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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1888
Page
6
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Senatorial and congressional races dominate Dakota coverage as Harrison and Morton gain reader support. George A. Mathews campaigns in north Dakota with Gen. Allen and Judge Palmer, while Ben Butler travels to Michigan to rally Greenback and Labor voters. A notice explains voting qualification in Dakota ahead of next Tuesday. The Plankinton Beacon endorses J. C. Ryan as the people's candidate in Davison.
Two years earlier Davison county gave Gifford 1015 votes and Day 437 showing a Republican edge of 578. The speaker questions repeating the full ticket tally with greater margins in the upcoming election.
The message touts Republican success this fall as promising twenty years of prosperity and good government with Dakota states as active participants. It urges readers to think and prepare to vote right.
Ex Speaker Crose who failed to win a Republican nomination for the legislature in his district is placed on the Democratic ticket in Hyde county replacing Commissioner McClure. His support moves from Mathews to Harden. Comment appears superfluous.
The Mitchell Mail voices strong support for the popular ticket while omitting candidate Hummel, prompting questions about a potential suppression or editorial bias in the campaign coverage.
The passage notes that the late vice president Hendricks is being honored by Cleveland supporters, but his treatment fails to sway Indiana voters as many friends of the state’s "favorite son" plan to back Harrison, signaling a shift in local sentiment.
The text stresses correct candidate names in the Republican list and notes Mr Math ews uses one t. It mentions Davison county naturally leans Republican and warns about the consequences if she does not support Republican strength this year.
The opposition nominees owe their nominations to Democratic influence but must win with Republican votes, an outcome that weighs on Republicans who must consider the political dynamic and its implications.
Fragmentary text notes a controversial exchange involving Mr. Blaine and a street altercation where a car was kicked and a bystander yelled, prompting questions about dignity and propriety. The report hints at political reactions across democratic papers.
A brief letter argues that any Republican aiding a candidate on Election Day would damage the entire ticket. The writer calls for a straight, unified approach and warns of a demoralizing effect if party members cross party lines.
The Canton News condemns Col Gale for interfering in Lincoln county Republican affairs. The St Paul Globe defends Dakota against eastern exaggeration of northern suffering, while offering no protest against Democratic outrages there. Ex governor Ordway reappears seeking vindication of his record as Dakota issues shift. Nehemiah’s public buildings are noted as not failing due to incompetent builders.
Chairman Ryan of the democratic central committee says Harden will probably be elected delegate. He urges quick enlistment in the national campaign and claims Harden could carry two thirds of the northern states for Cleveland. Ryan boosts Harden’s confidence while disparaging John G Thompson of Ohio.
The piece argues a strong Republican victory in Dakota next Tuesday would show firm protest against Democratic party outrages. Any weakening or loss of majority, even a small one, would imply support for the wrongs inflicted on the people of Dakota.
All honor to J Ellen Foster for loyalty to the Republican Party and independence in fighting against committing the national W C M U to an ambitious political organization. The effort to whip her into line or oust her from the union is unworthy of the W C T U. Foster will remain a republican and membership may cease if this rashness disqualifies her.
The New York Times criticizes a party linked to election manipulation from the Morey letter to Burchard utterance and Joe Mackin's election fraud conviction. It condemns fraudulent voting schemes from whisky payments to large-scale bribery and notes the party’s alleged hope rests on fraud in New York City and Brooklyn.
A political appeal urges voters to resist factional arguments for any single candidate and to consider that other Republicans will face similar persuasive efforts. It warns that such appeals could split the total vote and urges voters to cast a straight ticket.
A deceptive ticket printed for two candidates on the people’s ticket register of deeds and coroner appears as a national Republican ticket with Harrison and Morton at the top and includes regular Republican nominees except for the noted exceptions. Republicans are urged to watch for these opposition tickets.
The party behind the Morey letter and leveraging Burchard's break during a past episode reacts to the Sackville-West affair. The letter contains no fraud or forgery and cannot be excused as undue excitement. It is described as a calm confirmation of Republican claims that England favors Cleveland's re election due to free trade principles.
The Winona Republican reports Judge Edgerton of Dakota delivering strong republican speeches in Minnesota. An observer at St. Charles says his arguments for Dunnell’s congressional election surpass others heard in the campaign, appealing to reason and leaving a lasting impression.
In Mitchell county the local option effort advances quietly with limited interest. Voters and temperance supporters say the law lacks respect and effective enforcement. A shift toward restoring strict license enforcement accompanies waning support for the experiment.
The final week of campaigning focuses on party loyalty and integrity. The White Lake Times recalls the Bank of Mitchell White Lake bank collapse crediting cashier Huyssen and noting attorney J C Ryan had no bank role since last year.
