South Dakota Republican State Convention Notice
The Republicans of South Dakota will meet in Yankton in the convention hall on Wednesday August 22 1894 at 430 PM to nominate candidates for two U S Representatives 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 regions west of the Missouri River and east of the Missouri River south of the second standard parallel and north of it. The committee advises alternates replace proxies and full county vote casting power for delegates. Certain counties receive one delegate on credential presentation. Representation bases one delegate per fifty votes or major fraction for Charles H Sheldon governor 1892. Counties entitled to delegates follow.
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South Dakota
Yankton
Angers
Congress
Lyman
Sterling
Noland
Jackson
Ziebach
Pratt
Presho
Gregory
Harding
Charles H. Sheldon
Statewide slate of county figures and officials
State Senator E H Aplin for Lee Charles A Campbell Robert Allison for Register of Deeds 2 Po Vance for County Board Ward Sterling for County Recorder William Rogers for Sheriff George W Longstaff for Coroner H Boos for Probate Judge E Grant for Vice Treasurer John Milne for State's Attorney John WwoopD for Clerk of Courts Joseph H Alexander for Justices of the Peace E G Patterson George M Cook William Simpson William Ruggles for Constables J B Coumer William Walt E McIlvaine F L Rhodes
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E. H. Aplin
Lee Charles A. Campbell
Robert Allison
Register of Deeds
Po Vance
Boward Sterling
Reetor
William Rogers
George W. Longstaff
H. Boos
E. Grant
John Milne
John Wwoopd
Joseph H. Alexander
E. G. Patterson
George M. Cook
William Simpson
William Ruggles
J. B. Coomer
William Walt
E. McIlvaine
F. L. Rhodes
Delegates Named To State Convention
P A Elies A Gilles Karl Gerner S C Weatherwax D H Wood Lewis Kimball named as delegates to the state convention in a local list. The roster includes six individuals from varied local groups and reflects the community's participation in the upcoming gathering.
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P. A. Elies
A. Gilles Karl Gerner
S. C. Weatherwax
D. H. Wood Lewis Kimball
Victory Plans Proclaimed for County Officials
A call echoes to organize for a decisive county victory with a bold two year plan. Leaders praise the current slate as honest and capable while urging every nominee be elected to ensure strong county governance. The text hints at political persistence and the need for an overwhelming majority.
Raise crops to fatten and feed crops to riches
A proverb-like note contrasts growing food crops to feed crops, linking the former to weight gain and the latter to wealth. It emphasizes practical farming paths for sustenance and profit.
Beadle County Ticket Forecast Sparks Election Debate
The remark asserts every man on the ticket should run about 700 votes ahead in Beadle county this year, reflecting strong support expectations and debate over campaign strategy. The comment signals attention to local electoral dynamics and voter alignment.
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Beadle County
Great Losses by Floods Hint at River Valley
Poetic lines lament broad floods though not referencing the Jim river valley. The speaker rejects hollow reserve and embraces the daily gift of life, claiming gratitude beyond deserved gold. Celia Thaxter’s sentiment contrasts with sensational fear of disasters.
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Jim River Valley
County harvest to proceed despite events this week
The speaker asserts that regardless of county happenings, the government will continue functioning and harvesting must proceed in the coming week. The remark underscores persistence amid upheaval.
Bank Shortfall Traced to Insurance and Land Firms
The Hampton Indiana bank was found $75,000 short. Investigators traced $40,000 of the missing funds to the Dakota Wire and Marine Insurance Company of Mitchell and the Town Lot and Land Company of Chamberlain, with the rest linked to other entities.
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Hampton, In
Dakota Wire and Marine Insurance Company
Mitchell
Town Lot and Land Company
Chamberlain
Deadwood Receives $50,000 for Public Building
Special to the Houronics from Washington reports Captain W. V. Lucas secured a favorable bill in Congress authorizing a $50,000 appropriation for a Deadwood public building. The measure is expected to pass the House without trouble.
