Republican State Convention at Yankton August 22 1894
The Republican Party of South Dakota calls a delegate convention in Yankton on August 22, 1894 at 4 30 p m to nominate candidates for two representatives in congress governor lieutenant governor state offices and to transact other business. The committee recommends alternates for delegates with no proxies and delegates to cast county votes. Specific counties gain representation based on votes for Charles H Sheldon in 1892.
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South Dakota
Yankton
Congress
Labor and Statistics
Missouri River
Lyman
Sterling
Noland
Jackson
Ziebach
Pratt
Presho
Gregory
Harding
Charles H. Sheldon
Republican Ticket Full Local Election Slate
List of candidates across county offices including State Senator E H Aplin Representatives Charles Campbell Robert Allison Register of Deeds E Vance County Treasurer Edward Sterling County Auditor William Rogers Sheriff George W Longstaff Coroner E H Boos Probate Judge E Grant Superintendent of Schools John Milne State Treasurer John Wood For County Officers Joseph H Alexander Peace Officers Patterson George M Cook William Simpson William Ruggles Constables J B Coomer William Walt C E McIlvaine F L Rhodes
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E. H. Aplin
Charles A. Campbell
Robert Allison
Vance
Edward Sterling
William Rogers
E. H. Boos
E. Grant
John Milne
John Wood
H. . Alexander
Season of the Peace
Delegates to State Convention Named
J C Bathela, Karl Gerner, 8.C. D8, Wood Lewis, Kimball named delegates to the state convention.
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J.C. Bathela
Karl Gerner
Wood Lewis Kimball
Black Hills Chautauqua draws big crowds
The Black Hills Chautauqua reports strong attendance as a major event energizes the region. The Hot Springs Daily Star notes a refreshed appearance in its pages while Illinois residents express a keen desire to vote for governor.
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The
Hot Springs Daily Star
Centerville Hails New Creamery Plant Milestone
Centerville celebrates completion of a large creamery plant. Hand County independents set an example for reform minded citizens. Charley Howard of Aberdeen is nominated by the Republicans of Brown County for state senator.
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Centerville
Hand County
Charley Howard
Aberdeen
Brown County
Faulkton Milling Co Formed With Local Stock Subscriptions
Faulkton citizens subscribe $2,000 in stock to form the Faulkton Milling Co. to secure a flouring mill for the town. The article notes the new company will be named Faulkton Milling Co. and outlines the public support for local industry.
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Faulkton
Faulkton Milling Co
Grant County Endorses J L Lockhart for Commissioner
Grant county endorses the candidacy of J L Lockhart for commissioner of school and public lands. Geo M Pullman declares he has nothing to arbitrate. George may be mistaken in the phrase the sweet bye and bye.
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Grant County
J. L. Lockhart
Geo. M. Pullman
George
Nelson to Lead Minnesota Republicans to Victory Yet Again
Knute Nelson was renominated by acclamation as the Minnesota Republican leader for the coming election cycle. The party aims to repeat past success with Nelson directing statewide campaigns and organizing efforts.
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Knute Nelson
Minnesota
Pullman workers’ bank balance cited in past dispute
About a year ago workers from Pullman faced a financial dispute over a savings bank credit totaling seven hundred thousand dollars. The article notes the sum and the involved workers’ grievance.
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Pullman
Pullman Savings Bank
Likely Rail Network Rerouting After Strike
One result of the recent strike is a likely change in terminal points for many major railway systems as operators reassess routes and hubs. The move could affect freight and passenger flows, with terminals shifting to optimize efficiency and service after labor disruptions.
Sioux Falls Forms Young Men's Republican Club
Sioux Falls organizes a young men's republican club promising better civic engagement. The message urges kids to the front and presents ideals of good medicine for all communities across the state.
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Sioux Falls
Pierre Free Press backs state officials living in Pierre
The Pierre Free Press urges state officials to reside in Pierre. Fall River County Republicans nominate Capt. Lucas for Congress. Old Shady maintains influence in the Hills. John E. Hipple is praised as a model state auditor and urged for renomination by acclamation.
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Pierre Free Press
Pierre
Fall River County
Capt. Lucas
Congress
Old Shady
Knights of Labor Seek Impeachment of Olney
The Knights of Labor will petition the House of Representatives to impeach Attorney General Olney. The measure is expected to be pigeonholed and receive little chance of advancement.
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Knights of Labor
House of Representatives
Olney
Independent Paper Buyer's Bold Plan in Madison
Karl Gerner buys an independent paper at Madison to push his doctrine to locals in varying amounts. Senator Kyle backed the sugar trust, voting for an extra tax totaling 140000 dollars for his constituents. All for the sugar trust.
