South Dakota Republicans to Nominate at Yankton August Convention
The South Dakota Republican delegation meets in Yankton on August 22 1894 at 4 30 pm to nominate candidates for congress governor lieutenant governor secretary of state state auditor state treasurer attorney general superintendent public instruction commissioner school and public lands commissioner labor and statistics and a west of Missouri river railroad commissioner and east of river official districts. The committee urges alternates and bans proxies with each county lines and county delegates based on fifty votes or more for Charles H Shelton in 1892 plus credits for specific counties Chamberlain May 15 1894 by J M Greene chairman J H Scriven secretary.
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South Dakota
Yankton
Congress
Secre
Labor and Statistics
Hhe
Lyman
Sterling
Noland
Jackson
Ziebach
Pratt
Presho
Gregory
Harding
Charles H. Sheldon
Political slate listed for county and state offices
A long roster of candidates is named for State Senator E H Aplin Representatives Campbell Allison and others. County officers listed include Treasurer Edward Sterling Sheriff George Longstaff Coroner H Boos Probate Grant Superintendent N Milne States Attorney John Wood and others. Delegates to the State Convention are named alongside assorted party slate figures.
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E. H. Aplin
Charles A. Campbell
Robert Allison
Vance
Edward Sterling
William Rogers
H. Boos
E. Grant
N Milne
John Wood
OSEPH
H. Alexander
C. Patterson
M. Cook
William Simpson
William Ruggles
Coes Coome
Walt
E. McIlvaine
F L. Rhodes
Fire losses mount storming insurers with rising claims
The text notes that fires are causing substantial losses and threaten to put pressure on insurance companies as claims grow, signaling a serious financial impact for underwriters.
Republicans Endorse Free Coinage of Silver in North Dakota
In North Dakota the Republican party declares support for free coinage of silver as a key issue. The stance signals a shift in monetary policy debates influencing statewide politics ahead of elections.
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North Dakota
Drouth Woes Blamed on Democratic Administration
A large share of the miseries of the drouth are properly chargeable to the democratic administration. The statement assigns responsibility for agricultural hardships to current governance.
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Drouth
Republicans Put Good Men Into Office In Iowa
The Sioux City Journal notes Iowa Republicans favor assigning capable men to office and prefer to keep them in place, reflecting a party ethos of steady leadership.
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The
Sioux City Journal
Iowa
War Slogan Sparks Editorial Fire in 19th Century Newspaper
A provocative wartime line asserts that Americans will back both Japanese and Chinese allies if they perform well in combat. The terse remark reflects period racial attitudes and the era’s public sentiment toward allies and enemies in global conflict.
Fragmentary OCR Note Provides Unclear Timing
An unreadable text fragment mentions names and numbers but lacks clear events or context. The snippet is too garbled to extract a definite person, place, or action for a sourced headline.
Let the People Be Heard on Tariff Bill
A call to delay action and heed public will before advancing tariff legislation. The speaker urges patience and popular input, framing the tariff bill as contingent on the people’s spoken wishes.
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Gallagher
Campaigner Cap Lucas Stands For His People At Washington Post
The passage lauds Captain Lucas a lifelong campaigner for others and for the Union. From 1862 to 1865 he helped the Iron Brigade with zeal and courage, marching and fighting for the flag. After Lincoln and Grant era campaigns he supported Republican standards and insists on fair treatment for himself while remaining at his post.
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Lucas
Union
Iron Brigade
Shaw
Billy
Lincoln
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Republican Party
Washington Post
Not one old soldier among Yankton county delegates
The text notes that of twenty delegates chosen to represent Yankton county at the Republican state convention not a single delegate is an old soldier. A speaker remarks this seems wrong, prompting others to defend veterans and emphasize that soldiers have become good citizens over thirty years. The piece ends with a patriotic verse praising soldiers.
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Yankton County
renomination of Governor Shelden urged by party leaders
The passage argues Governor Shelden should be renominated based on his farming, soldiering, northern residence, and steadfast republicanism. It cites proven courage, campaigning ability, and executive skill, noting experience and fulfilled promises. It dismisses opposition as Dakota political manipulation aimed at personal gain.
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Shelden
Argentine minister writes on Civil Wars in South America
Senor Estanislaos S. Zaballos in Washington contributed an article for the August North American Review. The piece, titled Civil Wars in South America, is described as valuable and interesting by the source.
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Washington
Senor Estanislaos S. Zaballos
South America
North American Review
Free Coinage Momentum Across the Nation
The Hermosa Pilot notes growing support for free coinage of silver and gold. It argues protection and free coinage will revive industries and lift idle workers, portraying a nationwide trend toward monetary reform and economic revival.
