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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1898
Page
3
Advertisers rates for business cards and local notices detailed. Cards of Thanks obituaries and wedding presents priced per line with free marriage and death notices. Legal advertisements at statute rates.
A Republican majority state party seeks a prudent, broad based speaker to unite factions and push laws pleasing to voters ahead of 1900. Candidates include A P Packard, A W Wilmarth, T W Dwight, D D Holdridge, Goddard, and Harry L Bras, with Bras favored by many but not yet declared. The Dispatch notes no attorney should apply and praises Bras as a potential fair chair.
Spain agrees under protest to the 20 million dollar offer for relinquishment of Cuba and to cede Porto Rico Guam and the Philippine Islands. The Spanish commissioners say they cannot commit their government beyond stating they have given an equitable reply but remain opposed to further stipulations.
The article argues Spain rejects American principles in diplomacy and war and submits to U S terms to avoid bloodshed. It notes South Dakota unlikely to enter saloons, Huron’s electric plant closing due to costs, and a likely contest for KE H Vance’s Beadle county seat against ex Senator Hinckley.
Sioux Falls Press notes that Governor Lee would be the first South Dakota chief executive to seek another term after re election. It compares past governors Mellette 1890 and Sheldon 1894 who also won non consecutive re terms, and questions whether Lee’s election is in doubt.
The South Dakota voters rejected the woman suffrage amendment but approved the initiative and referendum. Observers note the Swiss system will be the first statewide test in the country and will attract close scrutiny despite Switzerland's different conditions. Other states may let South Dakota bear the cost of the trial.
The Aberdeen Nowe questions election results noting Lee led the fusion ticket with large margins while Phillips outpaced all Republicans except Gam ble. It cites hundreds of Lee votes with unusual triple markings and warns of possible ballot secrecy breaches and bribery risks, urging investigation and accountability.
A fragmented editorial note praises Johnston for a medal while accusations swirl around which editor loved the woman most before an election. The piece hints at future campaigns and shifts to advertising pills from Dr King’s New Life Pills and Karl’s Clover Tea offered by S H Scallin.
Sioux Falls, Mitchell, Yankton, LeMars, and Yankton games spark debate over the state championship. Sioux Falls argues it is superior after wins over LeMars and Yankton while Mitchell insists a final return game is needed to settle the claim.
The author proclaims death is not the end but a bend along life’s road. He argues energy persists beyond destruction and that humans endure beyond physical demise, framing mortality as a passing incident rather than final.
Frank T. McLain reports from Manila in October 1898 detailing daily drills, living conditions, and sights such as Gen. MacArthur's headquarters guard duty. He recalls an accidental explosion injuring a fellow soldier, describes Manila streets, transport, water quality, and local drinks, and mentions plans for volunteers to join regular army.
Notice to R S Vessey and S H Albert that on November 2 1496 the Davison County treasurer sold Lot 6 Block 8 in D A Scotts addition Mitchell SD for 1894 1895 taxes with costs. James Murphy now holds the certificate of purchase and redemption rights will expire before deed.
Notice states default on January 25 1893 mortgage by Almedia Clark and Charles B Clark to Co-Operative Savings and Loan Assn of Sioux Falls South Dakota. Mortgage will be foreclosed by public auction December 12 4 D 1898 at 2 pm at Davison County Courthouse front door. Stewart references include tax and premium defaults and legal fees. property description Lot 6 Block 29 Joan Lawler Addition Mitchell SD. Sheriff H Natwice attorney for mortgagees.
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