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Washipton
W. V. Lucas
Deadwood
Republicans Likely Return Mr. Lucas to Congress
The Chamberlain Journal states there can be no question that the Republicans will reelect Mr. Lucas to Congress this year. The remark signals strong support for Lucas within the party and district.
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Chamberlain Journal
Lucas
Congress
Democrats Aim to Rally Republicans in Red Wedge Move
The piece argues Democrats should win over Republican votes this year to advance their goals. It urges the public to push party leaders to learn from the tactic and act accordingly.
Public offices call for qualified candidates
It notes that while inviting to fill public offices is fortunate, there can be an excess of applicants, suggesting a surplus of fit individuals for available roles.
Grand Republican Election Invites All to Participate
An invitation to a November election invites Democrats, Republicans, Pops, and Prohibs to join the event. Tickets are provided free for all attendees.
Governor Flower Recounts Mills and Cents Remark
Governor Flower notes a shift from ten mills per cent to a hundred mills producing no cent, implying memory of what he reads in the Huronire and reflecting on economic or currency history.
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Governor Flower
Lacey Speech Advocates State Currency Return
The Huronite credits congressman John F. Lacey of Iowa for his speech on returning to a state currency. Lacey discusses the topic with his usual clarity and mastery.
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John F. Lacey
Iowa
Lacey
Pattigrew Tariff Speech Pamphlet Now Available
The late tariff speech of Senator Pattigrew is issued in pamphlet form and can be obtained by asking any member of the South Dakota delegation in congress. It will be mailed back promptly, and is urged as essential reading for every Dakotan.
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Pattigrew
South Dakota
Congress
Senator Pettigrew Guests Speak on Sugar and Fruit
Dispatches show Senator Pettigrew stating he never bought a dollar's worth of sugar while guests at his home expressed no bias toward gooseberries or cranberries, highlighting neutral fruit talk over politics.
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Pettigrew
Weather Note Tacks On to Political Rant at Convention
A fragment notes discontent over a populist convention where Pettigrew is blamed, mentions Buck presiding, and asks about Buchanan's role before shifting to weather. The piece mixes political grievance with a transition to a weather topic.
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Black Hillers
Senator Pettigrew
Bro. Buchanan
Buck
Pettigrew
American Independence and a Self Reliant Policy
The speaker asserts America must maintain its own financial and political systems free from foreign control. It proclaims the nation as independent and powerful enough to shape its own gold or silver policy and demand global alignment, warning against entangling alliances and predicting future Republican platforms will reinforce this stance.
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America
McKinley
Republicans in Power Drive Beadle County Vote
A speaker argues that the nation lacks key legislation including silver wool sugar irrigation and land until Republicans regain power. He urges Beadle County residents to back the Republican ticket this year and participate actively in party councils.
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Beadle County
Diamond Duty Clash Roils Rothschilds and Senate Pact
The Rothschilds protest a 30 percent diamond tariff urged by Senator Teller, arguing it will depress $20 million in diamond bonds and flood diamond inventories. They say Carlisle promised a modification and warn of personal losses to seal cloaks and European bankers backing gold standards. Tom Reed is mocked for ignorance of their plight.
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Teller
Carlisle
Senate
Europe
Colorado
Tom Reed
South Dakota populist movement viewed as amusement
The piece mocks the Mitchell scene with Luucks Buchanan and Bro. Buck, noting health woes and a crowd of ten thousand. It questions the value of the populist effort and suggests it will not advance serious political principles, ending with a slang cheer to the movement.
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Loucks
Buchanan
Mitchell
Bro
Buck
South Dakota
Free traders in congress oppose new tariff law says Aberdeen News
The Aberdeen News reports free traders in Congress oppose the tariff and argue many proposed duties exceed those of the McKinley law. They criticize Democrats as antagonizers lacking construction ability and warn the party is not fit to govern when progress is sought.
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Congress
Aberdeen News
Democratic Party
Press and Dakotan on Lucas family and local candidates
The Press and Dakotan is not well informed about Congressman Lucas official family. Yankton residents appear among notable candidates for office. Shannon of the Huronite secures public printing and is described as a better Republican. The Forum notes Shannon has long been a better Republican, while Buchanan is blamed only for poor health.
