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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1890
Page
5
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The article reports Wyoming becoming the forty fourth state with good crops and happy people. It urges electing consistent Republicans to fill public trusts and aims for a successful state fair in a propitious year. South Dakota senators gain influence and fossil signs of life appear as Powell seeks time to adjust his coat of arms.
A call for reduced grumbling and selfish scheming, urging Dakota to adopt steady, goal oriented work. Emphasizes individual and state welfare through persistent effort and responsible action.
A political warning urges Republicans to resist backing independents who claim to heal local rifts but risk becoming tools of democracy if elected.
A political statement argues that the republicans have produced measures for a dependent pension bill an extension of the silver bill and a fair ballot with a true count. It claims these steps will maximize the greatest good for the greatest number.
A call to stand united within the Republican Party to strength and influence. The speaker argues unity will bring full benefits and return political power to the region as dawn signals new opportunities.
Idaho and Wyoming admitted to the union and key bills moved through the senate. Reed notes newly present members, Wettigrew sets speech time record, and the push continues on shipping, federal election, and McKinley bills for a memorable session.
The piece argues farmers grow tired of Loucks management of alliance and independent party matters. It claims he acts selfishly for personal reward and questions his fitness for governor, noting his long Canada residence and weakness in city life. Consistency is praised as a jewel.
The independent convention backs Loucks as a full hedged candidate for governor though many delegates doubt the choice. Some fear nominating him for senator would threaten his health, recalling a sacrificed figure and noting the informal ballot favored “Honest Abe” as the lead option.
Delegates nominate Loucks after a vote, with his pledge against city life and desire for Dakota residence. The June platform is adopted as the party gears up for a campaign, predicting farmer benefits and saying many voters may return to the old party on election day.
Sioux City Journal notes the likelihood that the English government will face difficulties if it proceeds against James G. Blaine over the Behring Sea matter.
In a capital column, R W W argues the Republican record in Mitchell and Davison County, while Sioux Falls and Gazette writers discuss past capital votes. They note Pierre led last year with 27 256 votes, Huron 14 617, and other towns 35 178, arguing Pierre's edge and Black Hills support favor keeping Pierre as capital.
Harrison Globe defends neutrality toward independent party members while calling the county movement a Democratic scheme. The Globe reiterates it is Republican and will align with that stance in the coming campaign.
Treasurer Smith turned over $125 000 of state bonds to J M Bailey Jr of Sioux Falls president of Minnesota National Bank. Bailey negotiated at a net rate of 3 1/4 percent, saving the state $12 500 on a 20 year issue. Bailey and P J F McClure also aided by taking $75 000 warrants at par to bolster the credit.
The Iluron field lists an independent ticket with H. K. Loucks for Governor Abe Van Asdell for Lieutenant Governor Fred Zipp and F A Leavitt for Congress N M Hanson for Secretary of State J H Lowe for Auditor Frank Roberts for Treasurer S W Cosand for Attorney General K A Dye for Superintendent of Public Instruction W L Johnston for Commissioner of Labor No endorsement for United States Senator.
The Scandinavian League and Scandinavian State League held their annual convention in Huron and unanimously renewed allegiance to the Republican party. They praised President Harrison, South Dakota’s congressional delegation, and Gov. A. C. Mellette for conservative, practical administration.
The Scandinavian voters of South Dakota elected Hon. A. V. Ringsrud as secretary of state amid unprecedented difficulties and obstacles. Republicans express gratification at the recognition Ring srud received and the confidence placed in him by the party.
Gallon A Hager offers farm and city loans. A baby girl born to Rev A J Winegar on July 7 1890. Fullerton Lumber Company expands lumber sheds. A girl born to Mr and Mrs A Throop on July 18. Prof Breese of Minneapolis visits the university and Dr Brush. Goodykoontz Carlson and Peterson handle land office proof work. Nurse sought at the RetruBLICAN office. Robi J Saylor ill with typhoid in Scotland. Maj William Arthur paymaster and brother of ex President Arthur visits the Sanborn House. J Gilbert and others tour Col Price farm near Letcher. irrigation wheat expected to yield 35 bu/acre. Needham in town. Alliance leaders unsure about independents vote. Faulkton delegates rooming at Sanborn House during State convention. Two Eckhart boys linked to their father’s murder sent to reform school. Corn Belt Investment Co Mitchell to discontinue business after stock surrender. Miss Neatha King and Miss Grace Goodykoontz Chamberlain to give musical and Delsarte show next week. hope for good attendance.
