Republican State Convention in Yankton 1894
The Republican delegates of South Dakota will meet in Yankton on Wednesday 22d 1894 at 4 30 pm in the convention hall to nominate candidates for two congressmen governor lieutenant governor secretary of state state auditor state treasurer attorney general superintendent public instruction commissioner school and public lands commissioner labor and statistics and one railroad commissioner for west of the Missouri river. A committee favors alternates, no proxies, and delegates or alternates may cast their county vote. Some counties named may receive one delegate on credential presentation. Representation bases: one delegate per fifty votes or major fraction for Charles H Sheldon 1892. Counties listed include Lyman Sterling Noland Jackson Ziebach Pratt Presho Gregory Harding.
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South Dakota
Yankton
Congress
Secr
Labor and Statistics
Lyman
Sterling
Noland
Jackson
Ziebach
Pratt
Presho
Gregory
Harding
Charles H. Sheldon
Ollows
State Civil Committee Order Dated May Chamberlain SD
Dated at Chamberlain South Dakota this 15th day of May by order of the state civil committee J M Greene chairman J H Scriven secretary.
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Chamberlain
South Dakota
A. D
State Ciel Committee
J. M. Greene
J. H. Scriven
Statewide and county officials listed in election slate
A list of candidates including State Senator E H Aplin and Representatives Charles A Campbell Robert Allison for various local and county offices. Other roles named include Register Vance County Treasurer Ward Sterling County auditor William Rogers Sheriff George W Longstaff Coroner Boos Probatene E Grant Superintendent of Schools John Milne States Attorney John Wood Clerk of Course Joseph H Alexander Justices of the Peace Patterson George M Cook William Simpson William Ruggles Constable J B Coomer William Walt C E McIlvaine F L Rhodes.
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E. H. Aplin
Charles A. Campbell
Robert Allison
Register of
One Vance
Treasue
Delegates Named To State Convention
A list of delegates includes H. J. Rice J. C. Garfield F. Landis Ed. Case A. Reigel C. A. Blake Co. E. Cort P. A. Elies W. B. Cronk A. Gilles W. Bair Karl Gerner W. B. Sterling S. C. Weatherwax E. T. Langley D. H. Wood D. J. Briggs Lewis Kimball.
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H. J. Rice
J.C. Garfield
F. Landis
Ed. Case A. Reigel
C. A. Blake
E. Cort
P. A. Elies
W. B. Cronk
A. Gilles
W. Bair
Karl Gerner
W. B. Sterling
S. C. Weatherwax
E. T. Langley
D. H. Wood
D. J. Briggs
Lewis Kimball
Fire destroys Faulk county jail in the region
A blaze has destroyed Faulk county jail causing local officials to assess damages. Nearby communities report strong crop yields in Beadle county this year. The note mentions Mrs Ed Shannon and Master Charlie visiting Omaha while William Daff Haynie of the Black Hills plans to move to Chicago and reflects on stubborn minds.
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S. Shannon
Master Charlie
Omaha
William Daff Haynie
Black Hill S
Chicago
Fire destroys Central market in Minneapolis blaze
A half million dollar fire devastates Minneapolis Central market. Breckenridge meeting reports note bands playing The Girl I Left Behind Me, though it appears cruel to some.
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Minneapolis
Central Market
Breckenridge
Brule Index Change Puts C J Maynard In Charge
W P Drips withdraws from the Brule Index and C J Maynard takes over the craft here. Blessings accompany the transition as the community notes the change in leadership.
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W. P
Hughes County Sheriff Candidates Named in Report
A report outlines the Hughes County sheriff candidates with unusual numerical details noted as their numbers or identifiers. The article emphasizes the contested race and lists the contenders and their affiliations observed in the public notice.
Mrs H M Barker Captivates Aberdeen Audiences
Mrs H M Barker has been speaking to large receptive crowds at Aberdeen drawing wide admiration and strong applause from attendees.
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H. M. Barker
Aberdeen
Redfield Journal Probes Karl Gerner’s Latest Flop
The Redfield Journal remains critical as it reports on Karl Gerner’s recent setback. The piece outlines the failure, signals disappointment, and notes potential implications for Gerner’s plans and public reception.
