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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1887
Page
4
The Mitchell Capital lists subscription rates for one copy year in advance at 2.00 and six months at 1.00. Advertisers get low rates with office correspondence by Monday. Legal ads use statute rates. cards of thanks ten cents per line. obituaries free or at times with five cents per line for resolutions.
In Yankton, W K Weaver issues the first Yankton Tribune aimed at temperance interests. The region faces mixed crop prospects with drought in Dakota and widespread reports of crop destruction in Iowa Wisconsin and Illinois. The Huron land office reduces clerks from three to two, with a claimed saving of 90 dollars, while clerical staff in Dakota offices are deemed insufficient for prompt service.
A recent raid on disreputable houses in Huron disrupted the town’s best circles. Nearly all visitors seized were local men including a bank cashier, the son of a prominent lawyer, and others in religious and business circles. One famous attorney escaped by fleeing with clothes, retreating toward the river under bluffs along the bank.
The Alexandria Advocate editor laments the flag order and calls for harsh action against those opposing the Union. He criticizes a Democratic presidential choice and mocks Northern sympathizers, urging loyalists to rally behind strong national figures.
The row in the Fifth district grows general as Pierre joins to support Judge Spencer. Citizens show little time for the dispute and claim the attempt to magnify it is curious. Spencer, an outside Democrat, is noted as ambitious on the bench and his foes claim the case harms respect for law and court authority.
The special examiner’s report on Yorkton asylum exposes lax business practices and harsh scrutiny by Governor Church. It notes partisan coloring but confirms need for investigation and possible extension to other territorial institutions. It cites a $85,471.53 shortage against secretary Cobby, with funds showing a remaining balance and territory debt, while detailing expenditures and authority over warrants under 1585 law.
The piece criticizes Auditor Caldwell for not exposing endorsements and creating political capital. It argues public sentiment favors John Sherman for president, notes Dakota’s interest in backing him, and praises Gov. Church for impartial investigations into territorial institutions. It blames poor law patchwork rather than mere dishonesty for governance issues.
Across Sioux Falls Armour Fargo Grand Forks and Aberdeen Fourth of July celebrations drew notable crowds and spirited community events highlighting civic pride and local traditions.
Report says former governor Pierce is expected to accept the offer to lead Grand Forks University, signaling a potential new era for the institution. The development centers on his anticipated leadership and the university’s direction.
The Dakotan harvest is slated for July while rail build reaches 700 miles this year. Morgan Barns sits in Minnewaukan jail on horse stealing charges as Peter Baligard faces indictment for felony. crop hopes rise with widespread rain. A Methodist camp meeting starts July 7 in Jamestown and temperance politics loom large across counties.
George Chapman of Pincenning Michigan recounts a four year battle with a widespread skin eruption he calls eczema while serving in the US Army mounted infantry in Texas. After using Brandreth’s pills for roughly three months he says the disease vanished and never returned, leaving his skin clear.
The body of Wm. G. Kenyon was found in Eagle Creek in an advanced state of decomposition. Identified as a Staal of the twelfth U.S. infantry by a pension found with him. The coroner's jury ruled death from exposure and starvation caused by insanity.
Examiner Harris reports the Yankton asylum trustees overstepped duties by acting as superintendent and failing to provide itemized vouchers. He cites $24,450 withdrawn by the board, $38,500.60 in estimates, and a $5,471.53 overall shortfall across funds. The auditor and governor criticize disregard for the law and call for corrective action.
Harry Palmer, who arrived from New Jersey last week and was briefly freed after being deemed insane, went to Dundas and took his own life. The Capital notes the incident and urges readers to subscribe.
The circular guides newly elected school officers through sub district director qualifications and board organization. It outlines reports due dates, bond requirements, tax powers, fund classifications, and meeting schedules. It notes tuition and building funds, sub district creation rules, and vacancy procedures.
Lycoxuu y 5 reports all Irish members expected in their seats tonight. Parnell has issued a special whip to secure attendance. The government's plan calls for the third reading of the coercion bill as the order of the day. Parnellites dismiss enemy movements and vow not to be caught napping in any emergency.
Fort Sherman and Fort Logan have been proposed as the names for the new military post near Chicago, created by an act of the late Congress. Friends of the two heroes clash in a lively controversy over the more fitting designation.
Knute Johnson, a farm hand for Tallof Swenson of Minneola, was killed when a vicious bull gored him. The bull, known for aggression, was at large at the time of the tragedy in Zumbrota on July 6.
In New Orleans on July 4 the Continental guards joined Jefferson Davis at Beauvoir, Miss. Captain D Bowns spoke of shared memories, urging unity after the Civil War era. Davis responded that the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution anchor the nation, honoring past sacrifices without revival of old grievances.
Western congressman condemns Secretary Fairchild for using government power to aid Wall Street amid a suspected market panic. He warns of impeachment risk if Fairchild expands bond purchases and shortens circulation further. Democratic fears focus on ongoing contraction and potential panic this fall.
ATLANTA July 3 Governor Gordon’s message to the legislature is awaited with interest over his plan for education. He proposes funding a purely Negro university with 35,000 per year taught by Negro professors to avoid white teachers mixing with Black students.
July 5 An officer brought George Morris to jail after Morris fatally stabbed John Spitzer near Thorp Clark County. Spitzer and Morris were returning from a Thorp dance when they argued while intoxicated Spitzer jumped from a wagon and Morris on foot confrontation escalated into deadly violence.
Morris and Spitzer, both farmers, clashed after Morris drew a pocket knife and stabbed Spitzer in the abdomen. Spitzer cannot recover and claims Morris attacked him from behind, while Morris, in jail, says Spitzer assaulted him first and had him down in the road. Morris was brought here amid threats of lynching at Thorp. he was covered in blood.
July 5 report from Bismarck notes prolonged rains across the Missouri valley boosting crops after June drought. 1.85 inches fell with a 3.40-inch single-jet record from June 12, 1879, while Huron records 1.5 inches on Saturday as the rainiest day. The wet spell promises rapid grain growth from Stutsman to Glendive and Fort Yates to Fort Buford.
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