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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1898
Page
6
The notice lists subscription prices for The Mitchell Capital and the Downey paper, with varying terms and club discounts. It also reports changes of address, advertising rates, and free obituaries, followed by political commentary on South Dakota officials and recent audits of the insurance department.
James Garrington was found guilty of murder in Sioux Falls and faces execution by hanging in a case with robbery as the motive. The sentence marks the first hanging in the region in years, last occurring fifteen years ago when James Eagan was executed for killing his wife.
Washington dispatch notes rising receipts under the new tariff. August through January show progressive gains in customs and general revenues as import flows normalize after the law’s enactment. The six month totals surpass earlier Wilson law comparisons, signaling sustained earnings and policy impact.
Sioux Falls and St Paul papers report that the Lodge immigration bill may be blocked in the House, driven by German steamship companies and a fear of votes from German constituents, unions, and a push to shelve until after elections. The piece condemns demagogy by corporations and urges action to close doors to unrestricted immigration.
Mitchell residents praised Col Copeland's lecture while the Yankton Gazette complains of antiquated stories and frothy humor. The piece notes the YMCA's support, cites mixed reception, and references unrelated medical ads and cures from the era.
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