Republican ticket list for national and state offices
The ticket includes William McKinley for president and Garrett A Hobart for vice president with a full slate of candidates for Congress governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor treasurer attorney general superintendent of public instruction commissioner of school and public lands and railway commissioners. Presidential electors T M Edwards J L Turner R J Woods R S Slocum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Ringsrud
Union
D. L. Hindman
Marshall
W. H. Roddle
Brookings
H. E. Mayhew
Sanborn
K. G. Phillips
Lawrence
S. V. Jones
Aurora
Frank Crane
Codington
John L. Lockhart
Grant
D. W. McFadden
Custer
N. P. Bromley
Spirk
Geo. Johnston
Davison
T. M. Edwards
Pennington
J. L. Turner
R. J. Woods
Minnehaha
R. S. Slocum
Campbell
Legislative slate listing local state and county candidates
State Senator HARVEY J. RICE backed for the district seat along with Representatives J. W. HOUSTON JOHN T. BAKER County EDWARD STERLING WM. ROGERS and other state posts. ALEX M INTOSH for Sheriff EDWIN H VANCE for Register of Deeds J H ALEXANDER for Clerk of Court F E GRANT for Probate Judge JOHN WOOD for States Attorney HARRIET S GRANT for Superintendent of Schools A E CURTIS GEO W COOK J H CROSBIE W E COLLINS for Justice of the Peace J B COOMER A C HOUSE R B SMITH D CONNARD L WOODWORTH for Coroner and Constable roles.
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John Wood
Harriet S. Grant
A. E. Curtis
Geo. W. Cook
J. H. Crosbie
W. E. Collins
It Is Better to Be President Than a Boy Orator
A reflecting line notes a preference for presidential leadership over a youthful speaking role. The remark contrasts authority and influence with the limits of a young orator’s reach, implying greater impact and prestige in a higher office.
Bryan Campaign Promises Spark National Backlash
A political row erupts as hints from Bryan's campaign claim he will anger a large portion of citizens, drawing sharp criticism from opponents and commentators alike.
Tom Watson Declines V P Bid Citing Poor Prospects
The entry notes that Tom Watson will not become vice president of the United States, citing unfavorable odds and concerns about the political landscape.
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Tom Watson
United States
Postal card election dampens Bryan hopes in doubtful states
The Chicago Record notes a poor showing for Bryan in key states. It states voting is quick but wrong presidential choices require four years to rectify.
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Chicago
Bryan
McKieley Expected to Carry Broad States Sweep
The report states McKieley’s election is assured and he will win more states than Bryan. It notes confidence in all major states and most smaller ones.
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McKieley
Bryan
McCleary to Speak in Huron on October 28
County farmers are invited to hear McCleary explain the money question in detail. The event aims to inform attendees about financial policy and its impact on agriculture.
Pffersonian Democrats Evolve Since 1896 Compared to Earlier Era
The remark compares 1896 Jeffersonian Democrats to modern ones, noting a shift away from traditional ideals. It suggests that current Democratic stances differ significantly from historical Jeffersonian principles, likening the change to a stark contrast between darkness and light.
Jones Denounced Within Democratic Party Ranks
Comment criticizes Jones of the Democratic National Committee as unfit for leadership of white men due to alleged poor treatment of Black people and insufficient experience.
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Jones
Democratic National Committee
After November 3d Bryan Returns to Nebraska Home
The text notes Bryan will retreat to his Nebraska home after November 3 to reflect on political uncertainties and observe the nation under President McKinley’s administration.
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Bryan
Nebraska
Wm. McKinley
Death of Hon. Chas. F. Crisp Removes Noted Statesman
Hon. Chas. F. Crisp former speaker of the house died at his Atlanta home on the 23d instant. His untimely death removes from the country one of its foremost and ablest men.
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Chas. F. Crisp
House of Representatives
Atlanta
End of Campaign Focus on Education Cites Free Silver Menace
The campaign ends with emphasis on education and warns that free silver at 16 to 1 would threaten the nation. Voters will express their opinions on November 3 in decisive terms.
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United States
Time for Noble Service in Election Duty
The message urges every eligible voter to perform noble service in the upcoming election, stressing duty to country and the public good. It calls all who have ballot privileges to participate for the nation's welfare.
Huronite Urges Support for McKinley in Election Day
The Huronite argues a large American majority will vote to sustain the life, honor, and credit of the nation on election day by backing McKinley.
