Freight rates cut for hard coal to Missouri river points
The Huronite notes a $1 per ton cut in hard coal freight charges to Missouri river destinations. South Dakota reports a record corn crop with no frost damage. Citizens urged to sign a petition for parkland. Local note mentions Prosperity affecting newspaper staff and updates from Andover Gazette and Halliday.
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Missouri River
South Dakota
Raynes
The
Andover Gazette
Blake
Halliday
Fifth Circuit Republicans to Renominate Judge Campbell
The Republicans of the fifth circuit will meet at Groton Wednesday and renominate Judge Campbell. The people will re elect him in November.
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Groton
Campbell
McKinley Absence Roils Parties as Washington Gaps Grow
Democrats in office find comfort in McKinley’s extended absence while thousands of Republicans fear the leadership gap and seek to succeed him, underscoring partisan tensions during his absence.
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McKinley
Washington
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul rail line earns nearly twice Northwestern
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway shows almost equal mileage in South Dakota to the OC and NW and earns about two dollars to the Northwestern's one, according to the railroad commission.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
South Dakota
Northwestern
Railroad Commission
Kingsbury Republicans Back Whiting as Judicial Candidate
Kingsbury county Republicans chosen a Whiting delegation for the circuit judicial convention and declared Mr. Whiting as the first last and only choice of Kingsbury Republicans for judge.
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Kingsbury County
Whiting
Dairy Interests Steady as Wheat Rises to a Dollar
South Dakota dairy interests stay on steady footing amid wheat nearing one dollar a bushel. Farmers who recognize the value of the cow will resist the dollar wheat craze and keep dairy on the farm.
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South Dakota
Douglas Republicans Send Delegations to Scotland Convention
The Roberts faction carried Douglas County as the Johnson faction contesting delegation backs W. E. Tipton of Douglas County for nomination.
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Douglas County
Scotland
Roberts
Johnson
W. E. Tipton
Railroads oppose three cent passenger rate in South Dakota
About sixty percent of railroad passenger receipts in South Dakota come from mileage book sales, showing weak demand for a three cent fare and surprising that the railroads resist such a cut.
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South Dakota
Cuban policy calls for swift action on Cuban batcheries
The public across political lines desires the current administration to end the Cuban batcheries in Cuba. They want decisive measures regardless of method and insist on prompt action.
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Cuba
Coal trust eyed to curb frost in six months
The piece argues the coal trust will curb Jack Frost's effects in the Northwest for the next half year, noting doubt about any single power controlling weather yet decrying the coal trust's sway in a free country.
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Coal Trust
Jack Frost
Coal Trusts
Plowman Fails to Win Nomination in Deadwood Circuit
Judge Plowman loses renomination fight in the Deadwood circuit. Republicans see strong odds for candidate Rice amid a bitter Moore Plowman faction, with Moore’s defeat viewed as nearly certain.
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Plowman
Deadwood
Rice
Moore
Bryan praised for plain duty at wreck
The account notes Bryan’s rescue work at the railroad wreck is not extraordinary but reflects the common citizen response. It argues idol worship of him is excessive while affirming he acted as any American would have in the same crisis.
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Bryan
Public Examiner Taylor Under Fire From Local Paper
The Letcher Blade criticizes Public Examiner Taylor and questions his capabilities while noting General Taylor is better known in South Dakota. The Auditor's paper is urged to await judicial findings in ongoing suits before commenting further. The critique hints at broader systemic issues and local political tensions.
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Taylor
Genrat Taylor
South Dakota
Maylew
General Taylor
Insurance Clerk An derson Blamed in Shortage Claims
The report accuses an insurance clerk named An derson of being responsible for Mr. Taylor’s shortage claims. The system is described as rotten and careless, implying widespread misconduct or failure in control.
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Anderson
Taylor
Editorial backs possible extra session to tackle capital question
The Sioux Falls Press floats the likelihood of an extra legislative session. The Huronite deems it unnecessary but expects the governor to urge resubmission of the capital issue if called. It notes Governor Lee Grigsby Lockhart Crane Roddle Phillips and all state officers understand the need for such a step.
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Sioux Falls
Lee
Grigsby
Lockhart
Crane
Roddle
Phillips
Report on auditor Taylor draws widening interest
The Huronite notes General Taylor, public examiner, issued a report after inspecting the auditor's office. It highlights conservatism and honesty of state auditor Hipple, and the paper refrains from detailed discussion until a full review is possible.
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Taylor
Huronite
Hipple
Judge Carland Grants Temporary injunction in Palmer bill case
The railroad corporations secure a temporary injunction from Judge Carland delaying the Palmer bill. Critics call him a corporation judge, but supporters say he acted according to law and facts. The piece notes Carland backed Bryan in the last campaign.
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Carland
Palmer
Carlana
Bryan
Brutal killing of 21 miners by Hazelton sheriff
A fiery editorial condemns the Hazelton Pa massacre where 21 miners were killed by sheriff deputies. It argues strong arms must punish murderers, urges legal protection for striking workers, and states the law protects the weak, not the powerful.
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Hazelton
Huronite urged Ed Kennedy for U S marshal post
The Franklin Record notes Ed Kennedy of Eureka seeks appointment as U S marshal. Kennedy served Aug 1862 to Jun 1865 in Company O, 139th Pennsylvania Volunteers, part of 1st Brigade 2nd Division 6th Corps Army of the Potomac. He is a charter member of Post No. 3, Department of Pennsylvania.
