Congressional and state ticket listings in Dakota Huronite
Publisher John Lungstaff presents a political slate listing candidates for Congress and state offices. J R Gamble Yankton Co H Burke Hughes State K G Phillips Lawrence J T Kean Sanborn Wa H Roddle Brookings E E Collins Clay David Eastman Roberts John L Pyle Beadle W G Smith Meade are named for Governor Lieut Governor Secretary of State Superintendent of Schools Commissioner of School and Public Lands Attorney General and Railroad Commissioner.
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J.T. Kean
Sanborn
H. Roddle
Brookings
Local legislative slate lists candidates by office
The document names candidates for county offices and state legislature including State Senator E. H. Vance. Representatives A. W. Wilmarth, John T. Baker. Treasurer Geo. E. Mahaffy. Auditor and Sheriff fields. Adams McConnell. Register of Deeds J. C. Klemmé. Clerk of Court Asher F. Pay. Probate Judge F. E. Grant. State's Attorney E. H. Aplin. Superintendent S. F. Corley.
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E. H. Vance
A. W. Wilmarth
John T. Baker
Asher F. Pay
Republican Party
Beadle County
Edwin H. Aplin
F. E. Grant
Adam McConnell
John S. Vanderburg
H. A. Vandalsem
A. E. Curtis
J. B. Coomer
L. Woodworth
Third Dist
John H. Miller
G. W. Cook
Mr. House of
Mr. Bailey Describes Colleagues as Democratic Assistants
In Texas Mr. Bailey refers to his congressional colleagues as his democratic assistants, a label reflecting a political stance. The remark highlights intra party and inter party dynamics during legislative discussions.
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Bailey
Texas
Congress
Roosevelt Set as Republican Nominee for New York Governor
The report states Theodore Roosevelt will secure the Republican nomination for New York governor and is anticipated to win the forthcoming election.
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Roosevelt
New York
Colvin Defeated in Re nomination Bid
Hon. John Colvin of Davison former speaker of the house lost his bid for re nomination, ending his run after the party primary.
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John Colvin
Davison
Cuban Revolutionary Societies Issue Anti U S Document
Cuban revolutionary groups publish a formal document denouncing United States policies and urging solidarity with regional movements. The statement accuses Washington of interference and calls for coordinated regional action to resist U S influence.
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Cuban Revolutionary Societies
United States
Oklahoma Population Report Cites 314000 Based on Governor’s Annual
The latest annual governor’s report places Oklahoma’s population at 314000. This figure is drawn from state records compiled for the year, reflecting the governance office’s official estimate.
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Oklahoma
Remains of Columbus moved from Havana to Spain by order
Captain General Blanco ordered the transport of Columbus remains from Havana to Spain. The Democratic vote in Arkansas this year totaled 34,562 fewer than Bryan's 1896 tally, reflecting shifting political tides.
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Columbus
Havana
Spain
Blanco
Arkansas
Bryan
Davison County Democrats Reject Fusion With Pop Party
Davison county democracy declines any fusion with the pops and presents a full county ticket for voters. The move concentrates support behind their party slate, signaling a clear choice in the upcoming county elections.
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Davison County
Pops
Organ, Vermont and Maine elect GOP congressmen in all districts
Organ Vermont and Maine have begun a shift by electing Republican congressmen in every district. The move signals broad support for GOP candidates across these states as results come in.
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Organ
Vermont
Maine
Roosevelt Citizenship Challenge as New York Governor Candidate
It is alleged that Col. Roosevelt is not eligible to govern New York since he allegedly lacks state citizenship. The claim centers on constitutional eligibility requirements and residency status for the governor’s office.
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Col. Roosevelt
New York
Germany plans to arm Philippines for attacks on Americans
Circulating reports claim Germany intends to provide arms and training to the Philippines to mount an offensive against the United States. Officials have not confirmed the alleged scheme, and observers call it a rumor with uncertain origins.
