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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1896
Page
4
Huronite Subscribers Urged to Pay Before Holidays
Publisher John Longstaff appeals to diligent readers to settle subscriptions before the holidays, asking for prompt remittance to support the newspaper.
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John Longstaff
Hanson county members for Senator Kyle
The Alexandria Herald notes Hanson county members support Senator Kyle. The South Dakota Press Association set to hold its mid winter meeting in Pierre on January 27 and 28. Washington House passes a bill banning liquor sales in the capital. Railroads into Buffalo offer G A R attendees one cent per mile. Illinois should honor itself by electing Congressman Hitt to the U S Senate to replace Palmer.
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South Dakota Press Association
Pierre
Illinois
Congressman Hitt
United States Senate
Palmer
Arkansas Man Travels to Davenport for Suicide and Incineration
An Arkansas man journeyed to Davenport Iowa to end his life and have his remains incinerated. The event is described as a futile trip for a determined outcome.
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Arkansas
Davenport
Iowa
Rail Link Extends From Huron To Yankton Via Woon Socket
The bridging of the Missouri at Yankton creates an early rail connection to that city from Huron progressing through Woonsocket and Mitchell establishing a direct line.
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Yankton
That City
Huron
Woonsocket
Mitchell
Beadle County populist questions fund use by committee
A Beadle County populist demands an accounting of the populist campaign fund after alleging Senator Kyle contributed 475.00. He seeks a full report on how the money was allocated and spent by the committee.
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Beadle County
Kyle
Sioux Falls Journal Seeks Pettigrew Favor
The Sioux Falls Journal anxiously guards its stance as Pettigrew’s favor looms, striving to ingratiate itself with the famed figure. The paper’s worry centers on appearing too eager for political gain and public approval from Pettigrew.
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Sioux Falls Journal
Pettigrew
Yankton Eyes Missouri River Bridge Next Year
The Yankton Gazette asserts all obstacles to a Missouri River bridge at Yankton have been removed and predicts construction in the coming year. The piece conveys hopeful expectations for the river span’s realization.
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The
Yankton
Roswell F Horr Dies in Plainford at 11th Inst
Roswell F Horr died at Plainford New Jersey on the 11th inst. He was well known among the masses and his writings in the New York Tribune made his name a household word across the United States.
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Roswell F. Horr
Plainford
New Jersey
Mr. Horr
New York Tribune
Union
Pierre boomers run paper railroads as legislature convenes
In Pierre the boomers begin operating their paper railroads in step with the legislature. Citizens of the state capital keep to a routine that mirrors constitutional provisions, living up to the expected civic rhythm.
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Pierre
General Uoxy Leaves Party Over Silver Question
General Uoxy exits the populist party citing disgrace and a sold out stance on the silver issue. The veteran has left parties before, and his departures are described as improving matters each time.
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General Uoxy
Newspaper Boys Question Sioux Falls Press Reform
Some printers defend the Sioux Falls Press after typographical issues. They urge readers to allow new management time to adjust. The paper grew discouraged when a key figure named Cal departed.
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Sioux Falls
Sheldon Aims for Republican Senate Nomination
The Huronite questions Chas. H. Sheldon's bid for the Republican caucus nomination for U.S. senator. It asks whether he seeks it as an endorsement of his administration after Aberdeen convention rebuff or as a move to gain a lucrative post under McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Sheldon
United States
Aberdeen
McKinley
Republican Principles and Kyle's Deal Spark Party Debate
The piece argues South Dakota Republicans should avoid Punishing rivals and recalls a six year old deal with Democrats that secured Kyle's election. It asks who benefited from this policy and warns the party to learn from Bartlett Tripp’s sacrifice as a cautionary tale for the rank and file.
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South Dakota
Kyle
Bartlett Tripp
Republican Legislature Urged to Begin 1898 Road to Victory
The text urges Republican lawmakers to act wisely so Kyle is never re elected by Republican votes. It calls for Republicans to lay the first stone toward success in 1898 by prudent action in the legislature.
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Kyle
Poultryman Will Morris Praises Mixed Hatch of Eggs
Will Morris, a noted poultryman, brought a dozen eggs from his flock described as democratic, republican, and populist hens. He labeled the large eggs as republican, the slim ones as democratic, and a wrinkled egg as populist, in a colorful account from the Kimbal Graphic.
