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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1896
Page
4
No new candidate for U S senator announced lately
No new candidate for United States senator has been announced recently causing speculation of a delayed or stalled campaign. Observers note the lack of activity amid political chatter and upcoming election cycles.
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U. S
Stacy Cochrane Nominated for Commissioner of Irrigation
Stacy Cochrane emerges as a candidate for irrigation commissioner. His long association with Tom Bishop and close friendship are noted as aligning with the role.
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Stacy Cochrane
Tom Bishop
Major Barrett Clarifies Ties to Kyle’s Senate Bid
Major Barrett publishes a card in this paper detailing his relation to Kyle's senatorial aspirations. He asserts his role and distance from the campaign while noting his own views on the race.
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Major Barrett
Kyle
Sharp contrasts in leisure and duty noted
Grover hunts ducks with casual ease while Weyler attends to business and shoots Cubans. The description plays on competing reputations, hinting at differing passions and seriousness in their pursuits.
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Grover
Weyler
Next legislature to consider railroad bill for state interests
The forthcoming legislature is expected to pass a railroad bill placing power with railroad commissioners. The law could balance justice for the people and railroads. Any alternative measure risks harm to state interests.
Rumor of Governor Mansion Shell at Pierre
Rumor says a stately shell has been built at Pierre for a governor mansion and to be unloaded on the state. Andy Lee says he will continue to reside at Vermillion, which dampens prospects of the plan to rob the state.
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Pierre
Andy Lee
Vermillion
Republicans Face Two Thirds Calls Over Impeachment Plan
The piece argues that Republican claims of seeking a two thirds majority to impeach the supreme court are unreliable. It predicts Populists will rally in Pierre this winter to build a record for the 1898 campaign and that GOP allies may misjudge Populist strength before March 5.
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Supreme Court
Pierre
Haron Haronite Becomes Agent of Republican Outlook
Dell Rapids Tribune notes Mayhew's election and ongoing insurance statements printing in republican papers. It mentions populist advocacy for an insurance commissioner appointed by Gov. Lae and hints at possible significance. The paper contemplates reconciliation with Republican rule and a hopeful near-term return.
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Haron Haronite
Mayhew
Lae
Dell Rapids Tribune
Marshal County Ballot Irregularities Could Alter State Result
The Yankton Gazette asserts enough Republican ballots were discarded in Marshal County to have carried the Republican state ticket if counted. It argues a recount then could have reversed the outcome, criticizing post election focus on piecemeal canvassing rather than pursuing a full Marshal County recount.
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Yankton
Judge Jones Rules Liquor Suit Lacks Standing
In circuit court Judge Jones ruled that a suit for liquor value has no standing since sales violated the prohibitory law. J J Douglas of Louisville Kentucky sued a local saloonkeeper for several barrels of whisky. the court directed a verdict for defendant.
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Sioux Falls
Jones
J. J. Douglas
Louisville
Kentucky
Pettigrew Bolts, Dingly Bill Faces Dark Outlook
Senator Pettigrew continues his defection as the Dingly bill stalls in the current Congress. Observers say prospects for passage are poor amid partisan opposition and uncertain floor support.
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Congress
Spaniards Question Certainty On Maceo Death
Reports out of Spain reflect doubts about the death of Maceo, contrasting earlier assurances and suggesting lingering uncertainty among officials and observers.
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Maceo
Rumor Bets Gamble to Contest Kelly’s Congress Seat
Rumors circulate that Hon. R. J. Gamble may challenge incumbent J. E. Kelly for a U.S. House seat, with no official nomination yet filed. The report notes political speculation in local circles about possible contest and campaign denials or confirmations were not available.
Legislature Faces Advice on Marriage From Panch
The article notes that the next legislative session may heed Panch’s warning to those about to wed: "Don’t." The remark frames debates on marriage laws and social norms within upcoming policy discussions.
