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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1888
Page
1
The clipping surveys editorials and opinions from Fargo Argus and Argus Leader on Dakota admission, capital location, and political shifts after elections. It notes Democratic struggles, Western statehood momentum, and editorials urging rapid statehood for the Dakotas with comparisons to Arkansas and Georgia.
A discussion on how South Dakota should enter the union notes potential influence by Congress and names favored for governor if needed. Voters in the south back A. C. Mellette, while the north leans to ex Governor Pierce. The piece urges harmony and frank discussion to choose a prudent path.
The Sioux Falls constitution includes a prohibition clause banning manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquor with state enforcement penalties. It was voted on statewide in November 1885, 15 552 for and 15 218 against, a 364 vote majority in favor.
A Republican piece argues Congress may not act soon on Dakotas admission due to a Democratic House. It urges timely statehood steps, defends submitting a constitution, and criticizes the 1885 Sioux Falls constitution as crude while noting county representation and election issues.
Chas J Baker of Rochester New York district was reelected by an increased majority. Brothers Edwards Goddard and Winship, who each sought a council seat, may share their condolences.
Pioneer Press defends Judge Edgerton against slander tying him to Jeff Davis. It notes his Charleston convention vote for Douglas then Dickenson, cites his wartime service, and argues Dakota voters will reject corrupt attacks. It states Judge Wolgerton seeks no office.
Six Durham firms collapsed in a record business crash with assign ments totaling nearly 1 million dollars. Names include Bank of Durham president W T Blackwell and others. assets not yet disclosed and rumors of full payment. The Raleigh area and Rawlans city report business disruption and bank withdrawals linked to the Durham failures.
Berlin reports the Berlin Post notes France and Russia are expanding military strength, bringing Europe closer to war. The pace of increases outstrips peace powers' ability to respond, and the rise in Russia’s force is cited as unlikely to be purely defensive.
The czarowitch was warmly welcomed by the emperor and court officials in Berlin and was appointed honorary colonel of the Eighth Hussars. Dispatches note insurgent activity in Zanzibar and anti-German mood persists.
Brooklyn on November 16 reports a massive streetcar strike on East Williams burg and Flatbush lines. Strikers obstruct rails with wagons ash barrels and planks while police battle crowds. several arrests occur as cars run under heavy guard amid fears of further rioting.
In Lafayette Indiana on November 16 strikers uncoupled cars greased tracks and hindered trains. Three brakemen were arrested and engineers discharged for refusing to run trains without brakemen. A secret conference with officials planned a settlement. The Chicago line saw five hundred brakemen strike halting freight departures.
A thief carted off J. L. Scott's printing office from College Corner in Liberty County Indiana after a stranger offered land in Kentucky in exchange. Scott searched Kentucky but found no such land and upon return found the outfit gone to Illinois as the thief escaped. Local authorities hunt the culprit.
A Wheeling dispatch reports Democrat Chairman Riley claiming a governor majority between 200 and 300 for Governor Fleming and denying Republican figures. Republicans insist Coff leads, with a 650 total discrepancy in contested back counties. Legislature expected Democratic by three seats, though Republicans dispute.
Gen Nelson A Miles to command the Pacific division in San Francisco replacing Gen O O Howard who moves east to lead the Atlantic division. Miles says there will be no chagrin and describes the transfer as orderly.
Two young men in a Clark street restaurant ordered sirloin steaks. One, enraged, demanded an ax. the other, inspired by a former homeopathic college memory, theatrically dissected both steaks with knife and fork. The episode ended with unsettled appetites and a comic show.
Col Francis Duncan dies while serving as Conservative MP for Welborn England. Ignatius Donnelly lectures in the Black Hills to crowded crowds. Harvard football will debut versus Yale at Cambridge. Wells College Auburn students set fundraising for a new college building. Edward Harrington summoned for inciting boycott in West Kerry. Nov 26 trial date set. Blaine skips Home Market Club banquet in Boston citing weariness. Mrs Grover Cleveland to acknowledge Wells College fire fund subscriptions in handwriting.
Dispatches from Lime Rock report improved prospects for Mr. Barnum's recovery, with hopes rising for his condition. The Bridgeport note dated November 16 conveys cautious optimism amid uncertain health.
Duke Maximilian of Bavaria, aged and ailing, died in Munich after a brief illness. The news reports his long role in Bavarian affairs and notes his passing ends a prominent lineage.
Henry Bacon of Xenia Ohio reports relief from heart disease after six months on Ayer's Sarsaparilla and restoration of strength. Carzanett of Perry Illinois notes improved blood and nerve debility. Dr M Mart of Louisville praises its power as an alterative and purifier. Prepared by Dr J C Ayer & Co Lowell Mass. Price $1 per bottle six for $5. Worth $5 a bottle.
Notice is given that the mortgage dated December 31 1884 by Aug Mielenz Fredrick Mielenys and J Bingenheirmer to secure debt of 663 20 100 plus fees will foreclose. Sale at public auction December 1 1888 at 10 am at the courthouse front door Mitchell in Davison County Dakota Territory. Premises: Lots 10 11 12 in block 23 in the Town now City of Mitchell.
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