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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1888
Page
6
Ads note rates for business cards local notices and legal ads with charges per line and per insertion. Marriage and death notices are listed as free of charge with obituaries resolutions of respect and wedding presents mentioned. Public notices call for correspondence by Monday and emphasize affordable rates for subscribers and agencies.
A Dakota Territory notice reports Auditor Ward revoking the Northwest Mutual Insurance Company authority after an examination found the 1557 financial statements false and the firm insolvent. It bars new policies or renewals and asks the public examiner to audit territorial treasury withdrawals and unauthorized warrants.
The Pioneer Press notes John Il Ning is a candidate for delegate with unclear active or passive status. Gilford’s friends favor King as a second choice, and a front runner could emerge if the current delegate is not renominated. Ning has warm local support and eight years in the territory devoted to Dakota interests.
The piece argues Melvin Grigsby’s division stance is untrustworthy after a decade of debate. It lists several figures as not needing labels, contrasts them with Grigsby, and urges replacing untested candidates with proven ones in Minnehaha county caucuses.
Six years after Col. Steele of Deadwood refused a unanimous Democratic bid for delegate the party chose Judge Brookings. The text notes a shift as active Democrats now seek federal influence and the speaker calls the Steelers part of the Church wing, highlighting changes in party dynamics.
A year after congress passed an act, Guy and Church obtained two twelve pound guns and militia equipment for Dakota. Now Dakota claims all credit for the procurement, highlighting a contested history.
Democrats in St Louis back the Mills bill while Washington Democrats have yet to finish re modelling and conseulating. Grover appears to have bettered delegates than he does members of congress.
In Bismarck the board of education cuts school salaries with the lowest pay after the reductions at 350 a month. The move affects many teachers and highlights ongoing disputes over compensation in local schools.
The piece notes a new Republican ally in Grigsby and mentions the Yank’s brother in law ties to a business man. It cites hopes for nomination and references Gov. Church traveling east. The Signsiv Journal comments on rival factions and the Texas view that most Republicans love Plain, while a minority supports a president chosen by a faction.
Local papers hint that Mr Gailey was placed on the delegation to Chicago to settle expenses while noting Mr Jules remains young and prudent. W L Wainchester, a Jamestown convention secretary, is reelected superintendent of schools in Brveigh county as female committees face strong opposition from Whiskey interests, with broad support for Winchester.
A distorted page fragment discusses Dakota’s statehood and the impact on national Republican aims. It mentions opposition figures like Sullivan and Hopp and references Campbell theory amid debate over consent and state status.
Da kota delegates at Chicago choose A. O. Mellette as national committeeman despite attempts by some to elevate C. McCoy. The selection reflects growing importance of the role for Dakota and highlights Mellette's qualifications.
George William Curtis defends Cleveland’s broken civil service pledge while Grover Cleveland appears to control his party in the St Louis convention. The debate highlights Mugwump ideals versus party loyalty amid sharp criticism and political maneuvering.
Powell Clayton of Arkansas says Chicago's Dakota delegation admission sets a bad precedent, while Judge Moody recalls earlier precedents dating to 1856 1860 1896 and 1976 with references to Mansus Nebraska Colorado and Lincoln amid northern southern political tensions.
An American Banker article from New York argues for dividing Dakota into two states, claiming Dakota’s wheat prominence and rapid population growth justify statehood. It highlights high school expenditures, low prison ratio, and compares favorably to older states, suggesting division would benefit Dakota residents.
A packed June 21 convention hall in Chicago opens with a call to order at 10 05 am Rev Thomas Green invokes blessing and the platform backs free and honest ballots protection of industry and opposition to contract labor It praises Lincoln Grant Garfield Arthur Logan Conkling and Sheridan and calls for South Dakota admission and tariff reform The hours Prozesse include nominations for Harrison and Gresham and a later Virginia contest unfolds with Dakota delegates admitted at the Virginia credential hearing The event closes with speaker W O Bradley and a late adjournment until Thursday morning
The Two Johns Philip and Peter, each about 300 pounds, with Frank Bush as Policeman Puff, promise a lively winter show. The trio provides much wit and humor with mistaken identity and bold stage gags as they appear at the rink opera house next Wednesday evening.
Last night at the convention the Ohio delegation led cheers for Sherman while Foraker praised him and unfurled the flag. Delegates from many states joined in the fervor as votes were tallied for key candidates including Blaine Gresham Allison Depew Harrison and Alger with adjournment set for seven and again at eleven on Friday.
The bulletin details state by state tallies for the Republican presidential contest with candidates Alger Depew Blaine Harrison Gresham Ingalls and others. It records first and second ballots at 11:25 a.m. and 12:33 p.m. with shifts in support and cheers as voting progresses toward a likely Blaine Sherman race and vice president selection.
Delegates attend the county Sunday school session at the Congregational church with a program of interest. Tonight Prof. Reno will deliver an address considered well worth listening to.
The Regular Report from Convention Iall Chicago, June 22, notes a prayer by Rev M H Wooster and roll call to nominate a US president. First ballot totals show Gresham 114, Blaine 33, Alger 84, with California pledging 16 votes for Blaine. A second ballot and third ballot followed with shifting totals and a 7 p m recess planned.
Pleasant Ridge plans a Band of Hope or local legion formation at the Pleasant Ridge schoolhouse after Sunday school at 10 o'clock. Mrs. J C Cooley recently visited home. The school district No 2 director A Smith was reelected. A W T U tea is set for June 26 at Mrs Cooley's, north of town on the M H Rowley farm, 10c single 15c couple. School closes June 28 under L Pine with public exercises.
Cattle receipts 7,500 quiet but firm for shippers with bids around 3.34 to 4.00 for quality, stockers and feeders $2.10 to 3.05. Toys receipts 17,000 dull with prices $5.50 to $5.75 for packing, native sheep at 3.75 to 4.15, western 3.60 to 3.80. Texas markets noted.
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