The Mitchell Capita Supplement April 2 1886
The Governor of California appointed millionaire mine owner Hearst as senator to succeed the late John FE. Miller. News from Osceola and Washington speaks of Blaine in 1838. Nasby runs for Toledo alderman. A.N. Kellogg, founder of the patent inside for newspapers, has died. Dakota division prospects loom as Congress may yield. Captain W. W. Lucas is favored for re election as grand commander of the G A R at Watertown.
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California
Hearst
John FE. Miller
A. N. Kellogg
H. A. Perkins
Sioux City Journal
Wisconsin
Washington
Dakota
Congress
Mitchell Republican
W. W. Lucas
G.A.R
Watertown
Lucas
Pension clash exposes partisan use of rolls
The Pension Commissioner faces Senate charges that his predecessor used the office for party ends. Black claimed Republicans were advanced on pension rolls out of turn, but two cases he cited involved Democrats, including a Democratic central committee chair. The remark ends with an outlandish suggestion that Black and Sparks retire for a head soaking.
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Black
Ile
Senate Committee
Democratic Central Committee
Gen. Sparks
Suspenders Ad Offer Rejected As Too Costly
A suspender company offered about 320 in advertising and four pairs of suspenders by mail for five dollars a pair. The editor declined the liberal proposal noting the price is high and could threaten business, joking about wearing last summer's baseball belt.
Civil Service Reform Sparks Sharp Presidential Senate Clash
President Cleveland praises civil service reform as advancing public duties and efficiency. Senator Voorhees decries the law as an obstruction urging its repeal. The piece notes a partisan divide among Democrats and implies Cleveland would be in the minority against Voorhees.
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Cleveland
Voorhees
Congress
Senate
Oorhees
Mr. Cleveland
Resolutions of Respect for Elder Robert M Ewart
The Mitchell Presbyterian Session records the death of ruling Elder Robert M Ewart born July 15 1851 in Belfast Ireland died Keb 3 1886 at age 33 years 6 months and 15 days after relief seeking illness He served as editor of the Mitchell Capital and joined this Church by letter in 1883 He was installed elder on Feb 22 1885 and is mourned as a counsellor and leader The memorial directs publication and a copy to his widow and the Manchester Republican
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Mitchell
Robert M. Ewart
Ewart
Belfast
Ireland
U.S.A
Sand Spring
Manchester
Iowa
Lenox Collegiate Institute
Minnie SN@ian
Mtchell
Dakota
Sylvester
Christ
MirciEenn Republican
Watertown G A R Encampment Chief Praises Growth and Losses
Commander Lucas reports the G A R Encampment in strong financial health with 428.37 on hand, 112 posts and 3046 members after forming 26 new posts. He laments arrears suspensions and poor post reports, commends the Woman's Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans, honors Grant McClellan and Hancock, and notes a Grant monument plan from Mitchell.
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Watertown
Lucas
Woman's Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
Ife
Grant
McClellan
Hancock
Grant National Monument
Ransom Post
Mitchell
Department
United States
University of Dakota Establishes State Education Trust
Senator Manderson proposes a Dakota university bill to set apart section 36 township 111 range 62 for a state university. Five university commissioners would develop the site, sell plots, fund buildings and hire teachers with a trust to maintain high education for both sexes in literature art science law medicine philosophy mechanics and agriculture.
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Manderson
Nebraska
Dakota
Fhve
University
Territory of Dakota
State University of Dakota
Pioneer Press Outlines Practical Rail Policy
In measured language the paper favors modest rail rates for export foods like grain and potatoes and for imports of building materials. It says railroads should earn and invest without being overburdened, recognizing their development role while avoiding tribute to earnings. The piece mentions Alex Griggs and ongoing proceedings.
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Pioneer Press
Alex. Griggs
President Cleveland Transmits Civil Service Report
President Cleveland sends to Congress the civil service commission's annual report for the year ended January 16, praising reform efforts. He argues the civil service law has shown usefulness, improved government methods, and earned public trust, urging liberal congressional support and protection.
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Washington
Congress
Civil Service Commission
Executive Mansion
Senate
Chouse of Representatives
Grover Cleveland
Suicide of Lexington merchant William Smith at farm
William Smith, a Lexington general merchant and stock dealer worth about 60000 dollars, killed himself at 7 this morning in the barn with a gunshot wound to the head. A 57 year old Kentucky native, former Illinois Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner, longtime Republican, he leaves a wife and daughter after years of ill health.
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Bloommeron
William Smith
Lexington
Illinois Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Kentucky
New York Bills Propose Commission on Humane Capital Punishment
A New York legislature proposal calls for a commission to study humane methods of executing criminals. Dr. Southwick of Buffalo advocates using electricity with a chair device connected to a power source and brain-centered current to stop the heart, causing quick paralysis.
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New York
Southwick
Buffalo
The Rev Sam Jones on money and stewardship
The Rev Sam Jones reportedly stresses that money is unnecessary for him and his family. He says he has all he needs and would use wealth to do good, not for personal gain, noting his wife is insured for 12000 dollars to support her after his death while hoping his children do not rely on inheritances.
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Sam Jones
Editor Refuses Penalty Share With Col Albright
The Alberquerque Journal editor declares he will not share a penitentiary cell with Colonel Albright if both are convicted at May term court. He warns that if Albright is convicted, he expects to be housed in the other corridor.
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Alberquerque Journal
Albright
Meck Ag
Arbitration the Remedy, Indianapolis Journal
The Indianapolis Journal argues no corporation can unjustly refuse dialogue with its employer. Public sentiment rejects intolerant action. It proclaims arbitration as the era of settlement, stressing good faith and honorable conduct by both sides for successful and profitable enterprise.
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Indianapolis Journal
Dakota and Dakotans a mixed regional snapshot
A collage of South Dakota notes: Huron ghost rumor Yankton electric light talk Rapid City opium den curse Yankton college spring vacation Doland Times new paper in Spink county and more. The Rapid City Journal expanded. lawyers, rail surveys, licenses and court notes across Dakota counties are reported with multiple local names and events.
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Huron
Yankton
Rapid City
Yankton College
Doland Times
Spink County
Gov. Mellette
Plankinton
Boston Promotes Cremation as Modern Solution to Refuse
In Boston the cremation movement gains support as a forward step. The Boston Cremation Society lists officers like John Storer Cobb and Nathan Appleton among its distinguished members. The piece notes a reform stance from Cincinnati Enquirer saying the South seeks truth and literature and a crematory.
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Boston Cremation Society
John Storer Cobb
Nathan Appleton
Emily J. F. Newell
Frederick Frothingham
Lois Frothingham
John Ritchie
Lyman 8. Stapread
M. D
Mary J. Safford
Carl Zerrahn
Frederick S. Cabot
Gath
Cincinnati Enquirer
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Jefferson
C‘alhoun
Calhoun
Jefferson Davis
Sioux Falls Race Faces Caucus Vacuum Before Election
The Sioux Falls Republican party appears lost or unorganized as a caucus or convention to nominate candidates is not evident in the days ahead of the election. No clear authority or disposition is visible to call a meeting.
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Republican Party of
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