Senator Kittredge to push amendments on railroad rate bill
The Sioux Falls context shows Senator Kittredge endorsing the house rate bill and outlining two amendments to extend the act to private car lines and sleeping car companies. He will press changes to curb rebates and discrimination and says other amendments may follow after careful review of the president’s message and committee evidence.
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Kittredge
South Dakota
Senate
Sioux Falls Argus Leader
Washington
Kittldege
Interstate Commerce Commission
House
Pastor Car
Appeal to voters on anti machine reform and corruption fears
The Brookings Register criticizes claims of corruption fund backing anti machine reformers, arguing they serve the people's interests against corporate influence. It cites Senator Kittredge and Representatives Martin and Burke as opposing railroad bills and warns against believing the newspaper’s corruption accusations.
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Brookings Register
Register
Senator Kittredge
Martin and
Burke
Congress
Martin
Meat Trust
Kittredge
Senate
Two-Term Record in Governor Gamble Debate
The Sioux Falls Press attacks the argument for longer Gamble tenure in Congress, urging focus on his ten-year record. It notes Gamble won in 1898 after defeats and nominations, arguing the party owes him nothing but a square deal and that his record should decide the election.
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Sioux Falls
Elrod
Senator Gamble
Howard
Gamble
Congress
Capt. Lucas
Gambe
Insurgents Gain Ground in Outlying Counties
The insurgents have built political influence in remote counties to back Crawford while spreading reports of gains. Gregory county repudiates Crawford and remains loyal to the organization as two of nine local papers endorse him. The Black Hills region counties, west of the river, stand with Congressman Martin for the senate race.
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Crawford
Gregory County
Black Hills
Martin
Senate
Petition to move national capital to Ozark region sparks real estate buzz
Citizens of Aurora Missouri petition Congress through Representative Shartel to relocate the capital to Ozark mountain country citing malaria and political safety concerns in Washington. Observers note no immediate action but real estate dealers may exploit any public interest arising from the petition.
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Aurora
Lawrence County
Missouri
Washington
Shartel
Congress
Ozark Mountain Country
Riots in Smingheld Ohio Over Negro Question
An uprising by whites against Black residents in Smingheld Ohio led to arson and assaults. State troops were deployed to quell rioters and bloodshed occurred as authorities face the conflict and urge respect for minority rights.
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Smingheld
Ohio
Mr Hall and His Mileage Controversy in Watertown
The Watertown public notes that South Dakota voters rejected a proposal to raise the attorney general’s salary. Mr Hall, after considering resignation, chose to accept reappointment, claiming personal sacrifice. He has drawn 841 dollars and 55 cents in mileage over three years, prompting calls for a clear explanation of what mileage covers.
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Watertown
Hall
All
Codington County
Congress
Codington
Sioux Falls Press backs insurgent Republicans in pledge
The Sioux Falls Press says it will back insurgent Republican candidates if they win the June state convention, aligning with ex Senator Pettigrew’s aims. The editorial notes Pettigrew’s influence and warns insurgent leaders about past betrayals and potential domination by a new machine.
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Sioux Falls
Aberdeen News
Pettigrew
St. Louis
Pettiziew
Black Hills Rallys For Unified Congressional Support
In a reported maneuver the Black Hills aim to nominate a candidate to split the solid Hills vote against Congressman Martin. The western counties are seen as unlikely to back such a move. Hills country has long backed Martin and would lose representation if he fails in the senatorship bid. Insurgents may press to join with other Republicans to challenge the stalwarts.
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Black Hills
Congress
Martin
Hills
Hills Country
South Dakota
Snowstorms and crop results in Dakota history
The article argues against assuming heavy snowstorms guarantee good crops, noting 1888 and 1897 as examples where crops failed despite severe storms. It credits recent moisture and rainfall in planting months, stating South Dakota has adapted to crop requirements with eight years of strong performance.
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South Dakota
Mitchell sympathizes with Madison after major city fire
Mitchell expressed sympathy for Madison following a disastrous Saturday morning blaze that heavily damaged the city’s leading firms. The fire began in the basement of the Masonic Temple, described as the finest building, and was virtually destroyed with substantial losses reported by several businesses.
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Mitchell
Madison
Masonic Temple
Governor Cummins and Perkins clash for Iowa governor nomination
The piece notes Governor Cummins and editor George J. Perkins vying for Iowa's governorship. Cummins, popular through two terms, faces a challenge from Perkins, a leading newspaper editor, with Perkins seen as a strong state figure and potential credit to Iowa.
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Cummins
George J. Perkins
Iowa
Gov. Cummins
Mr. Perkins
George D. Perkins
Three St Paul papers Indicted for Detailed Execution Coverage
Ramsey county grand jury indicted the Dis patch Pioneer Press and News for violating a ten year old law by publishing a detailed account of the William Williams hanging in St Paul on Web 13. The statute bans more than bare facts of executions, but the papers ran a lengthy depiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Dispatch
Pioneer Press
News
Ramsey County
William Williams
Good Salaries for Landsmen at North American Land Co
Advertises steady sales positions in multiple localities with good salary and commission. Seeks individuals familiar with their territory to show lands to customers for property sales referrals. Address 651 Andrus Building Minneapolis Minnesota.
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North American Land Co
Andrus
Minneapolis, Minn
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Butterfield
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Chicago, Ilk
Scallin Bros
Kelley Land Company
Davison
Hanson Sanborn
Wisconsin
Illinois
Indiana
Keily’s Land Company, Cor. 2d and
Lain St. Mitchell, S. D
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