Local slate of candidates announced across districts
A long list names for governor secretary of state treasurer auditor and more across counties. Included are R J Gamble Chas Burke Kirk Phillips John Kean W H Roddle John Schamber James Reeves E E Collins David Eastman John H Pyle W T Smith Geo A Johnston Harry L Bras George B Kelsey W B Tobey Henry Swindler H B Anderson M L Bobb D Powers W Abbey Edith Earl George Murner George Law Dr John Tatman H W Kress Warren Rowley C N Vogus J C Purdy FE Spangler Eugene Graves Earl Cox Geo Arland J E Bromwell John Gilfillan Jos Levinger with The Capital entering its twentieth year and expanding subscriptions. The Iroquois Chief notes political jabs about Cols Grigsby and Sheafe amid returning figures.
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R. J Gamble
Yankton
Chas
H. Burke
Hughes
Kirk G. Phillips
Lawrence
John T. Kean
Sanborn
W. H. Roddle
Brookings
John Schamber
Hutchinson
James D. Reeves
Brown
E. E. Collins
Clay
David Eastman
Roberts
John H. Pyle
Beadle
W. T. Smith
Meade
Geo. B. Kelsey
Brendon
W. B. Tobey
Rome
Henry Swindler
Mitchell
H. B. Anderson
Prosper
M. L. Bobb
Beulah
D. Powers
George Law
Mitchell East Side
John Tatman
H. W. Kress
Warren Rowley
Perry
C. N. Vogus
Spangler
Eugene Graves
Earl Cox
GEO
Arland
Mt. Vernon
J. E. Bromwell
John Gilfillan
Jos. Levinger
Ill wind brings some gain to Manila soldiers
Soldiers in Manila find Mexican currency boosts their pay when exchanging for local goods. They can buy twenty one silver dollars for ten in gold, and basic commodities like tobacco are cheap in silver. Producers in the market face a different ease or challenge.
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Sioux City Journal
Manila
Split GOP Convention Sets Johnson Fusion Scheme in Douglas County
The Douglas county scene features rival Republican factions at the state convention. The Roberts delegation is seated while Johnson supporters leave, forming a fusion with Democrats and populists to unseat the Republicans. Fusion leaders threaten to register disapproval on a forthcoming move.
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Douglas County
Roberts
Political chatter on SD elections and war probe
The article surveys South Dakota political maneuvers in November, praising Republican candidates like Judge Gardner for state senate and H L Bras for representative. It notes President McKinley urging full war department scrutiny and reports on populist views, party shifts, and Kirk Phillips’s governorship record. It also mentions Davison and Vermillion papers backing local nominees and the need for a citizen’s guarantee fund for premiums.
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Yankton
Kirk Phillips
South Dakota
Phillips
Fusion friction in South Dakota counties prompts Democratic nominations
In South Dakota counties Lincolns Elk Point Davison and Lake and Daviesons counties the Populists push for county offices provoking Democrats to nominate their own. The Sioux Falls Press warns fusion blockers to expect no party favors and notes Democrats will assert their citizen prerogative after years of being given a stone instead of bread.
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Elk Point
Union
Lincoln
Lake
Davison
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Davison County
Political tariff and railroad reforms in state platforms
The piece notes populists and fusionists omitting protective or free trade tariffs after a defeat, while criticizing the war. It mentions President McKinley appointing an investigating committee to expose guilty parties and critiques the railroads issue as the populists fade. It also cites the Republican stance aligning with South Dakota demands for fair railroad justice.
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McKinley
Republican Party
South Dakota
Campaign talk, travels, and New York governor race
The Parker New Era notes a traveling campaign orator for the Republican ticket touting the party line and praising solid business during a strong period for traveling salesmen. It also covers Roosevelt and Van Wyck leading New York's gubernatorial race, with expectations of a hot campaign and Roosevelt’s past war hero status cited.
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Parker New Era
New York State
Roosevelt
van Wyck
Tammany
New York
Aberdeen Grain Palace Week Enlivens North West Town
Aberdeen showcases a grain palace with street amusements and a Swey Philharmonic act in the palace building. The piece notes Hon C A Towne as Minnesota free silver Republican chairman and mentions Lieut Hobson earning fresh praise for raising the Maria Teresa wreck in Santiago with noted originality.
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Aberdeen
Swey
C. A. Towne
Congress
Minnesota Free Silver Republicans
Towne
Hobson
Maria Teresa
Swatiago
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Jofanta Maria Teresa
Lieut. Hobson
Lieut
Santiago
Aberdees Pioneer quotes Major Barrett on railroads and populist yell
Major Barrett criticizes the populist campaign tactic of railing against railroads. He notes political groups plan a concerted yell to attract votes by portraying railroads as villains. Barrett, though a Democrat, disapproves of his party’s Aberdeen convention strategy.
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Aberdees
Major Barrett
Aberdeen
Democrats Snubbed in County Board Appointment Plea
In a county session, J. K. Smith of the Democratic central committee submitted a list of nominees for election board appointments. Auditor Champlin, who acknowledged receiving the letter, refused to present it to the commissioners, denying recognition of the Democratic party and prompting complaints from the party over partisan treatment.
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J. K. Smith
Democratic County Central Committee
Champlin
Notice For Publication The Mitchell Land Office
Notice is hereby given that settlers Johannes Dahl Andrew Witzel will file final proof to support their claims before the Mitchell South Dakota Register and Receiver on October 22 1898 and October 21 1898. Witnesses Henry B Anderson Charley Johnson Adam Doering Gustaf Caulson W Hesler W Y Whitney F Kel mimble VL W Harker reside at Mitchell Farwell and Emstey.
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Mitchell
S. D
Johannes Dahl
Range Gil
Henry B. Annderson
P. C
Charley Johnson
Adam Doering
Gustaf Caulson
Emstey
George E Foster
Register
Andrew Witzel
W. Hesler
F. Kelmimble
Farwell
W. Harker
Francis M. Chandler
Jacob Eltel
Hardman
Kel Jey
D. T. Buck
Letcher, P. O
George E. Foster
Willard Snow, Jr
Lell E. Snow
Hiram D. Upton
Office of the Register of Deeds
Davison County
South Dakota
Elijah M. Topliff
Said
Watertown
Eliwvan M. Topuirr
Mortagee
Seorge W. Cash
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