Republican Ticket State Ticket Fielded With County Picks
The state ticket lists Arthur Mellette of Codington County for governor with Geo Hoffman of Walworth County and Ring Rud of Union County on the slate. W W Taylor of Spink and L C Taylor of Hanson are named for state treasurer. Conti Salmon of Sioux County heads public instruction. Dollar of Pope County named for attorney general. Slogan includes commissioners for school lands and public lands with R A Smite of Charles Mix County as lanes and statistics official.
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Arthur
Mellette
Codington County
Geo. H. Hoffman
Walworth
Union County
W. W. Taylor
Spink County
L. C. Taylor
Hanson County
Conti Salmon
Er County
Dollar
Poe
Rigen County
Lanes
R. A. Smite
Charles Mix County
Congressional and County Ticket Leaders Listed
Voters are presented with a full slate of candidates including J. A. Pickler and John R. Gamble for Congress and various county posts such as sheriff auditor treasurer register of deeds superintendent of schools clerk of the court county judge coroner and constables. Named are A B Melville M Harrison King Taylor G F Lane M P Fuller H A Palmer J L Spaulding Junn Wood and others across Faulk and Yankton counties.
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J. A. Pickler
Faulk County
John R. Gamble
Yankton County
District Assisef Aplin
J. L. Spaulding
Junn Wood
South Dakota Republicans Endorse Platform and Irrigation Plans
The SD Republican convention reaffirms the 1888 platform pledging support for Harrison and Mellette, endorses state irrigation via artesian wells, taxation and currency expansion, protection for workers, and opposition to monopolies. It calls for Australian ballot secrecy, strict election law enforcement, and continued aid to schools and lands. It also backs pension improvements for veterans and opposition to capitalist manipulation.
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South Dakota
Nationa Republican Party
Harrison
Mellette
United States
Commonwealth
Griesian
Congress
National Bank
James G. Risine
Hag Senate
National Republican Era Highlights and Civil War Milestones
A compact recap cites the party stance against slavery, election of Abraham Lincoln, the Homestead Act, Fort Sumter firing, Union gains, Emancipation of four million, surrender at Appomattox, universal male suffrage debates, and benefits for Union soldiers and orphans.
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Zrentee
People
National Republican Party
Ann Lincoln
Fort Sumpter
Tas
Appomatox
State Fair Opens Under Favorable Circumstances
State fair opens to large crowds with broad attendance and lively races. Exhibits are declared the finest seen, with the State Agricultural College of Brookings presenting notable displays. Huron headquarters host a welcoming and festive gathering for enthusiastic visitors.
Opening Day At County Fair Delights With Strong Exhibits
The Daily News reports light but solid attendance as wind and dust challenge the fair. Fanny O of Aberdeen wins the green trot $200 purse after two heats with Black Jo and Theodore B close behind. Midnight wins the running race, with Dan D of Pierre in second and Honest Tom of Vermillion third. Agricultural hall shows solid county and private displays. Art and Woman's halls fill fast with notable oil paintings and photos. Brookings State Agricultural College exhibit praised as unmatched. Notes say horse judges from far away deem the fair’s horse department outstanding and band concerts drew large crowds at Huron headquarters and the Sherman House.
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Daily News
Fanny
Aberdeen
Theodore
DeSmet
Frank Cadwell
Ipswich
Midnifht
Dan D
Pierre
Honest Tom
Vermillion
Clay
Hughes
Davison
Brown
Woman’s Department
Art Hall
State Agricultural College
Brookings
Mrs Hoyt Dead Widow of Dakota Pioneer
Yaxxton September 10. Mrs Melancthon Hoyt widow of Dr Hoyt the first Dakota Territory preacher is dead at 83. She was among the oldest settlers arriving in 1860 and widely known throughout the northwest.
Jennie Chandler Loses Entry Cancellation Affirmed
Assistant Secretary Chandler today affirmed the decision of Commissioner Graff cancelling the entry of Jennie Chandler for the northeast quarter of section 26 township 104.
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Chandler
Graff
Jennie Chandler
Land Claim Cancelled for Nonresidence in Mitchell South Dakota
Judge Graff cancelled the entry north of range 62 in the Mitchell South Dakota land district after finding the claimant did not reside continuously on the land. The action underscores residency requirements for land claims and the cancellation as enforceable.
