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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1896
Page
2
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The article notes William McKinley and Garret Hobart as Republican ticket leaders. Sioux Falls forms a nonpartisan free silver club, while Fall River county sends two delegates to the state convention. Minnesota Governor Clough faces renomination trouble, and Democratic splits deepen as free silver gains rise toward Chicago. Wa. C. Whitney tries to stem the tide with uncertain success.
Congressman Pickler declares he stands with the St. Louis platform and will work for Republican triumph. He predicts McKinley Hobart victory and a forthcoming Aberdeen nomination, believing McKinley’s election will usher in an era of prosperity unseen since the war.
John L. Jolley announces he is no longer a candidate for governor fearing Aberdeen Republican convention will endorse the national platform. Jolley, a radical free silver exponent, condemns Senator Pettigrew’s action and says his followers will leave him to himself.
The Minneapolis Tribune notes a radical political shift in South Dakota with Pettigrew's populist turn. It suggests clear lines on the silver question may elevate Major Pickler from infeasibility and bring Aberdeen’s Judge Campbell into prominent consideration due to his strengths and conservative reputation.
The city supports J. B. Scriven for the Republican State Central Committee chair. His election would place a capable leader in charge of state Republican forces and likely ensure a strong campaign this year in South Dakota. Leading state figures endorse him and expect he would deliver an absolute campaign success under his leadership.
Major McKinley accepts the Republican nomination with Thurston delivering the address. He argues the campaign will hinge on practical experience and protective tariffs to restore American production, reduce foreign trade deficits, and fund government with minimal domestic burden. He stresses a strong currency, debt reduction, and balanced budgets to sustain prosperity. EP Winsor abandons the party citing gold standard while aiming at populism. Geo A Johnston seeks renomination as railroad commissioner with district support.
The report notes Johnston’s faithful service to constituents and hints at his favorable view for a convention. A heated populist clash is expected at Huron as Senator Kyle contends with Loucks Kidd and others over strategy. Socialism faces rejection from the senator, shaping tense intra party dynamics.
The Canton News and Argus Leader accuse Coe L Crawford of dishonesty in the Taylor case but offer no solid proof. Despite their belligerent stance, Crawford gains ground and is likely to win the nomination at the Republican convention.
The piece argues that party splits emerge over women's suffrage and tariff policy. It attacks Senator Pettigrew for shifting allegiances and vows of loyalty, accusing him of betraying constituents by opposing GOP measures while claiming party ties. It cites B F Wright and critiques missed decisive platforms.
Fourth of July excursion sale announced for July 3 and 4 by the St. Paul Milwaukee and Oshkosh railway offering a 1 1 3 fare round trip within 2 miles, except South Dakota trips at 1 1 5 fare, with tickets expiring July 6 1896 and agent C L McKinley noted as destroyed. A separate note recalls a liquor destruction order given to O T Huyck by Judge Smith after raids a year ago. Patient testimonials praise Champlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from Mrs E G Gregory of Frederickstown Missouri, sold by L O Ga.
The Mitchell board of education held a regular meeting appointing Miss Sadie Ball as the elementary grammar and primary teacher after 11 ballots. Carrie Carpenter named janitor of the south side schoolhouse, while Miss Daisie Angell resigned after years of faithful service.
A farewell party was given for Miss Sadie Scaillin who plans to leave for her Pennsylvania home this week. Friends gathered Saturday evening as she has recently graduated from city schools. The event featured crokinole and refreshments, with a list of attending young ladies and gentlemen including Cora Miner Nona Prescott Mina Van Tassel Fanice Thompson Katie Koch Blanch Van de Bogart Viva Winsor Florence Gregory Dotie Weller Etta Richards Nettie Welle Phy McKay and J2 Herbert Roy McCurdy Eugene McGovern Frank Gleason Cyrus Warne Avery Frink Clifford Gheen Fred Kratz McKay Van Tassel Howard Davizoc Alfred Diz Edward McGovern.
Default on mortgage by Daniel and Menga Meredith to Frank Weller then assigned toock Troutman prompts foreclosure sale. Amount due 758.89 principal and interest 3731.55 taxes 317.34 attorney fees 1000 total 3755.04. Sale set by sheriff July 25 1395 at 2 PM at Davison County Courthouse front entrance. Premises located in Davison County South Dakota described as to-wit.
Notice of mortgage sale due to defaults on two notes secured by a 160 acre property in Davison County. Mortgagee William Schuetzel declares entire debt due. sale to be held by Sheriff John Cook on July 27, 1896 at Mitchell Court House. Property described as SW quarter of section 26, township 101N, range 62W.
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