Prohibition Convention in Pittsburg May 27
The national prohibition convention will be held in Pittsburg on May 27. Governor Mathews of Indiana is described as a Democratic candidate for president. The Federation of Labor favors free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. Ex Senator Ingalls opposes Harrison. All Kansas supports Allison. Capt J C Gibson of De Smet has secured a position in Washington D C through Congressman Pickler.
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Pittsburg
Mathews
Indiana
Organization of Federation of Labor
Ingalls
Harrison
Kansas
Allison
J. C. Gibson
de Smet
Washington, D. C
Congressman Pickler
United States
Danahower
Minnesota
Washington
Capitol
Senate
Kentucky installs Col Bradley as new Republican governor
The people of Kentucky now have a republican governor, Col. Bradley having assumed the duties of the office to which he was chosen.
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Kentucky
Col. Bradley
Reform Talk by Carl Schurz in Washington Address
Hon Carl Schurz spoke to the National Service Reform League in Washington DC detailing the need for municipal reforms in large cities. He urged swift action to improve urban governance and public services.
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Carl Schurz
National Service Reform League
Washington, D.C
Wool Dealers Call Congress to Reenact McKinley Tariff Schedules
The wool dealers' association of Philadelphia petitions Congress to reenact schedules of the McKinley tariff law affecting wool and woolen manufacturers.
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Wool Dealers’ Association of
Philadelphia
Congress
South Dakota Farmers Weather Hard Times Better
South Dakota farmers endure the challenging period with resilience, while their eastern counterparts face pressure from expensive farmland and the burden of producing 40 cent wheat and cheap corn on high priced lands.
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South Dakota
Populist Senators Plan Full Ticket for Senate Seats
Populist senators agreed to field a full slate for the senate, a move that, if carried out, would help Republicans organize the chamber and shape its leadership.
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Senate
Carl Gerner Plans Move to Kentucky for News Trade
Carl Gerner announces plans to leave the state and emigrate to Kentucky to pursue a newspaper business. He notes political affiliation as a Republican in Kentucky may suit his goals.
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Carl Gerner
Kentucky
Carl
Centerville Journal Notes Family in Wakonds and Beresford
The Centerville Journal reports that the father of Rev. Charles A Potter lives at Wakonds in this state and a brother resides at Beresford. Both brothers believe a man named C. Anson to be insane.
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Centerville Journal
Charles A Potter
Wakonds
Beresford
C. Anson
Senator Hill Anew Proposes Amendments To Senate Rules
Senator Hill again introduces amendments to the rules, proposed in the last session during the deadlock over repealing the Sherman law. The measures seek cloture and counting a quorum.
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Hill
Cedar Rapids Plans New Depot After Old One Falls
The Cedar Rapids plans for a new city depot are announced by a Cedar Rapids paper quoted by the Sioux City Tribune, noting the need will be as pressing after the collapse as before.
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Sioux City Tribune
Cedar Rapids
Dakota Pacific Bridge Company Formed at Rapid City
A stock company named the Dakota Pacific Bridge Company has been organized at Rapid City to build a bridge across the Missouri River at Chamberlain.
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Rapid City
Missouri River
Chamberlain
Dakota Pacific Bridge Company
Gamble Proxy Cast for St Louis at RNC Meeting
Hon. R J Gamble stood in for Mr Kittridge representing South Dakota. His vote and influence favored St Louis, the winning city chosen for the convention location.
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R. J. Gamble
South Dakota
Republican National Committee
Kittridge
St. Louis
Convention Date Set On Senator Cash K Davie Birthday
The 16th day of June next is the republican national convention date. It falls on Senator Cash K Davie’s birthday, a sign that he will not be nominated though he could be a strong president.
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Cash. K. Davie
Meeting of Dakota citizens and Twin Cities men on railroad
A session brings together South Dakota representative citizens and Twin Cities business leaders to discuss the construction of a railroad linking their regions. The talks focus on potential routes funding and economic benefits for both areas.
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South Dakota
Twin Cities
Missouri Road Project Encouraged for State Benefit
The text argues that any focus on a Missouri to the Hills route, even without immediate construction, can benefit the state by drawing attention to its vast, underdeveloped resources. Highlighting the state's potential is seen as advantageous to the commonwealth.
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Missouri
South Dakota Sunshine Rallying for Forever Campaign
A promotional piece extols South Dakota as a land of superior climate with more sunshine and beautiful days than anywhere else. It proclaims South Dakota now and forever, inviting travel to the state and promising lasting satisfaction from its weather.
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South Dakota
Henry Neill Quips on Constitutional Convention Members
Hon. Henry Neill remarks that Auditor Hipple might discover others with opinions beyond his own if he joins a constitutional convention. The comment reflects public discourse on governance and individual influence in state affairs.