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Will Morris
Kimbal Graphic
Coincidence in Vermillion Marriage Sparks Banter
Local exchange between the Vermillion cleric and area papers notes Chas Swanson and Alma Swanson wed by Rev 8 Swanson. no relatives involved. The dialogue shifts to playful speculation about multiples, ending with a quip about twins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Swanson
Alma Swanson
Swanson
Vermillion
Alexandria Herald
Apples or Prunes After Dark Dreams
A humorous note from the Red field Journal claims apples eaten before bed aid digestion. The author recalls a vivid dream of a fire-red dragon with a pea-green tail and large eyes carving them with a meat saw and sword, waking to a wife fanning them and a baby in a coal scuttle. The piece ends with a preference for prunes.
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Papa Sam
Redfield Journal
Scheme to swing legislature vote for Kyle sparks GOP row
The text argues a plan to favor Senator Kyle in the upcoming legislature vote fuels GOP infighting. It claims Kyle is the least favored choice by Pettigrew and warns such partisan maneuvering harms republicanism, urging leaders to bury the past and focus on the future.
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Kyle
Ship Builder Pioneers Corn Stalk Fiber Use
Charles Camp of Philadelphia, a noted ship builder, reports two years of experiments on smoke less powder and cellulose as ship linings. His chemists found many uses for corn stalks, claiming an extra five dollars per acre to corn by west farms and waste stalks worth at least two hundred dollars per top, with plans to build plants to utilize this farm byproduct. He says the discovery could greatly aid corn states including South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Camp
Philadepnia
Camp
South Dakota
Keller Brothers in Hot Springs and Aberdeen Speech
The piece defends Chambers Keller and A J Keller as Republicans who supported the ticket in Hills this year. It rebuts Blake's claim that Keller is a renegade and notes the St Louis gold standard versus free silver stance. It also mentions Blake's unstable temper and drinking.
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Blake
Mr. Keller
Hot Springs
Aberdeen
Chambers Keller
Hills
A. J. Keller
Tom Bishop
Dowdell Seat Contested by Legislature Cited by Colvin
The Letcher Blade reports that Hon. John Colvin stated the legislature would seat Dowdell despite grounds for contest. The paper charges Colvin with making a serious assertion and says the charge is true.
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John Colvin
Dowdell
Colvin
Colvin Viewed As Honest, Nonpartisan Speaker Candidate
The Heronite defends Colvin against Dowdell seating claims, praising Colvin as an honest, highly principled figure who would not violate duty or fair play for party demands. He is described as above partisanship, seeking what is right and acting without fear or favor.
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Heronite
Mr. Colvin
Blade
Toto
Colvin
Dowdell
Speaker
Complex Senate race reshapes Tribune party alliances
The upcoming legislature faces a tangled fight to elect Kyle's successor. Old Democrats back a pure Democrat while silver Republicans push for a free silver choice, middle-of-the-road Populists demand Louck's election, Kyle's friends back him, Judge Plowman has county backing, and the Houronire urges Republicans to stay clean. The result promises political amusement for observers.
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United States
Kyle
Simon
Louck
Pettigrew
Plowman
Hills
Houronire
Republican Party
Will Some Sage Answer Public Opinion in Watertown
A Watertown letter questions tariff effects on egg prices and wheat, challenging republican editors to explain why eggs rose to 20 cents a dozen while McKinley era tariffs differed. The writer argues silver's price controls wheat and taunts pro silver advocates to respond with a clear explanation.
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Watertown
Kingsbury County
Brother Lattin
Chicago
Lattin
Hotch-Potch Criticism in Aberdeen News
The Argus-Leader reports The Aberdeen News accuses the Populists of seeking a two thirds majority to impeach Supreme Court justices and place populists in vacancies, calling the claim a bugaboo canard hoax and nonsense. It labels populist leaders as not bright but too aware to be fooled.
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Argus-Leader
Aberdeen News
Supreme Court
H. L. Loucks
The Editor's Money. Kimball Graphic.
A satirical comment on editors and wealth, describing an editor as a man who pockets scissors pencil memorandum and wealth in another's pocket. The tone is witty and observational, reflecting newspaper culture.
