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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1894
Page
7
The Mitchell Printing Co. issues subscription and advertising rates and notices. Management invites changes of address with old and new details, and advises correspondence at the office by Monday. Legal ads are at statute rates. obituary and wedding items are billed per line. prizes, etc. This issue reports political commentary on Bland bill, Sherman law repeal, and counterfeit silver dollar production in Omaha.
The piece argues that despite core differences the Democratic and Populist parties vote together on the Wilson bill, the Bland bill, and support the income tax, highlighting three central issues shaping politics today.
The Sioux City Tribune casts doubt on Colonel William Campbell Preston Breckinridge of Kentucky accusing him of dragging a long honored name in the mud. It suggests similar condemnation may await other high officials if examined.
Counsel argues the elderly Vollard is misled by a hardened young schoolgirl and never intended marriage. Kentucky constituents pledge to return him to Congress as vindication after his sufferings. As spring elections near, prohibition enforcement sweeps Aberdeen, Huron, Armour and Madison, amid saloon pressure from city authorities. Rumored fusion deal in the state, denied by some sources, is said to be discussed at a Populist central committee meeting in Sioux Falls.
The article discusses Republicans sweeping county elections in New York, Democratic decline, and limited gains for other parties. It praises LaFollette’s potential as editor in Chamberlain and reports Senator Kyle’s opposition to the Wilson bill, signaling a stance against Hawaii relations and support for annexation, with cautious optimism for his course.
Washington rumor claims Senator Pettigrew will oppose Clark Rowe’s confirmation as Chamberlain register over Rowe’s role in Moody’s defeat at Pierre. The speaker argues Rowe acted loyally as a Democrat and that Republican unity would have yielded a Republican senator regardless.
Aberdeen News reports Mayhew of the Letcher Blade aims for a U.S. Senate bid as a gold bug candidate. Madison notes Dr. Clough being groomed for Pettigrew's seat, while Howard Press warns that continued inputs may push Pettigrew toward an uncontested win. The piece says the race is a free-for-all with Pettigrew still holding the pole.
Congressman Pickler earns praise for helping restore Prof. Jester, former Lower Brule agency superintendent, to the Indian service. Jester had been removed months earlier over alleged partisan remarks in a private letter praising the new governor. He will be reassigned to Idaho.
Tele gram received Monday night announced the death of Dr. C. H. Bainbridge, brother in law of L J Hardesty Esq. He had gone east for health, spent part of winter in Philadelphia, endured several operations, and died at home in Port Clinton, Ohio. He was 35, leaving a wife and one child.
The article outlines act provisions for Yankton Sioux lands to open to settlement under homestead laws with set acre limits, staged entry payments, and tribal ratification. It also covers Odd Fellows lodge sessions, local editorials on silver coinage, and community notices including a marriage, temperance revival, and school topics.
The South Dakota Republican central committee met in a harmonious session and set August 22 for the convention in Yankton with one delegate for every 50 votes for Gov Sheldon, plus unorganized counties receiving one delegate each. Yankton led with 22 votes of 43 present, Hot Springs also strong, while Mitchell Madison Pierre Huron and Aberdeen drew scattered support. D Cook buys The Republican in Iowa City, ten thousand to eleven thousand dollars, ownership transfer May 1. Cook, veteran journalist, will manage the Dakota Register and related papers, boosting South Dakota influence. J Ryan tonship treasurer White Lake facing court measure to turn over funds. failure to raise 3900 prompts extension.
The Illinois Central Railroad passenger department publishes a seventy page pamphlet of letters from northern farmers now living south along the Illinois Central Yazoo Mississippi Valley lines. It urges farmers to relocate near a railroad with refrigerator cars and direct access to northern western and southern markets, offering a free copy of the 1894 Guide from Manchester Ohio via J. F. Merry A G P A.
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