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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
4
The Kansas City convention has invited defeat with its candidates platform, while South Ieta’s agricultural value is set to surpass 1899, and the China crisis worsens with bloodshed begun, signaling uncertain outcomes.
The convention opens in Sioux Falls with the dictator poised to control proceedings. Kansas Wheat is estimated at 100,000,000 bushels and Republicans lead by about 50,000 votes. South Dakota corn crop expected to offset wheat shortfall, marking a banner corn year for the state.
Senator David B. Hill stands beside William Jennings Bryan during a Kansas City rally where strong applause is seen as a gauge of Democratic support. The scene highlights Hill's alignment with Bryan within the party's campaign dynamics.
Bryan abandons self silence and assigns Mr. Towne the role of silent spokesman during the campaign.
The article notes strong expectations that war will continue in China and that the German Empire is resolved to avenge the death of its minister Von Ketteler. The tone reflects mounting tensions and possible escalation.
The Democratic Party faced pressure to back both Bryan and free silver to unite with populists. The move aimed to carry the populist wing in the party but set the stage for defeat in November.
The First Commissioner district GOP named John Haigh of Cavour for county commissioner. Haigh is a longtime county resident, a robust businessman and successful farmer, praised for strong character and leadership potential.
Joseph Frendenfelt states fire losses reach 614000 in South Dakota while annual premiums run about 500000. He notes these organized Insurance Companies firms will not net a quarter million from South Dakota business this year.
The text argues the Democratic Party could shape its stance on the Chinese question without GOP input but chooses not to. It would rather wait and block the administration than take the lead.
The article highlights Lewis Kimball as a shifting political figure at county reform party events. Once a Republican he joined the Free Silver Republicans then the Populists and now appears as a Democrat. The piece notes his planned role representing Beadle County Democrats at the Yankton convention and questions his future affiliations.
The advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla is written in the blood of millions it has cured stomach nerves kidneys and blood ailments. It asserts daily benefits to those with poor appetite fatigue general weakness and debility and calls it the best medicine money can buy.
The Chicago and Rock Island Rail road restricts employment for smokers of cigars while major corporations and county interests push practical temperance. Declaring liquor addicts unable to find steady work, the article suggests smaller businesses will follow suit.
The Jim river valley received copious rains that revived crops. Wheat fields rebound for harvest, corn looks promising, hay is abundant, and cattle prices near four dollars per hundred. Beadle County residents feel optimistic about the season and prices.
In Beadle County the so called Cyclone Davis failed to ignite support for the Republican base. His speech stressed doom and poverty while neglecting remedies and failed to sway an intelligent audience amidst debates on money and imperialism.
Mr Cyclone Davis explains Greek roots of plutocrats and populists. He defines plutocrat as wealth ruling and populist as the people ruling, noting Greek krateo and demos and highlighting word origins.
The piece critiques the Democratic platform and candidates Bryan and Stevenson, accusing the 1900 platform of pandering to dissatisfactions, favoring free silver, and stirring fears of imperialism. It argues the platform pleases minor parties, alienates eastern voters, and supports McKinley and Roosevelt era prosperity. It warns against trusting Bryan’s coalition of editors and merchants with monopolies and anti expansion rhetoric. It voices alarm that patriotism hinges on party power rather than national unity.
The Saint Paul Globe denounces the Kansas City Democratic ticket and platform, opposing free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. It argues the party remains true to Democratic convictions but warns of coercion and misdirection under Bryan and Hanna leading to defeat.
Fragmentary text insults Davis calling him a populist figure of high value. No clear event or context given to identify date place organization or outcome.
James H. Eckles Cleveland's comptroller of currency declares his intent to oppose Bryan. He denounces Bryan's views, accuses him of pandering to class prejudice and race hatreds, and favors republicanism over Bryanist populism. He notes German voters' loyalty to currency stability and criticizes Bryan's anti status in the campaign.
Miss N J Lockheart of Extra- Beth Pa writes of relief from dropsy kidney trouble fainting spells and a tumor after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. She praises quick responsive support from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Mass and hopes others find relief too.
The Globe refuses to back Bryan or the convention’s free coinage policy. It states the party remains aligned with the nation’s financial policy and warns against the free silver fallacy, declining participation in both sides and urging responsibility from those who shaped the platform.
A broad pledge envisions upholding the constitution and Declaration of Independence while granting Porto Rico Cuba and the Philippines self government. It promises global protection for citizens and Christian civilization education and political freedom as the nation advances among great powers despite local partisan stance.
London reports foreign consuls in Shanghai announced safety for the legations on July 4. Consul Warren’s dispatch suggests they may endure several more days. General Tung Fuh Siang’s troops fight near Tien Tsin while Boxers and authorities clash. Governor of Shan Tung predicts Boxer disbandment by July 14 and peace talks to follow.
Consul Warren in Shanghai confirms via telegram from Peking that two legations were defending against advancing troops and Boxers on July 3. Chinese forces reportedly suffered around 2,000 dead with many Boxer leaders killed. Boxers claim mystic powers broken and fear approaching the legations. Foreigners are said to have ample food and ammunition to endure a long stand.
London dispatch cites Tao Tai Sheng admitting an error in Warren’s briefing. The courier’s arrival at Chinen Fu on July 3 conflicts with Pekin departure timing, with a five day Pekin to Chinen Fu leg and a massacre dated June 30 or July 1 per Chinese reports.
A crowd of German farmers in Nues near Evanston hunted a Chinese peddler to avenge the German ambassador’s death in China. The man fled into the woods at Norwood Park and hid as pursuers scoured the area for about an hour before giving up.
A Tien Tsin dispatch dated July 3 reports heavy bombardment of the settlements since early morning. Admiral Seymour orders women and children to be moved to Taku at the earliest moment for safety.
In New York on July 10 authorities report rising hostility toward Chinese residents. Merchants and Chinatown leaders alarmed as a proclamation signed by several prominent Chinese is read in the streets signaling mounting tensions.
London dispatches detail multiple clashes as General Buller’s column faces Boer strikes near Standerton Heidel berg and Ficksburg. British forces halt 33 casualties with counterattacks while 34 Troopers repulse an east of Standerton assault. Also notes Boer settler movement into Gazaland and border herds crossing.
London reports Lord Roberts dispatch notes General Buller arrived in Pretoria on July 7 looking well and apparently not worn down by eight months of hard campaigning.
Judge Amidon directed a verdict for the United States against Pine River Logging and Improvement Co along with John S Pillsbury C A Smith and William L Bassett and John B Bassett in the United States circuit court The ruling marks the government s first substantial step to recover logs unlawfully cut on the Winnebagoshish Indian reservation in 1892 The defendants prominent Minneapolis lumbermen admit cutting far more timber than the contract allowed amid a dispute over dead and live timber rights and payments to Indians
President Shafer of the Amalgamated association says the sheet scale of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers has been signed by representatives of the American Steel Sheet Company and a labor committee. The agreement is a compromise on what was asked by both sides.
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