Republican convention endorses slate for South Dakota
The Tou ron convention nominates Gifford and Pickler for Congress and unanimously backs Gov. Mellette and Lt. Gov. Fletcher. Ringsrud named secretary of state. Diggs, Smith, Dollard receive praise. Kellam praised for supreme bench seat. The party defends its platform and notes rising campaign costs and paper efforts. Temporary capital debate raised with Black Hills and Sioux Falls named as prospects.
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Republican Party of
South Dakota
Touron
Messrs
Gifford and Pickler
Congress
House of Representatives
Gov
Mellette
J. OH. Fletcher
Brown
Pletcher
Diggs
Smith
Robert Dollard
Bon Tromme
Carson
Kellam
Bennett
Supreme Bench
Recounsnicain
Republican Party
Parkston
Black Hills
Sioux Falls
Capital committee funding fuels daily paper distribution
The Mitchell Daily Republican received 800 dollars from the capital committee to run the capital campaign and extra payments for free dailies. The Republican the Mail and the Gazette reportedly receive equal rates for additional copies, covering printing and mailing costs.
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Alexandria
Mitchell Daily Reepublican
Capital Committee
Mitchell
Rerublican
The
Mail
Gazette
Huron Convention Endorses Major Barrett by Wide Margin
Major Barrett gains strong backing from the Huron convention as the delegation expresses a hearty endorsement of the result and supports the party's direction. The outcome reflects broad Republican support and approval of the convention's work.
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Major Barrett
Huron
Pickler's Quip Highlights Watertown Contest
In a speech of acceptance Maj. Pickler remarks on his rivalry with Gen. Ward at Watertown. He notes a shift from last year's Ward to this year's reward, signaling a pointed jab and a victorious tone.
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Maj. Pickler
Gen. Ward
Watertown
Sioux Falls Press Opposes Huron Prohibition Plank
The Sioux Falls Press opposes the Huron platform prohibition plank and urges Republicans to set their party principles now, arguing no better time will come to settle the matter.
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Sioux Falls
Madratta Nominated for Congress in Dakota
Marshal Madratta, a remaining relic of the late Democratic administration in Dakota, is nominated for Congress in North Dakota. He claims strong party polling and is described as a thoroughbred Democrat and a good man.
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Marshal Madratta
Dakota
North Dakota
McCoy Heads State Central Committee Selections
T Mccoy of Brown county heads the state central committees following nominations for governor lieutenant governor and congressmen. The executive group includes W B L Sterling Huron W M Smith Plankinton G t Grimshaw Deadwood E Huntington Webster R J Gamble Yankton J L Turner Springfield N B Phillips Sioux Falls A M Bowdle Mitchell Frank P Phillips Watertown G T Howard Redfield
Mathews Loyalty Tested by Delegation’s Opposition
Ion Geo. A. Mathews faced hostility from his own delegation at Huron and released his friends from obligations. Returning delegates believed his county could have secured his nomination, and Brookings county earns recognition for the defeat of a steadfast political figure while Mathews contemplates future efforts.
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Ion
Geo. A. Mathews
Huron
Brookings County
George A. Mathews
Mitchell’s Capital Vote Ended in Deception by Capital Investment
The report details Mitchell’s capital committee backing a Woonsocket firm Capital Investment in a bid to influence a capital vote. Suspicious movements emerged ten days prior as residents allege the company betrayed towns and chose Pierre, leaving Mitchell and others deceived.
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Mitchell
Woonsocket
Watertown
Chamberlain
Redfield
Harrison
Huron
Vierre
Pierre
Capital Investment Company
Sioux City
Googe, Chase, Taylor and
Turon
Rev
C. B. Clark
A. W. Hager
Everitt Smith
Major Moore
Hager
RINK
Rink Opera House
Geo. Johnston
R. W. Wheelock
Gowdle
Direc
Capital Enthusiasm in Mitchell over Investment Co clash
The Capital Committee returns from Woonsocket to a rousing Mitchell reception. Citizens condemn the Capital Investment Co and plan a united fight with Redfield Water town and Mitchell against Pierre. A rally at the rink endorses the plan to meet in Aberdeen with five delegates from each town to form a capital candidate coalition.
