B and O R R doubles daily Pullman service to Pittsburgh
The B and O R R operates two daily through Pullman sleeper trains from Chicago to Pittsburgh. One train at 2 55 p m runs Vestibuled Sleepers via Wheeling arriving Pittsburgh 8 25 next morning with dining car and supper after Chicago departure. The 5 05 p m train carries Buffet Sleepers via Akron and Youngstown arriving Pittsburgh 7 30 next morning. Both routes are first class and cheaper than lines offering similar service. Tickets available at all railroad ticket offices.
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Pittsburg
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Wheeling
Akron
Youngstown
Henry W Grady Dies in Atlanta Editor and Orator
Amanta Ga Dec 23 Henry W Grady well known editor and orator died at 4 this morning. Funeral ceremonies will be held at 2 pm Christmas day.
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Henry W. Grady
Amanta
Windy Talk Fails to Raise Cash for Railroad Plan
Omaha and South Dakota railroad effort stalls as Mitchell report to real estate exchange fails to produce funding. Committee returns empty handed, hope for future consideration.
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Omaha
Omaha and South Dakota
Mitchell
Real Estate Exchange
Post Office Committee Sees Carter and Wilson Named
Washington dispatch notes the new states delegations laboring at the post office department. Speaker Reed assigns Carter and Wilson to the committee on post offices and post roads as part of advancing a systematic mail delivery policy.
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Washieton
Post Office Department
Reed
Carter
Wilson
Sioux Commission's Report and Indian Education Plan
The Sioux commission report is being printed by the government. It includes recommendations likely to go to Congress, notably a plan to educate Indian children in schools on reservations. The Indians oppose sending their children to eastern schools.
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Sioux Commission
Washinggton
Government Printing Office
Congress
Sioux commission meets to discuss reservation opening and aid
Washington reports a conference among the Sioux commission the senate Indian affairs committee and South Dakota lawmakers at the capitol. They aim to finalize a report and seek a presidential proclamation. Recommendations include restoring beef supplies and compensating pony losses, with a push to submit a bill to Congress. Local land case rulings were also released by Assistant Attorney General Chandler involving Johnson Tinholt and Jenks.
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Washineton
Sioux Commission
Senate Committee On Indian Affairs
South Dakota
Capitol
Foster
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
Pan-American Congress
Chandler
Aberdeen Land Office
William Johnson
Fred Tinholt
Susan L. Jenks
Western Congressional association leases HQ near Morton hotel
Senator Stewart and Congressman Carter acting for the Western Congressional association leased a three story brick house as permanent headquarters for one year adjoining Vice President Morton's hotel.
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Shoreham Handy
Stewart
Carter
Western Congressional Association
Morton
New York Sun founder B H Day dies at 80
B H Day, founder and printer of the New York Sun since 1833, died Saturday aged 80. The Rome and Decatur railroad sold at New York real estate exchange for 832000 to J B Newcombe. Governor Beaver reports an 881950 debt reduction for Pennsylvania to Nov 30 1889. Yankton celebrates three births to Charles Spink and wife hailed as town pride.
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B. H. Day
New York Sun
Rome
Huron Lights Visible Farther Than Aberdeen Across Distance
The article notes Aberdeen lights are visible 17 miles away in clear weather while Huron lights are seen 23 miles away, from Pampus Grange, highlighting Huron's brighter display.
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Woonsocket Times
Aberdeen
Pampus Grange
Democratic rustler Con Marble plans Beadle county alliance
Con Marble, a democratic rustler of the Jim, stopped at Pitrodie Tuesday evening to organize alliance orders in every township in Beadle county. A business meeting was called at Mr Hysham's Thursday at 1 PM, but a snow storm prevented attendance.
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Con. Marble
Pitrodie
Alliance
Beadle County
Its Rays Will Shoot Across These Plains
The message speaks of renewed hope for South Dakota fields near Alexandria Herale. It urges bravery and encouragement as prosperity returns after a difficult period. The passage predicts a fruitful year of crops and a bright present ahead beyond hardship.
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Alexandria Herale
South Dakota
Indians Must Eat Provisions From Government
The Flandreau Indians on the reservation about forty miles from here will receive government rations for six months. The contract supplies fifteen tons of flour and 27 000 pounds of beef due to two years of poor crops. They are the first to accept the severalty proviso offered by the government.
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Canton
Flandreau
A Christmas Thought Across Faiths and Peace
A Christmas Thought urges rejoicing across faiths and considers the legend of Jesus Christ as a unifying ideal. It argues the teachings could end war and hatred if followed, while noting human nature limits realization and urging goodwill during the season.
