Sham on Civil Service Reform and Lowry’s Removal
A critical column argues that Civil Service Reform is a sham illustrated by the removal of Robert Lowry, former receiver at the Huron land office. It presents official documents showing adjustments of Lowry’s accounts, including a $1 balance due to the United States and a $122.15 disbursement balance, with inspector Hobbs praising Lowry’s office efficiency and staff stability.
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Robert Lowry
Huron Land of
Lowry
Huron Land Office
Washington
United States
Department of the Interior
A. J. Sparks
Treasury Department
J. R. Garrison
Department of the Lyterior
Wasumerox
Stoneman
California
Senate
John Westdahl Announces Candidacy in Enibe County
The message announces John Westdahl as a candidate for an office in Enibe County subject to the decision of the Boeree County board. The text presents a formal declaration with spelling irregularities but clearly identifies the candidate and political context.
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Ublican County
Jas. P. Davis
County
Dakota
J. E. Horrmay
Boerenee
Enibe County
Joun Westdahl
Tur Deadwood Pioneer backs Judge Gifford re election
The Tur Deadwood Pioneer endorses Judge Gifford for reelection amid debate on a new plan. The article references Mr. Mitchell and Republican positions shaping the strategy.
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Tur Deadwood
Gifford
Mr. Mitchell Republican
Republicans Meet in Tur Sully County Onida September 4
Tur Sully county Republicans will meet in Onida on September 4 to select delegates for the Yankton convention. The gathering aims to organize party representation and mobilize supporters for upcoming nominating activities.
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Tur Sully County
Onida
Yankton
Salem
Mitchell
Davison County
Allison
Congress
Lincoln County
Election buzz grows from neighboring papers
Reports in the adjacent newspapers hint at rising political activity as an election appears likely, with observers noting increased campaigning and public attention in several communities.
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Certrarx
Water Tax Rise in Lake Huron as Shoreline Reels
The Lake Huron area sees eighteen inch water level increases over the past year causing concern for shoreline property and local authorities as the lake itself rises rapidly.
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Lake Huron
Huron
Huron Artesian Well Sees Deep Drop and Minimal Rise
The Huron artesian well is down about 550 feet and has risen at most an inch. No overflow to report in either direction.
Dakota State Fair Opens September 6 Amid Prep Push
The Dakota State Fair begins September 6 with organizers urging rapid preparation. Officials emphasize readying displays, exhibits, and vendor setups to ensure a smooth event. Local teams coordinate schedules, safety plans, and community involvement as crowds are anticipated.
Huron Free Trade Democrat Praised for Patriotism
The Tue Press and Dakotaian describes the Huron Free Trade Democrat as a newspaper that favors patriotism over partisanship, signaling its editorial stance and community role.
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Tue Press
Dakotaian
Our Huron Free Trade Democrat
Hyde County Valuation Falls From 1855 Total
The Hyde County valuation now totals 449778 dollars, down 134600 from 1855. The county lists 798 voters based on the Highmore Bulletin condensed report.
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Hyde County
Highmore Bulletin
Anxious Editorial Reflects on Family and Finances
A terse editorial figure wonders if a father should place his daughters alongside his creditors. The piece cautions a prudent journalist to separate personal family concerns from professional duties and financial obligations.
Editor Takes His Cow to Pasture in Odd Bar Barrier Incident
The editor of the Sioux Falls Press drove his cow three miles to a breeding pasture but the keeper refused to release the animal’s calf due to unclear stated intentions. The incident occurred in the evening as the press man struggled to explain his plan.
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Sioux Falls
Huronite Editorial Criticized for Hooding Its Own Convictions
The Tur County Review questions the Huronite’s claim of learned wisdom from its statehood stance, arguing the piece shows gratuitous bias and a readiness to follow public sentiment before declaring its own views, per the newspaper’s archival files.
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Tur
Clark County Review
Shower Blesses Jim Valley Within Twenty Hours
Mitchell Daily Press notes the request for a mild shower and references prayers of the wicked or righteous. A shower arrives swiftly, blessing the Jim Valley area within twenty hours.
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Herosrre
Mitchell Daily Press
Jim Valley
New Sioux Falls Leader editor’s wide editorial reach
The Sioux Falls Leader announces its new editor, a Mitchell Republican, devoting six columns weekly to editorials. He has addressed major issues from Dakota admission to English election results, shaping public discourse.
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Sioux Falls
Dakota
Court determines county license discretion on village licenses
Joupee Curren in a Highmore case rules that county commissioners may grant or refuse a license at their discretion. The decision holds that even if a town or village adopts a general law license, revocation of the county license cancels the village license.
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Joupee Curren
Highmore
Patriotic Personal Courage in Court Arguments
Judge Campbell’s arguments are more than unassailable. they embody legal constitutional and moral right, requiring patriotic personal courage to carry them out. The Yankton Press and Dakotaian emphasizes the resolve behind the stance.
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Yankton Press
Dakotaian
Campbell
Land Laws Dispute Over Repeal Of Preemption Rules
The conference committee reports complete disagreement on the repeal of pre emption timber culture and desert land laws. Payson denounces the senate amendment as inviting fraud and urges a unanimous House stand against it. Gifford cites bias in land bureau. Laird defends the amendment against fraud claims. Cable cites a letter noting numerous fraudulent entries in Nebraska and Kansas. Perkins moves to recede from disagreement. Senate vote status noted as lost two to one.
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Wasnixerox
Cobb
Payson
Gifford
Land Bureau
Laird
Arkansas
Nebraska
Louisiana
Cable
Sparks
Kansas
Perkins
Senate
Ua Senat Oa
Rain and disasters dominate Dakota notes in July dispatches
A Sioux City Journal special roundup reports scarce rain aiding crops in Jim River valley and Pierre Watertown Vermation and Woxsey areas. It notes tragedy Miss Lizzie Yates dragged to death by a pony near Okobojo Sully County and a fatal fire destroying Aberdeen District Attorney M. J. Gordon's home.
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Miss Yates
Sully County
Jim Valley
Aserpren
Sioux City Journal
Jim River Valley
Aberdeen
Cawron
Kansas
Kinstey
Kan
Pierre
Watertown
Clay County
Woxsey
Dakota
Axterpeen
The
Journal
M. J. Gordon
Rishmen
Lixcoty
Neb
Patrick Egan
Irish National League of America
Timothy Harrington
M. P
Irish Parliamentary Party of Dublin
American League
Parnell
Harrington
Particu
Lars. Pierre
Lizzie Yates
Okobojo
Des Marxes
Larrabee
Sioux City
Iowa
George A. Trout
Ed Hatch
Trout
District Court
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Aper
Philadelphia
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W. Ayer & Son
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Canton
Bismarck Tribune
Louis K. Church
Percival
Pierre Democratic Signal
Milwaukee
Washinetox
Bismarckg Tribune
Supreme Court of Dakota
Mitwavaxer
Frank Hirth
Anton Palm
Carl Simon
Ringsrud
McConnell
Carrance Praree Home
North
South Dakota
North Dakota
Dakota Territory
Washineton
Committee On Ways and Means
Morrison
San Francisco
Sacramento
Loxvox
Crawford
Fanny
Brookings
Brookxas
College Museum
Wasumnetox
Committee On Territories
Kearney
Chicago
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