Senator Cullom Receives Unanimous renomination
The Illinois Republican legislature backs Senator Cullom for renomination amid strong indications of Gov Mellette appointment as successor to Gov Church. Prominent Dakotans in Washington largely endorse him, except Gen Allen. Frank Pettigrew joins visiting statesmen as Dakota’s delegates act as one in Congress, while The White Lake Times hints at partisan practices in land office proofs but stays hopeful.
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Cullom
Ilinois
Mellette
Church
Washington
Gen. Allen
Frank Pettigrew
Dakota
National Capital
Congress
White Lake Times
United States Land Office
Israel
Huron
Anidfield
Place
Dakota Statehood Clash Over Railroads and House Rules
A Dakota newspaper notes tension over railroad influence in the legislature. It highlights Keith’s chairmanship choice of Harry Hunter of Spink, a railroad fighter, and critiques Bismarck rules enabling bills tied to the Territorial Farmers' Alliance. It also lists committee chairs under the current leadership and praises recent F M P A home office retention and convention aims.
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Keith
Harry Hunter
Spink
Bismarck
Territorial Farmers’ Alliance
Miller
Richland
Glagpell
Stutsman
McDonald
Barnes
Hughes
Washabaugh
Mittee
Aikens
Two Opinions Epher Republican Mass Meeting Delegates Named
A mass meeting in Aurora county chose seven delegates for the Huron convention on January 16, 1889. Resolutions demand immediate admission of South Dakota under the people’s constitutional framework and instruct delegates to oppose any departure. The event drew Democrats and Republicans with broad support for unity in policy. H.C. Ayres signs the notice.
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Epher
Aurora County
South Dakota
Huron
Chicago
Watertown
Mitchell
Tripp
Spencer
Washington
H.C. Ayres
What Minnehaha Wants and Sioux Falls Convention
A Sioux Falls convention produced a set of delegates including J. M. Bailey Jr and D. R. Bailey among others. After debate, delegates were instructed to urge the Huron convention to request the Bismarck legislature to pass a law calling a new South Dakota constitutional convention based on the total votes cast for delegates at the last election.
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J. M. Bailey, Jr
D. R. Bailey
C. E. McKinney
Mark Bridge
W.E. Willey
B. F. Campbell
J. W. Boyce
W. H. Lyon
C.S. Palmer
W. R. Burkholder
E. J. Elliott
E. G. Wright
M. Kauffman
J. T. McCarrier
J. B. Cloudas
J. J
A Word of Warning on Dakota Railroad Legislation
The writer urges careful consideration of any railroad laws at Bismarck this winter warning that halting railroad construction would drive railroads to other regions and set Dakota back for years. It advocates targeted, prudent action rather than broad stoppage.
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Bismarck
Dakota
Hopeful outlook on Dakota legislature unity
In the Bismark Tribune a hopeful note declares there will be no sectional controversies in this legislature session. All members are seen as acting in Dakota’s interests and not swayed by false issues crafted for personal advantage. The piece notes a change from earlier times.
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Bismark Tribune
Dakota
Letcher Blade Sparks Talks on New State Capital Vote
A push for a fresh public vote on the site of South Dakota's capital gains momentum. Jur on would need to rally support quickly if the capital relocation proceeds.
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Letcher Blade
Juron
South Dakota
Inaccessible That’s All Letcher Blade
A reader notes it usually takes about a week to receive a TLur en paper in Letcher, but the Sturgis Record arrives from the Black Hills in two days. The message questions why Letcher cannot match the quicker delivery.
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Letcher Blade
Tluren
Letcher
Sturgis
Uren
Huronite predicts early admission to reservation
The Huronite reports that admission is expected within thirty days as results from senator Gordykoontz efforts before the Dubuque board of trade surface. The Dubuque paper notes resolutions similar to Sioux City’s, and pledges continued intelligent effort to keep the reservation closed.
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Dubuque
Gordykoontz
Board of Trade
Sioux City Board
Goodykoontz
Healing of the Leper in Mark 1 35 45
A devotional study on Jesus prayerful solitude before healing works, then moves to the leper case. Jesus shows compassion, touches the leper, and declares I will be thou clean, instantly cleansing him. The passage urges believers to seek God, spread the gospel, and lift up Jesus to draw all men.
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Hoffman
Ananias
Saul of
Tarsus
Luke
Jesus
Simon
Israel
David
Abraham
Matthew
God
Galilee
Adam
Jesus Christ
Ilo
Destructive Reading Cyclone Hits Reading and Pittsburgh
A devastating cyclone swept northern Reading causing massive ruin and many deaths. The Read ing Silk Mill and Grimshaw Bros. silt mill were obliterated with hundreds of workers buried or missing. Fire and police mobilized as rescue efforts struggled through darkness and debris.
The Awful List of Wreck Victims in Reading Silk Mill
At Reading Pennsylvania on January 11 the debris clearing at the ruined silk mill continued through the night. The work force was increased and twelve more bodies were recovered. A complete list of the missing and killed was handed to a press reporter.
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Reading
Mount Penn
Grimshaw Bros
Paterson
N. J
Ruina
Ur Press
Death at Pittsburg as seven story building wrecked
A 12:30 PM wind destroyed a six to seven story brick under construction in Diamond Alley near Eldon Co, collapsing Weldon Co’s store and a barber shop. Debris filled Wood Street. at least sixty-seven injured or killed, with twenty missing and more feared buried. Rescue crews work to reach victims as officials estimate twenty men remain trapped.
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Reading
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia & Reading Railway Company
North Eighth
Marion
Grimshaw Bros
Twelfth
Marion Streets
Autenbach _ sta
Pittsburg
Diamond Alley
Eldon & Co
Weldon & Co
Wood Street
J. R. Weldon & Co
Janes Garing
Weldon’s
Charles F. Ritch
Waliam Gruetlmann
Allegheny
Thomas Jones
George Mason
Hill
Pittssurg
Flinn
Steel
Fire Department
Destruction at Buffalo Strikes City in Violent Storm
Buffalo reports show a historic storm with wind speeds around sixty mph. Water levels rose to historic highs flooding the Thirteenth ward and the island, dejando several houses swept away and possible deaths. The Niagara River suspension bridge collapsed and shipping suffered damage while communication lines failed citywide. Cleveland also endured severe wind with widespread damage to trees and buildings. In New York Brooklyn faced major roof loss at the navy yard and gas tank explosions added to the storm’s toll totaling over $104,000.
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Buffalo
Alderman Drake
Niagara River
Falls
Cleveland
Ohio
Ravenna
Dorg
Akron
Carroll County
Reasons Ayer's Sarsaparilla Proclaimed Superior Remedy
A lengthy advert emphasizes Ayer's Sarsaparilla as the best cure for blood diseases. It asserts purity, careful preparation, physician endorsement, wide availability, and economic value as a concentrated extract, with a long track record of testimonials and a price of $1 per bottle or six for $5.
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Ayer
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