All Sorts of Men and Political Jest in Review
A Washington dispatch notes Kit Kittredge’s credential innovation and argues predictably about Senate seating. The piece highlights the Denmark West Indies sale for about 5 million dollars, compared to Napoleon’s era, and mocks Ed Johnson of Armour as a Democratic senatorial candidate. It praises bipartisanship by Colorado’s delegation and marks Galusha Grow’s 50th congressional anniversary. The Ancient Order of United Workmen plans to challenge taxes on state action, sending the dispute to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Workmen
Insurance Commissioner
Supreme Court
Roosevelt’s Message Presses Progressive Reform For Nation
The President’s Message praises McKinley’s memory, calls for strong anti anarchist policy, stricter immigration laws, cautious tariff revision, and expanded navy. It favors currency reform, is optimistic on Cuban independence, supports Isthmian canal, civil service extension, and Indian work requirements. Also summarized is a Black Hills Geological Survey report highlighting rock layers, underground waters, mineral deposits, and color photography.
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Isthmian Canal
St. Louis Exposition
Black Hills
South Dakota
United States Geological Survey
N. H. Darton
Unfounded Rumor Denied on Crawford Alliance
The Huronite declares no alliance or negotiation exists between Crawford and Mr. Kittredge for Gamble’s successor or Senate seat. The story in the Sioux Falls Press is baseless and not under consideration.
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Crawford
Kittredge
Senate
Gamble
Dell Rapids Times Change as Ward Brothers Retire
The firm Ward Bros publishers of the Dell Rapids Times is dissolved with H W Ward retiring. D E Ward will continue publication of the Times. The paper has long been among South Dakota’s best and hopes for continued prosperity for both brothers and the paper.
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Ward Bros
Dell Rapids Times
H. W. Ward
D. E. Ward
the Times
South Dakota
The
Times
Crawford Named to Succeed Gamble, Sioux Falls Full Inference
The Sioux Falls Press reports Crawford is slated to succeed Gamble in the anticipated succession. The Sioux Falls Journal notes with uncertainty details or overlapping statements regarding the transition and context.
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Herreid
Gamble
Crawford
Burke
Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls Journal
State Supreme Court in Brown County Election Case
The state supreme court's decision in the Brown County election case is likely good law but critics say the court acted hastily since the matter only reached the high tribunal six years ago.
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State Supreme Court
Brown County
From Pullman to Pullman Jr A Fall
From Pullman Jr to Pullman Jr the tale recalls a fall as the elder Pullman built a vast fortune while his sons spent allowances in vice and dissipation. The piece suggests their losses outweighed the gains.
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Pullman, Jr
Pullman
Dairy and Buttermakers Convention Absentees Noted
The Dairy and Buttermakers convention proceeds smoothly with few dairymen or politicians in attendance. Gov. Herreid was hoped to appear but his absence is marked as a disappointment.
Burke and Martin push public building bills for Pierre Deadwood
Congressmen Burke and Martin introduced bills seeking 200000 dollar public buildings for Pierre and Deadwood respectively. The text notes that none of the cities needs such projects as much as Huron, implying a regional competition for funds.
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Burke
Pierre
Martin
Deadwood
Huron
Cuba Imports Range From 200 Million To 300 Million
Cuba's imports total an estimated 200 million to 300 million dollars annually. The United States supplies about 28 million of this amount despite its proximity to Cuban markets.
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Cuba
United States
Sioux Falls Press eyed as Republican after Jan 1
Rumors suggest the Sioux Falls Press may switch to a Republican stance from January 1. Bowen runs a popular populist paper and could launch a rival GOP edition, challenging the new alignment.
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Sioux Falls
Bowen
Centerville Chronicle backs Martin Burke renomination push
The Centerville Chronicle, the sole anti Kittredge Republican paper, endorses the renomination of Martin and Burke, lampooning the machine policy with sharp critique and support.
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Centerville
Martin and
Burke
Burke Seeks Fair Play From Argus Leader
Congressman Burke aims to secure fair treatment from the Argus Leader as the Sioux Falls paper shifts its favorable attention away. The Republican newspaper is urged to speak fairly of the congressman amid evolving coverage.
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Burke
Sioux Falls
Argus Leader
State press backs Phillips for Kittredge secretary
The press of the state is broadly united in endorsing the appointment of Hon. N. E. Phillips as private secretary to Senator Kittredge.
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N. E. Phillips
Senator Kittredge
Thirteen Doctors Failed to Cure Consumption
Letter from Mrs. M. A. Close of Appleton Wisconsin credits Peruna and Manalin for curing her consumptive illness after thirteen doctors failed. She details years of illness and a period bedridden before starting Peruna, noting stopped hemorrhages and marked improvement. She asks continued mailing to 579 Pacific Street Appleton Wisconsin.
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S. B. Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
Peruna
Manalin
Milwaukee
Wis
Old Cold and Catarrh to Lungs Peruna Claim
The text argues catarrh tends to descend into the lungs causing consumption and claims Peruna cures or prevents this progression. It cites Mrs. J. Priest of Lee Michigan praising Peruna for blindness and a son’s health, and notes Dr. Hartman offers free advice from The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.
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Close
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus, O
Perry Refuses Use of Retway for Colombian Troops
Washington dispatch reports Captain Perry declines allowing use of the railway at Panama to move armed Colombian forces. Navy officials cite precedents and the treaty that place responsibility on the United States to keep traffic safe across the isthmus. They acknowledge danger but say Perry acted correctly to avoid wider conflict.
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Perry
Washington
Captain Perry
Panama
United States
Colon
Navy Department
Young Pullman Dies of Pneumonia at 26
George M. Pullman son of the late car magnate died at his San Mateo country home after several weeks of pneumonia. He was 26 and had been gravely ill since Tuesday when a relapse followed by a hemorrhage led to his death in the early morning hours.
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San Francisco
George M. Pullman
San Mateo
The Mistake of a Life Salem Special
South Dakota men who sold farms and homes over the past two years face lasting regret and financial hardship. The article notes many will never regain past comfort and security.
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Salem
South Dakota
Wanted men to learn barber trade with scholarship offer
Advertisement offering free catalog for Moler x Col ieze at 350 Second Ave South. Promises short training, steady practice, expert instruction, and a chance to earn scholarship and board as the barber trade shows good demand.
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Moler
Colieze
Second Ave
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C. F. Koepp
Huron, South Dakota
Washington Dispatch
Sioux City Journal
Poleon
Ed. Johnson
Armour
Galusha A. Grow
Pennsylvania
Congress
Dakota
John Longstaff
Roosevelt
McKinley
Mr. Kittredge
Kearney, Neb
M. A. Close
Corinne Gilmore
Vance St
Memphis, Tenn
Young Pullman
Dr. Fenners
Erica
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