South Dakota Republican State Convention Notice 1894
The Republicans of South Dakota will meet in Yankton on Wednesday August 22 1894 at 4 30 p m to nominate candidates for two congressmen governor lieutenant governor state treasurer attorney general superintendent public instruction and other offices. Delegates or alternates may vote. no proxies. Representation allocated by counties based on votes cast for Charles H Sheldon in 1892 with specific counties listed. Chamberlain May 15 1894 J M Greene chairman J H Scriven secretary.
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South Dakota
Yankton
Congress
Stati Sudo
Labor and Statistics
Missouri River
Baperp Son
Lyman
Sterling
Neland
Jackson
Ziebach
Pratt
Presho
Sree
Harding
Charles H. Sheldon
Petition in Boats Tugs Away Kelley Petition
A brief report notes the petition in boats failing to gain traction as Kelley's petition stalls and loses momentum amid ongoing efforts.
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Kelley
Encampment at De Smet Set for June 5 6 7
A three day encampment will be held at De Smet from June 5 to 7 with planned activities and gatherings for attendees. Organizers invite community members to participate.
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de Smet
General H. R. Pease to deliver memorial oration at Sisseton
General H. R. Pease is scheduled to give a memorial oration in Sisseton. The event targets local audiences and honors civic or military figures, with Pertinent remarks anticipated.
Commencement Week At State University Begins June 10
The article notes commencement week at the State University will begin Sunday, June 10. It discusses the Pioneer Press predicting the voting machine will soon be in use and mentions Memorial Day's significance and Watertown Public Opinion as the official city paper. Some boys view Coxey as part of an anti Pettigrew movement.
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the State University
Coxey
Memorial oration for 120 at Sioux Falls by Speaker Lawson
The Agricultural college group of about 120 attends events in Sioux Falls this week. Speaker Lawson of the South Dakota house will deliver the Memorial oration at Groton. C. B. Trowbridge, cousin of J. T. Trowbridge, is a convict in the Minnesota penitentiary. Congress may adjourn to relieve the country from distress.
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Agricultural College
Sioux Falls
Lawson
South Dakota
House of Representatives
Groton
C. B. Trowbridge
J. T. Trowbridge
Minnesota
Congress
Parkston Town Claims Fastest Growth in the State
The Parkston Advance credits the town with the most growth in the past year, stating Parkston expanded more than any other town in the state. The claim highlights local progress and civic optimism for the community.
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Parkston Advance
Congressman’s Bold Bid Faces Historic Challenge
A veteran legislator prepares what is described as the effort of his life as he mounts a high stake campaign. The report highlights his political clout and anticipated clash with rivals in a pivotal race.
Minnesota GOP Convention Set for St Paul July 11
The Minnesota republican state convention will be held in St Paul on Wednesday July 11 with 1003 delegates expected to attend.
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Minnesota
St. Paul
Pickler Praised as Strongest Man in South Dakota Politics
The Mitchell Republican hails John A. Pickler as the strongest man with the people of South Dakota in public life today.
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Mitchell Republican
John A. Pickler
South Dakota
Breckinridge Talk Won Little Town Buzz
Fulton Illinois raised 500 dollars to secure Breckinridge for a Fourth of July oration setting off a local stir in Fooltown amid questions about civic spirit and town support.
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Fulton
Breckinridge
Fooltown
Assessor Counts Four Dogs in Half of Pierre
A local assessor reports four dogs in half of Pierre, a ratio under one dog per ten residents. The note adds concern over excessive Todian feasts in that neighborhood.
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Pierre
Huron Urged to Unite with Sioux Falls for July Fourth
Brother Liason of the Argus Leader advocates a grand Fourth of July celebration by joining Huron with Sioux Falls, arguing it would surpass leaving the state for festivities. The proposal frames unity as a regional showcase and a stronger civic event.
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Bro. Liason
Argus
Huron
Sioux Falls
Rights by peaceful, rational methods prevail
The ordinary uses of good society hold the right of way until change is achieved by proper methods. The right becomes permanent when secured through peaceful and rational means.
Odd Fellows report shows 4749 members in state
Secretary Goodner reports the order growing with 85 lodges and 25 Rebekah degree lodges. Rebekah lodges total membership is 892, while overall state membership stands at 4749 as numbers rise steadily.
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Goodner
Odd Fellows
Rebekah
Memorial address to be delivered by Judge Kellam
Judge Kellam of the supreme court will deliver the Memorial address for Watertown. He is among the orators who speak with purpose and says every word he means.
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Kellam
Supreme Court
Watertown
Levy's Court Bond Set Amid Bad Conduct Charge
Evidence shows W. H. Levy socialized with a woman during the charged bad conduct case, yet the court bound him over. The community views the incident as a possible blackmail attempt.
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W. H. Levy
Cogan Family Noted in Sioux Falls Civic News
Brother Jim joins the service with pride while cousin John T Cogan is elected alderman of Sioux Falls, marking a notable family presence in local affairs.
