Mellette era praised as clean, stable governorship ends
The Republican lauds Mellette for a fault-light term with no scandals from his tenure as territorial and state governor. It praises his successors, notes harmony in the party, and highlights endorsements from the Argus Leader, secretary ringsrud, auditor Taylor, attorney general Dollard, and labor commissioner Smith as they begin new terms.
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Mellette
Territorial
Republican Party
Democratic Argus
Ringsrud
Taylor
Dollard
Smith
Salmon
Ruth
Messrs
Thorson, Hipple
Crawford
Gov
Sheldon
Theology should return to the Sermon on the Mount
Dr. Briggs urges theology to advance less and align with the divine creed of the Sermon on the Mount. The piece contends modern “hand-made” theology has harmed true religion and highlights a Forum article by Henry H. Gibbs, ex-governor of the Bank of England, advocating a balanced view on the silver question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Henry H. Gibbs
Bank of England
Lawson to be speaker with neutral committee policy
Editor from Pierre reports Speaker choice as James M. Lawson with no concealed strings. He notes a reform to form disinterested committees, avoid local influence on state institutions, and ensure generous but fiscally responsible appropriations.
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Tomlinson
The
Argus- Leader
Pierre
Lawson
James M. Lawson
House
Herreid
Appropriations
Immigration
Labor
Sioux Falls and Sioux City Trade in Regional Market Rise
The article argues South Dakota prospers when Sioux City supports the region's markets. It notes Sioux Falls should handle more local products to attract railroads, improve prices, and grow population. Mitchell backs Midland Pacific and Omaha line extensions, urging joint action with Sioux Falls to gain these advantages.
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Sioux City
Yankton
Mitchell
Midland Pacific
Omaha
The Late Mrs. Clark
The death of Mrs Gilbert Clark at Mitchell on Monday was a sudden shock to this community where she formerly lived. She had been in frail health for over a year and leaves many friends who mourn her loss and extend sympathy to her surviving relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letcher Blade
Gilbert Clark
Mitchell
Miraculous Rally in Blaine Condition Reported
Washington reports a sudden improvement in Mr. Blaine's health with doctors saying he rested well since midnight. Family and visitors note a cautious, hopeful mood though officials warn the improvement may be temporary as the disease progresses.
Patient Shows Improvement After Brief Visit
The attendants reported the patient improved with a rally noted and did not plan to return before 9 pm unless summoned. They described the patient resting easily and comfortable, able to take liquid nourishment.
Conservatives on Top in Topeka Populist Caucus
In Topeka Kansas January 11 the Populist house caucus ended after an all night stormy session with conservative gains. Dunsmore of Neosho nominated for speaker, seen as aligned with Democrats. Ryan of La Bette named temporary speaker. Despite this, radicals pledge to organize the house as Republicans bolster majority. Forty deputies sworn to keep order as two temporary speakers preside and a reserve squad stands ready.
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Topeka
Kan
House
Dunsmore
Neosho
Ryan
la Bette
Kansas
Shawnee County
Kansas House of Representatives
Rafe Cone
Remarkable Cure of Broken Back in Pittsburg Laborer
James and Thomas McCann report John Mulligan, a Pittsburg laborer, cured after a spinal fracture at Laughlin's blast furnace. An eight inch back incision exposed the tenth and eleventh vertebrae, bone fragments pressed on the spinal cord, relief of pressure followed, and Mulligan regained movement and returned to work within ten months. The operation was kept secret until success was assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hn Mulligan
Pittsburg
Pitttsburg
James
Thomas McCann
John Mulligan
Mulligan
Laughlin
West Pennsylvania Medical College
Will Regain Consciousness After Coffin Ordeal
Clay Hopper, a young man believed dead, was found alive in a coffin after eleven days. He was removed Sunday night, dressed in night garments, placed in bed, and showed signs of life by Monday noon with a warm body and temple pulsation. Physicians deem a full recovery likely.
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Clay Hopper
Toledo
OMINOUS DISCONTENT AT HOMESTEAD MILLS
Discontentment runs through both old and new workers at the Homestead works. Non-union men and ex-strikers say they were not paid the wages promised by Carnegie Steel agents. Citizens fear growing unrest could trigger another Homestead strike by spring.
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Pittsough
Homestead
Carnegie Steel Company
Carnegie Company
Senator Kenna Shows Mixed Health Update in Washington
One of Senator Kenna's physicians said he slept well overnight but early morning nausea lasted about an hour. Doctors do not deem the condition immediately dangerous and expect eventual recovery, though he remains very weak and liable to relapse.
