Publican Progress on Practical Lines in Dakota
A reading of the Dakota congressional speech presents figures on state wealth and per capita money in 1898 and 1899, with a table by George A. Silsby detailing bank deposits by class. The analysis highlights strong merchant and capitalist deposits, and compares farmer, miner, laborer, and professional shares, alongside notes on Puerto Rico tariff effects and a Sioux Falls labor convention report.
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Dakota
Naiue
South Dakota
George A. Silsby
National Vminer
Mulists
Onul
Sioux Falls
Washington
Idaho
Associated Press
Coeur d'Alene
House Committee On Military Affairs
Lyniz
Sulzer
Bartlett Sinclair
Sinclair
Wardner
Philippines
War Department
Sympathy With The Boers Across The Atlantic
The piece argues the United States should not meddle in Boer affairs citing long-standing policy and limited naval readiness. It claims Dutch and German support for Boers is unlikely while denouncing Boer agitators and accusing Democrats of seeking US interference for campaign gain.
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United States
McKinley
Europe
Holland
Germany
South Africa
Webster Davis
Congress
Democratic Party
Republican Platform Report Unanimously Adopted in Sioux Falls
The South Dakota Republican State Convention endorses the 1896 platform, praises McKinley era policies, commends Congress members Gamble and Burke for free homes legislation, and urges strengthened regulation of trusts, expanded railroad and mail services, and full support for McKinley at the Philadelphia convention.
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South Dakota
Republican Party
William McKinley
Congress
Ames H. Kyle
United States
McKinley
Northwest
Messrs. Gamble and Burke
Shell
Spain
Philippine Islands
Sons of America
Railroad Commission
Philadelphia
Drinking in the Philippines and the native gin threat
Chaplain Pierce reports to the adjutant general on Manila after the 1898 siege. He describes numerous native gin shacks selling fruit and tobacco at nominal prices, noting the fiery deadly liquor and its ruinous effects. Two soldiers died from its impact, despite long service and a reputation for sobriety.
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Philippines
Chaplain Pierce
Aguinaldo
Manila
Laughing Snippets From Dailies And A Jostling Parade
A collage of short humorous exchanges and light captions from newspapers, featuring witty banter about love, marriage, and daily life. The clippings showcase quips about eavesdropping, proposals, penguinlike prudence, and city life, all in a jaunty, era-appropriate tone.
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Puerto Rico
India
China
Cour D'Alene
Committee On
Flynn
Oklahoma
Galusha A. Grow
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Vessey
Missouri
North Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Mississippi
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Nevada
Louisiana
California
Indian Territory
Florida
Alabama
Lincoln Republicans
Abraham Lincoln
St. Peter Tribune
Col. Bryan
New York Sun
Stone
Indiana
Illinois
Bryan
Indianapolis Journal
Proconsultion
San Juan
Mr. McKinley
Washington Times
Pettigrew
Elsie
David
Free
Old Bay State
Golden Gate
Fair Antilles
Manila Bay
The
New York World
Marguerite
New York
Jerry Pontoon
Oliver Cromwell
Magazine
History
Rooster
Hen
Hen—Ti
Madge
Albert
Frisbie
Bunting
Detroit Free Press
State Street
Larry
Callowman
Quinn
Simms
de Fonte
Chicago Times-Herald
Ostend
Wiggins
Philadelphia Record
Ida
Baltimore American
Miss Simpson
Chicago Record
Ethel
Papa
Mamma
Tommy
Mrs. Banks
Fanny Pipers
Philadelphia Bulletin
Valeria
Mabel
Mr. Bohawk
Jimmy
Mr. Famliman
Mrs. Famliman
Edith
Philadelphia Press
Miss Chellus
Amy Bell
Momma
Zeke Grublot
Crawfoot
Stubb
Penn
Chicago
FmrenTin
Creer
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