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Hermosa
Senate and House Near Agreement on Tariff Bill
It appears negotiators in both chambers may approve the tariff bill if they can resolve all disputed points and reach a final consensus. The outcome hinges on overcoming remaining disagreements between committees and leadership.
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Senate
House
Million Dollar Russia Thistle Extermination Aid Falls Short
A congressional aid package aimed at eradicating the Russian thistle has failed to pass. The proposed million dollar appropriation would have funded elimination efforts but did not succeed, leaving the weed battle unresolved.
Governor names J O Anderson to Soldiers Home board
Governor Sheldon appoints J O Anderson of Plankinton to fill the vacant Soldiers Home board seat following the death of Colonel Laird. The move fills a recent vacancy and strengthens the board's membership with a locally named appointee.
Harmony Township to get artesian wells located
The state engineer of irrigation has located two artesian wells in Harmony township. It is safe to predict that that township will soon change its name.
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Harmony Township
Congress Adjournment Slated for August 8 by Speaker Crisp
Speaker Crisp said Congress would adjourn on August 8 and noted the tariff bill must gain speed to pass by that deadline.
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Crisp
Journalists Bailey and Picker Accused of Mistakes
The Redfield Journal questions L H Bailey and Blake about Pick ler's claims. The piece suggests the editors may be mistaken and questions the accuracy of their observations.
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Redfield Journal
L H. Bailey
Blake
Pickler
Watertown Opinion Boosts Captain Lucas in Congress Bid
The Black Hills solid and seven eastern Missouri counties show strong support for Captain Lucas, indicating positive momentum for his congressional campaign as reported by Watertown Public Opinion.
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Black Hills
Missouri
Watertown
Lucas
Congress
Kansas and Nebraska Crop Prospects Improve
After recent rains in Kansas and Nebraska the crop outlook brightens with forecasts of a good half crop of corn to be harvested, signaling favorable conditions for farmers this season.
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Kansas
Nebraska
Political prophets silenced by Yankton convention date
The commentary notes that the August 22d date will shut down those predicting the Yankton convention, forcing them to seek other topics.
Yankton Urged to Improve Water Supply for Fire Protection
The Yankton Press and Dakotan urges city authorities to enhance Yankton's water system so property holders gain ample fire protection and safer streets.
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Yankton
Dakotan
Gamble says Pickler nomination talk is bosh
A Carthage friend quotes Bob Gamble dismissing talk that Pickler could be nominated by acclamation, saying it is all bosh and that time will tell.
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Pickler
Bob Gamble
Carthage
States Answer With Ancient Weapons For Defense
The text notes that when China urged the states to provide troops, they loyally complied by sending men equipped with bows and arrows, a relic of ancient warfare in a modern context.
Question on political pressure and delegate campaigning
The speaker questions the logic of a candidate roaming counties and villages to pressure delegates. The quote critiques persistent campaigning for office and implies spontaneous uprisings by supporters.
Catholic Loyalty debated in North American Review reply
George Parsons Lathrop continues the discussion started in the May issue of the North American Review. His article titled Catholic Loyalty acts as a reply to Bishop Doane of Albany and President Traynor of the A P A.
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North American Review
George Parsons Lathrop
Doane
Albany
Traynor
Swiss Executive System in a Federal Cabinet Model
The Swiss executive is a seven member council serving three years. Ministers administer departments, can speak and propose in both houses but cannot vote. If their measures fail, they stay in office, a system praised as a precedent distinct from the English model.
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House of Representatives
House of Commons
Hannis Taylor
United States
Spain
The Silver Attitude and Republican Policy Through Time
The piece argues Republicans are practical and principled, supporting silver coinage as a steady substitute currency. It links anti slavery stance to eventual free coinage, noting gradual reform and avoidance of crisis, while urging readers to see ongoing push for enlarged silver use as a path to ultimate free coinage.
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Republican Party
Lincoln
Bey
Person Elected to Fill Madison Normal Board Vacancy
R 8S Person of the Howard Press is chosen to fill a vacancy on the Madison Normal school board. An excellent choice.
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Parkston Advance
Howard Press
Madison Normal School Board
Irrigation Question Sparks Town Crowd Gap
In Plankinton Herald excerpts editors joke about irrigation while the crowd heads to the drug store, with Jolly Blake and Tommy Bishop raising the topic and winking at the audience as they discuss the all important question.
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Plankinton Herald
Fatty” Blake
Tommy Bishop
State Normal at Madison gains new trustee
R. S. Person of the Howard Press has been named trustee of the State Normal at Madison. Local Madison papers unite in congratulating the college on the selection, deeming it evidence of a quality institution.
