Senate labor pay gap and tax notes in era report
The piece recalls Hanna's mine paying five percent more to laborers in the coal district and notes three 1787 tax-docket entries for George Washington with a marginal quip about taxes. It covers Minnesota's pardon board not freeing the Younger brothers, court authority over state educational boards, and a GOP sugar bounty retreat amid tariff debate.
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Mark Hanna
Greensburg
Court House
George Washington
Minnesota
Missouri
Philadelphia Heiress Marries Irish Housemaid in Satirical Union
A wealthy Philadelphian wedded his Irish housemaid in a witty rebuke to American heiresses chasing English titles. The bride is described as a educated, well born young woman who may prove a better wife than the titled Englishman could be for the heiresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Haglishman
Lockhart to visit Black Hills for state business
The Pierre Capital says Hon. J. L. Lockhart will depart in the morning for the Black Hills to handle state affairs. The paper praises his performance as commissioner of school and public lands. An investigating commission presented vouchers to Auditor Mayhew for payment, but the auditor will wait for attorney general opinions on legality and funding before acting.
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Pierre
J. L. Lockhart
Black Hills
School and Public Lands
Lockhart
Investigating Commission
Mayhew
Conway
Judicial campaign forecast in this circuit hints at intense contest
A correspondent from Chamberlain writes to the Argus Leader predicting a hot judicial convention in the circuit. He notes a large field of prospective nominees and warns Republicans must contend with strong rival fusionist elements. He expects Lincoln party stalwarts to push for good government and sound money in the battle ahead.
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Chamberlain
Argus-Leader
Judicial Campain
Lincoln
Salt River
Senator Kyle on tariff bill paces cautious support
Senator Kyle states he neither opposes nor fully supports the tariff bill. He says he did not obstruct its passage and hopes it brings prosperity. He notes some provisions are not favored but many are good, and he is not fully aligned with the silver issue. He cautions against blocking passage and urges public acceptance if prosperity follows.
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Kyle
Prosperity to South Dakota Shown by Farms and Creameries
Eugene Lewis notes prosperity across South Dakota with abundant lumber sales and new creameries. Elevators rise at railroad stations as farmers gain stability through monthly milk payments, reducing debt. Authorities say farmers paid off about a million dollars of indebtedness in the past year while holding much of the harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Lewis
Argus-Leader
South Dakota
Congress and global and regional financial topics in brief
A Washington special notes Senator Kyle plans a Europe trip this week while Senator Pettigrew, with Hawaii, heads to Japan in August. Alaska gold finds prompt Britain to consider boundary moves. Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana farmers expect roughly five million dollars more for this year's wheat. Chicago courts struggle to convict Spaulding of embezzling state university funds as proving intent remains the hardest hurdle across multiple charges.
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Washington
Kyle
Europe
Pettigrew
Hawaii
Japan
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
Chicago
Spaulding
State University
Conklin Defends Hugitt Over Sioux Falls Press Attack
Water town Public Opinion recounts S J Conklin defending Marvin Hughitt president of Northwestern railroad from harsh editorial. Conklin emphasizes coal and feed shipments that aided South Dakota during crises, highlighting railroad concessions and state needs.
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Watertown
S. J. Conklin
Marvin Hugitt
Northwestern Railroad
Sioux Falls Press
Mr. Hughitt
South Dakota
Mr. Conklin
Committee to Probe State Affairs in Pierre
A committee appointed to investigate state affairs at Pierre has begun examining the auditor's department. Members are unsure if they will be paid for their service and plan to work a few days before introducing a bill to test whether the state is liable for payment without a prior appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Sioux Falls Press Critiques McKinley Admin Over Appointments
The Sioux Falls Press criticizes the McKinley administration for old societies not being recognized and questions why Gov. Lee did not fill state appointments with veterans. It argues a law requires such appointments and urges the Press to focus on local duties before commenting on national affairs.
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Sioux Palls
Gov. Lee
Tariff Bill Conference Report Passes House At Midnight
The conference report on the tariff bill was adopted by the House at midnight by a 115 to 1 vote. Debate lasted twelve hours, mostly Democrats trading personal tilts as they argued over former records. Ten Democrats and one populist opposed. Dingley and Payne of New York supported. At noon the measure returned to the Senate to await unity or dissatisfaction among Senators.
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United States
Martha
House
Dingley
Payne
New York
Senate
South Dakota Debt Paydown Noted In Washington Report
Washington reports a scramble among money lenders in South Dakota for food loans at 6 or 7 percent, with little at the legal limit. Sioux Falls loan agents praise four years of notable debt repayment, claiming $50,000,000 could cover debts liquidated. The state’s creamery industry yields $3,000,000 yearly and livestock $25,000,000, with farm products and related earnings expected to reach $100,000,000 in 1897 for 350,000 residents.
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South Dakota
Washington
Sioux Falls
D. L. McKinley
Brookman Prolonged Protest At Board Meeting
The Yankton Press notes Brookman known for coal bid fame spoke at the second meeting of the board of charities and corrections. He claimed a letter to W J Sibbison, a board member, was withheld, preventing a second hearing. The article criticizes the claim as shallow given the board’s actions.
