Public notices and personnel moves in early 19th century papers
The Pierre Free Press outlines forthcoming license actions and a presidential proclamation deferred by Harrison until spring while Congress awaits new legislation. It notes steps to curb dishonest orders on public funds, mentions reforms at a deaf mute school and an editorial appointment for Cressey as Senate assistant librarian, with mixed sentiment across South Dakota journalism circles.
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Pioneer Press
Harrison
Congress
Ther Cressey
Faux Falls Vress
Abrarian
Senate
South Dakota
Eman
South Dakota Democrats Seek Unity to Gain Future Power
The Democrats of South Dakota plan to unite for effective work ahead, aiming to profit from the Republicans' blunders. A recent sign is the reestablishment of the Democratic party in Turner County at Waker.
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Aevcrats
South Dakota
Turner County
Warker
M N Johnson Urges Faith in Ballots and Fair Play
A letter from M N Johnson, a North Dakota Senate hopeful, urges Americans not to despair, praising the public as just and brave. He stresses belief in a free ballot, a fair count, and equal rights regardless of race, color, or previous conditions of servitude.
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M.N. Johnson
U.S
North Dakota
Republic
Loucks resigns as Farmers' Alliance president
N. L. Loucks resigns from the state Farmers' Alliance presidency after his election to the National Alliance's top post. In his resignation letter he asserts full confidence in his successor, while critics label his remarks as self-serving and pompous.
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N. L. Loucks
State Farmers’ Alliance
National Alliance
New Dakota History Volume Praised by Commissioners
Advance sheets of commissioner llagerty's new work on Dakota promise a history of the territory up to division and a comprehensive compendium of valuable information about the new state. The note commends Tagerty's efforts and follows predecessors' solid work, highlighting statewide appreciation.
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Llagerty
Dakota
Mitchells railroad push alarms Woonbridge neighbors
An editorial in the Woonsocket Times describes Mitchells aggressive railroad plans to survey Manitoba routes from Huron to Wheeler. It notes efforts to secure Northwestern support to extend from Mitchell, threatening Woonsockets Duluth outlet hopes as a consequence.
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Mitchell
Woonsocket Times
Manitoba
Huron
Woonsocket
Plankitton
Wheeler
Missouri
Northwestern
St. Paul
Duluth
New Year's Reception at Y M C A Draws Wide Support
The Y M C A New Year's reception in Mitchell drew about 175 visitors and 14 new members. Mrs. Frank Kidwell and a committee of ladies hosted a warm, informal event with chess, scenery views, London News issues, coffee and cake, aimed at promoting the association’s purpose and needs. St Mary's church sermon by Bishop Sare highlighted divine knowledge through Jesus, stressing God’s triune nature and revelation.
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Mitchell
Frank Kidwell
J. M. Durell
A. J. Mordoff
Rt. D. Prescott
Chas. Taylor
T. C. Griffith
Emma Edgerton
Ollie Prescott
Ella Espy
Mabel
Maud Silsby
Blanche Durell
M. J. Ilesse
Eva Keith
Stella Adams
Itelen Lester
C. N. Shaw
Geo. P. Dix
Illustrated London News
A. J1. Pehrson
John I. Babcock
A. A. Brown
St. Mary’s Church
Sare
Ife
God
Jesus
Father
Alliance Supply House discussed at Mitchell meeting
Editor Republican notes farmers plan a large supply house in Mitchell to handle wholesale and retail groceries and general merchandise. George C Crose of Alliance and Alonzo Wardal of Nail and Fire Insurance will speak at the county meeting Friday at 1 pm in the courthouse to explain the project and its implications for local legislation.
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Republican
Mitchell
Court House
George C. Crose
Alliance Company
Alonzo
South Dakota
Aberdeen
Sioux Falls
Rapid City
Alliance
Resignation of South Dakota Farmers Alliance President
The South Dakota Farmers Alliance president resigns effective January 15 due to his election as National Farmer’s Alliance president. Vice President Gardner poised to take charge. The Vermillion Republican notes strong loyalty to his successor. Awatertown Public Opinion reports on a proposed railroad boom and the Mitchell conference leading to the Omaha & South Dakota railroad company to connect Forest City to Omaha over 350 miles, bridging the Missouri River and placing Watertown on a through Northwestern line to the Hills.
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South Dakota Farmer’s Alliance
National Farmer’s Alliance
Gardner
Vermillion Republican
Omaha
Missouri
Forest City
Watertown
Heavy Snowfall Drops Seven Inches Across Region
A Saturday night blizzard delivered seven to eight inches of snow in the area, the heaviest in two years. Strong north winds caused significant drifting, impacting travel and daily routines.
Temperance Meeting Forms Mitchell Branch of Enforcement League
A large mass temperance gathering at the courthouse heard Rev Wm Fielder outline aggressive prohibition and its goals. Mitchell's enforcement league branch was organized with 46 members, naming H N Seaman as president L W Adams secretary and G H Rethman treasurer. The meeting discussed forming branches statewide to push laws and enforce temperance measures.
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Fielder
America
England
South Dakota
Enforcement League
Pierre
League
Yankton
Lawrence
Bartlett
Yankton College
Slaggerty
A. E. Hitchcock, Esqj
Capt
Geo. Silsby
Litchcock
Mitchell
A. A. Brown
IL. N. Seaman
L. W. Adams
G. H. Rethman
New Year's Eve Parties Honor Miss Sue Clark
Ilal and Fred Clark hosted a New Year's Eve at their parents home for their guest and cousin Miss Sue Clark of Plankinton. About twenty young people attended, greeted the new year with song feasting and social enjoyment. Early New Year’s morning they dispersed wishing for the return of such a happy occasion. The Sodality Society of Holy Family Church held a sociable at Mr and Mrs Jas Lyons home on New Year’s eve with a literary and musical program chess cards dancing and refreshments. Seventy or more attended.
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Ilal
Fred Clark
Sue Clark
Plankinton
Sodality Society of
Holy Family Church
Jas. Lyons
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California
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Cal
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New York
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Warnes D Ug
Reef
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Mitchelu, Dak Vta
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T. AC Shepherd
J.B. Day
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