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Karl Gerner
Madison
Kyle
Sugar Trust
Pallman Car Shops Leave Pullman For New Jersey
Geo M Pallman moves his car shops from Pallman to a New Jersey site, a blow to the city. The text notes delays of law and justice ending with Prendergast's execution for the murder of Carter Harrison.
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Geo. M. Pallman
Pallman
New Jersey
Pullman
Prendergast
Carter Harrison
Beadle County Welcomes New Citizen and Home Lease
The independent state central committee member has become a citizen of Beadle County and leased the Curtis house in Wessington.
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Independent State Central Committee
Beadle County
Curtis
Wessington
Lawrence County to Decide County Seat Fight
Lead citizens have secured sufficient signatures on a petition to bring the county seat fight before voters at the next general election. The movement aims to move the county seat based on the gathered support.
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Lawrence County
Lead
City Prepares for Republican Convention Cleanup
Yankton city marshal serves notice to property owners to clear grass and clean streets before the Republican convention meets, ensuring orderly access and safety for attendees.
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Yankton
Four GOP Nominees Seek State Offices in Black Hills
The Black Hills area lists four Republican candidates for state posts: a Congressman, the State Treasurer, the Commissioner of Labor and Statistics, and the Railroad Commissioner.
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Black Hills
Donor found as Day county uncovers coal vein
Prospectors report a fine vein of soft coal at 80 feet in Day county with strong thickness over four feet. Huron and Wessington required greater depths, but yielded similar vein quality.
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Day County
Huron
Wessington
Bach Named Candidate for Commissioner of School and Public Lands
Turner county will present to the next Republican state convention the name of J. Bach as a candidate for commissioner of school and public lands. Bach has a large acquaintance throughout the state and will doubtless make a strong canvass.
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Turner County
J. Bach
Bach
Brown County Republican Convention Highlighted as Strongest
The Aberdeen News calls the Brown county Republican convention the most harmonious ever held in the county. It lauds the nominated ticket as unusually strong and predicts a sweeping victory in November.
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The
Aberdeen News
Brown County
Debs Pullman Strike Critique From a Local View
The Debs-Pullman strike is framed as a hardship for poor families as past strikes have cost workers money. It argues labor organizations are acceptable only if not controlled by selfish leaders who turn unions into a societal menace and an enemy to labor.
Mitchells Amateur Rain Makers Alarm Mitchell Residents
A small group known as amateur rain makers unsettled Mitchell by claiming to cause rain and keeping Davison County farmers and townspeople awake all night for fear of flooding. No flood occurred.
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Mitchell
Davison County
Irrigation Debate in 1894 Season Receives Criticism
The 1894 season is described as satisfying opponents of a general irrigation system. The excerpt argues South Dakota needs more moisture and suggests sources from below rather than above, labeling the higher approach a failure.
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South Dakota
Independence ideals preached by Col Ainsworth to his sons
The South Dakota Mail notes Col Ainsworth aims to teach his large family of boys what American independence costs and how it should be appreciated, delivering a holiday themed message this week.
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South Dakota
Col. Ainsworth
Publisher to consolidate Sully County papers and Evarts moves
J. W. Großengeiser, publisher of the Sully County Watchman, has purchased the Onida Journal and will consolidate the two papers. Bro. Evarts will relocate to Fort Pierre to start a new populist publication.
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J. W. Großengeiser
Sully
Gleason Set For State Superintendent Run Fight
Kingsbury county Republicans back 8S. W. Gleason for state superintendent of schools through the election. Gleason is a hustler and could shake up the race for rivals who counted him out.
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Kingsbury County
W. Gleason
Gleason
Congressman Pickler Plans Home Visit After Billing Progress
Congressman Pickler will depart Washington later this month for a short home visit. He is monitoring bills of interest to constituents and will leave Washington once they are disposed of.
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Pickler
Washington
Hughes County Republicans Endorse State Administration
The Hughes County Republican group backs the state administration and reviews the records of Senator Pettigrew and Representatives Pickler and Lucas in Congress. They direct delegates to employ all honorable means to secure Coe I Crawford's renomination.
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Hughes County
Pettigrew
Pickler and
Lucas
Congress
Coe I Crawford
Debs Questions Rent Burden in Pullman Strike
Debs criticizes the Pullman strike impact noting $70,000 for rent and $17 per worker for 4,200 families on the payroll, while wages lost exceed $300,000 since the strike began. No rent has been paid, raising the question who bears the worse burden.
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Debs
Pullman
Coe I. Crawford Chosen Hughes County Republican Leader
Hon. Coe I. Crawford of Pierre selected the Hughes county delegation to the Republican state convention. He is expected to be renominated by acclamation for his proven 1892 campaign stump work and creditable service as attorney general.