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Panch
Senator Cailom Urges Cuba Freedom as American Watchword
The remark frames Cuban liberation as a central rallying call for U.S. citizens, signaling a bold stance by Senator Cailom. The statement highlights support for democratic change in Cuba and frames freedom for Cuba as a national guiding principle.
Indian Summer Boosts Farmers Harvest Outlook
The Indian summer forecast allows farmers to harvest corn and gather pumpkins. The extended warm spell provides time for fieldwork and late-season crops before seasonal cold arrives.
Watertown Times backs Loucks for Senate seat
The Watertown Times endorses Loucks in the race for the United States Senate, arguing his qualifications and vision for state and national leadership.
Weather forecaster Hick’s December predictions questioned
The text notes Hick’s weather predictions for December appear unreliable and suggests accuracy varies. It reflects on the challenge of forecasting and the skill needed to consistently guess correctly.
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Hick
Wheat bulls Expect Early Price Rise This Week
Market note says wheat is subdued this week while bulls anticipate an early move higher to reach the target mark soon. Futures activity shows cautious optimism as traders monitor supply and demand signals.
McKinley Names Pickler as Pensions Commissioner
A Washington dispatch reports President McKinley intends to appoint Pickler to head the pension department, a move welcomed by supporters of the nominee. The Hv RONITE expresses hope the rumor proves true.
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Washington
McKinley
Pickler
Hvronite
Death Rumor Surfaces On Cuban General Maceo
Late dispatches report the death of Cuban General Maceo though without confirmation. Friends of the insurgents will hope for contradiction to quell the rumor.
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Maceo
McKinley Likely to Call Special Session for Revenue
It is pretty certain that McKinley will be compelled to assemble congress in special session for the purpose of providing revenue to pay the daily expenses of this country.
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McKinley
Congress
Deputy Secretary Picks Phillip Lawrence as New Deputy
Secretary-elect Roddle announces Phillip Lawrence, current auditor's office bookkeeper, named deputy secretary. Roddle praises his judgment in selecting a capable successor.
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Phillip Lawrence
Auditor’s Office
Roddle
Unworthy Hope for Republican Senate Nominee
The piece notes Sheldon seeks the Republican caucus nomination for U.S. Senate and expresses doubt that the party should bestow such an honor on him deeming him unworthy.
Judge Plowman with Hills backing for Senator run
Judge Plowman of Deadwood is described as an able man and his candidacy for U S senator will be backed by the solid delegation from the Hills making him a very formidable candidate.
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Judge Plowman
Deadwood
U. S
Populists Withdraw From Hughes County Contest
Chas Burke and Mr. Horner will represent Hughes County in the next legislature. The withdrawal clears the field and suggests the county will be ably represented.
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Hughes County
Chas. Burke
Mr. Horner
Silver senators bolt from St. Louis caucus
The silver senators who left the St. Louis convention refused to join the Republican senators at the first caucus of the new Congress. The move signals McKinley’s administration will face obstruction by every means available to them.
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St. Louis
Congress
McKinley
Mark Hanna’s rise from clerk to fortune through self effort
The passage notes Mark Hanna began as a grocery store clerk and, like many in the firm called the plates, rose from poverty by personal effort to accumulate wealth. It emphasizes his memory of early days and the people he knew during that period.
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Mark Hanna
Aberdeen News Endorses O H Sheldon for Senate
The Aberdeen News endorses O H Sheldon for United States senator and states he is clearly entitled to the caucus nomination. It adds the paper would support a more worthy candidate if Republicans held a majority.
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Aberdeen News
O. H. Sheldon
United States
Republicans unite behind Kyle in state support for re election
The Dell Rapids Tribune notes that many Republican papers in the state back Senator Kyle for another term. Pettigrew’s opposition appears to boost Kyle’s appeal among Republicans and could sway some legislators to vote for him. The piece argues Kyle’s Senate career is condemned by virtually all Republicans while Pettigrew’s dislike may not sway the party from its principles.
