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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1889
Page
4
The Mitchell Printing Co advertises subscriptions with annual and semiannual options and requests widness updates for change of address. Advertising rates include business cards at five dollars per year, local ads ten cents per line first insertion, five cents per line thereafter, and legal notices at statute rates. Obituaries and notices are offered with added services and rates as described.
Editor Bronson of the Monarch Advance reports from the south with notes on his travels. W. E. Benedict leaves Sioux Falls Press to launch a solo paper in Fall River county. Garfield and Arthur era appropriations reached $944,613,906, while Cleveland era totals hit $1,101,509,363, a rise of $156,895,457 over four years of reform.
Washington reports I. K. Aikens of Canton has been appointed to the vacant Sioux Falls district judgeship, with the announced successor not being H.8. Keith. The development will likely disappoint Sioux Falls.
In the forties into the fifty-first, Democrats slip from a 71 seat majority to 41 then 11 and finally a minority in the fifty-first congress. The trend appears ominous.
Moody seeks passage of the omnibus bill without a vote on capital site, arguing Northwestern backing for Huron and Judge Moody alignment with Northwestern. Mitchell residents lament Pierre’s temporary boom but welcome relief from a long burden as investors cling to the chance for change.
Pat Donan derides Washington as a talk factory where politicians spew endless chatter on Capitol Hill. He claims the metropolis thrives on talk over work and mocks lawmakers as endlessly talking, with little substance beyond empty rhetoric.
Majah Edwards of the Fargo Argus pressed a scheme to secure Republican endorsements for N G Ordway as governor by telegrams to prominent men nationwide just before Mellette's appointment. The Wahpeton Globe notes the effort failed as no favorable replies arrived. Ordway remains a noted political wire puller, but his influence in Dakota politics has waned.
Proclamation to open 2,000,000 acres in the Oklahoma country expected this week. Boomer camps surround the area as troop efforts continue to keep them back. the law states no prior settlement grants right, and settlers who occupy land before the proclamation lose their holdings and are barred from future title.
The Pierre papers argue the capital’s location will attract railroads but history shows this false. Six years ago Bismarck was cited as the rail hub, yet people in the southern half of the territory endured a Minneapolis route for five years. Now Jamestown offers another option, but Bismarck’s railroad facilities remain unchanged.
The text argues that the territory south and west of Mitchell should consider rail access when voting for Pierre to boost railroad facilities. It notes that railroad companies do not view direct lines to capital cities as imperative since public business will require travel regardless of whether routes are direct or indirect.
The piece argues usury laws do not curb exploitation but instead harm needy borrowers while lenders evade rules. It condemns passive public sentiment and calls for active, aggressive reform to enforce laws and curb unfair lending.
The article notes a fifty percent drop in dressed beef prices in New York City over five years and a similar decline in wheat. It argues farmers should raise hogs and horses, as hog profitability remains confined to a narrow corn belt while wheat and cattle production spread widely with low costs.
Geo B Winship argues that only men of the highest American manhood should hold the Senate seat. He condemns unscrupulous ward politicians and urges Republicans to avoid lowering the office by linking it to their tactics.
In 1888 the United States imported 17 million dollars of tin plate. The Black Hills hold the richest tin ore deposits, yielding 3 to 4 percent versus Cornwall under 2 and Saxony 4 to 1. With Sioux reserve openings and Milwaukee and Northwestern line extensions, Hills wealth may go to domestic use rather than imports.
The Dominion government vows to remove US refugees from justice who seek shelter in Canada. It urges Americans to meet Canadians halfway and notes the US government bears responsibility for not acting sooner.
The Sturgis Record notes a misstep in advancing the Australian system law as the bill failed to reach the governor. It states the bill was not voted on due to being shuffled in the process, and implies this year will use the old plan. It mentions three votes in the house against the bill: Patto, Trude, and Clark.
The president announced the nomination of Col. Fred Grant for the post of minister to Austria Hungary. The choice marks a key diplomatic appointment as the administration shifts focus to European affairs.
Aberdeen News argues Governor Church used a narrow tactic by appointing territorial officers to challenge Mellette’s authority. The piece predicts many political foes will object as Mellette fills offices, urging readers to judge new actions by merit and to support the governor if he does right for the two Dakotas.
The article compares Pierre, Huron, and Mitchell on population reach within 45 miles, rail connections without transfers, and round trip travel times. It argues Mitchell offers the broadest local accessibility and potential savings in rail fare, followed by Pierre and then Huron, with estimated savings up to 250000 to 600000 in favored scenarios.
Marshalltown Statesman argues a group of Democratic officials, mainly postmasters, seek to cling to office under the Blaine administration. It warns they should be held to account for their records or lose party support, asserting Blaine and Cleveland style politics will press for offices and party scalps.
The Century will publish an autobiography of Joseph Jefferson starting this autumn. It covers his long stage career and six generations of the Jefferson acting family. The installments will feature a portrait gallery of distinguished actors and recount the boy’s travels with his father’s company.
Vilas Farmer defends Patten against charges over bill No 60. He asserts the election bill never reached the engrossing committee and cites records showing bills routed to the governor. Farmer says Patten worked hard and fell ill as the session rushed, denying any delay by Patten.
Physicians report a surge of scarlet fever cases in Parkston with higher illness activity in the community. The notice notes fever and rash among residents and urges vigilance and care.
In a sparsely served area the Russians are described as thickly settled and losing many children due to lack of physicians. The report notes days with three to five deaths as health services are scarce.
L McKinney searched for the local sheets slinger who clipped a Pierre paper crediting him and R Buchanan with purchasing 360000 dollars of Pierre real estate and a horse railroad. Doc says the fake purchases show Pierre’s capital boom plan and was more than he could stand.
