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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1888
Page
1
Report cites party loyalties and political maneuvers as Dakota moves toward statehood. Col Dudley, Van Etten, and Abe Boynton figure in debates on constitutional limits, division of California, and rail commission roles while Jamestown leaders urge unity and rapid progress.
Kansas forecaster Blake releases a pamphlet predicting 1889 rainfall for eastern Dakota at 6.6 inches in January to April and 5.26 inches in May to August. He expects cold January in the northwest, moderating February, a warm March, and a cold April, with a drought follow‑up. Frosts come in September and the 1889–90 winter to be severe, unless early planting and breeding mitigate effects.
The Chicago Times argues Dakota’s leadership and growth justify admission to statehood without granting double representation. It notes Dakota’s rapid population rise from 134,000 in 1880 to over 600,000, two thirds native, and contrasts with states like New Hampshire, Oregon, Florida, and Vermont to illustrate its potential.
The Sioux Press explains the South Dakota admission issue by analogies of two engaged sisters and urges unity between St Lawrence and Miller. The counties’ rivals now join to back a shared site for a permanent capital, dedicating land to form a city nucleus and canvassing voters for capital honors.
A column from Watertown Courier-News and fluronite clash over which favored admission under the Sioux Falls constitution first. The piece notes Campbells and Campbells’ stance, cites local bias against Aberdeen, and urges moving forward toward double statehood with cooperation and faith.
Mitchell will host South Dakota Democrats on the 20th inst for a gathering to choose delegates who will travel to Washington to urge the House Democrats to support Dakota interests. The meeting aims to advance its stated objective regardless of underlying motives.
Aberdeen editor statesman McCoy argues Dakota will unite as a single state despite current divisions. He maintains a hopeful view of eventual political consolidation and a shared regional identity.
The Chicago Inter Ocean notes Illinois as seventy years old in statehood with population rising from 50,000 to 3,500,000, a 70 fold increase. It contrasts Dakota’s growth from 72,000 to 650,000 and cites Harper’s Weekly on Dakota blizzards and the need for meteorological stations north of the Canada line to warn residents. It compares Dakota’s hazards with the Atlantic coast storms, urging better warning systems to save lives.
A group of South Dakota Democrats led by Maris Taylor and P F McClure met in Yankton to plan a Mitchell mass meeting on the 20th to elect a delegation to urge Democratic House members to pass the Platt admission bill this session. Gov Church and Associate Justice Spencer were expected in, aiming to gain winter admission to avoid a year’s delay.
Mr. Wallace of Syurleigh asked to speak and Ife praised the meeting. He announced no Burchards or Sackyilie Wests in the convention and led three cheers for GrandForks General Ward, the convention’s father. Ward declined to respond, noting the child had disowned the parent in a conservative turn of the convention.
A quirky note in the Times describes strict tobacco bans in a corporation. It ends with a playful line about gno pstzinch winning and Ayauntt exclaiming in the street context.
The Watertown Public Opinion questions the type of job ex-Governor Ordway seeks to add to the state constitution and notes E. C. Johnson’s strong opposition to altering the current, spotless charter.
A condensed commentary notes Samson as a failed Nazarite deliverer whose downfall came from neglecting his consecration. It contrasts his strength with spiritual faith, cites Delilah’s lure, and highlights his final act of destruction as a judgment against Philistines, with reflections on repentance and God’s forgiveness.
Washington dispatch reports Chicago Tribune correspondent recounts scandalous rumors about President Cleveland and his wife. Mrs Whitney, wife of the secretary of the navy, defends the president, denounces the tales as false and confidentially rejects circulating names or particulars.
Senator Ingalls rejects a United Press interview claim that he spread stories of White House infelicity. He states he never spoke ill of the president personally, only criticizing him as a public official. Also notes on Dakota statehood prospects and Taunt named consul to the Congo River Free State.
Reports from Ireland especially County Limerick show widespread distress among farmers and laborers with many applicants seeking government aid to emigrate. The majority prefer transportation to Buenos Aires over the United States due to limited local prospects.
Mr Depew says he repeated a circulating story about Mr Watterson and Mrs Cleveland at a dinner, but he did not endorse it and doubts its truth. He asserts the version told to Mrs Whitney is a lie and that he had heard multiple reports from various sources.
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