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Kyle
Pettigrew
Dell Rapids Tribune
United States
Senate
Congress
[Untitled Fragment]
[No readable persons or events present in the text to summarize.]
Republican Leaders Threaten Honest Ballot Integrity
The passage denounces Republican leaders for trying to thwart the people's will by exploiting county audit mistakes. It insists that republicanism rests on an honest ballot and fair count and warns leaders to beware tampering with the sovereign will of the commonwealth.
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Republican Party
Commonwealth
Supreme court upholds canvass adjournment to correct returns
The supreme court decides the board of canvassers rightly adjourned to the 17th to fix returns. Bryan secures the state electoral vote while Kelly and Knowles receive certificates of election. Critics of the Republican canvassers are silenced as the dispute is settled.
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Supreme Court
Board of Canvassers
Bryan
Kelly
Knowles
Howlers
Board of Republican
Sioux Falls Press Sets Editorial Policy for 9th Issue
The Sioux Falls Press declares independence in politics and favors free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. A Caldwell, brother of Cal, will lead editorials and is praised as a first water newspaper genius, signaling a strong editorial direction under his management.
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Sioux Falls Press
Pew
A. Caldwell
Cal
Caldwell
Campaign rewards eyed for local election workers
Jim Elliot is named as a candidate for U S attorney for South Dakota and R S Person for surveyor general not marshal. The piece argues it would be nice to reward the two but warns against overrewarding the committee, given hundreds of campaign workers.
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Jim Elliot
United States
South Dakota
R.S. Person
Loucks Declares Eligibility for Senate Seat
The Brookings Press notes H L Loucks is ineligible due to nine year residency, but Charlie Loucks argues he has prior service in Deuel county and claims eligibility, countering the opposition’s stance.
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H. L. Loucks
United States Senate
Loucks
Canada
Brookings
Charlie Loucks
Deuel County
Esmark
Governor Shel don Aims for Senate in Elocutionary Comeback
Rumor suggests Governor Shel don is studying under a famed elocutionist. His upcoming address is expected to be delivered in a Demosthenes style to charm voters and push for his U. S. Senate bid amid nationwide political fervor.
Cavalier to Represent Minneapolis Journal at Pierre
The Sioux Falls Press notes the Minneapolis Journal will be represented by Cavalier in Pierre this winter. The paper, quoting Governor Sheldon, calls it wholesome news and suggests it could have been a Thanksgiving blessing if certain facts were fixed earlier.
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Cavalier
Minneapolis Journal
Pierre
Sheldon
Sioux Falls Press
Loucks Citizenship Ties to Dakota Territory Split
H. L. Loucks resided in the Dakota territory when it was divided into two states. The Enabling Act granted territory residents U S citizenship like original states. Loucks began naturalization in 1884 and finished papers about seven years ago. if elected, the United States senate will admit him.
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H. L. Loucks
Dakota Territory
United States
Loucks
United States Senate
State auditor annual report for year ending June 30 1896
The office presents the state auditor annual report for the fiscal year ending June 30 1896. It notes much information is valuable but a great deal of material should have been omitted. The report’s utility appears mainly to aid the printer with pages 93 through 196 inclusive.
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State Auditor
Condiucc
Publication of quarterly county treasurer reports questioned
The article notes that publishing quarterly statements in each county paper duplicates effort and costs about 250 dollars that could have been saved. It argues the reports have already been printed in every county and adds little value to the auditor's report.
Populist Papers Favored by Sioux Falls Journal
In a political note the Sioux Falls Journal praises populist papers and says the state victory belongs to populists while Republican papers may rethink their stance. The piece mentions Hon. H. E. Mayhew as a referenced figure.
