Republican State Convention Call for South Dakota Delegates
A Dakota Huronite notice from publisher John Longstaff announces a Republican state convention in Mitchell on August 24, 1898 at noon. Delegates will nominate two U.S. representatives, governor, and other state officials. County representation totals are listed, with allocations based on votes for A. O. Ringsrud in 1896 and counties attached to Butte.
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Ere
South Dakota
Mitchell
S. D
Congress
Ringsrud
Aurora
Hutchinson
Beadle
Hyde Sulsete Eee
Bon Homme
Conan Z
Fuciamsivas Ingeburg
Brown
Lawrence
Buffalo
Lincoln
Butte
Lymans
Campbell
Marshall
Charles Mix
Pooone
Svicen
Clark
McPherson
Odin
Pennington
R Potter
Sanborn
Scrat
Jackson
Pratt
J.D. Ellliort
Republican State Central
BR. S. Person
Santiago Surrenders? Reported Doubt Amid Combined Attack
The article notes that Santiago is likely to surrender if a joint land and sea assault proceeds, signaling a decisive strategic move. The statement frames the expected outcome around a coordinated attack and imminent capitulation, reflecting wartime tension and strategic stakes.
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Santiago
Roberts County Endorses David Easimian for Superintendent
Roberts County authorities instruct for David Easimian to serve as superintendent of schools and public lands, outlining a formal endorsement and intended appointment.
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Roberts County
David Easimian
Chicago Newspapers Shrunk to Readable Size Again
The Chicago papers are at hand again but reduced in size to such an extent as to be quite readable.
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Chicago
McCook Delegation Backs Lange for State Superintendent
The McCook county delegation endorses M. A. Lange for the position of state superintendent of public schools, signaling unanimous support from local representatives and urging party colleagues to back Lange in upcoming party and state proceedings.
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McCook County
M. A. Lange
Hawaii Statehood in the United States
The text declares Hawaii as part of the United States and asserts the union will be maintained with safety. It frames the change as a formal incorporation.
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Hawaii
United States
Party differences close in county as slate chosen
The public timeline ends today as factions within the county Republican committee unify behind the ticket. Local activists pressed for unity to support the party's candidates and efforts in upcoming elections.
Tipton Rumored as Possible Congress Candidate
Rumors place W. E. Tipton of Armour as a potential congressional candidate. The proposal is said to seek harmony in Douglas County as a motivating aim behind his bid.
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W. E. Tipton
Armour
Congress
Harmony
Douglas County
Sampson Report Reaches President on July 3 Battle
The lengthy Sampson report on the July 3 battle is in the president's hands. It is said to be voluminous. The nation hopes Sampson will credit Schley for commanding the fleet that destroyed Cervera.
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Sampson
July
Schley
Cervera
Naval mission to prove United States sea power reaches coast of Spain
Commander Watson sails toward the Spanish coast to demonstrate that the United States Navy can project force across the Atlantic. The move follows doubts in Spain about America’s naval strength and aims to settle the argument from Manila and continue the momentum from Santiago.
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Watson
Spain
Atlantic
Manilla
Santiago
Lawrence county convention selects delegates to Mitchell
Lawrence county holds its convention for choosing delegates to Mitchell on Saturday July 16. The Van Cise Phillips contest will be settled then and politicians on this side of the river await the result with anxiety, as it will bear on Mitchell’s outcome.
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Lawrence County
Mitchell
van Cise-Phillips
Auditor Mayhew's ruling on passes provokes reform
The audit critiques show passes were used to drain state funds. It argues no public officer should employ such methods and laments prior payments that enabled the improper claims, calling for tighter controls and accountability.
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Mayhew
Kellog Township Primary Result Close but Ruled Regretted
The Kellog township primary result is criticized for its closeness. Voters were nearly evenly split on several offices and public sentiment wished for a clear outcome. The only possible change would have been the superintendent of schools if Corley, 11 votes behind Dukes, had gained eighteen additional votes.
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Kellog
Nomination Goes to Dukes in Local Canvas
In a tight 23 vote canvass, the town official results award the nomination to Dukes. The Horonire favored Prof. Corley, not from dislike of Dukes, but for political reasons to add Corley to the ticket.
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Dukes
Horonire
Prof. Corley
Corley
Spain’s war stance ends Spain’s Atlantic empire
Spain desires peace but not at the cost of Atlantic possessions, warning that any peace on other terms will be rejected. The United States vows no concession that would aid Spain in persecuting subjects, declaring Spanish rule over its Oceanic territories broken forever.
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Spain
Atlantic
United States
Oceanic
Possible slate of congressional candidates named in area race
The candidates listed are VanCise Burke Elrod Pickler and Gamble. Pickler gains county endorsement while Burke’s county leans in his favor. VanCise faces Phillip s in a contest for governor. Rumor says Gamble may struggle in Yankton county and Clark county backing goes to Elrod. Other candidates may emerge and dark horses could do well.
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VanCise
Burke
Elrod
Pickler
Gamble
Phillips
Yankton
Yankton County
Clark County
Sunday July 10 Designated as Day of Thanksgiving by McKinley
President McKinley designates Sunday July 10 as a day for thanksgiving. He asks the nation to assemble for worship and give thanks to Almighty God for guiding the hosts on waters to triumph and through hardship to success with justice and honorable peace.
