Populist Nominations Stir Debate Over Railroad Ties
The piece critiques populist choices for judge in multiple circuits and questions the practice of employing railroad attorneys. It notes Sharable stances on cooperation between populists and democrats, references Mr Goodykoontz, Fellows, and Mr Lawrence, and mentions Auditor associates including Mr Schwartz and Mr Roddle in context of investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria Journal
Goodykoontz
Bryan
Fellows
Republican judge candidate Frank B. Smith profile
Frank B. Smith is the Republican nominee for judge of the fourth judicial circuit. Born in Kansas, he entered Ann Arbor College law school in 1883 and graduated with high honors. He practiced in Alexandria after graduation, was governor appointee filling an unfinished term, served two years, and previously was Hanson county state’s attorney for seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argus Leader
Frank B. Smith
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Kansas
Ann Arbor College
Alexandria
Sheldon
Haney
Supreme Bench
Hanson County
Smith
South Dakota Governor Moves to Prosecute Auditor Officials
The Minneapolis Tribune reports Governor Lee in South Dakota has begun proceedings against current and former auditors officials. Attorney General Grigsby reportedly hesitates to pursue the case, leading the governor to hire special attorneys to press the matter, with potential court scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Messrs
Mayhew
Hipple
Anderson
Lee
Minneapolis Tribune
South Dakota
Grigsby
Call for exhaustive probe into alleged state audit abuses
The piece urges a full investigation into four to five years of alleged criminal practices in the state administration. It cites Auditor Mayhew and ex-Auditor Hipple, with ex-clerk Anderson resigning to defend his character. It argues no Republican will block the inquiry and suggests court proceedings may pause earlier judgments about each person’s innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayhew
Hipple
Anderson
Auditors face embezzlement suits and Bryan in Kearney
Governor Lee files criminal action against ex-Auditors Hipple and Mayhew for alleged embezzlement of public funds with bondsmen named. The dispute over legal counsel and prosecution stance is noted, while William J. Bryan travels through Nebraska praising free silver and farm prosperity in Kearney and North Platte amid rail traffic surges.
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Mayhew
Hipple
Lee
Taylor
Pierre
Messrs. Shunk & Hughes
Hughes County
Grigsby
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Kearney
Mr. Bryan
Hub
W. J. Bryan
Platte Valley
Lexington
Dawson County
Union Pacific Railway
Union Pacifice
Bryan
Tribune Sunday Edition Showcases World Art Album
The Minneapolis Tribune runs a costly art supplement in its Sunday edition with illustrations from this and other countries. The feature is valued by many readers in South Dakota and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Tribune
the Tribune
South Dakota
Burns and Boggs Purchase Mt. Vernon News
Mrs. H M Burns and Roy Boggs acquire the Mt. Vernon News from the late FR L Ryan. The new owners plan to continue future publication and aim for financial success with strong local support in the hustling little town.
Luetgert linked to wives as eager brides stir frenzy
Letters from women across the country claim innocence for the imprisoned sausage maker and seek marriage. The piece notes a curious wave of bigamy promises as letters praise Luetgert. It also references Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and a self help offer from the World's Dispensary in Buffalo for a medical booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luetgert
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Public Auction Near Mitchell and Alexandria in 1897
Auction notice for a public sale at a farm eight miles southeast of Mitchell and one mile west of Alexandria on Wednesday November 3 1897 at 10 o clock a m. Items include multiple cattle horses poultry farm equipment and household goods with credit terms offering cash under ten dollars and bankable security terms on larger sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Alexandria
John Wayman
Chas. Boyden
Department of School and Public Lands
Pierre
S. D
W.W. Taylor
Jonn L Lockwart
Nation’s Wealth in Gold Dollars Revealed by 1890 Census
The United States tops world wealth with a true valuation of 65,037,091,197 in gold dollars, up 49 percent since the last decade. A graphic illustration shows 2,000-dollar stacks reach three feet, while a one-mile wall of gold would be worth 280,409,000 and a wider carpet would cover five square miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
William George Jordan
Lauies’ Home Journal
November Ladies' Home Journal Highlights Worthwhile Features
The November issue presents The First Thanksgiving Dinner with guests of importance and historically significant oysters for white eaters. Lilian Bell reports lively London impressions and sightseeing reflections. Dr Whitman’s service to the United States is honored in a cross continental piece. Features cover magic tricks, Reginald de Koven’s Poet’s Dream Wastes, a $2200 house plan, cooking eggs, laundry tips, and holiday gift ideas. Includes dress, needlework, church sociables, and home life guidance. The Curtis Publishing Company offers this informative, practical volume at one dollar per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilian Bell
London
Whitman
United States
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Rocky Mountains
Kellar
Reginald de Koven
Curtis Publishing Company
Philadelphia
Sample bottle free at drug store for Dr King’s New Discovery
Promotes free trial of Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds. Claims physicians endorse it and it will cure without purchase. Mentions S H Scallin’s drug store as trial site and notes they sell periodicals and handle subscriptions. Also advertises Ely Bros products and One Minute Cough Cure with testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
S. H. Scallin
Politeness on a Streetcar Ends in Embarrassment
A Philadelphia Record tale recounts a neatly dressed man on a Ridge avenue street car who helps a young woman by returning a torn lace handkerchief. A sudden ripping sound exposes the mischief and the gallant exits at the next cross street while passengers snicker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia
Jack Tar's Reply in Magistrate Court
A sailor faced a magistrate for beating his wife. When urged by the magistrate that she was the weaker vessel, he quipped that if she is, she should not carry so much sail. The remark reflects a 19th century London Fleet Street tone from Tit-Bits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Tar
Jack
London
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Cure For Scrofula
An advertisement asserts scrofula stems from foul blood and claims Hood's Sarsaparilla eliminates the taint. A testimonial from Mannir M. Smrrh of South Middieoro, Mass describes a daughter cured after trying the medicine.