Spanish plan to keep Columbus ashes amid lost lands
The Havana to Spain transfer notes reveal Spain intends to retain the ashes of Columbus even as it loses the lands he explored. The move signals national reverence despite territorial setbacks and shifts in colonial holdings.
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Columbus
Havana
Spain
One hour at Gettysburg, Grosvenor Says
General Grosvenor notes that one hour at Gettysburg cost more American lives than the current war up to now and urges readers to study history to curb ongoing loud criticism.
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Gettysburg
Grosvenor
Judge Gardner Nominated for State Senate by Pennington Republicans
Rapid City jurist Wm Gardner nominated for state senator by Pennington county Republicans. If elected, Pennington would have one of the brightest men in the state in the senate chamber at Pierre.
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Wm. Gardner
Rapid City
Pennington County
Senate
Pierre
Sioux Falls Press Denounces Public Funds Charge
Kirk Phillips denies receiving interest on public funds as the Sioux Falls Press persists with the charge. The paper continues a broad effort to mislead readers and force a denial.
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Kirk Phillips
Sioux Falls
Railroads under fire but express companies blamed too
Populists lament that not only railroads face censure but express firms as well. They argue the extortion by express companies is so large that railroad rates are driven up, creating wider financial burdens for customers and businesses.
Notable Freight Rates Compared Across Distances
The excerpt compares shipping charges for carrying ten pounds of merchandise between cities. It notes $1 from Chicago to Huron a 660 mile leg, and 25 cents from New York to Chicago a longer distance, illustrating wide price differences between routes.
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Chicago
Huron
Express Company
New York
Fitzgerald and Silver Republican contest Madison senate race
John Fitzgerald a lifelong Democrat of Madison vies for the state senate against a silver Republican. The Republicans failed to nominate a man for the office but appear to back Fitzgerald, a candidate they say is a good man.
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John Fitzgerald
Madison
Senate
Fitzgerald
Governor Lee Foresees State Fuss Over Yankton Coal Bill
A skeptical observer notes Governor Lee often says blunders cost the state nothing and jokes he will pay. The piece warns that the legislature will face an appropriation request for the Yankton coal bill with interest, implying the state ultimately bears the expense.
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Lee
Yankton
Secret societies in Honolulu urge emigration curb
The Masonic and other societies in Honolulu form an association to discourage emigration of Americans of moderate means. They cite low wages, high cost of living, and few luxuries as reasons why Honolulu is no place for a laboring man.
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Masonic
Secret Societies
Honolulu
Dewey Tops Spanish War Heroes in Encampment Vote
A straw vote among Grand Army veterans and Woman's Relief Corps members at the National Encampment in Cincinnati found Admiral Dewey as the highest hero of the Spanish American War. He received 50 percent of the ladies’ vote and 56 percent of the veterans’ vote, with Hobson second, Schley third, and Sampson fourth.
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Grand Army
Woman's Relief Corps
Cincinnati
Dewey
Hobson
Schley
Sampson
John Sutherlands Bolting Message Draws GOP Critique
John Sutherland addresses the Republicans of the 6th Judicial Circuit with a sharp critique of the party. He offers no argument for bolting and says his only excuse is his rival in Hughes County securing a party nomination for Congress against Sutherland’s wishes. He plans to campaign alone.
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John Sutherland
6Th Judicial Circuit
Sutherland
Hughes County
Congress
Phillips Talks on Railroads and State Platform
Republican candidate Phillips opened campaign in Aberdeen with a practical speech endorsing the state platform on railroads. He argued railroads are public servants and urged fair rates under state commission supervision, pledging to enforce the law if elected governor.
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Aberdeen
Phillips
Mitchell
Law aims to curb railroad rates beyond state lines
The speaker argues that while the current law controls within state rates, it should extend to reducing exorbitant charges to or from other states for grain stock merchandise coal and essentials. The focus is on expanding railroad rate control to benefit farmers shippers and statewide interests.
Mr. Leiter and the Price of Wheat
The article argues wheat price declines from 1882 to 1896 were natural and not due to Joseph Leiter operations. It cites a 1897 world wheat shortfall of 280 million bushels vs five-year averages and 300 million below world needs, predicting continued price pressures and large 1898 harvest draws.
