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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1904
Page
9
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Republican slate includes Presidential Electors Henry C. Morris H H Guitstine John Anderson G R Evans. Congressmen Ch H Burke Eben W Martin. Supreme Judges Dighton Carson Dick Haney H G Fuller. Governor Samuel H Elrod. Lt governor J E McDougall. Secretary of State D D Wipf. State Treasurer O B Collins. State Auditor J F Halliday. Superintendent Geo W Nash. Commissioner C J Bach.
The ticket lists Frank B. Smith of Mitchell for the Fourth Judicial Circuit. The notice emphasizes party affiliation and candidate placement on the Republican slate.
Two years ago Redfield voters favored removing the capital and formed a committee to secure passage. The plan united Redfield Huron and Mitchell with a caucus selecting Mitchell to be named in the bill. The bill passed 17 against with all Beadle and Spink votes for. Redfield stands pat while others criticize. Western Iowa's occupancy impact noted. long-term population gains discussed.
The State Register columns compare Mitchells three story frame capitol plan with Peters plan at Pierre. It argues Mitchells 28 050 sq ft surpasses Pierres 27 060 sq ft while promising free rent to the state until a new building is ready.
Report outlines bold anti Parker faction threats to bolt the ticket and push a separate slate backed by Roosevelt supporters. It notes Maurer and Forrest urging action within sixty days and previews a split in the party amid Parker Davis nomination.
The piece argues for Mitch Ell as the capital site due to accessibility and population shifts while Pierre offers geography only. It dismisses the need for a capital in underdeveloped western lands, claiming good land alone should attract settlement and that finance and tax considerations drive the decision.
The Woman's Library Association hosted an informal reception despite storms, opening library rooms for tours and a program led by Mayor Silsby and others. Guests browsed the 1432 volume collection, enjoyed refreshments, heard speeches, and funds raised about $20 for the association.
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