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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1888
Page
6
The Mitchell Printing Co offers props, one copy in advance for one year, six months at reduced rates, and a club with leading publications. Change of address requires former and new addresses. Advertising rates available on request. Legal ads at statute rates. Cards of Thanks and obituary notices priced per line.
Harrison of Indiana and Morton of New York back protection and revenue cuts. Emphasizes home rule for the two Dakotas and opposition to large federal spending.
Territorial Republican convention to nominate a delegate to Congress will meet in Watertown on August 22, 1888 at 1 p.m. Delegates are apportioned by county votes for delegate to Congress in 1886, with 527 total delegates. Counties list and apportionment numerous, including Aurora, Kingsbury, Beadle, Brown, Campbell, Brookings, and Yankton, among others. Aberdeen was site of apportionment by territorial committee. Guas T. Coes, secretary of the territorial central committee, notes the arrangement and date of March 30, 1888.
A Republican delegate convention for the fifth legislative district will convene in Plankinton on August ail at 12 noon. Delegates allocated per the same apportionment as the LeS6 convention. names listed include Aurora, Brule, and others. Officials I N Auld C H Dillon L A Foore sign the notice dated July 12 1885.
J. R. Lowe editor of the Limou Skills Times and veteran with a strong service record has been granted an increase in his pension.
Indications show Judge Palmer and George A. Mathews have combined their issues in the Watertown result, signaling a unified outcome in the case.
The ninth annual fair of the southern Minnesota fair association will be held in Rochester from September 3 to 5 and is expected to be a brilliant success. Racing premiums are noted as especially liberal.
Major Edwards hints Judge Palmer colludes with his enemies in Cass county amid ongoing power struggle. The major claims to have seemingly secured Cass county, but the true gains of Palmer remain unclear.
After a late session the Brule county Republicans chose J. M. Greene of Chamberlain as their legislative candidate. Mark Ward of Kimball and Milton the farmer were the other contenders. Sixty six ballots produced Greene as the winner. Ward previously served in 1885 and was well regarded. Kimball and Pukwana influenced the outcome.
The Argus Leader contrasts statehood with territorial rule noting funding from the national treasury and taxation shifts upon statehood. It cites Democratic bias in northwest policy and cites Pioneer Press on Sioux reservation consent requirements under 1868 treaty, warning against coercive changes.
The Bismarck settier notes that North Dakota fair managers will prohibit alcohol and gambling on fair grounds and within half a mile, backed by territorial sentiment and the agricultural department rule. Secretary Washnell of South Dakota previously fought to block vice at fairs, a stance mirrored by the current prohibition.
The Lismarck Tribune argues that the Stand ing Stock Indians will only face delay by refusing to sign. It criticizes Capt. Pratt as unfit to direct policy, accusing him of offense and insult, and of using Carlisle tactics on Indians, showing a lack of understanding of true Native character.
The report claims President Cleveland will withhold his letter of acceptance until Congress adjourns. It suggests Democratic members may shift positions too often, risking embarrassment to authorities at present.
The Chamberlin Register swings out Strang for John J for Congress. King will be no significant factor in the result at W startown.
Reports from the Sioux City region note bluish crop hues while Iughes county backs Gifford at Watertown and Brookings county favors Mathews. A cheerful prospect suggests a judge or congress member in the Clinton Iowa district may be laid out this fall.
The piece notes Iutchinson county delegates for Grigsby and a Moody county push for council presence after ten years. It mentions George Rice as a possible speaker, Thurman’s gin tipple, and a rail against Grand Forks’ 1852 contest repeated at Watertown next week with Lawrence county pivotal. The Aberdeen News criticizes local authorities for alleged sympathy with lawless elements, praising the paper’s investigative stance.
Judge Palmer, long known for his solid stance in Devils Lake country, reportedly secured the Ramsey county delegation for a Watertown proceeding. The text also questions Hansbrough’s activities during this period.
The coming territorial fair in South Dakota attracts strong interest. Railroads have liberal freight and passenger rates, and association officers push energetic efforts to ensure a magnificent success.
