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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1888
Page
6
An ad listing subscription options and rates for The Mitchell Capital includes annual, semiannual, and monthly terms, with rates for business cards and notices. The latter section shifts to a Dakota political recap, praising Republican gains across several counties and noting shifts in party strength and local option outcomes.
The Cleveland Ohio district selects a Republican congressman for the first time in six years signaling a political shift. The western reserve appears solid in this competitive regional election outcome.
Indications point to Republican gains in Congress with potential impact on policy. Dakota is portrayed as needing such gains for her business.
The straight ticket passed in Yankton county where Church aimed to set up a branch of his political structure. Democrats held firm as one wing of the asylum fell, but now face the sense that the entire edifice has collapsed on them.
A Republican shift in Dakota politics is noted with Grover's one term stance praised by voters. Major gains in Oneida county and several legislative districts are reported, while figures in Fargo and Grand Forks show defeats for Republican council nominees. Governor Church credited for campaign management.
The Sioux City Journal notes Dakota may elect Geo A Mathews as the next delegate in congress. If correct, Mathews would likely become Dakota’s first congressional delegate.
The Watertown Public Opinion argues that admitting two Dakotas to statehood benefits residents by strengthening credit, lowering interest, boosting immigration, increasing farm land demand, and raising land values. It urges voting for Harrison and Morton to gain self government and national party support, contrasting Cleveland and Hurman.
Pioneer Press reflects on the national election as a colossal exercise in democracy with twelve million voters. It notes both deficiencies and the essential principle of equal voice, praising orderly conduct and the peaceful transfer of power without public disturbance.
A victorious note proclaims a triumph for self government and a brighter bow of promise to the human race, signaling renewed faith in democratic progress and collective governance.
James H. Hill of Manitoba Railway pressed President Cleveland in Washington claiming Dakota natives faced injustice from the land office. Hill offered $25,000 to the campaign fund and assured action within three days, leading to the ruling's rescission. Other attendees included M. H. Day, chairman of the territorial Democratic committee.
Republican ticket leads Brown county with local option defeated by 400 to 600. Soderberg dominates Sioux Falls district over Goddard. Mathews gains on Gifford. McCook county backs Mathews. Crose appears defeated in Pierre district. Lowry Price and Roger set to join the legislature from Huron. Brule county poker results claim majorities up to 10. Local option also defeated in early returns.
Brookings Press mourns the loss of subscriber Dr E E Hills of Watertown who read the paper four years but never paid his eight dollar bill. The unpaid balance remains, and the draft was dishonored as he is no longer reachable.
Jamestown reports the Democratic Capitol will print as a Republican paper after discontinuing the daily edition. The editor cites long hostile relations with the local Democrats and support for the territorial administration as reasons for abandoning thirty years of Democratic allegiance.
Woonsocket South Dakota November 2. Editor L E Shaffer of a small Alpena paper threatens to publish a damaging article about Col M M Price republican nominee for the legislature unless Price answers questions satisfactorily. Shaffer says failure will trigger 1000 copies sent to Price’s friends. Price has the threatening letter and awaits developments.
Caiiaco reports Harrison leads New York by about 11,000 and Indiana near 4,000 while Democrats concede defeat. Republicans likely hold a slight House majority with Illinois at 14,000 for Visser. California remains undecided.
New York reports Chairman Brice of the Democratic National Committee alone at headquarters this morning conceded that Republicans are the likely winners. He issued the authoritative statement as chair.
Cascado November 8 The report shows estimated Republican majorities in several states with possible revisions. West Virginia and Connecticut outcomes remain in doubt and Democrats float weak claims in California.
In Cragin near Circao a freight train struck the rear of a local passenger train in heavy fog. Two rear coaches and the freight engine were badly smashed with one probable fatality among passengers. others shaken but uninjured. Freight crew escaped by jumping. Separately an excursion train to the Macon fair on the Americus Preston and Lumpkin railroad had four killed and four injured when two passenger coaches left the track and rolled over.
