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Qone
We Club
Shodl
Republican
Cariral
Mitchell
Davison
Mitchell As She Is City Fact Sheet 1888 Snapshot
Mitchell features in 1888 with six churches a population around 4900 and notable infrastructure. It lists a nursery company steam laundry a brick yard private banks insurance office United States land office packing houses two opera houses a free reading room and multiple loan trusts factories and utilities. The town hosts a railroad hub with four new lines, street lighting waterworks and drainage plus elevators creameries and various manufacturing plants.
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Naional
United States Land Office
Dakota Methodist University
South Dakota
Superior Waterworks
Holly
Mitchell Invites Manufacturing Enterprises and Wholesale Houses
Railroads radiate east northeast south and west around Mitchell with four lines including Iowa & Dakota and Chicago St Paul Minneapolis & Omaha. The county seat of Davison with 15,000 population and a $30,000 courthouse sits amid rich farming land offering acres from $5 to $15. Mitchell promotes itself as a distribution point for machine implement houses and related institutions and invites manufacturing and business ventures.
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Catholic Academy
School of the Sisters of St. Agnes
Board of Trade
Building Association
Secret Societies
Knights Templar
Knights of Pythias
South Dakota
Milwaukee
Omaha
Davison County
Court House
Dakota
Iowa & Dakota
Sioux City & Dakota
Hastings & Dakota
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Mitchell
Advertising appeal for Daily Republican and Weekly Carinal readers
The editors urge Mitchell business leaders to advertise in the Daily Republican and Weekly Carinal. They argue increased circulation boosts reader numbers, attracts outside investment, and grows local wealth, benefiting advertisers and publishers alike.
Farmers Hopeful Amid Severe Weather Forecasts
The piece notes farmers in the region are hopeful despite three harsh years and compares the January Dakota blizzard to the March New York storm. Weather prophets predict remaining March storms peaking on the 27th, with the storm area reaching the Atlantic coast. It also discusses GOP unity on tariff policy and a Times canvass showing Republicans better prepared to win than four years ago despite dissension fading.
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Dakota
New York
Foster
Atlantic
Philadelphia Times
Pennylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Minnesota
Sioux Falls Paper Criticizes Secretary McCormack in Church Row
The Sioux Falls Argus Leader attacks secretary McCormack as hostile to church administration. The piece highlights the paper as a gubernatorial ally and as a frequent critic, framing the dispute as a painful split within the Democratic camp.
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Sioux Falls
Argus-Leader
McCormack
St. Paul Globe
Uncertainty in East Tariff Debate Shapes Dakota Outlook
General Allen reports widespread unease in the east over tariff legislation as Cleveland's message unsettles business leaders and investors. The Fargo Argus criticizes reservation openings as not benefiting Dakota, suggesting land remains untaken while a proposed Lake Traverse to Big Stone waterway could help, yet faces obstacles.
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Allen
Dakota
Aberdeen News
East
Cleveland
Fargo Argus
The
Argus
Pierre
Lake Traverse
Big Stone
Gulf
Pettigrew Fights Springer's Statehood Plans
Frank Pettigrew returns from Washington and tells the Sioux Falls Press that Springer aims to block any statehood. He notes the omnibus measure would have passed the Senate with five Republicans backing it but was altered to weight Dakota with New Mexico. Pettigrew warns Dakota will not gain statehood if Springer can stop it. Aberdeen supporters call Springer the Moses for Dakota's children.
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Frank Pettigrew
Washington
Sioux Falls
Springer
Senate
Dakota
New Mexico
Aberdeen
Moses
Public School Gradation Plan Urged by Davison County
Superintendent Bras of Davison County promotes a comprehensive pamphlet for grading and classifying public schools to Welch's standard. He argues a uniform, efficiently funded system boosts results, with a recorded term-end summary for each pupil to ensure smooth transitions between teachers.
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Bras
Davison County
Welch
Bras Gays
Dakota Delegateship Debate Focuses on Fitness Over Popularity
The Dakota delegateship discussion centers on selecting a truly fit representative based on work history and public service rather than political vanity. Analysts warn against boom-and-bust campaigns, emphasizing continuity in Congress and the value of steady, experienced service for Dakota’s needs.
