Local Officials Named in State Posts
The announced slate includes E. E. Collins of Clay for Superintendent of Schools, David Eastman of Roberts for Commissioner of School and Public Lands, John L. Pyle of Beadle for Attorney General, and W. G. Smith of Meade for Railroad Commissioner.
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E. E. Collins
Clay
School and Public Lands
David Eastman
Roberts
John L. Pyle
Beadle
W. G. Smith
Meade
Vote for Adam McConnell for county offices
For Treasurer For Auditor For Sheriff County GEO. E. MAHAFFY F. A. MUNSON ADAM MCONNELL For Register of Deeds J.C. KLEMME For Clerk of Court ASHER F. PAY For Probate Judge F. E. GRANT For State's Attorney E. H. APLIN For Supt. of Schools S. F. CORLEY Vote for Adam McConnell Where was Governor Lee when in Huron?
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Governor Lee
Huron
Vote for honest Asher for Clerk of the Courts
A reader urged support for Asher in the race for Clerk of the Courts. The message emphasizes integrity and trustworthy administration of court and public records.
Republicans Win State Ticket Victory
A straight ticket vote secures the Republican slate as winners across the state, signaling unified support for the party’s lineup on election day.
Vote for E. H. Vance for State Senate
A brief political notice urges voters to support E. H. Vance as an able representative in the state senate. The item emphasizes his qualifications and suitability for the legislative role.
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E. H. Vance
State Senate
Vance for State Senator Beadle County Urges Vote
E H Vance urges voters to elect him as state senator on November 8 to secure a live senator from Beadle County. The appeal emphasizes local representation and continuity in the state legislature.
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E. H. Vance
Beadle County
City assessor records not yet turned over to council
The assessor’s books have never been handed to the city council since James T. Ohlwine completed the assessment. The remark underscores ongoing record handling issues and potential governance delays.
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James T. Ohlwine
Populist Chairman Bets $500 on Lee Victory
The county committee's populist chairman wagers 500 on Lee's election, illustrating reform-minded momentum among reformers as they push for change.
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Lee
Gamble in Congress Seen as Improvement over Kelly
The speaker endorses Robert J. Gamble for Congress, arguing he would greatly improve representation over J. E. Kelly. The Beadle county vote is urged to help secure this desired change.
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Robert J. Gamble
Congress
J. E. Kelly
Beadle County
Wheat Price Movement Reflects Market Demand
Wheat shows an upward tendency as prices depend on demand and supply. The market cautions that speculative factors and the futures pit influence the understanding and impact of price shifts.
Kirke Phillips Seeks Solid Republican Support in Huron
News note urges universal Republican backing for Kirke Phillips in Huron. Populists are invited to vote based on general principles, with expectations that many may join, while Republicans are urged to maintain a solid vote.
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Kirke Phillips
Huron
Miner Elects to Legislature Praised by Local Businessmen
The Montgomery Ward supply house states Chas. Miner is the best Beadle county patron and business men attest to his truthfulness, urging his election to the legislature.
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T. B. Roberts
Montgomery, Ward & Co
Chas. Miner
Beadle County
Furon
Populist Stump Claims Overstated Per Diem Claim
Hon. John Colvin campaigns for populists asserting a ten dollar daily stipend as speaker contradicts the constitution which fixes a member’s per diem at five dollars. Critics call him a salary robber and allege his Populist stance betrays faith and integrity.
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John Colvin
Uncle John
Campaign rhetoric on supporting McKinley Cuban Philippines policy
The passage urges voters across parties to elect a congressman who will back President McKinley on the Cuban question and the Philippines. It cites John Day and Freeman Knowles as not aligned with this stance.
Congressmen Who Back McKinley in War Support
In sympathy with the administration the voters are urged to back the president during the Spanish war. The text argues for congressmen who will stand with McKinley to the war’s end, warning of difficulties ahead and the need to sustain his leadership in the coming two years.
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McKinley
Changes in Ballot Casting Instructions for Voters
Voters are informed that straight ticket voting has been abolished and a cross must be placed to the left of each candidate’s name. Voters should take care to mark each choice correctly at the polls. The ballot is described as a sacred privilege granted by the constitution to all eligible voters.
Beadle County GOP Leader Lew Kimball Switches Sides
The article accuses Lewis Kimball Jr, former Beadle County Republican chairman from 1894 to 1896, of resigning when Pettigrew bolted and joining the populists. It argues he has kept drawing $1500 yearly from the U S government since 1890, betraying local Republicans for personal revenue.
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Lewis Kimball, Jr
Beadle County
Republican Central Committee
Pettigrew
Lewis
U. S
Lewis Kimball
Mr. Kimball
Freeman Knowles Criticized For Religious Skepticism
The piece mocks Freeman Knowles the populist candidate for Congress arguing he views God as myth and Christianity as charity fiction, claiming hell on earth and terror in heaven. It states Knowles would crucify Christ or be elected if he returned as a man, labeling him a scoffer and infidel unfit for office.
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Freeman Knowles
Congress
Jesus Christ
Knowles
Ingratitude in South Dakota’s Guard Case
The Brookings Register reports a dispute where Col Paul Dutcher accuses ex governor C H Sheldon of ingratitude after Dutcher gained SD National Guard honors. Dutcher claims the ex governor “never opening his mouth without putting his foot in it.” The piece calls Dutcher dishonest for failing to stay bought.