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Washington
Blaine
Mr. Blaine
Dr. Hyatt
Dr. Johnston
Johnson
Johnston
Joseph H. Manley
Augusta
Arlington
Manley
Senator Frye
Maine
Frye
Chandler
Boutelle
Hitt
Kenna
Xo Wall
Jan
Senator Kenna
Sailors From Marecliano Declared Cholera Cases
Two sick sailors aboard the Spanish steamer Marecliano, from New Orleans, are confirmed cholera cases. The vessel has been disinfected to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampara
New Orleans
Supreme Court Upholds Return of Interest by Three Treasurers
Madison decision orders Richard Guenther Edward C McFetridge and Henry B Harshaw to repay 525000 in interest on public funds with bondsmen listed. Case ties to national figures including La Follette and Sawyer. History notes Feb 24 1891 start and June 18 1892 verdicts with judges Liebecker and Newman. Atgell sworn in Illinois governor in Springfield ceremony at 8 p.m.
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Madison
Wis
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
LaFollette
United States
Sawyer
Liebecker
Richard Guenther
Mexico
Edward C. McFetridge
Henry B. Harshaw
H. EB. Harshaw
P. Sawyer
Samuel M. Hay
Robert McMillan
Joseph H. Porter
Moses Hooper
Charles B. Clark
R. B. Kellogg
8. Hollister
McFetridge
John T. Smith
John S. Rowell
George H. Congdon
S. P. K. Lewis
T. L. Newton
Andrew Millard
F. M. Warren
George Herlens
J. J. Gallike
Harshaw
Mr. Harshaw
Charles Schriber
Schriber
Newman
Sixth Circuit Court
Altgele
Springfield
Ills
Atgell
Illinois
Representatives’ Hall
Sandbagging and Robbery Target Minister and Wife in Omaha
In Omaha on January 11, Rev. Albert Fredericks and his wife were attacked on Tenth Street near Farnum at 6 p m. A blow felled the minister and another hit Mrs. Fredericks. Her shopping bag with about $10 was stolen. a roll of bills in Mr. Fredericks' pocket remained, and the burglars fled. The couple lie in precarious condition. The minister is a returned missionary from Africa visiting friends.
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Omaha
Omana
Albert Fredericks
Tenth Street
Farnum
Fredericks
Mr. Fredericks
Africa
Fly Wheel Burst Wrecks Oliver & Robertson Mill
In Pittsburgh's Oliver and Robertson lower red mill a fly wheel 24 feet in diameter burst at 9 a m killing John Orient aged 33 and injuring several workers. Ferdinand Eben Micheal Snadler and Adolph Stark were fatally or seriously hurt with others lightly injured as the machinery lurched and failed with no warning.
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Oliver & Robertson
Pittsburg
Red
John Orient
Ferdinand Eben
Micheal Snadler
Adolph Stark
Andrew Judhan
Boston Blaze Destroys Hecht Bros Building Half Million Loss
A fire in the Hecht Bros. building at 219 Federal street in Boston caused extensive damage and destroyed about five hundred thousand dollars worth of property. Five firefighters were injured but none fatally. The blaze spread to adjoining structures before control was established.
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Wenneyd
Boston
Hecht Bros
Federal Street
Committees Announced forenoon Session in St Paul
Speaker Lee announced committee assignments at the forenoon session in St Paul. Ramsey county is largely left out of chairmanships while Wallblom takes immigration and Sullivan public buildings. Hennepin gains the lion’s share and Duluth is fair. Senate committees were also announced in the morning.
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St. Paulo
Lee
Ramsey County
Wallblom
Immigration Committee
Sullivan Public Buildings
Hennepin
Duluh
Senate
Three electors cast one vote for each presidential candidate
In BisMARCK on Jan 11 the three presidential electors met at the capitol and voted at noon. They produced the unprecedented result of one vote for each candidate. For the Washington messenger they issued twenty six ballots. Williams of the Populists voted for himself every time. Two electors were Fusionists with one declaring support for Cleveland before election.
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Bismarck
Capitol
Messenge
Washington
Williams
Cleveland
Stores and Dwellings Burned in Tetard Carlisle Fire
A morning blaze in Tetard and Carlisle's store quickly spread due to a faulty water supply, destroying a block of wooden buildings. Thirteen firms burned out, several families lost all, with losses around 70000 dollars and insurance about 50000. A building was blown up with powder to halt the flames, and flying timbers injured three men.
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Crestep Butte
Mon
Harly
Tetard & Carlisle
Sherman murder sensational story proved a canard
ISHPEMING Mich Jan 10 The sensational story from here that Lemuel Sherman was murdered by Anton Murray an emissary of a French secret society is a canard Sherman accidentally shot himself No suspicion of guilt attaches to Murray
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Ishpeming, Mich
Lemuel Sherman
Anton Murray
Sherman
Murray
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Major Pickler
Pierce
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Watertown
Ordway
North
Mrs. Clark
Drs. Johnson and Hyatt
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