Huron Versus Pierre Debate for State Capital
The argument promotes Huron as the central, accessible capital, noting most southern counties would reach Huron more easily than Pierre, and urging voters to choose Huron over competitive towns like Pierre Redfield Watertown Sioux Falls Mitchell Chamberlain. It emphasizes a straight path to a central seat of power and condemns impractical schemes.
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Buffalo County
Brule County
Huron
Pierre
Beadle County
Missouri
Chamberlain
Redfield
Watertown
Siooux Falls
Huron Emerges as Capital Candidate Rising Support
The outside press reports growing sentiment for Huron as capital. Developments in recent days boost confidence with letters from key workers urging involvement. Legal guarantees and large real estate investments signal rising local commitment, including substantial property transfers since Saturday.
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Huron
Rousing call against wrong location sparks debate
A heated plea urges unity for a proper Pierre site amid chaotic talk of protesting wild Indians. The speaker cautions against rash action and warns that rushing will not help. The message calls for calm and collective action.
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Prence
Pierre
Bread Prohibition Debate in Watertown Democrat Voice
The Watertown Democrat notes a sharp volley from liquor apologists about bread and alcohol. It questions how to manage bread with alcohol strength akin to port wine and calls for bread to be prohibited, reflecting ongoing temperance pressure.
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Watertown Democrat
Bitter opposition to constitutional prohibition in Hughes county
Dispatches report broad anti prohibition sentiment in Hughes county with no newspaper, candidate, or party leader supporting it. Analysts warn the clause will pass, while local influence grows and markets show a glut as prices fall despite good transport.
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Pregre
Hughés County
Pierre
Sand Creek Fair Set Near Wessington on 25th and 26th
The Sand Creek neighborhood near Wessington will hold a two day fair on the 25th and 26th with horse and man speed events and a broad exhibit of stock and products for local visitors.
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Sand Creek
Wessington
Prohibitionists urged to prepare for October election
The writer calls for earnest, persistent effort to win the prohibi tion amendment on the first Tuesday in October 1880. He warns of fraud and urges business leaders ministers teachers and Christian women to vigilantly safeguard every vote and work until the last ballot is cast.
Hank McBride Bets On Rivalry With Kep At Miller Press
The Aurora Times notes Hank McBride, an artist, promises to rival Kep of the Miller Press, positioning his illustrated sheet as a bold new challenger.
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The
Aurora Times
Hank” McBride
Kep
Miller Press
German Claimant Fawnie Verton Seeks Minneapolis Site
A German claimant named Mas. Fawnie Verton asserts ownership of a site in Minneapolis. Officials express concern she may fail to prove up on the large mill site proposal.
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Fawnie Verton
Germany
Minneapolis
Demo speeches announced for Wessington Wednesday
Hon Manis Taylor M O Harless and others are announced for a demonstration and speeches at Wessington Wednesday evening of this week.
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Manis Taylor
M. O. Harless
Wessington
Saloon Keeper Accuses Politician in Mouth Dust Incident
A saloon keeper and onlookers report a politician placing a hand over his mouth then into the dust at the door, prompting calls for accountability and a formal confrontation over conduct at the establishment.
Tax fairs and camp meetings delayed by a month
The notice notes events scheduled for a later date than planned and laments rain that would have aided the gatherings if held earlier.
Union Entry Sought by Louis Daxora in Harmony with Administration
Louis Daxora advocates joining the Union in thorough harmony with the in power administration. He argues the move will proceed smoothly and align with current policy goals.
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Louis Daxora
Union
Administration i
Firebox Two Weeks From Today Pushes Column Forward
A local column editor announces a two week schedule shift and urges readers to follow the upcoming installments. The note underscores ongoing series coverage and timely updates for the community.
Indian Reservations Dominate South Dakota Lands
South Dakota maps show over 75 percent of lands west of Pierre as wild Indian reservations with half permanently so. The piece predicts little change for a century and warns the state capital should stay distant from Indian wards due to ongoing grievances and civilization debate.
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South Dakota
Pierre
Commonwealth
Rich Joke on W T Love Sparks Pierre Laugh Riot
Tur Pierre Capital reports a joke about W T Love of Huron that delighted Pierre residents last Thursday night. The note says Love has not been in Pierre within sixty days, adding to the humor for local readers.
