Democrats concede Illinois race in Chicago Record claim
The Mitchell Capital reports Democrats have abandoned hope of carrying Illinois per a Chicago Record statement. Frank Bailey’s middle-of-the-road county expose flopped, fusion managers blamed his underwhelming performance. They circulate a rumor that President McKinley will annul Philippine marriages to win German and Russian votes, accusing fusion managers of underhanded tricks.
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Illinois
Chicago Record
McKintey
Pettigrew campaign tactics critique in South Dakota
The South Dakota senator seeks re election while noting laborers avoid calling on President McKinley this year, yet will vote as four years ago. Pettigrew’s methods draw ire as he courts German and Methodist blocs on dispensary appeals, funds campaign speakers, and relies on fusionist support while David Bennett Hill stays away.
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McKinley
David Bennett Hill
Pettigrew
Senate
Hill
New York Democrat
Ieacy
Senator Pettigrew letters spark farmer backlash in Davison County
A farmer named L Barber replies to a Pettigrew letter attacking his platform and suggesting the senator’s campaign mirrors historic digressions. Barber accuses Pettigrew of plagiarism and dictator claims, citing Aguinaldo and elderly political rivals, and warns that reelecting McKinley would threaten constitutional government.
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Abraham Lincoln
Ceerys
McHinley
Barber Letter Attacks Corruption in South Dakota Campaign
L Barber of Mitchell denounces a political figure in a 1900 letter for alleged corporate campaign contributions and slanted governance. He accuses allies of expediency and expresses intent to intensify campaign efforts to purge the state from alleged dishonor.
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United States
South Carolina
L. Barber
Mitchell, South Dakota
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Redfield Special Reports Stirring Address by H C Preston
Hon H C Preston of Mitchell spoke last evening as a leading senate candidate to succeed Pettigrew. He argued South Dakota will vote for McKinley and predicted a Republican legislature though Pettigrew uses personal letters and mimeographed mass mailings to win support. Farmers were urged to see through the mail campaign as Towne may visit soon. DeWitt's Little Early Risers praised for prompt relief by S H Scellin.
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H. C. Preston
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Preston
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Pettigrew
South Dakota
McKinley
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Chas. A. Towne
A Middle of the Road Populist Ticket Filed
A fusion populist State ticket was put up at Yankton last week and filed today in Davison county. The slate lists Senator F L Logan Representative Will Owens Sheriff Chas Lawrence Treasurer Reuben Earl Register J B Hoppock Superintendent of Schools G A Helgeson Auditor Ezra P Bailey Clerk of Courts A J Buss. Also notes a De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve ad warning of counterfeits.
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Democracy
Yankton
Davison County
F. L. Logan
Payne Forecast Shows Electoral Totals For 270 Vote Goal
Chicago figure Henry C Payne, vice chairman of the Republican committee, releases an election forecast listing state by state results for McKinley and Bryan tickets. McKinley group totals 270 with specific allocations across many states. Bryan group sums 115. several states show even chances. Democrats favored 60 to 40 in Colorado, Idaho, Missouri.
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Barred Colored Man Refused Admission at Sioux Falls Hotel
In Sioux Falls on October 13 crowds gathered to hear Dr. Mason, a prominent colored orator and secretary of the Southern Educational Society. He was later denied dining room admission at the Teton Hotel because of his color, provoking strong conference resolutions. The meeting praised colored education work and Dakota University, with Milbank named as next conference site.
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Kratz
Milbank
The Boy Orator Spoke At Fusion Meeting
A crowded Fusion Party meeting at the county courthouse featured Everett Smith introducing speaker Rodee. Rodee attacked Republicans, debated imperialism, Aguinaldoism, and the Philippines while praising Senator Pettigrew, with the Moore family and Moore twins providing musical interludes before and after.
Mitchells Good Streets Improve Main Street Gutters Being Added
Mitchell plans cement sidewalks on Main Street from the Milwaukee depot to the corn palace building. Drainage lacked since rainwater pooled, gutters debated for years, now approved after a favorable Yankton durability report. Two blocks of gutters will be installed this fall with catch basins and gravel approaches to dry the street after rain. Next spring the remaining two blocks may receive gutters.
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Mitchell
Main Street
Milwaukee Depot
Corn Palace
Yankton
Scheuerenbrand
Resolutions of Respect for Ramsbottoms Wife
Resolutions from Rickets Post No 68 South Dakota mourn the wife of comrade S H Ramsbottom after long suffering. The post expresses sympathy and lifelong friendship, pledges support, and requests publication. Resolutions are signed by Levi Brown C F Drake and Sheeder with a note from L W Kreidler seeking support for register of deeds in Davison county.
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South Dakota
Mitchell Post
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S. H. Ramsbottom
Mitchell Capital
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I, Sheeder
Frank Bailys Expose Stirred Crowds At Fusion Meeting
Frank Bailey spoke at a fusion meeting Wednesday night claiming he did not know he was named for treasurer at Yankton and said he would remain allied to the middle of the road ticket. He clashed with Joan Pease over campaign funds distribution and said he never intended to file the petition to place the populist ticket in the field. The speech drew merriment as the crowd reacted to his statements.
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