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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1890
Page
4
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A July 11 1890 letter defends the Republican platform amid editorial charges against South Dakota Republicans. It argues for the American system of protection, discusses McKinley tariff effects on wool sugar tin and beef, and questions the independent party critique, noting farm and worker interests and recent legislative limits.
The conference report on the silver bill requires the secretary of the treasury to buy up to 4,500,000 ounces of silver monthly at a price not exceeding 1 per 37 25-100 grains. Treasury notes will be redeemable in coin and receivable for debts and taxes, with the option to redeem in gold or silver on demand. The secretary shall coin 2,000,000 ounces monthly into standard silver dollars until July 1, 1891, then coin as needed for note redemption. The present law is repealed and funds for national circulation redemption are to be transferred to the treasury.
Mitchell and surrounding residents enjoyed a pleasant Fourth with speeches by Capt. Geo A Silsby and John M Vease, music by The Isights of Pythias Band, and events including a Mt Vernon Mitchell baseball game 7 to 1, a Geo Austin boat race winner, and Clarence Halphide taking the footrace. Fire department events raised funds, and several mishaps occurred with no injuries reported.
The room buzzed as committee members and visitors left, all impressed that the Republican Congress was not crafting a tariff bill aligned with English manufacturers' interests.
Pleasant Ridge notes visitations by Wm Delong of Hartley and Rev L Canfield of Chas Mix county. Miss M I Wright visits Plankinton friend Rena Smith and plans an extended California trip. Beulah hosts a fine Fourth of July in Abe Reitzel’s grove with music by John Mohn, prayers by Rev Adkinson, and contributions from Canfield Ward and others. Additional mentions include Miss Wright’s school term, and Mrs J Bowman visiting Mrs A Nabinger. The piece records multiple local social visits and the Beulah celebration.
The county board completed equalization then considered a road proposal with no final action. They awarded a bridge contract in section 10 township 103 range 60 to T. J. Jali for 10 dollars and voted a bounty of 83 dollars each for wolves killed as provided by law.
The reporter visited J Porterfield’s suburban yard and found thousands of apple and crab apple trees thriving this year. Small fruits are immense with some yielding handsome profits. Porterfield’s grounds impressively reflect thrift and would reward a civic visit.
Washington correspondence reports six foreign visitors pressed for a duty reduction on linens before the Ways and Means Committee. Chairman McKinley challenged their American citizenship, revealing all six were British subjects and not U.S. citizens amid tariff bill discussions.
Mr and Mrs Edward Devy left Saturday for Joplin Missouri where they expect to reside for some time The Republican notes their departure regrets their move and wishes them good fortune Devy holds extensive real estate interests in the city and county and may return to reside here in the future.
J. W. Cone says independents will fall short in Little County. Sanborn County reports the ticket is weak and unlikely to carry the county.
J G Patan reports a Denver dispatch on a remarkably rich gold find at Cross mountain with higher assay returns than any mine in the state. Dr Tatman Sr. points out his son John Tatman Jr.'s mining property lies adjacent, suggesting inclusion in the belt would benefit him.
At a called meeting of Company es D.N.G. last evening Capt. O. H. Paylor resigned and Dr. HH. S. Levey was elected to the position of captain.
In Grand View both parties held separate county nominating conventions. Democrats list Prank Peacock and peers for county offices. Independents back a reform platform urging no fusion and no caucus ties. Both tickets include officials for auditor, treasurer, sheriff, and schools, with several races contested.
Alexandria on July 8 1589 reports Judge J N Crow touring the city observing Morse’s forty near the court house and a lakelike buckwheat scene. The judge imagines a lakeside estate and suburban town amid Dakota dreams, whileTreasurer Wickhem suppresses a laugh.
The Independent reports a Huron convention where delegates discuss parity and a prospective gold mine. Judge questions water depth and mine feasibility as Wick notes natural advantages and future moves. Remarks from L. Volk and potential candidates Loucks Van Osdell Harden are mentioned amid orderly proceedings.
The city council elected Dr. Daniels to chair the Board of Health with Dr. McDonald and Marshal Irvine as members. Aldermen approved a lighting alarm system, considered liquor sale controls, and directed bids for a new artesian well.
A jittery excerpt extols ice and newspapers as cold savers and reports Mitchell land office fiscal year figures with homestead and timber culture proofs, plus a compliment to enumerator Wakefield for speed and character. Call on A B Hager for farm loans.
A fragment indicates Milla intends a journey toward the governorship with aims to enter public service. The note mentions a possible campaign path and political involvement, suggesting a personal push for higher office.
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