Protection and free trade debate in South Dakota
In a Mitchell page spread, the Argus Leader argues for protection, attacking free trade and trusts. It cites Aldrich, McKinley, and-Beatrice speech, warns of coal and rail monopolies, and critiques Populists. It praises northern prosperity and warns against Weaver Lease campaigns, urging support for Harrison.
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Free Traders
Free Trade Organ
Aldrich
Argus
Peck
New York
McKinley praised yet vilified by rival Democrats in county
Reports say Hon. Wm. McKinley drew large audience and favorable attention in Chicago during World’s Fair week, while free trade Democrats label him the country’s worst enemy. Minnesota stockholders in Loucks’s elevator scheme face double liability by the assignee under a harsh law. The farmer’s friend is blamed as often his own worst foe.
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United States
McKinley
Beatrice
Nebraska
gUpon
Wm. McKinley
Chicago
Minnesota
Loucks
Scandinavian Elevator Company
Secret Fusion Debate Warns of Democratic Push in South Dakota
The national Democratic committee reportedly issues covert orders to support the Weaver ticket, signaling desperation to win Northwest electoral votes. The piece questions South Dakota's risk in backing a platform denounced as hostile to capital and corporate enterprise, and its impact on national politics.
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National Democratic Committee
Cleveland
Weaver
House of Representatives
South Dakota
Dreuth
Democratic gains seen in state ticket across twenty counties
Candidate Ziebach argues from visits to about twenty counties that Democrats will poll a record high statewide this year. He predicts 3,000 to 4,000 more votes than the Peoples Party on the state ticket, with stronger gains in Grant Clark Davison and other counties. He urges unity and full support for all Democratic nominees.
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Ziebach
Scotland
Peoples’ Party
Grant County
Clark County
Davison County
Union
Day
Hamlin
Deuel
Marshall
Lawrence
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Trust
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Salt Trust
Ptrust and Glass Trust
Hat
Congress
Ignatius Donnelly
Kansas
Jerry
Argus Leader
Greene
Republican Central Committee
Yankton
Sioux Falls
Aberdeen
Huron
Mitchell
Northwest
Harrison
Henry Labouchere
London Truth
America
Fiji
Mrs. Lease
Ayer
Ayer’s
Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
Mitchell Dry Goods
Walker
Universal Patterns
Sanden
Ling Cy
Ast
Sanden Electric CO
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Third St
Second Ave
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Minneapolis, Minn
John O. Walrath
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