Political Moves and Signatures Highlight Dakota News
The piece notes 4064 signatures needed for a reservation petition with 2495 secured and 2100 Indians yet to visit for 1500 more. President Harrison plans a Sabbath at Deer Park amid protests. North Dakota constitutional convention seeks a capital location vote, Devils Lake rustlers active. Fargo Argus sale of 510 shares to pay a note could shift leverage north. Senatorial race intel includes Caldwell’s speeches and Edgerton denying a Pettigrew compromise while vowing to stay in the race.
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North Dakota Constitutional Convention
Devils Lake Rustlers
Fargo Argus Company
Judge Edgerton
Sioux Walls
Pettigrew
Dakota
Press Association Plans Sixth Annual Meeting Tour
Officials prepare a six annual meeting with a two day session at Water Town and an excursion to Duluth and Sault Ste. Marie. The rule restricts excursion privileges to actual newspaper members and their wives daughters or sweethearts with no dead heads, upholding the association's honor.
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Press Association
Watertown
Duluth
Sault Ste. Marie
South Dakota convention divisions on powers under omnibus bill
Debate in the constitutional convention shows Judge Edgerton favoring defined duties while Caldwell urges discretion for amendments beyond those specified. Secretary Noble predicts liberal policy toward territories and states, with Mitchell poised for a decisive, unified push to achieve statehood amid a short, sharp fight.
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Edgerton
Caldwell
Congress
Mitchell Aims to Capture South Dakota Capital
South Dakota newspapers and residents are alerted that Mitchell backs the capital bid. The Republican reports a special campaign edition to boost the capital effort and aid local real estate businesses in Mitchell.
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South Dakota
Mitchell
Daily Republican
Jamestown Alert criticizes Mitchell Republicans over apportionment
The Jamestown Alert argues the Mitchell Republican paper should heed North Dakota delegate apportionment by population rather than vote totals. It defends a broader discussion of state affairs, cautions northern concerns, and stresses shared political loyalty across regions.
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Jamestown
South Dakota
Mitchell RembLican
North Dakota
Congress
Stutsman County
Aberdeen News
Mitchell Republican
Judge Gifford Nominated for Republican State Convention
The Parker New Era reports that after urging by friends Judge Gifford consented to be presented as a congressional candidate at the Republican state convention. He has served the people well as a delegate to Congress and should be placed again in Congress to aid the new state, with supporters asserting they are independent of any combinations.
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Parker New Era
Judge Gifford
Congress
Tuley
Chicago Board of Trade 50
Los Olivos
San Luis Obispo County
California
Santa
St. Louis
United States
American Loan and Trust Company
New York
Mercantile Trust Company
Wade
Hopkins
Saratoga
N. Y
Frank de Voe
Waterloo
H. Vb. R
Rev. J. L. Gilmord
Savannah
H.S
W. J. Webb
Washington, D. C
H. T
G. A. Gregory
Elmira
P.O. R
J. N. Grooms
Zanesville
Ohio
Hagerstown
Tracy
Navy Department
George Whitmore
Rochester
William P. Zollinger
Fifth Regiment of
Maryland
Baltimore
Mitchell in capital race urged by two powerful reasons
The speaker argues Mitchell should win the capital race to benefit the majority of South Dakota residents by placing the location where it serves the people, and to block a site with speculative interests and little regard for the general welfare.
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Mitchell
South Dakota
Sioux Falls Celebration Proves frugal success
Waterbury Messenger notes the Sioux Falls celebration cost about $25,000 after dropping one cipher. The event is hailed as a successful, well managed display showing what a show can achieve at modest expense.
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Waterbury Messenger
Sioux Falls
Northwestern states offer field for democratic campaign
The St. Paul Globe argues four northwestern states present a strong arena for Democratic outreach this fall. It asks which issue would best serve as a campaign platform, weighing the land policy of the late administration against its civil service record in the territories.
