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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1889
Page
1
Delegates from about 21 counties converge in Huron to chart Dakota statehood strategy amid fears of meddling capital interests and calls for a broad platform. Contending views mix over endorsing the Sioux Falls constitution vs a new plan while avoiding partisan extremes.
In Bis marck, reformers vow to curb monopolies and cut costs. A proposed bill would reduce legal printing fees and another measure would consolidate county printing to a single newspaper, regardless of readership.
The Springer bill clears the House with an amendment directing a Sioux Falls ratification vote on the 1885 constitution and associated articles. It will go to the Senate then possibly a conference committee. Democrats fear an extra session, but expect concessions and eventual statehood this session.
George IT Walsh won the council seat again after an editor Winship oversaw the contest. This marks Walsh's second double fight for the position, his prior contest occurring four years earlier. The Australian system could be adopted at Ivand Forks to improve results.
A concise plea urges the Walcots men in Washington to focus on Senate action. It argues to amend the Springer bill in its most objectionable aspects and push it toward enactment, warning that delay could pose dangers.
The Yankton Press comments on Washington’s Platt bill amendments, urging resubmission of Sioux Falls constitutional outputs to voters except the capital location. It notes critics, the real estate interests from Huron, and Gifford’s amendment aligning with South Dakota’s push for new votes on all propositions.
The Aspens Journal questions the Dakota race coverage and the Republican stance praising corporations while attacking farmers. It challenges the balance of praise and abuse in the Republican rhetoric and cites Speaker Wreith’s election and committee makeup as context.
Rapid City Republican notes an editorial in the Huronite arguing that all questions except the capital should be decided for all time, and questions why the capital decision should be treated differently. It suggests the capital may shift toward a more central location west of Huron as population centers move toward the Missouri River.
The lesson narrates Jesus returning to Capernaum, where the crowd gathers and four men lower a paralytic through a roof to reach him. Jesus forgives the man’s sins, then heals him, prompting debate among scribes and reflections on faith, divinity, and the Son of Man’s authority.
A tale from the Highlands describes Mr Bright sharing a brace of salmon with a hungry beggar after a day of poor fishing. In a turn of events the missing change leads to a confrontation in the inn taproom. The episode ends with Bright’s stern silence and a less lavish dinner afterward. The anecdote circulates via the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
A Chicago Herald note recounts a claimed origin of the song Annie Laurie. It says Annie Laurie, born 1827, was helped by Wallace, her suitor, who was fired by her father James Laurie in Dumfriesshire. Wallace died in Maxwellton after visiting her, and on his deathbed he is said to have composed the song.
At Tunnell Hill Illinois D F Beauman proprietor of Maple Grove stock farm reports a full blooded short horn cow gave birth to a two headed bull calf. The heads four ears four eyes two mouths two tongues on separate necks move with separate impulses. The creature is well formed hearty and strong per the New York Telegram account.
A voice from a child asks charity as an old gentleman dismisses the plea. The boy explains his “fadder” was dead for twenty years, revealing he is the child of the poor first marriage and the humor lies in the misinterpretation.
Frost bite cure uses a strong alum and water solution held on the flesh until wrinkles appear. A county notice claims seizure of property under law. A church fair offers a pastor testimonial device with a smiling legend. Unconnected postal card handwriting risks higher postage. A dancing book author equates eighteen waltzes to fourteen miles of work. A dog gnaws because swallowing is not possible.
An old ad notes Dr. J. C. Ayer and Co of Lowell Massachusetts offering bolded by all druggists and a price of one dollar for six bottles in a single listing.
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