Various Political Nodules and City News Amid National Debates
A digest of political notes and local items: Geo Mathews elected South Dakota Republican League VP, laboring views on the State Department, House speakership chatter, Iowa third party signs as Democratic leanings, independent papers backing Democratic organs, Pierre Journal on 1882 83 weather and crop hopes, state tax rulings touching Pullman and Western Union monopolies, Watertown Indians funds paid at agency, Harper's Weekly praises Harrison tour, Madison planned editors' Lake Madison visit and journalist banquets, Kansas Reform Press Association stance questioned, Northwest Alliance third party prospects and Southern Democratic leanings, Madison Sentinel views on Republican farmers demands and office seekers.
Municipal reform and politics in the Midwest era
The Sioux City Journal discusses Nebraska court decisions on Boyd stepping down as governor and the partisan reactions. It urges strict adherence to citizenship law, notes reforms in Chicago and other cities, warns against municipal corruption, and highlights Editor Bushnell of the Dakota Farmer promoting artesian irrigation to attract settlers and boost local interest in the James River valley.
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Sioux City Journal
Iowa
Supreme Court of Nebraska
Boyd
Republic
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Voledo
Bushnell
The
Dakota Farmer
James River Valley
South Dakota
Peculiar Alliance Hail Company tale draws skepticism
In Grant county victims of the Alliance Hail Company wonders why they did not receive dues last season. Mr Wardall cites alphabetical delay as the reason. An insurer that adjusts losses by alphabet mocks the idea of wealth by policy.
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Grant County
Alliance Hail Company
Wardall
Reagan resignation speculates on Texas senator seat
The Democrat column notes that Senator Reagan might resign from the Senate to take a state position seen as valuable. It points out the unusual switch from a two year term remaining to a six year post paying $10,600, with $5,000 received upfront, and discusses internal party hints of younger Democrats desiring Reagan's prominence.
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Chamberlain
Reagan
Senate
Van
Texas
Mitchell Capital Expands to Twelve Pages
Town newspapers praise the Mitchell Capital enlargement to twelve pages readers in Chamberlain Redfield Vermillion Kimball and others hail the move. Editors expect strong attendance and consider new bank and revenue laws’ impact on local banks and bankers.
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Mitchell
Chamberlain Register
Mitchell Capital
Redfield Journal
Tor Mitchell Capital
Bros. Wheelock and Dean
Vermillion Republican
Davison County
Vws Capipyat
Kimball Graphic
Mittchell Capital
He Looked After the Baggage on Train
Tom Burns accompanied his wife and child to Aberdeen to see them safely onto a train to St Paul. He ensured the trunk was loaded and the family settled before departure. The valise containing mother's toilet items and Mrs. Burns's purse and jewelry vanished from the Mitchell waiting room. He arranged express return delivery and wired Frank Clemans to guard it overnight.
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Tom Burns
Mother
Babe
Mrs. B
Tom
Mitchell
Frank Clemans
Mrs. Burns
Express
Aberdeen
South Dakota Real Estate Prospects Draw Eastern Capital
H McCormick reports from New York City that reaction in favor of South Dakota real estate investments is rising. Loan companies that pulled back last year are returning, seeking wiser investments, suggesting eastern capital will scrutinize the state more carefully and avoid boom estimates or alarmist claims.
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David Bennett Hill
New York
New York City
Chicago
Hill
Doubtles
Empire
H. McCormick
Republican
South Dakota
Mitchell PO uncalled letters list for week ended May 9 1891
The list shows letters remaining uncalled at Mitchell post office for the week ending May 9 1891. Names include Dnly JW Le Signore Dillon A H Mackrell Jas Dauson Mary E Pollard SM Hoyt S W Simon Peter Wells and Mr. When calling please say advertised. Uncalled items will be sent to the dead letter office after two weeks. J W Beattie P M
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Mitchell
le Signore Dillon
A H Mackrell
Jas. Dauson
Mary E Pollard
SM Hoyt
S W Simon Peter Wells
J. W. Beattie
P. M
South Dakota Bankers Meet At The Commercial Club
The Seventh Annual Meeting of the South Dakota Bankers Association will be held in The Commercial Club rooms in this city on Thursday and Friday May 21st and 22nd 1891. Cashier Rathman of the Security Bank is treasurer of the association. The first session begins at 8 o'clock Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota Bankers’ Association
Rathman
Security Bank
Memorial Day Observance Urged by Ransom Post No 6 G A R
Memorial Day activities urged with an escort plan for Company I and the Mitchell Fire Department to accompany veterans to graves. A Department order requests all posts honor Memorial Day and for citizens to close businesses during ceremonies. Hercules McCormick named superintendent of a mission school at Santee Agency Nebraska with $1000 salary and housing. A witty aside notes a widower playing tiddlywinks while his wife is away.
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Ransom Post No. 6
Company I
South Dakota National Guards
Mitchell Fire Department
Fire Department
Mitchell
A. H. Daniels
R. T. Robinson
Palmer
Hercules McCormick
Santee
Nebraska
McCormick
Secrets of Success Promoted by Perseverance and Remedies
Druggist H Scallin argues perseverance yields success while offering top perfumeries cosmetics drugs and chemicals. He endorses Dr Miles New Heart Cure and Restorative Nervine, Ely's Cream Balm, Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure, and related products with testimonials and limited guarantees.
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H. Scallin
Miles
Ely
B. Franken
Sigourney
Iowa
Shiloh
L. O. Gale
That School Election Postponement Suggestion
State Superintendent Salmon recommends delaying the city school election where board terms not yet expired. In ward cities with one member per ward whose terms run to spring 1892, postpone the election to between January 1 and May 1, 1892.
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Bras
Salmon
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Jay Gould
Geo. A. Mathews
Brookings
National Republican League For
State Department
United States
Washington
Harrison
Blaine
Pierre Journal
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Pullman Company
Western Union
Watertown
Secretary of the Interior
Harper's Weekly
Lake Madison
Madison
Reform Press Association of Kansas
Reform Press
Kansas
Northwest
South
Democratic Party
Madison Sentinel
Sentinel
Capital
Pany
Militia
Ransom Post No
Mth
Georgia S. Judson
Hartford
Conn
Croup
Shioh
W. L. Douglas
Tamma Botears
Enor W. le Douglar
Champeny Bros. Agt
Lewis & Bennett’s
Saker
J. E. Greene
Davi
Sh. We. Stair Photographer
Song OF
Paris
France
America
Wheeler & Wilson
Nathaniel Wheeler
Ane
Wrony
Ents
Heeler & Wilson Mfg. CO
W.S. Crouse
MircHett
C.c.bras & CO
Scallin’s Drug
Northern Nursery & Seed Co
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