South Dakota constitutional convention opens in Sioux Falls
The South Dakota constitutional convention convened in Sioux Paris with most members present. Judge Edgerton was elected president amid factional stumbles, while a broad mix of Republican and Democratic figures were seated. The opening featured a formal oath, a greeting dispatch to North Dakota, and a sizable caucus to organize, with Cox’s closing remarks invoking unity and civic virtue.
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Frank Hoppen
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Day
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Williamson
Caldwell
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van Tassel
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Sioux Falls
Ifon
A. J. Edgerton
Publican links Sullivan and Smith to county politics
The Mitchell Re Publican notes alleged influence by Sullivan and Smith of Aurora on Mentzer Mitchell and Davison county politics over five years. It questions debts and balance, hints at alliance men in North Dakota constitutional convention, and references the central committee’s stance based on last fall’s total vote.
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Mitchell Republican
Messrs. Sullivan and Smith
Aurora
Mentzer
Davison County
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North Dakota Central Committee
South Dakota Debate Over Unicameral Legislature
The article discusses a stance that would provide only one legislative body in North Dakota, seen as a step backward by supporters. It notes the South Dakota committee supported straight party work and contrasts with South Dakota and North Dakota positions on legislative structure.
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North Dakota
Yankton Guests Dance At Local Hotel In Pleasant Weather
A party from Yankton enjoyed a Friday night dance at a local hotel taking advantage of the fine weather.
Reward Offered for Arrest of Egg-Throwers in Sioux Falls
The Sioux Falls Press offers a $25 reward for identifying those who tried to disrupt a prohibition meeting Saturday night with rotten eggs. Rumors swirl about ex-delegate Gifford’s political moves including a possible return to Congress or a gubernatorial bid against Mellette. Gif appears to be acting independently on this trip.
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Gifford
Congress
Guv. Mellette
Northern Republicans Split by Population Vote Policy
The writer warns that Republicans north of us err by basing representation on population totals rather than Republican vote share. This shift allegedly cedes ground to Democratic strongholds, risking an unexpected political reversal and weaker GOP standing in key counties.
Edgerton Elected President of South Dakota Constitutional Convention
The Sioux Falls convention unanimously chose Judge A. J. Edgerton of Davison and Mitchell for president. Edgerton, veteran delegate and former president of the 1885 convention, is hailed for fidelity to statehood and tested public service.
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Yankton Press
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
A. J. Edgerton
Mitchell
Edgerton
Yankton County
McCoy Foiled by Stand on South Dakota Republican Tactics
Alexandria Herald reports Charles McCoy attempted line work at the Republican territorial committee meeting for South Dakota. The paper says the old practice of political philanthropy to gain ends will not work in the new state. It notes McCoy and his methods are well known and rejects his approach as unacceptable in the present era.
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Republican Territorial Committee For
South Dakota
Charles McCoy
Johnstown
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Maj
Phillips
Stony Creek
Kernville
McKnight
Pittsburg
Committee On
Convention site debate ends with Huron and Rapid City winners
At a committee meeting Yankton did not attend in person and may have had a proxy vote for Aberdeen. Mitchell blocked by Mentzer candidacy, while both Mitchell and Aberdeen were defeated. The final outcome favored Huron and Rapid City with a southern shift, and the note insists there should be no kickers this year.
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Yankton
Aberdeen
Huron
Mitchell
Mr. Mentzer
Rapid City
No Space for Lying Featured in Publican Commentary
The Argus Leader notes the Mitchell Sun Publican filled with college orations praising honesty and condemning falsehoods about neighbors. The piece argues public discourse benefits from truth while denouncing gossip.
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Sorrowful Death of Eli's Line in Israel's War
A sermon on first Samuel chapter four describes Israel's defeat by the Philistines and the ark's capture. The text praises Samuel's prophecy and warns against relying on the ark or idols, urging wholehearted devotion to God. Eli's sons die, and Eli dies upon hearing the ark is taken.
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Two Mile Scull Tie Attracts Six Thousand In McGregor
Muchmore of Minneapolis and Turner of McGregor tied in a two mile scull before about 6000 spectators. Time recorded was 14 30. Event highlighted Northwest Condensed Iowa items with multiple regional notes.
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Diplomats eye Hay for Russian ministry in New York rumor
A Washington dispatch says John Hay is Blaine’s candidate for the vacant Russian post, with Elliott F. Shepard supporters still pressing for him. Hay, Ohio born and longtime New Yorker, would bring dignity to the role alongside past appointees.
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Corn Worms Alarm Nebraska Farmers Face Light Yields
Corn worm pests reappear in Grain Neb as farmers report prior year damage. They cut corn roots to keep stalks upright and fear light yields as worms attack ears on old fields where corn grew previously.