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Joseph Leiter
Leiter
Strong Populist Argument in Alexandria Herald
The Alexandria Herald reports Mary Yelling Lease’s tirade against Mitchell, labeling populists as a mix of Lincoln Republicans, Jeffersonian Democrats, and Jesus Christ populists. She is described as a common scold turned blasphemous virago by critics.
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Alexandria Herald
Mitchell Mary
Lincoln
Remembering Richard Foote in Jamestown and Dakota Days
The former actor turned journalist recalls a life of lively drama and hardship in the Dakotas. He reflects on fans and friends, the money shared, and lessons learned from fearless independence, hoping to someday return and show enduring gratitude.
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Richard Foote
Jamestown
California
Mother Lode
Dakotas
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Price Fraud Warning
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve claims the world’s largest sale, but counterfeiters target buyers. Warned to beware of a deceitful man offering fake stock. Dunnin a Biek & Co. Holland seller.
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DeWitt
Dunnin
Biek & Co
Holland Eeler
Chapel and campus updates at Huron College
Chapel exercises begin at 8 40 a m with bell fifteen minutes prior. A student meeting at 1 15 p m arranged for a college reading room with weather maps, forecasts, and magazines for study. Fifty seven students enrolled, more expected. rooms opened on the west side of the third floor for the boys dormitory.
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Presbyterian Church
Moday
Schoenert
Huron College
Five Regiments Ordered to Manila from San Francisco
Washington reports five regiments at San Francisco have been ordered to Manila. The Fifty-first Iowa Twentyeth Kansas First Tennessee First Washington and a detachment of the First Oregon will be transported to the Philippines to form part of a 20 000 man garrison plan. The move follows a general department strategy for Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines with transports awaited.
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Washington
San Francisco
Manila
Iowa
Kansas
Tennessee
Oregon
War Department
Department
Philippines
Porto Rico
Cuba
Honolulu
Miles Submits A Plan For Volunteer Troop Reorganization
Major General Miles has completed a plan to reorganize the volunteer forces into corps divisions and brigades. It awaits War Department approval and outlines an army of occupation for Cuba a relief structure for Porto Rico and a reserve for other occupied islands. Seventh corps under General Lee is slated for Cuba with troops from Lexington Knoxville and Middletown also to be selected.
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Washington
Miles
Army
War Department
Cuba
Porto Rico
United States
Seventh Corps
Lee
Lexington
Knoxville
Middletown
President's Programme Changes Schedule for West Trip
The president postpones departure for the West to the second week of October to reach Omaha by the 12th. He plans to visit Chicago on the 17th, with tentative invitations to St. Paul and Minneapolis. Merriam and Twin Cities bodies extended the invitations.
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Washington
West
Omaha
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Merriam
Twin Cities
The Prodigal Daughter and the Social Double Standard
A critical reflection on gender bias in society's treatment of repentant individuals. The piece contrasts the leniency shown to returning sons with the harsh, persistent stigma faced by returning daughters, arguing for equal mercy and accountability across genders. It condemns social norms that bar a daughter from reintegration while allowing a son to regain standing after wrongdoing.
Maine election report highlights republican lead and primary picks
The Lewiston Journal shares the Maine results showing Gov Powers with a large off year majority and a sharp rise over mid‑1890s averages. It lists Republican nominees for Beadle County offices from the July 8 1898 primary and notes the continuation of the primary system with nominations for constable and Justices, including names such as E H Vance A W Wilmarth J C Klemme and others.
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Dingley
Lewiston Journal
Maine
Gov. Powers
Mr. Dingley
The Genial Campaigner in Parker New Era
A travel ing salesman praised the Republican ticket as a better choice. He touted strong goods sales and urged voters to let well enough alone. Another traveling man claimed his business had not been this good in sixteen years.
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Parker New Era
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John L. Pyle
Beadle
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Meade
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J. C. Klemme
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Mr. Leiter
College Notes
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