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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1889
Page
4
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A 1889 note exalts South Dakota's investment appeal and Mitchell's bright outlook, predicting strong Midwest influence in the electoral college. It contrasts Dakota with New York, claims Harrison's inaugural praise for the region, and says Cleveland ignored Dakota during his presidency.
Sioux Falls and Chamberlain are training for the capital race and may be formally entered within the next thirty or sixty days if they develop sufficient speed. The invitation is open to more entrants but entries may close at any time.
The speaker argues a treasury surplus is a serious evil and urges Congress to forecast extraordinary country demands and adjust revenue laws so that no large annual surplus remains. He stresses prudent budgeting aligning ordinary expenditures with projected needs.
A Depot hotel placard shows FLW STATISTICS listing South Dakota population by census at 263 465 and a 100 mile radius around Tiron at 240 849. It invites tracing a string to Mitchell minus twenty miles and inscribing a circle, noting the population remains large.
The St Paul Globe is lauded for its enterprising journalism in yesterday morning’s issue. It includes a full inaugural account, a portrait and sketch of the twenty two prior presidents, and ample general news.
The article argues Mitchell will justify its bid for the new state capital. It notes Mitchell’s extensive support for statehood, its central location in South Dakota, and rail links reaching most directions. It insists the Omaha line may extend southwest within a year, regardless of capital site.
A rural measure to regulate tolls charged by mills for grinding wheat failed early in the session. Farmers currently lose about one third of the grain in grinding with 60 pounds of wheat yielding 45-48 pounds of flour and 12-15 pounds of bran. Eastern states pay less due to poorer wheat and higher labor costs. The piece notes it as a key farmer issue in the current session.
The Huronite accuses Mitchell of misleading South Dakotans and condemns its rival for trying to influence Dakota statehood. It asserts South Dakota's choice favored the people over Huron and criticizes Huron’s lobbying and threats while defending Davison County’s record.
The last act of President Cleveland was to sign the Sioux bill. South Dakota gains an outlet for vast mine production and a railway link to the Black Hills. Mitchell is framed as a future railway hub and state capital, bringing railroad and agricultural development to the region.
The Huronite argues the capital fight has little support in Mitchell’s region and that Huron benefits mainly from advertising. It says Huron’s four years advertised as South Dakota’s capital produced a poor reputation and offers little tangible progress for a once progressive town.
The passage asserts that Mitchell stands out among sixty-eight South Dakota towns for rail access. It claims a representative from every town could be brought to Mitchell at two thirds the cost of gathering them elsewhere, implying Mitchell’s superior accessibility and appeal for a statewide meeting.
The Sioux Falls constitution is endorsed as a solid start and preferable to a draft likely to emerge from the house amid campaign confusion. The piece urges adoption, arguing current wording shows good judgment and will suit South Dakotans despite needed amendments.
Report notes a rule Indian named Chasing Crane who passed a test and reportedly proved capability of the highest degree of civilization by safely handling liquor cash during a recent attempt at a location.
With many candidates in the field the capital race is expected to be lively and will likely require the official count to declare the winner.
The Edgerton based Charles Mix News is praised as an excellent writeup this week. It is a double number and a credit to the publishers, likely boosting the county’s reputation.
A fragment notes a slow start to campaigning as the election approaches with no candidate yet formally presenting themselves to supporters for backing. The remark reflects cautious timidity among potential entrants.
The schedules of the National League and the American Base Ball association were released to the public yesterday. In Dakota it is thought that politics will take precedence over baseball this year. Time will reveal the truth of this claim.
The bill faced strong prejudice and failed to pass while the Sioux showed greater support. Dakota pledges sympathy and offers the Oklahoma hopefuls the freedom of its domain.
In Chicago Capt. Conners owner of the Boston tin mine predicts vast benefits from Dakota statehood. He notes the Stewart alien land law hindered foreign real estate and capital, delaying Black Hills deals with English syndicates, and expects English French and German capital to fund new mines once restrictions ease.
