Local Beadle County Candidates Announce Campaign
Beadle County residents report multiple candidate announcements. Jas P Davis runs for County Treasurer subject to Republican convention. B Berruam seeks Sheriff under county convention. Jooun Westpaar runs as independent for Register of Deeds subject to voter decision.
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Jas. P. Davis
Dakota
Leachienn
B. Berruam
Office of Register of Deeds
Beadle County
Jooun Westpaar
Political rhetoric and park dispute swirl in Dakota division scene
Sir Oracle Boynton proclaims no Democrat supports the Dakota division while labeling all divisionists as Republicans. Controversy grows as Miter and Aberdeen push public parks. The Immigration Bulletin to become a four page issue. Beopie county democracy anticipated with surprise.
Baptist Publication Society Bookkeeper Escapes With 360000
A bookkeeper for the Baptist Publication Society absconded with 360000 in funds. Police report says missing money traced to internal accounts and unexplained transfers across several months. Officials allege deliberate embezzlement and have launched a formal investigation.
Congress faces another week in session report note
A brief report notes the country remains in the present congressional session for a week longer. A later column promises a short piece on Abe Boynton and his missionary work. In a local incident near Lafoon, a careless pipe discharge ruined ten acres of wheat owned by Mr Chapman.
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Congress
Abe Boynton
Lafoon
Chapman
Mercer County Sees 12000 Debt With Only 1500 Bridge
Mercer County faces a debt of twelve thousand dollars with no assets to show beyond a bridge valued at 1500 dollars. Local officials warn of financial strain and postponed projects while the bridge stands as the sole tangible asset.
Sun Rise Timestamp Spotted by Sioux Falls City Editor
The Sioux Falls Press city editor notes sunrise at 5 19 on August 31, marking a precise morning time for a local weather record. The discovery highlights routine daily cycles in Sioux Falls.
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Ture
Sioux Falls
Nugget trade rumor hits Pierre from distant lands
Iyprays are reported bringing nuggets of gold into Pierre from the lands above the Chyenne river, suggesting a growing inbound flow of precious metal.
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Pierre
Chyenne River
Prairie Chickens Slaughtered Near Edgerton Sparks Demand for Penitentiary
Report notes a hunter named Howovers killed about 300 prairie chickens near Edgerton in the past week. The cooler weather prompts authorities to organize division forces led by Generals Edgerton and Kannonse to pursue legal action.
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Edgerton
Kannonse
Republicans of Hand county to nominate full ticket
The Hand county Republican convention will nominate a complete county ticket at Miller on October 9.
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Hand County
Miller
Will of Judge Davis Opens Probate for $1 Million Estate
The will of Judge David Davis has been opened for probate showing a estate valued at about $1,000,000, mainly real estate holdings.
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David Davis
Insurance firms absorb losses in Mitchell dire
Twenty seven insurers faced losses in the Mitchell disaster. Dakota Mutual of Huron acted first to adjust and remit payments, reporting a loss of 1200 dollars.
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Mitchell
Dakota Mutual
Huron
People of the West Part of Beadle County Entitled to Consideration
A letter asserts that residents in the western portion of Beadle County deserve equal attention and fair treatment, challenging any perceived neglect by authorities or neighboring regions. The writer argues regional balance and inclusion in county decisions.
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Beadle ‘County
Hand County Republicans Convene in Miller for Delegates
Republicans in Hand County meet in Miller on September l1 to choose eight delegates for the Yankton convention and fifteen for their own legislative gathering.
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Hand County
Miller
Yankton
Plan to create a public park in five years for 20000 people
Citizens urge securing grounds now and beginning improvements to provide a public park for a projected population of more than 20000 five years hence. The call stresses timely action and coordinated development.
Cornering the Whisky Market Scheme Charged in Cincinnati
Messrs. Senior and Son of Cincinnati are charged with attempting to corner the whiskey market. They allegedly have the authorities’ consent to corner all the whiskey in America and then set wire to it.
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Messrs. Senior & Son of
Cincinnati
Hoxoyrre
America
Woman backs Fahnestock nomination for judge post
Mamerra Boyes urges the Republican party to nominate Col. Fahnestock of Watertown to succeed Judge Gif ford. The motive remains unclear but supporters call him a good man who intends to stay true.
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Mamerra Boyes
Repub‘theans
Col. Fahnestock
Watertown
Gifford
Sham battle highlighted at Wyndal fair
The Springfield Times notes a sham battle as an interesting fair feature from September 23 to 25. The engagement pits the Grand Army posts of Yankton and Springfield against Tyndall.
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The
Springfield Times
Wyndal
Territorial government undercut by congressional checks
The Watertown Daily Courier argues that heavy congressional checks on territorial legislation deprive the local legislature of authority and resemble a lack of local self government.
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Watertown Daily Courier
Congress
Practical jokes spark panic schemes nationwide
A letter denounces a wave of hoaxes and scams from bogus bombs to fake duels, inflated ads for sea and land monsters, and chatter about government appointments. It notes Charley Frost is slated to go from Washington to Beadle County for the Aberdeen Democratic convention. The writer urges that the effort spent on these pranks could be used more productively.