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Brookings Register
South Dakota
C. H. Sheldon
Paul Dutcher
Paul
Geo E Mahaffy for County Treasurer Nominee
Geo E Mahaffy, republican nominee for county treasurer, is a Whiteside township farmer who located there in 1883 after Dakota life hardships. Nominated after a close contest, he is described as qualified, honest, capable, and a safe businesslike choice, with no need for a clerk.
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Geo. E. Mahaffy
Whiteside
Dakota
Mahaffy
Sudden Death Removes Noted Northwest Figure
The sudden death of Chas H Sheldon removes a distinguished citizen from the state. Though his public life drew enemies for his judgments, he was praised as a good man at heart. Known as an outstanding public speaker, he shifted from the plow to the platform when nominated for governor, astonishing even friends.
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Chas. H. Sheldon
Northwest
Governor’s Brief Career Honored After Untimely Death
The passage honors a South Dakota governor noted for grace, eloquence, and extensive reading. Though his political career was brief, he served as a devoted representative while in office and died while actively supporting his party. Peace be to his ashes and honor to his name.
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South Dakota
Aplin Nominated for Beadle County State's Attorney
The Republican party nominates Hon. E. H. Aplin for state's attorney. Aplin, an attorney with statewide recognition, promises honest, fearless prosecution and avoidance of favoritism. The party seeks unanimous support on November 8 and asserts his prior record proves his fitness. A vote for Aplin is a vote for the county’s best legal adviser.
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E. H. Aplin
Aplin
Republican Party
Beadle County
Burke for Congress Urged by County Republicans
The county should vote for C. H. Burke as a Republican to support Huron’s national ambitions. Opposing Burke is seen as aiding populists and harming the pe tition for capital questions. The piece argues Burke is a bright, dependable candidate and urges Republicans to unite behind him against Knowles or Keiley.
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Burke
Congress
Huron
Republican Party
Senate
Henry C. Hinckley
Beadle County
Pierre
Gamble
Knowles
Keiley
National Congress
C. H. Burke
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All Stages
A 19th century advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive remedy for catarrh a constitutional disease requiring internal treatment. It claims to cure by affecting blood and mucous surfaces and offers $100 to any case it fails to cure with testimonials available. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills and Toledo address.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
DeWitts Little Early Risers Eased Constipation and Headache
Truth wears well. Advertises DeWitt's Little Early Risers as reliable pills for regulating bowels curing constipation and sick headache. Mentions Dunning Longstaff Holland Wheeler A J Bick Co.
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DeWitt
Dunning & Longstaff
Holland Wheeler
A. J. Bick. & Co
Tripp Breaks With Democrats on Money and Policy
Yankton lawyer Bartlett Tripp endorses the Republican ticket in the coming election. He attacks the Chicago platform’s silver plank, arguing for a gold or bimetallic standard, warns of price disruption, and urges voters to support a party that upholds sound money while opposing expansionist war and Spain’s rule in Cuba and the Philippines.
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Bartlett Tripp
Yankton
South Dakota
National Bank
Zimmerman
Tripp
Populists Should Fall In Sioux City Journal
The South Dakota calamity howl ers should get in line the 2,000 estrays from that state who have gone down to the peace jubilee think of it a jubilee at Chicago Gov. Lee is getting careless when he will make such a prosperity statement There are more than 2,000 people from my state to attend the peace jubilee celebration They are coming in on every train and they intend to stay all week
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Sioux City Journal
South Dakota
Chicago
Lee
Chicago Times-Herald
Prosperous South Dakota Outlook Encouraging Statewide Growth
E C Torrey of the Minneapolis Journal praises South Dakota’s business and industrial climate. He notes thriving livestock, a wheat crop yielding substantial cash, prosperous Hills mining, rising buildings, growing bank activity, and strong opportunities for farmers and merchants. He foresees lasting prosperity east of the Missouri River as confident, energetic citizens drive wealth and development.
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South Dakota
E. C. Torrey
Minneapolis Journal
Aberdeen News
Missouri
Republican ticket nominees named in Beadle County primary
The official canvass of Beadle County primary results dated July 9, 1898 lists E. H. Vance as State Senator and A. W. Wilmarth John T. Baker as State Representatives along with Geo E Mahaffy for Treasurer J C Klemme F S Corley Frank A Munson Asher F Pay Edwin H Aplin F E Grant Adam McConnell John S Vanderburg H A Vandalsem A E Curtis J B Coomer L Woodworth John H Miller D S Toland and supports continuing the primary system Yes The committee granted G W Cook a nomination for one Justice and named House Smith and Henry Meyers for constables with Gro A Fessenden as chairman
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Republican Party
Beadle County
Third Dist
John H. Miller
D. S. Toland
How a Democrat Must Fuse in Reform Parties
A Madison Outlook column contends reform groups split when Democrats and Populists divided, describing a joint meeting at Webster that ended in bickering over two offices. The piece argues fusion must grant the Populists both offices and their vote to preserve peace.
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Madison
Webster
Pops
Dems
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Hutchinson
J. D. Reeves
Brown
A. W. Wilmarth
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F. A. Munson
Adam M’connell
J.C. Klemme
Asher F. Pay
F. E. Grant
S. F. Corley
Adam McConnell
Asher
Wm. McKinley
United States
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Great Republic
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