American Influence Abroad Ahead of Bank Rate Change
London unexpectedly cut the Bank of England discount rate amid gold abundance in the United States. The U S treasury holds nearly 250 million in gold, with US banks well supplied, supporting world money markets and easing international finance. Dr Pearsons gift to Beloit College amounts to 200000, conditional on 150000 raised by the college. The Kimball Graphic disputes M L Fox’s quoted speech on Declaration Day, echoing Brookings reports.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
America
London
Bank of England
Atlantic
England
South Africa
Balfour
House of Commons
United States
Germany
Russia
Paris
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Kimball Graphic
M. L. Fox
Graphic
Brookings
McKinley third term hopes fade as rivals vie for nomination
The Commoner notes President McKinley will not seek a third term, forcing Bryan to pursue the presidency anew. With several men eager for the nomination, the party faces intense early posturing, though the convention remains years away.
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McKinley
United States
Growth in South Dakota Amid New Political Currents
South Dakota sees broad growth activity as construction advances across the state. A new allied third party movement surfaces after Kansas City meetings, drawing on populist ideas like public utility ownership, initiative and referendum, a graduated income tax, and direct senatorial election. Bryan is eyed as a potential leader, with aims to shape national policy in 1904.
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South Dakota
Third Party
Missouri
Kansas City
United States
Bryan
National Party
Sheriff Joseph Miller Stops Lynching in Georgia
A sheriff in Georgia stood against a mob to protect a prisoner. He ordered deputies to fire when the crowd demanded keys, killing one man and wounding others. The mob retreated, and the sheriff arranged transport to keep the condemned until due process. May his example reduce lynching.
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South
New York Independent
Georgia
Joseph Miller
British Tactics Called Out After Boer Setback Near Welmaansrust
The Philadelphia Press notes Boers continue to foil British plans near Welmaansrust about 100 miles from Pretoria, blaming poor picketing and scouting for defeats. It cites Gen Buller resisting Chute’s call to alter tactics, while noting the war has produced 19,713 deaths this year and a lasting British manpower drain since October 1899.
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Philadelphia
Welmaansrust
Pretoria
Buller
Chute
South Africa
Democratic shift ends populism influence or democracy drift
The piece argues that both major parties are abandoning populism and democracy trends. It cites the Chicago Chronicle urging Democrats to renounce populism, labeling free silver as dead due to public repudiation, and notes the “terrorism” of populism fading, urging a future complete renunciation to avoid a worse outcome.
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East
Middle West
Chicago Chronicle
Julius Caesar
Quick Relief for Astin
Miss Maude Dickens of Parsons Kaneé writes of eight years with severe asthma and multiple near fatal attacks. After using Poley’s Honey and Ter she reports immediate relief each time, praising the remedy. S. H. Sealtio.
Sioux Falls Wins 5 to 1 Over Mitchell in Rainy Roundup
Mitchell and Sioux Falls met at the ball park with low attendance and a short, fast game. Jimmie Rogan pitched well for Mitchell fanning top Sioux Falls batters while fielding misplays aided Sioux Falls. Haney pitched for Sioux Falls and the Canaries benefited from errors, earning a victory despite Mitchell’s solid hitting. Postgame, Mitchell released Durick and Peterson and wired three new players as they plan another trip. A Friday game was postponed due to wet grounds with a small crowd likely to attend.
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Ball Park
Mitchell
Sioux Falls
Jimmie Rogan
Geo. Douthit
Miller
Peterson
Durick
Eooley
Jafastone
Haney
Canaries
H. G. Nichols
Flandreau
Nichols
Cattle Rustlers Threaten Island Cache Near Chamberlain
Lawmen and cattle owners organize a 15 man posse to raid an island in the Missouri River, about forty miles from Chamberlain, where an armed gang guards an estimated 300 head of stolen cattle. Inspector from the Black Hills district aided by local officials aims to break up the ring after a reported failed attempt. Douglas Webster of Minneapolis said the hunting party returned from the island with updates on the rescue effort.
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Chamberlain
Black Hills
Missouri River
Charles Mix County
Douglas Webster
McCaull, Webster & Co
Minneapolis
Cattle Rescue Delayed by Wet Roads on Island
A man reported obtaining about 30 head of stolen cattle and cited heavy rain and mud making it impossible to reach the island to recover the remainder. He added officials would attempt another rescue attempt later.
Mull's Pioneer Kidney Cure Advertisement Notice
Payable at First National Bank. A bank draft for one dollar is placed in each box of Mull's Pioneer Kidney Cure. Dropsy diabetes and Bright's disease are the result of kidney disease. Don't neglect your case too long. Take a sure remedy Mull's Pioneer Kidney Cure. If you get no benefit cash the draft found in each box. 25c and 31. For sale by J. A. Ferris.
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Mull
Bright
J. A. Ferris
Local notices and community events in Mitchell
Local items report births and travels of residents including a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Michael Bree nahan and departures of several families for visits. Baseball results feature Sioux Falls Canaries beating Flandreau 10 0 and Aberdeen defeating Fargo 4 0 at Big Stone Lake. Public notices include church sermons on the Sabbath and a Parkston Fourth of July celebration. Mitchell figures note H V Hinch’s visit and Jack Murphy’s Fourth of July boxing plans with potential opponents Ryan and Ebb.
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Frank Campbell
Sanborn
Iowa
Bertha Gaul
Elkader
Virgil Boyles
Ireland
Ind
Boyles
Sioux Falls
Flandreau
Canaries
Aberdeen
Fargo
Big Stone Lake
Mitchell
Parkston
Jack Murphy
Pipestone
Murphy
Nho
Ryan
Chicago
Ebb
Sioux City
Loft Garden
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Yankton
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Michael Breenahan
Ed. Beebs
Canon City
Colo
R. N. Asierson
LaCrosse
Wis
E. Spangler
Hot Springs
S. D
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J. H. Ferris
Tomlin
T H. Youngman
Methodist Church
H. V. Hinch
J. M. Wood
McLean
Dr. J. H. McLean Medicine Co
St. Louis
Plano
Jones
John Deere and Sattley Company
John Deere
Sattley
D. W. Collins
Priest American Production
J.h.tisbin & Sons
Selsingly
Bidwell Land & Loan CO
Whighell National Bank
U. S
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N.L. Davison
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W. M. Smith
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