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Pierre
W. T. Love
Huron
Will
Editor's Prank Hints Mitchell in Capital Race
The piece mocks the Mitchell Republican editor by suggesting Mitchell aims for the capital race. It urges forward-looking support for Huron, claiming a breeze will reveal Huron advancing under the wire toward the goal.
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Mitchell Republican
Mitchell
Ralph
Huron
Minnekahta Herald News Note From Hot Springs
The Minnekahta Herald, the last South Dakota born paper, issued at Hot Springs by F. D. Evans, presents four fine appearances. It shows no stated political or religious bias and targets Hot Springs for the capital, with a note of good fortune.
Sawyer Rules in Nagle Habeas Case Discharges Nagle
Judge Jovar Sawyer renders decision in Nagle habeas corpus case and releases Nagle from custody. Court finds the shooting of Terry by Nagle to be proper in the line of official duty.
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Jovar Sawyer
Nagle
Terry
Huron in the Race for the Capital
Tomorrow morning's Weekiy Hu ronirE notes Huron's strong showing as it moves toward the lead in the race with many laps ahead and a notable push toward the capital.
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Huron
Wing family mourns death of young Weslington man
Lorrie Cuarvey youngest son of Dr and Mrs W R Wing of Weslington died after a long illness of consumption this Wednesday morning.
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Lorrie Cuarvey
W. R. Wing
Wessington
Nomination of Judge Axprews by Watertown Republicans
Hon J O Axprews is nominated by the Republicans of the Watertown circuit for judge. His election is assured.
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J. O. Axprews
Watertown
Exposition Building Fire at St Jo Missouri Damages Noted
The grand Exposition building at St. Jo Missouri with contents banned on Sunday night. The loss is over a quarter of a million.
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Chas.s. Johnson
Nebraska
Alaska
St. Jo
Missouri
Birds and liberty in Russian tales praised by critics
A review discusses Tourgenieff and Dostoevsky in two stories about birds and captivity. It praises the quail and the released eagle as symbols of empathy, freedom, and universal genius, urging readers to feel nature with humane reverence rather than sterile curiosity. It also notes tributes to Samuel S. Cox by Lewis Baker and the St. Paul Globe, highlighting Cox's public service and influence on census matters and western park preservation.
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Tourgenieff
Desdemona
Siberia
Siberian
Dostoieffsky
Brake
Shelle
Austin
Swinburne
Lewis Baker
St. Paul
Ir. Baker
Spiri
Samuel Sullivan Cox
Cox
Hi Ory
Mereven
Life Saving Service
Congress
Yellowstone Basin
Park
Great Northwest
Drexel Family Wealth From Painter to Money Power
From modest beginnings as a portrait painter to a vast fortune Drexel and Co. leveraged early ventures and investments. Francis Drexel grew the empire, with his sons Francis Anthony Joseph expanding it further. By late figures, Francis senior left about 25 million, Joseph 8 thousand, and Anthony an estimated 20 to 50 million.
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Drexel & Co
Uni
Francis Drexel
Eal
Phin
Drexel Realite
Philadel 7
Francis
Anthony
Joseph
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Boy confronts bald eagle in Sylvan Lakes woods
Charles Bartlett, a young hunter, fought a bald eagle after wounding it near Sylvan Lakes. The bird swooped, attacked with talons and beak, and pinned him by the lake as he struggled to flee. He managed to break free and escape.
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Charles Bartlett
Sylvan Lakes
Bartlett
Te Lake
Bird
Local Notices and Worldly Visits Highlight Summer Plans
Pal and Campbell county traveler C M Wilson heads to Campbell county. Capt Fassett of Hitchcock visits the city. Kent couple return from Chicago. Dan Maratta boards to Fargo. Jake Schatzel Jr registers at the Kent house. Charles Wells and Mollie Jeffries perform in The Noble Outcast tonight. Mrs J J George visits De Smst before California. Charles Price canvasses Faulkton county. Chas Sauer leaves for West Superior Wisconsin to settle. Mr and Mrs M Smith visit daughter Mrs F G Wilde. Y's meet Miss Fannie Taylor Friday evening. Rain and warm days boost fall plowing progress. R H Allen and wife from Rockford Ill leave SD capital with good impressions.
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C. S. Fassett
Hitchcock
Chicago
Dan Maratta
Fargo
Jake Schatzel, Jr
Sioux Falls
Kent House
Charles Wells
Mollie Jeffries
J. J. George
California
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Faulkton
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