Political Buzz and Local Appointments in Mitchell (1889)
The Mitchell Capital notes Hun Hutchinson County backing John R. Gamble for enytress and reports Judge Gifford's favorable Aberdeen visit. N L Reed of Woonsocket gains support for supreme judgeship. Charlie McCoy’s Bon Homme delegates stance is disputed. Walter Slimes of Elk Point named pension department special examiner. Sheridan Jones argues Mitchell’s campaign is boom-driven.
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Charlie McCoy
Bon Somme
McCoy
Walter Slimes
Elk Point
Territorial Council
Ile
Watertown Paper Changes Hands to J. J. Johnson
The Watertown Courier-News is now under J. J. Johnson's control. The town ought to support a first class daily paper, but the field has not favored such an enterprise due to too many ambitious statesmen and related challenges.
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Watertown
Brookings caucus results show ten anti-Mathhews and six for him
Caucuses in Brookings report ten anti-Mathhews delegates and six for him with forty yet to be chosen. Supporters are hopeful about carrying the county while opponents, influenced by outsiders, plan to defeat him.
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Brookings
Republican splits and capital location debates in Dakota politics
The Argus-Leader foresees a sharp Republican split in Minnehaha County over farmer concerns ignored at the convention. North Dakota factions discuss leadership ambitions for Hansbrough or Potter, capital politics in Mitchell and Redfield, and Edgerton's U.S. Senate bid with Davison County Republicans endorsing him.
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Argus-Leader
Republican Party
Minnehaha
A-L
Delegates Directed to Support Candidate in Aug County Convention
The caucus resolves that delegates chosen to attend the county convention on August 17 are instructed to use honorable means to advance his interests in selecting state senator and representatives from this county and to use their influence in his behalf.
Papers cheer Pettigrew defeat in county as immigration issue grows
Newspapers supportive of Pettigrew praise his county defeat while noting North Dakota papers express unhappiness over the reservation opening. The column suggests this may signal immigration inducement claims or be mere coincidence.
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Mathews
Pettigrew
North Dakota
Mellette Steps Toward South Dakota State House Odds
Up to date there seems to be not even a straw laid in the pathway of Guv. Mellette to the occupancy of South Dakota's state house. Ile is cer tainly entitled to hearty congratula tion on his cheering prospects.
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Guv. Mellette
South Dakota
Ile
Consideration of Next State and Congressional Elections
A citizen tone asks readers to reflect on an upcoming state and congressional election next year. It notes potential benefits before the ongoing war ends and suggests people may gain from political participation.
Aberdeen Prepares Grand South Dakota Exposition
Aberdeen development notes show elaborate plans for the territory’s final grand exposition, anticipated to be a major success with broad civic and business backing.
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Aberdeen
Territory of
South Dakota
Sul livan faces year in Mississippi penitentiary
It appears John L. Sullivan may spend a year in the Mississippi Penitentiary, and he blames newspapers for mocking Gov. Lowry over the situation.
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John L. Sullivan
Mississippi Penitentiary
Gov. Lowry
Mitchell for the capital of South Dakota
A Spencer Journal analysis urges Mitchell as the state capital, claiming southeastern Dakota towns and farmers should back Mitchell to attract migration and boost farm values and merchant sales with statehood.
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Spencer Journal
Mitchell
South Dakota
Dakota
Mitchell's Chances for Capital Victory Highlighted
The Yankton Journal argues Mitchell leads the race for the capital in the coming contest. It cites growing belief in her claims and urges thorough investigation and honest consideration before conviction, reflecting strong local support.
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Yankton
Mitchell
Chamberlain’s Capital Fight Cites Mitchell Support
In A Sensible View KXimball Graphic argues Chamberlain should target Vierre while maintaining a level head to back Mitchell, shaping the capital race debate.
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Kximball
Chamberlain
Vierre
Mitchell
Whoop It Up For Mitchell In Rail Prospect Push
Harrison Globe notes towns compete for capital honors by advertising benefits of their rail prospects. North and west Douglas county voters weigh which town offers best chance for a railroad. Mitchell appears likeliest to gain support if Omaha Railway promises an extension next year.
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Harrison Globe
Mioads
Douglas County
Mitchell
Omaha
What Brule Should Do Mitchell as Next Best Capital Choice
The Graphic argues Brule County should support Mitchell for the capital since Chamberlain would be biased by Chas Mix in Pierre and neighboring counties favor other cities. It contends Brule including Chamberlain cannot secure Chamberlain as capital and should back Mitchell as the next best option.
Herald vows to oppose Ordway in United States Senate race
The Grand Forks Herald declares its struggle against Nehemiah G. Ordway, noting the difficulty of fighting many regional newspapers that favor or stay neutral. It affirms continued opposition to Ordway’s Senate bid as a duty to North Dakota voters.