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Grain
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Man dies after blast while celebrating Fourth
St Jonbury Vermont July 6 Fred Blanchard of McIndeese Falls aged about 26 drilled a rock on Wednesday night and filled it with powder to awaken the town on the Fourth He rose at about 4 am and fired the charge. found dead near the rock at 6 am with one hand blown off.
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Fred Blanchard
McIndeese Falls
Wilkie Collins Paralyzed After Second Stroke in London
London reports novelist Wilkie Collins suffered a second stroke and lies unconscious at his home. He was to dine with Sebastian B. Schle singer, a leading member of the American colony and close confidant of the writer.
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London
Sebastian B. Schlesinger
German gunboat Wolf sails to Marshall Islands for king
The gunboat Wolf has been dispatched from here via London to the Marshall Islands to recover King Malietoa who had been taken prisoner two years earlier.
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Arta
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Wolf
Marshall Islands
Kilrain-Sullivan bout clouded by fl u n k rumor
A New Orleans rumor claims Kilrain will not appear in the ring against Sullivan this weekend. Sullivan backers bet Kilrain will skip plans to arrive or box on Monday. Mississippi Governor Lowry reportedly offers a $1000 reward to arrest Kilrain during transit.
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Orange County
Kilrain and Sullivan fight talks spark Mississippi trip
Kilrain sails toward New Orleans with his party as Norris and security fears swirl. Sullivan's camp reports nerves about a clash, betting spirals with Maguire offering 35000 in wagers while Texas officials warn to curb any combat in transit.
Contesting Gladstone's Seat in Midlothian
In Midlothian the Liberal Unionists plan a campaign to contest Mr Gladstone's seat. They seek a strong opponent due to home rule policy alienating supporters, after he faced no opposition at the last election. The British Parliament nears prorogation as supply bills pass. The parcel post system expands with 40 million parcels carried last year, aiding international mail with Mexico and other nations. Ireland reports a striking drop in crime per Judge Vurcell's Limerick session remarks.
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Americans almost seize Millet painting from Louvre bid chaos
The Paris sale for Millet's L Angelus ended with France securing the work after government funds, Rothschild checks, and Sutton of the American Art Association failed to beat the Louvre bid. The piece is now irrevocably in French hands despite an American push. The report also notes a Birmingham poisoning case and other brief items.
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Curious Petrifaction Turtle Moved for Sale
In Parke county Indiana a petrified turtle weighing about 3000 pounds was found at a northern park. A house mover is transporting the giant fossil to the railroad for shipment to buyers in Cincinnati.
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Ind
Parke County
Cincinnati
Fatal Fire Near Hopkins Claims 18 Year Old Carrie Frost
Miss Carrie Frost aged 18 was burned to death when a gasoline stove caused a house fire six miles out on the St Louis road near Hopkins. She had slept after returning from Mayville Wisconsin. her mother was away and her father at work. It is believed she suffocated as the fire burned. Remains were found charred after the blaze.
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Five Young Women Drowned in Pittsburgh Picnic Accident
A barge capsized during a church picnic at Forest Grove on the Pittsburg and Western railroad. Nellie Burton May Royal Ida Cassiday Fannie McComb Bert Freeman and Edward Shafer were aboard. Shafer reached shore while the others drowned as rescue efforts continued. Bodies not yet recovered.
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Train Crash Near Dubuque Kills One, Injures Several
A derailment on the Chicago St Paul and Kansas City line near Dubuque Iowa followed a Grand Army picnic at Twin Springs. About 5 000 on the excursion train were returning when it collided with a freight. One brakeman Corrigan was killed and three others seriously hurt. Many spectators feared dead as 2 000 stranded through night without shelter or adequate clothing. Details scarce as officials and doctors rush to the scene.
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Ellensburg in Ashes Causes Citywide Fire
A Washington Territory city fire leaves ten blocks burned and nearly 100 families homeless in Ellensburg. The blaze started during national holiday celebrations after fireworks, with origins still unknown amid the chaos.
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W.T
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Wash
Grand Stand Collapse Kills Child in Guthrie Race Track Disaster
July Fourth tragedy at Guthrie Oklahoma when the grand stand collapsed trapping about 1 000 spectators. Rescue units and militia worked at the scene revealing many injured but first reports say no deaths besides an 18 month old child of Dr J A Ryan. Authorities fear higher death toll as details remain scarce.
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Okla
Stiles
J. A. Ryan
Jimtown
Ind. T
Fatal Career of a Mad Dog in Worcester
A presumed mad dog roamed north of Worcester Friday morning biting seven people and about thirty dogs. It attacked a boy named Willie Alard and a woman with two children in Oakdale before moving toward Holden, biting several more children and a man, then was captured and shot.
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Weds Boylston
Oakdale
Willie Alard
Holden
Simon A. Sterns
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