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Newspaper

The Dakota Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1888

Page

4

Mathews boom grows as Dakota race shifts in 1888 contest

The column notes Bs rest before the election and predicts a strong Mathews showing in North Dakota and Dakota statewide. Senator Davis cites Minnesota favoring a Republican majority and Mathews activity wends through Lisbon and Woonsocket with rallies and speeches.

Davis Minnesota

Take care of the shop and it will take care of you

A brief shopper’s note advises diligent attention to small businesses and home markets, outlining reciprocal care between shopkeepers and homes. The message emphasizes steady effort, customer service, and practical daily routines.

Jake Uffman Set for Election Victory

A fragment hints Jake Uffman will be elected, with readers urged to decide for themselves. The text presents no further verifiable details about the race or timing.

Jake Uffman

Bismarck District Convention Backs Division Proposals

The legislative convention in the Bismarck district approved resolutions favoring division. Delegates backed a plan to partition the district, arguing benefits in governance and representation.

Bismarck

Republican ticket aims to win this year across regions

The message notes the Republican ticket from Dave down to Harrison and Morton is expected to win this year. Carn and others are set to Essington Springs on Saturday evening of this week.

Dave Harrison Morton Carn

Corn Prices Seen Rising Before Next Harvest

Analysts warn corn will advance significantly from current levels prior to planting another crop, suggesting tighter supplies and market pressure ahead of the next market cycle.

Mathews Dominates Field in Year’s Event

In a standout performance, Mathews leads the field, delivering a decisive result that signals strong form for the season. The crowd witnessed a sharp display of speed and technique as the competitor seized control early and never relinquished it.

Scraps of Canvass Talk Spur Sioux Falls Press Debate

Fragmentary notes show two figures discussing canvass strategy with ties to the Sioux Falls Press. The dialogue hints at ongoing collaboration and potential political impact if certain conditions are met.

Congress adjourns with senator absent amid Dakota tensions

A fragmented report notes the congress session closing without key senator Garen present. The Dakota military issue is mentioned as a factor, with unclear details on further actions likely to follow absent the official stance.

Political talk planned in Iroquois on Oct. 27

A. B. Melvitte and A. W. Wilmarth are announced to discuss political matters at Iroquois on Saturday evening October 27. The piece notes the ongoing interest in post election talk and the persistent public chatter.

O. W. Barr Wolgey A. B. Melvitte A. W. Wilmarth Iroquois

Canvass Aide Named In Spink County Effort This Week

C M Harrison a resident member of the territorial central committee will assist in the Spink county canvass through the latter half of this week Cuarman Quay monitors democratic frauds in New York City Several persons have been arrested for illegal registration.

C. M. Harrison Territorial Central Committee Spink County Cuarman Quay New York City

Congress May Open Reservations Over Sioux Objections

The article suggests the next congressional session may push for opening Sioux reservations without consent, signaling potential loss of tribal control and confrontations over land rights.

Local talks set by Rupert Lowry and J B Kelley

Hon Rupert Lowry and J B Kelley will speak to Hitchcock residents Monday evening October 29 and to Broadland residents Tuesday evening October 30.

Rupert Lowry J. B. Kelley Hitchcock Broadland

Lowry Spurs Enthusiasm at Woonsocket Republican Rally

Hon Robert Lowry spoke briefly at a large Woonsocket gathering on Saturday driving Republican support. He removed his coats to show his pledge to the party amid strong enthusiasm.

Robert Lowry Woonsocket

Governor Ourrey Draws Salary While Visiting New York

L. K. Ourrey currently earns a large governor’s salary in Dakota while he travels to New York to advocate civil service reform.

L. K. Ourrey Dakota New York

Prize fighter settles in Sioux Fats area

A renowned prize fighter chooses Sioux Fats as his home, prompting expectations of local growth in the sport. The community may seek protective measures to nurture this emerging industry and support the star resident.

Sioux Fats

Craren Scheme to Capture City Council Fades

Governor Craren’s effort to win nine council seats wanes as Republicans in Da kota are urged to act, threatening a uniform Republican majority on the council.

