Storms Sweep Through Dakota and Record Falls
A week of storms hits De Smet and nearby towns. In Deadwood Dakota a 300 yard hose race for a $500 prize ends with Deadwood winning by four feet in 29 seconds, breaking the record by one second. Delegates gather for the Society of Christian Endeavor meeting in Chicago with about 4,000 attendees. A train collision near De Smet interrupts traffic as repairs begin.
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Dak
Independents
Council Bluffs
Deadwoods
Dead
Christian Endeavor
Omicaso
Society of Indeavor
Vanpamen
Gerenam
Alexander McConaniston
Ill
Wer Leavitt
Cedarant
A. Lynn
Mass
Cyclone Strikes Train Near Mount Hopey N J Fatalities
A cyclone struck a switching train near Mount Hoty New Jersey last evening. Conductor Dyer and two trainmen were killed as the train derailed while passing through Dalton area. emergency crews rushed to the scene.
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New Jersey
Mount Hoty
N. J
Dalton
Dyer
Destructive hail storm devastates crops countywide
A damaging hail swept through the county yesterday with a two mile wide track. Farmers report complete destruction of crops on most farms near Salem Spencer Montrose areas. Few had crop insurance.
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Salem
Tay
Sioux Falls
Yesteroe Farmers Today
Spencer
Montrose
Turbulent Wind Hits Rural Wisconsin Near Amensr
A fierce wind swept through a Wisconsin area about twelve miles north of Amensr on July 6. A woman was injured by falling timber as trees toppled. Crops across the region suffered widespread damage over a three to four mile swath.
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Wisconsin
Amensr
Wis
Footracing sparks challenge between Aberdeen and Huron
Aberdeen July 6 Special to the Sioux City Journal reports Hough the printer who won the 100 yard dash last week and who is city champion received a telegram from Matley the Huron runner challenging him to a 200 yard race for 200. Ongh plans to go to Huron to arrange terms and says he can beat Huron. Pepper the professional runner left the city amid backer uncertainty. Local racing buzz surrounds the possible showdown while other city notes mention banking and local business.
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Aberdeen
Sioux City Journal
Hough
Priner
Matley
Sioux City
Grand Forks
Ongh
Huron
Pepper
Sur
Minnehaha County to select delegates for statehood convention
A call issued for a county convention at the courthouse next Monday afternoon to choose twenty one delegates representing Minnehaha county in the statehood convention to be held at Huron. The era notes a local bank change with J T McChesney identified among early figures and city real estate ties.
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Minnehaha
Sioux Farts Press
Whass
Minnehaha County
Huron
Blunder Causes Wreck on Pennsylvania Road Near Nanticoke
The Dispatch and Sheridan reports describe a wreck on the Pennsylvania road near Nanticoke between two passenger trains. One fireman was seriously bruised, others were shaken with thirty passengers slightly injured. The accident is blamed on a dispatcher's blunder. Gen Sheridan on the Swatara is reported improving with better sleep and reduced respiration.
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Wicxes Barre
Pennsylvania Road
Nanticoke
Indian Fourth of July Celebration At Flandran Grove
The Flandran Indians held a July Fourth gathering near William Rogers' grove two miles north of Flandran. About 300 Indians and 1,000 white attendees watched an address by Rev. John Eastman, songs by the Indian choir, and feats such as foot races pony race tug of war and a baseball game.
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Fiayoray
Sioux City Journal
Flandran Indians
William Rogers’ Grove
Flandran
John Eastman
Senator Culloms Coachman Verdict Guilty
In Wasumeron on July 6 the jury found Joseph M Case Senator Culloms coachman guilty of causing the death of Prof E A Pan by reckless driving into him and his bicycle on March 31 last. A motion for a new trial was filed.
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Cullom
Wasumeron
Joseph M. Case
E. A. Pan
Independence Day notices and political chatter
Gen Sheridan is better. Town celebrated Independence Day with a big crowd in Carthage. The oration by Hon. G. C. Williams at Pierre is praised. Dan Maratta seeks the Democratic nomination for delegates at Jamestown on the 11th. Whitney favored for New York governor over Hill. Watertown planned a sixty day motor line to Lake Erie.
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New York
United States
Swatard
Gen. Sheridan
McGowan
The
Swatara
Associated Press
New York Harbor
GC. G. Williams
Pierre
Theberdeen
Chaska
Washington
Dan Maratta
Jamestown
Whitney
Hill
Watertown
Lake E Ka
Wixty
London
Gen. On
Favorite on is a Harrison now says Boz Ixagrson
Fragmentary report notes Boz Ixagrson predicting Harrison as favorite. The incomplete quote hints at betting or opinion about a competitive event.
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Qorr
Harrison
Dakota Real Estate Journal June Issue Preview
A brief note highlights the Tar beautiful and enterpr Real Estate Journal for June. It praises the Dakota taste and mentions Vira’s influence wherever it travels.
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Real Estate Journal
Fourth of July issue printed in blue ink in White Lake Times
The White Lake Times on the Fourth printed on white paper with blue ink on one side. Readers note the edition is a good year and widely read around town on all sides.
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White Lake Times
1840 Van Burén Renominated and Reelected Prospect
In 1840 Van Burén was renominated for the presidency and his prospects for reelection appeared strong as the year approached. The outcome reinforced expectations of a new term for the incumbent.
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van Burén
The
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Welch libel case against Vilas dismissed in Wisconsin
Welch of St Paul faced libel charges over accusing Vilas of wrecking an insurance firm and crooked acts in Wisconsin. He pleaded justification and portrayed the reform administration’s secretary in a dark light during the trip.
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Vilas
T Welch
St. Paul
Welch
Wisco
Be Gins to Look Pretty Squally for State Treasurer Lawler
Fargo Argus and Hand county correspondence criticize Treasurer Lawler for discretionary use of county funds. The columns argue funds deposited in the treasury can be paid to counties only when legally due, not delayed for private discretion.
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Fargo Argus
Lawler
The
Argus
Finance
Thory
Sta
Huron coal mining efforts resume amid optimism and plans
Local officials express confidence that prospecting will restart soon at the Huron coal fields with a supervising expert from Iowa and Mayor Rice noting readiness. A mining college will review coal and clay samples from Huron and Wessington shafts and artesian wells to verify results.
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Huron
Kemp
N. E. Reed
Iowa
Rice
Wessington
Wwe
Misgoverned Colonies 1776 and Dakota Today
The piece argues Dakota is taxed without representation, under foreign-appointed judiciary, and deprived of statehood rights. It compares colonial grievances to current Dakota treatment, accusing Democrats of hypocrisy and arguing for home rule and fair play for Dakota.
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Dakota
United States
Congress
Union
Ireland
Remedy in Their Own Hands Statehood Plea by General Campbell
Fargo Republican General Hugh J. Campbell spoke at Centreville urging Dakota residents to form a separate state government. He framed the move as justified by principle precedent and judicial decision and urged exercising power to obtain congressional recognition.
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Fargo
Hugh J. Campbell
Centreville
Dakota
Congress
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