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Coe I. Crawford
Pierre
Hughes County
Coe
Beadle County Pushes Artesian Wells for State Irrigation
Beadle County commissioners urge statewide action to sponsor a practical irrigation law. They call for at least two artesian wells per township in central and northern South Dakota, funding to surface water to lake beds and rivers, and rapid, comprehensive implementation. The Houronite endorses the resolution and asks for wide publication.
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Beadle County
Dakota
Providence
Board of County Commissioners
South Dakota
Houronite
Artesian Belt
Pettigrew Aims to Control South Dakota Convention
A Watertown editorial labels Senator Pettigrew as seeking domination of state and Minnehaha County offices through a national map plan and vows he will back a Republican legislature first. The piece notes Pettigrew stays out of the state ticket nomination, ready to support another strong Republican if not caucus nominee.
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Pettigrew
Yankton
South Dakota
Minnehaha
Watertown
National Prohibition Quarantine Against Alcoholic Paralysis
A public admonition condemns the spread of alcoholic paralysis as a social disease. It denounces efforts to erode protective laws and tariff policy, urging nationwide quarantine by true hearts and pure ballots to curb the vice within the United States. The piece cites politicians and educated observers as identifying the root cause in democratic decay and policy upheaval.
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America
Demorest’s
Beadle county republicans reject Pettigrew labels
The Watertown correspondent Doane Robinson claims Beadle county backed Pettigrew but local delegates say the Beadle convention was a standard Republican meeting not under any Pettigrew, Sterling, or Rice control. Legislators elected will go to Pierre and caucus for the party’s best interests.
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Watertown
Minneapolis Journal
Doane Robinson
Beadle County
United States Senate
Pierre
Pettigrew
Mellette
Senator Pettigrew Warns Against Sugar Trust Ties in Tariff Debate
In a Senate address on the tariff bill, Pettigrew argues the sugar trust benefits from the current policy, fears growth of beet sugar and U S independence from world sugar supply, and says repealing the bounty is crucial to curb trust power. He notes high duties harm domestic beet sugar and could end refinery operations in coast cities.
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Senate
Pettigrew
Sugar Trust
Nebraska
Dakota
Trust
United States
The Cost of Alcoholic Paralysis Probed by Markets
The piece notes a widespread paralysis crisis linked to alcohol with vast production and sales. It cites about half a million workers in manufacture, a 400 percent profit, and a national yearly expenditure of $1.2 billion by American consumers. Government and state roles are referenced as seeking controls.
Huronite offers rainmaker deal for weekly paper
The Huronite proposes a novelty subscription offering a weekly one year for two dollars with payment split into advance and upon rain. Subscribers may decide the breed and quantity of animals to be sent, a whimsical Fraternal Wisdom scheme from Alexandria Herald era.
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Alerandria Herald
Howe and Bronson Named Populist Ticket In Atheist Platform
Redfield Journal notes the Populist slate led by Howe and Bronson endorses whisky at cost and abandons prohibition. Grigsby loses mind claims mark a heated Lake Kampeska veterans gathering, with Senator Pettigrew targeted and a veteran speaker disparaging opponents.
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Howe
Howard Press
Bronson
Grigsby
Redfield Journal
Grigsby E
Doubtful Compliment About Eureka Lieutenant Governor
Milbank Review notes Hon. Chae. N. Herried of Eureka, popular lieutenant governor, traveled through Milbank last Saturday on his way home from the east. At the depot he was warmly greeted by friends and acquaintances. Herried is a Republican but regarded as fair and honorable and speaks freely on major issues, more of a populist in principle than a party man.
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Benjamin Harrison
Chae. N. Herried
Eureka
Milbank
Gov. Herried
Volkmer hosts Indian minister and political quip tale
Volkmer the Milbank editor entertained Rev. R. Crawford an Indian minister loyal to the Republicans at a populist gathering. Crawford described three parties the straight faced Republican the crooked faced Democrats and the two faced populists. He rated Volkmer as two faced.
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Volkmer
Wolsey Loyalty in Beadle County Convention
The Wolsey Journal blasts last Tuesday’s convention for denying Wolsey and west Beadle county representation. It cites city influence from Huron as why seven of nine county nominees are within two miles of that city, while vows party loyalty and continued support from Wolsey supporters.
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Wolsey
Wolsey Journal
Beadle County
City of Huron
Republicans Claim Honest Fight Behind Map Victory
The speaker asserts commitment to a clean map and party, praising western supporters who kept promises. The defeat of Mr. Vance secures Wolsey a valuable citizen, and the nomination would have been less gratifying than the home support received.
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West Side
Vance
Wolsey
Favorite Son Idea Dominates Republican Conventions
The piece notes that many counties favor a favorite son in their Republican conventions. It says talk of a slate continues, driven by self interest and discord among friends by those promoting it.
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