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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1897
Page
2
A garbled OCR fragment references a health related incident with missing details. It mentions a location, a time around 80 minutes, and a possible public health or facility context but lacks clear names, actions, or outcomes.
TO ADVERTISERS Advertising rates given on application and are reasonably low Business Cards not exceeding six ones five dollars per year Each additional line one dollar Business Locals five cents per line Legal Advertisements at Statute Rates Cards of Thanks ten cents per line Marriage and Death Notices published free of charge Obituaries Resolutions of Respect and Wedding presents five cents per line PRIDAY MARCH 26 1807
The Fitzsimmons and Corbett bout ends with the best man prevailing, described as a savage battle that surprised Corbett backers. The report notes the public reaction and asserts the outcome was accepted as fair by observers.
The Minneapolis city council faces accusations of bribery as several aldermen allegedly allowed individuals to leave money on desks. Officials insist the funds were misdirected and not for bribery, while published reports imply council members should examine their conduct. Aberdeen News criticizes cantankerous papers and politicians for hindering economic prosperity by discouraging enterprise.
Henry S Volkmar editor of the Milbank Review, a longtime populist, describes his departure from the party after a populist legislature and fusion forces. He asserts disappointment and disgust with factional wrangling and lack of unity despite earlier gains in the state capital and legislature.
The Review declares independence from party machines and vows to discuss national and local affairs from its own viewpoint. Sioux Falls business leaders plan to revitalize the Commercial Club to spur growth, while Mitchell also considers reorganization to boost advancement. The sugar tariff reform is praised as pro consumer and a blow to trusts.
Anna L. Diggs delivered a caustic speech to the Kansas legislature, accusing them of failing reform pledges and leaving the unemployed to roam the state. She charged they were weighed in the balance and found wanting and urged accountability to the people. The remarks aimed at Kansans and the populist movement reference Pierre adjournment.
In Dell Rapids the Richards case sees the minister charged with immoral conduct. Church members and Bishop Hare exonerate him while others condemn his guilt. The matter will be aired in circuit court in about a month.
The article notes Senator Kyle refused to join the silverite and republican caucuses, signaling continued independence. It argues his actions are tactically wise and rooted in serving the northwest’s best interests.
The legislature forms two commissions to investigate state officers and revise revenue laws with no direct funding. The general appropriation bill carries 15000 for commissions, but legality hinges on section 2 of Article 12. Republicans support investigation to avoid misreading public opinion, yet questions remain about proper funding and two thirds votes. Perry S. Heath nominated for first assistant postmaster general. decades earlier a South Dakota newspaper man. The Dingley tariff debate draws Wm. L. Wilson’s critique. Harrison plans a column on the president’s social life in The Ladies Home Journal.
A nostalgic note on early family happiness and female health, praising Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as strengthening and purifying the feminine organs to aid childbearing, and recommending Scallin's Sarsaparilla as spring medicine. The ad emphasizes long experience and guarantees cures for female weaknesses and related ailments.
The Seattle widow Eliza M Fraser gains about 4400 from Standard Life after a circuit court of appeals mandate confirms Judge Hanford's ruling. The policy covered Harry Fraser who was killed by Paul E Page, a Dakota cowboy, ending a lengthy legal dispute.
On April 6 1897 all unleased school lands in Dixon county will be leased to the highest bidder at a public auction at the courthouse front door. Leasing runs daily from 10 am to 5 pm until all tracts are offered. Pierre S D Jan 27 1897. John L Lockhart Commissioner of school and public lands.
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