The Yankton Press argues Sioux Falls should not be the state capital, contending politics and business clash and that the city should focus on being a commercial hub rather than a political center. The paper adds it has no objection to Sioux Falls serving as capital in theory.
A schoolboy calculates that buying ten cent Diamond dyes could weigh a hundred tons if pennies paid. Wells Richardson Co. of Burlington Vermont offers free samples and directions for new colors Fast Stocking Black Turkey red for cotton and Brown for cotton. The ad touts ease of home dyeing and a color sample book to entice buyers and dealers.
Special dispatch from Washington reports Bill Nye and forty nine bands in the capital to observe the inauguration. Nye jokes about sleeping in the hotel elevator, recounts crowd scenes, and jokes about gate receipts while noting loyalty to the incoming president.
The appointment of Judge Aikens meets with near universal approval. He is a young man of sterling integrity, about thirty five, whose natural ability and broad experience fit him well for the duties of the new position.
The article endorses Dixon’s remedy for catarrh and related nasal diseases, claiming parasites in the upper airway membranes cause illness. It argues against frequent irritant treatments, notes authorities like Tyndall and Beal, and states cures from Dixon’s method persist with no relapses. Readers can obtain a pamphlet by sending 10 cents to A. H Dixon & Son in Toronto.
Minneapolis Star reports the Sioux Falls Argus accuses Pettigrew and the Sioux Falls Press of opposing the capital race plan to secure Pierre’s backing for Pettigrew as U S senator. Caldwell of the Press is to be backed for state auditor. Pettigrew aims to defeat Judge Edger ton, with Moody likely as a senator.
A traveling man at the Cataract cafe comments on Pierre real estate, saying the boom is large in paper but small in fact. He notes only two bona fide transfers since fall up to Friday, with many verbal transfers and wind investments but little real money changing hands.
Sealed proposals for the maintenance of the poor of Davison county for 1889 will be received by the Auditor up to 12 o'clock noon on Monday April 1 1889. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. KR T. Rosinson Auditor.
An assortment of hair preparations floods the market but Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer is praised for its superior effect on hair and scalp. The passage also touts Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for colds and respiratory cures, Hood's Sarsaparilla as a strong blood purifier, and a remark on Blood's Sarsaparilla sales and benefits.
The District Court of Davison County Dakota territory issues summons to Thomas W Pitts Minnie H Letcher and George J Letcher in a civil action filed by Jane E Wright. Defendants must answer within thirty days of service or plaintiffs seek relief in Mitchell court.
The president sent nominations for Frederick Grant as minister to Austria Hungary John New as consul general in London Paul Fricke as marshal for western Texas Seligman Brothers as navy special fiscal agents and several naval officers Confirmations include John W Mason as commissioner of internal revenue Charles E Mitchell as commissioner of patents William L Dunlap as marshal for Indiana and postmasters Joseph C Bartlett Norman Minn and James V Campbell Minn Local source notes March 21 Washington.
In a secret senate session on March 21 Mr Butler offered resolutions arguing that the president pro tempore tenure does not expire after a recess and that the vice president's presence does not vacate the office. The matter was postponed until tomorrow under objection.
Ex-Representative Valentine of Nebraska arrives in Washington to seek the public printer job. He meets with President after a Senate Manderson request delays the appointment. Manderson chairs the Senate printing committee and the nomination fight centers on Donath with Quay backing.
Whitelaw Reid discusses his nomination as minister to France. He says the natural presumption is that a nominee will accept and that he will try to arrange his affairs to do so. He adds it would be discourteous to announce before informing the president who made the nomination.
Mrs Harrisons illness keeps her from visitors and most duties in Washington while a bad cold worsens from her new position. She may be out again in a day or two. In Dover the constitutional convention bill passed the house but the senate is not expected to concur.
Ex President Cleveland and his party are warmly greeted at multiple way stations as they proceed toward St Augustine. Governor Fitzhugh Lee plans to travel to Key West and may join Cleveland on the planned fishing trip with Grover. New York assembly committee to report favorably on Mayor Grant’s rapid transit bill.
The New Jersey Steel and Iron Co. considers moving its large Trenton works to Chattanooga Tennessee. Proprietors Abrams Hewitt and Edward Cooper with superintendent Joseph Stokes just toured the South seeking cheaper fuel and material freight. Coal costs drop from 3.25 to 1.25 dollars per ton in Chattanooga, affecting the plant using about 88,000 tons annually and 1,300 workers earning roughly one million dollars in wages.
United States Attorney Hogan reports telegrams from Oklahoma station saying boomers were fired upon by U S troops early yesterday. One deputy marshal seeks guidance on duties as boomers demand arrests of those responsible. Two men were injured in the engagement.
London reports that journals friendly to the United States regret Admiral Porter remarks about a possible war with Germany. The North German Gazette questions the English reports and awaits American files before commenting, with a possible explanation sought from Washington authorities.
A Chicago Tribune summary from Ottawa reports that Mr Ives backed a plan to form a committee on Canada US relations and a possible commercial war. The premier’s view that alarming the states may be overdone led to the withdrawal of Ives resolutions and averted the crisis.
The Wertz local option repeal bill, already cleared the senate, passed the New Jersey lower house and now awaits the governor’s signature. It abolishes county local option, replaces it with township local option, and removes court power to revoke licenses for Sunday liquor sales.
Daniel Murray, brother in law of Bangor slate maker John W. Sayres, reappears after thirty years as a tramp, seeking help but reveals a wallet with 10500 dollars. Election era updates include Wales tithe riots, Smith Mitchell boxing postponement, Carroll Blakelock result, Persia Russia railway talks, and U S internal revenue dip.
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