Grover Cleve Laxn to Speak in New York on Oct 27

Grover Cleve Laxn will deliver a political speech in New York on October 27 and is expected to advocate for Hill. He would become the first president to campaign on his own behalf from the stump.

Grover Cleve Laxn New York Hill

Campaign Tactics Stir New York Election Tension

National Democratic Committee plans a broad push of campaign messaging in New York ahead of the election. Republican managers are warned to counteract the tactics and blunt their impact.

National Democratic Committee New York

Democrats promise nine council seats for a scheme of robbery

In Minnehaha county democrats pledged Gov Church they would supply one of nine councilmen. They nominated W Walter Goddard, a man so unpopular that Mr Wright, a leading Dakota Democrat on the same ticket, refused to run.

Minnehaha County Church W. Walter Goddard Wright Dakota Dem

Novel election bet places placard on Broadway loser

Two New York men agreed to a public wager in which the loser must wear a back placard bearing Be merciful O Lord to me and fool for two weeks. He will walk down Broadway each noon as part of the forfeit and publicity.

New York Broadway

Minnesota Governor Candidate Eveent Wilson Was GOP Pension Vote

Eveent Wilson a Democratic candidate for Minnesota governor during his congressional years opposed a $3000 annual pension for Mrs. Lincoln. The vote reflected his stance on Civil War era pension policies and party positions.

Eveent Wilson Minnesota Congress Lincoln

Governor Hitz backs bill on city liquor license rates

Governor Hitz shifts stance to support a bill letting each city set liquor license fees. The draft caps the maximum levy at 250 dollars, allowing wide local discretion over pricing.

Hitz

Harlem bridge race shaping NY city election image

Gov Hunt predicts Harrison will secure 85 000 to 90 000 votes from Harlem bridge while Democrats in New York City must overcome this margin to elect Cleveland.

Gov. Hunt Harrison Harlem Bridge New York City Cleveland

Englishman Marries Sioux Maiden at Standing Rock

A young, wealthy Englishman at Standing Rock married a Sioux woman and plans to live on the reservation. The article criticizes his action as reckless and suggests he belongs in a lunatic asylum.

Standing Rock

Gov Hit Skips Grover's Show. Speaks in Herkimer

Gov Hit will not attend Grover Cleveland's New York show opting to speak in Herkimer. The refusal to appear drags gloom through Democratic national headquarters and signals a political dispute between the two figures.

Hit Grover New York Herkimer Cleveland

Jupaz Epagrrox Reports New York Visit Positive

Jupaz Epagrrox recently traveled to New York and, after a review, states the city is all right. He left New York City last Thursday and notes good opportunities for learning the real situation.

Jupaz Epagrrox New York New York City

Indicted Minnesota Democrat for Double Voting in 1861

It is shown that John L. Macdonald, a Democratic candidate for Congress in Minnesota, was indicted in 1861 for voting twice at an election. The text attributes this to the party, asserting such men are common within it.

John L. Macdonald Congress Minnesota

Meeting at Wessington Draws Local Attention

Last Friday evening in Wessington featured addresses by E H Coplin and Wm B Sterling. Sheriff Huffman, A B Coplin candidate for probate judge, and D H Bast candidate for county commissioner spoke briefly in response to audience calls. The west side is all right.

Wessington E.hoplin Wm. B. Sterling Huffman B. Coplin D. H. Bast West Side

Cambridge man plans giant telescope lens near Los Angeles

Atva Clark of Cambridge Massachusetts aims to manufacture two enormous telescope lenses for a project east of Los Angeles California. The lens would be eight inches larger than the Lick telescope the current record holder. He pledges a five year readiness and a price near $100000. The glass would extend the lunar view to within sixty miles of Earth.

Atva Clark Cambridge Mass Los Angeles Cal Lick

Fox Sisters Admit They Faked Spirit Powers

The once famous Fox sisters who sparked worldwide excitement admit they never possessed supernatural powers. They reveal the methods used to produce spirit manifestations and explain their prolonged obscurity in recent years.

