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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1890
Page
5
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The Tyndall city council passed an ordinance regulating sale of intoxicating liquors in original packages and providing for licensing. The note observes the harvest, markets, and prices may help farmers, and remarks that many organizers of the independent party are running for office while alliance backers have paid them large salaries to promote themselves.
The article notes Leavitt's view of party unity while county Democrats and independents hobnob, suggesting a union unlike his prediction. It also reports Gov. Bois of Iowa commuting Fred Munchrath’s four year sentence to three months, ending a noted state chapter.
Observers report substantial push for fiat money ideas among independents. The article notes that several South American republics adopted fiat money but then sought alternatives, suggesting caution about a switch away from established systems.
In Chicago commentary on Senator Blaine revising the McKinley tariff, critics concede the bill is not as appealing as before yet expect broader public approval once Blaine completes the changes.
The Omaha Bee reports binding twine costs are climbing citing a 525 ton fire in Minneapolis as the trigger. The paper suggests the real motive is a trust exploiting demand with any pretext likely to succeed.
The Press and Dakotan notes a Republican paragraph on government ownership of railroads. After a second reading, readers may conclude the party is unsure about nationalizing the railroads. Many readers appear undecided, split among supporters and opponents.
Ilon HG Preston will address the county on political issues of the day outlining what is and isn’t republican doctrine His reputation as an eloquent speaker and ability to discuss important questions with intelligence and fairness should ensure attendance by Republicans and others Remember the date August 2
The Republican Party of South Dakota endorsed the American system, arguing it grants the government power to impose or remove duties to benefit domestic commerce. Protection aims to foster reciprocal trade, while free trade negates that. Tariff for revenue only is a nominal change that yields no reciprocal leverage.
A Gazette review characterizes the republican campaign as having three planks and notes the paper’s avoidance of direct issues. It accuses the Gazette of dodging confrontations and failing to present substantive stances while inviting a rival paper to spar on concrete topics.
A letter-writer denounces the Gazette for neglecting principles while praising other papers for arguments on party policy. They accuse Republicans of abusing men and claim that third party organs defend positions with contentions, calling out persistent partisan rhetoric amid campaign tensions.
The synopsis notes a bill on interstate commerce allowing each state to apply its laws to imported articles and forbidding discrimination against out of state goods. It states the measure targets liquor in the Senate version, while the House bill is general. leaders foresee agreement on one law to become effective.
Omaha newspaper reports railroad managers in Chicago acknowledging secret rate cutting favoring specific shippers. Grain traffic to the Missouri river lines showed cartel behavior with fifty percent cuts, undermining public rates. The piece argues such reductions are profitable and justify permanent policy by authorities.
The State Auditor Taylor displays competence and firmness in enforcing the law. Thirty three outside insurers attempted to override the auditor but failed in their bulldozing efforts. Home insurers uniformly complied, recognizing the law as binding and the auditor’s duty to enforce it.
Hon F A Leavitt of Lincoln County spoke at the court house during an Independent congressional campaign rally. The Gazette cannot report full details this edition as press deadlines arrived early, and the editor criticizes its own coverage and reluctance to endorse or renounce Leavitt’s statements.
A call to action urges a united effort to secure the Midland Pacific railroad, insisting that success depends on collective work and that failure looms without concerted steps. The message stresses determination and coordinated action as essential to achieving the railroad’s securing.
The platform calls for government issued money to productive industries with bank-like constraints, government ownership of rail, telegraph, and telephone at actual cost, free silver coinage, secret voting, strict economy, and restricting alien land ownership with land reclamation for settlers. It notes these points echo long-standing Republican positions and mentions tariff details omitted from the current platform.
A Mitchell speaker cites government policy on bank depositories, noting that national banks may obtain $100,000 in government deposits by purchasing $100,000 in bonds at a $2,500 premium and pledging them to the treasury. The scheme ties up $125,000 of bank funds at 4 percent, in exchange for limited profit and prestige, with First National Bank declining for lack of remuneration. Banks in Nuron and Sioux Falls reportedly grow tired of the arrangement.
The Yankton institution once trusted as a government depository and run by the McVeigh brothers sold bonds and withdrew deposits after losses. Now a dispute centers on government lending to banks at one percent, with Republicans denying the claim and the Gazette accused of silence and record of ignoring arguments.