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Grand Forks
The
Herald
Nehemiah G. Ordway
Red River Valley
Lerald
Ordway
Seven Hundred Strike at Stuisley Nimick & Co Mill
Seven hundred workers walked out at Stuisley Nimick and Co. mill in Pittsburg on August 13 after being told to work with non union colleagues. The walkout reflects labor tension at the Clyde area operation and timing ties to a broader union solidarity push.
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Pittspurg
Stuisley, Nimick & Co
Sligo
Mitchell Daily Republican Gains as Morning Paper
Numerous South Dakota papers praise the Mitchell Republican as it shifts from evening to morning, adds Associated Press dispatches, and expands circulation. Editors note improved appearance, newsworthy content, and broader promotions benefiting Mitchell and state progress.
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Yankton Journal
Mitchell Re-Publican
Associated Press
Parkston
Mitchell Run
Aberdeen News
Mitchell
Sloward Press
Mitchell Rr- Publican
Miller Press
Mitchell Republican
Sanborn County
Mitchell Daily Republican
Associated Press Dispatches
Pukwana Press
The
Republican
Armour Herald
Land Office Notes Cash Patents Received
A list of cash patents issued with grant numbers and land locations. Multiple entries include names such as HC Conradi, Newell Blackman, John F Justne, Alex R Davis, W Judge, F A Engel, IZ Wilkendorf, E E Humphrey, Anton Urba aw, John E Johnson, and many others with township ranges and section numbers indicating official land patent awards.
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HC ConrAdi
Newell Blackman
John F Just
Alex R Davis
Judge Sn
F A Engel
IZ Wilkendorf
E E Humphrey
Anton Urba Aw
John E Johnson
F A
Bidwell
Geo
Ixing
Lewis A King
T B Witherall
Chas A Rohr
Anders S Ads
Josiah Scott Nw
Wm L Bennett Sw
Jens C Friedemann
Don F McDonald Spe
John W Johnson
Darwin Alfolcomb
J T Robinson Nw
John Coughlin
Bernt Anderson
Alva A Walsh
D T Burnison
D P Johnson
Helen O York
Albert R Reynolds
J T Dobson
K L
Lundgaathen
C S Deering
IL J Hailand
A R Powell
S A Atkins Ne
H JS Cratchett
A Guldbrandson
Robt
Geo A Waters Sn
John Jones
Land records of residents with section and lot designations
A list of names with land parcel descriptions including directions such as ne nw se sw and numbers like 15-108-63, listing residents and properties. The entries include multiple individuals such as Chas Jaquist O E Williams R M Hodgson C Christianson Ole Pederson Henry Glaettich Louis Roche Mead and others with diverse parcel coordinates.
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Chas Jaquist
O E Williams
R M Hodgson
C Christianson
Ole Pederson Nn
Henry Glaettich Si
Touis M Roche
John Il Mead
Case Divine
D Kirtley
Jos Cotle
Geof Lawrence Se
David Rearick
C IS
Davis
A Dorwagon
EL Loomis
Rogers
Overman
James L Cutter
Abd John Olson
Geo W Buchanan
I J Fullerton
John J Abel
M L Curtis
J P Louwigner
D McGillivray
A IX Swenson
I’ Es Hotchkinne
Dani Leighty Se
James W Grandall
Geo D Harrington Nw
Fred Pichotte
Republican Caucuses Dividing Delegates Across East and West Sides
East side caucus elected G G Cowhick chairman and J N Crow moved delegate ballot with resolutions backing Judge Mkdgerton. West side ratified delegates and urged support for Edgerton for U S Senate and Johnston for state senate. Mt Vernon and Blendon standings show local preferences.
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Hannett
G. G. Cowhick
R. W. Wheelock
J. N. Crow
I. W. Wheelock
Geo. A. Silsby
Mkdgerton
Messrs. Crow and Haune
R. D. Prescott
W. E. Randell
L. W. Adams
G. W. Sunter
Louis Beckwith
Messrs.Prescott
Tannett
Seaman
West Side
A. J. Edgerton
U. S. Senate
Geo. A. Johnston
State Senate
South Dakota Crop Prospects and Local Harvest Reports
D R Putman of Garner Iowa assesses South Dakota wheat and corn prospects as uneven yet overall large. farmers report yields of eight to twelve bushels per acre on several fields. corn waits on rain. Wheat is praised for quality. drought risk cited for corn. Opera hall building moved on Fifth Avenue by Mr Norton of Mitchell.
