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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1890
Page
5
The Mitchell Capital notes advertising options from The Mitchell Printing Co. One copy and club subscriptions with advance payment, address updates required. Advertising rates include business cards at five dollars per year and local ads at five cents per line. Legal notices at statute rates. Marriage and death notices are free.
On Friday November 21 1890 reports indicate the Illinois Central is now behind the Midland Pacific line and Mitchell must have the Midland Pacific in her business. Agent Roger at Pine Ridge agency is seen as in danger from a potential Indian outbreak as the situation grows more threatening.
The legislature now stands 83 Republicans 59 independents 26 Democrats. The upcoming Lake county special election takes on almost national importance as a key political event.
Post election chatter notes Seator Moody remains unseated with rivals described as good men. Local journals debate a possible move to shut down the state penitentiary and water shortages threaten Sioux Falls fire protection. Mitchell reports a second artesian well decline as insurance rates loom in December.
Sioux City Journal notes three Republican Taylors breaking into chaotic Ohio gerrymander to hold three districts in the next Congress. It adds two Republican Taylors in South Dakota aided by a Democratic Taylor to shape the state suit. Huron announces plans to contest the Pierre capital election over 12 000 alleged illegal votes. The piece questions state interest in partisan labeling amid the dispute.
The piece argues against premature celebration of Senator Ingalls's possible defeat, noting Kansas voters value his character and ability, just as Iowans re-elected Senator Allison. The tone stresses respect for established leadership and political trust.
The Woonsocket News complains no daily paper in the state has shown election returns before canvassing boards finish. The Sioux Falls Press has done satisfactory work but cannot publish ahead of official action and remain correct.
The governor issues the Thanksgiving proclamation for the 47th year following the president’s recommendation. He urges deeds of charity to the poor and sympathy for the afflicted to enrich communal enjoyment and foster Christian graces.
The Commercial Club held an enthusiastic meeting discussing vital matters and agreed to host the alliance Visitors arriving next week. The club will ensure accommodations, and a special meeting will be convened when the new rooms are finished to aim for the largest attendance. The membership committee continues its steady work.
A Huron correspondent argues Republicans were misled by alliances and Loucks politics. He notes editors sacrificed party principles for capital contest coverage, except Mayhew of the Letcher Blade who challenged alliance editors. He credits some papers for principled work and praises the Republican for independent press attention.
A study of immigration figures shows Davison county dairies a strong crop year with 270000 bushels of wheat at 11.5 per acre 670000 bushels of corn at 245 per acre 300000 bushels of oats 26 per acre 21000 rye 18.4 per acre 40000 barley 18.2 per acre 382000 flax 9.1 per acre and 32187 potatoes 60.6 per acre. Nearby Hanson Hutchinson and others show varied yields but Mitchell center region remains solidly in a sure crop zone.
Loucks discussed fusion with Pierre supporters and urged Independents to back Alonzo Wardal of Grant County or J. W. Harden for the Senate. He claimed Bartlett Tripp should not be elected, and warned Democrats must appeal to Independents who would resist any Democrat tie. Independents would lose in fusion.
The New York Sun notes the uprising was not entirely spontaneous with about 70 percent of Democrats voting and about 50 percent of Republicans abstaining.
The article notes Grover Cleveland avoided active campaigning in the just-concluded race and now faces pressure from Hill supporters to claim credit for Democratic success, signaling a split within party ranks over leadership and recognition.
If President Harrison does not seek renomination in 1892 and Blaine stays out, observers should watch Allison in Iowa as a potential political player.
The article argues Republicans won every county office in Douglas County except attorney and judge and urges western states to unite behind their strongest senatorial candidates. It warns that a three cornered race can empower a minority and stresses western interests as paramount to guard against anti western legislation until 1892 returns Republicans to power in Congress and the White House.
Secretary Rittenhouse in Washington says the National Farmers Alliance may push for free coinage, tariff relief, Blaine reciprocity, and an increased currency through sub treasurer plans if Republicans cooperate. The Ruralist mocks Democrats while urging bipartisan restraint against treasury looting schemes amid the post election tension.
Mr Lapham of Flandreau toured the city to gather mortgage statistics for the government census bureau.
Brown county faces controversy over irregular election returns. Lake county eyes a new legislative election after a tie. In Mandan North Dakota a precinct is discarded due to improperly sworn and certified returns. The overall non voting situation weighs heavily.
The piece notes Mitchell receives strong press attention and is regarded as the state’s most promising town, highlighting its favorable treatment and prospects.
Pierre Daily Capital reports Mitchell merchants organize a commercial club with sixty members urging every city in the state to establish similar institutions for economic cooperation and growth.
The commercial club in Mitchell announces a program aimed at improving Pierre’s welfare. The group promises to act in the right line and to exert its influence to benefit the city.
