Huron Campaign Spotlight Casts Ballot for State Capital
Aberdeen papers promote Huron as the future state capital pointing to support from Jim River valley voters and past Huron favors. The piece notes Aberdeen’s ties to Pierre, Huron’s strategic position, and the expected first session in the new South Dakota legislature, with emphasis on cost and accommodations for visitors.
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Huron
Jim
Aberdee News
W. B. Sterling
Pierre
Aberdeen
Jim River
Harga
Arthur’ C. Mellette
South Dakota
Huron for the Capital Convention Debate
The article advocates Huron as the preferred location for a capital convention. It argues the city best serves the people and should be followed as the model for selecting a site, noting ongoing efforts to contact representatives.
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Huron
Five City Battle for South Dakota Capital in 1886
The 1886 race narrows to Huron Pierre Sioux Falls Chamberlain and Mitchell with Watertown out. Redfield and Huron cannot both win and the South Dakota Investment Co withdraws Redfield, backing Huron to place the capital centrally in the Jim River valley.
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Huron
Pierre
Sioux Falls
Alexandria
Chamberlain
Mitchell
Watertown
Redfield
Pierre Id Redfield
Middle
South Dakota Investment Co
Jim River Valley
Chamberlain Faces Withdrawal Claims Over Dakota Capital
A Pierre dispatch claims Chamberlain may be withdrawn and votes shifted to Pierre. The Sioux Falls Daily Press quotes Chamberlain as denying withdrawal and asserting she will remain in the race until October 1, seeking the capital of South Dakota amid political pressure and opposition.
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Onarsertais
Sioux Falls Daily Press
Pierre
Chamberlain i8
Ananias
South Dakota
Huron Favored For State Capital Over Watertown
A Pierre source claims Watertown will withdraw and Huron leads the field. The observer says Sioux Falls stays in to siphon Huron votes, while Pierre remains hopeful of capital at stake.
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Watertown
Huron
South Dakota
Pierre
Sioux Falls
Stong Falls
Dakota Grand Lodge chooses Huron as headquarters
The Dakota Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen met in Huron and chose it as the business headquarters for the state. Officials cited Huron as the most conveniently located town to conduct the Order’s work efficiently and economically.
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Haron
Huron
South Dakota
Prohibition
Farmers’ Alliance
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Convention of
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Dakota
Dakota Grand Lodge of the
Ancient Order of the United Workmen
Reprieve Rally Shifts Support Across Spink County
Hon. Coe I. Crawford arrived in Pierre to lead the Pierre headquarters. A ratification meeting at the opera house opened with the Redfield Military band, then sentiment showed division between Huron and Pierre, with Redfield and Spink County expected to favor Huron in voting.
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Huron
Coe I. Crawford
Pierre
Redfield
Opera House
Pierre Hubub
Spink County
Signatures from Delegates Vote on Capital Location
Delegates from Kingsbury Brookings and Hamlin at a judicial convention voted on capital location. Huron received 19 votes, Watertown 7, and Sioux Falls 2 amid praise for Watertown and Watertown citizens. Delegates praise Watertown and Watertown residents but favor Huron for capital.
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Watertown
Kingsbury
Brookings
Hamlin
Huron
Sioux Falls
Watera Erele
Woonsocket Capital Investment shares move on Huron Street
The Hurontte notes several shares sold on Huron streets last week for ten cents each. Much of the stock was given away, and observers believe Pierre people now feel they paid too much for the Woonsocket scheme.
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Woonsocket Capital Investment Company
Huron Streets
Pierre
Woonsocket
Observer backs Huron in capital race switch
The Redfield Observer reports Redfield withdraws from the capital contest due to lack of funds and poor odds. It pledges its unwavering support to Huron and promises a full explanation next week.
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Redfield Observer
Redfield
Observer
Not Cattle in Spink County Editorial Note
Redfield Journal argues Spink county will not vote for Redfield’s withdrawal and notes historical backing for Huron. It contrasts Spink farmers with cattle markets and questions whether Redfield’s exit shifts support to Huron or remains unsettled.
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Redfield Journal
Pierre
Spink County
Redfield
Huron
People Gainers Vote For Haron At Hanson County
In the Alexandria Journal the capital is slated to be placed at Haron and Hanson County residents would gain by voting in favor.
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Alexandria Journal
Haron
Hanson County
Whoop Up the Work Hu Ron Campaign Action
Doland Times notes a two week push to boost capital work for Hu Ron. The item outlines planned labor efforts and civic planning activities moving ahead in the near term.
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Doland Times
Huron
Huron Emerges as Only Town With Show in Jim River Valley
Spink county residents seek location in the Jim River Valley. Huron stands as the lone town in the valley with any prospect of a notable show. The passage notes local interest and the valley’s limited prospects for competition or display.
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Spink County
Jim River
Huron
Huron for the Capital Singers Rally Support
A playful column highlights Vilas Farmer praising a new tune about Huron as the capital. The piece notes widespread singing by villagers and even birds atop tall weeds, framing a local festive air.
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Vilas Farmer
Huron
Hurley Enthusiasm for Moody Mellette and Pickler
Moody and Mellette at Parker and Pickler at Hurley addressed a large farmers meeting endorsing the platform. Col Woodford joined the group while Republicans here expressed strong support for the ticket.
