South Dakota Capital Fight and Rumors Across States
The piece notes Mitchell's assurances in the capital fight and reports a rumor of Gov Church offering resignation. It mentions Sioux City as a central capital possibility, Sioux Falls judicial aspirants, and a push to bring an Omaha railroad to secure votes. Local politics center on Harrisons Globe and the Republican stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
South Dakota
Harrison Globe
Mitchell
Omaha
Blaine Poised for Secretary of State Post Says St Paul Globe
The St Paul Globe argues Blaine will perform well as secretary of state, noting he has acquired substantial wealth and will engage in work that enhances his biography.
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The
St. Paul Globe
Blaine
Public debate over Harrison cabinet selections and bank prosperity
The piece argues Democratic critiques of President Harrison for not fully heeding public wishes in cabinet appointments. It notes that public opinion would label any choice as party dictation and highlights recent bank clearance statistics showing a 15.9 percent average rise in most major cities, with three reporting declines, signaling broad confidence in the new administration.
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Harrison
United States
South Dakota Nominates Gifford and Mathews for House
The article notes strong backing for Gifford and Mathews for the lower house and almost universal consent for Judges Edgerton and Moody for the senate. It suggests South Dakota would be well represented with these men.
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Dakota
Congress
Messrs
Gifford
Mathews
Edgerton and
Moody
Senate
South Dakota
Opening of Sioux Reservation in Dakota Moves Forward
The Sioux reservation opening bill, signed by President Cleveland, becomes law and aims to open lands to settlement. It omits Indians consent provisions, a point the editorial calls a necessary abortive safeguard while noting months remain for land division, districting, and preopening arrangements.
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Sioux City Journal
Sioux Reservation
Dakota
Congress
Cleveland
White House
Northwest
Questionable scheme targets capital site for South Dakota
A critical column questions a Woon socket enterprise offering voting rights for a $1 fee to decide the temporary capital location of the new state, suggesting the plan serves projectors more than utility. The piece also notes President Hoven and Mrs. Cleveland missteps at inaugural events and the expected standards of presidential families.
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Woonsocket
South Dakota
Citizens honor Springer for capi tal relocation support
Citizens of Huron presented Non. Wm. M. Springer with a leather medal in appreciation for his services in allowing them to vote again on the capital’s location. The item suggests towns seeking the same boon should unite to present him a gold medal for insisting their work be redone.
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Huron
Wm. M. Springer
Bismarck Tribune
Pierre
Black Hills
Miller St Lawrence land deal confirmed between towns
The Miller St. Lawrence land purchase between the two towns is finalized with plans to locate the capital on the site. A prohibition campaign will start in Huron tomorrow. Delegates expect large Dakota attendance at conventions. Delegate Gifford returns from Washington for rest. Statehood and reservation opening efforts are praised by his constituents.
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Huron
Gifford
Washington
Statehood
Des Moines Leader Loses Judge Kinne Amid Press Strains
The Des Moines Leader faces hard times and parts with Judge Kinne who has long shaped the paper. A city council committee told Gov Church the body would adjourn at 11 30. Church replied he wished it had adjourned sixty days ago.
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Des Moines Leader
Dem
Judge Kinne
Gov. Church
Church
Dakota Territory legislature fades as Mitchell holds capital edge
The final Dakota Territory legislature session is described as a memory with a brief remaining existence. Mitchell’s capital status is asserted as indisputable and unrivaled, reinforcing its strong position as the leading location.
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Territory of
Dakota
Australian voting bill dies in governor’s veto
The Australian electoral bill passed both houses but failed after the governor veto. Grover Cleveland settles in New York as an honorary member of the chamber of commerce. Press endorsements indicate broad satisfaction. Dakotans celebrate the anniversary of President Washington’s inauguration on April 30. Mitchell ends the season with three trunk lines extending into it.
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Grover Cleveland
New York City
The
New York
Mitchell
Morton V P U S Inactive? Senate Deliberations Led by Ingalls
Levi P Morton holds the vice presidency while John J Ingalls is set to preside over senate deliberations, outlining leadership roles in the chamber for the current session.
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Levi P. Morton
United States
John J. Ingalls
Senate
South Dakota Displayed as Superior Agricultural Nation
The passage praises South Dakota as a premier agricultural country, stating no finer area exists and each season proves its superiority.
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South Dakota
The Wan Phrice Blessed
The piece notes that a boy with a sister is fortunate a fellow with a cousin is envied a young man with a sweetheart is happy and as a man with a good wife is thrice blessed more than all
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Bob Burdette
Minority Representation Explained by Worcester Letter
Alfred E. Wood explains to Congressman Springer the minority representation clause in the omnibus bill. The voter may cast for up to two delegates, three will be elected per district, and the minority can secure one delegate if a strong candidate is nominated. The aim is minority protection while the majority rules in the constitutional convention.