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Redfield Journal
Karl Gerner
Moody County Republicans Rally Against Petti Grow, Lucas and Pickler
Moody County Republicans declare strong opposition to the return of Petti Grow, Lucas, and Pickler. The party remains outspoken and firm in its stance on the matter.
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Moody County
Pettigrew
Lucas
Pickler
Moody
Watertown Correspondent Accused of Bias in Minneapolis Journal
The Watertown correspondent allegedly aims to beat rivals rather than present the truth, a claim reflecting tensions between the two papers and concerns over journalistic integrity.
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Watertown
Minneapolis Journal
Roberts County Republicans Back Pickler Lucas and Pettigrew
The Roberts county Republicans endorse the renomination of Major Pickler and Captain Lucas for Congress and favor the reelection of Senator Pettigrew.
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Roberts County
Major Pickler
Captain Lucas
Congress
Senator Pettigrew
Dell Rapids Tribune Bets on Pickler Lucas Nominations
The Dell Rapids Tribune expects Pickler and Lucas to be renominated and shows interest in Gamble entering the gubernatorial contest. The paper asserts the Tribune has a peculiar viewpoint on the political race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell Rapids Tribune
Pickler
Lucas
The
Tribune
Brookings Plans Construction Despite Poor Outlook
Brookings officials press ahead with building projects this year arguing favorable funding and market conditions justify investment. Supporters say the city can secure funds and create jobs even as the broader outlook remains unsettled.
Platform notes spark Hand county republican talk
The text notes Bro Bates and his Kingsbury county allies focus on the silver question at a Hand county republican gathering. A reader remarks on the stance being discussed as the Huronre is read.
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Bro. Bates
Kingsbury County
Hand County
Huron Wins Bid as Lowest for Federal Printing Job
The Houronire is informed of its status as the lowest bidder on a U S government controlled printing project. Printers for this State and the United States align with Huron as the center, drawing global attention to the city.
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Houronire
Uncle Sam
United States
Huron
Huronite Calls for Clear Signatures in Opinion Pieces
The Huronite urges writers to sign their opinion pieces clearly stating authorship. The policy emphasizes transparency while allowing broad freedom of expression, ensuring readers know who holds each viewpoint.
North Dakota Convention Clashes Over Johnson Nomination
An attempted bid to unseat Hon. N. M. Johnson from the congressional nomination failed as Johnson refused to resign his seat to meet with the convention. The North Dakota electorate increasingly values steady leadership and a "manly man" at work.
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Hon
N. M. Johnson
North Dakota
Johnson
Congress
The Forum Presents Three Crime Studies and Lea Review
In the upcoming August issue The Forum features three major crime studies on the railroad strike and its causes, the assassination of Carnot, and New York police revelations. A general section titled The Sentimental Dealing with Crime and its Increase leads to Henry Charles Lea of Philadelphia evaluating the global rise in crime.
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Carnot
New York
Henry Charles Lea
Philadelphia
Pettigrew Urges Strong Republican Senate Majority
The speaker argues Pettigrew should lead with full party support and urges a decisive Republican majority in the next legislature. He emphasizes loyalty to the party and warns against fringe antics by a small faction while calling for united GOP backing for the U.S. Senate.
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Pettigrew
United States
Local papers rely on ads from big cities
A New York Times explanation notes that a wholesale merchant, thriving from credit sales, subscribes to the local newspaper of the debt. He preached expansive ads to prosper, but when he cut advertising, he saw trouble and pursued the debtor. He said poverty in advertising signals weakness in business.
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Ups
New York Times
No Weakening Fight for Place at Yankton Convention
A writer urges unity at the Yankton convention to ensure a Republican victory for the U.S. Senate next winter. He notes extensive state-wide discussion shows the party must stay united for success.
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United States Senate
Tariff Deadlock Prompted by Presidential Fight
The speaker warns that the president's attempt to dictate to Congress will cause a tariff stalemate in the senate. There is a call for the next election to decide the tariff issue, promising national rejoicing if gridlock occurs.
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Congress
Senate
Houronire
Iowa incumbents renomination by acclamation in district races
Our old friends Lacey and Hager and Dolliver of the Iowa congressional districts have just been renominated by acclamation. Others were renominated some weeks since and Hon. Thomas Updegraff will be renominated in a few days. Across the country districts with power in Congress are sending the present members back.