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Sioux Falls Journal
H. E. Mayhew
Republicans Should Stand Firm Against Non Republican Senate Candidates
The Huronite and Aberdeen News denounce endorsing any non Republican for the U S Senate. They argue Kyle, a former free silver Democrat, has broken promises to voters and warn he may not fully switch his politics to a Republican path. They urge public opinion to let Kyle face the consequences of his choices and reject cross party support.
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Huronite
Aberdeen News
United States Senate
Kyle
Annual meeting of South Dakota education group at Vermillion
The South Dakota Educational Association holds its annual meeting in Vermillion from December 28 to 31. Teachers will be hosted by the state university, with papers from state educators. Programs are available via county superintendent or Clark M. Young, Vermillion.
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South Dakota Educational Association
Vermillion
Clark M. Young
Cuban Patriot General Maceo Assassinated Amid Weyler Treachery
A Cuban patriot and general Maceo was killed under a white flag of truce in a planned meeting with Spanish General Weyler. The killing is condemned as inhuman treachery and will mobilize American sympathy for Cuba.
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Maceo
Weyler
Cuba
Spain
America
United States
Time to end the Cuba contest and aid freedom fighters
The text urges the United States to cease waiting on Spain and to support Cuban insurgents, citing Maceo's killing as a turning point and comparing the situation to France aiding America in its independence. It appeals to patriots and insists the blood of Maceo calls for decisive U.S. action.
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Cuba
United States
Maceo
Spain
France
Canvass of November votes stalled by executive whim
Judge Dighton Orcson urged completing the official canvass of the November 3 vote and issuing certificates to the leaders. The board adjourned for two weeks to “correct technicalities” that cannot alter the outcome, while speculations about a scheme and crude racial commentary appear in the report.
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Pierre
Dighton Ocrson
Lam
Amending constitution ballots may be lost by printing errors
The article discusses an 1895 act prescribing ballot printing for constitutional amendments and notes experts disagree whether amendments printed as required are still valid. Attorney General Crawford says the amendments are lost, while the court might interpret intent and count the ballot.
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Bergar
Crawford
Newspaper Boys Seek Commissions After Campaign Honors
The text notes several individuals seeking posts or titles as rewards for campaign work. Mark Hanna letters arrive for heroes while others wish for McKinley commissions, P M initials, or titles like General. Names include Editor Corey, R S Person, President Roberts, O A Blake, Dick Halliday, Doane Robinson, and Buchannan of Elk.
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Mark Hanna
Wm. McKinley
Corey
P. M
R. S
South Dakota
Roberts
Armour Chronicle
Nasby
O. A. Blake
Weslington
Huron Land Office
Dick Halliday
Doane Robinson
Buchannan
Elk
Ambitious Newsmen Eye Public Service Posts Across State
The Aberdeen News notes several men willing to join government service including McLeod seeking registrar duties, Burleigh Milton ready to sign money orders from Redfield, Bashfield handling mail at Miller, Col Datcher seeking Nasby role for Brookings, and Wass aiming for Centerville postmaster. The piece cites many western editors eager to serve if deemed wise. It references Mr Mark Hanna and the Huron letter in support of ambitions.
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Brookings
Agricultural College
Hackett
Eve
Samuel
Wass
Centerville
West
Huron: Ite
Mark Hanna
Right Way to Look at St Dakota Ruralist Tariff Debate
The article argues the 1890s tariff policy should be tested in law, urging passage of the Dingley bill to allow a period of trial before the 1898 election. It claims prosperity depends on tariff action, and populists should support prompt tariff testing for an intelligible verdict from the people.
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St. Dakota
Dingley
House
Congress
Senate
People’s Party
The Good Sense of Women White Chief
A practical woman tells an editor that advertisements are the most interesting newspaper content. She notes advertisers seek customers while non-advertisers imply indifference, and argues advertisers offer fresher goods due to higher sales.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Longstaff
Senator Pettigrew
Hon
R. J. Gamble
J. E. Kelly
Cailom
The
Watertown Times
Republican Caucus
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