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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1894
Page
8
Gazette defends figures in a political exchange over appropriation years and sugar tariffs. It notes the 1891 appropriation excess over the second year and contrasts Populist critiques with McKinley era duty details. The piece cites Gov Sheldon, Sen Kyle, and tax and bounty themes in a partisan context.
The Gazette argues voters were swayed by party “arguments” in 1892, notably Populists who fused with Democrats to gain a national administration and a hostile state regime. It warns that Populists assumed they could fix hard times, but Colorado and Kansas shows such moves harmed credit and stability.
A dated opinion argues that state government kept finances sound while blaming Populists for hard times. It belittles calls for more money as ineffective for drought-affected workers and cites business opposition to Populist policies. A separate brief reports a southbound train injuring a child near Tripp.
A 1894 letter from A E Hitchcock of Mitchell addresses the 1873 act and modern claims of a secret conspiracy to force a gold standard. It recounts legislation from 1868 to 1874 on coinage, notes the shift to gold as standard, and mentions later public attention after the resumption act. It also covers a jail incident in South Dakota and provides wool market quotations from the American Wool and Cotton Reporter.
Ex Public Examiner T F Blanchard analyzes Hon J A Ward’s remarks on the 1891 and 1893 legislatures, accusing Ward of misleading figures to defend the Demo Pop line. Blanchard argues the 1891 appropriation bill was a house and senate joint work, not a Republican-only measure, and cites tax and revenue details to challenge Ward’s critique of the Republican administration. Mitchell S D November 2 1894.
Information from Woosusocket reports that C L Schuyler, a Republican candidate for register of deeds, died Friday last. The loss of a representative citizen is deeply regretted.
A large gathering from Ransom Post and Corps gathered at the Perry residence on West Second Street to honor W N Perry. Rev E H Teall delivered a funeral address focusing on the soldier life, with a few hymns. Remains were placed in a hearse for transport to Woonsocket where burial occurred this forenoon with six G A R pallbearers.
Rev N S Bradley preached to two large congregations with a morning sermon on Christian Giving urging tithe practice and heart dedication to God. Evening services featured revived interest in a citywide revival and a pleasant musical program with a quartet and horns accompanying hymns. A 6 pm wedding at 102 South Edmonds Street united Mr C J Rook and Miss Edna M Lethne with Rev Bradley officiating before the couple departs for Ridgeway and Rochester New York for work and visits.
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