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Lacey
Hager
Dolliver
Iowa
Thomas Updegraff
Congress
Fort Pierre Fairplay pushes for Republican aims in South Dakota
The Fort Pierre Fairplay seizes on political fervor urging strong defense of Republican policies. It denounces tax sugar and free wool as misdirected, while praising H J Rice as a steadfast Republican and warning against opportunistic motives. It also lauds Samuel Gompers as a level headed labor leader guiding unions wisely for workers.
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Fort Pierre
Lawrence County Delegation Backs Lucas for Congress
In a personal letter to Judge Frye R E Grimshaw chair of the Lawrence county republican delegation to the state convention says we are going to cast our vote for Lucas for congress and insist on Lucas but what the combination will be on the other congressman I cant tell as yet.
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The
Hot Springs
Frye
R. E. Grimshaw
Lawrence County
Lucas
Congress
Silver and gold parity urged in Cap. Lucas speech
Cap. Lucas tells lawmakers that the party of progress must champion the people by adopting silver and gold parity based on 1792. He calls for a banking system tied to the precious metals and for the masses to see the move as timely and necessary.
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Party of Progress
Party of the People
Democratic Party
Republic
Cap. Lucas
Banner incident marks shift in populist ranks toward progress
The Aberdeen News editorial argues that farmers in Brown county awaken to socialist aims of old-time populist leaders. It claims farmers reject land confiscation and sharing earnings with those who work only with their mouths, predicting three-fourths will abandon demagogues and embrace Republican progress and individual opportunity.
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The
Aberdeen News
Brown County
Huronite Favors Supt Candidate While Barker Woman Praised
The Huronite praises Mrs. Hassel of Redfield as a capable educator and likens her to a model state superintendent. The piece notes no current danger to suffrage and predicts public opinion may shift in a quarter century as old editors age.
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Hassel
Redfield
Miller Press
The
Houronire
Horonite
Huron man holds 300 acres of grain near Huron
A visitor from Huron South Dakota reports ownership of over 300 acres of small grain near Huron. He plans to hire out the land, while he remains in the city and does not intend to cut any of it.
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Huron
S. D
Senator Pettigrew Opposes Wilson Bill Tariff Impact
Senator Pettigrew argues the Wilson bill will tax South Dakota $350000 yearly and discourage a major industry. The piece notes the newspaper will not endorse the Wilson bill this year.
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Pettigrew
South Dakota
Senator Pettigrew Debates Free Lumber Impact
The Huronite argues free lumber may not lower prices for South Dakota consumers. Senator Pettigrew contends in the senate that free lumber will not cheapen the article in South Dakota or Nebraska even one farthing and proceeds to a logical demonstration of his view.
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South Dakota
Pettigrew
Senate
Nebraska
Watchman Name Change and Political Shifts Reported
The Sully County Watchman adopts the Onida Watch man title and maintains sound republican doctrine. Bro Gropengieser acquires the Journal, expanding populist reach. Succession follows. Bro Evarts heads to Fort Pierre to begin a new venture, with best wishes and a sharp rebuke to opposing factions.
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Sully County
Onida
Bro. Gropengieser
Bro. Evarts
Fort Pierre
Favorite Son Idea Dominates Republican Conventions
The piece notes widespread endorsement of favorite son at county conventions and criticizes slate talk as self serving and aimed at sowing discord among allies.
Why not adopt the bridge to prosperity now
The speaker urges placing the enacting clause of the Wilson bill atop the McKinley law and accepting amendments from Pettigrew Washburn Teller. He argues a Republican Congress would have done so long ago and says the nation should use the proven bridge over the river to regain prosperity regardless of party.
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McKinsey
Pettigrew
Washburn, Teller
Hand County Republicans Back Protection and Silver Policy
Hand county Republicans endorse protection and reciprocity, denounce the Wilson bill as discriminatory, demand free coinage of silver and silver as legal tender, condemn pension policy, favor arbitration between capital and labor, oppose Senator Kyle on sugar trust, praise current delegation and state admin, and nominate J. W. Shultz for senator Thomas Cawood and Sherman Thomas for representatives. The ticket is touted as a sure winner.
