Convict Labor Bill Slaughtered in Senate
The Huronite reports that the convict labor printing bill was killed in the senate. The North Dakota legislature defeated a resubmissive bill. A Kansas legislator introduced a bill to enforce the ten commandments. Japan adopted the gold standard at 323 to 1 with effect in October. Professors Corbett and Fitzeimmons scheduled to meet on March 17.
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Senate
Bil
North Dakota
Kansas
Japan
Senate kills bill ousting boards of charities and corrections
The bill aimed at removing the board of charities and corrections was killed in the final hours of the Senate session. No further action is expected this term.
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Board of Charities and Corrections
Senate
Election of Kyle Shakes Up Populist Party
The rise of Kyle has disrupted the populist party and created uncertainty about effects on the Republican Party. The gold reserve neared 150 million dollars on March 4 with a precise total of 149,024,510. A major storm in 97 will be remembered for years and harvests will recall its impact.
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Kyle
Protest Against North Dakota Divorce Reform Sparks New York Critique
The strongest opposition to proposed reforms in North Dakota’s divorce system comes from the society people of New York, who challenge changes and advocate for traditional legal procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Socie Y People of
New York
Ground bog predicts spring only if five days pass
A tongue in cheek note claims the ground bog must yield spring within five days to avoid being called a bigger liar than the average legislator. The line frames the speaker as skeptical of spring forecasts and political rhetoric.
Bible or wich McKinley oath binder for the occasion
A specially made oath of office Bible for the ceremony features a large gold plate centered on its cover.
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McKinley
City Reforms Questioned as Potential Patronage Fears Rise
Comment warns that those seeking city administration changes to favor friends cannot be trusted as safe counsel. The piece signals concern over patronage alongside calls for prudent leadership and integrity in local governance.
Nevada Move Aims to License Bali Fight Legislation
Four men died in a Bali style fight in Mexico recently. The Nevada legislature is poised to pass a law licensing Bali style fights in the state.
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Mexico
Nevada
Greece and Cuba Liberty Blocked by Great Powers
A tersely phrased remark condemns the great powers for preventing Greece from granting liberty to Cuba, calling it one of the era’s most shameful chapters and highlighting a clash over international actions.
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Greece
Cuba
North Dakota Passes Railroad Regulation Measure
The North Dakota legislature approved a railroad bill that grants the state nearly the same regulatory authority as existing law. The measure aims to strengthen oversight of railroad operations within the state.
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North Dakota
Populist Legislature Closes in Pierre and Cleveland Administration Ends
The text notes the populist legislature has gone out of business at Pierre while the Cleveland administration ends in Washington. It implies a shift in political power and a government changeover.
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Pierre
Cleveland
Washington
South Dakota Floods Prompt Valley Prep For Spring Thaws
The rivers in South Dakota have caused limited property damage but residents in the valleys are advised to prepare ahead for the upcoming spring thaws to mitigate potential flooding.
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South Dakota
Sugar Import Policy Draws Fire Over Cleveland Administration
A critique cites the Cleveland administration for poor governance highlighting U S reliance on importing sugar from Germany rather than domestic sugar production. The remark points to government policy as a key fault in economic management.
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Cleveland
United States
Germany
Legislators Face Self-Pay After Capitol Stay Ends
Lawmakers who backed keeping the capital at Pierre must fund their remaining days as the state stopped paying their expenses Friday.
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Ot Pierre
Veterans of 1812 Pension Boost Reaches Senior Nine-Twenty
Only twelve pensioners from the War of 1812 remain, all over 90, two at 104. They have drawn $12 monthly for years, but due to age will now receive $30 a month.
Moisture likely to favor crops in Jim Valley this season
Farmers in the Jim valley expect good crops if snow cover is ample and spring rains stay light. With little ground frost and melting snow soaking in, moisture should remain in fine condition for the fields.
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Jim Valley
Relic banters and slive banters tread on presi dent elect
Fragmentary text describes tensions around a president elect and unrest affecting a lawn and a homestead in Poland Ohio. It mentions Mejor MW Kinley and an old church where parents and a pastor once listened to words of wisdom.
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Canton
Poland
Ohio
Mejor MW Kinley
Fragmented excerpt hints at vandalism and relics discussion
The text describes acts of vandalism affecting trees and relics, with mention of Mr. McKinley weighing the importance of certain items. It reflects disputed views between two factions over the significance of the Laoters relics amid ongoing activity.