The commissioner of immigration reports 220 entrants from three counties with averages across crops. Wheat 85, Corn 80, oats 88, rye 85, barley 80, buckwheat 80, flax 80, hay 95, potatoes 88, other vegetables 83.
The department of public instruction announces the second territorial examination will be held simultaneously at Dargo Nuron and Spearfish from August 25th to 31st inclusive. Full details available by writing Supt Dye at Mellette.
The Water town Public Opinion assures readers that August 22 convention plans are not a deep scheme. The Alexandria Journal accuses deputy auditor Morse of unfair insurance statement distribution, but Morse was replaced over a month ago and had no role in choosing the papers published.
The Sioux Falls Press failed to publish Prof Harden’s full campaign speech, leaving readers without a clear view of his positions on division and statehood, civil service reform, prohibition, tariff, and related issues. Democratic coverage is criticized as misattributed and insufficient.
West of the Mississippi residents may attend a Denver meeting on the 28th to back a deep-water Texas coast port. The convention aims to give the region a direct, cheap outlet to world markets via deep-draught ships, aiding farmers miners and businesses across two thirds of the United States.
In Davison county Mitchell Republicans express satisfaction with the convention results. Powell, a representative farmer, wins a balance of power vote after support divided between two candidates. Pease shows strong organizing effort while Mentzer’s backers note a late canvass. overall, no ill will remains toward the party.
In a clash from the Rural Voice and Huron Huronite to Yankton Press and Daxatian, J. W. Harden is attacked as a mere figure though the southern party endorses him. The papers warn against overrating him while noting the Democrats faced a needed choice and named Harden to ensure a candidate would accept.
The Mills bill, praised by free traders and opposed by northern industry, is argued to favor the south and British interests. The piece claims Republicans barred northern voices, promising a pro free trade Senate clash and a campaign turning on protection for American industry led by Harrison and Morton, per the Cleveland Leader.
Levi Parsons Morton Republican nominee for vice president now resides at Ellerslie near Rhinebeck on the Hudson. A reporter tours the Huntingdon cottage, meets Mrs Morton, notes his domestic life and strong family ties. The mansion sits on Kellet estate land, with grand rooms, a conservatory, and views of the river Catskills and surrounding farms. Morton stays busy in New York City but spends summers at the country estate with his five daughters and wife.
Joggin's raft descended the East River Saturday afternoon and arrived safely at Erie Basin in South Brooklyn marking the journey's end.
The article traces Morton’s rise from poverty to wealth and governance, highlighting charitable acts. It notes his six month residence in Briarslie, his extensive giving for famine relief and workers’ wages, and his support for Dartmouth College art facilities. It cites his role with Morgan firm and a Dartmouth LL D honor.
A London telegraph summary reports Paris prefecture police census of beggars highlights professional mendicants in Lutetia. It traces two directories for informants and notes changes in social manners, with echoes of Hugo and the old Cour des Miracles as a relic of a past sanctuary and present urban reality.
A Cuamberdain special train carried 223 passengers from Franklin ton for a Sunday school picnic. Persistent drizzle spoiled island visits and agency tours, while Drubhouse rooms were opened to entertain guests. The Pukwana convention ended with J. M. Green securing 25 votes to 21 for Ward and Hilton on the 66th ballot. News on commission signatures from the Indians remains unavailable.
Friends of G A Mathews of Crookings rallied to win Kingsbury County for him but failed. Mathews, a Capitol Commission member, was viewed as lukewarm on the division issue by Kingsbury divisionists.
Syntroms Moister and severe itching at night are described for Swayne's Ointment which claims to stop itching and bleeding, heal ulcers, and remove tumors in most cases. Available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Dr. Swayne & Son Philadelphia. Also county coal bid notice from Auditor I T Roplinson calling for bids to furnish 40 tons hard coal, due Sept 1, 1855, with right to reject bids.
Thereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of county attorney subject to the action of the county convention of the Republican party of Davison county. D.G. WrEs'r.
Farm loans. We always have money on hand to loan upon improved farms at low rates of interest. Call and see us if in want of a loan. Varvison Kros and Sezman.
Antique offer notes a good seé land mower and a binder for cash or stock. Inquiries directed to Levake's lumber yard for details.
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