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E. J. Dean
Charley Frost
Washington
Beadle County
Aberdeen
Governor lacks power to move immigration office residence
The Mitchell Daily Republican notes the law creating the office does not grant the governor authority to relocate the commissioner of immigration from Huron to Bismarck. It says the governor may remove the commissioner for cause but has no right to control his official residence.
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Huron
Bismarck
The
Mitchell Daily Republican
Beadle County Delegates to Aberdeen Convention Headed by Frost
Ase Boynyton notes Beadle county will send delegates to the Aberdeen convention. The reference is that Hon. C. C. Frost will return from Washington to lead the delegation, with readers assured Abe will see when he actually heads it.
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Ase Boynyton
Beadle County
Aberdeen
C. C. Frost
Washington
Abe
Bijou Hills editor mocks constitutional provision
Bro. Lowe of the Bijou Hills Times objects to a foolish clause in the constitution and denies the people a chance to vote it out.
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Bro. Lowe
The
Bijou Hills Times
Republicans Nominate Territorial Council and Assembly Candidates
The Republicans of the 10th legislative district meet at Miller on October 6 to nominate one candidate for the territorial council and two candidates for the assembly. Counties in the district include Campbell Walworth Potter Faulk and Hand.
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Territorial Council
Assembly
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Walworth
Potter
Faulk
Hand
Dotano
Spink and Clark
Legislative Council
Spink
Clark
Wind Wind Well Strikes Vein Near Gaylord Minn
While sinking an artesian well near Gaylord Minnesota the drill encountered a wind vein at 131 feet with a pressure of 75 pounds per square inch. The strong wind pressure persists.
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Gaylord
Minn
Second Territorial Fair Promises Success at Huron
The Bridgewater Times reports the second annual territorial fair will run at Huron from September 6 to 10, promising a very successful event with planned exhibits and activities.
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Bridgewater Times
Huron
Artesian Wells Drive Dakota Town Growth
Artesian wells are the talk in Redfield Journal, with communities racing to secure reliable water. The piece highlights the artesian boom as a vital asset for Dakota towns seeking growth and development.
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Redfield Journal
Dakota
Grand Rains Improve Wessington Crops
The Thursday rain greatly benefits late flax and corn. Ground was very dry but moisture revived the soil and late crops now look flourishing. Wheat and oats are largely stacked or shocked, and overall yields are expected to be better than earlier forecasts.
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Wessington
Division Always Demanded in Sioux Falls Proposal
The piece urges continued pursuit of division and statehood despite current constitutional limits. It endorses the Prairie Home plan as a potential path and calls for ongoing public discussion so voters can decide with informed consent when asked again.
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Bridgewater Times
Sioux Falls
Prairie Home
Always First to Pay Dakota Mutual in Fire Loss
The Dakota Mutual Insurance Co of Huron paid a loss promptly after a late fire. J T Atkins insured for 1200 dollars received payment in full within hours of notice. J C Kelso, local agent, highlights prompt settlements and recommends consulting him for insurance.
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Mitchell Republican
Dakota Mutual Insurance Company of
Huron
Dakota Mutual
J. T. Atkins
Mutual
Atkins
J. C. Kelso
Whiskey murder at Sioux City shocks prairie flags
Sioux City reports Reverend G C Haddock a leading saloon case prosecutor shot dead on Water street near Fourth, with no clue to killer and tied to local temperance war. Prairie fires devastating Potter and surrounding counties threaten loss of property and homes.
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G. C. Haddock
Water Street
Fourth
Desperate Madman Sets Fire to Farm Then Kills Himself
In Iroquois on Aug 3 a German worker named Andrew Beck menaced Mrs. Hubbard and her two sons, set fire to a stable, then fled to a well where he hanged himself. The fire burned a stable, a mule and harness valued at $200. The coroner reports death by suicide. Hubbard family unblamed. Beck previously threatened to kill the family and burn them out.
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Troquois
James Hubbard
Andrew Beck
Beck
Mrs. Hubbard
Mr. Hubbard
North Dakota editors host meet ing and big dinner
North Dakota editors gathered for a Monday meeting and a large dinner. The menu prided itself on a quaint fare, yet the piece suggests their dinner was not superior to the Southern supper at Aberdeen.
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North Dakota
Aberdeen
Territorial Fair Premiums At Huron September Dates
The Grand Forks Plaindealer notes the Territorial Fair will be held at Huron on September 6 and 10. Premiums are liberal and the event promises to be a good one.
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Grand Forks
Huron
Dye-Stuff Demand Turns Sour in Brooklyn Drug Store
An elderly customer asks for dye stuffs at a Brooklyn drug store. The new clerk offers a list of dangerous substances and a mocked up whiskey with cornmeal. The exchange ends with the lady growing increasingly angry.
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Brooklyn Eagle
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