Republican State Convention Call for South Dakota 1896
The Republicans of South Dakota meet in Aberdeen on July 8 1896 to nominate four presidential electors two Representatives in Congress and state officers including Governor Lieutenant Governor and others. Delegates are allotted by county votes with no proxies and county alternates may cast full county votes. A Davison County convention is set for June 13 1896 at Mitchell to elect nine delegates and forward them to Aberdeen for the state convention.
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South Dakota
Aberdeen
Congress
Missouri River
Charles H. Sheldon
Perlee
Lawrence
Lincoln
Lyman
Marshall
State Central Committee
Lee Stover
Johnson
Davison County
Corn Palace
Mitchell
Perrys
Ererweeree Badger
Blendon
Mt Vernon
Beulah
Sie
Prosper
W. S
T. C. Born
R. D. Prescott
River and Labor Bill Passes Despite Presidential Veto
The river and herbor bill sails through with a 220 to 0 vote and promises vast funds for laboring classes. The piece notes a public welcome for the “sweet girl graduate” and hints at political shifts around Reed and the speakership. A senate debate questions a Washington Capitol frieze honoring Cleveland while omitting Washington and Lincoln.
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Cleveland
Capitol
Washington
Lincoln
Grant
Senate of the Action of the Library Committee
Hawley
Political notes swirl as 1900 South Dakota issues rise
Dr McLouth’s deposal at Brookings College draws populist governor talk. Kentucky and other delegations push for Blackburn for president while Mellette memorial urged at Watertown. Coney jailed after thumb bite fatality. Knights of Pythias report steady growth. Maine Republicans back Reed, endorsing gold standard until silver under multilateral agreement. Bromley praised for railroad post. Prohibition party splits over silver and woman suffrage.
Goodykoontz Emerges as Possible Populist Governor Candidate
The Vermillion Republic notes PF M Goodykoontz of Mitchell appears likely as the populist governor candidate though questions linger about his willingness to accept the nomination and whether his populism aligns with party lines.
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Vermillion Republican
PF. M. Goodykoontz
Mitchell
Lee
Mr. Goodykoontz
Goodykoontz
Black Hills Entrants Move Toward Republican Convention
The Black Hills delegation travels to Aberdeen with strong support. Kirk Phillips is likely renominated for state treasurer for stabilizing finances. John R Brennan seeks re election as railroad commissioner but faces Dr W G Smith and Judge Gardner’s ambitions. Senator Wilson eyes attorney general while W W Lucas and Judge Moody contest Kyle’s seat.
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Black Hills
Aberdeen
Kirk Phillips
Phillips
John R. Brennan
W.G. Smith
Sturgis
Brennan
Gardner
Wilson
W.W. Lucas
Moody Aiter
Kyle
Hills
J H Scriven Nominated for State Central Committee Chair
Four weeks remain before the state convention at Aberdeen to nominate the state ticket and elect the state central committee chair for two years. The Republican endorses J. H. Scriven, noting his long service as secretary and executive member since 1893 3, and argues he best fits the post to secure the fall state ticket and keep Kyle from the U S Senate.
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Aberdeen
State Central Committee
J. H. Scriven
J. M. Greene
Kyle
U. S. Senate
Mitchell Fire Department Honors Death of R D Welch
The Mitchell Fire Department and Mitchell Lodge No 69 of the Ancient Order of United Workmen publish resolutions mourning Hon. R D Welch a six year chief and valued public servant. They extend sympathy to his wife and family and request publication in city papers and a black drape for thirty days.
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R. D. Welch
Mitchell Fire Department
Mitchell Lodge No
Ancient
Order of United Workmen
Mitchell
South Dakota
Ross
Henry J. Mone
C. W. GiLiis
Ceas. Berguson
Watertown G A R encampment guests welcomed at home
R P Hall and F D Powere were the last to return from the G A R encampment in Watertown arriving Saturday evening. Hall was elected junior vice commander of the department. Both men praised Watertown residents and relief corps ladies for their hospitality. Next encampment will be at Redfield. Mothers urged to use Chamberlains Cough Remedy for croup and whooping cough. G W Richards of Duquesne Pa endorses sale. Local Milwaukee office describes mileage book safeguards. scalpers may still evade system. C C Bras attended the K P grand lodge at Yankton and earned the degree.
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Watereo
R. P. Hall
F. D. Powere
Watertown
Mr. Hall
Relief Corps
Redfield
G. W. Richards
Duquesne, Pa
L. O. Gale
University Field Day Sports Attract Fair Crowd
A crowd at the university fair grounds watched morning events with Motley winning the half mile bicycle race over Rogan and Dings. Barker won the 100 yard dash, Blanchard took the pole vault at 8 ft 11 in, and Motley claimed the two mile bicycle race.
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Fair Grounds
Motley
Rogan
Dings
Tanner
Colton
Bennett
Geo. Potter
Lamme
Scheurle
Barker
Blanchard
Kriedler
McLain
Blood Purifier Claims Restore Sight With Sarsaparilla
The ad asserts impure blood causes blindness and scrofula with ulcers and granulated eyelids. It credits Hood's Sarsaparilla as a marvelously successful blood purifier and radical cure by removing the cause to restore sight.
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Hood
Mortgage foreclosure notice from Davison County
Notice is given that the mortgage on the North West quarter of section 24, township 104, range 61 west, in Davison County South Dakota will be foreclosed by public sale. Sheriff of Davison County will sell the premises at the courthouse at Mitchell on July 25, 1896 to satisfy 731.55 principal plus 17.34 taxes and 10 attorney fees totaling 755.89.
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Frager
Enoch Troutman
Whitch
the Register of ‘Taus
Bavison
South Decota
Davison
South Dakota
Mitchell
State of
Shell
Cy Pyte
N. W
Noren
Catatyioe
Exook Troutman
T. J. Spangler
Ans 'Née
Morigen
Davison County
N. L
P. m
John.cook
J. L. Hannett
Mortgage Sale Notice in Davison County South Dakota
Notice announces foreclosure of a mortgage on the 160 acre southwest quarter of section 26 in township 101 north range 62 west. It states default on notes secured by the mortgage by Pau Tsirlay and Susipna Teshy to William H. Mortgagee. Sheriff John Cook to conduct public auction on July 21, 1896 at Mitchell Court House.
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Mortguss
Pau
Irlay
Susipna Teshy
Mortazers
Willian
H. Mortedgee
Ined
Davison County
South Dakota
Davison
Mitchell
Dakota
John Cook
William Schaetz
Aikens, Bailey & Voorhees
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Coney
Yankton
Commodore Coulson
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Maine
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Bromley
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Crti
National Prohibition Party
St. Louis
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Patterson
The
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O. O. Hover
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This City
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Eufaula
Ala
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California Fig Syrup Company
Zola
Indianapolis
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Ollie Buser
Colfax
Indiana
John D. Blacker
W. H. Coon
J. A. Berryman
Hoods
C. I. Hood & Co
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Mass
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W. J. Healey
Fourth Judicial Circuit
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Shipton
Albert E. Porteous
Ethan P. Vett
George Williamson
Ethan P
Pe R Isdae Sheeder
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