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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1890
Page
5
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The week after the election shows independents aligning with Republicans to energize the party. In Lake County a fusion with Democrats produced a 340 vote majority for the independents candidate, and Union County will fill a vacancy from an independent senator’s death in a similar fashion. Jay Gould’s railroad move awaits evaluation, with calls for better western road management for the public and stockholders.
The passage suggests farmers are funding contests to influence Democratic Senate outcomes, noting no Democratic legislator-elect has filed a contest nor has a defeated Democratic candidate inaugurated one, prompting questions about motives and strategy in the political arena.
The National Farmers' Alliance convention will be held in Ocala Florida next week. It aims to unite western and southern farmers in a political movement based on shared interests, though the platforms show many differences making agreement difficult.
Nebraska business interests fear the recently elected alliance legislature may push radical ideas. While these proposals boosted campaign rhetoric, they are unlikely to withstand practical implementation, reducing real danger to western states under alliance control.
A. V. H. Carpenter, veteran general passenger agent of the Milwaukee road, is retired on life half pay but will advise when he wishes. He began as a freight conductor, has served forty one years, and since 1862 held his current post. Widely known in the northwest for courtesy and business accommodation, he aided Dakota development through persistent advertising, and the company will continue his policy.
Albany readers see a Journal critique of New York Democrats using a stereopticon to sway the masses with declarations that the west is at the bottom of financial trouble. The piece questions farmers in the northwest aligning with Tamanny Hall dominated eastern leadership, given Republican protection of their interests.
The Pierre Capital prints comparative vote tables showing 24 eastern counties carried by Pierre versus 20 by Huron, with many counties showing decreases in 1889 versus this year. State totals drop 485 from last year, eastern counties down 2,718 while Black Hills counties rise 2,233 to 10,416. Miner county oddly increases by 81 votes, while Brown county loses 691 votes. The analysis questions Huron’s contest grounds.
The Chamberlain Democrat urges South Dakota's congressmen to push a bill for settlers on ceded lands to prove up after one year with 1.25 per acre or after five years under homestead terms without payment, while the government covers treaty prices to Indians. It warns western Democrats and independents about congressional policy shifts and the fate of trans Missis sippi states in future sessions.
The report tracks twenty years from Oct 1 1870 to Oct 1 1890 showing total circulation rise of over 737 million, average monthly increase about 302 336 and per capita rise about 34 98. It notes 1870 circulation at 319 79 and 1890 at 23 96, with last decade’s average monthly rise 4 966 392 and per capita 5 59. For 19 months March 4 1889 to Oct 1 1890, total rise 93 888 884 and monthly 4 940 388 with per capita about 1 50, and compares to March 4 1885 to Oct 1 1886 which saw a 21 859 428 decrease and monthly drop of 1 150 000. It ends noting a three month period July 1 to Oct 1 1860 with capital in use rising 68 354 339 and monthly average 22 784 778.
In a harsh post election turn, leaders promised sweeping victory and released tall figures. When results contradicted those claims, cries of fraud and boodle emerged, and bogus contest proceedings began across South Dakota as officials sought to explain the discrepancy and maintain control.
The Madison Sentinel notes that men who saw the contract offered to affidavit that B B BoWell signed and acknowledged a pledge to use all honorable means to help elect Bartlett Tripp to the U S Senate. Republicans had expected Democratic managers Pee Muller Wiki and others to camp in Lake county.
Mitchell real estate is touted as the best investment in the northwest. A cement plant project with half a million capital near Mitchell signals growth and new jobs, as the town aims to become THE city of the Jim river valley. The piece also notes diverse opinions on politics and social change, including women’s roles in the Methodist church.
At Pine Ridge Mc Gillicuddy illustrates the friction as former agents and employees hinder the new officers' authority, creating considerable trouble across Indian agencies.
The Midland Pacific surveyors resume work on the reservation after being driven off recently. With money stringency east and a hostile legislature, any new road through the area would demand grit from its projectors, but the M. P. may proceed if a road can be built.
The Huronite notes the alliance push in Huron as a response to possible legislature relocation from Pierre. It warns vaults and safety measures may be read as a grim fake out, yet could become an election season factor if echoed elsewhere.