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McKinley
United States
Vance and Crawford letter critique in Beadle county notes
The Hurontte counters Sioux Falls Press charges of railroad influence over South Dakota Republicans. It states Crawford supported Vance after learning of the letter, while denying influence by rail interests. It asserts neither Vance nor Wilson consulted Crawford and defends Beadle County Republicans against the Press accusation.
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Sioux Falls
Republican Party of
South Dakota
Attorney Crawford
Mr. Vance
Wilson
Hurontte
Vance
Mr. Crawford
Crawford
Hvronite
Beadle County
Pyle for Attorney General Named by Beadle County
Beadle county will present John L. Pyle to the republican state convention for attorney general. The county delegation at Mitchell previously considered Edward Sterling for state treasurer, but decided in favor of Pyle. The writer supports the minority delegate choice and endorses Pyle as an able lawyer and upright citizen.
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Beadle County
John L. Pyle
Pyle
Edward Sterling
Mitchell
Delegation Backs John L. Pyle for Attorney General
The text states Col. Sterling and all his delegates support and will work for the nomination of John L. Pyle for attorney general. The delegation is described as united in favor of Pyle, not as a machine or anti machine group, but as a Republican delegation seeking his nomination.
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Mr. Pyle
Col. Sterling
John L. Pyle
Revolution Ahead at Brown County Convention
W E Kidd, chosen chairman of the Pop State Committee at the Brown County convention, urged reform to give way to revolution. He labeled harmony as stagnation, derided the money and tariff debates, and predicted the party of reform is passing while revolution comes. He called for office focus over platform honesty.
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Brown County
Aberdeen
W. E. Kidd
Omaha
Mr. Kidd
Kidd
Tripple Alliance
We Will Give Her All She Wants
Spain offers peace feelers seen as absurd and aimed at Cuba autonomy with twenty years of tribute, plus a Cuban garrison. The Philippines would gain autonomy under guarantees, while the US would temporarily hold Puerto Rico. Sagasta says war continues while any Spanish soldier remains in Cuba. The longer the war, the larger the indemnity, threatening the Canaries and doom for Camara. Spain may face an American fleet pressuring its coast, with war to the knife and the hilt if resistance endures.
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Minneapolis
Spain
Cuba
United States
Porto Rico
Sam
Sagasta
Canaries
Camara
Palafox
Saragoza
Junot
Aberdeen Lodge invests in new government bonds
The Aberdeen Lodge A. O. U. W. trustees invested 2500 in government bonds to let the fund accumulate for a future lodge building in Aberdeen. The plan aims to create a hall meeting the needs of its large membership and to be a credit to the city and the order.
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Aberdeen Lodge
The
Aberdeen News
Aberdeen
U S Agriculture Report on Dakota Crops 1898
The weekly crops update covers states east of the Missouri river. It notes generally good growth in corn, oats, and flax with recent rains aiding wheat, oats, and barley, while western counties suffer drought damage. Harvests progress for rye, barley, and potatoes, with haying under way and prairie pastures improving.
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Missouri River
Black Hills
Aurora
Bon Homme
Charles Mix
Davison
Douglas
Edmunds
Fall River
Grant
Hamlin
Hanson
Regional crop report notes rains aid some, ruin others
A compiled county by county crop summary details widespread rainfall benefits for corn and some grains, while wheat oats and barley suffer damage from prior dry winds. Reports cover Hughes through Yankton with rust, head formation, and harvest progress varying by locale.
A Crack At Glass
A Watertown Public Opinion item argues that a man who accepted favors from political groups and then sought a higher position from the same crowd cannot credibly attack his former allies. The piece asserts this applies across parties and cautions against stirring a feud over past favors.
Canvasing the Returns by Beadle County Republicans
The Beadle county republican central committee met in city hall on Saturday to canvass precinct returns. Chairman Fessenden opened the session noting Kelloy had no return yet. a committee of Cap. Davis C. E. Cort and John Longstaff was formed to complete the canvass. The panel declared that nominees would be those with the highest votes as counted, pending any Kellog township result from a possible primary, with a special committee authorized to declare nominees once Kellog’s result is known.
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Beadle County Republican Central Committee
Fessenden
Kelloy
John Longstaff
Cap. Davis
C. E. Cort
Kellog
Kel Township
Republican Committee
Kellog Township
Central Committee
E. H. Vance
A. W. Wilmarth
Jno. Baker
H. G. Vandalsen
Constable
J. B. Coomer
J. P. Davis
W. O. Ruggles
F. M. Webb
Dr. Jones
Jacob Schuyler
John Simmons
C. H. Ray
C. N. Curtis
Geo. Wellington
C. N. Mellvane
C. N. Cooper
L. C. Kemp
H. J. Rice
Cee I. Crawford
Result of the Primaries in Kellogg Township Contested
County Republican leaders returned from Kellog township reporting no primary held due to supply shortages. With 20 members present, they discussed the issue and, if no Kellogg results exist, to declare nominees based on other precinct returns. The slate includes E. H. Vance for state senator and A. W. Wilmarth, Jno. Baker for representatives, plus judges and county officials. The city vote was divided, shaping the rural outcome.
Excursion Tickets to the Omaha Exposition Offered
Excursion tickets to the Omaha Exposition via the North Western Line go on sale daily starting June 1 with flexible limits for longer or shorter sojourns as per rate. The Exposition is described as well worth seeing, and agents of Chicago and North Western Railway can provide further information.
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North-Western
Chicago & North-Western R’y
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