26 Nov 1886
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1886
Page
1
The article notes Judge Gresham of Indiana discussed as a potential presidential candidate capable of carrying New York and Indiana. It contrasts civil service views with Cleveland era politics and mentions other political maneuvering and local newspaper history in Mitchell.
The Democratic collector for the district of Nebraska and Dakota reappoints General J B Dennis of Yankton as deputy for the south half of Dakota. Judge I E West, formerly of Yankton, is named deputy collector for the northern half of Dakota, described as another good appointment.
Sioux Falls voters approved $80,000 in aid to the Burlington railroad with the pledge of reduced freight rates. The Burlington company fails to comply and business men express indignation over the broken agreement, as the road had recently built into the city.
A summer visitor praises the low stress of European business and touts Warner’s safe cure as the leading remedy for kidney and liver diseases. He cites authorities and doctors endorsing the product and notes rising sales despite reduced newspaper advertising.
The Yankton Press ridicules the capital commission for choosing a dreary distant crest as the capital site. It claims the plan places the capital beyond civilization in a vast district made of twenty seven counties and mocks the governor and voters who oppose the move.
Dr M W Scott of Grand Forks quotes on McCormack Engle feud. The Century will publish a sixteen year in preparation history of the United States from Lincoln era by Nicolay and Hay with inside Civil War and Lincoln administration details. It features serials, novelettes, and articles on Russia, Siberia, religion, and biblical history. Subscription is $4 a year with free sample copies and back-number offers.
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