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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1889
Page
1
The piece argues voters should place the capital where it serves state interests, favoring Mitchell for its central location near major rail lines and population centers. It emphasizes accessibility, railroad ties, cost savings, and quicker governance, urging swift, decisive support for Mitchell as temporary and permanent capital.
Dakota Treie Presse of Yankton praises the paper’s influence while Sioux Falls Argus-Leader opposes reservation settlement delaying capital potential. Huronite calls a decisive public meeting urging united action to showcase the state’s natural advantages and secure the city’s future.
The Kimball Index backs Sioux Falls while inviting Mitchell to prove stronger points in columns. Mitchell counters with a brisk, well organized campaign, sowing direct arguments daily and winning new supporters, even as others doubt its resolve.
A London cable reports renewed efforts to save Mrs Maybrick from execution. Barristers, bankers, and MPs seek a Home Office reprieve amid disputed medical testimony and a judge’s summing up. Jurors say they were biased, while lawyers prepare new evidence on her social standing.
In Bar Harbor Aug 9 the president rose early and visited by John R. Thomas Baron Rosen and others before a rest and a drive. The carriage party then reached Major Palmer's Otter Bluff cottage for an informal open air luncheon with prominent cottagers.
An engine struck a stationary caboose on the Lehigh Valley line at Pennsylvania Avenue Junction early today. William Garen was killed and brakeman Christman fatally injured as the engineer, asleep, failed to see signals.
The railroad was questioned today regarding complaints filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission. Chappelle stated the company owns 400 cars leased to the cattle commission for use on an Alton line west of the Missouri River.
In Minneapolis on August 9 a fourth complaint was entered against Frank Collom listing eleven counts of forgery involving notes totaling $222,000. Bail set at $10,000 per case. remanded in custody in default of $110,000 bail for examination next Thursday.
Purser Squire aboard the Alvo reports Haytian fighting on July 26 near Port au Prince. Hyppolite's bombardment continued through the night, Legitime’s forces sofrered two casualties, while Hypolite’s reported losses run into the hundreds as a small tugboat and heavy guns supported the attack.
Kansas City banker McLean died suddenly in the dining room of the Hotel St. Louis at Minnetonka this afternoon. He had lived in Kansas City since the war and worked in the wool and hide trade for twenty five years.
Secretary Noble and Mrs. Noble depart Washington for a short vacation to Itchtfield Springs New York with private secretary. He expects to return around September first and Chandler will act in his absence. A Naval Advisory board meeting is set for August 23 to outline navy completion plans. Northwestern Cadets Appointed include George Thomas Patterson and Walker H Pillsbury.
Col. J. Ham Davidson, executor of the late Commodore Davidson estate in St Paul, reports liabilities of about $100 000 with assets mainly real estate in St Paul expected to exceed the amount. The failure followed the collapse of the Prossor motor.
St Paul Minn Aug 9 The Sioux commission arrived after securing signers of the majority of Indians to the treaty opening 11 000 000 acres of land on their big reservation in Dakota for settlement They are elated over the successful termination of their labors.
A gas main test in Prrrsburne causes a cap to blow off and debris to strike workers and onlookers. Two men die on impact and fifteen are injured, including a man who later dies, as heavy timbers lash into the crowd. Names given include John Miller aged 31, John O Connor aged 25, and John Greener who is married and gravely injured.
Fr Monroy Va Aug 9 Col James Curry United States Army officer died suddenly at his residence last evening.
Aug 9 Priresburo Henry Reich, a boy, suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries with possible death. John Braney a millwright had internal injuries and a head wound. Wm Green badly cut and bruised possibly internal injuries. James Hynd erick of St Louis had both legs broken.
Great excitement grips Honolulu as investigators reveal two bold leaders behind the uprising are jailed. Authorities describe the pair as instigators of the disturbance while metal shells and powder devices are noted as part of the day’s chaotic events.
Alameda left Honolulu on August 2. Officials held a cabinet meeting and declined to reveal the conference outcome or the probable fate of the uprising’s instigators.
Commander William Warner of the G A R returns with the Sioux Indian Commission and meets Grand Army members in the city. He denounces railroad rates as unjust and excusable and notes the Milwaukee encampment will be large, though not as big as hoped. Warner says General Martin may call a state reunion and has not ordered comrades to attend.
News from the Alameda describes a July insurrection attempt in Honolulu led by Robert W. Wilcox and Robert Boyd. About 250 rebels seized palace grounds, heavy bombardment followed, several rebels killed or wounded, and 7 natives dead with 12 wounded. Royal party fled to safety. U S Marines aided outpost defense.
Ex governor Charles Foster of Ohio Maj Warn er of Kansas and Gen Geo Crook visited the Sioux commission. Foster said 9,000,000 acres will open for public use not 11,000,000. He favored grazing lands for cattle and sheep and predicted rapid Indian advancement with old customs fading.
Adjutant General Kelton received Gen. Miles telegram from San Francisco dated August 7 stating Captain Luun and company of the 4th Infantry were sent to Calispel Washington Territory to check reports of Indian outrages. No hay stacks burned and no threats by Indians. Lomeland burned but no indication the Indians started the fire.
In the Supreme Court, the suit of N S Chapman was decided for the Bank of California. The case stems from Isaac Treidlander’s wheat deal a decade ago and sought redeemption of lands pledged to secure notes over 700000 dollars with ten percent interest. About a million and a half is involved.
Chief Hubbard reports two men matching the descriptions of McGrath and Martell, thought to have killed Policeman Fryer, were arrested in Union City Michigan. They later surrendered at Dearborn street station and deny involvement, awaiting further questioning while facing harsh interrogation.
Chicago dispatch notes trouble involving General Manager Chappelle of the Chicago and Alton lines. Details are sparse but imply administrative or labor friction affecting operations and futures of the railroad. Further updates expected as officials assess the situation.
Judge Wm. F. Bullock died at his Shelbyville area home this afternoon from general debility and old age, ending a long career on the bench.
A forty five second quake was felt in the Adirondacks at 8 40 this morning with a distinct sharp sound. The震 shock was strongest at Warrens and was reported from nearby areas in New York.
Dr. Harper at Cincinnati city infirmary tested the Brown Sequard elixir on five elderly inmates and one younger rheumatic patient. Only one showed any effect claiming a stimulant feeling. the doctor concludes other results were due to mental excitement.
Salem Pioneer Register notes Illinois Central plans to build across McCook County from Sioux Falls. Vermillion and Eden Star discuss election moves with Gifford and Mathews as congressional representatives. Redfield Observer argues for a constitutional prohibition test in South Dakota as the path to settle the agitation.
Mitch ell pursues the capital bid for South Dakota from Mitchell backed by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad and potential rail link expansions. Mitchell hopes to leverage central location strong regional votes and united civic will to prevail over Pierre Huron Sioux Falls and others in the capital race.
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