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A. M. Bowdle
Mitchell
Rink
Capital Investment Co
Tors
Vierre
Redfield
Watertown
Woonsocket
Woonsocket Syndicate Faces Capital City Meeting
Woonsocket reports delays and dicker ing on the capital question prompt a joint meeting of candidate cities in Aberdeen next Tuesday evening to decide a campaign course. Stockholders fear squandered funds and insolvency amid calls for a receiver and an inquiry. Delegations from each city will attend with authority to act.
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Aberdeen News
Woonsocket
Woonsocket Syndicate
Aberdeen
Pierre
McCook County Urges Mitchell as State Capital
Salem Pioneer Register endorses Mitchell for capital to place McCook County on an air line between Sioux Falls and the capital. The piece argues better land demand, immigration, industry, labor prices, and rail access, urging residents to vote for Mitchell to boost regional growth and visibility.
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Salem Pioneer Register
McCook County
Mitchell
Dakota
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Surely Gaining Ground on Mitchell in South Dakota Counties
Extracts show letters to the capital advertising committee noting Mitchell gaining support in Tyndall Bon Homme Delmont and Beresford with Pierre previously leading and lines forming in Douglas and Union counties. Local voters appear to rally behind Mitchell as ballots approach.
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Tyndall, Bon Homme Co
Mitchell
Pierre
Delmont, Douglas Co
Beresford, Union Co
Mitchell as South Dakota capital bid finds support
A Charles City card urges Mason City Charles City and surrounding county to back Mitchell as the capital of South Dakota. It notes Iowa votes do not count but goodwill matters.
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Charles City
Iowa
Mason City
Mitchell
South Dakota
Mitchell for capital: Bridgewater voice urges location in west
A Bridgewater letter argues Mitchell should host the state capital, predicting land value rises, more railroads, and westward immigration benefits. The writer contends Sioux Falls would depress regional growth and urges voters in McCook County to back Mitchell as the future capital of South Dakota.
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Bridgewater
Mitchell
McCook County
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Bridgewater Man
Straw vote at Huron convention hints at split
A noted plan suggests taking a straw poll of Republican convention members at Huron. A prior straw on the Pierre train showed a 48 to 28 split with Mitchell leading Pierre.
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Pierre
Huron
Mitchell
Woonsocket Scheme shaping South Dakota contest
Word from Woonsocket says the Capital Investment company there backs Pierre’s rival, aiming to cast stockholder votes for a temporary capital. Signals from other capital candidates in Woonsocket unite against Pierre, deeming the scheme illegitimate and Ishmaelite. The piece reflects on the 1885 constitutional convention’s possible reactions.
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Woonsocket
Sioux S’alls Press
Capital Investment Company
Pierre
Population map shows 1885 census towns around Pierre
The table lists approximate populations within an 8 mile radius of ninety miles from capital towns such as Chamberlain Wintertown ReGheld Siguxshall and Niluch, using the 1885 census figures. It notes the 1890 census will reveal Pierre’s surrounding area did not grow as fast as other towns.
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Chamberlain
Wintertown
Siguxshall
Pistrounee Hinted Delcicteleat
Delhte
Niluch Els Teetenerststsise
Ies Iaisterste Ieee
Pierre
Last Will and Testament of Henry Shaw Publicized
The St Louis will names the city of St Louis majority heir with Botanic Garden and Tower Grove Park bequeathed for public benefit. Washington University receives property to fund a botany school. Total estate valued between four and five million dollars.