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Hourizy
Moody
Mellette
Pickler
Parker
Capital Choice Sparks South Dakota Debate
Boston Herald notes a wealthy land syndicate has chosen Pierre as South Dakota’s capital, a move that could settle the dispute in favor of Pierre or push the capital to another town.
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Boston Herald
South Dakota
Pierre
Wardall Emerges as Candidate for United States Senate
Political strength points to Alonzo Wardall as a United States Senate candidate with Petti-Grew considered but Wardall favored for decency and unity among Alliance officers.
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Alonzo Wardall
United States
Pettigrew
Wardall
Huron man visits Howard with good business report
Chas Zickrick traveled from Huron to spend Sunday with family in Howard. He reports strong activity at the new warehouse where the boys handle grain and coal chores.
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Chas. Zickrick
Huron
Religious liberalism debated in July Presbyter
A note from Rev. Miss Putnam quotes Henry W. Longfellow with editor approval, then attacks liberal thinkers like Unitarians. The piece lists presidents, historians, and writers such as Adams, Bancroft, Emerson, Hawthorne, Nightingale, and Dorothea Dix as liberal, urging readers to judge by fruits. It also cites Helen Williams and Sarah Flower Adams in a critical light.
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Miss Putnam
Huron
Henry W. Longfellow
Mr. Longfellow
United States
Holmes
Longfellow
Bryant
Lowell
Whittier
George Washington
John Adams
John Quincy Adams
Millard Fillmore
Chas
Summer
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George F
E. R. Hoar
Daniel Webster
George Bancroft
J. L. Motley
W. H. Prescott
Francis Parkman
Richard Hildreth
Jared Sparks
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Bayard Taylor
Louisa Alcott
Margaret Fuller
Henry Thoreau
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Helen Hunt Jackson
Jesus
Helen M. Williams
Sarah Flower
Myack Talib
Faithful Band Seeks Test for Their Belief
A noble band of men and women who believe in the Fairhood of God and the brotherhood of man but will formulate no way to test their weighty religious faith. G. Purnam.
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G. Purnam
The Master Oration at Jamestown Alert
The death of Sunset Cox marks the sunset of much wit and education in the House. His speeches were widely read and his oration on admission of new states at Huron South Dakota on July fourth remains a remarkable specimen of literary culture and oratorical ability. It is a patriotic stirring address to be read again and again.
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Cox
House of Representatives
Huron
South Dakota
West
Democratic Champion Cox Dies in New York City
Admirers across parties mourn Hon. 8S. 8S. Cox of Dakota who died at his home in New York City from acute pneumonia linked to a prior malarial fever last Tuesday evening. The announcement shocks admirers nationwide.
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Cox
Dakota
Congress
New York City
Huron Votes Over Location for Temporary Capital
Huron advocates urge residents to back Miller Presa citing practical site for a temporary capital and the fair award of a right contested in 1885 amid an omnibus bill.
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Huron
Hitchcock News welcomes Dews family to town
The W. H. Dews family arrived from Huron Saty and are now occupying rooms above the store. They are warmly welcomed as part of our community.
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Hitchcock News
W. H. Dews
Huron Saty
Frontier town notes and limited rail access cited
The passage argues the city is a remote frontier hub with six stage lines to interior points, a large trade with Indians, and a military base. It asserts Pierre lacks adequate rail infrastructure, having only one road in one direction, underscoring the town's isolation.
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Zi Pierre
Weekly Bank Statement for New York On Sept 14
The weekly bank statement shows reserve decreased to 2 903 000 dollars. Banks now hold 5 135 000 dollars in excess of legal requirements.
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New York
County Convention Names State Senator and Representatives
At the Hanson County convention in Alexandria on Saturday W. L. Logan was chosen as state senator with H. P. Benjamin and W. C. Wright named as representatives. James Baynes received the nomination for county judge.
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Hanson County
Alexandria
W. L. Logan
Be Oases
H. P. Benjamin
W. C. Wright
James Baynes
Governor Mellette in Mitchell for talks with Judge Edgerton
Governor Mellette visited Mitchell on September 16 and planned an evening speech at Avesour with Judge Edgerton. Judge Moody scheduled to speak in Mitchell on September 18.
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Edgerton
Moody
Mitchell
iAvesour
Judge Edgerton
Judge Moody
Marshall Nominations in Marshall County GOP Convention
In the Marshall county Republican convention every township sent a full delegation. Nominations named county judge J. A. McCoy of Britton, state senator Richard Williams of Langford, representatives Peter Ig of Weston and John Hovren of (text incomplete).
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Marshall
Bairtoy
Marshall County
J. A. McCoy
Britton
Richard Williams
Langford
Peter Ig
Weston
John Hovren
Prohibition Meeting At Congregational Church
Joe Critchfield spoke at the Congregational church last evening on prohibition. The audience was small but appreciative, with limited coverage in yesterday's Dany Horoatze and only brief notes of the meeting available.
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Congregational Church
Joe Critchfield
Dany Horoatze
Local Veterans Stand Before Pension Board
Warren T. Kinney of this city a member of the 13th regiment Michigan volunteers and Reuben E. Rey t Broadland formerly of the 34 were examined today by the full board of pension examiners at Dr Moody’s office.
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Warren T. Kinney
Michigan Volunteers
Reuben E. Reyt Broadland
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