State Platform Endorses McKinley Era Reforms in South Dakota
The South Dakota platform affirms Republican principles from 1896, praising McKinley policies, free homes legislation, and war service by soldiers. It calls for stronger anti trust action, constitutional amendments for federal power, a gold standard currency, and expanded railroad commission and rural mail delivery.
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South Dakota
Republican Party
William McKinley
Congress
James H. Kyle
United States
McKinley
Northwest
Messrs Gamble
Burke
Spain
Phillipine Islands
Sons of America
Democratic Party
Lincoln
Grant
Aguinaldo is Dead Again in San Francisco Memorial Day Arrival
General Otis arrived in San Francisco on Memorial Day amid rumors surrounding Aguinaldo’s death. The dispatch notesOtis’s arrival and ongoing coverage of revolutionary events in the Philippines.
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Aguinaldo
Gen. Otis
San Francisco
Beers Continue Business Ties in Pretoria
The Beers appear to maintain functional business operations in Pretoria amid regional activity. Local sources note ongoing deals and engagements, with executives signaling stable commerce and continued market presence in the capital.
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Pretoria
Gamble Suffers Nervous Trouble Attack
Congressman Gamble is reported to be suffering from a nervous trouble following recent events. The issue is described as an attack impacting his conduct and public duties.
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Gongressman Gamble
Democrats Are Silent On Breuth Up To Mark Hanna
A fragmented line notes political figures and rhetoric about charges or accusations directed at Mark Hanna, with reference to Democratic positions or reactions. The readable portion hints at intra party debate and accountability concerns without clear details.
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Mark Hanna
Census Enumerators Hit U.S. Streets as Count Begins
More than 50,000 census enumerators are deployed nationwide to conduct the 1950 census. The operation plans door to door interviews to collect population data and household information across major cities and rural areas.
Kinley and Dolliver Named as Methodist Supporters
Wek Kinley and Dolliver are praised as a dependable Methodist pair to attract voters and back in upcoming elections.
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Wek Kinley
Dolliver
Dom Paul Competes Yet Trails Aguinaldo In Sprint Class
The piece notes Dom Paul’s growing speed but states he cannot match Aguinaldo’s top sprint class. It contrasts their performances and hints at ongoing rivalry without detailing dates or places.
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Dom Paul
Aguinaldo
West Gains Vice Presidency If Section Delegates Unite
The article notes that the vice presidency could go westward if delegates from this section maintain solid unity in Philadelphia. It emphasizes the importance of organization and bloc voting among regional representatives.
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Philadelphia
Dolliver to Speak in Huron on July 24
Hon. J. P. Dolliver will address listeners in Huron on July 24. Citizens are urged to mark the date and attend the event.
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J. P. Dolliver
Huron
House passes 190 private pension bills on Memorial Day
The House of Representatives observed Memorial Day by approving 190 private pension bills in a display of patriotism. This legislative action highlights lawmakers advancing retirement benefits for individual claimants amid the holiday.
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House of Representatives
Croker backs Bryan as silver issue fades
Richard Croker Tammany boss declares the silver question a dead issue and endorses William Jennings Bryan predicting his victory in the upcoming election.
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Richard Croker
Tammany
Bryan
Political Gibe Sparks Eruption Over Prosperity Claims
A sharp editorial jab accuses the Democratic Party of hiding signs of broad prosperity, likening them to a boy with an itch hiding the evidence and arguing the party seeks to obscure economic gains.
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Democratic Party
Senator Davis Denies Interest in Bartlett Tripp VP Bid
A Washington dispatch emphatically denies that Senator Davis of Minneapolis is pursuing Bartlett Tripp as a vice presidential candidate. The report clarifies no such interest exists among the party leadership and Tripp remains a peripheral figure.
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Washington Dispatch
Davis
Minneapolis
Bartlett Tripp
Bryan backed by Tammany Tiger in party maneuver
The Tammany Tiger is for Bryan, while Croker is favored as secretary of the treasury. Croker’s finance education is noted as not neglected, signaling strong backing and upcoming shifts in leadership.
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Tammany Tiger
Bryan
Croker
Treasury
Finance
Dewey Says He Does Not Know What Fueled His Presidency
The quote notes Dewey denying knowledge of what sparked his aspiration to the presidency and hints at rumors about his private confidences with his wife.
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Dewey
Public health warns lumpy jaw across livestock and speakers
A government meat inspector falls ill from lumpy jaw and his case signals a broader outbreak. After Memorial Day the public accepts the disease is widespread, attacking both cattle and public figures orators.
Justice urged for Cuba mail fraud ring
The post office fraud tarnishes the nation not the administration. The stain should be wiped out by swiftly bringing to justice the men who betrayed the country by stealing from the mails.
