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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1893
Page
1
A discussion from Sioux Falls Press notes Satelli visits stir Catholic progressives toward Denane AAS. Major Pickler sits on the subcommittee drafting Indian service funds. Cardinal Gibbons reportedly opposes state aid to parochial schools. The Argus-Leader cites tariff talk and Republican reverses framing current politics. Also lists literary items and Harper’s Christmas Number features.
The Kimball Index editor reflects on Pettigrew’s possible reelection and urges Republicans to secure a strong legislature. He critiques postal note abolition, cites Hawaiian policy debates, and defends positions from Trim Republican gossip while urging fair voting and reliable sourcing.
The January Harper's Magazine, on sale January 22, will include the first part of George du Maurier's Trilby with his illustrations. It also presents Weeks's travel notes as he journeys across Persia by caique, described in detail.
The piece surveys Republican loyalties around Senator Pettigrew and Governor Sheldon, praising party unity while noting anti silver sentiment within the Letcher Blade. It recounts Joaquin Miller’s tramp philanthropy story and reports President Graham’s return from Parkston and Milltown with nearly $40 in collections for Mitchell’s institution.
Washington December 20. A new feature in the Brazilian crisis involves recognition of the insurgents as belligerents. Unofficial reports say United States Minister Thompson has asked Secretary Gresham for instructions, given insurgents' foothold in southern Brazil and potential recognition by other powers. Buenos Ayres December 20. President Peixoto has postponed congressional elections until May.
State Treasurer Bobieter released the annual report showing fiscal year receipts of 6 687 445 90 and disbursements of 4 153 407 11. Year end balance stands at 2 554 038 89 with invested funds totaling 4 051 495 18. Tax collections reached 1 150 175 96 for 1892 and 2 121 099 63 for 1893. Actual state debt is 1 971 506 59.
The president sent to the senate the nomination of Wayne McVeagh of Pennsylvania to be ambassador to Italy. Also reports show Minneapolis wheat stocks totaling 21,788,525 bushels in city elevators and 6,620,000 in country elevators, lifting Northwestern totals to 28,405,525 bushels. A year ago Northwestern stock stood at 83,923,000 bushels. Stanford's Private Secretary Dead. New York report notes the World.
News from Chautauqua County reports Ned Curtis died at his father’s home from paresis at age 48. Curtis once served as private secretary to Senator Leland Stanford and later as Stanford’s political agent, leaving an estate of about 40000 dollars. Federation Adjourns in Curacao and other December notes follow.
The Agriculture Department reports valuable results from the national road study with state cooperation, new road laws bulleted, and tax-levy trends highlighted. In Deadwood a 16 year old Austie Trevis killed Maggie McDermott at the Mascot saloon amid a love triangle, with Frank Debelley as a central figure. A St Louis inquest justified Matt Davis for killing Walter Shannon and Mrs. Ann Davis, while Edward A. Davis denies a will settlement. In Carpar Rapids a charter showdown heads to a vote.
Helga Rognas, living alone on a southern Beaver Creek farm, died in a fire that consumed her house and belongings. The charred remains were found the following morning.
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