Day of the Battle and Prohibitory Fight in the Plains
Special dispatches report Wessmaton and Wessington affairs on October 1 with politics favoring Prohibition in Huron Pierre and Brookings as voters organize along anti saloon lines. Schoolchildren parade for temperance and music by Brookings amplifies Watertown sentiment despite limited enthusiasm. Gen Grant Remains coverage notes Col Grant's reply endorsing a national plan for burial site alignment with Mrs Grant.
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Wessmaton
Brooxinas
Brookings
Col. Grant
General Grant
Ashes at Bowes block fire hits Butte Mont scene
Fire noon on first floor of Bowes block under construction in Ashes at Butte Mont. West wind carries flames across Main Street damaging dry goods firms and mercantile houses. Losses include Bowes block thirty thousand and Hennessey one hundred twenty five thousand with heavy insured. Three firemen fatally injured. several others hurt.
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Borre
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Bowes
Granite
Utah
Main
Mai
Hennessey
Bonner
K. G. Barnard
Cushing
Samuel Perry
Palmer’s
Babcock the Hatter
Meeting Adopts Plan for Campaign Resolutions
A committee was appointed to draft resolutions embodying a campaign plan after a meeting discussing external meat shipments and preparations, then adjourned for one week.
Knights Templar Conclave Gathers In Washington
The twenty fourth triennial conclave of the Knights Templar jurisdiction of the United States starts in Washington this week. Daily sessions will address fraternity matters, and a parade could exceed 22,000 knights, the largest ever in procession.
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Washington
Knights Templar
United States
St. Louis
No Jurors Secured Saturday In Cronin Case
Carcano Sept 28 The attorney for Frank Woodruff Black asked Judge Baker for a writ of habeas corpus claiming two criminal court terms passed without trial The judge set a Monday morning hearing and ordered the state’s attorney notified No jurors were secured today
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Frank Woodruff
Black
Cronin Sns
Baker
Woodruff
Barnes Vows Action Amid Sioux Falls Voter Surge
Yanxroy Sept 30 Sioux Falls reports 6000 voters more than legitimate figures prompting cleanup efforts. State committee warns of widespread alleged schemes involving liquor and other frauds, offers $100 reward for evidence to convict. W V Barnes head of State Prohibition Executive Committee.
Republicans Rally Ends with Prohibition Cheer in Huron
In Saxe Parrsrox on Sept 30 a Republican rally featured Hon W E Arnold as the speaker urging support for the prohibition plank. Delegates from nearby capital towns attended and the meeting closed with three cheers for Huron prohibition.
The Billings Case Verdict In Waterloo Iowa
The jury in the Billings case returned a verdict of murder in the second degree at 5 a.m. after about 11 hours deliberation. Initial ballots showed eight for conviction and four for acquittal, progressing to unanimous conviction on the 13th ballot.
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Billings
Waterloo
Iowa
Indian supplies delivered to Crow Creek and Lower Brule
Indian winter provisions are being distributed to Crow Creek and Lower Brule agencies. The steamer Lost Chance holds the contract to move the goods from Ouamaeriaix to the agencies.
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Crow Creek
Lower Brule
Lost Chance
Railroad Aid Defeated in Aberdeen Special Election
Aberdeen voters rejected bonds to aid the St. Paul Black Hills and Pacific railroad by 168, with a small total vote cast in today’s special election.
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Aberdeen
St. Paul, Black Hills and Pacific Road
Inquiry into Desertions at Jefferson Barracks
An inquiry will examine the causes of a large number of desertions at Jefferson Barracks and the broader subject to seek a remedy. Officials aim to prevent future trouble by addressing underlying factors and implementing corrective measures.
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Jefferson Barracks
Republic victory claimed in Montana race results
Montana election news reports conflicting tallies as Republicans claim statewide ticket and a strong majority in the legislature. Carter wins Congress according to the Helena central committee, while Toole leads for governor and Democrats concede, with counties still counting.
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Hexexa
Mont
the Herald
Republican
State Republican Committee
Democratic Committee
Carter
Silver Bow
Coteau
Lewis and Clark
Republican State Committee
Congress
Toole
Bowers
Independent
Milwauxee
Wisconsin
Seligman
Republican State Central Committee
Helena
Thomas H. Carter
St Lawrence Township Prohibition Vote Counts
St Lawrence township reports 136 against and 33 for prohibition with 59 against and 93 for minority. Haron 59 Pierre 1B Sioux Falls 11 Harrison 9. The entire republican ticket wins by a strong two thirds. Harrison remains in the race for permanent capital.