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Henry Neill
Auditor Hipple
John Sherman Reflects on Belief and Religion
In his self narrative the senator states a firm belief in the Bible and defends every person’s right to choose worship freely. He adds that in doubt one should follow his mother’s teachings, and notes that age may excuse forgetting them.
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John Sherman
Sioux City Tribune
Rail line proposed between Hills and Twin Cities faces funding gap
The Minneapolis Tribune notes a proposed railroad between the Hills and Twin Cities would be easy to sell to a major trunk line such as the Great Northern Milwaukee Road or Minneapolis and St. Louis. No line plans immediate construction due to a tacit agreement among existing roads but predicts lively competition if built.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Hills
Twin Cities
Great Northern
Milwaukee
Through Storyland to Sunset Seas Ad Promoted by Southern Pacific
The Huronite notes a handsome illustrated publication from Southern Pacific titled Through Storyland to Sunset Seas. It promises a pleasant guide to the country between New Orleans and the Pacific coast and features a girl in the narrative. Send twenty cents in stamps to S F B Morse in New Orleans to obtain a copy.
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Southern Pacific Railway Company
Storyland
Sunset Seas
New Orleans
Pacific Coast
S. F. B. Morse
State spending on higher education and surveys urged
The piece argues Minnesota must raise and better target funding for its eight Board of Regents institutions including the State University Agricultural College and geological survey. It notes total current outlays under sixty thousand dollars in many departments and urges liberal policy with strict economy to avoid falling behind in national standing.
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Minnesota
Board of
Regents
Geological Survey
Black Hills
The
State University
Agricultural College
United States Experiment Station
State School of Mines
Kaffir corn doubts rise from Southern agitation
The editor travels to a southern plantation to inspect Kaffir corn and finds it an ornamental curiosity with little practical value for the region. A Minnesota reader, James Gilrath, cites Africa's failure to mature the crop and doubts its fit for the climate, while state and federal funding for agriculture and experiment stations are outlined alongside university and normal school enrollments and salaries.
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Houronire
Tropics
James Gilrarh
Watertown
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
South Africa
Africa
American Corp
Regents Report Details Eight State Educational Institutions
The regents present their annual report to the governor under 1890 laws. Eight institutions are listed including State University at Vermilion and Agricultural College at Brookings with several state facilities. The fiscal year ends June 30. University revenues approximate $22,000. president’s salary $2,400. top professors’ $1,400. December 1 enrollment shows 224 students. capacity about 500. The note cites hard times as limiting attendance and praises President Mauck and social life led by Mrs Hassel, the new lady principal.
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Agriculture College
United States Experiment Station
Experiment Station
Agricultural College
The
School of Mines
McGillicuddy
Hills
Spearfish
Madison Normal Schools
Springfield Normal School
Geological Survey
Regent Hale
Scotand
South Dakota
United States
Yankton Press
Dakotan
State University
Vermillion
Brookings
State School of Mines
Rapid City
State Normal School
Madison
Spripfield
State Geological Survey
Mauck
Hassel
Fraternal Wisdom A Woonsocket Man in Sheriff Levy
Alpena Journal reports Geo. Dorkings of Woonsocket under sheriff's levy as creditors seek him. Editor notes prior fall business as justice of the peace and a settlement of a penny. Details of the alleged failure are not yet learned.
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Alpena Journal
Geo. Dorkings
Woonsocke
Justice of the Peace
George
University of South Dakota Praised by Visitor
A recent visitor complimented the State University at Vermillion noting it ranks highly as an educational institution and praising the fine appearance and conduct of its students. He said he had not seen a finer looking set of young men at any college.
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Dell Rapids Times
State University At
Vermillion
Woonsocket Bank Robbery Fallout In Woonsocket News
Leon Stevens wrecked the Sanborn County Bank at Woonsocket years ago. The Woonsocket News editor Kelly sought to damage the case and influence public opinion with a dubious report.
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Leon Stevens
Sanborn County
Woonsocket
Kelly
Woonsocket News
Pleased With Gaffey Judge Gaffey Impresses Taxpayers
Highmore Herald notes Judge L E Gaffey at the late circuit term impressed taxpayers and citizens with prompt handling of public business. It criticizes procedural delays used to inflate costs and praises efficient, outcome focused litigation. The paper declares him the right man for the position.
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Gaffey
Highmore Herald
L. E. Gaffey
Reciprocity urged to restore tariff flaw for flour trade
The Millers' National Association executive committee at a Chicago meeting urged Congress to restore the McKinley era reciprocity provisions. They say the WilsonGorman tariff cost the U S flour exports to the West Indies and Spanish America, estimating losses at 4,000,000 barrels annually. They argue reciprocity would reopen export markets and boost American labor.
