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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1902
Page
2
Official Brown County paper reports the county awarded the contract to erect its courthouse to a LeMars, Iowa man. The project is expected to cost about 80.00. Advertisement pricing and notices appear in the February 2, 1902 issue.
Papers in towns visited by the State University band of Ver million spoke highly of the group’s ability to produce good music during their tour.
In Turner County two murder trials concluded this week with juries finding defendants guilty but not of murder. Each conviction is for manslaughter in different degrees, avoiding a capital verdict. The juries rejected homicide charges in both cases and returned manslaughter verdicts.
Campaign chatter shows candidates for state offices being heavily boosted as organizers plan a state convention, possibly in August or September. If ammunition runs short, boosters may need to restart efforts and renew appeals to supporters.
Senator Teller has become a notable objector in the senate with frequent comments that surprise friends. Observers expect he will push to the limit before changing course.
It is now believed Miss Stone has been set at Liberty and her relatives in this country have learned of her freedom. She has endured bondage since September and previous announcements of freedom were repeatedly denied.
Two South Carolina senators clashed in the Senate with insults and a shove as McLaurin accused Tillman of lying and Tillman reportedly jumped seats striking McLaurin. They apologized later and were urged to learn dignified conduct.
Public opposition grows as counties fail to appropriate money for the St. Louis exposition fund. Managers offer little clarity on timing with a potential 1904 date, delaying legislative action until January.
Eastern and western Democrats clash over leadership and guiding principles for the party. William Jennings Bryan resists relinquishing his name as a unifying symbol while Henry Watterson urges a focus on dealing with trusts as a central 1904 plank. Bryan collaborates with Ohio Democrats on future policy amid tense intra party negotiations.
Sanborn County voters will hold a March 4 special election to issue 30 dollars in bonds for a courthouse. The county has never had a courthouse and has housed records in a rented building, raising concerns about safety. Some oppose the site in Woonsocket fearing local benefit. A separate item notes Pettigrew’s unexpected stance on railroad mergers, seen as surprising given his public railroad position.
Prince Henry of Prussia lands in the United States a day late and is greeted by Admiral Evans. His two week stay includes sightseeing and official events including the launching of an American built ship. He will be hosted by prominent cities and receive American life experiences during his visit.
The state central committee chaired by John Pusey will meet in Sioux Falls on March 12 to set the date for the state convention. The piece notes growing Democrat populist friction and questions whether fusion or separate paths will define this year’s campaign.
John M. Pyle, attorney general of South Dakota, died at his Huron home on Friday night February 21. The state mourns a capable, conscientious leader elected in 1900, who rose from Montana to become a trusted public official with a reputation for integrity and duty. His passing ends a notable career among the state’s lawyers.
After thirty five years the senate unanimously ratified the treaty transferring St Thomas and St John to the United States for seven and a half million dollars. The islands favored annexation, Denmark ratified in 1868, and earlier efforts by Johnson and Grant urged action but stalled.
Advert shows a bottled remedy claiming to cure stomach, liver and bowel complaints. It targets dyspepsia indigestion constipation and nervousness with a private stamp on the bottle neck for authenticity.
The new treaty signed Jan 15 and ratified by the Senate transfers St. Thomas St. John and St. Croix to the United States for 50 billion dollars. The islands become American, with inhabitants’ status to be set by Congress. Support grows amid strategic naval interest and broader West Indies influence.
An old remedy claims over sixty years of use by millions of mothers for teething children. It soothes pain, softens gums, cures wind colic, and diarrhoea. sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle. Be sure to ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
Mitchell Printing Co presents a fine line of new fancy stationery and monogram designs. Ladies are invited to call and view the samples. The shop can supply engraved stationery or cards at reasonable prices.
A Republican editor urges the city council to regulate water use and convert the water system to a business basis. He argues residents enjoyed luxury water rents while facing shortages, and contends prepaid costs should reflect actual consumption to ensure future preservation.
The letter argues adopting a water meter in Mitchell to prevent waste and ensure fair charges. It outlines three funding options, notes potential extension of mains, and stresses meters will protect reservoir supplies and public fire protection.
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