A playful admonition addresses Aberdeen to join the class, drop grievances, and contribute to South Dakota as the narrative frames a whimsical public rebuke encouraging reintegration and collective effort. The piece uses humorous tone to urge teamwork and self-improvement.
The Fargo Republican notes 53 employees connected with both houses, salaries totaling 7,970 to date, and session expenses projected over 10,000. It compares to 4,490.50 spent two years ago, calling the farmers' legislature an expensive luxury and the costliest in Dakota history.
The piece credits the party with a clever congressional move to admit South and North Dakota Washington and Montana, noting that victory in November polls reduced its grip yet crowned it with laurels for the act. It argues opposition strengths and the underdog role in national democracy.
The essay reflects on a century of American history, noting three generations since King George and declaring we are at the start of a national arc. It compares the trajectory of influence to a weapon’s bullet, warns that current political social and economic forces presage future outcomes, and envisions vast lands and resources awaiting future conquest and industry.
William W. B. Miller of Deerledge Montana reports thirteen years of use with nine children and no physician. He credits Brandreth's Pills for scarlet fever epidemics liver complaints dyspepsia constipation diarrhea cramps wind colic rheumatism colds catarrh biliousness and impure blood claiming swift cures in a few days. He says a box suffices for the medicine chest.
An old medical advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the prescription of a leading nurse and physician in the United States. It claims forty years of use by millions of mothers, easing teething pain and curing dysentery diarrhea griping bowels and wind. Bottled at 25 cents.
An 19th century advertorial claim asserts Ballard's Horehound Syrup guards against serious illness and death with 3 to 4 doses. It promises cure for consumption and relief for coughs colds sore throat croup whooping cough sore chest and hemorrhages, with a guarantee of a single bottle. GALE, Agt.
Chicago and Alton says fast train service between Chicago and Kansas City will resume next Sunday. Burlington will begin on Monday. Other lines are expected to follow, with Omaha service possibly restored as well.
Oliver, Friend, and Howard, labeled electric sugar refining conspirators, departed for New York with four detectives after Governor Luce's decision. They broke down, saying their hope of justice ended as they left Michigan and threatened disclosures implicating Cottrell and others.
A Pittsburg dispatch reports Standard Oil has begun producing oil and is expanding purchases in Lima and Findlay Ohio and Western Pennsylvania to monopolize production. Millions of dollars are being invested as the company buys and refines at scale.
News from Springfield in the Neutral Strip reports three rustlers who ignored settlers' warnings were hanged by vigilantes Friday night. Two other band members escaped after capture.
Sperry Dwight sheriff of Davison county will sell at public auction on April 10, 1889 at 2 PM at the courthouse in Mitchell the SE quarter of section 24 in township 104 range 61 or as much as needed to satisfy a foreclosure judgment of 1482 dollars and costs against Dillwyn Parish James Brown Potter Elin O Hover Sophronia M Hover and F Weller from the 1889 judgment dated February 28.
The Indiana tariff reform league adopted a platform calling the national surplus demoralizing and dangerous and urging tax cuts on necessaries of life. It favors a revenue tax exempting essential goods and plans further organization and member qualifications. A public meeting featured Hugh O. Penticost, C. S. Darrow, and Robert Bell delivering addresses.
The Louisville post office now has E Tuley as assistant postmaster under Postmistress Thompson. Tuley was installed Tuesday when Charles P. Weaver handed over duties. Thompson traditionally places a Democrat as lieutenant under Democratic rule and shifts to a Republican when the office changes hands. Tuley has served in the role for about twenty five years except for a short spell when Weaver held it.
The Maine Statesman notes a large crowd greeting Mr. Blaine at the White House. After a brief conversation with President Harrison he faced a deafening cheers and handshakes before slipping away with police aid. Gen Noble and late in the afternoon Senator Hiscock with Gen Tracey also called.