Work on the artesian well halted after a quarrel between contractor Mr Marr and night foreman Mr Timming. Day foreman Mr Dunn telescoped ten inch tubing sixty feet deep but could not drive the pipe into a flat hole. Dunn quit, sending the crew to Yankton, leaving a boy in charge and Contractors blamed for the delay.
The Hon. F. A. Leavitt recounted a Lincoln county Republican who argued capital always rules. Leavitt, a Republican example, sees potential for a Democratic Republican union, yielding a square issue between capital and labor. He argued workers who till the soil and mine coal owe debts, and that under such conditions the government cannot be free.
R. D. Welch was nearly overcome by extreme heat on Wednesday and lay at home in critical condition last night. A spell this morning raised fears, but by noon he was improving and resting comfortably.
Pierre Capital secretary Geo Schlosser reports seventy six editors plan the trip to the Black Hills and he expects the total reaching one hundred attendees.
The United States Land Office reviews two cases: Christ Buckholy versus John Wiloge in Aurora county where fraud in a relinquishment led to dismissal of the contest. United States versus Mothersbrough in Lake county where lack of residence and bad faith prompt cancellation of the entry. The former favored the claimant at one stage but the commission overruling upheld fraud findings. the latter case confirms cancellation of the entry.
Prof. C. I. Parker, commissioner of school and public lands, arrived in the city to investigate a dispute over a corner of a fractional school section adjoining Chamberlain. Four surveyors are at work to determine if the corner has moved, with potential realignment to include part of the city in the school section if proven.
The Gasoline Exploded press reports that Mrs. Hamel perished instantly while attempting to fix a stubborn stove. Her husband, who tried to assist, died two hours later. The Hamels, formerly of Yankton, were well known locally and the tragedy is deeply mourned.
News brief items report mortality of Gottfried Keller in Zurich and the Earl of Mayo’s succession to an Irish peerage seat. Betrothal rumors of Princess Louise and Prince Alphonse surface alongside Admiralty aims for a powerful British navy by 1894. Russian harvest doubt and price suspicions follow. Baron Hirsh opposes Jewish emigration limits to Palestine while urging aid to settle in America. A Madrid dispatch denies a royal betrothal rumor and states the queen will remain a widow.
A morning collision on the Philadelphia division of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad near Harford station between two southbound freight trains killed two men and damaged several cars and an engine, blocking the line for hours.
The Gaulois reports from Africa that native forces have routed the French expeditionary force in the upper Niger region and that retreat appears cut off, raising fears for the army's safety.
Judge Haney presided a special term hearing two cases from Hanson County. The first concerns a package bay from Chamberlain where attorney GL Kay for Sanford Liquar er argues a motion to dissolve an injunction, with W A Porter county attorney for the state. The second case will come up later, and after hearings the injunction is continued until final trial. Judge Haney then departed by train northward.
The Pierre Free Press notes broad backing for Auditor T’s bid for another term, praising his lack of rivals and steady public service. The piece emphasizes state press unity behind his candidacy and hints at broad voter approval.
M P Holland postmaster of Rockaway Beach Long Island claims to be entirely cured of sixteen years of dyspepsia and gastritis after taking Brandreth’s Pills nightly for a month. He gained weight and attests the pills are purely vegetable and harmless and sold in drug stores in plain or sugar coated forms.
Rierson Bros. represent the celebrated Plano harvester mower and rakes. They offer liberal inducements on these machines. Their office is on the south side of Milwaukee track at the end of wagon bridge.
The Sioux Falls and Onawa lines of the Illinois Central rail road foster new towns in northwestern Iowa’s rich corn belt. Prospective investors are urged to contact Cherokee and Western Lot and Land Co. for townsite information and pamphlets. contact J. F. Merny in Manchester for rates. Also listed: WANTED rags iron metals with high prices offered by Stegmeyer Bros.
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