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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1893
Page
7
The notice lists advertising rates for business cards up to six lines at $500 per year and extra lines at $1.00. Local ads cost five cents per line, legal notices at statute rates, cards of thanks ten cents per line, and marriage or death notices, obituaries, resolutions of respect, and wedding presents five cents per line. FRIDAY NOVEMBER 10 18$
Governor Charles H. Sheldon proclaims Thursday November 30 1515 as Thanksgiving and prayer across South Dakota. He urges worship, charity to the poor, and gratitude for health and peace, noting some harvest variance but overall plenty and hopeful state spirit. Signed November 7 1893 with state seal.
A compact survey of 19th century political sentiment notes Republican hopes fading after fusion and strong mood for protection and honest money in 1886. Iowa figures Horace Boies face opposition as prohibition settles GOP dominance. South Dakota Populists trend third. Kellam’s dirty fight cited as expected. Multiple states referenced with party dynamics and fiscal issues shaping outcomes.
Judge Andrews loses in Watertown district. In New York City Tammany wins by the usual majority as free silver campaign heats up in the state. Judge Conklin speaks at Lake Preston to a packed Bi metallic club meeting with Republicans Democrats women and Populists in attendance and hearty applause for free coinage. The piece notes an early Republican shift toward the free coinage camp and plans to educate voters.
A Massachusetts man circulates postal cards critiquing Senate representation. The figures claim 11 million people have 4 senators from New York and Pennsylvania, 7 million have 4 senators from half the states, and 50 million have 4 senators from 22 states. The note asks readers what action to take.
Auditor Hipple announces the 1893 state assessment equalized at 136,032,840 up from 127,877,990.53 last year an increase of 8,654,549.47. The levy by the Jevy includes two mills for general fund two for deficiency four tenths for bond interest and sinking fund one tenth for special sinking fund. A thirty two mill levy applies to all property paying tax directly to the state treasury including telegraph and telephone companies palace car and express companies.
The Madison Leader asserts Pettigrew Pickler and Lucas voiced state will against repealing the Sherman law purchasing clause, while Sioux Falls Press questions this. It notes many silver factions in the senate secretly favored repeal for potential free coinage concessions and highlights Senator Allen of Nebraska as rising in the cause, eclipsing Kyle and Petter in perceived brains and energy.
A Massachusetts girl wore boys' clothes for a Hallowe'en outing and was spanked by a farmer who mistook her for a trespasser. She had him arrested for assault, arguing her father should have disciplined her before she left home.
A Wisconsin youth dies and a Minneapolis boy is left permanently crippled after football injuries while the nation still cheers the game and condemns prize fighting. The piece urges reflection on sports safety and public attitudes toward violence in athletic contests.
Governor Sheldon announces the appointment of N. W. Eggleston of Chamberlain to succeed the late Joe Freudenfeldt on the state board of regents. The move fills a vacancy and aligns with the governor's selections for the panel.
Chicago observers condemn a heated dispute over the mayor’s death related matters as murmurs arise of a conservative revision of the McKinley tariff law.
About seventeen men in town Wednesday marched with the ballot boxes seeking someone to take charge so they could go home. The law requires the county commissioners chairman to receive the boxes, but Chairman Davis did not show up today, leaving the boxes still without a resting place.
Special to The Republican Sioux City Ia Nov. The elec tion in Iowa yesterday resulted in a sweeping victory for the Republican ticket. Jackson for governor will have not less than 30 000 more than Boies with Populists about 25 000 and Prohibitionists 12 000. Republican gains were steady statewide, largest in cities where prohibition was pivotal. legislature will be Republican in both branches by a small majority.
Early returns show New York voting Republican by a sizable margin and Ohio delivering a large majority for the GOP governor candidate. Massachusetts also tilts Republican as eastern states report results amid widespread party gains.
Thursday’s election indicated voter indifference with declining totals from last year across Davison County precincts. In the fifth district commissioners race Lewis faced McCormick while in the first district Brooks ran against Collins. Collins and Lewis won narrow majorities. Judge Haney’s election is expected though the margin remains unsettled. Reports from seven other district counties were not yet received.
Regular monthly session sees a council vote to buy twelve lots for a new east side park at four hundred dollars, four years, six percent interest. Aldermen also approve rubber coats for the fire department and seek a Main street grade inspection. Auditing bills total eighty seven dollars and nineteen cents. A sidewalk is required in front of specific lots, and the city jail will be fixed to be inhabitable.
L. F. Ferris, from Sioux Falls, reviewed the court house steam heat system after a recent trial exposed pipe imperfections. The issues were corrected today and Ferris expects proper operation. The chimney could not vent the smoke volume, so it was enlarged and Capt. Perry will complete that work tomorrow.
Report from Des Moines notes Frank D. Jackson, Republican candidate for governor, carried Lown by roughly 30,000 with only a third of precincts heard. Party gains suggest Republican control of the legislature, with 17 of 24 Senate seats and about 65 of 100 House members.
Massachusetts voters swung decisively to Republicans in a statewide landslide. Governor Greenhalge appears secure with a plurality likely over 30,000, while the Republican ticket swept the state and both legislative chambers moved solidly Republican. Democrats concede defeat for governor. strong GOP gains drive party control. In New Jersey and New York, Republicans gain in state legislatures, boosting Senate majority to 11-10 and assembly to 37-23.
Revised returns from two thirds of Virginia show Democrats winning by at least 25 000 votes and carrying the state. O Ferrall trails the ticket by several thousand. Democrats to control at least 35 of 40 senate seats and 85 of 100 house seats. Prohibition ticket records its largest vote yet in the state.
On Wednesday crowds gathered on Main street for a coursing meet. Nominations included Nicholson's Flash versus Nichols Mullie Babe and Duke versus Delsar te with Duke and Hugo taking early wins. Derby stakes saw Lady and Grover, Budweiser and Victor, with Lady and Budweiser securing top spots as the day closed. CHAMPENY Bros. advertise trimmed stock and special prices with wide assortments of tricot flannels and broadhead pieces at reduced rates.
Special sale for cash on all dress goods from now until Monday the 15th. Our stock is too large and must be reduced. Bargains quoted briefly. visit to examine entire stock. First lot fifteen pieces suiting and Henrietta cloth at 2 1/2 per yard, worth 35 to 40 cents. Second lot twenty four pieces Scotch suitings Henrietta cloth and novelties at 26 per yard, worth 40 to 50 cents. Third lot forty four pieces all wool Hannels at 1 1/2 per yard, worth 60 cents to 75 cents. Fourth
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