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St. Paul
Watertown Courier News Closed Over Unpaid Obligations
The Watertown Courier News office has been shut by the sheriff for non payment. The REPULLICAN hopes the closure is temporary as Watertown’s capital ambitions suffer without a daily paper during the campaign.
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Watertown Courier
Repullican
Watertown
Aberdeen banker Jumper set to run for state treasurer
Announcement notes banker Jumper of Aberdeen as a candidate for state treasurer. It recalls his 1888 bid against banker Diggs for the same office.
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Banker Jumper
Aberdeen
Jumper
Diggs
Downey Promotes Aberdeen Fair With Blue Ribbon Card
Secretary Downey of the South Dakota board of agriculture distributes unique advertising for the Aberdeen fair. His blue ribbon beauty is highlighted as one of the most attractive promotional cards.
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Downey
South Dakota Board of Agriculture
Aberdeen
Ilis
Capital fight may settle before Bates and Thorndyke finish
The article notes a looming resolution of the capital fight could occur before brothers Bates and Thorndyke complete their discussion of the issue. The fragment hints at internal debate and potential speedy settlement without detailing the parties or location.
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Bates
Brother Thorndyke
Notable Capital Campaign Favors Limited to Capital Newsrooms
In a capital campaign, few newspapers outside capital towns have openly endorsed any candidate. The stance reflects the sparse editorial support beyond major political centers and underscores the campaign’s uneven media landscape.
Aberdeen Candidate Acknowledges Run Against Sioux Falls
The speaker states she does not want the capital but asserts her right to enter the race just as Sioux Falls does, framing a claim to candidacy amid regional political dynamics. The remark highlights willingness to compete despite personal preferences and emphasizes equal access to the election.
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Aberdeen
Sioux Falls
Mitchells Bid for Temporary Capital Location Gains Steam
The prediction holds that Mitchell's candidacy for the temporary capital site will build steadily in public support until election day, signaling rising momentum for the proposal and its advocate.
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Mitchell
Capital Investment Company Eyes Central Dakota Over Sioux Falls
The Chamberlain Register argues Sioux Falls loses the capital election to a more central Dakota site due to high real estate costs and a distributed stockholder base. It notes most company members live in central Dakota and favors a location with central access, predicting about 75 percent of members vs 90 percent of stockholders would back a central site.
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Chamberlain
Sioux Falls
Dakota
Prohibition Editors Resolve to Support Constitutional Ban
At a recent convention of prohibition editors in Iluron resolutions urged South Dakota editors and all supporters to unite beyond party lines for constitutional prohibition and to maintain effort until October votes are counted. They support the non partisan prohibition organization and condemn interference with free speech in Sioux Falls. Editors thank Nuron residents for courteous treatment during the stay.
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Iluron
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Nuron
Those Awful Kids Milbank special to the Pioneer Press
A Milbank special reports that so called kid politicians in South Dakota are forming a coalition with the alliance to push veteran leaders into private life The aim is to defeat Mellette for governor Diggs for treasurer and Moody and Edgerton for U S senators The plan surfaced at a central committee meeting in Iuron and is described as fore head office seekers seeking influence
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Milbank
Pioneer Press
South Dakota
Judge Dodge
Mellette
Diggs
Moody and Edgerton
United States
Central Committee
Iuron
Stop Raising Heat Stop Wheat Decline in North Dakota Stock Focus Grows
Pioneer Press argues against overemphasis on wheat in North Dakota. It urges diversifying into stock farming, declaring the wheat policy should shift so livestock becomes the principal industry, aiming for a richer agricultural state. The piece calls wheat an incident rather than the main enterprise, highlighting North Dakota as a natural stock country.
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Pioneer Press
North Dakota
Gifford Seeks Congress Again Amid Public Demand for Action
The Aberdeen News notes Mr. Gifford is in the race for congress again. While there is general respect for his abilities, the prevailing view is he has had his share of honors. The piece emphasizes public need for energy and capacity at this time.