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Ed. Kennedy
Eureka
Kennedy
G. A. R. Post
Famlkton
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Army of the Potomac
Department of Pennsylvania
Independent Land Ownership Through South Dakota Farms
The writer argues that a tenant farmer in Iowa Missouri and other states could buy a good South Dakota farm with one year’s rent and crop income. A single year’s harvest would cover the farm price and thereafter the farmer would own land whose value grows yearly, achieving independence.
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Iowa
Itilisois
South Dakota
South Dakota offers dream of farm home and debt freedom
The article touts South Dakota as fertile cheap land with strong livability. It cites a farmer in the county who expects to harvest 4 000 bushels of wheat worth 33 000, enough to pay all debts and leave 1 500 cash, arguing many farmers will clear mortgages this year. It markets schools churches neighbors markets rail links and mail service as reasons to relocate now.
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South Dakota
East
Hozonite
Daily Mail
Dakota Farm Prosperity Sparks Optimism Across Dakotas
The Argus Leader notes North Dakota values farm products at about 66 million dollars for 1897, with per person figures around 280. South Dakota is estimated near 100 million. Wheat lags but corn and other staples rise. the split of the Dakota territory is lamented as an unrealized larger empire.
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North Dakota
Wonderfa. Com
South Dakota
Dakota
Dakotas
Protests Against Beadle County Primary Delegates Choice
A speaker criticizes Republicans for empowering the county committee to select delegates to the Groton judicial convention, arguing the primary system should vest elective power in party members and warning that juicy interests and public welfare hang on each delegate’s vote.
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Borror Uvronire
Ring
Groton
Beadle County
Commonwealth
Bryanism Fades as Treasury Reserve Rises and Jobs Grow
The piece contrasts 1896 and 1897 conditions, noting the gold reserve near 142 to 143 million this August and growing, while last year fear and joblessness defined the mood. It argues Bryanism no longer inspires dread and cites 1,000,000 more employed since October.
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Bryan
St. Louis
Treasury
Treasury Reserve
Aia
First District Republican Convention Notice
A Republican convention will be held at Walters Schoolhouse Liberty township on September 24 at 2:00 PM to nominate a commissioner for the first district. Representation by township includes Barrett 2, Foster 2, Banner 3, Cavour 4, Liberty 2, Milford 2, Iowa 2.
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Walter's School House
Liberty Township
Barrett
Foster
Banner
Cavour
Liberty
Milford
Iowa
Huronire Defends Republican Committee Delegates Choice
The Huronire supports the Republican central committee action to appoint delegates without a primary. It argues the committee exercised power not granted by the people but with reluctance and good motives. Jadge Campbell remains unopposed. primaries would likely draw few outside votes.
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Huronire
Carter
Republican Central Committee
Jadge Campbell
Huron
Sore Head's Head Tip in Brookings Register
A Brookings Register item claims Hoo. C. X. Seward of Watertown will be the Castlewood convention nominee while A. B. Kittredge backs Sherwood sod Englesby for Watertown land office. S.A. Keenan of Clark is named nominee of the people's party.
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Brookings Register
Hoo. C. X. Seward
Watertown
Castlewood
A. B. Kittredge
Sherwood Sod Englesby
S.A. Keenan
Clark
People’s Party
Charlie Ailen
Judge Andrews
Northwestern Elevator Co Storage Rates at Yale and Huron
Storage charges for receiving, delivering and 15 days storage set at 2 cents. For each extra 15 days within first three months add 0.5 cent per bushel. After three months, 0.5 cent per thirty days or fraction. Annual maximum storage 7 cents. O.f A. Maanuson, V. Pt.
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Northwestern Elevator Co
Yale
Huron
O.f A. Maanuson
V. Pt
Weather reports show warm week with late corn damage eased
U S Weather Bureau Huron South Wakoota reports week ending September 13 1897 had above normal temperatures with some very warm days and hot winds. Rain and fair weather averted drought in many counties while late corn ripened too rapidly and suffered some shrinkage though most early corn escaped frost. Potatoes and millet crops praised. grazing and hay damaged by rains in places.
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Missouri River
Aurora
Bon Homme
Brule
Charles Mix
Clark
Deuel
Douglas
Edmunds
Fall River
Hughes
Hutchinson
Hyde
Jerauld
Kingsbury
Lawrence
Lake
Lincoln
McCook
Moody
Pennington
Presho
Sanborn
Turner
Union
Yankton
Pike and perch abundant at Lake Kampeska near Watertown
Pike and perch are caught in Lake Kampeska near Watertown South Dakota with pike especially plentiful. The lake attracts anglers though not as heavily fished as top resorts. Water town offers good hotel and boarding house accommodations and reasonable livery. For details contact agent Chicago Northwestern Railway Watertown SD.
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Lake Kampeska
Watertown
South Dakota
Chicago & North-Western Ba Y
Summer rates to Tracy Lake Chetek area resort
Promote summer travel via the C and N W railway to Tracy and Lake Chetek. Highlights fishing hunting and affordable hotel and livery accommodations. Lists Currant Lake Siegel Fremont Serah Bear Long Buffalo Iron Beauty Willow Isabella and Clear Lakes with abundant fish and game including prairie chickens snipe ducks and geese.
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Tracy
Lake Chetek
Mina
Currant Lake
Lake Siegel
Lake Fremont
Lake Serah
Bear Lakes
Long Lake
Buffalo Lake
Iron Lake
Beauty Lake
Willow Lake
Lake Isabella
Clear Lake
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