Gold standard defense reshapes future U S politics
Boston Herald notes Bryan’s defeat strengthens support for the gold standard and dismisses silver as a minor issue. It argues future candidates will avoid anti gold attacks, citing mass turnout in New York for currency stability and predicting the gold standard’s safety from further assaults. It also mentions Pettigrew’s resignation and fusion papers’ eulogies.
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Boston Herald
Bryan
Stewart
New York
Leason
Burke
White House
Fusionists Thaw After Election Day Defeat Realized
By this time the fusionists in this state have commenced to thaw out since election day and they are commencing to realize just how overwhelming was the defeat that was administered to them.
Republicans of Cleveland Back Hanna for 1904 Race
A Cleveland Republican group endorses Senator Hanna as the party nominee for president in 1904. Hanna declines the honor and rejects the proposed candidacy in a vigorous response.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Senator Hanna
Hanna
Post-Election ‘Salvation’ Party Scorned as Gold Brick Scheme
The narrator warns that after elections rivals push a new party as salvation, likening it to a gold brick scheme meant to mislead voters. The piece urges voters to avoid such promises and see through the tactic as self-serving.
Democrats move to oust Croker as Tammany boss
A New York movement seeks to remove William M. Tweed era Croker from Tammany Hall leadership. The report notes opposition from the respectable faction within the organization. Croker reportedly plans a recuperative trip to Europe. Comment considers Bryan's pre election absence as potentially beneficial.
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Democrats
New York
Croker
Tammany
Tammany Organization
Europe
Bryan
Nebraska Shifts Support From Bryan to McKinley
The Nebraska result shows Bryan’s statewide majority fell from over 13 000 four years ago to a reduced margin this year while McKinley secured a lead of more than 7 000 votes. Voters express concern that local pride could not override national danger and instability.
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Nebraska
Bryan
McKinley
Pettigrew party name mocked by Courier Journal
The Louisville paper suggests naming Pettigrew’s new party the Pettigrews to mock its stance against everything. It notes Philippine prospects after McKinley’s reelection, predicting peace with U.S. troops as insurgents may lay down arms and American capital drives rapid development.
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The
Louisville Courier Journal
Senator Pettigrew
Pettigrews
Philippines
McKinley
United States
Sandico
Aguinaldo
Sioux Falls Press Hints Dark Horse in Senate Fight
The Sioux Falls Press warns of trouble in the legislature as Republicans choose a U S senator from H C Preston R J Gamble and Col Lee Stover. Preston has strong support among members and a solid following, though he has not canvassed the body yet.
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Sioux Falls
United States
Persimmons
Pettigrew
H.C. Preston
R. J. Gamble
Col. Lee Stover
Preston
Scrofula Cure Promoted By Sarsaparilla and Pills
Advertised health claims describe scrofula as root of eczema catarrh hip disease white swelling and consumption. Hood s Sarsaparilla is said to purify blood while Hood s Pills serve as a family cathartic. One Minute Cough Cure is praised for throat and lung troubles and croup. Endorsed by S H Scaliin and others.
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S. H. Scaliin
S. H. Scallin
Mt Vernon liquor case ends with pleas of guilty
Court proceedings were sparse on Wednesday. McCarty and Marshall pleaded guilty to selling liquor without a license and face sentencing Friday morning. The session adjourned to address the Bob White bicycle theft case scheduled for Friday morning.
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Mt. Vernon
James McCarty
Thomas Marshall
Bob White
John Gregory
Mothers urged to keep Cole's Carbonisalve for children
A publisher story advertises emergency care for burns cuts and bruises urging mothers to keep Cole's Carbonisalve in the home. It notes prompt pain relief and healing without scarring and lists J. A. Ferris as the seller.
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J. A. Ferris
State anti saloon league holds annual meeting in city
A large turnout attended the state anti saloon league annual meeting at the Methodist church with representatives from across the state. Officers were elected led by President Rev C E Hager and Secretary Dr W S Graham while Rev R N Kratz resigned as superintendent due to ill health. The group remains optimistic despite the dispensary defeat. Local endorsements praised the league’s financial support and ongoing work.
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State Anti-Saloon League
Methodist Church
State
W. H. Thrall
Mr. Brant
Huron
Carson
Scotland
Swickard
Aberdeen
A. C. McCauley
Bridgewater
How to Help a Town Advice Column
A civic appeal urges residents to support their town through patronage and investment. It stresses that town confidence drives growth and warns against criticizing or withholding funds. The piece argues loyalty benefits both personal and communal welfare and ends with an advertisement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
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Hhs
Negligent Officials Criticized Over Asylum Chief
A South Dakota newspaper blasts Dr. Ross, appointed superintendent at Yankton insane asylum by Gov. Lee, for delays in transferring patients. It cites Mitchell and N Keyes cases, noting repeated inaction, lack of response to letters, and poor conditions in jail while awaiting asylum admission.
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Yankton Insane Asylum
Dr. Ross
Yankton
Gov. Lee
Mitchell
Insanity Board
N. Keyes
Keyce
White
B. H. Lien
Ross
Lien
Swindler
Keyes
New County Commissioner Appointed to Fill Vacancy
At a county commissioners meeting this week John Kress resigned from the First and Second wards, and his resignation was accepted. C. C. Halphide was appointed for the unexpired one year term. Halphide is described as a capable young businessman who will serve well on the board.
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McBride
Charles Newton
C. P. Christenson
Wm. Goldham
Reese Jones
George Miller
John Boreson
Paul Stowell
Gee. Stults
John Reierso
Wm. Bray
G. Scheuren
G. W. Green
A. R. Reitze
John Kress
Kress
C. C. Halphide
Halphide
Solicitor and Collector for THE CAPITAL Paper
S. Cattrell is employed by THE CAPITAL publishers to solicit new subscribers and to collect subscription accounts from delinquent subscribers.
City Property Exchanged for Farm Lands
E W Peet son of Manhattan Building St Paul Minn reports city property exchanged for farm lands in a noted transaction. Authorities reference E W Peet & Son as the agents handling the exchange at the Manhattan Building in St Paul.
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Minnesota
North
South Dakota
17Th Street
Hawthorne Avenue
Minneapolia
Mississippi St
St. Paul
E. W. Peet & Son
Manhattan
Bldg
St. Paul, Minn
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Mitchell Capital
Hood
Anti-Saloon League
DeWitt
Tomach Bitters
Paul Pollock
D. G. Cox
J. Sheeder
M. Donovan
T. C. Burns
Ole Hendrickson
D. W. Burright
John Gleeson
Thos. Moore
J. J. Gleeson
F. B. Angell
J. E. McCaslin
John Ward
Clarence Warfield
W. E. Lott
A.C. Streeter
E. T. Kearney
Chas. Lawrence
Theo, Schneider
Fr. A. Bidwell
New County
Sapglio
Ferguson
Cash Bargain Store
Gings
Shoe Department
Alaska
Campbell’s
A. K. Campbell, Mitchell, S. D
Paragon
Wyckoff, Sesman & Benedict
Remington
Smith Premier
Mitchell Printing
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