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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1888
Page
1
Speakers for James G Blaine urged tariff support and pro American industry before crowds in Newark. The night featured two gatherings, with Blaine praising merit over birth and outlining his political stance as he connected with young Republicans and the broader party line.
The speech discusses the real candidate shaping the Republican campaign and party leadership. It argues Harrison would be the titular head and calls for debate on the 1884 choice as the nation weighs policy and personal attacks amid the campaign.
Mr. Dickinson defends Burr against treason charges and rebuts Mr. Blaine with statistics. He argues New England consumes western produce less under protection and claims Southern states, western rivers, and railways open markets to the Northwest for vast trade with South America.
The Herald notes New York City cannot accommodate the increasing registrations with existing polling places. Many districts show 460 to 600 registered voters each, while polls open 6 am to 4 pm, risking 20 000 to 80 000 disfranchisements. It urges a 12 to 14 hour voting window or special session to extend hours.
In Wabash Indiana members of the W T G including Mrs Kate M Busick withdraw from the organization. The seceders protest the national body's ignoring Ellen J Foster and its backing of the third party.
A News special from Wabash Indiana reports a Dunkard church member says about 13 000 Dunkards in Indiana will vote Republican this year enough to assure victory for Harrison. The Dunkards usually show little political interest.
Moses W. Field announces George O. Jones, national Greenback chairman, will visit Detroit to issue a manifesto urging Greenbackers to back Harrison and Morton. The move reportedly centers on protection as the stated cause.
Gen John B Henderson who just left Washington for Norfolk Va says it is probable St Louis will give Kimball the Republican governor candidate a 5000 to 7000 plurality Movements of Politicians Representative Benton McMillin of Tennessee has returned from New York and will campaign in Indiana Secretary Endicott has returned from New York
Twenty one women at Boston convention nominate Miss Alice D. Stockton of Wheaton for governor as the Equal Rights party candidate. Stockton is 26 years old.
Gen. Butler travels from Lowell to Michigan to stump for Harrison and Morton in the presidential race. He campaigns on behalf of the ticket amid the heated political contest.
Count Teleki reached Mombasa after traversing the interior and reports discovering a lake named Bassanarok far north of Lake Boringo. The lake lies about 2 deg 20 min north and west of Lakes Sambara and Bassanebor, with two large rivers feeding its northern part from the north and west.
Sharon Pa switches all paddling furnaces from gas to coal today due to irregular pressure affecting operation. Sharon Ironworks officials T Morgan and W Riddle had recently explored oil fuel in Cleveland, with likely trial planned soon. The article also notes the Washington state of the president’s party arrival in D C after a New York trip.
Nathaniel Watts aged 93 is dead. He was an Old Defender, part of the gallant band who repelled the British attack on Baltimore on Sept. 12, 1814. James C. Morford is now the sole survivor of the defenders of 1814.
World Washington correspondent reports President Cleveland defends Extradition Treaty limits and denies recall demand for Sackville. He warns against political trickery ahead of the election while urging patience and dignity in foreign relations.
London dispatch reports Lord Salisbury from the foreign office sent a cipher message to Lord Sackville recommending retirement from Washington due to accession to the peerage and private duties. Sackville likely to accept, otherwise recall is certain and no further diplomatic post awaits.
The World's Los Angeles Gal special says a letter believed to be from A. W. Bell of Pomona mimics the Murchison style sent to clergy and to trap prohibitionists into equating a vote for Cleveland with Fisk.
A Sackville letter and similar missives to Joseph Chamberlain and Sir Charles Tupper arouse little attention locally but prompt a New York Herald claim that Lord Sackville sought to undermine the administration.
Three men boarded the northbound Iron Mountain sleeper near Viaz in Little Rock Arkansas. A Pullman porter faced a pistol threat and fled crying for help, triggering passenger alarm and readiness to respond. The trio confined their theft to the sleeper, taking small sums from travelers and avoiding the mail and express cars.
E E Schwartzkopf, secretary of the U S commission for the Belgian exhibition, was arrested in Brussels on an old diamond theft charge from a Paris jeweller, causing social stir.
A Norfolk dispatch reports the peanut trust that controlled about 90 percent of the U.S. peanut trade has been dissolved, ending a century of market concentration.
A sermon on Joshua chapter one to twelve discusses Israel's defeat at Ai caused by Achan's sin. It links disobedience to national consequences and notes Joshua's humility and prayer before proceeding. The text urges self inspection for hidden sins and emphasizes bearing God's name through obedience.
Bijou Hills Times notes B H Sullivan spoke against repealing the misdemeanor clause of the usury bill and pledged to support Brule county Farmers Alliance laws. It criticizes Democratic nominee Mr Ryan for ignoring Alliance appeals and says both Ryan and Mr Johnson failed to respond to farmers' demand for stance.
The Sanborn County Advocate endorses Col. M. M. Price as the county next representative promising his eloquence will champion farming community interests in the legislature.
Notice of foreclosure on the December 1 1884 mortgage by August and Fredrick Mielenz to L India and J Bingenheimer. Whole debt 63100 including 500 principal and 11320 unpaid interest plus 30 attorney fees, with sale at Mitchell courthouse front steps on December 1 1888 at 10 am. Premises: lots 10 11 12 in block 23 in the Town now City of Mitchell.
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