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D. R. Putman
Garner
Iowa
Milwaukee Road
South Dakota
Mr. Putman
Jas, Carns
Ismsley
Robt. Scott
North Nanson County
N. J. Stratton
South Sanborn County
Alexandria Herald
Fifth Avenue
Mr. Norton
Mitchell
Capital Talk on Mitchell for South Dakota capital bid
D S Wood of Rudd Iowa tours South Dakota praising Mitchell as a future capital due to location railroad facilities and voter sentiment in Hutchinson county. W A Rogers and Wm Sloan report strong Mitchell support with county voters leaning against Sioux Falls and favoring Mitchell for the capital.
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South Dakota
Mitchell
Cauos
Mix
Douglas
Jerauld
Suffalo
Pierre
D.S. Wood
Rudd
Iowa
Sioux Falls
Ilis
Inutchinson County
Wm. Sloan
Sloan
Nutchinson County
Sioux Alls
J.C. Medden
Jasper
Capital
Queen
Ethan
W.A. Rogers
Vermillion
Clay County
Huron
Clay
N. W. Wakeman
Miltown
Hutchinson County
T. J. Wetherill
Kimball
Dakota
Value of Water Works Rejuvenates City Landscaping
A reporter tours the water works and notes the plant's role in beautifying streets and homes. Lush lawns and full trees illustrate irrigation benefits, while some properties lack access, reflecting uneven advantages of the system.
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J.f.kimball
Municipal irrigation boosts property values says expert
The article notes that using the water system adds value to homes. Mr. Kimball estimates a average residence gains about 500 dollars in value through systematic water use. It urges all to connect to the municipal irrigation system for personal and city benefit.
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Kimball
Temperance Talks Attract Children And Adults
Mrs. M. Balch, national WCTU organizer, spoke at the Baptist church on liquor harms with charts and stories, then addressed the home against the saloon to stress health, peace, intelligence, industry, morality and god fear as reasons for prohibition. A separate report covers a Baker township shooting after a dispute over a heifer, injuring Peter Stangl. John Zangl shot him with a shotgun while Stangl retreated. Zangl bound over to district court. a large bond issue in Hot Springs stalled due to insufficient time for Turneaure & Shoup to secure funds.
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Peter Stangl
John Zangl
Baker Township
Stangl
Zangl
Bainbridge
W.J. Walcott
N. J. Mohr
George Shoup
Hot Springs
Messrs. Turneaure & Shoup
Conspiracy Charge In Man Defrauding Oak Park Owner
Minneapolis Tribune reports William H. Lynn Orlando T. Letcher and Geo E Letcher charged with conspiracy to defraud Emmerson Perry owner of an Oak Park lot valued at 5500. The property encumbered by a 3300 mortgage, with Letchers to buy and assume mortgage paying 2200 in negotiable papers including a Spees mortgage in Davison county Dakota. Perry sues for 2200 claiming papers were misrepresented and fraudulent.
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Minneapolis Tribune
William H. Lynn
Orlando T. Letcher
Geo. FE. Letcher
A. J. Clark
Emerson Perry
Oak Park Addition
Lynn
O.T. Letcher
Geo . Letcher
Spees
Davison County
Dakota
Perry
Ile
Big Contract for a Mitchell Firm
Lurneaure and Shoup, noted contractors, won the Soldiers Home at Hot Springs project with a bid of 834,724. The stone building will be quarried locally and enclosed by January 1 with completion planned for June 1. The governor's commission, chaired by W V Lucas of Chamberlain, approved the bid.
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Lurneaure & Shoup
Hot Springs
W. V. Lucas
Chamberlain
Mitchell
Contract Surrendered for Soldiers' Home at Lot Springs
Turneaine and Shoup surrendered the contract for building the soldiers home at Lot Springs. On Friday last the acceptance of their bid was telegraphed, but no time was given for securing the required bond.
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Turneaine
Shoup
Lot Springs
Capital Talk Abroad The Self Interest in South Dakota Capital Location
The Alexandria Herald argues that the state capital location hinges on self interest and rail connections. Mitchell pushes to host the capital, arguing it offers the greatest advantages with rail access and multiple lines, while other towns jockey for influence and settler influx.
Prosper township selects delegates to county convention
The Prosper township delegates named for the county convention are Geo. Watson, C. Hoffmen, and Alb. Carlson.
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Prosper Township
Geo. Watson
C. Hoffmen
Alb. Carlson
Four Hundred Thirty Acre Farm for Sale Near Mitchell
A 480 acre farming property in sections 28 and 33 three miles north of Mitchell Dakota is offered with complete abstract and no encumbrances. Terms are reasonable and an address is given as Gro Conover Maron Ils. A birthday surprise was planned for C Green at his suburban Ir resident Sunday afternoon with Mrs Green hosting.
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Mitchell
Dakota
Gro
Conover, Maron, Ils
IL. C. Green
Mrs. Green
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