Patten Denies Candidacy for State Auditor
Salem Special editor J I Patten says he is not a candidate for state auditor while Longstail and Mayhew seek the office. Mississippi congressmen Money and Hall settle an ink bottle quarrel. Pension bill for Gen Gresham’s widow passes after Pickler protest. Congress may adjourn May 18, senate unsure. some expect July. Indiana Republican convention southeasts McKinley. Gold Democrats claim majority in Chicago. Pettigrew and Hill clash in Senate over South Dakota appleasantness and Huron convention defeat.
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J. i. Patten
Salem
Mr. Patten
Longstail
Mayhew
Hill
Pettigrew
Senate
New York
South Dakota
McKinley Seen as Likely Republican Nominee for President
The article predicts William McKinley of Ohio will secure the Republican nomination by acclimation at St. Louis. It argues strong popular demand for protectionist tariffs and cites McKinley’s identification with protection as leading to a nationwide surge of support, suggesting victory in the general election.
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McKinley
Indiana
William McKinley
Ohio
Major McKinley
St. Louis
Sheep Breeders and Wool Growers Convention at Redfield
The Sheep Breeders and Wool Growers Association will convene in Redfield from June 16 to 18. The program covers issues vital to the state’s sheep and wool industry, with speakers deeply versed in regional conditions. Also, Gov. Sheldon wins Brookings college case as supreme court upholds his regents appointment.
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Sheep Breaders and Wool Growers Association
Redfield
A P A Council in Session At Washington
The A P A council in Washington considers withdrawing opposition to McKinsey and endorsing free silver. Sioux Falls Press notes the group holds a unique position where denunciations are welcomed but support is feared.
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A. P. A. Council
Washington
McKinsey
Sioux Falls Press
Thomas B Reed Declares Retirement Under Presidential Nomination
Thomas B Reed refuses to accept any presidential nomination and announces retirement from politics before an opportunity to decline. He argues Reed is too prominent to exit national politics and his name on the ticket would strengthen the magnet.
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Thomas B. Reed
Regents Action Urged Against Wheaton for Missing Funds
The Watertown Public Opinion urges the state board of regents to pursue Prof. Wheaton for three hundred dollars he received for the college but has not turned over to the treasury. Wheaton, now a regents' trustee, is criticized for potentially depriving the state of funds and is urged to resolve the due money.
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Watertown
State Board of Regents
J. W. Shannon
Prof. Wheaton
College
Treasury
Wheaton
Wafreas
A. D
L. Rugg
Louisa A. Rugg
Davison
South Dake
E. 5
Ormsby
F. A. Tinsel
Dayis
South Dakota
Mortega
E. S. Ormshyrt F. Huggins
Algemine D. Smith
Puylat
Mitchell
Dayson
Sout Dakota
Huron
S. D
Algemine D, Smith
Governor Wins Regents Appointment Battle at State College
The governor’s selection of regents to fill vacancies on the State Board is sustained after injunctions and a Supreme Court ruling. The court states Hale’s term ended March 1, 1806, leaving the office vacant until the governor filled it on March 12. The decision ends two years of college turmoil and calls for removal of Dr. McLouth for overstepping duties and acting as a dictator.
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State Board
Supreme Court
Carson
Hale
McLouth
Quay Sees McKinley Likeliest Nominee Before Conventi
Senator Quay, assessing presidential favoritism before the convention, now urges delaying public concession of McKinley’s nomination. He favors delaying until delegates are elected and surveyed, hoping a revocably tied majority supports McKinley, which could prevent intra party fighting and unify the party at the national convention.
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Senator Quay
McKinley
Indiana
Quay
McWinley
Hanna
Ringling Brothers Great Shows to Exhibit in Mitchell
The Ringling Bros World's Greatest Shows, largest under canvas, will perform in Mitchell on Wednesday May 27. The display spans three rings on two stages with a quarter mile track and four trains. It features over 100 top acrobats and a famed list of European and American acts, including the Nelson Family and DaComas. The program highlights trained elephants, horses, dogs, bears, and a Festival of Olympus. A long-running Chicago tour is cited for context.
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Riogiling Bros
Mitchell
America
Europe
Nelson
DaComas
Landauer
Joseph le Flyer
Mons
Natalie
Olympus
Chicago
Tattersalls
Union
Will Camp Out with G A R and W R C at St Paul Encampment
Mitchell comrades from Ransom post endorse a joint plan with the W R C to travel to the national encampment in St Paul this fall. Railroads offer a low fare, drawing a large anticipated crowd as many Mitchell members join other posts for the event. Elk, the Indian murderer, has been captured and is to stand trial in Chamberlain with attorney I M Goedykoontz traveling to defend him.
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St. Paul
Ransom Post
Mitchell
Handsome Elk
United States
Chamberlain
IF. M. Goedykoontz
Elk
Creamery Opens to Receive Milk Thursday Morning
Champeny Bros. creamery began operations Thursday morning and is ready to receive all milk that can be drawn to the plant. The start signals the facility is prepared to process a full supply from local dairy farmers.
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Champeny Bros
Resolutions of sympathy from Prosperity Lodge No 26
Resolutions from Prosperity Lodge No 26 D of H expressing heartfelt sympathy on the deaths of Grover Rolston and Freddie Mielenz. The notices honor the children, cite divine wisdom, and call for copies to be sent to the bereaved and printed in the Mitchell panels. Committee signers include Hunpa M. Stowe, Alice Spink, and S. E. Wells.
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Prosperity
Grover
Rebecca Rolston
Mitchell
Freddie
Halle Mielenz
Divine Providence
Workman
Hunpa M. Stowe i
Alice Spink
S. E. Wells
A Quarter Spends on Chamberlain’s Remedy
For every quarter in a man’s pocket there are a dozen uses yet the best use is to exchange it for a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. A family should be provided with this medicine. For sale by L. O. Gale.
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California Pig Syrup Company
C. D. Warner
Tilk Mills
Elder T. Stephens
L. O. Gaile
Warner
G. G. Kattshorn
Stanton
Iowa
L. O. Gale
Pacific Health Journal
L O Gale
A Deception in Cure Claims for Catarrh Remedies
The notice contrasts deceptive offers promising cures for catarrh with Ely's Cream Balm, praising Cream Balm as safe, mercury free and effective. It notes no bottle quantity is specified in the fraud, urges Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for home use, and lists L O Gale as a seller.
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