American forces first peek in Pekin
The report notes American forces were the first to glimpse Pekin, highlighting their early entry into the city during the Sichuan campaign era in August 1900.
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Pekin
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
5
1896 Issues Spotlight On Chicago Platform
The Chicago platform has drawn global attention as its issues of 1896 are debated by observers worldwide. Delegates discuss economic policy, labor rights, and political reforms shaping national discourse.
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Chicago
Census finds 5000 in Pierre capital city
The census man of Pierre reports a population of about 5,000 for the city, referring to it as the state capital. The figure reflects the capital’s size as recorded in the recent survey.
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Pierre
Hon C N Herreid to stump for Republicans in September
Hon C N Herreid will campaign on the first week of September for the Republican ticket. The event signals party support and upcoming electoral efforts with Herreid speaking at local venues.
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C. N. Herreid
China seeks US appoint Conger as minister to mediate with allies
China asks the United States to appoint Minister Conger as a mediator between China and the Allied powers, aiming to ease tensions and improve communications during ongoing discussions and diplomatic exchanges.
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China
United States
Minister Conger
Population of Greater New York in 1900 Census
The 1900 census lists Greater New York’s population at 2,050,600, marking an increase of over 500,000 since 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater
New York
Roosevelt to Tour South Dakota With Shaw and Nelson
Governor Roosevelt will be accompanied on his South Dakota tour by Governor Shaw of Iowa and Senator Nelson of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Roosevelt
South Dakota
Gov. Shaw
Iowa
Senator Nelson
Cyclone Strikes Sheboygan. Half Million in Damage
Sheboygan Wisconsin endured a severe cyclone on Monday causing damage estimated near a half million dollars. No lives were lost in the storm.
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Sheboygan
Wis
Unpopular Laws Regulating School Fund Disposal
The present laws regulating the disposal of school money are not popular. Counties dislike being compelled to pay interest on a forced loan.
Georgia Heat Destroys Soapcorn Crop
In Georgia the ten day heatwave ruined the soapcorn crop as moisture failed and the corn popped on the stalk, making husking unprofitable and the yield worthless for harvest.
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Georgia
Corruption fund set by Senator rigs Beadle County
One thousand dollars is the amount of the corruption fund Senator Pet Rigrew has set aside to buy Beadle County. Look out for Mr. Kimball's ticket wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pet Rigrew
Beadle County
Mr. Kimball
Dolliver to Be Appointed Senator by Gov Shaw
Johnathan P. Dolliver is said to have assurances from Governor Shaw that he will appoint him to the Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Gear. The arrangement signals a swift transition and political maneuvering in the state capital.
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Johnathan P. Dolliver
Gov. Shaw
Gear
Confederate Veterans object to encampment commander visit
The Confederate Veteran's Association of the Army of Tennessee objects to Commander Gordor of the United Confederate Veterans attending the National G A R encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederate Veteran's Association
Army of Tennessee
Gordor
United Confederate Veterans
Prominent Black Hills Lawyer Moves to Denver
Hon Edwin VanCise of Deadwood, noted as one of the state’s ablest lawyers and a longtime figure in Black Hills affairs, will soon establish a permanent residence in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin VanCise
Black Hills
Denver
Racial politics assertion sparks debate on consent and governance
A claim contrasts treatment of Filipinos and Black southerners, arguing only one group must submit to governance without consent while the other may face violence. The boastful remark frames democracy as unequal under law and order in the United States, reflecting incendiary rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
United States
Per Capita Coinage Shifts From Silver to Gold Over Years
In 1873 the United States coinage per person for silver ran 10 cents, rising to 16 cents amid the great crime period and reaching 36 cents by 1899. Gold coinage per person stood at 1.537 dollars in 1873 and 1.83 dollars in 1899, reflecting a shift in minting trends.
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United States
Electoral college and regional representation note
The piece compares voter counts per electoral vote in Mississippi and New York and argues that if the South had equal representation to the North, Mr. Brian could not be elected for a thousand years. The tone is analytical and speculative about regional influence in presidential elections.
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Mississippi
New York
Brian
Cochran backs Bryan amid Republican senate outlook
Bourke Cochran supports Bryan stating Republicans will control the Senate for four years, implying no harm from Bryan's election. The remark casts Cochran as a doubtful de factor and may embarrass the Democratic nominee.
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Bourke Cochran
Bryan
Senate
Mr. Bryan
Cochran
Bryan urged to denounce South Carolina voting plan
The Sefton Herald accuses Mr. Bryan of supporting a policy to shoot miggers and disfranchise others, arguing he would risk votes in the electoral college by defending the black population in the southern states. The paper promotes consent of the governed but denounces action against black southerners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Sefton Herald
Latter Day Democracy
South Carolina
the Herald
Pacific
South
Democratic Party Plight Over War and Campaign Platforms
The text notes that the Democratic Party would face a difficult campaign on its platforms since 1864 if not for government involvement in the Spanish-American War. It questions what figure William Jennings Bryan would present on Chicago platform principles during a presidential campaign.