A northern Dakota Republican writes from a New York stump tour urging readers to back the straight Republican ticket. He praises Ben Harrison, argues GOP victory will admit South Dakota and then North Dakota, and claims property values in the territory would rise 18 to 25 percent. He urges voters to persuade friends to support Republican nominees.
The piece urges voters to back Harrison and Morton and explains the broad political gains for Dakota and its counties. It warns against guerrilla politics, touts Republican dominance in future statehood, and endorses a slate of local and state candidates led by George A. Mathews and other party favorites.
A promotional statement urging voters to support Bennett and their Republican peers, presenting them as diverse, trustworthy, and capable of reflecting all walks of life and benefiting the party and community.
The Yankton Press reports the coroner's jury has finished questioning witnesses in the asylum case. I A Gale will be allowed to testify as the voluminous evidence is reviewed. Sessions have been secret and the public remains uninformed about developments.
At the commissioner convention for the first district Tuesday F Hoffmann of Prosper chaired and J S Daniels of this city served as secretary. Mr L W Adams, the present incumbent by appointment, was nominated on the first ballot with nine votes out of fourteen cast. The remainder were scattering. Adams has been an efficient commissioner and is entitled to election.
An editorial denounces Republicans who would vote for a Democrat amid perceived injustices from the Cleveland administration and urges Republicans in Dakota to remain true to their principles.
The Hutchinson county Republican convention condemns efforts to relax party ties in county matters. It warns Republicans to reject overtures from Democrats claiming election mercy or charity on personal grounds and calls these appeals covert enemies of both parties.
Major Ward of Dakota spoke at the court house to a packed crowd while Congress man Null from Ohio appeared at the opera house. Ward offered to divide time with Hill to force a joint debate, but Hill spoke to a small audience. Republicans and many Democrats packed the courthouse seeking tariff arguments.
The county Republican convention endorses basing future representation on the Republican vote at the next election. Davison county is solidly Republican, with every township backing the party. A straight, full vote, it argues, ensures fair representation and prevents weakening the ticket.
Senator Hawley condemns the current president calling him the most dangerous and incompetent in history. He cites over 300 vetoes in three and a half years, contrasting with 112 vetoes in the previous ninety-six years by former presidents.
Erastus Wiman argues in Huntsville Ontario that a change in U S Canada relations is imminent and Cleveland will pursue retaliation. The New York Herald survey finds editors split on Lord Sackville dismissal with 68 percent approving and 32 percent disapproving.
London reports the Sackville-West affair is closed by the government though no return date for Lord Sackville is set. A new ambassador to Washington may be delayed with Lord Dufferin discussed. The St James Gazette urges contempt for Secretary Bayard’s remarks, while opposing drastic military action. Public sentiment in both nations is notably upset.
New York authorities completed a police canvass of registered voters and obtained 750 warrants for arrest of those illegally registered. Police inspectors and precinct captains met in Superintendent Murray's room to be ready to arrest any person named on a warrant before election day to prevent them from voting.
A broken tap on a puddling furnace at Lug's rolling mill in Pirrspure caused molten metal to pour into water. Puddler George Smith was instantly killed, helper Joseph Klein fatally scalded, and his son and John Zetwold seriously burned.
A disastrous fire in Bowling Green Ohio destroyed the hotel two printing offices and twenty other buildings this morning. Natural gas escaping from pipes fueled the flames. No lives were known to be lost. The cause remains unknown and losses are expected to be very large.
In Grand View on October 28 candidates mingle with locals as campaigning and social visits unfold. Republicans hold many current offices with chances for re election while a mixed “people’s” ticket votes against Dakota statehood. Barn building, flax yields, and travel for families mark broader town activity.
A correspondent in Frankton Indiana reports heated political passions in Clinton County. Republicans expect Harrison to win Indiana, with ranges from 15 000 to 20 000 votes, while Democrats predict Cleveland receiving 10 000 to 12 000 and admit possible defeat. The piece notes Frankfort’s growth, local paper and business life, a county split, and a voter surge among young people. A Republican window incident involving a Fisk man and a Harrison picture is recounted. The writer plans to vote upon return.
Reports list political appointments at multiple school houses and an opera house. Names include Judge Crow Everitt Smith H J Wiard and A E Hitchcock with venues Shay Daniels Rome Ethan and Mt Vernon in early November 1888.
The opposition met at the courthouse to nominate a commissioner candidate for the first district. J. H. Greene chaired, J. K. Smith was secretary, with ten delegates present. On W. N. Perry’s motion by proxy from R. D. Welch, G. W. Hunter was nominated by acclamation and the convention adjourned.
Probate Court of Davison County announces a hearing on Jennie Estey’s petition for letters of administration for Victor E Estey who died October 11 1888 intestate. The hearing is set for November 10 1888 at 10 a m in Mitchell. Notice to be published in the county-capita newspaper for three consecutive weeks.
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