Fox England

Mayor Hewitt Faces Election Control Concerns

The statement praises Mayor Hewitt as a Democrat while expressing a wish for a Republican successor. It asserts Hewitt will try to ensure a fair New York City election, noting his election stakes and belief he would avoid dishonorable acts. It regrets his limited control over city election conduct.

Hewitt New York New York City

Republican Meeting at Opera House Draws Large Crowd

Monday night rally attended by Hon. M. M. Price who spoke an hour and a half on territorial legislation and Alpena platform. Col Price, The Volone, Captain Van Etten and Judge Gifford addressed questions including local option with strong reception.

Opera House M. M. Price Col. Price Alpena Volone Bismarck van Etten Pierre

Beadle County Republicans Stand By Agreement in District Trades

Beadle county Republicans affirm support for the councilman nomination and commit to backing the choice of Sanborn and Jerauld counties. The alliance, built on a prior acclamation, aims to keep Beadle straight in this legislative district contest and align with Price and Roger as the major ticket.

Beadle County Sanborn County Price Roger Jerauld County Sanborn Jerauld Lowry

Farmers Institute Planned at Dakota Agricultural College

The Farmers Institute at Brookings organized by the Farmers Institute and the Board of Regents of Dakota Agricultural College runs three weeks from Monday November 26 at 10 o clock a m to Friday December 14. Attendees may board at the college clubs for 7 50 or stay in dormitory rooms though lamps and bedding must be brought.

Farmers’ Institute Board of Regents Dakota Agricultural College Brookings

Scarce Democrats Warn in Two Territories

A San Francisco Chronicle note asserts Democrats are scarce in Washington and Dakota territories. It claims any supporter in these regions votes to keep the territories in a perpetual territorial status under pupilage, delaying full union.

San Francisco Chronicle Heaven Washington Dakota Territories Democratic Party

Old Roman doubts Connecticut in 1908 era race talk

The Old Roman says Connecticut is doubtful but if New York New Jersey and Indiana go for us we won’t need Connecticut. He forecasts no high hopes for the state and jokes that even if the sky falls everyone will catch larks.

Connecticut Hartford Courant New York Sun New York New Jersey Indiana

Registration gains by ward in Brooklyn and New York

The Brooklyn Eagle analysis shows Republican wards up 9 838 in registration since 1884 while Democratic wards rise 3 836. New York sees the largest gains in wards with many workers and in the town's northern areas.

Brooklyn Brooklyn Eagle Dem New York

Asylum Collapse Traced to Administration Mismanagement

Sioux Fall newspaper reports blame for the collapse of an asylum and the deaths of two workers and injuries to two others on mismanagement by the current democratic administration. The piece cites removal of plans by the new board replacing the old, and failure to secure proper specifications akin to those drawn by W L Dow, leading to preventable accidents.

Sioux Falle Press W. L. Dow

Democratic campaign tactics and fears of a New York defeat

The piece alleges Andrew H. Cleveland plans a decisive bid to salvage the Democratic cause amid a weak New York base. It mentions money and a targeted 1880 Morey letter as past tricks, with a new tactic possibly to stem defeat tied to a fisheries dispute and a White House issue.

Morey Butchard New York White-House Cleveland

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Butterick M. Boothe Huron, Dakowa Shannon & Lonestarr A. Mathews North Dakota Lisbon Tae Tse Mathews Boom Gen. Harrison Harden Bierly Cuures Mathews Sioux Falls Iesh Con Garen Milius Huron Huron A L van Osddi John H Patton I Atkinson Rev. Josone M Saw Col J Crawford Ws. Council Grand Forks Kiies Mitkas Kingsbury Roger Jeranid T Anderson M Price Converse Unter Cook Lucas Ryan Walworth Campbell van Ridge Sally Simon Sally Grant Howell Hack Edmunds Ec JK F B Smith John Ale Lawrence John D Patto Chas J Batte O Newman Mallory Dickey Caas W Burnhar Feop Elliott Smith Adams L Bennett Fae Peer Dispatch
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