Election echoes mix state and national commentary
Phrased as a roundup of editorials from multiple papers, it notes reactions to constitutional amendments and party politics in South Dakota and neighboring states. It highlights comments on Palmer, Knowles, dispensary policy, and populist tactics, with mixed editorial tones and concerns over ballot size and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seonnd Journal
South Dakota
Kansas
Palmer
Ieditorial
Isxandria Journal
Freeman Knowles
West Point
Ioux Falls Journal
Watertown
War taxes to stay as Pettigraw retires and Bryan’s silver hope
Washington reports continuation of the war revenue tax for at least a year as expenditures outpace revenue by millions. Senator Pettigraw is set to retire to private life. Col. Bryan argues the silver cause remains despite the election, claiming the gold standard is not accepted and the Chicago platform not repudiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dingley
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Chicago
Reading deal boosts farm circle with multiple papers
Farmers urged to subscribe to a bundled offer including The Iowa Homestead and five publications plus The Capital for 1.45, a discount of 2.35 from separate prices. Humane Alliance edition promotes humane education for youth on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Homestead
Farmers’ Institute
Poultry Farmer
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Journal
Humane Alliance
West
Detective Association eyes Mitchell move for HQ
G B Wall, general solicitor for the South Dakota Detective Association, toured Chamberlain and weighed Mitchell as a headquarters. He notes the association’s aim to protect homes and property from thieves and burglars and reports strong local business support. Wall believes Mitchell’s location and rail access suit the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Wall
South Dakota Detective Association
Bridewater
Chamberlain
Wall
Mitchell
Cases Dismissed Prosecution Ended for Ex Officials
Gov Lee will not prosecute former Republican officials as civil suits over fees collected by ex-Auditor Hipple Auditor Mayhew and Insurance Clerk Anderson are dismissed. Criminal cases will follow suit and the matter is closed. The Commercial Mutual Fire Association meets December 6 1898 at 2 pm in Mitchell South Dakota offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Pierre
Minneapolis Tribune
Gov. Lee
State Auditor’s Office
Hipple
Mayhew
Anderson
The
Commercial Mutual Fire Association
Mitchell
S. D
W. J. Healey
Anti-Saloon League of South Dakota meeting coverage
The Anti-Saloon League held its first South Dakota session at the Congregational church with few delegates. Officers elected include President Jno L. Pyle and Secretary C. E. Hager, while finances show receipts of 4283.16 and expenses of 4313.62 for Dec 1897 to Nov 1898, pending superintendent salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Saloon League of
South Dakota
Congregational Church
A. E. Carhart
C. E. Hager
W. W. Havens
Mitchell
I. R. Prior
Redfield
A. C. Macauley
Bridgewater
T. C. MacDuffee
H. P Carson
Scotland
W. H. Thrall
Huron
Geo. R. White
Artesian
H. K. Warren
Yankton College
Lindsay
Aberdeen
Spears
Wessington Springs
John H. Pyle
League
A. C. McCauley
G. A. Uline
Dell Rapide
Anna R. Simmons
H. P. Carson
S. A. Ramsey
Woonsocket
O. S. Sneve
Brookings
Hager
Jon
Mrs. Lake
H. H. Russell
Miss Lindsey
P. M. German
Football clash crowns South Dakota title at Mitchell
Thanksgiving game at University Athletic Park pits Mitchell against a South Dakota championship field. Five teams compete including Brookings, Sioux Falls, Yankton, Vermillion. Yankton and Vermillion each hold one win against the other, creating a split standing as Sioux Falls leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
Brookings
Mitchell Boys
Sioux Falls Logicians
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
University Athletic Park
South Dakota
Vermillion
Local Notes Highlight Mitchell People and Events
Mitchell report lists residents visiting and traveling to Sioux City Deadwood and Chicago. Attendees include A. C. Rice Jos Harker E. H. Wright C. V. Priest and Bert Perry with notes on illness, travel, and land deals. Concerts school events and Eastern Star district meeting are also mentioned along with a pastor’s move and a wedding of John Q. Anderson.
Bridegroom Rancher Wins Wife after Chicago Trip
A large cattle rancher on a reservation west of Chamberlain marries after a Chicago visit and plans to winter at the reservation before returning to Chamberlain in spring. Wheat and corn prices are listed for Mitchell, and Rev I A Shanton returns to Grayville Ill. John Havlatko, jailed in 1897, is pardoned and goes home. An election error is corrected regarding Jos Leyinger’s county commissioner majority. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup is praised as a long trusted teething remedy sold worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Q. Anderson
Clara Wilrodt
John Comin
Chamberlain
Wilrodt
Mrs. Anderson
Mitchell
Chicago
John
Mr. Anderson
Jos. Leyinger
Mia Winslow
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Parker New Era
Parker
Reublican
Reublicans
Kinall Graphic
Democrat
Graphic
Johnson
the Gazette
Davison
Brer
Johnston
Fihe Reault
Scott
Bowne
Ulurton Lumber
Senator Pettigraw
A Detective Association
Bridgewater Enterprise
Anti-Saloon League
S. A. Rameey
Yankton and
A. C. Rice
Jos. Harker
Sioux City
Jother Points
Iowa
R. P. Edson
Sanborn
J. A. Fosdick
J. W. Lindsay
John T. Mathews
Armour
E. H. Wright
Land Office
C. V. Priest
A. C. Cathout
Alexandria
Minneapolis
H. Null
Null
State Railroad Commissioners
Bert Perry
Omaha
Sioux
Bert
Abe Cummings
Union Township
Arthur Taylor
Mr. Cummings
Champlin
Mgr. Lawler
Father Hogan
Father Tracey
Alderman Burnside
Mitchell and
Alexander Bull
Ole Bull
Emma Harker
Deadwood
Miss Harker
Black Hills
Hills
Eastern Star Chapter
Mitchell District
Masonic Hall
Springfield
Fulton
Plankinton
Jennie EK. Bradley
B. W. Burleigh
I. A. Shanton
Grayville, Ill
John Havlatko
Enceis
Karl
S. C. Wells & CO
Leroy
N.Y
S. H. Scallin
Scallin
Arabia
Queen
C. Burnside
Supolio
Mitchell National Bank
U. S
W.G. Davison
N. L. Davison Cashier
E. J. Quigley
WM M. Smith
A. H. Pearson, Mitchell, S. D
Mitchell So.dak
W. Graham
Dak
Nebraska
Beas Ikea
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