Republican Ticket Delineates Ohio to South Dakota Gubernatorial Slate
The Republican ticket lists William McKinley for president Garret A Hobart for vice president and state candidates across South Dakota including R J Gamble for Congress A O Ringsrud for governor B H Roddle for secretary of state K G Phillips for treasurer H E Mayhew for auditor Frank Crane for public instruction S V Jones for attorney general J A Lockhart for land commissioner and three railroad commissioners along with county, district, and local posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Mayhew
Letcher
Public Instruction
Frank Crane
Watertown
S. V. Jones
Parker
J. A. Lockhart
Milbank
Geo. A. Johnston
Mitchell
N. P. Bromley
Redfield
D. W. McFadden
Custer
Mitchell Capital Looks Toward Its Eighteenth Year
End of Volume XVII marks completion of the paper’s seventeenth year of service to Mitchell and Davison County. The Capital begins its eighteenth year pledging hope for better times and prosperity in South Dakota’s west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Davison County
South Dakota
Mitchells Demonstration Sparks Reptilianism and Sound Money Support
Mitchells Saturday display drew a broad cross section of society from business men to farmers and laborers in a grand parade. A striking column of McKinley women highlighted the event, whose sympathy and influence are praised as crucial to the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
McKinley
Bryan to Speak in Sioux Falls and Huron Dakotas
It is practically assured that Mr. Bryan will appear for two engagements in South Dakota with dates in Sioux Falls and Huron. Secretary Dowdell plans a strong push to secure Bryan for a Jim river valley tour from Elk Point to Aberdeen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Huron
Dowdell
Jim River Valley
Elk Point
Aberdeen
Illinois Democrats Lose Ground in National Race
The Democratic National Committee has withdrawn from Illinois, leaving the state seen as doubtful. Chairman Jones now concedes Bryan cannot win Illinois, a turning point echoed as likely to happen in a few other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic National Committee
Illinois
Jones
Bryan
Mary Hartzell to feature McKinley wife in Harpers Bazaar
The piece notes Mrs Mary K Hartzell friend and townswoman will publish a profile of Major McKinleys wife in the next Harper s Bazaar with her portrait. It also discusses Yankton state fair success and local unity in promoting the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major McKinley
Mary K. Hartzell
Harper’s Bazar
McKinley
Bryan and Watson Split Over Southern Tour Roles
The article notes Sewall will accompany Bryan on a southern tour, signaling Watson is to be ignored rather than removed from the ticket. McKinley declares opposition to cheap money or cheap labor, arguing policies that raise unemployment or degrade American manhood, regardless of foreign goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewall
Bryan
Watson
National Committee
Silver Democratic Party
Thomas Watson
Major McKinley
United States
Fusion Policy Drives Populists Toward End of People's Party
Thos. Watson argues the fusion policy forces Populists to back Sewall, signaling the party’s decline. Aberdeen News urges farmers to question free silver leaders who opposed restoring wool duties, which would protect farm profits and revive wool prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Watson
Thomas
Sewall
People’s Party
Aberdeen
Free Silverites
Senate
Popucracy
Parity of Gold and Silver Tested by Laughlin Review
The Review of Reviews cites Prof Laughlin arguing that silver cannot be stabilized by the United States alone or without broader international action. It notes the 1890 silver market surge followed by a sharp collapse, with India and the United States consuming vast sums but failing to sustain parity with gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Laughlin
United States
London
India
Bryan
Populist Governor Candidate Under Fire in South Dakota
L. E. Cavalier cites free coinage as a path to silver parity in Minneapolis Journal. Andrew Lee, speaker at Frederick, admits silver free coinage would lower veterans pensions and questions patriotism. Lee, a millionaire and populist nominee, faces veteran opposition and scrutiny over the pledge to sacrifice for government needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Cavalier
Minneapolis Journal
Andrew Lee
Frederick
Mr. Lee
Lee
South Dakota
Free Silver Republicans Face Bryan Endorsement Critique
A Sioux Falls Press reader questions self labelled Free Silver Republicans who back Bryan. The letter accuses them of abandoning GOP protectionist principles and endorsing a full Populist Democratic ticket, while denying any clear basis for their free silver label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Bryan
Bryan Bryan
Harper's October issue previews The Martian by du Maurier
The October Harper s Magazine prints the first instalment of The Martian set in a Paris boys school in the early fifties. It hints the novel may follow Fielding and Thackeray in portraying a man s character with broad social scope. The piece notes spontaneity, charm, and a cordial reader relation, plus a frontispiece portrait of the author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Magazine
Mr. du Maurier
the Martian
Paris
Tom Jones
Pendennis
Trilby
Peter
Lbetsen
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cited as Cure for Scrofula
Advert reads Hood's Sarsaparilla conquers scrofula in any form from gland swelling to running sores. It claims the remedy cleanses impure blood and restores vigor, citing thousands of testimonials praising a permanent cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Advertised letters at Mitchell post office October 6 1896