New York November 8 Secretary Indicott at the Fifth Avenue hotel acknowledged that the report of Mr Joseph Chamberlain marrying his daughter is true. He states the wedding occurs about the middle of this month. The couple will travel to the West and as far as California then remain in the United States until Christmas before returning to England.
Secretary Nicholson of the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee fielded visitors all day seeking election results. At 2 o'clock he voiced confidence in Harrison's win and a roughly twelve seat GOP majority in the next House of Representatives.
A morning fire at Jacobs Williams and Co. wholesale grocers 256 Broadway caused about 60000 in stock loss with 5000 damage to the building, all fully insured.
Mr Gladstone, replying to an address from Birmingham nationalists, said the Irish question was no longer tied to one party. He asserted the liberal party would carry the full issue when it supported a great cause.
Reports from New York at 3 p.m. on November 7 describe Republicans marching through the city with brooms and flags to celebrate Harrison's apparent election victory.
In New York on election day November 7 the World newspaper’s 11 a.m. extra proclaims Illinois shifting toward Cleveland then more returns favoring Harrison. The caption declares it may as well call it President Harrison as late results come in.
The Evening Telegram reports Harrison's plurality at 10,000, Nil 17,000 and Iowa Republicans hold a 30,000 majority winning every congressman except in the Second district.
Granata reports that two thirds of the state give Cleveland a 25000 vote majority on November 7.
The world commentary questions West Virginia's status as doubtful, suggesting ongoing uncertainty about the team's prospects or involvement in the event. No clear outcome or official decision is stated.
Indianapolis reports results from 640 precincts with Benjamin Harrison at 99,250 votes and Grover Cleveland at 90,368. The Republican Party records an overall gain of 4,443 votes.
Bavelia North Carolina November 7 Republicans appear to have won the congress seat in the fifth district as results tighten and a Republican victory seems likely.
Complete Chicago totals show Cleveland leading with 62 168, Palmer 64 123, Hawtromp 58 661. Connecticut reports Cleveland plurality of about 350 with two towns left. The Dispatch notes Republican wins for governor and four congressmen in the state and districts two through five.
Private dispatches from Col. Ino C. New arriving in Washington claim Indiana supports Harrison. In Minnesota the Republican state committee asserts Harrison leads and expects the Republican candidate to win the governorship and the state ticket with five Republican congressmen elected.
Indiana ab0 precincts report Harrison with 46 517 votes and Cleveland with 77 296. In 1884 Blaine carried 79 754 to Cleveland 74 007. Republican gains total 3 708.
Indiana results show Republican Huston claiming a 4000 to 5000 lead while Governor Gray reports Democrat victory by 6000. Journal urges swift action to safeguard Marion county ballot boxes as John B. Sullivan, county clerk, faces Cay conspiracy indictment.
A Post dispatch from Indianapolis at noon reports Indiana leaning Democratic with late returns narrowing Republican gains from 1130 to 1120. Democrats appear to win Marion County and possibly the state ticket by about 500 votes.
Rico Mono Virginia notes two thirds of the state heard of heavy democratic losses but the state central committee at democratic headquarters considered Cleveland safe by about four thousand.
In Harrisburg, Rollins, a Republican congressman, is elected in Virginia on November 7.
In Wheeling West Virginia four precincts in the city and Ohio county report Democratic gains of 66 and Republican gains of 188 compared with 1884. Republicans claim Atkinson won Congress in the first district.
San Francisco reports November 7 election results with the interior carried by Republicans. Harrison leads by about 1,000 outside the city, while Congressional districts outside the city show a Republican majority. The Examiner notes Cleveland hopes for improved state indications, potentially about a 7,200 Cleveland majority if early returns hold.
Washington reports Col Lamont and Assistant Secretary Maynard expressing disappointment over early returns from New York. Both officials said they had heard nothing beyond published accounts and hoped later results would improve the outlook.
