Dakota News Delegates at Huron and Westward Advice
The Dakota News lists Yankton and Turner and Beadle counties delegates to a Huron convention with General Campbell as chair rejected. It names dozens of county officials and citizens. A New York Sun reader asks for westward guidance for a young man with savings, noting Kansas City and Minneapolis as options and stressing hard work and shrewdness. The paper urges Congress to hear Dakota’s voice at Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Follew
Turon
Geo H. Ffand
Hugh J. Campbell
James Kinzbury
Solomon Wenzlaff
M.T. Woolws
W. Oi. Tiruce
Piles
Newton Edmonds
Gamble
W. HH
Readind
H.C. Young
Bowen
Geo. Scougal
Wm. M. Powers
Abe van Osijel
W. IL
R. W. Parker
Rev
S. J. Harmeling
A. Heines
J. N. Shurtleff
C. HH. Terwilliger
W. P. Thielman
Hill
Robinson
J.D. Schlosser
Jos. Allen
J. J. McIntire
Wm. Elliott
Goddard
Buchanan
Valentine
Len
Howard
Cortez Salmon
Beadle County
Karl Gerner
Geo
Lane
Coin
C. I.sprague
Jase P. Davis
C. =. Fassett
Cyrus Potter
J. M. Baker
A.S. Jones
A. Bartholomew
S.C. Curtis
A. Probasco
John Chamberlain
D. Poster
L. W. Crofoot
F. H. Kent
Hi. C. Hinkley
O. W. Bair
Robi. Lowry
H. J. Rice
Hughes Countys
Ihon
J. J. Kleiner
Hon
E. D. Mead
H. M. McDonald
C. Hi. Walworth
J. D. Hilgar
J. C. McManima
New York Sun
The
Evening Sun
Tie
West
Kansas City
Minneapolis
New York
Mt Vernon men face fall vote on license issue
In Mt Vernon a broad group of men who once favored license now pledge to back non-license this fall. Their stand tests their word as Mitchell and Plankinton lack licenses, aiming to remove saloons from Mt Vernon and erode the charter privilege that granted Mitchell exclusive license rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Mitchell
Plankinton
Never Looked Better for Dakota Farmers
The piece praises Dakota farmers enduring heavy debts with faith and perseverance. It notes an unprecedented rainfall last Saturday that could sustain a wheat harvest, while hinting at lingering hardship and the need for favorable weather. The tone blends optimism about prosperity with calls for continued resilience amid economic strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton Bee
Commonwealth of Dakota
Sufficient Apology for the Calliope’s Wretched Appearance
Dakota Bell laments the Calliope’s rough week and explains his wife’s arrival disrupted work as he writes holding the pencil with his teeth. The Fargo Argus notes active efforts to secure a full vote on division this November and growing territorial pressure for Congress action.
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Dakota Bell
Bell
Fargo
Congress
Grand View Notes and Local Happenings
Grand View reports Mrs C C Ward still suffering from a fall six weeks past. Mr Dollard of Scotland engaged by commissioners over land case. Mass meeting delegates chosen and to go to Huron instructed, county favors division and admission. Holland residents held a well attended meeting. Rev Zweimer installed. Mrs Peterstock injured a broken arm after skirts caught in a wagon strap. Dr Ward treated. Crops, especially oats, expected short. corn looks good with rain needed. Indians visited Armour for Fourth of July celebration.
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Grand View
C. C. Ward
Dollard
Scotland
Huron
Zweimer
Armour
A Difference In Time Dakota Bell
At the Mitchell territorial fire men’s tournament a bystander challenged a captain after a hose cart race. Confrontation followed as the man accused the firemen of speed while recounting a historic blaze. The exchange escalated until police intervened to separate them.
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Dakota Bell
Mitchell
Jim
Merely a Bait. Woonsocket News
A terse note from Woonsocket reports a Duluth Watertown and Pacific survey extending from Woonsocket northeast toward Wessington Springs. The piece hints at possible plans to build a war effort, though it reads as a maneuver to bid from Huron and secure Mitenel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woonsocket News
Duluth, Watertown & L’acitic
Woonsocket
Wessington Springs
Huron
Mighty small outcome in asylum investigation dispute
Expression of greater disapproval toward the trustees marks a tiny result for the asylum inquiry. The situation suggests the effort and trouble yielded little gain, rendering the overall venture scarcely worthwhile.
Corner stone laid at Congretational college in Redfield
A corner stone was positioned at Redfield for the Congregational college. An empty store at Wheatland was blown by dynamite on the Fourth, with no clues to the culprits. Dakota Press Association meeting planned at Big Stone Lake likely July 26 27 and 25. County officials in Codington offer free strychnine to kill gophers. Prohibition petitions move toward local option in Codington County. Vandalism at Gov Church’s lake home. lights broken and bones tossed through a broken sash. Nearly 300 attended Oakwood encampment in Brookings County Tuesday. President McLouth spoke morning, Prof Updyke and Gen Allen afternoon.
