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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1888
Page
6
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The Sioux Falls Press critique questions for editor and Minnehaha delegates about the Jamestown convention. It argues the Republican view aimed to contribute to Dakota political history and defends Minnehaha’s representatives while probing alleged alliances and timing among South Dakota delegates.
One of Dakota’s staunch supporters in Congress, Mr. Strable of the Sioux City district, guided the minority report on territories. His deep knowledge of Dakota affairs earned broad praise and his return to Congress this fall is strongly hoped by territorial friends.
The piece notes that 600000 Dakotans seek congressional consideration and asks what the Watertown convention's Democrats said or did on the matter. It highlights farmers in Dakota asking to be heard in their rights and queries the convention's response.
The columnist notes no broad censure of Mississippi valley flood damage while contrasting the river’s reach to Dakota where the floods’ devastation along its banks receives little attention. The piece implies geographic focus shapes perceived importance.
New evidence highlights Girover Cleveland's prowess as he calmly lights a cigarette and drives at brisk pace against a strong wind. The account emphasizes composure and speed in adverse conditions.
The Dakota platform champions tariff revision in friends’ hands, backing division ideology. Delegates Moody and Plumer lead a diverse slate from Brookings, Richland, and Cass counties, emphasizing unity and strong state representation at the June gathering.
A studied press campaign misleads eastern readers by claiming Indians threaten violence and land will be unavailable to settlers for years. Officials expect signatures from Italians influence, but despite that, lands should open to squatters in about three months with rapid survey work underway.
Fragmentary notes show confusion over endorsements and candidate support within the Republican slate. Vague references to figures like Jane Toltoilstoun hint at internal pressure without clear outcomes or names.
Gen. Campbell of Yankton emerges as a candidate for delegate, signaling renewed activity in the political field with the opening of the reservation.
Two Huron rustlers Merrill and Sterling propose to publish a neat little monthly called the Real Estate Journal for general circulation.
Minnesota Republicans rally to reclaim the three congressional districts carried by Democrats in the last cycle. Party officials express confidence they can flip the seats and regain control in Congress.
The Gresham literary bureau reports two copies of the Washington Gazette arriving, both devoted largely to his interests and showing strong availability for use.
Democratic senators and Hale of Maine opposed an open doors discussion on the fisheries treaty. Hale regrets the move and will reconsider. Democrats show no shame over their actions.
In the presidential discussion Sherman enters the convention with the strongest declared support and is expected to stay through the end. The piece questions the issues surrounding Sherman and Depew and what may be amiss between them.
The Jamestown convention drew far less notice than the Water town gathering as observers note public interest favors dramatic events like fights over orderly debates on public welfare.
The piece targets Senator Edmunds for delaying report on Judge Puller while omitting coverage of Dakota’s hearing denial. It notes a New York State education report on March blizzard wages, where trustees refuse to pay weeks of due wages, with officials citing inaccessible school buildings.
The Minneapolis Star notes the Jamestown convention endorses two states and division, while the Star opposes splitting Dakota. The St Paul Globe reports Republicans push two state plan. Democrats are faulted for missing statehood amid intra party quarrels.
The republican club calls a Saturday meeting with important business and a report from delegates to James town. The club emphasizes broad constitution for party discipline and eligibility for all Republicans over eighteen regardless of race or previous condition.
The article highlights Representative Peel of Arkansas as key in advancing the reservation bill in the House. It credits him with guiding a proactive committee on territorial affairs, including delegate Gifford, and notes Peel's detailed knowledge and broad grasp of Indian questions affecting the Northwest.
L G Johnson of Aberdeen travels beyond the Missouri to organize Hettinger county as a reward for aiding Gov. Church at Watertown. The event is discussed in Casselton Blitz yard and linked to the Jamestown convention confirmation of delegates.
A Dakota representative in the Chicago convention expresses thanks for being overlooked as an alternate. Delegates pay one hundred dollars each while alternates contribute fifty dollars to cover room and headquarters costs in Chicago.
The text asserts that organizing republican clubs across the territory is essential to place the party in optimal working order and improve efficiency and unity.
Coddington and Minnehaha cited as players in a Jamestown convention rift. A. O. Mellotte, governor hopeful of the statehood faction, aligned with northern anti-convicts to overturn past division and statehood work, then got crushed. Cortlueton and Winnetona counties weighed in with dramatic loyalties at the pivotal moment.
Jamestown convention adopts a resolution by Judge Levisee condemning the Northern Pacific railroad land forfeiture. It charges the administration with injustice to settlers and buyers, says the government is deprived of redress, and calls for protecting rights of settlers and innocent purchasers by urging Congress to act.
The Carthage News editor attended the James town convention on short notice but the team did not perform notably better. morale among the boys remained low and happiness about the outcome was limited.
The Mitchell city council amends section 16 of the water works ordinance to set twelve month licenses from June 1 with pro rata terms for late applications, four six month licenses for water wagons sprinklers and fountains from April 1, advance payment rules, delinquent notices, shutoffs within ten days of due payments, and a $1.50 reactivation penalty. The superintendent and treasurer must coordinate delinquent reports and payments and enforce shutoffs for nonpayment.
The speech notes New Mexico’s bilingual laws and large population, arguing for its statehood in the Dakota era context. He links admission debates to the slavery era, contending that political power sought alignment with free states, while noting the shift after slavery’s decline.
Rural Voice warns against naming Mitchell University the Dakota University arguing Vermilion’s territorial university already holds that title. The piece asserts Mitchell should not adopt a similar name, noting the risk of confusion and lack of moral right in using Dakota University. It urges renaming to prevent overlap and preserve distinction between institutions.
