Pettigrew's Machine Holds Steady at Mitchell Corner
Pettigrew's device functioned reliably at Mitchell street as reported in local notes. No faults or slips were detected.
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Pettigrew
Mitchell
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1899
Page
5
State prosperity silences calamity critics except Ayers and Cochrane
The report notes strong prosperity in the state, while singling out Tom Ayers and Stacy Cochrane as the remaining critics amid broad approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Ayers
Stacy Cochrane
Illinois Central Railroad year end profits posted
The Illinois Central railroad reported gross receipts of 28 114 689 for the past year with operating expenses of 18 203 282 leaving 10 090 000 for the stockholders.
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Illinois Central Railroad
McKinley May Visit South Dakota, Kee Seeks Public View
President McKinley may tour South Dakota soon. Andrew Kee will gauge how locals view their noble president during the visit or after it.
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McKinley
South Dakota
Andrew Kee
State committee to France over Dreyfus matter
The state reception committee, having pacified the First South Dakota Regiment, should now be sent to France and wave their soothing palms over the Dreyfus matter.
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South Dakota
France
Dreyfus
Rail contest heats up in southeast Wisconsin battle
The Milwaukee and Great Northern railways clash for territory in the southeastern part of the state. Jim Hill currently holds the upper hand in the dispute.
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Milwaukee and
Great Northern Railways
Jim Hill
Governor Lee Welcomes Boys at San Francisco Speech
The populist press notes Governor Lee welcoming the boys in San Francisco as the reception grows. It suggests they should act honorably and parallels reception to his Huron speech of 1866. The item emphasizes public response and expected conduct.
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Lee
San Francisco
Political party rebrands mask same platform says critic
Critics claim the party changes its name to appear different while maintaining the same policies and leadership. The message argues the shift is a rebranding not a real transformation.
Congressman Gamble Seen as Peace Maker in San Francisco
The article notes Congressman Gamble acting as a peace maker in San Francisco and suggests a person nicknamed Bob may be practicing the art to be better prepared for future legislative work in 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamble
San Francisco
Bob
Pettigrew Delays Advance By Riling Mitchell Socialists
Pettigrew counseled Kidd and followers against rushing their lines, prompting a stand by Mitchell socialists but delaying the advance. The exchange shows Pettigrew steering the pace of action amid intra group tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Pettigrew
Kidd
Warne s and Stover fail to gain glory in pacific SD regiment
The piece argues Warne s and Stover cannot claim consolation from the pacific resolution of the First South Dakota regiment troubles. Col Frost is singled out as the true hero, praised for his duties as commander from the voyage to San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warnes
Stover
Pacific
South Dakota
Frost
Sand
San Francisco
Populists Critique War in the Philippines and Monrovia Doctrine
Populists in Mitchell denounce the Philippines war as a repudiation of independence and an assault on liberty. They warn it ties the hands of the republic and mirrors imperial despotism hidden in democracy, urging South Dakotan voters to oppose the proposition without entanglements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillippines
Mitchell
South Africa
South Dakota
Huronite Rebukes Sioux Falls Press Over Manila Travel Charge
The Huronite denounces the Sioux Falls Press for lying about M. L. Fox of Sioux Falls and his Manila trip. It claims Fox traveled at his own expense and that the journey caused no state cost, while defending his semi official position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Fox
Sioux Falls
Manila
Reforming the Press Faces Self Destruction Claim
A critic argues that the Press has grown mad and bent on self-destruction while the Hvronite urges reform. The piece laments the erosion of truth honor and decency and warns of the gods’ anger as deadly work passes through media.
Supreme Court not controlled by populists praised in liquor ruling
The state lauds the Supreme Court for overturning Judge Moore on a liquor law, arguing lawyers on the bench guard against partisan influence. It notes the court’s nonpartisan stance despite individual Republican ties and asks what more is needed.
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Supreme Court of
Moore
Supreme Court
Caesar
Caesar’s
Washburn Pettigrew trust duty idea gains support
The suggestion that congress should curb certain trusts by repealing duties on tariff protected articles to invite foreign competition is praised as sound and practical. Originating with Senator Pettigrew and discussed during the Dingley tariff debate, it is viewed as a step toward breaking trusts that restrain production and fix prices.
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Washburn
Congress
Pettigrew
Senate
Houronire
Reform judges Ride West at Mitchell Convention
The piece notes Judges Moore and McGee from the western district attending a reform convention in Mitchell, claiming their presence shows political partisanship in a reformist party. It questions the integrity of a party led by anti railroad figures and compares it to earlier reform efforts.
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Missouri
Mitchell
Moore
Aguinaldo
Levi McGee
Judge McGee
Judge Moore
Jim Hill
Loucks
Lawyer Mr Smith Shown Unfit For Judge Role
A Sturgis Record note criticizes attorney Mr Smith based in Rapid saying his grasp of fundamental law is poor and his sociability is present but unfit to be a supreme judge. the piece argues the people should not elect him.
