State Republican Convention Call for Electors of South Dakota
The Republican State Committee chaired by Charles N. Herreid issues a call for a state convention to select delegates to the Republican convention. Each county to send two delegates and one delegate for every seventy four votes cast for the Republican governor candidate in 1898. The counties listed include Lawrence, Lincoln, Lyman, Marshall, Minnehaha, Pennington, Spink, Stanley, Yankton, Walworth, Butte, Hutchinson, and more, with unorganized counties included. The meeting aims to unite under a plan of representation and may address other business.
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South B Dakota
Essa of
Aiantes
Kirk Gublican
Vernor
Lincoln
Loman
Marshal
McPherson
Nee Db
Ibs
CIA
Charles N. Herreid
Republican State Committee
Frank Crane
Corn belt expands into Beadle county this year
The corn belt grows as Beadle county joins expansion plans this year, extending regional agricultural influence. The move signals broader crop production potential for the area and neighboring counties.
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Beadle County
Lukes Named Insurance Examiner Under King
C N Lukes, formerly a Republican, is appointed as insurance examiner under King.
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C. N. Lukes
King
Nicaraagua Moves to Abandon Paper Money for Silver Standard
Report indicates Nicaragua near repudiating paper currency and adopting silver as the monetary standard. Officials and merchants react to the potential shift, outlining implications for prices and trade.
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Nicaraagua
Senator Gorman Declares Democratic Presidential Bid
Senator Gorman announces his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination. He frames his run as a pledge to reform and unite the party, underscoring his long Senate record and policy priorities.
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Gorman
Tilden Home Near Hudson Sold for 171000
The Grey Stone estate once owned by Samuel Tilden on the Hudson has been sold by order of court for 171000 dollars. The transaction transfers ownership to the purchaser under court approval and closes a long-standing estate matter.
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Samuel Tilden
Greysstone
Hudson
Governor Lee Plays Ball Removing Friends to Help
Governor Lee is described as a ball player who, to aid a friend, eliminates another friend to create space for the favored person. The note portrays a repeated pattern of self-serving action framed as assistance within social circles.
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Lee
British American mining firm buys 700 acres in Black Hills
The British American gold and copper mining company of Detroit Michigan has purchased 700 acres of copper grounds in the Black Hills.
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British American Gold and Copper Mining Company of
Detroit
Michigan
Black Hillis
Fitziimons Loss Highlights Dogs Have Their Day
Fitziimons' defeat underscores the notion that every dog has his day. His honors were won easily against Corbett and were lost more easily to Jeffris, illustrating the swift rise and fall in boxing praise.
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Fitziimons
Corbett
Jeffris
Sioux City Motto Sparks South Dakota Jibe
The Journal once again needles South Dakota, noting Sioux City’s pride would wane if not for its proximity to the neighboring state. The quip highlights regional rivalry and local color amid shared Midwest ties.
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Sioux City
South Dakota
Aberdeen factory linked to Milwaukee railroad by side tracks
Aberdeen's desipora factory has been connected with the Milwaukee railroad by ample side track facilities. Aberdeen seems to be getting to the front these days.
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Aberdeen
Desipora
Milwaukee Railroad
Aguinaldo Risks US Ally Backlash Over Governing Without Consent
Dictator Aguinaldo could lose friends among American allies by attempting to govern without the consent of the governed, drawing sharp criticism from observers who warn of strained relations and momentum against his authority.
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Aguinaldo
United States
New Richmond Cyclone Destroys Village in Wisconsin
A cyclone struck New Richmond Wisconsin on Monday night destroying the village. A large number were killed and wounded and a vast amount of property destroyed.
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New Richmond
Wis
South Dakota College Graduates Twenty-One Students
The South Dakota agricultural college graduated twenty-one young men and women this year. It is a pleasure to note the success of this college after its many years of strife.
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South Dakota Agricultural College
Opposition Quote From Hon John Schamber on Philippine Policy
Hon John Schamber is quoted by Tagalog press opposing the president's Philippine policy. The note says this should not alarm any zone as John will see clearer a year from now.
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John Schamber
John
Trusts and cash system clash in old proverbs
A terse reflection on trusts versus trustworthiness, noting that trusting the trusts could lead to busting, yet they cling to the cash system despite inherent flaws. The piece uses proverbial language to critique financial institutions and the value of reliance on money.