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Aberdeen News
Gifford
Congress
Growing Suspicion Over Commissioner Candidate Slagerty
In the Alexandria Herald a growing suspicion emerges that Frank Slagerty is operating the immigration office largely to benefit Aberdeen. The report notes concerns about potential conflict and influence within his official duties.
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Alexandria Herald
Frank Slagerty
Aberdeen
Your House on Fire and the Blood that Feeds It
An old advertisement warns of danger from impure blood damaging the body. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a vegetable tonic that strengthens kidney and liver function, purifies and enriches the blood, and vitalizes the system to guard against disease.
The Ark of the Lord and Israel's Penitent Deliverance
The lesson discusses the Ark at Kirjath-jearim, Israel's twenty years of lament, and Samuel's call to wholehearted return to God. It links prayer, repentance, and intercession to Israel’s deliverance from the Philistines, culminating in the Ebenezer milestone and a call to personal faith and service.
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Perce
Hoffman
Philadel- Pp
Kirjath-jearim
Tabernacle
Jesus
God
House of Israel
Abinadab
Israel
Samuel
Moses
Abimelech
Abraham
Satan
Hezekiah
Isaiah
Judah
Sennacherib
Amalek
Sid Samuel
John
Jehovah
Ebenezer
North Dakota Constitution Debates Move Toward Memorial
South Dakota constitutional convention reports a memorial to suspend mineral entries on school lands near cities, opposition cites lawful safeguards. memorial approved 32 to 28. Governor Mellette denounces ballot fraud and endorses secret ballot as delegates plan revisions and new rights provisions.
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P. Mclagh
G. H. Fay
John Allmen
Andrew Blewett
J. H. Matthews
A. F. Appleton
F. W. Bean
Enos Gray
E. 8. Rolfe
J. Mekride
A. Sandager
John Shuman
E. W. Chaffee
M. W. Linwell
Andrew Blatten
H. L. Holmes
A. ¥. Appleton
P. McHugh
J. J. Colton
Harvey Harris
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Parsons
C. V. Grown
L. D. Bartlett
John Stimuan
I F. Miller
H. M. Paterson
W. J. Clapp
J. Wellwood
E. $. Rolfe
KE. K. Wallace
Ruud Knowland
William Budge
J. A. Matthews
A. Q. Whipple
Richard Bennett
J Lowell
J. F. O'Brien
J. L. Colton
A.S. Parsons
Carland
A. W. A. P. Haugen
M. K. Merrinan
Lauder
N. F. Miller
J.B. Gayton
John Allen
Noble
A. Williams
J.D. McKenzie
H. M. Clarke
B. I. Spaulding
T. W. Bean
Best
William Ray
A. Douglass
R. B. Richardson
Addison Leach
A. D. Robertson
J. D. McKenzie
Roger Allin
K. D. Bartlett
P. Hangen
Tt. M. Pollo Stewett
Ezra Turner
David Bartlett
O. G. Meacham
J. E. Carland
E. W. Camp
SL V. Linwell
R.B. Richardson
M. Paulson
A. D. Flemington
C. V. Brown
J. J. O'Brien
Mellette
Purcell
North
South Dakota
Joint Commission
R. C. Wiley
National Reform Association
W. E B. Purcell
J. E. Brown
Committees at Bismarck Form 23 Panels for Session
North Dakota reporters note the constitutional convention appoints twenty three standing committees with Democrats holding three chairmanships including the judiciary. John E. Carland of Bismarck to chair Judicial, A F Appleton Crystal to lead County and Township Organization, and W E Purcell Wahpeton to oversee miscellaneous matters.
