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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1892
Page
7
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York politics draw opinion on influence while Huron and Yankton consider leaders and fund schemes. Reports note Bridgewater gains a Republican paper, the Brieflet, and the Alliance insurance firm seeks a certificate. A Redfield trade-off hints at media shifts as debates over government warehouses for alcohol and grain continue.
The Washington correspondence in the New York Press reports antis delay figures and argue about delegates at Minneapolis. It notes agitation over instructions and disobedience, cites Gen Mahone, and questions motives behind efforts to influence Harrison’s renomination. Readers are urged to demand fair discussion and scrutinize Blaine Maine instructions.
The column questions whether Maine or Ohio are truly aligned with Harrison and casts doubt on Nebraska's support. It notes South Dakota as largely unaligned, while Illinois and Missouri are treated as more doubtful, highlighting regional endorsements in a wary tone.
Ex Senator T C Platt of New York says Harrison cannot carry the state if renominated. The record shows Harrison carried New York by about 15 000, while Platt's own governor candidate was defeated by roughly 50 000 as national issues were ignored and Platt's leadership tested. The section questions Platt's judgment on New York.
The Huronite voice responds to misinterpretations stirred by remarks from Lyon and Wheelock. It defends its historical context and fidelity to friends of the Mitchell era, insisting the paper’s position has been clearly stated in recent weeks.
The May term docket in press reveals a large load with ten criminal cases against Leon L. Stevens and other matters. Civil filings include Bowes v Wilson and several others with new actions and a few divorce cases. grand jury items anticipated. Also commentary questions Wardall resignations and Alliance Hall board dealings amid salary controversy.
Washington correspondent for the St. Paul Pioneer Press quotes Senator Pettigrew criticizing Minneapolis Tribune dispatches. He says the reports alleging his involvement in South Dakota politics are entirely false and fabricated. He notes only one meeting with the Tribune writer and claims the rest came from imagination.
A playful poem curses rain by the K P Party and offers a light political note. Castle Hall hosts a Sir Knights dancing party with Prof. Mash ek's orchestra and Miss Conant at the piano entertaining twenty five couples. Relief grain donations are urged to reach Thompson's warehouse or designated agents for timely reporting.
The Yankton College trustees in the Dakotas circulate a pledge offering a Chicago sponsor Dr Pearsons to build a $50,000 hall for Yankton College in return for the college friends lifting about $10,000 in debt and subscribing $100,000 more. The pledge calls for signers to contribute grain acreage this season to the college.
Will sell the grain as soon as possible and turn the proceeds over to the trustees. This unique method of getting the needed help ought to prove wonderfully successful.
Local briefs report visits by Mrs Garey and sisters in Plankinton, Dr Atwood in the Hub, and John Yarrow contesting Ieno’s claim south of town. Land sales include Grant Trotter buying east of town for 2200 dollars. Mitchell news covers weather chatter, subs sales drives, AOUW lodge new members, flax breaking, and a Mary Lawler marriage to Chas Lantry in Prairie du Chien.
A Washington dispatch reports Republican editors push a prearranged program to defeat President Harrison. The meeting aims to rally anti Harrison delegates around John Sherman, with Blaine’s decision readiness shaping the ticket strategy. In Missouri Sedalia, May 12, the Democratic state convention began with Judge Norton as temporary chairman and credentials committee setup.
May 12 Independence Indiana police seek W. W. Bain killer abductee Chartie McDonald. Bain asserts elopement with McDonald and demands a fair trial, while she maintains a tale of cruelty. An ensuing legal action is anticipated as investigators close in.
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