About thirty of the Old Stand-by Republicans met at the Mt Vernon school house on July 1th and organized the Mt Vernon Republican Club. H H Garey was chosen president with C I Raymond and J J Haynes as vice presidents E O McEwen secretary J E Bramwell Jas Haynes and C M Case executive committe. They plan to double membership and hold two meetings monthly on the second and fourth Saturdays inviting all to attend.
James S. Foster cites a new state constitution that bars corporations from speculative land holding. The Corn Belt Investment Co winds up to avoid prejudice, noting that only individuals may own land for personal use. The Republican regrets the obstacle to a business group founded by its key gentlemen.
The Normal Institute for Davison county will meet in the east side school building for a three week session starting August 4. A $2 tuition is charged to cover extra time but the teachers' examination at the close is free, making actual tuition $1. Esther A. Clark of Yankton will devote her time to primary methods and illustrate with a class. All teachers and prospective teachers should attend. Bring needed textbooks and a dictionary. H. L. Bras, Co Sup’t.
German editor Herman Butikofer finds office on the second floor of the Silsby building and prepares the first issue of The South Dakota News. Mitchell Printing Company will handle the press work, producing an English titled paper with a German presentation.
Operator Danterman, at the Milwaukee depot, is described as adept at jerking lightning from the wires and a skilled snake charmer. His garden houses gophers, muskrats, and snakes that bow to his quieting commands.
An estimate by Dr. D E Collins who returned yesterday from Gettysburg and traveled across the state says overall wheat will be about 25 percent short of a good crop, oats 50 percent, while flax remains a model.
A terse note hints at a decisive push to extend the Omaha line into Dakota territory. Officials signal it will proceed under any name as long as the route reaches its target. The statement emphasizes practical outcome over branding in the project.
Alonzo Wardall spoke at the courthouse Saturday before about fifty attendees including independents, Democrats, and Republicans. He denounced the Pierre speech plan and urged Lake county independents to boycott local Republican papers and pressure businessmen to withdraw patronage to crush party organs.
The circular explains cash receipts and disbursements for the destitute fund aiding drought sufferers. It notes 930 dollars collected as 10 percent of a contribution, unused due to abundant crops, and reports 4,050 assisted with receipts on file, with a projected total not less than 7,000. Signed by A. O. Mellette, Governor.
The Mitche Gazette is praised as a worthy exponent of independent party leaders. In three columns of its last issue the paper’s name appears twenty one times, reflecting a self referential stance similar to Loucks Wardall and Co.
Rye crop, harvested at least two weeks earlier than usual and larger than ever before raised in the county, is being threshed by several machines. Startups were planned for Monday to thresh out the grain.
W R Smith, a prosperous farmer from about three miles southeast of the city, will operate the Putnam elevator that was formerly run by J W Beattie and is now owned by Bender Bros.
Edmond L Pitts former President of the New York State Senate writes Albany March 11 1880 praising Allcock's Porous Plasters as a valuable remedy. He states five years use in his family and shares that friends with weak back have received certain speedy relief. He cannot be too highly commended them.
On the Sioux Falls and Qonawa branches of the Illinois Central Railroad in the heart of the corn belt, several towns are springing up. Investors are urged to correspond with the Cherokee and Western Town Lot and Land Co. of Cherokee, Jews, for information and a pamphlet titled Tomes for Everybody describing these towns as they were in 1880.
Local notice seeking rags iron and metals paid at high rates by Stegmeyer Brothers on First Street West.mill. Prospective sellers urged to bring materials promptly for top prices in the area.
Notice hereby given that Jakob Simon Petersen intends to make final proof in support of his homestead entry No. 26013 for the southeast quarter of section 31, township 104 north range 80 west, at Mitchell South Dakota before the Register and Receivers on September 5th 1890. He names witnesses James Score Robert Scott Peter Christenson and William Clark all of Mitchell South Dakota to prove residence and cultivation.
A partial report notes Douglas County Republicans calling for precinct caucuses to select delegates to the state convention. The plainspoken notice mentions a meeting at Grand View and a date around August 21 with a subsequent nomination process and county committee actions.
Notice to the mortgagors Louise Easterly and George Easterly, by F W List, recorded in Dakota registry, that mortgage due October 1 1850 is in default. The mortgage, valid for $107 06 principal and interest, is foreclosed by sale at public auction by the Davison County Sheriff on September 1, 1890, at the court house door in Mitchell. The described lands are the west half of the northwest quarter section 22, and the northeast quarter and north half of the southeast quarter of section 21, township 104 north range 80 west, Davison County, South Dakota.
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