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Hood
Eto Tryou
maTenus Rilla
Mannir M
South Middieoro
Mass
Nominations Filed for Fourth Judicial Circuit and Second Davison County
Davison County auditor certifies nominating petitions for Circuit Judge in the Fourth Judicial Circuit and County Commissioner in the Second District for the November 2 1897 election. Republican Frank B. Smith Democrat H F Fellows and People's Party F M Goodykoontz for judge. Commissioners John H Hohn and C F Drake listed.
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Fourth Judicial Circuit
Commissioners District
Tte Court
Fourth Judicial Tauit
Frank B. Smith
Mitchell
S. D
People’s Party
F. M. Goodykoontz
H. F. Fellows
Plankinton
John H. Hohn
Tobin Township
Ethan
Davison County
C.F. Drake
Rome Township
Mortgage Sale Notice Forecloses 1897 Quigley Mortgage
Notice of foreclosure under a 1897 South Dakota mortgage, assignee Maria L. Quigley. Property in Davison county Mitchell described as the north halves of both the northeast and northwest quarters in section four, township 101 north, range 62 west. Auction set at Davison County Courthouse on November 27, 1897 at 10 a.m. Sheriff to conduct sale.
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Mitchell
S. D
Christen Peter Christensen
Peter Kjelmyr
David Loevinger
A. Lindstrom
Cluf Sodergrin
P. D. Abraham Boynton
Register
Allie V. Orswell
Thomas W. D. Orswell
Fidelity Loan and Trust Company
Office of the Register of Deeds
Davison County
South Dakota
Assluenatk Mortgages
Davison
Sata Davison County
City of New York
Fidelity Securities Company
Sioux City
Iowa
Milonrist & Robinson
Martin Blakesley
Charity Blakesley
Hirun D. Upton
Morteaze
Mt Law
Court House
Sall County
Watertown
S.D
F. J. Shephard
G. Croren
Suerilt
State of South Dakota
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Davison Sonny
John H. Williams
Ed. F. Winsor
Luta H. Winsor
J. O. Walrath
Sarah J. Walrath
J.B. Wells
Fannie Wells
D. A. Mizener
H.C. Preston
R. B. Gillman
John Cook
Joan Cook
J. L. Hannett
Richard JA. Morris
Maria R. Morris
John Rae
the Register of Deeds
Territory of Dakota
Northwest
Sely
William Bain Searth
Manitoba Mortgage and Investment Company, (Limited
London
England
Manitoba Mortgage and Investment Company
Limited
John L. Pyle
Huron
Evan B. Meredith
Ihallene Meredith
Minnehata
E. J. Quigley
Register of Deeds
A. D
Maria L. Quigley
Marta L. Quigley
Mortugagee
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Fourth Circuit
Prank B. Smith
Mr. Lawrence
Auditor’s Office
The
Pierre Journal
Roddle
Lawrence
Bill Roddle
Schwartz
Condon
Ladies’ Home
Mitchell Printing Co
de Witt
L. O. Gale
Tom
Harry
Ely Bros
Warren St
N.Y
Ca Y
Ely
W. J. Hitchcock
U.S. Vol
A. A. Gen
Cma Pe
Tlt
A. Thompson
Hubbard & Palmer
Office of County Auditor
S D
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