12 Nov 1886
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1886
Page
1
The report covers multiple races, with Voorhees re-elected as Washington territory delegate and Gifford's strong showing in Dakota. It notes Republican gains in Indiana and Montana, possible Dakota changes, and local tax delinquency concerns. The piece also critiques press influence on Miltimore’s defeat and references figures like Pierce and Cochrane.
Multiple U S cities report tremors on November 5 with shocks lasting from 12 to 40 seconds. No major damage except a school incident in South Carolina and widespread perceptible vibrations noted in Savannah Macon Richmond and Columbia among others. reports mention a strong quake near Sumpter Greenwood and a fatal panic in a colored school.
A Republican visitor found H. E. Gates cheerful after defeat as Brule county shows Day and Lawler leading. Kimball Chamberlain tensions resurfaced in vote counts. Sheriff race tight with E. P. Ochsner leading by about twelve. Capt. Burchard may contest. Overall, voters saw the worst mixed political fight the county has ever known.
The White Lake Dispatch office was sold to J E Ryan who will merge it with the Democrat operation. Hooper & Co. moved the Times outfit into Hooper Bros.' building, signaling a smooth path for business. The mill is idle and timing of restart is uncertain. Father Wilhelm went to Plankinton for the Catholic fair. County commissioner J L Heintz said Aurora county vote count did not change the result. Attorney T J Jones grows his large family while maintaining a legal chrome in his office. Citizens doubt new railroad north south would help and worry county offices feel unfairly distributed.
Reports show McCumber reelected as a talkative lawmaker and various county majorities for Gifford, Kingsbury, and Day across North Dakota. Several local figures Washabaugh Wells Gifford and McKenzie contend in races while editors and editors’ papers note election chatter and party representation.
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