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Dakota
Congress
House
Senate
Washington
Sioux Reservation Bill Advances in Senate
The Sioux reservation bill cleared the Senate early this morning and moves toward final approval. Three steps remain: House agreement to minor amendments, presidential signature, and Indian consent, achievable with wise, experienced commissioners aware of the Indian situation.
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Senate
South Dakota
House
Argus Leader shifts on McCormack attack and convention dispute
The Sioux Falls Argus Leader now says Secretary McCormack and M. N. Day are not opposing President Cleveland, claiming the breach in the national convention affairs is imaginary. The paper promises a striking display at the Dakota democracy territorial convention to reveal the real representative.
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Sioux Falls
McCormack
M. N. Day
Cleveland
Dakota
Twin Cities Union Discussed as Marriage Bond
Report describes the proposed union of St. Paul and Minneapolis as a marriage between the twins, calling the pair brother and sister while framing the merger as a formal union.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Judge Francis Nearing Resignation Amid Cass County Turmoil
Judge Francis again on the verge of resigning as sheriff Benton of Cass County, once chosen by Coy and Church for territorial treasurer, is said to be slated for the vacancy.
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Francis
Benton
Cass County
Coy
Church
Storm disrupts Dakota mail routes halting trains
A heavy storm in Iowa and Minnesota yesterday disrupted Dakota mail and express service, grounding all trains from St. Paul to Chicago and demoralizing operations for today.
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Dakota
Iowa
Minnesota
St. Paul
Chicago
Lost in New York Play Finds Great Run in Minneapolis
The revue titled Lost in New York trails a successful Minneapolis run with critics noting its brisk pace and crowd appeal. The script nods to historical figures and weather motifs in a light melodramatic frame featuring a character inspired by Roscoe Conkling.
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New York
Minneapolis
Roscoe Conkling
Secretary Vilas and Stockslager Undo Sparks’ Tarnished Work
Secretary Vilas and Commissioner Stockslager move quickly to reverse the disreputable actions attributed to the late Mr. Sparks, aiming to restore integrity and public trust.
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Vilas
Stockslager
Mr. Sparks
Major Edwards Aims for Next Legislature
Major Edwards signals intent to seek a seat in the upcoming legislature, framing his bid as a test of long-standing faith and public service within the community.
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Major Edwards
Goy. Church
SITUATION CRITICAL IN RAIL STRIKE THREAT
The Kansas City Fort Scott and Gulf system faces a near term strike as engineers and crews prepare. Union officials warn of disruption after Burlington business angers the workforce. Nettleton led activity in yards while Hitchkins delays actions until arrival.
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Kansas City
Fort Scott & Gulf
Nettleton
Carroll
Hitchkins
Fort Scott
Burlington
Strike Mania Paralyzes California Southern and Central Rail
Locomotive engineers and firemen on the California Southern and California Central roads quit work Friday morning under Santa Fe control. An embargo blocks all traffic in southern California south of Los Angeles, isolating San Diego Riverside San Bernardino and Pasadena from eastern rail service. No trouble reported on the Southern Pacific system.
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AN Francisco
California Southern
California Central
Santa Fe Company
Santa Fe
Los Angeles
San Diego
Riverside
San Bernardino
Pasadena
Southern Pacific
Central Iowa Line Engineers Threaten Burlington Car Tie-Up
Marshalltown Iowa March 19 Engineers on the Central Iowa line in the hands of Judges Love and Gresham notified Receiver Dudley they would haul no more Burlington cars after 6 pm Friday night. The management will not refuse Burlington cars and a tie-up of central freight traffic is likely.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Central Iowa Line
United States
Love and
Gresham
Dudley
Burlington
Town Central Men Leaving Their Engines Strike Rumor
Freight engineers on the Iowa Central are quitting over fatigue with nickel plate cars and leaving the company. No trains arrive from the south this morning while northbound trains run on time. Rumor says Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul engineers may join a forthcoming walkout.