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Yankton Press
Dakotan
Brookman
Board of Charities and Corrections
W.J. Sibbison
Brookman Letter Seen as Fake Says Sibbison
The Sioux Falls Press published a letter from Brookman, but Sibbison denies ever receiving it. He notes a three week gap between the board meeting and the letter's appearance, calling the missive a genuine fake aimed to undermine the outfit. Brookman backed off his proposition and now his allies cannot escape accountability.
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Brookman
Sibbison
Andersons cattle accepted by Rosebud inspector after dispute
John Anderson of this city delivered cattle to Inspector McCollum at Rosebud agency. Initially 580 head offered for 400 head contract were rejected over contract wording. It was later found cattle born and raised north of Nebraska and free of Arkansas or Texas blood met requirements, and 400 head were accepted for distribution among Rosebud stockmen, with 200 calving alongside.
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Anderson
South
Nebraska
Arkansas
Texas
Rosebud
Collum
Rosebud Reservation
Cement Sidewalk Program Nears Inauguration In City
City council met Thursday and condemned several Main street walks for cement replacement likely within 30 days. Three saloon licenses were issued to Fred Widmann for one year and J W Sanford for six months from July 1, totaling 2 100. About 3 600 feet of new sewerage will be installed at an estimated cost of 1 200, with location left to the committee. A new city scale ordinance received first reading and will be finalized at the next session with a weightmaster appointed. The council adjourned to Friday, July 23, to complete the discussed matters. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve praised for curing skin troubles by L. O. Gale.
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Main Street
Grand Opera House
J’red Widmann
City Treasury
J. W. Sanford
Card of Thanks From Easton and Prat Families
Friends and neighbors helped during illness death and burial of our mother. We express grateful thanks. Signed A G Easton and Be A Prat families. Also a note urging DeWitts Little Early Risers for constipation and stomach troubles by L O Gale.
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A. G. Eastton
BE. A. Prat
DeWitt
L. O. Gale
Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale in South Dakota
Notice is given that John Hornig defaulted on a mortgage to Iowa Land Company, Limited, dated March 7, ISH and recorded March 20, 144 in Davison County South Dakota. The mortgage will be foreclosed by public sale at the Davison County Courthouse Mitchell SD on Saturday June 31, 1697 at 1 PM to satisfy principal interest attorney fees and costs. The property described is the west half of section 33 in township 104 north range 62 west, containing 320 acres. Wigsor Moor Mortgaget Attorneys for Mortgagee Mitchell SD
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Sai
Emma ¥. Robinson
Richard T. Robinson
Fidelity Loan and Trust Company
Register of Deeds
Davison County
South Dakota
Mitchell
Metroolitan Trust Company
City of New York
Fidelity Securities Company
the Register of Deeds
Sioux City
Iowa
Mortgary McLenrist & Ropinson
Morteagers
Elinanah
Said
Davison
Tolman
Hell
Recorder
S. D
Clara L
Hanne Davis
Lyon & c Fates
Mortgaven
Orneys
Mortgaralles
John Cook
Sabes
Ploux Halls SD
Ison County
State of South Dakota
Fourth Ftndicial Co
Curt
Elmore W. Hunt
Andrew P. Shar
Knute Johnson
Northwer
Tange
John Couk
W. J. Hooper
Charles H. Gordimer
Cynthia
Gordimer
Mortgagors
Iowa Land Company, Limited
Mort Ae
St. P.M
Town Land Company, Limited
Winsor & Mon
John Hornig
Auth Dakota
Bute South Dakota
Uy A. D
Wis
U 5
Moreor Les
Tue Town Lamp Company
Limiter, Wigsor & Moor
Mortyuaet
Dak
Notice For Publication Land Office Mitchell SD June 28 189
Notice is hereby given that the following homestead entry has filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish his claim. David E. Brought for the north east quarter section 108 township 60 range 60. He names witnesses George Hooker Henry Rogers Henry Parry and Frank M. Rushmore all of Mirehe P D S D. The proof will be made before the Register and Receiver at Mitchell South Dakota on August 1 189. Abraham Boynton Register
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Mitchell
S. D
Ls. D
Blanche E. Hinsey
Manny
Ambrose Curtis
Gilbert C. Randall
Jonh P. Lindahl
Aaron Lindahl
P.O
Taze- Well
Ilinois
Abraham Boyston
David E
George Hooker
Henry Rogers
Henry Parry
Frank M. Rushmore
Abraham Boynton
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David Bennett Hill
Alaska
Great Britian
John Anderson
Dr. Pierce
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
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N. Y
Pierce
Common Sense Medical
D. W. Collins
Phillip Lafortune
Richard Lang
H. P. Hubbard
D. H. Groves
E. W. Kerr
John Wayer
Dr. King
Mitchell, S. D
John Gleason
Hood
L. O
Gale
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