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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1891
Page
7
Dell Rapids Times reports the Madison Sentinel opposing the Preston apportionment bill for Lake county. It argues the bill reduces the legislature from 169 to 113 and should be cut further to 80 to 90, despite Mitchell Republican support.
John MacBride, aged editor of the Mitchell Mail, died of heart disease Wednesday night. He was a courteous, kind-hearted district clerk for several years and highly popular among Woonsocket citizens who regret his early demise.
A statesman dubbed Mr Pea cock of Douglas argues Kyle’s election signals a Democratic win while noting Kyle’s shifting stances as a prohibitionist suffragist and former Republican. The remark reflects tense party dynamics and uncertainty about the outcome.
A Watertown Public Opinion report notes an early bill cutting legislative membership introduced by Republican Senator Preston of Davison County. It contrasts the move with Independent Reformers who intended to teach economical legislative practice.
Pierre Free Press hails Mr. Preston as the finest orator in the senate, noting rising rank and acclaim for his public speaking.
Pierre Free Press reports the Mitchell Republican calls on the legislature to appropriate no less than $150,000 for the World’s Fair. The item notes advocacy within state government circles.
Col. Long spoke at a packed Baptist church union meeting with pastors Boggs Rairden and Bradley present. He praised temperance progress, argued the saloon is not an American institution, and urged enforcement of laws against liquor. He linked prohibition to broader reform and criticized private interest over public good.
At the address closing, those wishing to join were recorded and about eighty charter members formed a lodge. Officers include Lodge Deputy C W Gillis, Chief Templar W S Crouse, Vice-Templar Miss J M J Pryne, Chaplain Rev A R Boggs, Secretary W A Scott, Financial Secretary W S Shepherd, Treasurer Miss Mattie Foster, Marshal A Barber, Deputy Marshal Miss Ida Colvin, Guard Miss Mabel Robinson, Sentinel Oscar Kanouff, Sup t Juvenile Work Mrs J F Bradley, Past Chief Templar R P Hall, Trustees C W Gillis, W S Crouse, R N Kratz. Regular meetings on Tuesday evenings.
Rev E E Clough reports the Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley line will transport all veterans admitted to the state soldiers home at Hot Springs from Sioux City at regular rates. Other South Dakota railways may soon offer similar terms from all joints in the state.
Random Shots surveys political asides from Kilgore and others. It notes a Texan congressman’s door incident, a Minnesota compulsory schooling bill, and Grover Cleveland warning on free silver. It also covers Spain’s clamor for republican government, the army plan with Indians, and West’s political shifts plus Dakota events.
The article argues irrigation will transform South Dakotas dry regions. It cites drought pasts, cheap drilling of 300 to 500 foot wells, and artesian irrigation making water accessible. It predicts rapid growth of wells, new capital, and revival of farmland as districts blossom with green, productive land.
The Huronite and Sioux Falls Argus-Leader debate the value of artesian wells. The writer urges practical progress, arguing the state already has numerous good wells and should promote irrigation, warning against overemphasis on scientific debates and promoting public good.
Rev. J. H. Kyle, about 42, Oberlin College alumnus and former tutor, led a Aberdeen Congregational church until resigning to run for legislature. A staunch Republican and prohibitionist, he was praised by allies but Brown county split with Independents carrying the county. Mrs. Kyle is noted for strong political ambitions and Washington social preparation.
Dan McDermaid of Mitchell brought his hounds to a weekend rabbit hunt near Alexandria. Many boys joined in chasing rabbits and praised Tulu for likely catching one if allowed a fair run with the wire fences.
An old man tells his grandson of a time when he was the only man in South Dakota who did not receive a vote for U S Senator in 1891. The boy cheers the imagined rare honor as they sit by the fire in the late fall of 1900.
The Dakota Farmer, a semi monthly Huron S D publication, is praised as the best farm paper for Dakota farmers. An offer folds in THE CAPITAL together with The Dakota Farmer for one year at 1.90 dollars, down from their combined regular price of 2.50 dollars.
Reports by Interior department agents reexamine suspensions and patent actions in multiple cases across Jerauld Sanborn Davison McCook counties. Entries relieved from suspension proceed to patent. appeals sent to Interior Secretary. several final actions favor contestants in Davison Sanborn McCook Jerauld counties.
Dr. J. A. Baker of Sioux City visits Mitchell and praises its prospects saying it shows more signs of real prosperity than any other town he has visited. H. G. Nichols receives an English greyhound from Denver, hinting at upcoming numerous coursing races.
Captain Joseph W. Morris recounts three years in a Siberian coal mine after his schooner Helena was seized near Vladivostok. He and crew endured brutal conditions, scarce food, and forced coal quotas while imprisoned with a Pole who died and was dismembered to load coal. Morris later reunited with a crew member and reached Yokohama and finally Boston.
CuicaGo reports a second winter episode of widespread telegraph and telephone outages across the United States. Worsening moisture clogged lines Sunday afternoon and by 10 pm wires failed in a great circle centered on this city. By 2 am little improvement. Chicago area lines barely function.
London reports from Feb 17 that Russia conducts inquisitorial raids on religious figures, arresting and brutalizing secretaries to force orthodoxy. Catholic churches are mostly spared, but in Poland many remain closed. Police push anti Jewish prejudice by accusing Jews of burning the Novgorod cathedral.
London Feb 17 Queen Victoria has half promised to attend a performance of Ivanhoe saying she was impressed by its favorable reception among the nobility. She had withdrawn from public view since Prince Albert's death and may leave seclusion for this occasion. In Chicago burglars broke a plate glass at Doussang's restaurant and stole cigars champaign oysters and a revolver. Police suspect lodging house loafers rather than professional thieves.
Van Wert Ohio February 17. After more than thirty six hours the jury convicted Rhodehouse the Cincinnati Jackson and Mackinaw fireman who was his engineer in the cab of the engine last July of assault and arsony. This ends the most notable criminal case ever tried in Van Wert county.
James Storey of Parsons Kansas has received Washington letters patent for an artificial egg that closely resembles the natural product. He claims daily production of at least one car pad per day at three cents per dozen using machinery costing about five hundred dollars. An Omaha Failure reported includes Heyman and Dickes, ladies suits manufacturers, filing for bankruptcy with debts around forty thousand dollars and assets near sixty thousand. creditors are secured.
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