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Jesus Christ
Christmas in Huron Brims With Social Gatherings
Christmas day 1889 in Huron featured warm sun and light snow, a day of rest and gift exchanges. Numerous private gatherings followed Christmas Eve services across many homes including Richards Merril Booth Miller Swift and many others with families attending games dinners and card events. The Working Girls group surprised Prof Wardall and Mrs DeVoe with engraved cups as they celebrated progress and camaraderie. Grace church held services and a children’s gift service while a large skating crowd enjoyed the rink and Congregational Sunday school donated about 100 in goods and cash to the needy.
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Huron
Baptist
M. E Church
Santa Claus
H C Richards
A W Bartt
C G Sargent
Lou
Geo Fessenden
H Merril
J L Spaulding
J E Baker
Miss Kenyon
Wallie Baker
Jesse Roop
Milo Booth
Rev M Bowman
St Lawrence
Thomas A Parker
Russell, Kas
Ed J Miller
Sam W Glenn
J H Miller
W E Finch
Geo P Swift
J M Jarvis
Moody’s
L ‘T Barclay
Hamilton Kerr’s
H H Dresser
Geo, Shank
G W Sterling
J C Klemme
A Sandison
M Bell
Follett
Lon Melville
Chas O Morgan
Johnson
Chas
JD Robidge
C C Haff
Chas C Dunlap
Frank E. Stevens
F F Smith
Cas D Houghton
Frank P. Addy
Stevens
George Ambrose
John Cain
Chas. Hotalling
Chas. Ambrose
F M Wilcox
Wm Caldwell
M M Blunt
Frances Greathead
Frank Wil
Robert Wardall
M L Ecker
Hatch
Agnes Woodford
G. A. R. Hall
DeVoe
Wardall
Grace Church
Incarnation
Congregational Sunday School
Moody Chairs Senate Executive Session
Vice President Morton on the 23d called Senator Moody to the chair to preside over the senate's executive session. Moody conducted the session with a degree of dignity that surprised the senate as much as the invitation did.
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South Dakota
Morton
Moody
Senate
South Dakota Educators Highlight State Leaders
The Sioux Falls Press praises South Dakota educators, naming superintendents, high school principals, and college professors. It lauds Prof Rowe of Huron, Superintendent Craps of Codington, Whipple of Minnehaha, Bras of Davis, and others as exemplary leaders shaping a durable educational foundation.
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South Dakota
Sioux Falls Press
Rowe
Huron
North Dakota Prohibition Law Details Penalties
The law imposes fines from 200 to 1000 dollars and 90 days to one year in jail for a first offense. Second and later offenses become felonies with state prison terms from one to two years. A proviso allows licensed pharmacists to sell for specific medicinal and sacramental uses. officials may seize all intoxicants and fixtures from any premises selling them.
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North Dakota
Sherff
South Dakota in Congress and Postmaster Appointments
Washington reports that South Dakota Congressmen Pickler and Gifford secured key committee assignments, aiding state interests. Postmasters for Fairview and Willow Lake were appointed, and Pickler spoke on a joint resolution about territorial capitol furniture for the two Dakotas. Also noted are land case reviews and denials at the Huron and Water town offices.
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Pickler
South Dakota
Two
Dakotas
North Dakota
Postmaster Nominations Complete in Recess List
Washington reports the nominations sent to the senate are all postmasters appointed during the recess and published at appointment time. This batch completes the recess postmaster appointments list.
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Washington
Senate
Farmers Alliance Meeting Promotes Railways and Farm Leagues
Farmers at Mitchell Moronett Dec. 21 heard Wardall of Huron Crose of Aberdeen and Hardin of Woonsocket speak. They urged money in abundance issued to the people government ownership of railways and stronger farmer organization to push favorable legislation.
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Mitchell
Moronett
Farmers’ Alliance
Wardall
Huron
Crose
Aberdeen
Hardin
Woonsocket
G A R Monument Ready For Sioux Falls Meeting
The South Dakota G A R will convene in January in Sioux Falls as Drake company honors fallen heroes with a 27 foot monument. A gallant soldier figure stands atop a polished granite column and bears a jasper plate engraved In Honor of Our Fallen Heroes. The monument is set for placement at Phillips avenue and Ninth street during the army meeting.
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G. A. R. Sioux Falls Argus-Leader
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Drake Company
Phillips Avenue
Ninth Street
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W W Schuman
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S D Cool
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