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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1888
Page
4
Judge A J Edgerton addresses senator M C Butler in a scathing open letter defending Dakota rights and criticizing Butler for attacks on private citizens and alleged plantation imagery. Edgerton defends his stance on state origins, civil rights, and the constitutional interpretation guiding Dakota governance.
A vivid note highlights farmers' best ever prospects, big corn acreage, and the opening of the Sioux reservation to settlement, implying a bright agricultural future.
A Sioux City Journal note proclaims the coming year the greatest in South Dakota history with ample cattle, stock, and wealth. The statement emphasizes booming agricultural wealth and strong livestock herds across the state.
New York dispatch reports scant and unsatisfactory details from the Conkling sick room. Dr. Hartley notes Mrs. Coupling remains exhausted by vigil while Dr. Barker and Dr. Sands report a slight improvement and a clearer mind. Wound conditions described as earthy with steady pulse and temperature.
In New York on April 16 the lockout starts at noon as brewers in the combine shut down all breweries. Some 4,000 workers are displaced but leaders claim many will return on terms. Brewers report control of most local beer output while denying desertions. Police brace as reserves are summoned and the noon whistle signals the action.
A mass convention in Kimball elects six delegates for the Water Town territorial convention. The report lists W. A. Porter, Dan W. Lurkholder of Chamberlain, Louis Richards and F. Jemp of Kimball, L. House and A. Darrow of Pukwana. Resolutions endorsing Grover Cleveland’s administration are adopted amid strong support.
The Woonsocket Times endorses the vast majority of Dakota papers in backing O. S. Gifford for Congress. It argues he is worthy, useful to the territory, and superior to any new man who would need a full term to learn the ropes.
The governor's Aberdeen visit appears premeditated as central Dakota Democrats gathered to discuss strategies to keep the area solid for him. Notables from Edmunds, Marshall, and Spink counties joined, including court clerks, a land office receiver, and a local postmaster, with a Watertown convention looming and the governor preparing to depart for Tsuroatis Morning.
An advertisement promotes Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup as a direct lung and system remedy promising instant cough relief and a permanent cure. It also touts Beggs Blood Partner and Blood Waker, and argues Compound Oxygen strengthens health with no harm, offering a free 200 page health book and home treatment plans from Drs Starkey and Palen of Philadelphia.
A Davison County reader announces permanent relocation of a lumber and deal business to Mitchell. The owner invites local residents to visit, provide names, and become acquainted while promising good quality, full weights, reasonable prices, and fair treatment.
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