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Democratic Party
Spain
Bryan
Chicago
Democratic campaign funds boosted by major trusts
The Democratic campaign committee relies on support from the Silver King’s Trust, American Cotton, and the Tammany Ice Trust. These three influential trusts back the party and are expected to ease Bryan’s finance committee burden with substantial contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Campaign Committee
Silver King’s Trust
American Cotton Company
Tammany Ice Trust
Democratic Party
Bryan
Finance Committee
Pettigrew Campaign Emphasizes Pettigrewism in State
Richard Franklin Pettigrew began his re election bid with five speeches across Charles Mix and Douglass counties last week. The editor reread the stenographic report and found the paramount issue to be Pettigrewism, as the senator spent his time telling voters about himself and urging re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Franklin Pettigrew
Senate
Charles Mix
Douglass
The Great Crime Has Been A Good Thing For The Country
The piece contrasts past and present per capita figures for crime related costs, noting per capita circulation, interest on the national debt, and pension tax. It argues the country benefited from the change, with the Democratic party voicing pension complaints but gaining little attention from citizens.
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Democratic Party
Powers Found Guilty in Goebel Case as Kentucky Secretary of State
John W. Powers, secretary of state under Kentucky's Republican governor, is sentenced to life imprisonment for complicity in the Goebel murder. The trial was partisan. evidence not fully considered. Appeal to the state supreme court urged for a fair hearing and eligible sentence review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Powers
Kentucky
Goebel
Supreme Court of
Letter Calls Leverson Traitor to United States
Fort Hamilton New York resident Montague R Lever son writes to Filipino leader Apacible. He is described as aligned with Boston anti imperialist league leaders who influence Filipino revolt against the U S government. The piece urges immediate trial and stern action akin to George Washington against traitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montague R. Leverson
Fort Hamilton
New York
Apacible
Leverson
League
Boston
United States
Benedict Arnold
Mr. Leverson
Washington
Arnold
Centerville Journal Targets Republican Senate Candidates
The Centerville Journal moves to remove Mr. Stover Mr. Preston and other Republican nominees from the senatorial race aiming to clear the path for Gamble. The paper presses to force a Gamble banner in what it portrays as an uncontested field.
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Centerville Journal
Stover
Preston
The
Journal
Gamble
Mr. Gamble
Senate
Horonire
Congress
First
South Dakota
Silent Man
Sioux Falls
Centerville
Pain Conquered Health Restored by Lydia E Pinkham
A political column interweaves with a letter praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring health. It cites Sen. Gamble and South Dakota Republicans, debates party unity, and contrasts Bryan and imperialism with Lincoln era warnings, amid a broad set of political opinions and health testimonial notes.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
The First Battle and Bryan as False Prophet
A critical review argues Bryan's 1896 prophecies failed as gold standard policy and Republican victory prevailed. It asserts labor prospered, money expanded, and agriculture, manufacturing, and commerce thrived. The author warns against relying on Bryan and warns that national spirit should not hinge on one man.
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Bryan
McKinley
Mr. Bryan
Congress
Republican Party
Wm. J. Bryan
Cannot Change Its Spots in the Political Battle
A critical note arguing the Democratic Party cannot alter its course, comparing it to Lincoln era opposition. It asserts that Bryan borrows war period rhetoric and predicts imperial overtones if McKinley wins, aligning Lincoln supporters with today’s Democratic stance and referencing the Indianapolis Sentinel as a pro slavery and pro Bryan voice from 1864 and 1900.
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Rome
Caesar
Lincoln
Stanton
Halleck
United States
The
Sentinel
Bryan
Republic
Garfield
Washington
South Dakota
Beadle County
Altgeld
McKinley
Democratic Party
Union
Abraham Lincoln
Indianapolis Sentinel
Abraham Tine
Pettigrew Son in Boer Army Clarifies German Vote Issue
The Volga Tribune notes it was misinformed about Senator Pettigrew not having a son in the Boer army. His son has been sent to South Africa in recent weeks. The German vote remains a campaign issue as previously reported.
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Pettigrew
Volga Tribune
the Tribune
South Africa
Health problem simpler than supposed Hood's Sarsaparilla
The health problem is simpler than it seems and rests on digestion and pure blood. Hood's Sarsaparilla promises to keep you well when taken promptly for stomach or blood disorders. It claims cures for scrofula salt rheum catarrh dyspepsia rheumatism and other diseases numbered by thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
F. G. Smith
When to Marry Reflects Varied Timelines for Men
An excerpt from a Philadelphia Inquirer treatise on matrimony notes marriage timing varies by individual. It argues some men are ready at twenty five while others at thirty five, and warns that delaying past that point can lead to challenges. The piece is republished for Dave Jeffres and Charlie Koepp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Inquirer
Dave Jeffres
Charlie Koepp
Home Seekers Excursions Offer From North Western Line
The North Western Line will sell home seekers excursion tickets on August 7 21 and the first and third Tuesdays of each month all year to many West and South points. Favorable return limits. Tickets and info from Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Ba Y
College County Fair Opens with Band and Baby Show
The College County Fair runs Sept 4 1 PM with Huron Military Band concert and 2 30 PM baby show. Competent judges award blue ribbon for the handmost baby under one year. G A R and W R C run this department in the northeast first floor room for veterans and families. The fair features Civil War relics, floral parade, gardens, art crafts, preserves, quilts, and a full agricultural exhibit with poultry. Public urged to contribute, loan items, and join the parade with floats and decorated carriages. Exhibition runs daily 1 to 10 PM with entertainment in the College chapel. tickets 25c adults 15c children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Chapel
Huron Military Band
G. A. R and W.R.C
Beadle County
Electric Light Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Huronite
John Longstaff
Hyro
Della Remicker
Rensselaer, Ivo
Scott
College County Fair
Philippine Curios
Chaplain Daley
5Th Dakota Regiment
Floral Department
Beadie County
Art Department
A. F. Kenyon
ANE
Dakota Avenue
Kenyon & Tredway
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