Mitchell Riots and Prohibition Debate Highlight Local Press
A mix of opinion pieces reflects on last Sunday’s disturbance tied to prohibition, contrasts with past open saloons, and questions accountability. The Sioux Falls Sioux City feud over a State Fair special train prompts broader regional interest, while notes on press roles and a Milwaukee well-transport agreement conclude with praise for railroads aiding South Dakota production.
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Mitchell
Sioux
Sioux City
Chicago
Des Moines
Omaha
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Queen City
Stow City
Propose Mass Meeting of State Republican Editors
The Brookings Register discusses calling a mass meeting of Republican editors from across the state to plan for the upcoming campaign. It suggests Huron as a gathering point, with Mitchell and central locations considered, urging editors to meet in September to align views and agree on action for the important campaign.
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Brookings Register
Huron
Ehiron
Tom Republican
Republicans Put Party First in 1892 SD Senate Issue
The Plankinton Standard notes good Republicans care more about preparing the party to carry South Dakota in the 1892 struggle than about naming the successor to Hon. R F Pettigrew in the U S Senate.
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Plankinton
South Dakota
R.F Pettigrew
U. S. Senate
Tariff debate urged through price comparisons before McKinley act
Republican papers advise readers to compare current prices with pre tariff levels to judge tariff effects. The piece notes Marietta Bones seeks a high license while Sister Bones targets notoriety. The article predicts the nation will learn the need for a fixed honest financial policy before parties set views.
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Marietta Bones
Sister Bones
Railroad Presidents Meet in New York Adopting Rate Talk
The Advisory Board of Railroad Presidents' Association met at the Windsor hotel July 15 in New York with major Western roads represented. They discussed joint agencies for competitive business, car mileage, and potential rate reductions while postponing action on joint agencies to the October session. A 30-cent floor rate between St Paul and Boston was announced by Soo Line and Canadian Pacific, threatening Chicago-St Paul lines revenue and the long and short haul clause. The Western Grain and Stock Exchange in St Louis announced closure of bucket shops next Saturday, with remaining deals settled then.
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Chicana
Soo Line
Canadian Pacific
St. Paul
Boston
New York
Railroad Presidents’ Association
Windsor
Jay Gould
Ith
United Press
Gould
St. Louis
Lost Child Reunited Through President Cleveland Letter
A crippled Civil War veteran, B F Balch, long sought his daughter who was abducted as a child. A letter to President Cleveland about his pension request became a national story after a Washington correspondent spread it, leading the daughter to learn of her father’s location and prompting a heartfelt reunion after fifteen years.
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Cleveland
Cnampriuain
B. F. Balch
Crow Creek
Balch
Missouri
Braceler
Fargo
N. C
Washington
Texas
Yig
National Y P S C Convention in Minneapolis Draws Large Attendance
The National Convention of the Y P S C in session in Minneapolis reports an attendance of 12 000 to 15 000. Delegates describe the society as a powerful church auxiliary enlisting many youths who might otherwise not be engaged. The organization is praised for its non sectarianism breadth and liberality of action.
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Minneapolis
Auditor Taylor under fire over Ficery closure timing
Democratic papers criticize Taylor for delaying the Ficery closure to score political effect while he contends he acted fairly for all interests, aiming to protect innocent purity holders from loss. The dispute centers on partisan motives versus prudent governance and public protection.
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Taylor
Figery Company
Anne
Sioux City Corn Palace Exhibit Sparks State Editors Debate
Alexandria Journal notes editorials from the Sioux Falls Press and Huronite opposing South Dakota involvement with Sioux City during the Corn Palace exhibit. Huronite says it favors an exhibit but urges avoiding Sioux City. the Press argues Sioux City should have no role with South Dakota.
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Alexandria Journal
Sioux Falls
Huronite
South Dakota
Sioux City
Corn Palace
Sui cide talk stirs Beadle county readers
A fragmented letter jokes about young men and suicide linked to attractive women and a neighbor's advice. It asks how a man who dies by his own hand in the east could reach Beadle county, suggesting irrigation might alter perception and noting a misunderstanding with Dakota.
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Hurontig
Headle County
Beadle County
St Fay Paradise
Dakota
Cyclonic Reorganization at Post Office Department
Washington reports a plan to transfer the appointment division from the first assistant postmaster general to the fourth assistant, creating a largely new executive branch structure. The first assistant would become acting postmaster general, freed from routine cases, with the chief clerk reporting to the first assistant on departmental matters.
