The Treacherous Redskins Battle Near Pine Ridge
Reports from Omana dated December 29 indicate heavy casualties as fighting with Big Foot's band near Porcupine Creek escalates. Captain Wallace and several soldiers are dead, with numerous others wounded including Father Croftus and Lieut Kinzie. The list is partial and further deaths feared.
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Big Foot
Porcupine Creek
Wallace
Omana
Dev
Cook
Croftus
Frank Lewis
Stone
Sullivan
Smith
Clifton
Davis
Hazelwood
Toohey
Garlington
Sergent Lloyd
Interpre
F. Wells
Kinzie
Trumter
James Choldensen
Camnell
Letter
Sergant Dyer
N. C
Duncan
Geo Elliott
Pension Granted After Daughters Letter To President
Mrs. Berths Krebs of New York, widow of Charles Krebs a War veteran, received a back pension of 960 dollars after her daughter Bertha, aged 9, wrote to President Harrison describing the family’s destitution. The letter and pledge by the president’s secretary led to pension approval.
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New York
Berths Krebs
Charles Krebs
New Jersey Volunteers
Newark
Wid
Bertha Krebs
Impatient for Reduction in De Smet County Taxes
The columnist argues farmers now control county finances and school district taxes, criticizing exhorbitant levies and urging action to reform fiscal operations. It asserts farmers once opposed taxes but now can correct the evils from office in Dier.
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de Smet
William Sterling discusses court adjournment and Moody outlook
The article reports William Sterling’s remarks on Judge Edgerton delaying a January term until early March due to weather, Moody’s likely re election, Beadle county delegation loyalty, and Sterling’s travel plans. It notes Edgerton’s Washington visit, a Europe trip next year, and local political expectations amid a shifting independent stance.
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Tate
United Inton
Edgerton
Harrison
Washington
White House
Europe
Sterling
Moody
Tod
Badenk
Senate
Batie
Democratic Tripp
Harden
Beadle County
Brown
United States
Lineal
Learned Lady Defends Xmas Symbol in Historic Belief
A veteran female writer argues against the shortcut Xmas, insisting its X stands for the first two Greek letters in Christ and symbolizes Constantine's vision, defending the historic meaning of the season. The piece frames the debate as a clash between modern abbreviation and traditional religious symbolism.
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Atests
Constantine
Winona Missionary Miss Collins Meets Indian War Fallout
Miss Mary Collins known as Winona arrives from Standing Rock on her way to Keokuk Iowa. She recounts Sitting Bull's death and its impact on followers, notes ghost dance support, and says education and civilization provoke opposition while predicting possible tribal demoralization and potential peac e.
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Depot Hotel
Hunonirs
Mary Collins
Keokuk
Iowa
Miss Collins
Winona
Sitting Ball
Standing Rock Agency
Antelope Village
Sitting Bull
Standing Ck
Hopeful Finances: Dakota Banker Sees Calm Despite Stringency
J C McVay president of First National bank says the financial world is stable if the public remains calm. He cites seasonal balance prep for dividends, Wall Street speculation, and distrust from stock fluctuations as causes. He notes abundant money in vaults, expects relief after year start and reduced failures from speculative firms.
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Dakota
Yankton Press
Dakotan
J. C. McVay
First National Bank
Press & Dakotan
Mr. McVay
Wall Street
Houronrrg Faces Off In Second In augural Ball Mine
The Houronrrg features a light bombastic act at the Second In augural Ball with Pierre electric arcs and a diamond studded design. The swallow-tail section provides an arena for marble enthusiasts while a lineage group is present to observe the wake respectfully.
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Pierre
Ineligible Senator May Haunt South Dakota Legislature
Nontu Daxoma notes that voters have occasionally elected men to the state legislature who fail constitutional eligibility. Senator Lowry from Cass is rumored to be among them as South Dakota contends with shifting communities and unresolved questions in 169.
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Nontu Daxoma
Lowry
Cass
South Dakota
Senator Inastis Seen as Likely Returnee in Kansas
Discussion suggests Inastis will win re election as Kansas voters focus on evaluator leadership and proven record. Supporters hail his steady approach and policy results while critics question ongoing relevance in current political climate.
Churchgoers may hear the next senator named Sunday
The article notes a planned announcement in this city next Sunday after church services, with parishioners possibly hearing the name of the forthcoming senator.
Doxations to frontier preachers freight free quote
A brief remark compares newspaper men to frontier preachers, noting they are "just as good as preachers" and suggesting freight-free doxations for those working on the frontier.
Sexaron Inaatts Faces Re-Election Strengthening Bid
Sexaron Inaatts remains at home and is reportedly gaining strength ahead of a potential re-election bid, signaling growing support and organizational readiness.
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Sexaron Inaatts
Toxarius Donnelly Elected President of Minnesota Farmers Alliance
Toxarius Donnelly has been elected president of the Minnesota Farmers Alliance, succeeding prior leadership. The vote solidifies his leadership role within the agricultural group and sets the agenda for regional farming initiatives.
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Toxarius Donnelly
Mippesota
Happy New Year Address Promises Progress and Unity
A writer reflects on the West’s history since 1850, urging readers to join in progress for a prosperous future. He notes past shocks like floods and debts but argues the balance tips toward improvement and calls for action to share future gains with their children. The Homontis are criticized, while faith and work are praised as keys to a hopeful year.
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Apricattura College
de Smet News
Agriculltral College
Brookings
Thpetiptaf Ara Society
State University
Reform School
Ews
Altlstate
Wierein
Great Lakes
St. Louis
South Dakota
Illinois
South Dakota Sugar and Molasses Bounty Details
The stat e law offers four cents per pound for rye grown and home made sugar and two cents per gallon for molasses. The U S bounty adds two cents per pound for sugar produced in the United States. South Dakota uses about eight million pounds of sugar at a cost of about one and a half dollars per thousand pounds, suggesting significant savings with home manufacture.
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South Dakota
United States
Stillwater Welcomes New Business Manager J L Barker
Stillwater Minn announces Mr Jn L Barker will manage business operations for the local paper. He comes from the Dakota Dispatch and will oversee business and mechanical departments while editorial leadership remains unchanged.
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Stillwater
Minn
Gall
Jn L. Barker
Dakota Dispatch
Grief for Rev. D S McCaslin in Minneapolis
An obituary style note mourns Rev. D S McCaslin as a victim of publication in the Minneapolis Evening Journal. The piece mocks the engraving error by broad engraver fiends and the friends’ reluctant acceptance.
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D. S. McCaslin
Minneapolis
Evening Journal
Business shifts as New Year reshapes markets
A fragmented notice notes that January brings changes in business patterns with executives planning after the new year. The text hints at widespread adjustments and early activity in several sectors as firms reset strategies post holiday period.
Tas Weexty Honours Publication Begins 1891 Thursdays
The newspaper announces Tas Weexty Honours will be issued on the first day of 1891 and every Thursday thereafter, aiding the up-building of Huron Beadle county and South Dakota as before.
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Huron
Beadle County
South Dakota
Indian Battle Toll Reported Conflicting Count
Later accounts describe a heavy clash with twenty five soldiers killed and many wounded. Other reports claim two hundred fifty Indian combatants killed in the engagement.
Winter Weather Alert Looms This Week
Forecasts warn of looming winter weather this week with potential snow and wind. Officials urge residents to prepare emergency kits, check heating systems, and limit travel amid gusty conditions and icy roads.
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