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Town Central
Mason City
Iowa
Iowa Central
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
The Santa Fe Strike Lacks New Hiring Efforts
Curcaco March 19. Santa Fe officials refuse to hire new men and wait for developments. Grievance committees of eastern roads met but made no progress. An effort to unite strikes to pressure Burlington failed.
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Curcaco
Santa Fe
Burlington
Missouri Pacific engineers ask to be ordered out
A Missouri Pacific engineers delegation visited the grievance committee and asked to be ordered to strike. The request was not granted, but there is talk the road may be tied up if Union Pacific men are ordered out.
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Kansas City, Mo
Missouri Pacific Engineers
Union Pacific
One Strike Averted in Chicago Rail Roundup
A Chicago strike on the Chicago Santa Fe and California line was avoided. The halt was prevented by a leased line of the Santa Fe not yet absorbed into the system, preserving operations.
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Chicaco
Chicago, Santa Fe
California
Santa Fe
Santa
Atus
Rail help and sick crews aid Santa Fe extends aid
The Burlington and Iowa Central extended a helping hand to the Santa Fe by placing twenty one class crews at its disposal. No freight trains have run from Marshaltows since Friday as engineers were used to operate No 12 but were all found sick. All passenger trains remain on time.
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Chaco
Santa Fe
Burlington
Iowa Central
Marshaltows
Town
Bually
Ferleman
Rhode Island Republicans Nominate Ticket at Convention
The Rhode Island Republican state convention unanimously nominated Royal C. Yatt for governor, Enos Lapham for lieutenant governor, Samuel L. Gross for secretary of state, Gen. Horatio Rogers for attorney general, and Samuel Clark for treasurer.
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Phoyibpence
R.I
Royal C.yatt
Enos Lapham
Samuel L. Gross
Horatio Rogers
Samuel Clark
Snowbound Trains Halt North English Railways
Severe snow storms disrupt lines in northern England and Scotland. Several trains are buried in drifts and passengers on a stalled Sunderland to Starblepool service spent the night in their cars.
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London
England
Scotland
Sunderland
Starlepool
Supreme Court Rules Hyde Park Annexation Unconstitutional
The state supreme court has ruled Hyde Park's annexation to Chicago unconstitutional, determining the move would add 50,030 to Chicago's population. The decision affects municipal boundaries and city population counts.
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Curiaco
Supreme Court of the State
Hyde Park
Chicago
Secret of aerial navigation claimed by Coslawiche
A Russian engineer named Coslawiche asserts he has conquered the secret of aerial navigation. His machine is 200 feet long and made in 52 parts to prevent betraying the design, with components built in different parts of Europe.
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Coslawiche Fato
Europe
Chicago Herald
Garfield's Rare Speech in German Stuns Foreign Language Round
The article notes that James A. Garfield was the only president to give a speech in a foreign language, delivering a fluent oration in German to an audience abroad or at home, highlighting his linguistic skill and diplomatic flair.
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Garfield
Nasal Voices and Remedies for Catarrh and Consumption
An Englishwoman blames high nasal voices and false teeth on dry air and catarrh. She advocates Warner's Log Cabin Cough and Consumption Remedy and Log Cabin Sarsaparilla as cures, citing testimonials from Comrade Eli Fisher and his wife as proof of recovery from coughing, bleeding lungs, and catarrh.
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Warner
Eli Fisher
Salem
Henry Co
Iowa
Jose Cream
Dakota Potatoes Draw Irish Warmth to Dakota
The Sioux City Journal extols Dakota as the future Irish homeland not for politics but for potatoes. It notes drought and famine in Iowa and Minnesota with high prices, praising Dakota’s cellar of Murphies and carload shipments to potato-starved regions. Sioux City residents enjoy Dakota potatoes at 81 per bushel, described as large, smooth, sweet, and sound.
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Sioux City
Dakota
Iowa
Minnesota
Eastern Blizzard Roars In From the West
The Baltimore American laments a severe blizzard sweeping from the Dakotas into the east. It cartoonishly casts the west as hardy yet condemns the unmerciful cold, wind, rain and snow, urging the west to take back its untamed weather and end the chill.
