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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1891
Page
9
The notice lists subscription options for one copy annual six months and three months with club prices and mentions updating addresses by providing old and new ones. It notes correspondence should be at the office early each Monday and that papers sent outside the state will be discontinued at the end of the paid period.
TO ADVERTISERS Advertising rates given on application and will be found reasonably low. Business Cards not exceeding six lines five dollars per year Each additional line one ten cents. Business Locals five cents per line Legal Advertisements at Statute Hates Cards of Thanks ten cents per line Marriage and Death Notices published free of charge Obituaries Resolutions of Respect and Wedding presents five cents per line.
The Friday December 1, 1891 issue reprints the President's Message in full for readers. Senator Gorman enters the presidential field from Maryland while Senator Kyle joins the Democratic ranks in the Senate. Sioux City Journal notes Sioux City as a potential site for the Republican convention in Minneapolis. Madison reports A B Hall as editor of the State Normal School four page leaflet titled Normal Topic.
The piece laments lingering tensions between St Paul and Minneapolis and muses on a hoped harmony during St Pauls bid for the Democratic national convention, suggesting such unity might not endure.
Mills, troubled by a defeat, refused to join an informal committee at session start. Rumors spread he may resign, though he likely won’t. His influence remains needed to assist ex-Czar Reed in engaging Crisp and his followers on tariff matters.
The Ruralist front page shows two men stabbing a body labeled money power before a bank door. A Pioneer Press note warns against anarchic threats and class hatred urging adherence to law and order. It cites past warnings against socialist agitation and bloodshed.
An Independent newspaper writer argues for government ownership of railways, noting Prussia’s 25 million dollar surplus after interest and debt payments. He cites a North American Review article showing lower per mile rates in the United States at 2.12 cents compared with Germany 3.10 and France 3.83, suggesting superior U.S. service amid broader government involvement.
The piece notes how third party candidates expected to win forty seats but ended up with eight independents in the Democratic caucus ratification and the rest aligning with Crisp Mills Springer McMillen or Hatch. It highlights comparative political dynamics and party cohesion amid the speakership battle.
The New York Press contrasts Minnesota wolves near Minneapolis with New York City crime, noting a joke about wolves versus the danger of tam many era rivals. It recalls the earliest Manhattan ascent as safer than strolling West street to Water street in 1890s New York.
The Ruralist and Mitch Republican dispute Loucks's pay from the state Alliance and its organ. The Ruralist contends the two salaries were never drawn as stated and questions the integrity of the Alliance and its reformer stance.
In a recent interview Depew says there is no division in the Republican Party over Blaine. Harrison would be the nominee if Blaine declines. The interview asserts Harrison and Blaine understand each other and credits Harrison with reshaping public perception through steady press interviews during his cross country trip.
A printed letter from C. W. Hill criticizes the Wessington Springs True Republican publisher over a $7.50 tin debt. Hill argues workers are blocked from wages and questions paying for a paper that harms labor. He asks to discontinue the Republican and promises settlement when possible.
PF. M. Goodykoontz Esq appointed assistant attorney general of the state to go to Washington and protect state interests in school and public lands. He will depart for the capital very soon.
A Mitchell based Independent article accuses H L Loucks of scheming to profit from multiple offices. It frames his salary picks as evidence of alleged manipulation, noting editor roles and national positions while questioning oath bound secrecy and Republican ties.
The Ruralist cites C C Post claiming a four thousand vote gain for the People's Party in South Dakota, while The Independent and Republican figures show varied declines across counties such as Beadle Brown Codington Davison Lawrence Minnehaha Yankton and Pierre. The piece criticizes Ruralist claims as misstatements and argues the official results reveal differing party fortunes county by county.
In several counties including Aurora Brule Campbell Charles Mix Day Douglas Hanson and Jerauld Republicans cast over half their prior year vote and Independents fell to about 45 percent in Day County where they were once strong. The piece argues the third party did not win nationwide and praises rural Republicans over urban agitators.
Minneapolis Journal reports Minnesota Republicans voice support for Blaine, favor Harrison for president, warn of Alliance disintegration, and note party lines on silver coinage.Clarkson predicts Harrison renomination within 60 days while Hearwole and Burrell discuss license politics and saloon conflicts in Washington Iowa.
Marshall county Iowa auditor J. C. Willitts and brother-in-law of J. K. Smith will spend the winter in the city for health reasons. His physician urged a bracing Dakota climate and he arrived in time to sample the conditions firsthand.
The Ideal Baking Powder is Dr Price s Cream Baking Powder. For over fifty years Cream of Tartar and Bi carbonate of Soda have been used with flour to preserve strength and whiteness. The product is praised as pure wholesome and delicious, producing moist flaky fine grained cakes and biscuits without ammonia or alum aftertastes. Once used, it is always used.
Dennis Funk rents the M C Betts farm for five years and moves in. Oscar Michael family welcomes a baby girl. Broadbent harvests a thousand bushels from twelve acres of corn. Mamie Dougherty begins school in Raymond district. John K. Johnson to run farmers grain warehouse next Monday as Broadbent resigns. Plankinton Herald editor Tom Taubman visits Mt Vernon with his best girl. Rev J G Hall visits from Tyndall. Fred Glover family to move to Kansas. Ladies Aid social at Mrs F D Powers home. A A Truax visited Emery. John Sloan in town from Emery. A J Myres moves family into town into Miss Addie McClatchie's house. Marshal Irvine's view on authority to quell disturbances in amusement places. He cites a rink incident and a paper from Judge Abbey about a club room.
A call is published for a South Dakota Real Estate Agents association meeting in Mitchell on Thursday December 10 at 2 p.m. President Roberts touts the group’s impact in attracting attention to South Dakota and promoting immigration. Yankton should support this movement as a vital statewide effort.
The Starr Piano is praised for power singing tone precision and delicate touch. Prospective buyers are urged to visit Mitchell Music to inspect the celebrated Starr Piano.
Washington December 8 Colonel O M Towner heads a venture with Chicago capitalists to colonize North Dakota. They have 1 500 000 pledged to settlers from Wisconsin Illinois Indiana Ohio and Pennsylvania. About 750 Germans sign on for spring settlement with land housing livestock and crops paid by yearly installments. The project targets fertile lands with water and hay meadows and aims for 1 000 families. Chicago leaders include W G Bently Z Dwiggins and J M and W H Starbuck.
New York December 8 Russell Sage recounts meeting a would be assassin who demanded 1 200 000 with ten pounds of dynamite in his bag. The man threatened to blow the building and 500 occupants to death unless paid. Sage watched as the attacker produced a glass globe that could have killed him. the globe exploded when money was not delivered.
Belle Center Ohio December 8 burglars blew open the safe of the local bank with dynamite and drilled holes in the iron safe taking all money and negotiable securities. The loss is about twelve thousand dollars and authorities report no crew has been identified. The bank promised to continue business with reserves drawn from other cities.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Foster’s condition deteriorated Saturday after a supposed recovery. Doctors note a relapse with typhoid form illness and Dr. Hamilton acknowledges grounds for anxiety. The secretary remains in a critical state.
The Marquette Snowshoe Clubhouse northwest of Marquette burned by incendiaries. Loss estimated at 2500 dollars with no insurance. None of the contents were saved as 20 water was nearby in the kitchen where the fire started, provoking widespread indignation.
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