The Irish statesman Parnell, long seen as a towering figure, has fallen from power due to his own actions. His downfall stems from defiant responses to public outrage and hostility toward trusted allies who advised caution as scrutiny over his personal conduct intensified.
The annual report to Congress highlights 19 million acres transferred to actual settlers in the past year. Patents for education and public works soared over the prior year, reaching 539,779 acres for 1890, with 117,247 patents issued this year. Final entries pending dropped to 208,064 from 276,751 in 1886, signaling faster government action and savings for South Dakota farmers urged to back the policy in Washington.
The piece argues the western states rely on returning Ingalls Moody and Pierce to Congress, forming a solid bloc with eight new Republicans from Washington, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming to influence national policy. It urges South Dakota and North Dakota to avoid shifting away from Republican leaders despite protests rooted in prejudice and class tension.
The Harmers' Alliance of South Dakota finished reports from committees and adjourned after choosing delegates J B Lowe J S Bryan E V Van Doran C L Hinkley A Wardall E B Cummings G A Crose for the National Farmers' Alliance meeting in Florida on December 2. Resolutions uphold nonessential unity, oppose unnecessary public offices, demand economy, and favor artesian irrigation while criticizing current congressional spending. Composed by W H Curtiss chairman and G C Crose W J Converse J G Jones.
The committee on legislation adopted by the Alliance calls for an amendment to the state constitution to bar sale of school and public lands with leasing rules, a uniform public school text book system at cost, fair English education, Australian ballot adoption, disarming state militia use, railway fares two cents per mile, forfeiture of office for free railroad passes, and election of railroad commissioners by the people with freight rates as prima facie evidence of reasonableness.
A group led by F. A. Leaught calls for fixing railroad valuations for taxation, redistricting into congressional districts, extending foreclosure redemption to three years, enacting mortgage taxation, and creating an investigating committee to probe possible misuse of funds in elections. The slate seeks reduced official fees and salaries, with leadership names included.
The program lists a Geo A Silsby Vocal selection a ladies quartet with Prescott Windie and Mrs New Comer and Maj Dix on. It includes Celeste Couglin solo Canzonetta pieces by Shaller and M Silsby a comedy Shall the Men Vote and a long cast of senators from various states with many named performers and a final tableau sequence noted as immense and elaborate. Ex president Hayes is praised as a strong philanthropist in closing remarks.
The Retort from Pukwana Press comments that the county election results have shifted our temperament from sweetness to gall. It notes the Graphic and Press differ on whether elections alter temper or politics, suggesting elections affect mood more than policy.
Miss Dell Noble, preceptress at the University, will take a vacation of a few months at Strawberry Point on account of temporarily affected eyes. Prof. R. E. Friars, formerly at Fayette college, is here to take her place. Noble expects to return as soon as her eyes improve.
Sioux Walls Argus Leader reports mood among observers that Senator Moody is not defeated. The Kimball Index suggests C. H. Sheldon of Day county as a United States Senate candidate. Moody’s support has risen over two weeks and observers foresee a comfortable majority with Republican backing plus 15 to 20 independent and Democratic votes.
The weekly publication, now in its thirty fifth year, earns wide recognition across the west as a premier agricultural item. Its standard of excellence remains noted by readers and industry observers alike.
Old and new subscribers urged to pay in advance with dollar amounts and receive coupons for names. Additional rewards offered for five or ten new names, including options to receive The Capital and Homestead or The Daily Reposit Can. Special terms for regular news items from townships and free sample copies offered. Mitchell Printing Co. invites inquiries in Mitchell, South Dakota.
The Illinois Central Railroad markets New Orleans as a premier winter home with access to hunting and fishing on the Mexican Gulf Coast. Prospective buyers can request an illustrated pamphlet titled Gulf Coast Resorts from General Passenger Agent Anson in Manchester, MG, detailing climate and attractions near New Orleans.
The post elected officers for the core including A. H. Daniels as Vice-Commander Ed. spans ler as Junior Vice-Commander Luke Richards as Quarter Master H W Kress as Officer of the Day H R Vanderleo as A M Kocher as Part Officer of Guard J C Trustees Geo A Silsby and H D Crawford as Delegates to the encampment at Yankton in March 1801 with alternates March 7 and EL Stingler listed.
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