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Congregational College
Redfield
Wheatland
Dakota Press Association
Big Stone Lake
la Moure
Codington County
Gov. Church
Lake Byron
Oakwood
Brooking County
Property owners abutting south side seek legal remedy
The text notes a concern by owners holding one half of the property that abuts the south side seeking to pursue a legal remedy. The fragment indicates a dispute over boundary or access rights likely requiring court action or intervention by authorities.
City Council Orders Sidewalk Built on West First Street
The owners along West First Street between Main and Duff petitioned for a sidewalk. The Mitchell City Council orders a eight foot wide pine sidewalk to be built by the property owners within thirty days of publication, with pine crosswalks and nailed stringers. J. P. Mentzer is mayor. J F. Kimpann clerk. June 80, 137.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West First Street
Main Street
Duff Street
City of Mitchell
J. P. Mentzer
JF. Kimpann
Sidewalk Resolution for West Third Street Matthell
The City Council of Matthell approves a sidewalk along the south side of West Third Street from Main Street to Duit Street. Property owners must construct a six foot wide concrete sidewalk with specified thickness and materials within 30 days, per notice dated June 30, 1887.
Sidewalk Resolution For Lawher Street Property
Mitchell city council orders sidewalk construction by owners of east side properties on Lawher street between First and Second streets. Sidewalk six feet wide, two inches thick, six inches tall, fastened with 20d nails. Deadline ninety days from June 30, 1887, Mayor T P Mentzer, Clerk F Kimball.
City approves Kimball street sidewalk plan on east side
The Mitchell city council orders the owners of one half of Kimball Street between First and Fifth Streets to construct a six foot wide pine sidewalk facing east. Crossings will be pine lumber on stringers and must be completed within thirty days of notice. Attest T F Mentzer J P. Kimball Mayor. Clerk. June 30 1877.
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West Third
Main Street
Duit Street
City of Matthell
West Third Street
Maini Street
Nth Street
Sail
Humber
Sail Property
T. FP. Menrzka
J.P. Kimball
Kimball Street
First
Fifth Streets
City of
Mitchell
T. F. Mentzer
City Moves To Install Sidewalk On West Lawler Street
The Mitchell city council approves building a six foot pine sidewalk along the west side of Lawler street from Fifth Street to the alley between Seventh and Eighth streets. The property owners must construct within 30 days of notice, using specified lumber and stringers. Attest, J F Kimpar, T F Mentzer, Mayor. June 2, 1587.
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Lawler Street
Pitth Street
Seventh and Eighth Streets
City of
Mitchell
Fifth Street
J.F. Kimpar
Sidewalk Petition North Sixth Street Mitchell 1587
The owners of one half of the property along the north side of Sixth street between Kimball and Lawler petition for a six foot pine sidewalk with two inch lumber and stringers, to be built within thirty days by the described property owners. The project includes a pine crosswalk, also two inches thick, on stringers. T. F. Menitzer, Mayor. J. F. Kinnater, Clerk. June 0, 1587.
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Sixth Street
Kimball
Lawler
City of
Mitchell
Lawler Streets
T. F. Menitzer
J. F. Kinnater
Hughes County at the Fair in Mitchell Exhibition
Pierre Free Press urges Hughes county representation at the territorial fair in Mitchell starting September 26 for six days. The county is expected to showcase grain vegetables and stock. Separately a Palestine society buys land in Palestine to found Catholic stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Free Press
Hughes County
Mitchell
Palestine Society
Palestine
New Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange Rising in New York
The rapid growth of New York business spurred the creation of the Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange. It plans a grand building at Exchange Place and Broadway, with 2403 members, 120 offices, and four office floors above a main trading floor. The venture absorbs several older boards and exceeds the old exchange in membership, signaling ongoing activity and expansion. Also included is a lighthearted tale on a hat with a panel that slips to drop eggs, used by a papers carrier on a suburban route.
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New York Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange
New York City
Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange
Exchange Place
Broadway
Yair
Noted
Stock Exchange
Exchange
Stean
New Exchange
New York Mining Stock Exchange
National Petroleum Exchange
Miscellaneous Security Board
American Mining Board
New York Petroleum and Stock Board
Philadelphia
Death of W. E. Sheridan Actor of Many Roles
The actor W. E. Sheridan died in Australia after a versatile stage career. Known for Louis XI in theatre, he supported John T. Raymond, worked with Julia Dean Hayne, and led for Lucille Western, Charlotte Thompson, and Adele Belgarde. He began in Halifax in 1879 and first toured Australia in 1882. He married Louise Davenport and Mamie Sheridan briefly. He starred in The Danites and The Duke's Motto and was praised for his dialect Italian in Our Boarding House with Robson and Crane.
