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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1894
Page
7
The Lake Madison Veterans Association will meet in Sioux Falls June 19 20 21 and 22 with expectations of a larger gathering than ever. The note mentions Decoration Day remarks by Congressman Pickler and a praised speech excerpt from The Star of that city.
Citizens of Watertown show kindness by gifting a sewing machine to a needy woman and a bicycle to a local church pastor.
The Senate votes unanimously to back Senator Kyle's resolution stating the United States will not interfere in Hawaiian matters and will view foreign powers meddling as unfriendly. The measure emphasizes U S neutrality in Hawaii affairs and condemns external interference.
Minneapolis decides to issue 10000 dollars in bonds to fund public works. A large city water supply reservoir is planned. The bonds will be taken up by local business leaders to finance the project.
The Grand Army of the Republic the Woman's Relief Corps and the Sons of Veterans meet in De Smet for an annual gathering where old veterans share stories told many times yet still new as they socialize and exchange reminiscences.
A. L. VanOsdel leads the Yankton Populist delegates to Mitchell and will submit H. B. Wynn as candidate for state treasurer. James Cochran heads Grant county and their delegation passed a resolution endorsing Senator Kyle.
The Lake county Populists held their convention Saturday at Madison and elected 14 delegates to the state convention led by Geo. Mc Quillen. After the meeting the delegation decided to drive to Mitchell by team, joining other delegations along the route.
The scene at Cripple Creek grows tense as authorities clamp down on strikers. A hundred strong, men opposing the labor efforts are seized and held, while the governor’s sympathy with the strikers curtails lawful citizen rights.
Senator Sherman concluded his remarks urging sober character of the American people and urging prosperity in the south while hoping the north will see renewed vigor. He expressed hope that the evils now seen may pass away like a bad vision.
The writer warns the spread of obscene material faces swift punishment as lawmakers push to bar indecent content through mail and rail express routes. Senator Vilas introduces a bill prohibiting sending obscene literature or other indecent materials by express.
The Board of Health was asked to issue a circular urging residents not to kiss to prevent disease. officials delayed action pending investigation while local youths continue risky behavior. Governor Waite of Colorado is accused of inaction amid strikes. Sioux Falls Fourth of July plans include political speeches and a Populist address by Mary A. Lease. The Grand Lodge of I O G T reports a drop from 1452 to 849 members in four years, citing economic strain. Senator Kyle denies Indian depredation fraud claims, noting 3600,000 in claims pending and questioning fraud prevalence.
The Detroit News-Tribune mocks a proposed hobos convention to form a new political bloc called hobocrats. It lampoons a platform offering work, wages, and lavish public aid while condemning leaders in Colorado Kansas Illinois and other states as imbeciles. It urges against creating such a movement.
The Champeny Bros Big Shoe Department claims unique statewide access to high grade footwear by featuring Laird Schoeber Mitchell and John Foster Co lines. They tout durable shapes, lasting fit, and a new complete line for children and misses, alongside durable school shoes.
The Ohio State Republican convention reconvened in Colum bus with prayers, an ovation for Governor McKinley, and reaffirmation of 1892 platform. It endorses tariff protection, bimetallism, immigration limits, and nominates state officials including Taylor for secretary of state and Schank for supreme court judge.
The state GOP convention in Topeka opened with 802 delegates. At 9 AM E. W. Hoch withdrew from the governor race and Major E. N. Morrill of Hiwatha appeared set to win the nomination without a formal ballot, while Hon. George was also named in discussion.
In Portland June 7 incomplete returns from 18 of 32 counties show Lord leading Oregon governor race with 24 678 votes to Galloway 10 511 and Pierce 15 560 for Populist. Ellis and Herman win congress seats by larger majorities. Irwin for schools sacked by big pluralities. Senate Republicans 18 Democrats 1 Populists 3 doubtful 2. House Republicans 47 Populists 7 Democrats 1 doubtful 5.
A meeting of the Minnesota state central committee will be held at the Ryan hotel in St Paul next Thursday afternoon June 14 to fix the convention date and delegate apportionment. They likely will follow the Republicans with a large gathering.
Frank Phelps dies in Davison county jail after legal fights and a possible new trial. Attorneys Goodykoontz and Helwig reported death due to heart neuralgia. Mrs. Phelps mourns while asserting his innocence. Body returned to Mitchell for interment with funeral at the local cemetery.
Two separate fires struck Mitchell in one night, both ruled incendiary with no nearby blaze prior. John Walrath barely saved his home delaying flames with a garden hose. PF L White’s creamery burned beyond recovery, stock and building loss around $1400 with $600 insurance. Fire chiefs investigated as suspect arson, while other notices cover Baptist association delegates, university field day events, G A R encampment, local ads, and court news.
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