The election passed quietly. Mathews leads treasurer and Soderberg wins council by solid margins. Keith and Wilson top the house and sheriff races, with Baynes declining candidacy. Foster unopposed for register, local option favored by 295, Matt. Krier elected commissioner first district by 66.
Reported returns show Republicans winning in Connecticut Harrison support and Oregon with Harrison leading Blaine by 2000. Montana delegates favored by 2000, Dakota councilmen solidly Republican, Mathews elected as delegate, Chicago Tribune anticipates 175 Republicans to 150 Democrats in the next House. Minnesota backs the Republican ticket and three congressmen, Ways and Means panel members reelected.
A nitro glycerine factory and warehouse near Shamaker on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad exploded early today. The blast was so powerful its shock was felt in Pittsburg, about fifteen miles away.
In New York City Judge Lawrence in the supreme court chambers heard Tammany Hall counsel argue for a mandamus to compel inspectors to receive a ballot from any woman who wishes to vote. The court postponed ruling, citing the constitutional questions as too large for the day and denied the application without prejudice to the woman’s right and without an opinion.
The brig Richard T. Green under Captain Patrick arrived from St Mare Haiti after Haitian warship crews boarded three times, seized the ship's register and papers, and threatened to seize it as a prize. After delays the papers were returned and the voyage resumed.
The Rawson controversy ended Saturday afternoon with Judge Jamieson presiding. Mrs. Rawson receives 840 000 in settlement and a divorce on desertion grounds. Mr. Rawson retracts his charges and withdraws his bill. All litigation including the criminal case against Mrs. Rawson for shooting Lawyer Whiting is withdrawn.
Fireman Frank Scribner plunged four stories through a skylight during a Franklin Street blaze this morning and sustained injuries deemed fatal. His death toll remains tied to the early fire response efforts and the department's safety measures are under review.
Judge Tulley charged the jury at Bowman court. At ten oclock the jury returned a verdict in favor of Mrs Bowman recognizing the validity of a common law marriage and granting her a divorce. The verdict, as rendered, was generally expected.
A Huntington and Broad Top railroad hand car derailed on the Sandy River Branch near Hopewell yesterday. Fourteen railroad employees were aboard the car. a broken wheel caused the car to crash, sending riders up to forty or fifty feet. Three men died instantly and others were injured.
Complete returns from Illinois show the Republican ticket victorious. Niedringhaus defeats O'Neil by 1,829 in the Eighth District while Frank defeats Castleman by 2,346 in the Ninth District, giving Republicans a net gain of two congressional seats.
Philadelphia reports Harrison's apparent plurality at 60,000. Republicans expected to win 22 of 28 congress seats. Both state legislative chambers are strongly Republican as Samuel J. Randall is re elected with little opposition.
ST. PAUL Minn Nov 7 340 Indiana precincts reported at noon show a net republican gain of 1938. Thirty four of 43 Colorado counties give Harrison 1200 majority and the republican state ticket wins by 8000. The Missouri congressional delegation will stand about eleven democrats to three republicans republican gain of one. Republicans gain one congressman in Michigan perhaps two. The republican state ticket is elected but Luce republican for Governor ran 5000 behind. Town republicans feel sure of secur-
Paul Anderson, a government mail agent on the Chicago Burlington line, leapt from a incoming train at Twelfth street and landed in front of an outgoing locomotive. He was instantly killed.
Plainfield New Jersey November 2 A passenger train on the Lehigh Valley railroad collided with the west bound coal train at South Plainfield last evening. Superintendent Donnelly was on the engine and suffered a fractured skull and is in critical condition. The engineer and fireman escaped by leaping clear.
A boiler explosion at the Jones Shard farm near State hall in Reading county killed five people instantly and left three others fatally injured. A youth named Mechman was blown through a barn weather boarding and crushed. The blast was heard for miles. cause is unknown.
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