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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1900
Page
5
The notice lists advertisement rates for subscribers changing addresses, business cards, local ads, and legal notices. It notes free marriage and death notices, five cent obituaries, and five cent resolutions and wedding presents. It also cites a 1900 dinner event and quotes Bryan about imperialism, plus Pettigrew’s senate defeat claim and fusionist criticisms of Mark Hanna’s influence.
One of the greatest blows to fusionists, Nebraska cast its vote for President McKinley with a large plurality. The state’s support undercuts Bryan’s hoped for upsets and signals a decisive political shift in the Midwest.
The Ohio candidate Lenty delivered a fusionist speech praised as equal to Pettigrew's denunciations of the current administration. Vowing reelection, his district voters rejected him in a sharp rebuke. Lentz and Pettigrew will not return to the senate or house this year. The men boasted of being offensive to the administration.
Senator Pettigrew is quoted predicting a new party formed from outrage against republicanism as taught by Mark Hanna. He would lead the movement for his future aims, though recent state elections have dimmed his prominence and advised him to retire. The public will locate him when desired.
A local populist confides to a trusted friend that he wronged his interests by voting for Bryan four years earlier to aid laborers with higher money supply. He did so again this year but observed the large McKinley mandate and now believes his voters acted against labor interests. He says he may not vote again, not even for county offices.
South Dakota ends fusion with Democrats as Populists face marginal odds this year. Democratic Chairman Pusey declares fusion finished and the Democrats rise behind Republicans. Many Populists regret prior coalitions and anticipate shifting to social democracy or rejoining the GOP for stable governance.
Prominent Democrats including William Vilas John G Carlisle C Catehi Horace Boies E W Carmack and others weigh the future of democracy after Bryanism Each urges reform clear on restoration of constitutional principles expansion of federal powers and restraint from imperialism and monopolies in a cross section of opinions from Wisconsin New York Mississippi Iowa and Tennessee.
South Dakota achieved the largest Republican gains of any state relative to its size in the election. The victory was remarkable and positions the state for renewed respect and stature.
The Sioux Pulls Press notes Mr Pettigrew chose private life over retaining his U S Senate seat, stating his decision stemmed from staying true to himself. It recalls the Huron convention when Pettigrew was selected as a delegate and implies a lack of principle at that time.
The article argues Pettigrew violated state instructions by attending the St Louis convention and backing a planned walkout by silver senators. It frames him as acting for the people who sent him, not for Frank Pettigrew, and criticizes Republicans and some Populists for their stance during the election period.
In the wake of a sweeping GOP victory the Democrats say they were unprepared for the election and demand another chance. They announce plans to rally behind President Moe Kinley and pursue a unanimous show of support in a potential retry.
Minnesota and Nebraska are congratulated on re electing Republican governors. The two states were expected to fall behind but Republican sentiment prevailed. Bryan faced a setback as his state backed the Republicans. Nebraska’s legislature is reportedly safely Republican and two Republican senators will be chosen in the next session.
The article notes Webster Davis left the platform rapidly to join the Democratic Party cause. It suggests his withdrawal followed an investigation into alleged Boer money payments for work in the United States. Democrats reportedly believed Davis was rewarded and moved to dismiss him.
The question of Bryan’s future is widely asked as reports say he is not ready to speak. He has declined newspaper offers and will not run for senate. He plans to rest in Lincoln and pursue literary work to stay in the public eye.
The senator plans a new party formed by forces who will not submit to the current election. He eyes a U.S. Senate seat opening in two years. Frank has led several parties with limited followings and fears former supporters will not join a new effort. The deposed senator faces a tough task to convince backers there is a real principle behind his venture.
Report notes incomplete returns from all parts of the state on the dispensary amendment and that it appears to have failed. It cites past voter misunderstanding and recent clarifications as factors, with many people not endorsing sale of alcohol via dispensary channels.
The dispensary idea faced strong state opposition as it would add a new burden to citizens. Debate centered on its profile and practicality, with voters wary of expanding government control in South Dakota.
The piece reports Democrats and Populists rallying behind Senator Pettigrew and bets on his re election failing as Pettigrew admits knowing of a defeat credited to Mark Hanna and the trusts. The Sioux Falls Press disputes the admission asserting Pettigrew’s campaign not aided by Hanna and notes state voters forced a retiring veteran from public life.
Advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the cure for catarrh and related symptoms. It claims the tonic purifies enriches and vitalizes blood to soothe mucous membranes and restore tissues, leading to complete and permanent recovery.
Advert says the pills end throbbing headaches by improving blood and health. Thousands report benefits for sick and nervous headaches. Only 25 cents. Money back not offered if not cured. Sold by S. H. Scallin, druggist.
A. E. Hitchcock, running on the fusion ticket for state attorney general, carried his home county by an estimated 15 to 20 vote majority while the fusion slate fared poorly in many counties. In Clay County Gov. Lee lost the congressional race and in Sioux Falls and Minnehaha County Senator Pettigrew was decisively defeated.
Editor H. N. Lester of Syracuse Kansas writes that two years of trying to cure eczema on his hands failed until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve healed eruptions and skin diseases. The salve is advertised at 25 cents by H. Boalplin.
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