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The
Millers’ National Association
Chicago
Congress
Willers
United States
West Indies
Spanish America
North Dakota Immigration Convention Draws Enthusiastic Support
President Power and Secretary Lions report strong interest across the state for the December convention in Farno N D with about 350 delegates expected. Railroads offer one fare round trips valid five days and local businessmen fund royal entertainment. The event may move from Odd Fellows temple to the opera house due to crowd size.
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North
Odd Fellows Temple
President Cleveland Returns From North Carolina Duck Hunt
President Cleveland came back to Washington in the afternoon from a hunting trip off North Carolina. He traveled with Dr. O Reilly Lighthouse Inspector Lamberton and Commander Wildes. He appeared healthy as he boarded the carriage Private Secretary Thurber awaited. A fine string of ducks was collected and distributed among the party amid rough seas and bad weather.
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Washington
Cleveland
North Carolina
O’ Reilly
Lamberton
Wildes
Thurber
Japanese Evacuation Demand From Powers on Korea
Berlin correspondent reports that major powers have issued a peremptory demand to Japan to evacuate Korea, urging immediate action amid growing regional tension.
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Japan
Korea
London
Berlin
the Standard
Too Many Laborers Arriving in Ishemi ng
IsHPEMING Mich Dec 18 News of railroad building reaches far corners of the earth as workmen swarm the area. All available labor is employed and later arrivals find no work available.
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Ishpeming, Mich
Curtis Sentenced in Bigamy Case at Anamosa
Cepark Rapids reports editor Curtis of Anamosa has been sentenced to five years in prison for bigamy. He is noted as having four wives. The decision came on December 18.
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Walter Scott
Des Moines
Clara Dawson
Curtis
Cepark Rapids
Anamosa
Notable Deaths and Incidents Include Ex-Congressman Litchen
Minor items report the death of M. B. Litchen former congressman from West Virginia Second district. In Philadelphia John R. Robinson fatally wounded May Eckert and then killed himself. Major John Scott Payne retired Army officer and pension board member died in Washington. Pacific Cable Co incorporated in Trenton with 2 million capital, J. J. Hill among incorporators. Eastbound Chicago shipments last week totaled 83 996 tons, up from prior week and year.
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M. B. Litchen
Congress
West Virginia
Philadelphia
John R. Robinson
May Eckert
John Scott Payne
Regular Army
Board of Pension Appeals
Washington
Pacific Cable Company
Trenton
N. J
Chicago
Market Reports From Milwaukee on December 16 1895
Flour dull and drooping. Wheat No 2 spring 57 percent No 1 Northern 58 percent May 60 percent. Corn No 3 25 4 percent. Oats No 2 white 18 percent No 3 white 18 percent 1834.
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Milwaukee
Wheat futures close mixed in Minneapolis on December 16 1895
In Minneapolis on December 16 1895 wheat futures moved with December at 53 1/2 cents and May around 56 1/2 cents. Track No 1 hard posted 54 1/2 cents, No 1 Northern 52 74 cents, No 2 Northern about 51 1/2 to 52 cents.
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Minneapolis
Northern
Duluth Grain Wheat Prices Mixed for December 16 1895
The Duluth market quotes cash wheat with No 1 hard at 54 1/2 cents, No 1 Northern 53 4 to 54 cents, No 2 Northern 51 1/2 to 54 1/2 cents, No 3 spring 45 1/4 to 45 1/2 cents, and rejected at 44 1/2 cents per bushel.
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DuLurue
Hogs and cattle market report from St Paul stockyards
Hogs active and 5c higher with receipts of 1,300. cattle quiet with few offerings and firm prices. sheep and lambs steady though demand weaker for common lots. Calves 10, sums reflect December 16, 1895, at South St Paul, Minn.
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St. Paul Union
South St. Pau
Chicago Market Reports Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices
Chicago markets show hogs active and steady prices with light, mixed, and heavy sales listed. Cattle demand steady to stronger with ranges for bees cows and Texas steers noted. Sheep market steady with large hog and cattle receipts and ongoing price ranges.
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Chicago
Texas
Chicago Grain and Provisions Closing Prices Dec 16 1895
Closing prices for wheat corn oats and pork in Cuban o. Wheat December 56¾ 56¾c January 56½c May 59½c. Corn December 25¾c January 25¾c February 25¾c May 23¾c. Oats December 16¾c February 17c May 19¾c. Pork December 9 75.
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Smanwnox & Lonastarr, Proprietors
Society of Christian Endeavor of the
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Republican Party
Forsooth
Stevens
Gee. W. Corkings
Howard Press
John Gelina
West St. Paul
North Dakota
California
Holmberg
Hayward
Commercial Club
Sioux Falls
Harold
Mario
Emma Schultz
Milwaukee Grain
Duluth Grain
Chicago Union Stock Yards
Chicago Grain and Provisions
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