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Baltimore
Dakota
Death of J. R. Lyman in Guaycamo from hemorrhage
J R Lyman, a 30 year old real estate dealer and bachelor, was found dead in his bed by a janitor at 7 30 this morning in Guaycamo. The death was caused by a hemorrhage occurring during the night and he was in the last stages of consumption.
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Guicano
J. R. Lyman
Mr. Lyman
Through the Senate House Sioux Bill Nearing Law
The house Sioux bill passed the senate without division today and the educational system of the bill was restored. Railroads have four years from effect to complete lines, not three from passage. A conference committee may include Dawes, Jones, and Platt, with a hard fight expected before becoming law in a few days.
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Washington
Senate
Dawes, Jones
Ark
Platt
Enthusiastic Chamberlain Peals Senate Bill News
The passage of the Sioux reservation opening bill sparked a city wide celebration in Chamberlain. Bonfires lit the streets, bells and hoots filled the night, speeches stirred pride, and the fire department kept watch as a five year old paper balloon rose toward the east with the joyful tidings.
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Chamberlain
Senate
Policeman Goggin Dies By Own Action In Chicago
Chicago records say Police officer Wm J Goggin shot himself at home on Sanborn street early today. He gained notice after rescuing three youths drifting on an ice cake in the lake weeks ago. A 13 year old father of a large family, he served six years and seven months on the force with no known reason for the act.
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Chicago
Wm. J. Goggin
Sanborn Street
Goggin
Ile
Dakota Excursionists Trapped by Snow Between Ilavana and Claremont
A passenger train from the east on the Northwestern with 150 to 200 excursionists is snowed in between Ilavana and Claremont since Tuesday night. The railroad sent a trainload of provisions yesterday, but the storm is severe and may not reach the stranded train.
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Owatonna
Minn
Ilavana
Claremont
Dakota
Republican central committee meeting set in Aberdeen
A republican central committee meeting is called at Aberdeen on March 30 to fix the time and place for the convention that will select delegates to Chicago.
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Fanrac
Republican Central Committee
Aberdeen
Chicago
Pettigrew praises Gifford for second term and influence
In a recent interview Pettigrew calls Judge Gifford invaluable to Dakota interests through strong acquaintances and experience. He credits Gifford’s Indian affairs leadership on the committee with broad benefits to the territory and surrounding regions.
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Gifford
Dakota
Committee of Indian Affairs
Rebuilding Dakota University Seeks Broad Public Aid
Town and business leaders in Mitchell urge widespread appeals to men and firms for donations to construct a new university building. The drive asks residents near and far to circulate appeals and gather small remittances, promising a grand result with universal effort. Circulars will be provided free of charge at the office.
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Dakota University
Mitchell
Advice to Mothers Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Aid
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup touted as the teething remedy of a leading nurse and physician in the United States. It claims forty years of use and millions of доволь mothers credit it with easing teething pain and curing dysentery diarrhoea griping wind and colic. It is sold at 25 cents for eight bottles.
Coal Ground Ina Cyclone Pilven Furnace
In Chester Pa a new pulverized coal spraying process by McCauley and Wiman is hailed as revolutionary for furnaces and natural gas use. The pair claims their cyclone inspired method makes coal impalpable, instantly combust, and prevents dust while boosting efficiency. Reports say Chester and Ohio manufacturers endorse the innovation and expect it to reshape future fuel use.
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Ieee
Chester
Etz McCauley
Collesian
Wiman
Staten Island
McCauley
Pacific Coast
Youngey
Tie Islander
Raymonds
Big
Ohio
Pittsboro
Boston
Co operative Housekeeping Tale and Odd Panels
Kate Fields plans for cooperative living in London revealed a shared home model where residents pay for meals and lodging but end with the organizer bearing most work. The venture failed after months as cooks and tradesmen caused losses while praise remained unshared. A Parsee fire ritual and a second anecdote about Mrs. Leonowens in Wide Awake follow with cultural curiosities.
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Kate Field
Devil Street
London
Mall
York
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