Dell Rapids area sees a prospective cement plant with 1 200 acres bought by Milwaukee capitalist L J Vettit. A large facility with sizable capital will be built next year to produce cement using rich local deposits rivaling Yankton quality.
H C Preston of Mitchell grows a large sugar beet test crop. A Washington department chemist reports 15.01 percent cane sugar in the beets, suggesting profitable beet cultivation around Mitchell. Huron Independent notes Mitchell plans a growing city with a reorganization of its board of trade. Twelve hundred acres of cement land have sold to Yankton cement works, signaling new cement factories in spring.
The RE PUBLICAN notes Mitchell outshines all cities in the state except Sioux Falls. A new enterprising commercial club forms, 1,200 acres of cement land are bought by Yankton cement plant owners, with a cement plant likely to open in spring as Sioux Falls congratulates Mitchell and plans to aid state progress.
Hon A M Bowdle of this city will examine irrigation methods and results in the west in collaboration with the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Company. Findings will be published during winter and in pamphlet form for prospective experimenters. Mitchell is proposed as an ideal site for an experimental farm to test practical irrigation, aiming to boost yields during dry seasons via artificial aid and the local artesian basin.
Notice of contest served on state senator elect H C Preston by John M Pease alleging illegal and purchased votes in Mitchell wards and Mt Vernon Brendon Beulah and Prosper townships on November 4. Similar notice served on representative elect Rsymond by John N Brokaw.
Northwestern Agriculturist announces free transportation by the Northwestern and Milwaukee Tail Roads for all machinery and tubing needed to sink artesian wells in South Dakota. Shipping is provided when consigned to the farmer intending to sink the well.
Northwestern financiers and western lawmakers clash over a seven tenth cent duty on binding twine. Proponents argue the small tax protects American industry. critics warn it raises costs for farmers. The article estimates grain costs under tariff and questions overall impact on agriculture.
The Rapid City Journal reports Illinois Central has completed and ratified a deal to acquire the Midland Pacific railroad. Construction is expected to begin next year, with a transcontinental line planned within two years along a route from Pierre westward, near Butte County, then toward the Pacific coast.
The Swedish Ladies National Concert company drew a large audience for its second city appearance. A rich varied program delighted listeners and each number was warmly encored. Melvin K. Day’s humorous delineations provoked hearty laughter. The YMCA brought the troupe and benefited its treasury.
The state alliance convenes in the city on Tuesday the 25th with 300 to 400 delegates expected. Leading figures have secured hotel quarters and the rink is booked for three days of sessions. Officers will be elected and policy set, promising lively meetings.
The South Dakota Poultry and Pet Stock Association announces its first annual show to be held in Mitchell in late January. A bench show will accompany it and a cud judge has been secured to judge poultry and pet stock of all kinds. Premiums will be generous and the premium list will be printed soon. Epwin A. Duane, Secretary, Mitchell South Dakota, November 24, 1890.
The Masons show elaborate preparations for the Thanksgiving banquet indicating they will observe the day in a refined manner.
In San Francisco a Chinese firm Long Yong and associates fled to China with $40,000 wages owed to 240 Chinese fishermen after Alaska returns. The incident sparked a riot in Chinatown as workers seized Tong Fung and other premises, police intervened, about 200 marched, and creditors claim total liabilities around $250,000.
The National Non Partisan Women’s Christian Temperance union opens its first convention in Allegheny City Pa at North Avenue M E church with about 10 delegates from 25 states. Mrs Ellen J Phinney presides and Miss Jennie Doty reads the report as discussions on credentials and officers begin.
At Cubcano the World’s Fair National Commission reviewed site entanglements and recommends the main fair be located in Jackson Park with the lake front to house the art gallery music hall and electrical display. Overflow to Midwapuaineans and Washington parks. The report was laid over till 10 a.m. and the commission adjourned. Huron South Dakota holds a mass meeting urging vigorous continuation of the capital contest and empowering the capital committee with power to hire attorneys and agents as needed.
Nov 21 Lawter Iowa reports a mysterious fatal cattle disease spreading among local herds. The illness appears contagious and veterinarians say they cannot halt its progress. The outbreak concerns nearby farmers seeking guidance as they watch cattle decline.
Lyman Bishop aged 80 a Boston and Maine station agent and telegraph operator at West Lynn Massachusetts disappeared October 6 leaving his wife and two children. He was found to be $2800 short and in a letter to railroad officials confessed to losing the company money in speculation and his present whereabouts unknown. Meanwhile bids opened in Washington for heating and plumbing at Winona Minnesota public building with W W Sykes Co of Minneapolis low for heating at 8462 and Thomas J Green of Winona lowest for plumbing.
A large vessel is ashore and a complete wreck twelve miles below the Atlantic Light. There are no signs of life on board. Steamers of the Atlantic and Gulf Wrecking Company have assisted the vessel.
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