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Madison United
de Smet
R. S. Person
Howard Press
State Normal
Madison
Madison Papers
Silver Question urged in state convention speech
Chamberlain Journal argues the Republican party should not wobble on silver. It calls for clear commitment to free and unrestricted coinage of gold and silver at a 16 to 1 ratio, claiming this bi metal standard meets the American public’s demand from the Missouri river viewpoint.
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Chamberlain Journal
Republican Party
Missouri River
Lucas Campaign Letter From Captain Lucas
Captain J B Wolgeruth reports a letter from Captain Lucas explaining he is busy with duties and cannot yet return to handle home politics. He says his duty is to stay at his post and trusts the party to act justly at the convention. If they adjourn he will come home as soon as possible but adjourning timing is uncertain. He hopes to kill the tariff bill.
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Watertown Daily
J. B. Wolgeruth
Lucas
Walgy
The People’s Governor in Wessington Springs Politics
The article praises Governor Sheldon as the people's governor with growing popularity as the Republican convention nears. It notes no organized opposition within the party and urges his renomination and reelection.
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Wessington Springs
Sheldon
Wise appointment fills soldiers' home board vacancy
Governor Sheldon named Col. O. J. Anderson of Plankinton to the soldiers' home board to fill the vacancy caused by Col. Laird's death. The announcement emphasizes a prudent selection by the governor and the ongoing duties of the trustees.
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Chamberlain Journal
Sheldon
Col. O. J. Anderson
Plankinton
The
Soldiers’ Home
Col. Laird
Quiet prediction on Herried for governor denied
The Madison Leader notes confidential chatter that Lieutenant Governor Herried may seek Governor Sheldon's seat but asserts the claim is unfair and that Herried would not be induced to run. The paper stakes no position beyond denying the prediction.
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Madison
Herried
Sheldon
Mr. Herried
Republicans Aim for Unity in Nominating Conventions
The Aberdeen News notes a strong unanimity in republican conventions this year with nominations by acclamation. The paper says personal differences are set aside and all focus on a victorious fall campaign for principle and candidates.
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Aberdeen News
Lucas Nomination Seen Certain in Black Hills
The Black Hills reportedly arranged with McKay to drop his candidacy for labor statistics commissioner and unite 96 votes for Lucas for Congress Brennan for railroad commissioner and Phillips for treasurer. Unification would likely yield solid Republican majorities in the next legislature.
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Lucas
Redfield Journal
Black Hills
McKay
Labor Statistics
Congress
Brennan
Phillips
Elkton Man O T Grattan Appointed To Agricultural College Board
O T Grattan of Elkton is named by the board of regents to join the agricultural college board of trustees at their Water town meeting. He previously resigned early from the regents and is urged to accept to provide decisive leadership and integrity.
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O. T. Grattan
The
Agricultural College
Board of Regents
Watertown
Elkton
Gratian
O. T
Renomination odds in Yankton Republican convention
The Canton News predicts a renomination of Lucas, Sheldon, Herried, Thorson, Hipple and Crawford by the Republican convention at Yankton while noting a crowded field for the rest of the ticket. The piece argues local predictors overstate foresight and affirm party will do the right thing.
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Canton
Yankton
Lucas
Sheldon
Herried
Thorson
Hipple
Crawford
Republican Party
Will Doubtless Be Skin
Redfield Commonwealth argues the Republican state convention should ignore endorsements at county level and block either congressman. It says South Dakota vacancies could ally with both sides to teach loyalty by sending one to the Senate and possibly a place for the other. It warns the party cannot waste margin on “shark skinning” and will respond if the animal is obnoxious in the camp.
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Redfield
Artesian well boosts crops for Davison county farmer
In Davison county Mr. Lawrence, 13 miles east of H. M. Clark, drilled an artesian well two inches in diameter. It flows nearly two barrels per minute and, after flooding 25 acres last season, he now grows wheat averaging 25 bushels per acre. An average sample is at Auld & Dye's office. The well is valued at $500 a year for his crops and garden.
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Plankinton
Davison County
Lawrence
H. M. Clark’s
Auld & Dye’s
Col Henderson Platform Telegram From Waterloo Meeting
Col Henderson could not attend the convention nominating him for another term but sent a telegram declaring the Republican platform. He urges unity, warns the nation is in trouble, and calls the party to act with work, wisdom, and patriotism defending Lincoln, Grant, and Harrison era values. The message emphasizes restoring order and aiding workers. The battle is on.
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Col. Henderson
Sioux City Journal
Waterloo
Third
Lincoln
Grant
Benjamin Harrison
Republican Party
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