Final Armistice Hopes Stir With Grant Spirit
The writer compares the South African war to an Armageddon nearing completion and hopes American resolve resembles Grant as terms of surrender are set, praying for noble compromises and orderly peace.
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Grant
Dolliver Vows to Honor State Choice on VP Candidacy
Congressman Dolliver is mentioned as a potential Republican vice presidential candidate. He says he would not oppose the bid but will defer to his state’s wishes and follow whatever it desires.
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Dolliver
Col John H Stevens Founder of Minneapolis Dies
Col John H Stevens early Minneapolis settler and city founder dies after fifty years of service to the community. His death brings universal grief to the northwest.
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John H. Stevens
Minneapolis
North West
Standard Oil Cuts Gasoline Price by Half Cent
The Standard Oil trust lowers gasoline by one half cent per gallon. The populist press is urged to credit John D Rockefeller for the small decrease and to explain what caused his soul to expand toward this modest policy.
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Standard Oil Trust
John D
Boers Fall as British Annexation Expands South Africa
The Boers are defeated after heroic resistance. the Orange Free State is annexed to British possessions. Lord Salisbury states in London that the Queen’s army will not withdraw until all opposition to Great Britain is silenced.
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Orange Free State
South Africa
Lord Salisbury
London
Great Britain
Republican ratification meeting at state convention
The convention ratified the wishes of South Dakota Republicans and nominated men the caucus and county conventions instructed delegates to vote for. The Sioux Falls Press called it a ratification meeting, noting its purpose and predicting a large November majority.
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South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Martin
Burke
Herreid
Senator Kyle Seeks Role in Vice Presidential Boom
A public figure expresses keen interest in the growing vice presidential prospects. The statement signals potential alignment with emerging political opportunities and national attention on ticket selections.
Kyle Defends Bartlett Tripp as Loyal Republican
Washington dispatch notes Kyle calls Tripp a good republican who will stay loyal. Tripp was once Kyle’s main opponent and caucus Democrat nominee. Tripp later supported Kyle and aided his election. Kyle now asserts Tripp could be a strong vice president of the Republican Party.
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Bartlett Tripp
Washington Dispatch
Kyle
Tripp
Republican Party
Grand Laage Knights of
K. P
Damon and Pythias
Order of the Knights of Pythias
Damon
Pythias
Old Line Republican Attacks Herried Governor Bid
A critic attacking Republican nominee Herried in the Press and Dakotan is labeled cowardly and cowardice, while the piece notes Herried once pursued Caldwell over a free coinage resolution. The writer is described as an amusing joker rather than a strong opponent.
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Herried
Caldwell
Herreid
Trust amendment defeated as two day debate ends
The House rejected a constitutional amendment to control trusts. The vote was 154 to 131 with 38 votes short of a two thirds margin. The piece notes Democratic and Populist opposition and argues for Republican trust remedies and party loyalty. It ends with a Knights of Pythias greeting.
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Congress
Decline in Interest Rates Boosts Farm Prosperity Across Plains
The piece cites the historical drop from 25–40 percent to 5 percent on farm loans, noting how cheaper credit revived farms in Iowa and South Dakota. It contrasts early scarcity and boom-era abuses with current hopes for 6 percent securi ties, hinging on confidence and credit reform.
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West
Rockford Iowa
Iowa
South Dakota
Beebe place estray cow in Iowa township found
Estray report from Beebe place in Iowa township identifies a two year old dehorned cow named Joan Keifer, small for age. Information leading to recovery should be sent to O. W. Walters in Huron.
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Estrayep
Obstructionists Delay Saloons Reopen in Des Moines
The Des Moines Leader notes sixty saloons were closed last winter after a Supreme Court ruling invalidated petitions of consent. Despite public support and petitioning, a few obstructionists using technicalities prevented reopening. Estimates indicate about 250 liquor outlets operate covertly in Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court
How to Keep Cut Flowers
Instructions for preparing fresh cut flowers for long water exposure. Methods include recutting stems at a fresh angle, splitting stems to expose water uptake, and plunging into water up to the bloom. Warm water is beneficial and overnight soaking is advised for many shipments especially from distant sources. Milky juice flowers require extra care to avoid sealing.
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France
A Mother's Gratitude to Pinkham Vegetable Compound
A reader from Devine Texas thanks Mrs. Pinkham and her Vegetable Compound for relief from nine years of prolapsus and related symptoms after pregnancy. She reports an easier labor and a healthy baby girl, expressing deep gratitude and renewed strength.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mas
Linger
Devine
Tex
Wonderfully Strengthened by Lydia E. Pinkham Remedies
Mrs. Emme Schneider of Detroit Michigan reports dramatic improvement after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Blood Purifier and Liver Pills. She states prior to use she frequently felt faint and nearly died, but now those feelings are gone and she feels wonderfully strengthened.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs
Emme Schneider
Helen Ave
Detroit
Mich
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