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Yrener
McKinley
Governor Announces Wide Range of Confirmed Appointments
The governor named and the senate confirmed regents and officials including Herried of Bareks Spefford of Flan trean Havre of Aberdeen Blair of Sioux Fair Hough of Sturgis Dowdell of Artesian DeWoody of Aberdeen Maris FPaylor of Hna Ob Kipp of Monod City Campbell of Yankton Cochrane of Bookiness James Torry Elliott as Veterinarian holds over. Kingsbury Yankton appoints to board of charities and corrections and Van Osdel Yankton named to Soldiers Home.
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Herried
Bareks
Spefford
Flantrean
Havre
Aberdeen
Blair
Sioux Fair
Sod Hough
Sturgis
Dowdell
Artesian
DeWoody
Maris Fpaylor
Hna- Ob
Kipp
Monod City
Campbell
Yankton
Cochrane
Bookiness
Four Years of Change in U S Leadership
The piece notes Benjamin Harrison leaving office on March 4 and Grover Cleveland taking charge, marking a shift to the Democratic Party. It describes prosperity under Harrison, followed by crisis and stagnation under Cleveland, then anticipation of a Republican revival under William McKinley and a new era of prosperity.
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Benjamin Harrison
Washington
Grover Cleveland
Democratic Party
Harrison
Cleveland
Yain
Wm. McKinley
Republican Party
People
d+ moecrsey
Kittredge Cited for Independent Stance in Pierre
Hon A B Kittredge of the national committee showed restraint toward party politics in Pierre this winter. He kept hands off the legislature and urged Republicans to vote their convictions on the hospital removal issue. His stance drew praise from Huron friends, while others who followed party line may rethink later.
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A. B
Tirange
Pierre
Legistion
Kylie
Wetl
Washington
Kiredge
Republians
Kittredge
Hur NITE stance split within Huronite and Argos Leader
The Argos Leader criticizes the Huronite for Pressuring capitol submission and questions loyalty to true republicanism. The Huronite vows to defend its principles, arguing party measures allow latitude and that leadership will set policy without individual interference.
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Argos
Republcan
Ite
Haron
Epoi
South Dakota Legislature Ends Session in Disappointment
The fifth South Dakota legislative assembly closes with a mixed record. Populists face critique for unfulfilled pledges while Republicans claim some gains. key laws include the Palmer railroad bill Bouck license bill and Palmer regent bill creating an Insurance Commissioner and reshaping state board patronage. The session dwells on party dynamics, arbitration, civil service reform, and a cautious view of future policy.
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Fifth Legislative Assembly
South Dakota
Kyle
Palmer Railroad
Palmer Regent
Insurance
Board of Charilies and Corrections
Pierre
Washington
President McKinley Inaugural Highlights Brevity and Reform
The inaugural message lauds brevity and outlines reforms including a tariff revision, a commission to depoliticize finance, and early attention to bimetalism. It urges economy, debt service, and preserving gold–silver parity while expanding foreign trade through reciprocity and tariff taxation.
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McKinley
Jershall
United States
Prize Competition Proposes $1000 For 150 Questions
The Century Co announces a prize contest offering 1000 dollars for 150 questions. The challenge tests broad knowledge and could spur future similar events. The piece notes public interest in books and plays from the last five years and the failed memory of trendy terms.
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Century Co
Ambrose
Nordan
List of Jurors for Term of Circuit Court
A juror list for the term starting Tuesday March 2 includes Andrew Gimwine L Hixon Wm Oceander William Frazer BF Landinghas Ge R Smail G O Schickle YM Wilson Martin Madd S D Dinneen Foster Black E N Myers Wm J Martin Mike Eckhart JM Shelton E W Barrett M F Weller J J Salisbury Chas L m Wm Knuebl Wm H Miller Henry D Long Gav A H bron F H Kent S'mon Broodmire Geo Risdon E H Bogandas TH Wilson Fred Kortz H D Eng.
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Circuit Court
Andrew Gimwine
L. Hixon
Wm. Oceander
William Frazer
BF Landinghas
Ge R Smail
G O Schickle
YM Wilson
Martin Madd
S D Dinneen
Foster Black
E N Myers
Wm J Martin
Mike Eckhart
JM Shelton
E W Barrett
M F. Weller
J.J. Salisbury
Chas
Wm Knuebl
Wm H Miller
Henry D-Long
Gav A
H+-bron
F H Kent
S'mon Broodmire
Geo Risdon
E H Bogandas
TH Wilson
Fred Kortz
H D. Eng
State Dairy Convention Lecture by Prof Haecker
Prof L T Haecker of the Minnesota State Experiment Station will lecture at the State Dairy Convention in De Smet from March 9 to 11 1897. The Chicago and North Western Railway will offer tickets on certificate plans at reduced rates and agents can provide further information.