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W. E. Sheridan
Australia
Louis XI
John T. Raymond
Julia Dean Hayne
Lucille Western
Charlotte Thompson
Adele Belgarde
Halifax
Louise Davenport
England
Mamie Sheridan
Long Island Sound
Sarah Hayes
Sheridan
Boston
Robson
Crane
New York
The Bloomington Humorist Hutchins Recalls Career
George L. Hutchins, editor of The Bloomington Sunday Eye, recounts a career across Chicago, St. Louis and Denver papers. He describes reviving The Sunday Eye in Chicago and later returning to Bloomington, noting a 45,000 circulation and a light, humorous persona.
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Bloomington
Sunday Eye
George L. Hutchins
Ills
Chicago
St. Louis
Denver
Nature
Clinton
Illa
John H. Oberly
Civil Service Commissioner
Daily Bulletin
Hutchins
Rndh
Notable Americas of Private Lives and Public Figures
A collage of brief notes on public figures and events: Bancroft manages eight typewriters while a statue of Linnmns is planned in Chicago. California governor Bartlett improves but cannot yet return to duties. French chocolate magnate M Menier tours the U.S. Adelebert college presidency offered to Herbert Adams. Howells’ son enters Harvard. Various anecdotes about Daniel Lamont, Armour son, Dan Rice marrying a Texas ranch owner, and Lew Wallace’s wide career. Gossip on Keats letters for sale and Jay Gould’s ongoing ill health and workload.
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Bancroft
Linnmns
Chicago
Stockholm
Bartlett
California
M. Menier
France
Thomas Ochiltree
Indiana
Col
Thomas Porterhouse Ochiltree
Adelebert College
Cleveland
Col Daniel Lamont
Daniel
Albany Artus
Philip D. Armour
Dan” Rice
Cincinnati
Robinson
Lavaca County
Tex
Rice
Lew Wallace
Monte Cristo
Rumford Corner
Maine
Governor Long
New York
Keats
Fanny Browne
Jay Gould
New Hampshire Mount Hugging to Become Noted Resort
Mount Hugging in New Hampshire plans to leave a summer hotel and rival Kissimmee Florida as a pleasure resort. Saratoga visitors observe the expanding cottage colony and note the rich quality of new arrivals. White Mountain hotel student waiters will accept certified checks from visiting millionaires to expedite their classical education.
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Mount Hugging
New Hampshire
Kissimee
Fla
Saratoga
White Mountain
Fashionable trends and a bridal life policy surprise
A survey of season fashion notes mentions short bonnets, tiny sleeves, Frances Cleveland turbanals, and ruffles on fabrics plus color harmonies. A bride’s wedding gift was a life policy for 25000 dollars, while pug dog attendance sparked amusement at the ceremony. Baseball notes follow with player updates and team perspectives across New York, Boston, Pittsburgh, and Chicago clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Cleveland
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Dakota News
Dakota
Washington
Wooder
Tiny Sture
Hyatt
Lawher Street
First Street
Second Street
Lave
T. P. Mentzer
F. Kimball
Baseball
George Gore
New Yorks
Harry Wright
Yorkshire
Ewing
Richardson
Dick Conway
Barnie
Boston Blues
Jack Manning
McMaullin
Mets
McCormick
Galvin
Morris
Pittsburgs
Johnson
Welch
Gore
Chicagos
Ryan
Joe Gerhardt
Joe
Stagg
Yale
Ted Sullivan
Indianapolis
Eau Claire
Washingtons
Radbourne
Madden
Conway
Buffalo
Chapman
Weidman
Detroit
Amusement Republic
Mitche
Newell
Jo-10
Skye Terrier
JoJo
St. Petersburg
Wild West
Bismarck
Juno
Doc
Ben Butler
Jo-Jo
Devt
A. J. Peak & CO
Mitchell National Bank
United States
L.N
Seaman
Nice Pres
NLL
Davison, Cashier
H. G. Chandler
National Bank
Paul Minneapois
Mitchell, Dakota
Iness
John D. Lawler
J. E. Gilbert
A.M. Bowolf
Pres’t
N. Grant
James Leslie
South Main St
Mitchell, Dar
Chicago & Northwestern
Ry’s
St. Paul
Sioux City
Omaha
Des Moines
Iwo
Duluth
Ashland
Superior
Chicago, St. Paul
Minneapolis & Omaha Railway
Linn
T. W. Teasdale
Mysty York el Mates
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