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Range 62
Mitchell
S. D. Land District
Graff
Clay County Fair Opens with Large Crowd and Suffrage Lecture
The Clay County fair began on September 10 with a large crowd similar to prior years. Entries are strong in stock and fruits. Rev. Annie B. Shaw, a women’s suffrage advocate, lectured on the fair grounds and later at the Congregational church in support of her cause.
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Clay County
Annie B. Shaw
Congregational Church
Young Man Shot and Killed Near Hitchcock
George Gee, about 20, of Hitchcock vicinity, was accidentally shot Tuesday afternoon. He had been in the hay field and, while unloading a shotgun from a wagon, a barrel discharged under his chin, killing him almost instantly. He is the son of Leonard Gee, a prominent local farmer.
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George Gee
Hitchcock
Young Gee
Hey Field
Leonard Gee
Senator Pettigrew Seeks Action on Tutte Indian Lands
Wastineton reports Senator Pettigrew pressing for department action over ceded lands in the Tutte Indian reservation. With department officers and officials away, including Secretary Noble and Indian Commissioner Morgan, no progress is made. Visitors Charles B. Kennedy of Madison and J. Bailey of Sioux Falls are seen in Washington.
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Wastineton
Pettigrew
Tutte
Noble
Morgan
Charles B. Kennedy
Madison
J. i Bailey
Sioux Falls
S. D
Washington
Reed Returns to Capitol After Election Victory
Reed arrived in Washington and went to his room at the Capitol around 11 o clock. He did not respond to the ser vices at the door and Burrows called the house to order. He was greeted warmly by Republicans and Democrats and held an impromptu reception. A floral desk design featured a gavel and the Maine pine tree. Reed hosted a lunch for about 11 members including committee chairmen involved in the Maine campaign.
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Reed
Wasuixaron
Washington
Capitol
Burrows
House
Maine
Dakota and Kentucky duel in ten mile equestrienne race
At the state fair in St Patt the ten mile championship race drew a large audience. Jennie Rush of Kentucky and Villa Poole of Dakota rode alternately with frequent horse changes. Poole led late but Rush won the ten miles and the purse of 1000 dollars despite Rush suffering a head bruise from a fall.
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Dakota
Kentucky
St. Patt
Northwest
Jennie Rush
Villa Poole
Miss Poole
Sto
Miss Rush
Saad
Chief Clerk Edward C Fowler Named Interim First Assistant Postmaster General
Edward C Fowler designated to serve as first assistant postmaster general for ten days or until a successor to Clarkson is appointed. The move names Fowler to interim duties pending formal appointment decisions.
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Edward C. Fowler
Clarkson
Special I C C Commissioner Visits City on Rail Matters
F G Krotoh, a special commissioner of the Interstate Commerce Commission, was in the city today to look into railroad matters. The commission aims to protect public interests by sending a roaming official to oversee such issues.
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F. G. Krotohmet
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Gamble to the Front at Republican Rally
Hon. J. BR. Gamble the Republican candidate for congress spoke at a rally on Sept. 15. He reviewed the party tariff record, rebutted Democratic calamity arguments, and denounced independents. The speech was well received and filled with facts and strong arguments.
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Gamble
Panzer
J. BR. Gamble
Con
State Congregational Churches reject Yankton sole college demand
After two days of discussion the South Dakota State Association of Congregational churches refused Yankton college’s request to be the only state college. The body endorsed both Yankton and Redfield colleges, noting their distant fields and the decision affecting Central Dakota education.
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Sioux Fall
State Association of Congregational Churches of
South Dakota
Yankton College
Yankton
Redfield
Central Dakota
Madison Ball Team Wins 12 to 7 at Home
Lake County notes from Huron detail Madison’s 12 to 7 victory and several races including Fanchon of Sioux Falls and Sleepy George of Madison. An accident during a running heat injured a spectator’s mother and damaged a horse and vehicle, while a political rally hints at support for Huron.
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Lake County
Huron
Madison
Madison Ball
Fanchon
Sioux Falls
Sleepy George
John Brocier
Pontiac
Brocier
Avor
Huyon
Hee
Treasury orders return of unlawfully in United States Chinese
The collector at El Paso was informed that the law for excluding Chinese contemplates their return to China or the country of origin. Chinese adjudged unlawfully within the United States should be returned via the port of Francisco, California, as the most convenient exit from the district.
