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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1894
Page
6
A New York banker argues that free silver would misstate value, claiming 16 to 1 implies weight ratios not fixed by law. The piece rebuts this, noting that silver dollars would gain no extra purchasing power and that coinage would mirror bullion value, with gold and silver output guiding prices.
A condensed digest notes the Populist party’s vote totals in 1892 1803 and 1896 and the decline seen in several states amid Democratic demoralization plus calls for silver circulation reform. It mentions Don Carlos Needham chairing the National Morgan Horse Breeders Association and delivering South Dakota climate notes.
The Citizen-Republican reports on Gen George A Silsbys steadfast Republicanism amid Populist and Pettigrew pressures. It notes Silsbys Davison County campaign speeches and support for the Republican ticket, contrasting with varied party loyalties and caucus dynamics across Kansas, Colorado, and the state.
The Republican state convention endorses laws to regulate railroad traffic and protect travelers and shippers. The Blade urges freight and passenger rate reductions, regulates crossings, and remodels the railroad commission with real enforcement power. It warns lawmakers against rail industry influence and calls for integrity on the railroad committee.
A Friday concert at the Mitchell courthouse showcased Miss Mary McGovern, Prof. W. J. Lott, Mr. G Bert Barborka, Miss Gertie Becker, Miss Celeste Coughlan, and Prof. Stetson in piano, violin, cornet, and contralto performances. An impromptu Robin Hood troupe disrupted briefly before finishing with strong encores. Also noted: James A. Wilson’s artesian well project near Armour with a planned 10 acre reservoir and irrigation plans.
Neighboring papers report S. S. Johnston selling the Gazette to Dc. C. Lowe who has run the Alexandria Journal for two years. John Lowe will join in publishing the Gazette. The Lowe brothers are praised as energetic and honorable, with The Republican offering good wishes for success.
United States Consul Gifford at Basle warns Swiss and naturalized Americans considering returning from the United States to Europe that jobs are scarce. He notes dull business, lower wages, and ample Italian labor in building trades, urging would be returnees to wait for a US economic revival.
Reports from the Guatemala frontier indicate a grave incident pattern. A purported assassination of a Mexican colonel aide to General Lullan is claimed. A 400-strong Guatemalan guerrilla group clashed with 19th Mexican regiment troops, killing two soldiers in a second skirmish. The mounted force reportedly withdrew to Guatemalan territory, with calls for reparations if official confirmation arrives.
President Cleveland reverses a prior decision and will allow the American legation in Constantinople to nominate a delegate to accompany the Porte’s Armenian commission. The Turkish government seeks Western involvement, and Britain’s Earl of Kimberly has agreed to nominate a delegate as well. A second item reports North Dakotan William Crunns held in Chicago custody for the murder of Hans Peterson near Devils Lake last September, linked to a robbery of 70 dollars.
Prof L D Edwards of Preston Idaho recounts fatigue nervousness and insomnia from overwork and credits Dr Miles Nervine. He says he sleeps soundly feels brighter and more energetic after using the product. The ad notes a guarantee and price 81.6 bottles for 8 with prepaid shipping from Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
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