Colonel Henderson Chosen Republican Speaker Candidate
Colonel Henderson, praised as a brave soldier and faithful public servant, is selected as the Republican party's candidate for speaker. The note warns he will face malice from opponents like the Pettigrews and Bryans due to his distinction and long service.
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Henderson
Republican Party
Pettigrews
Bryans
Sioux Falls Press Claims Patriotic Status
The Sioux Falls Press presents itself as the only patriotic newspaper in the United States, asserting this status through its framing and lines rather than explicit statements. The piece frames the claim as an ironic or rhetorical stance.
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Sioux Falls
United States
Stanford gifts boost university funds amid wealth notes
Mrs. Leland Stanford has given 38000000 dollars to the Stanford university of California. One or two such gifts by Andrew Carnegie would do much to relieve him from the danger of being rich.
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Leland Stanford
Stanford University of California
Andrew Carnegie
Cying Rich
Kimball Graphic Proprietor Buys City Bonds
C R Tinan, owner of Kimball Graphic, has purchased $7 700 in Kimball city bonds at five percent interest. The item notes his unique status in town’s financial dealings and references Uncle Tom Bishop in a local news push from South Dakota.
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C. R. Tinan
Kimball Graphic
Kimball City
Tinan
Tom Bishop
South Dakota
The Yankton Press and Dakotan Turns Thirty Eight
The Yankton Press and Dakotan marks its thirty eighth year of publication since 1861. The Huronite expresses a wish for continued usefulness and greater prosperity for the paper in the future.
Campbell vows suit over damages after appointment decision
The populist press tell Campbell he was not removed but a governor may appoint another successor. Campbell calls it a difference without a distinction and plans to sue for 10,000 dollars believed to be damages caused by Andy Lee.
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Campbell
Andy Lee
South Dakota’s prairie land promise and growth
The Houronite endorses Greeley’s advice to youth, noting many young men who migrate to South Dakota this year may share in the state’s prosperity. Thousands of acres await cultivation and many pleasant homes can still be built on the virgin prairie, signaling abundant opportunity.
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Houronite
Greeley
South Dakota
Prairie
Webster City editorial favors dropping we for I pronoun
The Ames Times notes the Webster City Freeman supports using the personal pronoun I instead of we in editorials. The piece cites humor about Lon and Roscoe Conkling on who may rightfully use we. It jokes that dropping we could leave the lone editor isolated like a man with a tapeworm.
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Ames
Iowa
Webster City
Lon
Roscoe Conkling
Politicians Debate Kyle's Party Status
The press across the state ponders Kyle's political identity eight years after entering politics. Some label him Republican, others Populist or Democrat, signaling a rare mix of opinions about a figure nicknamed the "Bovalapus" by Buchanan Bros.
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Kyle
Buchanan Bros
Bovalapus
Sioux Falls Press urged to rejoin Republican fold
The Sioux Falls Press argues against expelling papers like the Aberdeen News Elk Point Courier and Vermillion Republican from the party. It claims the Press errs and should confess to be welcomed back into the Republican party it naturally belongs to.
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Sioux Falls
Aberdeen News
Elk Point Courier
Vermillion Republican
Houroyke
Republican
Sioux City Journal Praised for Superior News Quality
The Sioux City Journal is lauded as a near perfect newspaper with its new Hoe perfecting press and ongoing improvements promised by management. The paper is described as a credit to Sioux City Iowa and the northwest, unmatched between Chicago and San Francisco.
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Sioux City Journal
Journal
Sioux City
Egotism in the Can ton News editor sparks reaction
The Can ton News editor is described as an aging figure nearing the grave, with his tirade against Fuller and Haney provoking strong reaction. The piece labels his writings as egotistical and questions their impact, noting the editor’s influence over local corporate critics.
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Canton News
Corporation
Nash
Fuller
Haney
Cedar Rapids Mourns Noted Teacher Sallie Thompson
Cedar Rapids grieves over the death of Miss Sallie E. Thompson a longtime Cedar Rapids educator. Wm A Thompson and his daughter arrive from Huron with her remains for a Thursday funeral at 4 30 PM at the Presbyterian church. Interment at Oak Hill. She taught at Jefferson and high schools since 1866 and served thirty two years in Cedar Rapids schools.
