Caucus and Convention Rally West Beadle-Mahaffy Legislature
Spirited caucuses on the west side mobilize for the legislature. Wankton leads her delegation for Gamble and McCoy. Wisner a respected old Mitchell citizen is killed by shooting in Iowa. East side townships declare for Huron as capital. Sully County shifts to put the capital into politics with druggists at Aberdeen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beadle—Mahaffy
Wisner
Mitchell
Iowa
Gerner
Huron
Sully County
Aberdeen
County Convention Nominates Gamble Smith and Others
Yancton August 21 The Republican county convention elected delegates to the state convention naming John R. Gamble for Congress and E G Smith for judge The judicial delegates favor the nomination of E G Smith LL B French is nominated for state senator John O Anseth Schnauber Phil K Faulk G Edgerton are named for state house natives E T White nominated for county judge Major Geo A Hilton will conduct temperance meetings with W C T U support
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Yancton
Repuba
John R. Gamble
E. G. Smith
Ll.b. French
John O. Anseth
Schnauber
Phil. K. Faulk
G. Edgerton
E. T. White
Geo. A. Hilton
Wash
D. C
Logan caucus endorses Karl Gerer for Beadle legislature
In Logan township a Republican caucus unanimously backs Karl Gerer for the Beadle County legislature. Delegates from the county are named and plans to secure the capital at Huron discussed. State convention tension shows Brookings returns hint Mathews gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurowrre
Troquois
Logan Township
Republican Party
Logan
Karl Gerer
Beadle County
South Dako
Huron
Annual meeting of Pharmaceutical Association closes with banquet
The Happy Druggists at Apenporn report a well attended session ending with banquet and ball at hotel Kennard. Over a hundred druggists participated as officers were elected including President A Mills Aberdeen and secretary J F Keith Lake Preston. The next session is set for Watertown on the third Tuesday in August 1890.
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Apenporn
The
Pharmaceutical Association
Hotel Kennard
Watertown
A. Mills
Aberdeen
R. F. Hill
Redfield
H. A. Cadd
Dell Rapids
J. F. Keith
Lake Preston
L. T. Dunnings
Sioux Falls
C.H. Jacquot
B. F. Sterns
W. S
Parker
Wessington Wets Out For Mahaffy In Tight Race
In Wessington Aug 22 a lively caucus saw 97 votes cast far exceeding Republican membership. Mahaffy defeated Curtis for the legislature by seven votes. Mahaffy is described as an excellent man, a farmer, alliance member, prohibitionist, and four year veteran with battle wounds. West side support looks solid. Delegates named: J. P. Cooper H. H. Hoover Geo L Hess Kipp and M. V. Miller.
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Wessington
Mahaffy
Curtis
Alliance
H. H. Hoover
Geo. L
Hess Kipp
M. V. Miller
Sally County Delegation Chosen for State Convention
Aug 22 Oxia Sally county names William McLaughlin J H Maxwell W H Little S W Farm bull and William Toomey as delegates to the state convention. Convention endorses constitutional prohibition Mellette for governor Pierre for the state capital.
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Sally County
Oxia
William McLaughlin
J. H. Maxwell
W. H. Little
S. W.armbull
William Toomey
Mellette
Pierre
South
Mitchell Man Shot
A brief item from Merceneis dated August 21 reports A. M. Bowdle of Wisner Bowdle & firm involved in a shooting incident. Further details are not provided in the readable text.
Newcomer Reports Omit Details On Wisner Death
A Newcomer resident received a dispatch note stating Mr. Wisner was fatally injured at El Dora Ohio. Wisner, about 60, was prominent in central Iowa banking circles.
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Wisner
Eldora, To
Iowa
Mil ler Seeks Democratic Governor Nomination in Yankton
Col E W Miller of Huron is in Yankton Aug 22 aiming for the Democratic nomination for governor of the new state. Yankton County appears ready to back him. Wynn won the state senate nomination yesterday by one vote over French.
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Col. Miller
Yankton
E. W. Miller
Huron
Wynn
French
Virginia GOP nominates Mahone for governor at state convention
At the Norfolk Va convention on Aug 22 the Republican platform was adopted and General Mahone was nominated for governor by acclamation. All factions pledged a harmonious campaign and expressed confidence in winning this fall.
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Virginia
Norroux
Mahone
Brule Delegates Back Kellam for Supreme Judge at Huron
Douglas county delegates to the Huron convention back A. G. Kellam for supreme judge while Brule county delegates report no binding constraint beyond that choice. State delegates favor Huron as the state capital and a proposed railroad consolidation rumor circulates. Minor farmers seek relief amid crop fears as Siony reservation opening is delayed awaiting congressional action.
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Douglas County
Pettigrew
Huron
South Dakota
Brule County
U. S
Judge Adgerton
Northwestern
Milwaukee
A. G. Kellam
Congress
Sioux ‘Falls
Brookings
Loucks
Highmore
Huron as South Dakota convention hub
The piece argues that Huron is the best city to host state conventions due to accessibility and lowest costs. It cites numerous gatherings this year including Prohibition, Farmers Alliance, Young People's Christian Endeavor, Prohibition Editors, Ancient Order of United Workmen, and state party conventions to support moving the state capital to Huron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Huron
Haron
Farmers’ Alliance
The
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Convention of Prohibition Editors
the Ancient Order of United Workmen
Patten urged for state ticket by farmers despite Miner county
A prominent Alliance figure says it matters not whether Hon. John H. Patten wins the Miner county delegation. He will be urged by farmers to a place on the state ticket and will secure it.
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John H. Patten
Miner County
Sarsaparilla Promised to Purify Blood and Vitalize Body
An early medicinal ad proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla to rapidly distribute vigor throughout the body. It boasts purified blood, renewed strength, and improved digestion, claiming benefits for the stomach kidneys and liver.
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Wankton
Gamble and McCoy
Matters
McCoy
Spink County
Charles McCoy
Geo. A. Mathews
Mathews
Spink
Brookmas
Atkinson
State Senate
Dakota
James River
Huron Theer
Willow Lakes
Missouri
Nebraska Line
Fox Hills
Wessington Hills
Medicine Creek
Weasington
Eng
North Hand
Western
Beadle
Virgil
Davin S. McCasty
Bidux Falls
Masonic Black Huron
Mr. Jieras
Lewis W. Hazen
John .Fowler, Cashier
United States Depository
Y Bros
Jor Bros
Dagora Ave
Schuman
Altotois
Riverside
Sagres
California
Butter County
Oroville
Butte County
Sacramento
Marysville
California State Board of Francisco
Gove
Gove Gee
San N. D
Wate Co
Cal
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