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Dakotan
Lucas
Congress
Yankton
Shannon
Sioux Falls Forum
Bro. Buchanan
Populist coroner candidate speaks at Miner county rally
Bro. Person of the Howard Press opened his campaign at a spontaneous gathering greeting Editor Bronson on his Mitchell convention return bearing a nomination for lieutenant governor. He reacted to party shifts and editor influence, noting changes from farmers to editors guiding the ticket. Osbon then spoke on Republican doctrine, closing the meeting as editors urged the crowd to listen.
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Bro. Person
Howard Press
Miner County
Bronson
Mitchell
Bro. Bronson
Loucks
Buchanan
Bro
AO. M. Osbon
Meredith
Lassa Botham
Publican caucus ideals and Captain Lucas candidacy urged
A Sioux Falls editorial urges unity after caucuses and conventions, praising Captain W. V. Lucas as a steadfast Republican leader from Brule County and advocate for railroad expansion. It argues for magnanimity toward defeated candidates, notes Lucas’s service in the Black Hills area, and endorses re nominating him to strengthen the party nationwide.
Franks Crane Triumph in Codington County Primaries and Convention
The Fighting Cranes forces defeated Mellette in Water Town primaries and county convention, carrying all eighteen delegates to the state convention. The Codington Republicans resolved to honor Gov. A. Mellette for his early state service and urged his return to public life.
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Frank Crane
Mellette
Watertown
Frank
O. K
Codington County
Black Hills Chautauqua Opens in Hot Springs July 5
The Black Hills Chautauqua Assembly starts in Hot Springs on July 5 and runs through July 13. Hon W B Sterling is scheduled to give an address. Round trip rail fare is one fare.
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Black Hills Chautauqua Assembly
Hot Springs
W. B. Sterling
Populists Ready for Fusion As Democratic Support Looms
The South Dakota populists announce a named ticket and platform and welcome Democratic Party backing as the likely path to victory. The move signals a strategic alliance amid a reshaping state political scene.
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South Dakota
Democratic Party
Beadie County Voters Urged to Back Republican Ticket
In a call to action readers urge Beadie County to rally behind the Republican ticket this year. The message stresses unity within the county for a strong Republican presence in the presidential election year.
Wessington Bake Describes Rainy Farm Life and Underwater Baseball
Wessington Bake notes farmers cultivate corn in diving suits while wives bring provisions by rowboat. The text hints at plans for an underwater baseball game if rain continues, targeting July 4th.
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Wessington Bake
Frank Crane Seeks State Superintendent Nomination
Frank Crane of Codington won decisive support for his home endorsement for state superintendent of schools. He received unanimous approval to name eighteen delegates to the state convention and has assembled a capable body pledged to advance their goals.
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Frank Crane
Codington
Senatorals clash over insults in senate dispute
A writer recalls Senator Allen calling fellow Senator Chandler a baboon and notes Bill perceived as too big a man to name call. The piece reflects on Bill’s habit of wielding political and social revolvers in his mind and his tendency to label the President as Old Brush.
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Senator Allen
Chandler
Bill
United States Senate
Local Paper Defends Gleason in School Superintendent Race
The Parker New Era and Huronire dispute claims Gleason is out of the race due to a schoolbook house link. The papers state Gleason counts himself practically out, seeking a “better thing” in business, with potential to hold both roles by one person.
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Gleason
Parker New Era
Honontre
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Chamberlin
Southeath Dakota
One Central Committee
J. M. Gregsne
J. H. Scriven
Aurora
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Ccsee
Bon Homme
Jerau
Brookings
Kingsbury
Brule
Lawrence Ewe Wee
Buffalo
McPherson
Charles M See
Marshall
Celia Thaxter
Republican Party
Brule County
Missouri
Black Hills
West Missouri
East Missouri
Milton
Mr. Gamble
Cal
Caresses
Sioux Falls
Bobby Burns
Pope Bob
Pop Bob
Wiley Scotchman
Davison
Beadie County
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