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Bismarck
N. D
R. M. Tuttle
Mandan
West Superior
Wis
Tluce
John E. Carland
Biemarck
A. F. Appleton
Crystal
W. E. Purcell
Wahpeton
Roger Allin
C. P. Parsons
C. V. Brown
J. B. Gayton
W. J. Clapp
J. I. Selby
Andrew Blewett
J. Wellwood
O. G. Meacham
Parsons
E. W. Paulson
A. W. Roy
B. R. Glick
M. I’. Hegge
Edward Lahnes
Elsper Elliott
R. N. Btevens
Elmer Elliott
A. D. Flemington
S. H. Moor
Joseph Powells
K. V. Linwell
Cdrland
KE. W. Chaffee
Wzra
Turner
Legislative Department
E. A. Williams
Roger Allip
W. IE. Purcell
Addison Leach
E. §. Rolfe
R. B. Richardson
R. N. Stevens
Andrew Slatten
J. W. Scott
Knud Krowland
Willian Budge
M. K. Merrinan
Richard Bennett
V. B. Noble
R. K. Stevens
A. D. Robertson
M. N. Johnson
W. S. Rowe
Charles Carothers
Ezra Turner
R. N. Pollock
H. M. Clarke
James Bell
G. I. Fay
M. F. Hegg
MH. A. Williams
E. W. Camp
W. Hoyt
F. D. Wallace
T. W. Bean
Knud Nowland
J. Lowell
E. Holmes
Alexander Griggs
B. I. Titivk
J. Powers
G. L. Fav
Parnell inquiry figures and Sullivan extradition note
Sosson told the Parnell commission he has not yet listed sums paid to witnesses and Le Caron's pay arrangements are unsettled. McDonald for The Times said Le Caron should be provided for, having lost government service employment. In New York John L. Sullivan case, district attorney Lindsay said he could be arrested if Mississippi governor requests to Governor Hill, noting extradition laws allow wide cross state action from Maine to California.
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Sosson
Parnell Commission
Soames
le Caron
McDonald
the Times
John L
New York
John L. Sullivan
Lindsay
Mississippi
Hill
Maine
California
Heavy Texas floods raise Color ado river. bridge spans swept away
Heavy rains in western Texas over the past week have swollen all streams and raised the Color ado river at Austin to its highest level in twenty years, rising about ten inches per hour. Plantations on the river bottoms are overflowed and fences swept away. a nearby iron bridge has lost two spans.
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Texas
Austin
Here
Colorado
Injured by Falling Walls in Moline Brewery District
An old brewery-turned-building in Moline collapsed during demolition, killing workman Henry Hagger and injuring several others as a coroner’s jury investigates. The July incident follows an earlier series of local upheavals and unrelated telegrams about legal actions, earthquakes, and notable deaths.
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Moss
Moline
Henry Hagger
A Prince’s Burden in Public Life and Ceremony
A prince must perform his duties personally, endure tedious duties, and maintain amiability. He endures seclusion and shows at exhibitions, discusses military tactics, wears foreign regimental uniforms, and speaks carefully in diplomacy. Generals tire him, but he must appear cheerful and interested despite fatigue and mock battles.
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Viyate
Temple Bar
Ward and Huxley Debate German Theological Criticism
A critical review argues against Mrs Ward and Professor Huxley on the German rationalist critique of early church history. It notes her reliance on prophecy and fiction rather than solid evidence, especially regarding the Tubingen school and Baur. The writer contends history does not support her claims and urges closer attention to her own statements.
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Huxley
Zeller
Ritsehl
Germany
Robert Elsmere
Senate Committee Probes Canadian Roads in Detroit
The Interstate Commerce Committee continued its investigation in Detroit on July 12, focusing on opportunities Canadian roads had to compete unfairly. Little new information emerged as questions centered on possible unfair practices and whether they occurred, with the panel adjourned to meet in Chicago on Monday.
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Detroit
Mich
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Chicago
Grain rates cut by Grand Trunk to New England points
News from Good News for the Farmer in Curoaco reports the Grand Trunk lowering its grain rates to 21 cents to New England points, a move described as bursting the celebratory mood in New York.
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Curoaco
Grand Trunk
New England
New York
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