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Wen Wee
New York
Washington
Post Office
Milwaukee Chicago Elevated Electric Railway Formed
A Milwaukee formed corporation with Milwaukee Chicago and St. Paul interests pools 10 million dollars to build an elevated electric railway linking Milwaukee and Chicago. The venture plans an intercity line to span the two cities and boost regional transit.
Scotland Republican Appears From Local Press Launch
The Scotland Republican by J. O. Lee & Co. debuts on our exchange table as a promising Republican voice. The Citizen of Scotland is praised as a solid local paper, while Democratic support for the field may spur Lee’s enterprise to advance the “g. 9. p.” effort in a brisk, contested political climate.
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Scotland Republican
J. O. Lee & Co
Citizen of Scotland
Messrs. Lee
Comne
Wisconsin Census Bulletin Details 1880 Population by County
The census shows Wisconsin population at 1,686,880, up 28.23 percent since 1870. Gains center on Milwaukee Ashland La Crosse and Kanabec counties. Fond du Lac shows a 6.01 percent drop. Other counties with decreases include Dodge Giraut Iowa Lafayette Ozaukee Washington.
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Wisconsiies
Aveys Leader Seeks Audience From Polar Press
The piece notes the difficulty of pleasing both the rabid party organ and a high-toned non-partisan journal. It comments on the struggle to satisfy diverse editorial voices within the exchange.
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Aveys
Forest Fires Threaten Chippewa County Areas in Michigan
Fires rage across Chippewa county and nearby Canadian territories. Settlers are burned out as three months without rain leaves forests parched and smoke obscures sun. Rivers hindered by smoke while locals fight fires with little progress. rain is desperately needed to limit damage.
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Michigan
Canada
Sauit Stz
Marig
Mich
Chippewa County
Canadian Territory
Milla
Gates
Raber
Wellaburg
Scammon Cove
Drew's Resignation Accepted by Comptroller
The comptroller of the currency received the resignation of National Bank Examiner Drew of Philadelphia and accepted it immediately in Washington on July 13.
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Drew
Washineton
National Bank Examiner
Philadelphia
Railway Officers On Trial In St Paul Case Sparks Probe
The United States brings suit against John M. Egan and Charles H. Holdridge of the Kansas City railway as trial opens before Judge Thayer. Key witness notes 5,000 tickets sold for 35,000 dollars with questions about reservations. Minnesota world’s fair plan seeks 100,000 by county payments. Also reports a Pa. six day sloop where Miss Cora Irons lies in cataleptic sleep at Conneaut lake.
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Kansas City
St. Paul
United States
John M. Egan
Charles H. Holdridge
Charles H. Petsch
Minnesota
St. Pau
McC. Reeve
Minneapolis
L. P. Hunt
Mankato
George N. Tamphere
Moorhead
Board of Managers
Linesville
Cora Irons
Conneaut Lake
Depredation Claims Told By Colby Instructs Filings
Assistant Attorney General Colby reports that more than 10,000 depredation claims have been filed by Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota citizens. He notes that Interior Secretary decisions give priority to earlier claims but new filings are required for all such cases.
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Aima
Washington
Colby
Ian
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Colby Des
Puzzle Solved at 1889 Paris Exposition Showed Best Sewing Machine
At the Universal Exposition of 1889 in Paris a jury of leading foreign experts awarded Wheeler & Wilson the grand prize for the No 9 family model and No 12 manufacturing model. Nathaniel Wheeler received the Legion of Honor. Customers are urged to ask for No 9 and, if unavailable, write for catalog and terms. Agents sought across unoccupied territory.
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Paris
France
America
Wheeler & Wilson
Thiat Ny
Gran Rize
Qapenonty
Nathaniel Wheeler
Legion of Onor
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Hangasper
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Olin M. Stout
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Charles Short
Iumory
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Dairy House
New Orleans
Brotherhood of Railway Conductors
William Quinn
London
Spain
J. Burd Grubb
Madrid
Hood
C. I. Hood & Co
Apothecaries
Lowell
Masa
N.B
Ei Eres Ee Lek Photographer
C.c.bras & CO
W. L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas & OE
Brockton
Scallin’s Drug Store
Champeny Bros, Ag’t
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W.S. Crouse, Mitchell,s. D
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