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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1895
Page
2
The paper lists subscription prices and ad rates with discounts and free obituaries. It notes a resubmission measure likely passing in Pierre and mentions state treasurer Kirk Phillips. An enormous Nebraska wild cat tale and Colvin's referendum pledge are cited along with past bank losses and a penitentiary reference.
In Pierre the house focused on a resubmission bill with petitions opposing it. Prohibitionists sought a postponement for further hearings, speeches backed and opposed the measure, and the bill passed 16 to 44 to 6 after debate. Other actions included funding for Taylor prosecutions, court term fixes, and appointment of a statistics committee. Col Ruth denies charges and defends his actions amid controversy.
The article argues the Republican party bears responsibility for the Paylor defalcation, urging disavowal, safeguards for public funds, recovery of stolen money, and punishment of those involved to prevent a recurrence. It demands the party acknowledge duty as current holders of power.
The Davison county commissioner silence on official papers prompts a partial relief plan. In Minnehaha county the Staaty Zeitung Sioux Falls Plain Talker Hartford Times Dell Rapids Times Mitchell Nachrichten and Zeitung Sioux Falls are highlighted as distribution leaders. The Mitchell Mail notes board members as ethnic stereotypes affecting support for the Nachrichten versus Zeitung.
M Peck of Ulm, South Dakota, denies circulating claims of widespread famine. He says only two articles were written by request, defending the region’s true condition and destitution compared with four years ago when aid arrived from the East. He offers a copy of the article for publication.
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