Half Rate Excursion Tickets to State Fair at Yankton
Excursion tickets sold at one fare for round trip from September 23 to 29 with return by September 30. Tickets available via Chicago and North Western Railway agents. Excerpt notes sale to Yankton state fair via North Western Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Dissolution of Rice and Wherton Firm Transfer to H J Rice
Notice states the firm Rice and Wherton is dissolved and H J Rice takes over all property and goodwill. All debts owed to Rice and Wherton must be paid to H J Rice, who assumes prior obligations. Dated August 30 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice & Wherton
H. J. Rice
S. E. Wuorrton
Cucumbers For Pickling Sold At 35 Cents Per Hundred
Joy Bros offer medium cucumbers for pickling at 35 cents per hundred at store and gardens. Local shoppers can stock up on economical produce for canning and salads.
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Joy Bros
Assault on Rev S D Works shocks Huron friends
A Mankato dispatch reports Rev S D Works former Baptist pastor of Huron was assaulted on a crowded street after a bargain to close local gambling venues for street fair week. He faulted police for lax pursuit and met with Mayor Currin as tensions rose over gambling disputes and a separate loss at a Clinton Iowa table. The mayor paused action pending review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mankato
Pioneer Press
S. D. Works
Baptist Church
the Baptist Church
Wm. Blatt
Wheel of Fortune
Harry Brant
Clinton
Iowa
Minnesota Attorney General restricts vaccination order
Attorney General Douglas informs the Minnesota state board of health that its school entry vaccination order cannot be enforced. The law allows excluding children from public schools in smallpox danger, but the board is urged to exercise discretion. He finds the law constitutional yet sees no current threat of smallpox.
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St. Paul
Douglas
State Board of Health
Health Board
Elkes Breaks 1-Hour Track Record In Philadelphia
Harry Elkes, champion middle distance rider, set a 1 hour world record at Woodside park on a one-third mile board track, covering 36 miles 747 yards. The French champion Edouard Taylore previously held 1 hour mark at 35 miles 690 yards.
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Philadelphia
Harry Elkes
Woodside Park
Edouard Taylore
France
Taylore
Elkes
Pillsbury Dead Pioneer in Northwest Flour Industry
Charles Alfred Pillsbury a founder of Minneapolis flour milling and longtime Northwest leader died at 4 45 p m in Minneapolis He traveled Europe and Egypt a year ago due to heart disease Born October 3 1842 in Warner New Hampshire he built four mills including the world leading Pillsbury A mill and served ten years as state senator from Hennepin County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Charles Alfred Pillsbury
Northwest
Mr. Pillsbury
Atlantic
Pillsbury
Europe
Egypt
Warner
Merrimac County
New Hamshire
Dartmouth College
Montreal
Mary A. Stinson
Goffstown
N. H
St. Anthony Falls
George A. Pillsbury
John
Hennepin County
Rider Haggard Takes Incognito Trip To Alaska
English novelist Rider Haggard sails for Alaska with Lord Ernest Hamilton as part of an English mining syndicate operating in the Atlia district. The pair travel incognito to the remote venture.
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Rider Haggard
Alaska
Vancouver
B. C
Jury awards $2500 in malpractice case in Brainerd
In Brainerd Minnesota on September 18 the jury found for Margaret K Martin administratrix in her malpractice suit against Walter Courtney and set damages at $2500 This is the second trial of the case.
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Brainerd, Minn
Margaret K. Martin
Administratrix
Walter Courtney
Tkis
Excursion Tickets to Lake Chetek Tracy Now on Sale
The North Western line offers reduced summer fares from Huron with Friday and Saturday round trips at 5.00 dollars returnable Tuesday, and daily 7.95 dollar round trips valid up to thirty days. Lake Chetek as a seasonal resort features hunting and fishing with hotels and stables nearby. Accessible lakes include Current Lake Siegel Fremont Sarah Bear Long Buffalo Iron Beauty Willow Isabella and Clear.
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North-Western Line
Huron
Lake Chetek
Current Lake
Lake Siegel
Fremont
Lake Sarah
Bear Lake
Long Lake
Buffalo Lake
Iron Lake
Beauty Lake
Willow Lake
Lake Isabella
Clear Lake
Exhumation of Maceo and Gomez Remains Held in Havana
A large crowd gathered at Rejucal for the exhumation of General Antonio Maceo and Francisco Gomez, son of General Maximo Gomez. Two thousand traveled by special trains from Havana, with Governor General Brooke represented by Adjutant General Richards. Generals Gomez Pedro Betancourt and Russ Rivers spoke as the remains were moved to a temporary shrine and plans for a permanent mausoleum began.
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Havana
Antonio Maceo
Francisco Gomez
Maximo Gomez
Rejucal
Brooke
Richards
Gomez
Pedro Betancourt
Russ Rivers
Adjutant Richards
Republican Platform of 1899 South Dakota Delivers Endorsements
South Dakota Republicans affirm loyalty to the national platform, commend McKinley for handling the Spanish American War and Philippines insurrection, and pledge support for end to hostilities. They call for vigorous action in the South Dakota maximum rate case, and for laws to curb trusts and monopolies, ensuring competitive output and fair trade.
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South Dakota
St. Louis
McKinley
Spain
Philippines
Phillippines
Supreme Court of the United States
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Dakota
John Longstaff
Pettigrewists
Mr. Smith
S. D
Minnesota
Boards of Health
Morley
Manchester
John Morley
Montroseburghs
John Bright
Majuba Hill
Ness
Charles A. Pillsbury
Lake Cherek Tracy
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Hart, Schaffner
Marx
ICH
Clothier
HOU Roller Mills
David B. Jefefris
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