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L. T. Haecker
de Smet
T. L. Haecker
Minnesota State Experiment Station
North- Western Line
Chicago & North- Western Railway
Hot Springs health benefits promoted with travel info
The Hot Springs in the Black Hills of South Dakota are praised for treating rheumatic and neuralgic ailments. The notice advertises first class hotel accommodations and baths, plus tourist tickets at reduced rates on the first and third Tuesdays each month, with fall information from C and N W railway ticket agents.
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Black Hills
South Dakota
C. & N -W., Railway
For Rent Farm North of Huron Seventy Acres Plow土地
For Rent two miles north of Huron offering two hundred fifty acres under the plow with wood buildings and good water. A live tenant can secure a favorable lease for a term of years. Apply to Edward Sterling county treasurer.
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Huron
Edward Sterling
Laws Fail to Become Civil Appropriation Bills
Washington March 6 The four appropriation bills including Indian agricultural and sundry civil failed to become laws as President Cleveland did not sign them by noon when his term expired. The general deficiency appropriation bill also failed in conference.
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Washington
Cleveland
Senate Opens Fifty-Fifth Congress in Extra Session
Washington March 6. The Fifty-fifth congress Senate met in extra session with Vice President Hobart presiding. The day mixed retirement and inauguration events as Vice President Stevenson gave his valedictory and Hobart delivered the opening address. Senate adjourned the Fifty-Fourth Congress at noon and the new Senate began work on remaining appropriation bills.
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Stevenson
U Hobart
Washington
Senate
Fifty-fifth Congress
Hobart
Fifty-fourth Congress
House closes with pocket vetoes and Reed praised
Washington March 6 The final hours of the House were quiet as civil Indian and agricultural bills reached the president only to be pocket vetoed. The deficiency bill failed over Bowman claims as the House refused a half million. The lone notable moment was Speaker Reed receiving an enthusiastic reception and a unanimous vote of thanks.
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Washington
House
Bowman
Senate
Reed
Bradley Defends Timing of Kentucky Session Call
Governor Bradley, in a dispatch to Mark Hanna from Frankfort, states that he will call a session only after March 4 and that the action will reflect the public service. He notes prior statements in The Commercial Tribune and responds to Hanna’s urging regarding the senator ship issue.
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Frankfort
Bradley
Mark Hanna
Washington
Commercial Tribune
Hanna
West Virginia Governor G W Atkinson Takes Oath
Atkinson, a Republican, was sworn in at high noon on the capitol steps with Judge McWhorter administering the oath. The inaugural address signaled a progressive policy shift as Republicans take control for the first time in 25 years.
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Charleston
W. Va
G. W. Atkinson
Capitol
West Virginia
McWhorter
Supreme Court
Wisconsin Assembly Hears Prison Labor Abolition Bill
Madison March 6 The assembly committee considered the bill to abolish convict labor with testimony from F. M. Mann A. J. Webster and John R. Bullock chair manufacturers who argued prison products undercut market prices.
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Madison
Wis
Assembly Committee
F. M. Mann
Milwaukee
A. J. Webster
Superior
John R. Bullock
Fort Atkinson
Weyter Arrives in Havana Denies Resignation
Captain General Weyter returns from Calvarien to Havana on March 6 and tells the Associated Press he never resigned and never considered it.
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Weyter
Havana
General Weyter
Calvarien
Associated Press
Indianapolis street car fare bill passes house
Indianapolis action rises as the house approves a four cent fare measure for street cars. The bill has cleared the senate, and the governor is expected to sign it, signaling imminent enactment.
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Indianapolis
House
Senate
Wreck of French Steamer Bianche Off San Sebastian
San Sebastian reports the French steamer Bianche wrecked three miles east of the port while leaving Passages. The crew were lost in the incident.
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San Sebastian
Spain
State of siege proclaimed as mobilization ordered
The republic proclaims a state of siege and orders mobilization of troops as of March 6 in Montevideo.