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Alfred E. Wood, Esq
Jamestown
Springer
John Doe
Richard Roe
John Smith
Illinois
Sam
Wor
M. Springer
Sioux Falls constitution may be adopted by May election
The Deadwood Journal notes broad support for the Sioux Falls constitution in the upcoming May vote. It argues the document is acceptable overall, with ample amendment powers and no strong objections, while suggesting prohibition might be better decided separately from the constitution.
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Deadwood Journal
Sioux Falls
Mall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Endorsements
An 1890s ad offers a reward of one hundred dollars for an uncured catarrh case by Mall's Catarrh Cure. It includes endorsements for J Cheney of fifteen years and lists West & Truax, Walding Kinnan Manvin, and VanLassen as Toledo druggists and a bank cashier. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as an internal remedy affecting blood and mucous surfaces, priced at 75 cents per bottle and sold by druggists.
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Mall
Toledo
OH. Vanilassen
Toledo National Bank
O. Hall
The Gross Earnings Tax Report From Railroads
The gross earnings tax due from railroad companies before August 15 totals 414000 dollars. Currently 287000 dollars are payable. Of the 414900 dollars, 83600 goes to South Dakota counties, 196000 to North Dakota counties, and 5135000 to the territory, though 20000 would have resulted from the other system.
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Bismarck Tribune
South Dakota
North Dakota
Plankinton Man Seeks Territorial Surveyor General Post
B I Sullivan of Plankinton announces candidacy for surveyor-general of the territory, aiming to hold the influential western office.
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B. I. Sullivan
Plankinton
The
Territory
The President Prays at Dawn in White House Routine
Washington report notes Gen Harrison maintains daily family worship despite political strain. Mrs. McKee recalls the habit, saying the president values prayers before breakfast and will keep the custom in the White House. The piece cites support from the Bismarck Tribune regarding postwar politics and county commissioners.
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Washington
Harrison
White House
Woonsocket capital scheme faces stockholder backlash
The Aberdeen News warns against a Woonsocket plan to locate a capital on company land by selling stock. It argues directors and friends would profit by buying land cheaply and selling it to the corporation at inflated values, urging stockholders to vote for a rightful site.
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Aberdeen News
Woonsocket Capital
Presidents ride to capitol linked by Indiana ties
The report notes that Cleveland and Harrison rode to the capitol on inauguration day marking a rare event since 1541 when Harrison and Van Buren rode together. It highlights that in both cases the winners were grandfather and grandson linked to Indiana history, while the unsuccessful men were New Yorkers from the same democratic political tradition.
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Minneapolis
Cleveland
Harrison
Capitol
William Henry I Harrison
Martin van Buren
Jackson
Indiana
Montgomery Sears Astor of modern Athens of Boston wealth
Albany Argus reports chief Boston capitalist Montgomery Sears inherited 9 million from Joshua Sears who built a fortune from a tiny grocer business and Lake Levee gains. Monty challenged the will to seize full estate then accumulated further holdings, joining elite clubs, owning a steam yacht and a fine violin collection.
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Boston
Montgomery Sears
Astor
Athens
Joshua Sears
Josh
Lake
Monty
Sears
Albany Argus
Personal calling cards proposed to ease social disputes
A stationer describes a plan to use a set of personal cards to avoid scenes during gentlemanly disputes at social events. Cards bear humorous insults and are shuffled for use, replacing confrontations with discreet card exchanges as a new social experiment.
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Pera
Entering the Kingdom Message in Lesson XI Sermon
A devotional analysis of Mark 10:13-32 focuses on Jesus blessing children, the dangers of wealth, and the call to enter God’s kingdom as humble, dependent believers. It compares Christ’s teaching with Matthew and Luke, urges rebirth, and explains the rewards and costs of discipleship.
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Hoffman
Philadelphia
Jesus
Jerusalem
Matthew
Israel
Josh
Christ
Luke
Baba
Palestine
New
John iii
God
Moses
Egypt
Paul
Jesus Christ
Peter
Newsboy Knightly Aid Sparks Rags to Respect
A New York newsboy, racing to sell papers, spots a blind man waiting to cross Third Avenue. He hurries to guide the man across, then buys papers and assists further, while a passerby witnesses the act and reflects on street chivalry. The scene highlights a ragged boy’s quick, unselfish aid and a brief, moral moment on the crowded city block.
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Thirty-fourth Street
Third Avenue
Fassers
Evening News
New York
New York Herald
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Gann Valley
Mellette
Carland
the Astor
Chicago
D. M. Stearns
W. G. Mervin
Fort Leavenworth
Gerlock
Gerlock Brewery
Milwaukee
San Francisco
Royal Sane ‘Ly
Ovat Ina Bower Ts Co
Wall St. N.Y
Ayer
Dr. J
Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mass
Mitchell, Dakota
John D. Lawler
J. E. Gilbert
A. M. Bowdle
Vice Press
N. Grant
Solia
Stinson & Co
Portland, Maine
M. Ferry & Co
M. Ferry &Co
Uaralis Endexs
Gauligewerst
Brersporson Ang
Addresa
Fersys CO
Betroit
Bich
Montgomery Ward & CO
Michigan Avenue
Agi
America
Truk & CO
Box
Augusta
Maine
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