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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1894
Page
11
The notice lists subscription and advertising rates for The Mitchell Capital with options for address changes and club deals. It also reprints harsh political commentary attacking populism, currency policy, and Canton Leader criticisms of figures and wage comparisons.
Opinion notes that blaming a Republican minority in Congress for crimes and incompetence avoids addressing the Democratic administration's own failures in public affairs. It frames the critique as a self-serving excuse rather than accountability.
The Argus Leader credits Mr. Pickler for resisting control by party bosses. He refuses to run the entire party machine, seeks support for himself, and avoids dictating district appointments and nominations, a stance that underpins his strength.
The piece discusses a heavy levy on corporations with a general levy of 2 mills and other sinking funds, arguing the move aims to gain political capital by targeting corporations. It condemns party pretenses of reform and urges fair play as the Republicans’ best long term platform.
The Argus Leader condemns recent Democratic legislation and favors education over top down reforms. It argues that broader use of initiative and referendum would complicate lawmaking and that the public must elevate individual honesty to curb political trickery.
The Hon. William L. Wilson voices a high principle stance as the income tax tariff bill nears passage, arguing the American people's right to relief from class distinctions outweighs any protection. The excerpt reflects partisan contention over fiscal policy and social order in Congress.
An explosion in Captain Grimes' Battery A Second Artillery during Evanston maneuvers threw three cannoneers from the limber and shattered the caisson rear chest cover. No lives were lost. Similar to a July Grand boulevard blast, the incident occurred at CuHicaco on August 22.
A serious stabbing affray at Madison lake near Minn. left Albert Southwick wounded by a camper from t he city. The assailant, unnamed, fled with others after visiting the camp late at night. Southwick suffered a deep cut over his heart. another companion narrowly escaped injury.
Dubuque reports the Milwaukee shop began full capacity operation with 10 hours daily. The workforce has doubled in two years, marking rapid growth from a smaller crew.
Aldace F. Walker cabled from Paris that he will accept the receivership of the Atchison system. He sails to New York and will arrive September 2 to qualify immediately.
A 1900s forecasting piece envisions Champeny Bros rising trade from 18 000 customers in 1894 to a vast future stock by 2000. It predicts women will own stores and run drumming sales, with laws ensuring branded bargains and standard goods under liberal prices.
The Thirteenth Annual Encampment of the Order of Sons of Veterans opened in Davenport Iowa with 300 delegates. Morning reports from Commander in Chief Joseph B. MacCabe and Quartermaster General Rudolph Lobenstein showed the treasury at 2705.11 dollars and the order in good condition. Evening activity included a moonlight Mississippi excursion.
In Scott County Kentucky Colonel W C P Breckinridge spoke in Georgetown appealing for mercy after confessing faults. He faced a cool reception as residents recalled his reference to former Vice President Richard M Johnson amid his re election bid in a courtroom setting.
Alix trotted a mile in 2 05 at Washington Park, a remarkable exhibition praised by horsemen as the greatest yet in sulky racing. The time beat Nancy Hanks’s mark by seconds, though conditions and track slowdowns limited the record. McDone blamed a two second slow tack as the cause for the slight gap. The event started at 5 30 with a light wind and swifter pace, the horse finishing strong and clearly superior under a steady poll.
The New York fast express on the Vandalia road derailed two miles west of Pocahontas Illinois at 45 miles an hour. The engine three mail and one baggage car left the tracks and rolled over while two coaches and the parlor car stayed on the rails. Engineer Menafee Fireman Dickinson and four postal clerks were injured but all others survived.
Congressmen and officials across the country are noted with actions in Congress and state offices. Dave Myer secures renomination by Republicans in Nebraska’s Second District. Ohio’s Ntative Richards introduces a bill to curb shoddy imports and production. Eastbound Chicago shipments last week totaled 45 589 tons, down from 49 255 tons prior week and up from last year. Frank E Chandler, Wabash general passenger agent, dies after neuralgic gastric trouble and two strokes. Germany’s cholera commission orders tighter steps along the Russian frontier to stop cholera entry.
May Get On. Wassington Aug. 23 Chairman Wilson has gone to West Virginia but will be back in time to see President Cleveland and some intimation may be given as to when congress can wind up its business.
Geaxp Fours, N D August 24 The State Bank Examiner Pestory reports 71 banks operating in North Dakota with total resources of 3 295 170 06 and liabilities equal to assets Capital stock stands at 1 087 Ber number of banks paying dividends last year is 1765 with an average rate of 18 02 percent The two strongest profits total 196 820 90 and the year’s average return on capital stock is 15 107 percent.
About 300 prominent Masons from all states arrived in Topeka for the 29th triennial convention of the Royal Arch Masons of America. Delegates were greeted by Topeka citizens with a city ride and a Grand Opera House reception before the session opened at 3 p.m.
DusvQve August 23 The Dubuque Malting company plans a major brewery on seven acres of land once the shooting park site. The facility will be 300 feet square, six stories high, costing about 255000 dollars with an annual capacity of 150000 barrels. Proceedings in a Pullman charter case are postponed as Attorney General Maloney is away in Chicago.
Mitchell Printing Co. offers plan sets for The Pansy Cottage No 12. Each set includes interior views, floor plans, elevations, and full specifications drawn to scale with cost estimates and material lists. Reader orders are 50 cents with a certificate clipped from the paper. supervision by James Hannerty.
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