After years of red tape Maj. Dollard, a veteran of the rebellion, finally receives $3875 for two horses lost in service. He had given up after a decade of effort, and the payment arrives by mail fifteen years later, surprising him.
Yankton Press reports the Jamestown Republican convention was the strongest ever held in Dakota territory with nearly all counties represented. The division argument backed by seventy three of eighty six counties carried the convention and signals an end to the old forty six parallel split. The two state sentiment now pervades the territory.
The Rapid Times questions Grigsby’s wartime conduct and political loyalty citing Andersonville coffee seller and shifting party support. It argues his record unreliable, suggesting he would align with the dominant faction regardless of party.
Wahpeton Globe notes Bismarck boom and Col. Little as delegate hope, while urging North Dakotans to support Gifford if Gen. Allen fails. Rollin A. Peck of Badger township celebrates his land patent and mortgage free possession. The paper highlights scrofula prevalence and touts Ayer’s Sarsaparilla as a potent remedy.
The Central Labor union of New York refused to lift the pool beer boycott. Associated master brewers passed a resolution expressing sympathy with former workers and vowed not to discriminate against union members who abandon anti brewer actions and seek to end the harm to master brewers.
May 24 Milan reports Brazil's Emperor Pedro II in a serious relapse with paralysis and loss of speech. Oxygen and caffeine given, he shows limited consciousness though recovery is unlikely. Prince Augustus and Dr Charcot have been summoned to the bedside as the end nears.
Milan reports the emperor of Brazil had a quieter night but there remains no chance of survival after the current assault.
Judge Speer in federal court ruled decoy letters used to trap postal inspectors are not punishable as the law contemplates. Rudolph Dennicke, a road agent on the Central Railway between Macon and Atlanta, faced tampering charges after a decoy letter was seized. The judge directed a not guilty verdict, potentially ending a common detective tactic.
A Jackson committee journeys to Beauvoir to escort Jefferson Davis and Winnie Davis plus other family members to Jackson for the laying of the Confederate monument corner stone. Davis is feeble and may not attend.
A Rock Island freight train crashed through a bridge near Randolph Point at 3 am, plunging into a 25 foot ravine. Moments later another Hannibal and St. Joe freight crossed a weakened adjoining bridge, killing two engineers, a fireman, and two tramps.
Social circles buzz over Mrs Cleveland Planned to visit Brooklyn on Memorial Day as guest of Mrs Dr Talmadge A seat on the reviewing stand will be provided on Fort Green place marking the event
New York May 24 Luther R Marsh resigns from the bar association and retires from legal practice after more than fifty years in the field. Once partnered with Daniel Webster he says old age and the Diss Debar affair did not influence his decision.
Ruined by the Coke War, Pirrspunc reports war among coke operators with sales below production cost. Many operators seek extensions from creditors and brokers warn of likely bad failures unless a settlement is soon reached.
Rochester May 24 There is no change in the street car line strike. The company refuses to arbitrate and there are no indications of a settlement. The men are orderly.
The Sixty-seventh New York regiment will decorate Henry Ward Beecher's grave on Decoration Day. Beecher helped organize the regiment in its early days. Cincinnati hosts its eighth biennial Musical Festival starting with a Music Hall concert before about 4,000 attendees.
Representative Scott of Pennsylvania declares reports that President Cleveland backs Governor Gray for vice president are unfounded. He says Cleveland has not committed to any candidate and is willing to leave the decision to the convention, believing a strong, satisfactory choice will emerge.
A fragmented critique questions who benefits from tariffs and who should object. It argues workers farmers and taxpayers gain or lose from tariff policies and asks which group—wage earners, producers, consumers, or taxpayers—persists in supporting tariff protections.
The New York Press contrasts President Cleveland’s brief telegram to the Grant memorial banquet with his lengthy letter honoring John C. Calhoun at a Charleston unveiling. It notes Calhoun’s nullifier policy and argues it would threaten the Union, while Grant’s peninsular conduct preserved it.
A Charlotte NC letter describes a long standing superstition among Black residents. It claims a water snake skin tied around the wrist wards off illness after a storm, by countering rheumy ailments and other diseases. The tale reflects historical beliefs about protective charms.
Advertises a medicine claimed to overcome fatigue and loss of appetite. Presents Sarsaparilla as a peculiar remedy to try and perceive results.
Local notice extols Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption with claims of rapid relief and complete cures after trials at Gale's drug store. Also promotes Shiloh's Vitalizer and Mackinetack perfume with guaranteed results and price details.
An advertisement extols Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as the long trusted remedy for teething children. It claims to alleviate pain and cure dysentery and diarrhea and wind in the bowels, selling at 2d per bottle. The piece closes with a religious quotation and Campbell signature.
Seventy acres deeded no patent tax paid fertile farming land six miles from Mitchell. Asking price 675 dollars with small cash payment and balance on time. Inquire of J Simpson South Side Mitchell Dakota.
A brief notice invites applicants for loans on improved farms at low rates. Prospective borrowers urged to call and seek details on terms, requirements, and repayment options.
A fragmented notice suggests Mincy provides lengthy city property loans with fixed interest options. The text mentions fallow rates for brick or stone and cites a specific figure Fhevounn 28 phat ha, though details are unclear.
Notice is given by the administratrix of the estate of George 8 Bidwell Deceased to creditors and all persons having claims against the deceased. Claims must be exhibited with proper vouchers within four months after first publication to the administratrix at her office in Edgerton Maclay Mitchell in Davison County. Dated May 2. Mary J Brookli Administratrix of the Estate of George 8 Bidwell Deceased.
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