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Bro
Jim
Uncle Sam
John T
Sioux Falls
The 400 in Figures Across Society and Politics
A line of "400" echoes through segments of society from New York aristocracy to Coxey camps and river improvements. The text notes 400 miles of navigable Jim River and claims 400 amendments to the senate tariff bill, highlighting framing by numbers and public policy.
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New York
Coxey
Jim River
Kentucky Fends Off Breckinridge Return to Congress
Ministers, newspapers, and respectable citizens of Kentucky oppose Breckinridge’s return to congress. Despite this opposition, there is fear that the Democrats hold a majority.
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Kentucky
Breckinridge
Congress
Nash boom boosts bid for school and public lands post
C Nash gains notice as a strong commission candidate with broad support. Voters appear ready to embrace new contenders and the prospect of capable leadership in public lands governance.
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C. Nash
Be United or Be Left Behind in State Votes
The Black Hills counties cast about one eighth of the state votes and pay one tenth of the state assessment. They are smaller than Brown Spink and Beadle counties but when united they influence state matters. The moral is be united.
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Black Hills
Brown, Spink and Beadle
Auditor Hipple Reports Foreign Fire Insurance in SD 1893
Preliminary report shows risks written totaling 22,479,401 dollars and premiums received 448,280.75 with losses 203,777.02 dollars. The data suggests high insurance costs for South Dakota in 1893.
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Hipple
South Dakota
Local rhetoric on bribery and qualified logic stalls debate
The passage mocks bribery claims by noting Senator Kyle would not be swayed and Mej or Buttz could not influence others. It argues that any man with sense knows the ad valorem cannot fall or the ad quod damnum cannot rise without causing harm, and thus would not use the major to bribe anyone.
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Kyle
Mejor Buttz
Sensational claim on Ruth Cleveland's condition stirs debate
The rumor asks if Ruth Cleveland is deaf and dumb, a sensational report that could evoke sorrow for the child and parents if true or anger toward the reporter if false.
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Ruth Cleveland
Hon John H King Returns to Dakota for Law Practice
Hon John H King has come home from Washington and resumed legal work in Chamberlain. Locals praise his return and joke that he should have stuck to law since arriving in Dakota, hoping his past choices were different.
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John H. King
Washington
Chamberlain
Dakota
Young editors and bold claims in South Dakota press
The De Smet Independent’s junior editor QO. E. Bennett leaves the paper while boasting of being the youngest quill driver in South Dakota. The note recalls Ed Shannon at 18 editing De Smet News and Ben J at 19 printing in Brookings, lauding the era of young writers and bright futures.
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QO. E. Bennett
de Smet Independent
Blooming
South Dakota
Ipswich
Shannon
de Smet News
Huronane
Ben. J
Brookings Press
Bennett
Nash Aims for Commissioner of School and Public Lands
The Redfield Journal praises the ambition of Hon. 8. O. Nash to succeed to the office of commissioner of school and public lands.
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The
Redfield Journal
O. Nash
Senate Examines Chalk Tariff Reform Policy
The U S senate spent an hour Monday discussing tariff reform as applied to chalk. The session focused on how pricing and trade rules might affect chalk markets, with lawmakers noting potential impacts on producers and consumers.
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United States of America Senate
Governor's Son Improves After Diptheria Illness
Jimmie Sheldon, son of the state governor, who has been seriously ill with diphtheria in Brooking, is reported improving and on the road to recovery.
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Jimmie Sheldon
Grover Cleveland the Maltese Emerges With Kittens
A Hillite reports Ben Shannon's Maltese Grover Cleveland surfaced from hiding with a fine family of kittens. The anecdote shows Grover Cleveland's unpredictable nature and playful antics.
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Ben Shannon
Grover Cleveland
Ben
Primary system dispute looms in Iowa GOP scene
A dispatch reports a major intra party clash in Butler county Iowa among Republicans over the primary system adopted three years ago. The piece notes widespread dissatisfaction with how the system has operated.
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Bro. Corey
Butler County
Iowa
Vermillion University Catalogue 94 95 Now Available
The annual catalogue of the State University at Vermillion for 94 95 is at hand from the Vermillion Republican press. The university closes a good year and promises better things ahead. A postal card to the university will secure a copy by return mail. All are urged to request it.
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the State University
Vermillion
Vermillion Republican
Publisher’s Control of Ads in Newspapers
In the article a National Journalist discusses advertising in the patent insides and argues the publisher should control all parts of a newspaper. The piece notes a gap between theory and practice but says local publishers rarely lose when asserting their own authority.
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Person
Brookings Individual on rioters double standard and rule of law
The Brookings Individual argues that not only the poor and tramps riot and break laws. Corporations and the millionaires who take the law into their own hands should also be held to account and keep off the people's grass. Might does not make right in any country.
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Brookings
Watertown
Opiake
Huronare
England
Canada
Jenks
America
Republic
Congress
Corey
United States
Hurontre
Spearfish man rears carp in pond for three years
A Spearfish man raised nineteen carp in a pond for three years. After draining the pond a few days ago he found all nineteen had grown to about ten pounds each and eight to eight een inches long. Though some young carp were present none were numerous. He preserves his catch and plans to continue his experiment.