Ex-President Cleveland Mrs Cleveland Mrs Folsom Col Lamont and family depart Washington for New York aboard the Baltimore and Ohio at 11 am a large crowd cheers them from the depot. The party travels in a special car adorned with flowers, with cabinet members congressmen and public officers among well wishers.
Secretary Whitney held a farewell reception with navy department chiefs of bureaus. He told regrets at his leaving are unfounded and noted Gen. Tracey as a friend who will be well liked by the staff. Whitney departs for New York on March 8 while Bayard stays in Washington until mid May before returning to Wilmington to practice law.
Washington reports indicate Secretary Whitney will defer final action on accepting the cruiser Yorktown to his successor. The vessel's reports are satisfactory and creditable to contractors with horsepower development exceeding prior estimates. Wisconsin Legislature Backs Secretary Rusk for Agriculture Post.
The English beer syndicate gains a controlling interest in McAvoy Brewing in Chicago. J. y McGrath and John A. King net $20,000 and $30,000 respectively from the deal. Wanamaker leaves for Washington with son and secretary. Goff plans Supreme Court quo warranto over executive offices. Senate clocks six minutes in session then adjourns. Canada projects a $1.9 million surplus after a $38.6 million revenue.
George Cowling, mail carrier between Yankton and Harrington Nebraska, lost the mail and narrowly escaped death when he nearly washed away in the Missouri River last night.
In Vincent Minnesota on March 7 Mr. Sylvester started seeding wheat with several farmers planning to sow at once. This marks the earliest wheat sowing in ten years.
Washington dispatch notes large crowds at the White House during Harrison's inauguration with about 1,000 gathered outside and inside at 9 30 am. Delegations from North and South Dakota lead the reception followed by 600 more visitors and calls from prominent lawmakers and cabinet members.
The New York Sun praises the cabinet as respectable yet notes lacking Southern representation and questions Jerry Rusk’s placement. The New York Star calls it average but capable, while the New York Press and Tribune laude reliability and national service. The Times sees politics over business, and the New York World deems it not broadly representative. Boston Herald and Chicago outlets offer mixed verdicts on capacity and potential. San Francisco Examiner notes Harrison repeats Cleveland’s mistake.
In Washington on March 7 a Republican senate caucus meets to discuss committee reorganization. Also on March 7 actress Mary Anderson suffered nervous prostration and could not perform at Albaugh's opera house but later improved.
A Chronicle report from St. Louis cites Oklahoma territory squatter activity near Purcell and Fort Reno. Up to 2,000 boomers may arrive within a week, with preparations for a possible raid by Fort Reno troops and growing tensions among claimants.
On March 7 at Bogomoyo Arabs attacked German positions along the shore with fury, fighting endured despite naval and marine fire. Chief Bushiri was wounded, natives withdrew with casualties, Germans recaptured two cannons and prepared for Captain Wissman’s expedition.
Belgrade March 7 King Milan abdicates the Servian throne in favor of his son Prince Alexander who will be proclaimed king today. Premier Ristitch and regents Protititch Belimar Covic named until the prince comes of age. Dillon departs for Australia with a crowd bidding him farewell. London March 7 John Dillon MP leaves for Australia. Sydney March 7 New South Wales ministry defeated on a protective issue. Sir Henry Parkes to form a free trade cabinet.
Viscount Mandeville eldest son of the Duke of Manchester is declared bankrupt in London over debts totaling £100,000. The failure is attributed to betting gambling and living beyond his income.
Des Moines marksman C. W. Budd and local shooter J. R. Stice both hit 37 of 50 birds in a tough event for a champion cup in Jacksonville. With many birds escaping or flying away, officials expect a runoff at Keokuk on the 15th to decide the winner.
A forty foot shaft in the Travers twine factory at 522 West Fifty-second street toppled yesterday injuring four employees. The shaft fell due to bearing defect and belt contraction, though the shaft itself did not break.
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