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Cedar Rapids
Sallie E. Thompson
Huron
South Dakota
Wm. A. Thompson
Lucille
Presbyterian Church
McCaslin
Oak Hill Cemetery
Miss .Thompson
Board of Education
Miss Thompson
Merrill
Jefferson
Madison
Kyle delegate question prompts rebuke in Alexandria Herald
The Alexandria Herald argues against sending Kyle as a delegate to the next national convention. It questions motives of his supporters and asserts the Republican party will not back his candidacy, stressing modesty and a long probation rather than haste.
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Kyle
Alexandria Herald
Senate
Republican Party
Civil service reform debate over president’s layoffs
The editorial argues the recent removal of thousands from the civil service list is politically charged. It contrasts McKinley and Cleveland, praising civil service in principle but demanding honest examinations and merit-based appointments, and condemning perceived political trickery in Cleveland’s earlier order.
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Civil Service
Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Henry Waterson
Grover
McKinley
Grover Up to Snuff in Louisville Courier Journal
Henry Watterson argues parties shape issues not leaders. He mocks Republicans as smart and sly in seizing issues and offices, contrasts Democrats as naive, notes Grover Cleveland’s tactics, and critiques William Jennings Bryan’s current grasp of political tricks. The piece reflects partisan rhetoric and historical party tactics.
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Grover
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Republican Party
Grover Cleveland
William Jennings Bryan
The Modern Beauty Chooses Syrup of Figs
A description of a healthy lifestyle praising good food sun exposure and outdoor exercise. It notes the use of a gentle cleansing laxative remedy, Syrup of Figs, made by the California Fig Syrup Company, as needed.
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California Fig Syrup Company
De Witts Little Early Risers Urge Bowel Regulation
An advertisement claims the medicine cleanses the bowels and prevents poison by allowing accumulations to remain. It asserts that De Witt's Little Early Risers regulate bowels and urges readers to try them, naming Dunning & Long staff and Holland Wheeler as contacts.
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de Witt
Dunning & Longstaff
Holland Wheeler
G. A. R. Officers Elected at Hot Springs Encampment
New department officers for the G. A. R. were chosen at Hot Springs with Commander W. L. Palmer of Carthage and Senior Vice Commander A. B. Conner of Hot Springs. Junior Vice Commander W. A. North of Watertown, Chaplain Rev. Mr. Havens of Mitchell, Medical Director E. W. Foster. National Encampment delegates J. B. Wolgemuth of Mitchell, Henry Willenback of Sturgis, James Sebree of Pierre. Mitchell to host next encampment.
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Department
Hot Springs
W. L. Palmer
Carthage
A. B. Conner
W. A. North
Watertown
Mr. Havens
Mitchell
E. W. Foster
J. B. Wolgemuth
Henry Willenback
Sturgis
James Sebree
Pierre
Marerter and Della Claim Banner Salve Healed Sore
Jas A Amarteror and Della O recount a stubborn facial sore that resisted prior treatment. After one Banner Salve application the wound began healing and after three applications it fully healed with no scar left.
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Jas. A. Amarertor, Della, O
Mrs Dr Milburn Dies of Heart Failure in Wessington
Special to the Huronite from Wessington June 9 Mrs Dr Milburn of this place died today at noon from heart failure. She was the daughter of Hon Alexander Ross of Hand county and, married only three months ago to Dr Milburn, her death comes as a shocking and sudden loss to the community.
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Wessington
Dr. Milburn
Alex. Ross
Hand County
Milburn
Money to Loan and Rent Notice from Huron
The undersigned offers loans on improved farm property for a term of years with details to call or address Jno H Miner of Huron South Dakota. Also a five room residence for rent on East Third Street. Cattle pasturing available starting April 22 and two draft stallions plus one standard bred stallion at the stables with terms to insure cost of ten dollars. Joan E Ward, Huron South Dakota.
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Bes
Joan E. Ward
Huron
James Stewart Stables Invite to See Petoskey Prince
Horsemen and breeders are urged to visit James Stewart's stables on First Street opposite the freight office to view Petoskey Prince, described as the best bred stallion in the country. James Stewart invites interested parties to inspect the fine bloodlines and potential for raising high quality colts.
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James Stewart
First Street
Jas. Stewart
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