Political miscellany and literary notices from a Sioux Falls press snippet
Hon Thomas Carter voices defense of the Sherman silver law and gold exports argument. Mention of World’s Fair coverage, Harper’s Black and White volumes, and Harper & Brothers upcoming releases. Notes on South Dakota politics, appointments, and local newspaper claims, with regional figures, events, and the National Cordage Trust critique.
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Thos. Carter
National Republican Committee
Louisville
St. Paul
Baring Brothers
Ex-s postmaster candidates and newspaper notes across states
Editor Ziebach of the Scotland Citizen seeks Alaska appointment as an anti fusion Democrat. Tripp Miller and LaFabre are noted as exs. Centerville Journal adopts a changed form while Harrison Globe marks nine years of operation. Editor Taylor of the Alexandria Herald claims top state-wide patronage and notes ads with three columns omitted inside.
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Ziebach
The
Scotland Citizen
Alaska
Scotland
Tripp, Miller
LaFabre
Taylor
Alexandria Herald
Herald
Republicans fix state convention date in Huron
Scotland Citizens report the Republican state central committee met at Mitchell to set the state convention for nominating supreme court judges in Huron on September 20. Only about ten of fifty committeemen attended, suggesting limited party interest. Senator Kyle Judge Tripp and National Committeeman Woods discussed South Dakota offices, with Woods preparing for a Washington trip to push actions.
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Scotland
Republican State Central Committee
Mitchell
Supreme Court
Huron
Kyle
Tripp
Woods
South Dakota
Washington
Halcyon
Coming Judicial Election in Fourth Circuit Precincts
The Coming Judicial Election reports that supreme judges are to be elected on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, with circuit court judges also to be chosen. It notes the Fourth judicial circuit covering Aurora Brule Buffalo Davison Hanson Jerauld Lyman Miner and Sanborn, and calls for a judicial nominating convention. The Fourth circuit central committee lists members and urges timely action, with Hon Dick Haney named as his own successor and a new county Lyman to respond.
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Wessington Springs
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Aurora
Brule
Buffalo
Davison
Hanson
Jerauld
Lyman
Miner
Sanborn
Dick Haney
Judicial Circuit Central Committee
Fourth Judicial Circuit Central Committee
J.T. Jones
L. A. Foote
Morton Alexander
Nr. H. Winsor
J. B. Smith
N. J. Dunham
C. A. Crissy
W. H. Burdick
Fourth Circuit
Governor Sheldon Defends Public Sentiment Belief
Governor Sheldon refutes Brookings Press claims alleging slander. He states that articles in newspapers often fail to reflect community sentiment, and emphasizes reliance on other reliable sources for truth.
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Brookings Register
Brookings Press
Sheldon
Speculation on Next National Republican League President
Considerable speculation swirls over who will succeed Clarkson as president of the National Republican League clubs. Delegates gather in Louisville amid optimism, with Ohio backing W J Squire and Illinois backing W W Tracy, while other candidates include J S Fassett, B A McAlpin, and W L Taylor. Clarkson may seek a renomination if the contest intensifies, and F F Burke leads for secretary.
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Lovuisville
National Republican League
Minneapolis
California
Golden Gate
Republican Leagues of
Kentucky
Tyler
National League
Ohio
W. J. Squire
Toledo
Illinois
W. W. Tracy
Springfield
J. S. Fassett
B.A. McAlpin
New York
W. L. Taylor
Indiana
Clarkson
F. F. Burke
League of College Clubs
Chiefs Consulted on Rail Route Across Crow Reservation
On Monday May 10 a Crow tribe council at the agency granted right of way for the Burlington and Missouri railway across the reservation by consent of all leading chiefs.
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Billaines
Mon
Burlington and Missouri Railway
Washington Day Postponed at World’s Fair
Washington state day at the world’s fair, slated for May 17, is postponed to a date in June due to the unfinished state building. The postponement affects Washington participants and event planning as developers work to complete displays.
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Washington
ChicaGo
Washington State
Crossing at Chamberlain Bridge Reopens for Cattle Crossing
The pontoon bridge at Chamberlain is in position again and hundreds of cattle and many landseekers are crossing daily on their way to the ceded Sioux lands.
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Chamberlain
Navajos Reported To Have Killed Agent Plummer
Durango reports indicate Lieutenant Plummer the Navajo Indian agent was killed during an attempted arrest of Chief Castrano. Sheriff Sargeant, in Denver, warned such an event could trigger a bloody war as tensions rise between whites and Navajos.
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Denver
Plummer
Olio
Bluff City
San Juan Valley
Costicana
Colo
Durango
Castrano
Sargeant
Castiano
A Novel Case Against the Northern Pacific for Damages
A St. Paul woman, Miss Havings, staying at the McDermott hotel, plans to sue the Northern Pacific for 40000 after a ticket mix up. Her blonde hair update led to being removed from a Portland bound train. She seeks full damages despite an offered settlement.
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Northern Pacific
Butts
Mon
Miss Havings
McDermott
St. Paul
Northern Pacific Railroad
San Francisco
Portland
Elopement sensational in Downpas Minnesota
May 10 reports reveal Mrs Wal lace Partlow 22 and Elmer Beetler 15 have eloped with their two year old daughter. No pursuit will be made and the couple remains at large amid local sensation.
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Downpas
Minn
Tapis
Wallace Partlow
Elmer Beetler
Chemical National Bank Fails in Chicago
The Chemical National Bank of Chicago closes its doors after heavy runs. It had a World’s Fair branch at Jackson Park where concessionaires banked. Depositors at the main bank are promised payment in full, with stockholders facing a levy. The bank cites extraordinary Saturday and Monday runs as the cause and expects to pay one third of deposits soon.
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Chicaco
Chemical National Bank
Jackson Park
Corry
United Press
H H Warner Assigns Forces to Wall in Rochester
H H Warner the Rochester patent medicine man filed a general assignment for creditors. Assignee is Jobe Hedges of New York. Liabilities unknown, statements due in days. Warner’s liabilities likely run to several hundred thousand dollars, with business estimates near £500000. Also reports Bank of Victoria Limited in Melbourne suspended with deposits over £7 million and capital of £1.2 million.
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Rochester
N. Y
RochHester
H. H. Warner
Jobe Hedges
New York City
New York
J. E. Hedges
Warner
Briggs
Business Inen
Melbourne
Bank of Victoria, Limited
World's Fair Restaurants to fix expo prices
World’s Fair officials announce that all restaurants on the fair grounds will print fixed tariffs next to each item. The action, approved by the council of administration, aims to curb extortionate pricing and ensure better service. Patrons may expect improved food quality and clear published menus. Also included are statements denying rumors of a whisky trust receiver and a brief note of a minor earthquake felt in Madison South Dakota.
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Woonsocket News
South Dakota
Worup’s Fair Grounds
Council of Administration
Madison
8. D
Bishops Tour the World’s Fair After Evanston Meeting
The Methodist bishops adjourned their Evanston conference at noon and spent the afternoon visiting the world’s fair grounds after a morning of informal discussion.
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Chicago
Evanston
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