
D. Robin
Hartw
Son
JBL
Okl
Duvison County
Rder
Sald Wcers
A. D
Harr Cox
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