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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1900
Page
7
The middle of the road populists back a Dewey bid for president at Cincinnati. The Aberdeen News reports intense municipal campaigning as non partisan managers fund space and the News editor attacks the opposition ticket. Republicans triumph in Sioux Falls by 37 votes signaling Pettigrew’s uncertain future.
The middle of the road populists convene in Kansas City to nominate a state ticket and choose delegates for the Cincinnati national convention. They note the fusion populists meet in Sioux Falls on the same day. Wharton Barker predicts Bryan may not secure the Democratic nomination but could gain delegates on initial ballots. He cites Gorman with Cleveland and Olney as strong possibles.
The plan to nominate a vice president at the Sioux Falls populist convention and leave the presidential choice to Kansas City draws broad support from Senator Pettigrew but sparks protest from long time populists nationwide. If Bryan gets the nomination at Sioux Falls, his chances in Kansas City would be slim.
The piece notes rising support for changes to the house of representatives amid legislative deadlocks and stalled sessions. It observes that discontent has increased over years, with calls for a new system gaining momentum since a decade ago, despite earlier public skepticism.
Hon H C Preston of this city announces he is a candidate to succeed Senator R F Pettigrew. The Capital endorses his bid praising his honesty, Republican loyalty, and leadership, noting his Iowa roots, law career in Mitchell since 1889, and lifelong GOP ticket voting history. It urges strong county organization to ensure a Republican legislature.
The Howard Spirit prints a Chaplain Daley letter arguing for party unity and condemning political dabbling. It notes a Kansas City convention plan to rename the silver aligned faction Lincoln Republicans to win back GOP support, while suggesting the move serves the Democratic ticket rather than true reform.
The proprietors claim they have given away over ten million trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. They state it cures asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat and lung diseases. S. H. Scallin, druggist offers a free trial bottle with regular sizes 50c and 1, guaranteed or money back.
A Yankton correspondent reports Hon. L. B. French of Yankton as an avowed senate candidate, which could embarrass R. J. Gamble if French gains county support. Kansas promotes charity and advertisement as it begins shipping a million bushels of corn to India, aiming to boost American corn popularity and future income.
Watertown raises funds to build a monument for the town’s young men who died in the Philippine Islands while serving in the First South Dakota regiment. The Watertown company suffered the highest death rate of any company in the regiment.
The speaker argues the country should accept current war taxes for six months or risk Democrats regaining power. He notes past revisions of revenue laws during a presidential year harmed the party in power due to selfish passions. He frames the issue as a choice between continued taxation and political risk.
Union county enjoys renewed growth and tax relief while fusion papers show silence on fall state races. Sioux Falls city election quiets many regions and sets a pace for endorsements of Pettigrew statewide.
The sultan of Turkey holds to 390000 he has repeatedly promised to pay. A demand was made sixteen months ago and he again promised to fork it over, but has not. The piece warns that the United States might take decisive action to force settlement, calling the sultan a hopeless bad egg.
An 19th century advertisement touts Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup as a cure for consumption and colds. It claims to cure a cough in 24 hours if taken promptly and emphasizes restoring throat and lung health, priced at 25 and 50 cents by S. H. Scallin.
A boastful advertisement extols Clover Root Tea for cleansing and blood purification with prices 25 and 50 cents by Sceallin. Spring tonic Beggs Blood Puriter is praised as life giving and system renewing, with testimonials from C E Wilson of Pine Bluff and W E Lake of Happy Creek. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are praised for liver and bowel relief without griping.
The speaker credits a public figure with an immense task completed with notable ability. Critics are accused of seeking political gain by attacking his actions, while the majority recognize his capable performance and diminished esteem for his detractors.
Senate action and a favorable house committee report back a bill to preserve the American buffalo by creating a reserve in New Mexico. The measure authorizes the interior secretary to lease land to Charles K. Jones for twenty years for breeding and conservation of bison, with restrictions on blooded animals and male breeding stock.
The Sioux City Journal reflects on its thirty years of publication and its role in developing the northwest. It notes progress, the editors’ work, and hopes for continued growth of the region.
An advertisement touts Shilohs Consumption Cure as unique among medicines with a money back guarantee if it fails to help a persistent cough or cold. It promotes bottles priced 25 cents 50 cents and 1 dollar, from druggist S H Scallin.
A midyear political conference on May 4 draws attention as factions in South Dakota seek influence within the broader coalition. The scene hints at tensions between populist currents and established party figures as Democrats face a shift in the state’s political landscape.
The Porto Rican bill vote reveals Teller of Colorado Stewart and Jones of Nevada leaning toward the Republican stance. Teller backed the not pass on the measure while Jones and Stewart voted against the amendment for passage. The move signals greater harmony with McKinley on key campaign issues.
A vintage notice promotes Cole's Carbolic salve as a household remedy for burns cuts and bruises promising prompt pain relief and healing without a scar. Sold by J A Ferris.
Notice is here by given that Frank Lautenberg has filed a claim to the Wis SEY and Els See section 11 township 101 north range 101 west and that proof will be made June 2 1409 before the Register and Receiver at Mitchell S D The witnesses are Carl T Thompson John Tobin Mathias Pe and John Lautenberg all of Brush P O Foster is the registering official.
Notice is given that its claimant has filed for final proof of his claim to land in section 4, township 119 north, range 84 west. The proof will be made before the Register and Receiver at Mitchell on June 5, 1890. Attending are C. Christiansen and Fred Thomas of Mitchell, S. D., and the claimant.
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