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Kimball Graphic
Mark Hanna Romance Shaped by Duty and Sacrifice
The Des Moines Register recalls Mark Hanna as a practical, romantic businessman who won Gussie Rhodes after her father’s initial opposition. It highlights his condition that she live with him independently, making a personal sacrifice that helped shape his rise. The column ends noting a legal eligibility debate as a light buncomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Mark Hanna
Hanna
Gussie Rhodes
Cgussie
Mark
Gussie
Rhodes
Viola
Ochimmie Fadden
Maker
The Official Vote in Pierre Capital
The state canvassing board completed the Lawrence Batte and attached counties canvass and declared Lee for governor Hindman lieutenant governor Phil lips treasurer Mayhew auditor Lockhart land commissioner Crane superintendent public instruction Grigsby attorney general LaFollette Kirkpatrick and Tompkins railroad commissioners elected. Amendments voted on were carried. Congress results announced Kelly Knowles elected to congress and Bryan electors chosen. Certificates prepared and distributed to parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Capital
Lawrence
Batte
Lee
Hindman
Phillips
Mayhew
Lockhart
Crane
Grigsby
LaFollette
Kirkpatrick
Tompkins
Fuller Dissents in Wood manda mus Case Ruling
The court issued a formal decision this morning with separate opinions from Justices Carson and Haney affirming the canvassing board may adjourn or recess to secure complete returns. Judge Fuller dissents on jurisdiction, arguing mandamus cannot issue against a head of a coordinate state department, yet all opinions support the board's action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller
Pierre Capital
Carson
Haney
Judge Fuller
Carson and
Loucks Leads Senate Bid Amid Local Backlash
The Yankton Gazette argues Mr. Loucks leads the U S Senate race despite losing his county. It praises his public spirited conduct and moral character while noting harsh criticism from opponents and the paper’s own cautious agreement with few of his views.
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Yankton
Melancholy Days and Winter Forebodings Reported
The piece notes cold blasts from the north and hints at possible snow soon. It reflects on shortages in coal and wood, mentions rising prices and difficult times for readers, and urges subscribers two years behind to visit the office to receive care from the editorial staff. It weighs trade fairness with prudent advertising by merchants.
Diversified Occupations of Bro H A Besanson
Bro H A Besanson of the Blant Advocate is a versatile editor and manager who can run a Sabbath School, entertain with stories, write poetry, manage the Blant opera house, conduct skating during quiet seasons, lead the church choir, publish a local weekly, and advertise a vocal music class. The Blant Advocate and its editor are all right.
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Bro
H. A. Besanson
Blant Advocate
Bro. B
Blant Opera House
Populists Endorse the Board in Elk Point Courier
Populists fear the republican canvassing board will steal the state for defeated Republicans. Attorneys for the fusionists U. S. G. Cherry Melvin Grigsby and Thomas Nui said the board conducted itself honestly and in good faith.
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Elk Point
U.S
Pettigrew's Homestead Bill Advances in Senate
Senator Pettigrew's free homestead bill becomes a senate special order and is expected to pass before the holiday recess. The bill lets settlers on Indian lands prove up after five years of residence with only land office fees due, no additional payment required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettigrew
Yankton
Senator Pettigrew
Senate
Disposition in Circles Aims at Sheldon for Senate
A political debate centers on giving the Republican caucus nomination for senator to Governor C. H. Sheldon. Critics call the nomination an empty honor and argue it should have gone to someone chosen if the legislature were Republican.
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Argus-Leader
C. H. Sheldon
Loucks Faces Goodykoontz in Odd Sports Contest
A quirky report describes Loucks wearing whiskers and facing Goodykoontz in an unusual contest featuring a smooth faced rival and a chest protector. The piece notes why Loucks holds tramps and spades as part of the contest amid a populist legislature setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton Gazette
Goodykoontz
Loucks
Joyful Feeling From Genuine Syrup of Fire Promoted
A promotional note extols the exhilirating sense of renewed strength and internal cleanliness from Syrup of Fire, contrasting it with old time medicines and cheap substitutes rejected by the well informed.
Cheap Excursions to the West and South Details
On November 17 December 1 and 15, 1896 the North Western line will sell excursion tickets at very low rates to numerous points in the west and south. For tickets and full particulars apply to agents Chicago and North Western railway.
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North-Western Line
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Spend Winters in Florida on the Indian River
Promote a Florida winter retreat on the Indian River with boating fishing hunting and bathing options. Offers a Weekly News subscription for 10 cents via Melbourne Florida address for full information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Indian River
Melbourne
Holiday Excursion Rates From Chicago Northwest Line
On December 24 25 31 1896 and January 1 1897 the Chicago and North Western Railway offers excursion tickets at low rates to points on the North Western Line and Union Pacific System within 200 miles of the selling station. Return passage valid until January 4 1897 inclusive. Tickets and full information available from railway agents.
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Chicago & North-Western Ry
North-Western
Union Pacific
Chicago & Northwestern Ra Y
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Vanty
Hanson County
House of Representatives
Washington
National Capital
Buffalo
New York
Romantic Mark
Canton Advocate
J.N. Stonebraker
Beadle
Standard Savings Bank
W. G. Rowley
Wm. Wilson
Standard Savines Bank
A. B. Lawrence
A. A. Nordby
Jas. T. Davis
Able
Standard Savines Bark
Eugene H. Belden
Tle
Savines Bank
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