Women who make the best wives
A satirical piece argues that women who keep husbands thinking they are the best wives are seen as ideal. It suggests men are easily fooled and that modernization could change this dynamic, predicting a future where a wife’s impact rests on a more formidable role as a holy terror.
Auditor Hipple Announces Transfer of Parkston Office
The Parkston Advance reports the entire management passes to Albui Q. Hipple after years with the office. John E. is expected to continue his statewide auditor duties, avoiding long range interference. Best wishes are sent to both the outgoing and incoming leaders.
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Hipple
Parkston
Albui Q. Hipple
John E
State Auditor
Long Range
South Dakota
What Women Make the Best Wives Opinions From Noted Women
In Demores's Family Magazine for June a panel of women including Susan B. Anthony Clara Louise Kellogg Mrs Ballington Booth Mrs A M Palmer Ella Wheeler Wilcox Ellen Dietrich and others offers thoughtful views on who makes the best wives. Each contribution carries the authorial voice and thoughtful observation, inviting careful attention.
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Demores
Family Magazine
Susan B. Anthony
Clara Louise Kellogg
Ballington Booth
A.M. Palmer
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Local Papers Endorse Pettigrew for Re-election
The Wessington Springs Republican and the Highmore Herald join other local papers in backing Senator Pettigrew for another term. They urge voters to support his re-election and cite his record and stance on key issues.
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The
Wessington Springs
Breckinridge argues against rapid public airing of dirty methods
The passage suggests Breckinridge and his lawyers oppose quickly publishing the details of corrupt practices through the mail, asserting that the world is not as dire as claimed but warning against dispersing salacious information.
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Breckinridge
Senators Asked to Divide Tariff Protection Like McKinley Bill
The writer urges Congress to adopt a fixed, statesmanlike division of tariff protection, likening it to the McKinley bill. Tariff reform would be seen as clever politics, business would revive, and the era of prosperity would begin at home.
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Congress
Senate
Senator Kyle Testifies on Bribery Offer From Major Buttz
The piece denounces Major Buttz of Buttzville North Dakota for offering a bribery sum to Senator Kyle. Kyle suggests the exposure should serve as evidence of good faith, mocking the idea of concealment. The tone condemns corrupt hangers on around Congress and calls for punishment to deter such schemes.
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Major Buttz
Buttzville
N. D
Kyle
Congress
Huronite marks fourteenth anniversary in South Dakota
The Huronite celebrates its fourteenth anniversary as a lively South Dakota newspaper serving Sioux City and state interests with bright and aggressive coverage.
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Sioux City
Democrat Joe Freudenfield Visits Plankinton
Joe Freudenfield, formerly from Minneapolis, arrived Friday evening and stayed through Sunday. He confirms he remains a Democrat and believes a single disappointment won't shift his support or move his friends against the party.
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Plankinton Herald
Joe Freudenfield
Minneapolis
Work But Never Kick. Huronite celebrates fourteenth year
Watertown Public Opinion notes the Huronite begins its fourteenth year in the Jim River valley. The paper has long been a valley staple and a supporter of Huron. Brothers Shannon and Longstaff are praised for their work and deserving of broad support.
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Watertown
Jim River
Huron
Shannon
Longstaff
Big Things for Madison
G Anderson, said to be the tallest man in the west, arrived on the eastbound train and will become a president of Madison after accepting a post at the Lake Park basement resort. Anderson stands over seven feet tall and is described as a giant in height and build.
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Madison
Madison Daily Leader
G. Anderson
Lake Park
Anderson
Corley Likely Candidate for County Superintendent
Friends of F S Corley of Bohilla urge him to run for county superintendent. He has fifteen years of teaching experience, is a long time county resident, and popular locally. He is now about decided to enter the race and is expected to be a strong candidate.
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Noleay Journal
F.S. Corley
Bohilla
Corley
Milky Way Creamery Sees Rapid Milk Growth
The Milky Way creamery opened a week ago and now averages rising daily quantities of milk. From 500 pounds on opening day to nearly 3,000 pounds in five days, with expectations of about 6,000 pounds daily once routes and cans are established.
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Chicago
Bangs
Annual baccalaureate sermon at Opera House
All churches united in a general service in the Opera House Sunday evening. Dr Styles of the Baptist church gave the annual baccalaureate sermon without a text. Rev A Z McGogney of the Presbyterian church presided. Music directed by Mrs Patterson was praised for its fine quality.
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Opera House
Styles
Baptist Church
A. Z. McGogney
Presbyterian Church
Patterson
Peruna touted in Jennings letter for Bright's disease cure
Mrs Mary A Shear of Jennings Louisiana reports good results from Peruna for Bright's disease of the kidneys and catarrh of the bladder. Symptoms include back pain scanty high colored urine and edema. Recommended regimen uses Pe runa before meals and Man san lin nightly with a daily bowel movement.
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Mary A. Shear
Jennings
Bright
Kright
Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Ohio
Memorial Amenities Ride Service Thought for City Services
A committee asks residents living outside the city to consider offering rides to cemetery attendees who may lack transportation to city services. Volunteers providing assistance would greatly help those unable to reach the cemetery.
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