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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1900
Page
9
A jumble of 19th century political remarks references Adlai Stevenson Pettigrew and Bryan. The piece notes factions within the Democratic Party and links to the 1857 policy era as Secretary Way discusses U S China aims amid a tense political climate.
The senator faced a tough moment as he left the Republican Party four years ago and again at a Kansas City convention as he contemplated joining the Democratic Party. The repeated tears reflect his sense of having no other path.
The piece notes potential factional rows in the political camp if Towne fails to shift from the democratic ticket and if he remains. Populists press for Towne to stay and push a double tailor in the campaign. South Dakota critics expect Towne’s absence to impact the senatorial effort there.
Ignatius Donnelly comments on the populist gathering in session at Sioux Falls, joking that the populists wait for Democrats to offer further support or shifts. He suggests Democrats hold more Kiel-like opportunities and that Populists know where to find them if they want more.
A Washington meeting reveals misused funds from a donor group led by Congressman Sulzer and Senator Allen. Although $1 100 was raised to aid Boers, only $18 reached South Africa as the rest funded committee entertainment, wines, hotel bills, and travel, drawing sharp criticism of Democrats and Populists for graft.
Robinson and Scharnoweher scored for Mitchell but Aberdeen pitcher Gandeline matched with shutout hitting until the seventh. Aberdeen tallied seven runs in the inning to win while Mitchell’s only other scores came in the third and sixth.
The weekly closing list from Mitchell post office shows uncalled letters including Adama A Carlton Guy Clifford Robert J Erwin W J Heller Miss Tena Howell S M Lastman John Laughlin Mica Mary Lindstrom A A. Callers should say advertised when inquiring. Letters not collected within two weeks are sent to the dead letter office.
A large crowd of farmers met at the Yankton county courthouse to review county affairs and charge the commissioners with illegal procedures. After hearing both sides the assemblage, acting as a jury, disapproved eight of ten charges and formed a taxpayers association to monitor officials and hire counsel for future matters.
Summer school notes reveal Prof Yoder lecture times at 2 50 each afternoon in the assembly room enjoyed by students. New additions include Misses Bessie and Etta Pettigrew of Sioux Falls and Mamie Carroll of DeSmet. Prof J H Best county superintendent of Miner county visited with two of his boys attending this session. Pupils in Prof Stout's grammar class now feel they knew little about grammar before, dispelling prior confidence. President Graham spent Sunday at Alexandria. Miss Lane has created great interest with over sixty enrolled in physical culture and many taking private elocution. Miss Lane is a very busy teacher. Prof C G Wilcox principal of Armstrong Iowa schools has demonstrated ...
The article highlights a college event with a variety of acts in the chapel including music by an orchestra and vocal soloists, recitations by Josie Willkomm and Ariel Swickard, and a debate on classical requirements in degree courses. A river outing ended with a boat upset but all students were safely drenched.
Receiver Charles Fr. Zimmerman of the Dakota National Bank seeks court authorization to sell $20,000 in North Sioux Falls Stone company bonds and notes totaling $9 56 with accrued interest. The bonds are secured by a deed of trust on Pipestone county farm lands in Minnesota. A $10,000 bid has been offered, pending circuit court approval. Monday the 16th is set for the hearing.
The article notes that barbers were once surgeons who performed bloodletting. A pole tied with cloth wrapped around the arm signified the bandage and tourniquet, later evolving into the red and white striped sign with a basin on top.
Mitchell lost to Aberdeen 9 to 1 on Tuesday afternoon under a fierce windstorm. Preston pitched for Aberdeen and Weiland played for Mitchell with Corbett and Drill contributing for Aberdeen. Mitchell scored once in the sixth as Preston was relieved by Robinson after five innings. Errors by Klock and Robinson aided Aberdeen, which managed only one hit in four innings. The Mitchell team, arriving from Milwaukee, stayed at the Sherman and were described as promising but misjudged in play. The Aberdeen lineup featured Mackey, Klock, Weiland, Wasson, Robinson, Preston, Wells, Scharnweber, Lance, and Seifert.
Senator Tillman defended South Carolina’s dispensary law as reducing drunkenness while admitting it promotes moderate drinking. He argued the system curbs abuse but does not ban liquor, drawing loud questions and a hostile crowd that forced him to leave the platform with hat in hand.
The state board of pharmacy held a Wednesday examination for registering new pharmacists in Mitchell. Eight candidates from Yankton Yankton to Wakonda joined exams supervised by I A Keith and colleagues. The board will meet again with Brookings hosting the annual State Pharmaceutical Association from August 7 to 9.
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