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St. Lawrence Township
Haron
Pierre
Sioux Falls
Harrison
Remedy to quell race friction by barring black officials
State Senator Joel P. Walker of Meriden Mississippi proposes a bill to prohibit any man with Negro blood from holding political office. He argues removing black political power would reduce friction and keep the state peaceful, and asserts the act would not conflict with the 14th and 15th amendments. The plan lacks popular support and likely would not become law.
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Correvville
Joel P. Walker
Meriden
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Walker
Senate
Pierre Celebrates Victory in Beerin South Dakota
Pierre celebrates a political victory with crowds blocking trains and parades. Supporters cheer from bonfires, fireworks light the streets, and P F McClure and John Southerland are carried on improvised platforms amid overwhelming joy.
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Pierre
South Dakota
Army Deserters at Jefferson Barracks Examined
The Jefferson Barracks court of inquiry will meet at the post to investigate the large number of deserters, especially among men in their first year of enlistment. Led by Lieut. Col. W. J. Lawton, the inquiry aims to determine the causes and propose remedies for the growing issue.
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D. C
the Herald
Schofield
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W. JH. Lawtof
Chairman McCoy Estimates Republican Ticket Victory
Chairman Mc Coy of the Republican State Central Committee estimates the Republican ticket is elected by about 20 000 votes on October 2.
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Apervegy
Republican State Central Committee
Pierre Leads in Temporary Capital Vote Count
The report shows Pierre with about 25 000 votes as a temporary capital candidate, with Huron second and Sioux Falls third. Watertown and Mitchell contend for fourth, while the majority supports the temporary arrangement despite the uncertain outcome.
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Mitchell
Ti Sioux Falls
Pierre
Huron
Sioux Falls
Mitchell for Next Year Prohibition Campaign Planned
Mitchell voters report a Republican county majority of 400 with Edgerton receiving a strong show of support. Prohibition carries 215 in the county and 63 in town, as Edgerton receives a warm welcome at the opera house. Citizens decide to press for a permanent capital location, leaving Mitchell as the sole Milwaukee town in contention.
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Morenett
Edgerton
Opera House
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Black Hills Votes Degapwoop Returns
Full returns for Lawrence county show Mellette leading by 900 for congress Gifford and Pickler by 900. Senator Washabaugh Parsons lead by 500. Legislature men O'Brien Graham Anderson Walzmarth Starr Parker average 200. Temporary capital tallies Huron 550 Pierre 2450 Sioux Falls 130 Watertown 46 scattering 38. Ce 1218 against 2036 minority rep 1000 against 2200. County judge Burns leads by 300.
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Mellette
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F. Washabaugh
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W. T. O’brien
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James Anderson
John Walzmarth
Sol Starr
W. Parker
Huron
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John H. Burns
Burglary at Lake Preston Railroad Office Narrows Loot to 1280
Lake Preston October 2. Thieves blew the safe doors with powder and escaped with 1280 dollars. The burglary occurred after hours as the bank was closed for a holiday. agent Charles W. Wood supervised the location. No clues left for investigators.
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Lake Preston
Charles W. Wood
Prohibition victory seen as boosting Yankton growth
Yanxter reports that prohibition carried by 10 000 or more votes and Pierre won the capital. Anti prohibition businessmen fear impact on values and business, but residents expect Yankton to grow and prosper regardless of the outcome.
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Yanxter
Pierre
Yankton
Simon of the dale and the hopeful boy tale
The poem recalls a boy named Simon who imagines catching a whale in a water pail and faces failure. It contrasts simple Simons with others who risk failure in shallow waters and in life, noting how misfortune can befall both small and large Simons. From Mother Goose Sonnets by Carrie Morbridge in St Nicholas for October.
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Simon More
Arrie’ Morbridge
St. Nicholas
For Sale House Corner Sixth and Nebraska Streets
For sale a house and lot at the corner of Sixth and Nebraska streets. Describes a nice home at a bargain with easy terms. Includes a garbled note about Dakota lands and a street sprinkler collapse on Dakota Avenue this afternoon.
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BR. Peonsi
Dakota Avenue
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