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McKinley
Women vote row sparks McKinley debate in November
The piece notes women favor McKinley due to money and comfort, questions when Huron registration opens, and states small towns under 5000 need no registration to vote on November 3. It also mentions daily Chicago dispatches from a top correspondent as reliable coverage before the election.
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Bryan
McKinley
Huron
Huroxite
Chicago
Ballot Size Report Sparks Skeptical Talk
A Minneapolis Journal correspondent mocks claims about an enormous Australian ballot in Dakota. He notes the ballot is not as large as four years ago by about half, though slightly larger than two years ago.
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Minneapolis Journal
Dakota
Wheat rise proves demand not driving market
The piece argues a twelve cent wheat drop in three days shows demand did not drive the rise and notes silver remains governed by economic laws rather than market panic. It cites statements from the Press and Dakotan that silver would be affected by legislation with free coinage raising silver prices from 64 cents to 1.79 dollars per ounce.
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Press and Dakotan
P. and
Jesse D Grant and the dead president’s legacy
The piece notes how prophets have long claimed to foresee the future and credits Jesse D Grant, son of Ulysses S Grant, as the first to attempt predicting the actions of a dead parent. It comments that sons of great men can err, and accuses Grant of trying to misrepresent his father.
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Jesse D. Grant
U.S. Grant
Farmers urged to read official reports on flocks
The Herald-Democrat notes farmers blaming the Wilson bill and advises consulting agricultural reports. It quotes The Houronrre saying no objection to using department of agriculture reports but warns readers to compare with the HD garbled extracts. The reports should align with the farmer’s own knowledge.
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Herald-Democrat
Houronrre
Department of Agriculture
Joseph Alexander Seeks Reelection as Beadle County Clerk
Joseph Alexander, pioneer Huron businessman and war veteran, seeks reelection as Beadle County Clerk on the republican ticket. He cites two years of faithful service and appeals to GOP and Democrat voters to support him in November.
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Joseph Alexander
Huron
Beadle County
Alexander
Campaign closes as candidate roams nation
The Democratic presidential nominee travels from coast to coast delivering speeches aboard a train after Chicago nomination. For fourteen weeks he advocates free silver without presenting solid evidence of benefit to U S material interests. He makes contradictory statements and relies on his own word to persuade voters.
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Chicago
United States
McKinley Gains Support as Prohibition Issue Remains
The article contrasts McKinley and Bryan with strong pro prohibition context. It notes Bryan's push for cheap money and cites endorsements for McKinley from farmers workers and merchants. It ends with how to mark the ballot on repealing or retaining prohibition in the state constitution.
Bloodshed politics cited in South Dakota campaign
Senator Pettigrew's Sioux Falls speech warned that if basic principles cannot be decided at the ballot box they will be settled by bloodshed. The piece cites past secessionists and warns against revolution while urging support for McKinley and Bryan opponents. It also reports student opposition to centralizing college governance and endorses retaining local boards.
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Senator Pettigrew
Sioux Falls
Jefferson Davis
Howell Cobb
John O. Calhoun
South
Bryan
Pettigrew
United States
Robespierre
Murat
Altgelds
Tillmans
Pettigre
Prohibition Clause Referendum Question in South Dakota Election
The article notes the proposal to repeal article twenty four of the state constitution as a statewide referendum. The measure is sent to voters by the legislature influenced by the national Brewe re Association, with Mose Kaufman Nye Phillips representing at Pierre.
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South Dakota
National Brewere’ Association
Pierre
Mose Kaufman
Nye Phillips
Rheumatism Relief Endorsed For Chamberlain Pain Balm
An Annapolis advertisement dated April 16 1894 touts Chamberlain pain balm as the best rheumatism remedy for deep seated muscular pains with a testimonial from Jack Brooks a boots and shoes dealer at Main Street Also Mechanicsville St Mary County Md reports a man cured after long rheumatism with sale of the product at 50 cents per bottle by druggists.
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Annapolis
Chamberlain
Jack Brooks
Main St
Mechanicsville
St Mary County
A J McGill
Best in the World says Warner's White Wine Tar Syrup tops cough relief
Dr J W Hamilton of Merrilan Wis declares Warner's White Wine Tar Syrup the best cough medicine and unrivaled for asthma. Sold by H. Wheeler.
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J W Hamilton
Merrilan
Wis
Warner
H. Wheeler
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Ohio
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Yankton
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J. W. Houston
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Edward Sterling
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J. H. Alexander
F. E. Grant
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Cain
Financial School
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America
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