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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1897
Page
2
Public notice lists subscription options including one year in advance and various delays for payment. It requests subscribers to provide old and new addresses for changes and urges early office correspondence each Wednesday. It notes discontinuation for out of state deliveries and outlines advertising and notice rates and free items.
The Republican caucus names Congressman Pickler as the nominee for U S senator though election prospects remain uncertain. Chicago's Martin Madden withdraws from the Illinois Senate race amid widespread press opposition. John Sherman is expected as Secretary of State with Mark Hanna as senate replacement. The Sioux Falls and Argus Leader disputes over pre delivery publication of the governor’s message draw criticism. Senator Petti grew pushes a land grant bill for a railroad, amid questions of potential self interest. South Dakota considers immigration promotion legislation and a state immigration commissioner role to boost resources and advertising.
The piece argues populist reform seeks to expand the judiciary to five supreme court members and 60 circuit judges, creating new offices for populists. It claims the plan would cost South Dakota about $10,000 annually and criticizes the motive as political, not efficiency.
The state budget shows a 700 cost to censure several papers and a correspondent. The railroad commission forms a permanent body with W. H. Tompkins as chair and H. W. Sawyer as secretary. A free homestead bill advances in Congress, expanding Indian reservations protection. The capital removal fight ends with Pierre narrowly leading 24 to 15 to keep the capital, while Mitchell centers population access. Postal notes list uncalled letters in Mitchell. One Minute Cough Cure touted as a remedy.
In Pierre on January 20 the populist senate race dominates headlines as ballots show Kyle 29, Loucks 12, Plowman 10, Goodykoontz 10 with no agreement. The joint session begins as Pickler secures full Republican support. the first joint ballot is anticipated with changes expected Thursday. The Palmer railroad bill advances and a dispensary license debate tensions rise amid temperance committee meetings. Syrup of Figs touted as a permanent solution for constipation ends the item.
The passage recalls Father Maher’s final Christmas visit to the school he cared for and the pupils and Sisters affected by his death. He praised the occasion as the happiest Christmas he had spent, fulfilling his duties in a few short years and leaving a lasting spiritual impact. His last sermon urged living and dying under the shadow of St John.
A heavy blizzard returns after January storms, bringing persistent wind and snowfall. Rail service remains disrupted with lines to Chamberlain, Aberdeen and east cuts blocked, while plows operate overnight and Monday brings milder weather with thawing conditions.
A Sunday afternoon blaze at the Grand opera house arose when a saloon worker covered an empty furnace register with tin to keep heat in the basement. Heat radiated through a large tin pipe damaging floor and wall. water stopped the flames and insurance covers the loss.
An exhibit of pure bred poultry will be held at Champeny's Opera House in Mitchell on February 23-24 under the Davison County Poultry Association. Judge W. S. Russell of Ottumwa Iowa, of national repute, will preside. Floral displays by C. J. Newberry of the Mitchell Green House and strong music are planned to enhance the event. Premium catalogs and full information are available from secretary N. J. Nielsen in Mitchell South Dakota.
A lunging liver causes bad breath indigestion and headaches. To prevent these effects DeWitt's Little Early Risers are recommended as famous little pills by L. O. Gale.
G H Hee ning of Omaha and Dr R M Dott of Alexandria helped organize an Imperial Mystic Legion lodge. Officers elected include Lizzie Eastman Past Regent and J B Wolgemuth Regent. The group meets Thursdays in the G A R hall and offers weekly sick benefits of 6 a week with equal insurance rights for women.
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