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Siece
Montevideo
Prohibition Penalty Bill Passes After Bribery Allegations
In Bismarck North Dakota the legislature narrowly approved a bill to amend the prohibition penalty from fine and imprisonment to fine or imprisonment. The vote shifted after charges of bribery, with Populist McPherson accused of accepting $500 to switch his stance. Prohibition advocate Rankin was pulled from the senate floor amid lobbying claims.
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Bismarck
St. Paul
N. D
McPherson
Barnes County
Colby
Cass
A.C. Rankin
Senate
Little
Burlegh
Subway Explosion Kills Six in Boston Subway
A gas explosion in the Tremont and Boylston streets subway in Boston near noon causes six deaths and many injuries. Buildings suffered heavy damage, with a $35,000 property loss expected. victims include Rev. William A. Start, Miss A. M. Bates, William Vinal, Guyfford Bigelow, Benjamin Downey, and Delano Sibley. The blast likely came from ignition of a leaky main sparked by a passing car or faulty wiring.
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Boston
Tremont
Boylston
Ely
William A. Start
Tufts College
William T. Vinal
Salem
A. M. Bates
Guyfford D. Bigelow
West End Railway
Benjamin Downey
Delano Sibley
Samoan Uprising and Foreign Warship Absence
Advices from Samoa dated Feb 23 report native forces led by Chief Tamasese, former Samoa king, threatening King Malietoa at Apia during a warships absence. Foreign consuls are powerless to quell the disturbance without naval support. Malietoa was installed in 1894 with U S Germany and Britain acting in concert.
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Matietoa
Adv
Auckland
N. Z
Samoa
Tamasese
Malietoa
Apia
Malhetoa
United States
Germany
Great Britain
Big Elevator Burns at Peoria Destroying 900000 Bushels
Peoria Illinois March 6 Union Elevator No 2 owned by Burlington road with capacity one million bushels burned from an unknown source. The fire destroyed 900000 bushels of grain valued near 850000 dollars. The grain was held by several city firms led by T A Grier and Co.
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Peoria
Lils
Union Elevator
Burlington Road
T. A. Grier & Co
Blaze at Oshkosh Wagon Factory Destroyed
Oshkosh Wisconsin March 6 Charles Streich Jr of A Streich & Bros says the three story wagon factory extending from Eighth to Ninth street was destroyed by fire and the loss is 100000 dollars.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Charles Streich, Jr
A. Streich & Bros
Eighth
Ninth Street
Watertown Duel Sends Two Men to Arrest
In Watertown South Dakota Frank Bartett and Al Johnson fought a street duel after an accidental meeting. Each fired five shots. Johnson suffered a severe leg wound and was carried to a surgeon. He is expected to recover. A weeks old personal misunderstanding caused the clash. Both men are in custody.
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Watertown
Frank Bartett
al Johnson
Johnson
Severe snowdrift halts Aberdeen rail traffic for weeks
Aberdeen South winds drive snow drift keeping all rail lines idle. The Hastings and Dakota passenger train heading east toward Groton is stalled. The Milwaukee road reports its north line halted for sixteen days as crews struggle with the storm.
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Aberdeen
Hastings
Dakota
Groton
Milwaukee
No News on Release of Competitor Crew at Spanish Legation
Washington dispatch reports no confirmation of a Key West release claim. The Spanish minister declined to comment on the report or its likelihood, and no official word has arrived from the Spanish legation.
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Washington
Key West
Wolcott Returns From Europe Aims for Bimetallic Congress
Senator Wolcott of Colorado arrived on the Majectic and headed to Washington after weeks abroad. He had gone overseas to promote an international congress on bimetallism.
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Wolcott
New York
Senator Wolcott
Colorado
Europe
Majestic
Washington
Duel In Leslie County Leaves Man Dead
In MippLessporo Kentucky on March 6 Riley Coats fought Riley Coats and Wuise Callahan over Miss Whitehead. Callahan fell dead in the first round. Coats fled and has not been captured.
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MippLessporo
Leslie County
Riley Coats
Wuise Callahan
Whitehead
Callahan
Coats
Hazeton Strike Hits Lehigh and Wilkesbarne Wage Cut
Hazeton Pennsylvania on March 6 reports workers at the Lehigh and Wilkesbarne company striking after wage reductions on Tuesday, causing the colliery to idle.
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Hazeton
Lehigh and Wilkesbarne Company
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McKinsey
Corbett and Fitzeimmons
Civil Service
Cvil
Congress
Blaze
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