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Treasury Department
el Paso
Tex
China
United States
Francisco
Cal
Sunday Dinners Highlight Local Politics and Travel
In the Sioux Falls Press note dated Sept 15 Hon Ethereal Wilson will represent the republicans of this district in the next legislature. The session opens in Haron and the judge will often return home for Sunday dinners.
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Hitchcoch Cor
Sioux Falls
Ethereal Wilson
Haron
Alsiner
Wyoming State Republicans Sweep Ticket in Election
Washington reports the Wyoming race gave the full Republican state ticket and Congressman a near two thousand vote majority and a large legislative victory.
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Wyoming
Washinaton
Postoffice Established at Laon on Sioux Reservation
Rep Pickler saw a post office established on the Sioux reservation about twenty eight miles west of Pierre. The office is named Laon with Devpreaux appointed postmaster at Vapalion.
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Wasuinerox
Pickler
Laon
Pierre
Vapalion
Devpreaux
Brilliant and Masterly Republican Speeches in Canton
Canton September 12 state campaign opened with Hon. O. B. as chair. Gifford introduced candidate John R. Gamble and urged strong support. Gamble spoke on state party issues with facts and arguments. Shannon defended Republican policy and reciprocity, Steiner delivered the closing remarks. Committee appointed to plan irrigation measures. county commissioners Howell Ali and Ira D. Clark to report in two weeks.
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Canton
Congress
Gifford
John R. Gamble
Gamble
Judge Gifford
Agnanimous
Blaine
A. G. Steiner
Ian Wells
James
Hitchcock
Will Have Fish The Various Lakes of South Dakota To Have Fish
Mitchell Oelrichs Pierre Armour Water town Huron Redfield Faulkton are among lakes to be stocked by fish commission cars. Perch crappie carp and sunfish will be released with visits possible to additional lakes in October.
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Wasmixaton
Io Dakota
Issaelin
Mitchell
Oelrichs
Pierre
Armour
Watertown
Huron
Redfield
Faulkton
South Dakota
Republicans Awake In Davison County Picnic
Davison county Republicans held a campaign picnic with about 200 attendees. Speeches were given by H. Peston and A. E. Hitchcock. The event was described as a good success. The next picnic will be near Mt. Vernon on September 18.
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Davison
Davison County
H. ©. Preston
A. E. Hitchcock
Mt. Vernon
First Wyoming election amid Australian ballot system
The Wyoming election opened with high enthusiasm though likely a small turnout. The Australian ballot and registration were new, but a missed clause on registering voters reduced turnout. Carey, Republican, led in delegate race. Republicans claim a 1,500 edge, Democrats 800.
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Wyoming
Culvenne
Wyo
Carey
Congress
Irrigation Talk by Rev Ira D Clark in Leola
The Rev Ira D Clark addressed McPherson county citizens at Leola on irrigation. He gave an account of the Aberdeen convention and spoke at the Monday evening gathering.
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McPherson County
Leola
Ira D. Clark
Two-Thirds Favor Huron in State Capital Race
A Yanktor reporter for the Minneapoli Tribune reports surveys across the state show sentiment shifting toward Huron as the future capital. Interviews with traveling men indicate over two thirds favor Huron, predicting it will win despite Pierre being pressed by supporters.
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Morement
Minneapoli Tribune
Ing
Sentimen
Pierre
Huron
Pierze
Alex
Mitch
Fragmentary 19th Century Wisconsin Mayoral Note
Fragmented OCR mentions Isconsin and antediluvian terms with references to Topeka Kansas and Grand Lodge. Text notes a meeting in Topeka and a disease, with scattered names Dixon Nazn and democrats in nomina and a platform.
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The
Grand Lodge
Topeka
Kan
Nazn
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A. B. Melville
Representatives
BF. Esc
M. Harrison, King
Taylor
G. F. Lane
M. PF
Fuller
H. A. Palmer
Curtis
I. FP
Nickell
E. H. Boos
F. E. Grant
N.C. Estey
P. A. Bliss
O. A. Cheney
Toland
Chas, Lamphere
W. D. Hamilton
F. Rhodes
Republican Platform
Eagar
State Agricultural College of Brookings
Canada
Onesson Saninas
New York
Park Theatre
Li Kopp
Broadway
F . Kopp
Wrox
W. Phipps
Brus Electric Lght Company
Th Theatre
Isconsin
Ton County
Bithday
Dixon
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