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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1900
Page
5
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The article notes William Jennings Bryan's defeat in the presidential race, citing intense campaigning, fears of imperialism, and political dynamics including Boss Croker’s influence and Senator Pettigrew's fall. It reflects on party doubts, public sentiment for steady prosperity, and the electoral outcome.
The state department replies to the Anglo German note on China upholds territorial integrity and open trade on coast and river ports. It avoids comment on Britain and Germany’s proposed understanding to protect their interests, while noting controversy and Russia concerns. The piece also critiques Whitcher and Doyle over press savviness and mentions Boss Croker and Tammany Hall.
In Lake county Wentworth launches a newspaper amid growing prosperity and bids, while national politics hint at four more years of McKinley. Seattle assay data confirm Alaska gold yields near 20 million dollars yearly, split across Nome Atlin Klondike areas—mostly entering the United States despite border lines. Also a satirical ad for Rocky Mountain Tea promotes sweetness and 35 cent cures.
Sioux Falls notes rapid growth in state industry with official and Minneapolis Chamber estimates. Key figures show crops and livestock driving agricultural and mineral output totaling about 106.5 million dollars for the year. Colonel King cites 117 million in another estimate, while the article remains cautious on exact manufacturing value due to unavailable data.
The November term of the circuit court for the county begins next Tuesday with a lively docket including several criminal cases and notable civil actions such as R. H. McBride versus a group of Mitchell citizens over the destruction of his printing office four years ago. To ensure a workable jury pool the regular panel of 36 is expanded to 50. the drawn jurors include Beckwith Spangler Heysett Wells Grady McEwen Osborn Betts Helgeson Rathbun Butler Mabbott Shaw Miller Craig Kilboro Schlund Swenson Gibson Meilenz Ford Grace Olson Chancellor Jackson Cowhick Carlson Halfhill Whyte Loughhead McCullom Greene Rier Nolt Watkins Baughman Davis Bobb McEwen Hitchcock Althen Berry Schmitz Dondelinger Cole Cook Dayles Duchars Krexs Parker.
A telegraph from Sioux Falls projects McKinley winning the state by about 18 000 votes with the congressional ticket near three figures, and Herried leading Lien for governor by at least 15 000. The legislature is seen as heavily Republican, with a projected majority of about 100 seats, though complete returns were not yet in.
Davison county board of commissioners will meet in special session on Tuesday November 13 1900 to canvass the county election returns and consider other business. Dated November 8 1900 H B Anderson County Auditor.
A light crowd attended Thursday afternoon races slowed by cold air. Lola Mix and Charley Fewell led a fine pace with Mix winning two half mile heats in 1:05 1-5 and 1:06 3-5 by narrow margins. Minnah Dell beat Chestnut after three heats, Chestnut 1:12 first heat then Minnah Dell 1:11 3-5 and 1:13. General Otis and Nichols staged two exhibition heats, best half time 1:08.
Henry Koch of Mitchell Davison County South Dakota seeks discharge from all debts after adjudication on July 20. The court orders a December 3 hearing in Sioux Falls with notice to creditors via Mitchell Capital publication and mailings by the clerk.
Public notices announce intent to issue tax deeds on two parcels in Davison County. Austin W. Sisco and Cornelius Whealon are advised the redemption period ends sixty days after service, with O. E. Garmong as purchaser successor and holder of the tax sale certificates.
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