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Hand County
Kyle
Sugar Trust
Death of Hop Nelson Cobb, Kansas legal figure
Hop Nelson Cobb, once chief justice of Kansas during Quantrell’s raid and a Lawrence resident before the war, died in Kansas City. He later practiced law on the Missouri side and was known as an able and honest man. He was uncle to Mre J W Shanner of this city.
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Nelson Cobb
Kansas City
Mre
J. W. Shanner
Kansas
Lawrence
Quantrell
Missouri
Right conduct in seeking office and party unity urged
The article argues that capable men may seek congress or a state convention but should weigh the broader impact of their candidacy on the party and general canvass. It cites R J Gamble withdrawing after deliberation as a model of self restraint and urges adherence to party norms to ensure overwhelming Republican success this year.
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Houxkonire
Congress
R. J. Gamble
Nomination Conceded in Fraternal Wisdom Debate
The Inter Empire discusses state auditor Hippie and whether granting another term is appropriate. They praise his discharge of duties as calculated to win approval and admiration.
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Inter Empire
Hippie
A Grave Matter
A Mitchell Republican warns that revealing old political schemes in Sioux territory could uncover many buried pasts and trigger political fallout this fall. The piece critiques digging into bygone betrayals and factional plots.
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Mitchell Republican
Grattan Appointed to Agricultural College Trustees
O. T. Grattan of Elkton was appointed by the board of regents as trustee of the Agricultural college replacing C. H. Collins whose term expired. The appointment is described as first class and satisfactory to all.
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Brookings Press
O. T. Grattan
Elkton
Board of Regents
The
Agricultural College
C. H. Collins
Irrigation Chair Proposed at Brookings College
A proposal to create a chair of irrigation at Brookings College is regarded as a good idea. The public remains unsure about large scale artesian well irrigation, but once demonstration shows favorable results relative to cost, capital is expected to back the venture.
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Kimball
Brookings College
Tom Reed Speech Promises National Prosperity and Glory
In Spearfish, Thomas B. Reed urged Congress to lead the country back to prosperity and fame. He said to reclaim ancient glory and honor undimmed by adversity as the day dawns.
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Spearfish Daily Register
Thomas B. Reed
Congress
Blessing Rain Improves South Dakota Crops
Aberdeen News notes last night and today’s rain benefits late crops and especially corn and potatoes. South Dakota corn crop prospects are boosted as rain is described as the best ever raised for this time.
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Aberdeen News
South Dakota
Budget Cuts Back Salaries Spark Board of Regents Debate
The Watertown Journal praises a regents board decision to reduce salaries, arguing economy must be put into effect. It contends teachers and even professors deserve modest pay as hundreds of competent instructors can be hired for less.
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Watertown Journal
Board of Regents
Republicans Endorse Lucas for Congress in Fall River
In Fall River County Republican convention endorsement favors Capt Lucas for renomination to Congress. Hughes County follows suit. State Republican papers mostly favor no change, arguing incumbents know the ropes and should stay in office.
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Chamberlainn Register
Pickler
Lucas
Fall River County
Capt. Lucas
Hughes County
Presparous College Sees Surge of Enrollments at Brookings
The state agricultural college enjoys a flourishing condition with over 150 students enrolled. Many graduates from last year returned and are among the most enthusiastic in the institute. If prosperity returns, attendance could rival older schools.
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Brookings Register
State Agricultural College
Gleason Wins Unanimous Endorsement in Kingsbury GOP Caucus
R S Gleason received a unanimous Kingsbury county Republican convention endorsement for superintendent of public instruction. The delegation, praising six years of effective school service, will back him to secure the party nomination and travel to Yankton with a statewide impact.
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Gleason
de Smet
R. S. Gleason
Kingsbury County
Kingsbury
Yankton
Black Hills Delegation Backs Lucas For Renomination
A Black Hills View praises Congressman Lucas for tireless service to South Dakota and the Black Hills. It lauds his opposition to the free trust bill and highlights his support for soldiers medical care at Hot Springs, Deadwood public buildings, and Indian schools. It calls for the Black Hills delegation to unite in voting 92 votes for his renomination.
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Rapid City
Lucas
Black Hills
Congress
South Dakota
Kyle
Senate
Hot Springs
Deadwood
Chamberlain
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