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St. Louis
Henry Shaw
Botannical Garden
City of
Tower Grove Park
Shaw
Washington University
Great London Dock Strike Broadens With United Labor Action
London reports show escalating strike action across docks and related trades. Striking iron workers at Etchin Kent and Yarrow & Company contract tensions compound a 17 day stoppage. Dock laborers total 110000 idle, with 20000 stevedores and 60000 lightermen affected. Hyde Park mass meeting planned tomorrow. Public sympathy supports workers amid mounting privation and militant campaigning.
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London
Thames
Albert Docks
Etchin Kent
Burns
London Docks
Lord’s Committee
East End
Yarrow & Company
Isle of Dover
Hyde Park
Government telegraph talks and census education study
Postmaster General Wanamaker and President Green discussed government telegraph service with Western Union and progress toward agreement on Postmaster General lines. Robert G. Porter named James H. Blodgett to collect education statistics nationwide.
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Washington
Wanamaker
Green
Western Union Telegraph Company
Robert G. Porter
James H. Blodgett
Rockford
Ilinois
United States
Jury Selection Delays in Cronin Case Extend Weeks
Aug 31 report notes jurors face thorough questioning and many appear eligible yet may be deemed incompetent under law. Prolonged voir dire suggests weeks rather than days to select a Cronin case jury.
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CiucaGco
Cronin
Indians Must Pay Their Taxes Declares Forfeiture of Lands
Acting Secretary Chandler announced the forfeiture of three lists of Omaha Nebraska Indian lands after defaults on tax payments. The action reflects enforcement of tax laws affecting tribal acreage and individual parcels. The move underscores government steps to reclaim lands from nonpayment and to reallocate parcels as needed.
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Washington
Chandler
Omaha
Nebraska
Public land sale notices advertised per 1888 act
About 2500 acres of land listed to be advertised for sale as directed by the Acting Secretary. Notices issued by the Register of the land office at Neligh Nebraska require proof of payment of interest or failure to prove up, with sales to follow under the May 15, 1888 act.
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Register of Land Office
Neligh
Nebraska
Conference on Coal Strikes Ponders Freight Rate Cut
Governor Fifer and State Railway Commissioner Wheeler met with northern Illinois miners in Crigago to discuss a possible reduction in coal freight rates. A Joliet conference will hear Wheeler's proposition, with Governor Fifer ready to seek public aid if the dispute persists.
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Tifer
Joliet
Wheeler
Fifer
Cramp Brothers to Launch New Cruiser in Philadelphia
Cramp Brothers of Philadelphia notify the navy department that the new cruiser will be launched in Philadelphia on September 7.
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Washington
Cramp Brothers
Philadelphia
Navy Department
Black Bart Captured in Michigan Hold Up Confession
Hal Sey, alias Black Bart, was captured at Republic in Marquette County Michigan and confessed to the Gagebec stage robbery. Police found three pocketbooks including one with an owner’s name Ileschbein, plus revolvers and three gold watches on his person.
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Marquette, Mich
Halsey
Black Bart
Republic
Gagebec
Ileschbein
Reimund Jolsey Captured in Gogebic Robberies
Milwaukee report says Reimund Jolsey, a five month northern Wisconsin robber, held up trains and stages and killed Fleschbein near Gagebie. Marshal Glode identified him near the depot. a struggle led to his capture and confiscation of revolvers, watches, and books. He confessed to the Lake Gogebic and Ellis Junction robberies. He will be sent to Bessemer for trial.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Republic Michigan
Reimund Jolsey
Bessemer
Fleschbein
Gagebie
Glode
Justice of the Peace
Milwaukee and Northern
Ellis Junction
Lake Gogebic
Kelsey
Republic
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Brother Taylor
Alexandria Sterald
Taylor
Frank Alexander
A. ©. Ringsrud
Union County
Ife
Republican
the Capital Committee
Woonsucket
SK. of P
Main Street
Mitchell Dry Goods Company
E. C. Palmer
McCook
Capital Advertising Committee
Capital Talk
John Grass
Blodgett
Gov. Fifer
ROYA
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall St
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