List of uncalled letters includes Hooper Chas Higgins Jim Johnson Ray Helgerson Barney Helgerson Alex Helgerson Hans Miller S B Thompson A J Thorshang Mr Herman Advertised if called for within two weeks they go to the dead letter office De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised by L O Gale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Mitchell
Hooper
Chas Higgins
Jim Johnson
Ray Helgerson
Barney Helgerson
Alex Helgerson
Hans Miller
S B Thompson
A J Thorshang
Mr Herman
Saml
T. Green
P. M
Household goods for sale in Gale residence sale
Having decided to move to California I offer my entire household goods for sale at the corner of East Sixth and Davidson Street. The items include bedroom suites carpets furniture stoves and more. Cash paid at sale location. George E Forp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Gale
East Sixth and
Davidson Street
Gero. E
DeWit's Witch Hazel Salve Advertisement
DeWit's Witch Hazel Salve offered as an antiseptic soothing healing application for burns scalds cuts and bruises. It claims instant pain relief and is attributed to L O Gale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWit
L.O Gale
Poverty as Justification for Property Seizure Debate
The text questions whether using farmer poverty to justify confiscating creditors wealth would also validate demands by Coxey's Army of the unemployed. It highlights a logic of universal hardship applying to property distribution and rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxey
Distribution of Speakers October Republican Meetings
A list of October venues and speakers for Republican speeches across towns. Notable presenters include Geo A Silsby, M T Halphide, T J Spangler, S V Jones, and Captain W V Lucas, with dates and local school houses and centers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brendon
Geo. A Johnston
Shay School House
Geo. A. Silsby
T. J. Spangler
Badger
S. V. Jones
Peck School House
Perry
Union
Geo. A. Johnston
Center School
M. 'T. Halphide
Heidenger
Baker
M. T. Halphide
Cook School
Tobin
Ethan
W. V. Lucas
Local GOP Boosts and Talks Rally Across County
J D Newcomer of Eldora Iowa predicts McKinley will win Iowa by 60000 while D H Waterbury of Shavertown NY says McKinley could carry New York by 100000. Edith Earle Republican candidate for county superintendent drums up support as Speaker Wells deploys campaign talks and Seargeant Major Schoof speaks on southern Africa at M E church.
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J. D. Newcomer
Eldora
Iowa
F. A. Bidwell
Towa
McKinley
Edith Earle
Earle
D. H. Waterbury
Shavertown
N. Y
New York
Mr. Waterbury
Mitchell
Seargeant
Major Schoof
M. E
Africa
Ladd and Nichols Win Derby Honors at Aberdeen Meet
Ladd and Nichols entered three hounds Snowbird Cashier and Lady Aberdeen in the Aberdeen Derby with Snowbird taking first and $200 Cashier fourth worth 50 and Lady Aberdeen fifth for total earnings of 265. James Smith and John Charlton travelled from Aberdeen with six dogs while awaiting the Huron meet next week Nichols and Ladd returned from Aberdeen last Sunday.
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Ladd and Nichols
Snowbird
Cashier
Lady Aberdeen
Aberdeen
James Smith
Mitchell
John Charlton
Minneapolis
Huron
J. G. Nichols
Allen Ladd
Winners in coursing meet draw praise from friends
The article notes attendees and celebrates three winners at the coursing meet, with friends offering congratulations on the immense success. An ad-like passage promotes One Minute Cough Cure for coughs and lung issues, attributed to L. O. Gale and Dr. Warner, including a testimonial from Garden Valley Wisconsin about measles and a rapid recovery using White Wine of Tar Syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Valley
Wis
L. T. Pringle
Growing in South Dakota drives McKinley lead, claims Argus-Leader
The Sioux Falls Argus-Leader argues Republican education on finance shifted voter support toward McKinley. It cites county gains, reduced Bryan support, and frequent switches from free silver to sound money, describing a statewide trend toward a landslide for McKinley as of early October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Bryan
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
McKinley
Campaign speech ends amid tepid turnout and missed speaker
A political meeting featured T. M. Simmons due to speak but did not appear. Dr. Warne introduced a speaker who spoke weakly for over forty minutes, prompting many attendees including Silver and Populist supporters to leave. The event highlighted dissatisfaction with the campaign effort. DeWitt's Little Early Risers ad copy appears in the passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Simmons
Dr. Warne
Wests Meetings Open Campaign In Mt Vernon Area
Independent populist D G West outlines campaign for state representative with meetings at Mt Vernon Center Lisbon Lith. Baker Cook schools Oct 13 14 16 at 8 pm inviting residents to hear his platform and critique of other populists. Also includes brief ads for One Minute Cough Cure and Ely Cream Balm by L O Gale and L C claiming quick relief from cold and catarrh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. West
Davison County
Mt. Vernon
Union Township
Center School
Baker Township
Cook School
Lisbon
Martin
G. West
Ely
High School News and Notes from the Town
Prof. Shepherd left Tuesday to attend a funeral leaving Prof. Quigley in charge. A five cent tax per scholar funds new singing books. Chas. Ford visited the state fair in Yankton and returned with a sad smile and swollen eyes. The Excelsior Society will present the first literary program two weeks hence. Mrs. Taylor has drafted ironclad rules instead of ten commandments, risking future health and happiness.
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Shepherd
Quigley
Chas. Ford
Yankton
Excelsior Society
Taylor
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