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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1889
Page
4
The Mitchell Printing Co announces subscription prices at two dollars per year in advance. Address changes require former and new addresses. Advertising rates are low and business cards six lines at five dollars per year. Business locals ten cents per line for first insertion and five cents for subsequent. Marriage and death notices published free of charge.
The Capital paper reports full returns from most counties with Mitchell securing a strong showing in Watertown Sioux Falls and Chamberlain while Pierre’s bid as permanent capital is questioned. Democrats win three North Dakota judges, and rail expansion promises scrutiny as results unfold over days.
Indications point to a firm Republican delegation representing the four new northwestern states in the next Congress. The people of the northwest gratitude toward the party that brought them into the union is evident, and the earnest prohibition supporters deserve credit by endorsing the measure as South Dakota offers its best possible trial.
The Pierre fellows claim Mitchell favored prohibition, with many foreign votes turned against her toward Hutchinson Bon Homme and Dongla. Pierre and Hughes counties also backed prohibition, though Mitchell supported it.
The Echo From Pierre reports tremors felt in Pierre and neighboring Quirero on Oct 2 as undulations rolled for about thirty minutes. No injuries reported. authorities assess damage and aftershocks possible. Local residents describe windows rattling and buildings swaying amid the quake.
The Vote of Lawrence shows Pierre 247, UWuzon 651, Sioux Falls 130, Watertown 66, and Chamberlain 39 as tallied results. Counts indicate UWuzon leads with 651 votes, followed by Pierre, Sioux Falls, Watertown, and Chamberlain in early returns.
Minneapolis dispatch reports Sioux Falls yields the fight to Pierre for the state's temporary capital after early returns show Pierre in the lead with nine districts responding.
The Black Hills district sees Democrats win the circuit judge and legislature seats, Republicans take the senator, and Prohibition loses by a narrow margin. Mitchell may reach 250 votes, with full returns expected tomorrow.
On October 3 in Helena Montana Democrats claim Toole will win the governorship by 400 and Carter by 900 for Congress, with an eleven seat joint ballot majority for the legislature. Republicans counter with Power by 300 and a small legislative majority while Independents insist Toole and the legislative ticket prevailed.
Returns from counties show Republican gains in North Dakota with Burleigh and Stark districts electing Republican legislatures while Prohibition loses in Burleigh by 400 and on the Missouri slope by 1,500. A few counties report close races with responses to rail interference affecting outcomes. In Washington state, the GOP wins the state ticket with large margins, while prohibition and woman suffrage planks are defeated though the constitution passes.
The New Orleans grand jury, meeting in criminal district court, returned nine indictments after a four hour session. Judge Mars warned against unfounded charges about historic bond remarketing once void and destroyed. Ex treasurer E A Burke is believed among those indicted, though names are not yet released.
An Ohio family of nine born of poverty was discovered living in the woods near Pitchen by hunters. After weeks of travel money ran out and illness spread. the family subsisted on sour milk and potatoes with ragged clothes. A 16-year-old daughter with typhoid fever was found in a pigpen. They were brought to the county infirmary and fed.
Boston October 2 The Chicago Burlington and Quincy statement for August shows an overall rise in net earnings by 457 180 dollars. The report notes improved profitability for the railroad system and reflects continued demand and traffic growth across its lines.
Across South Dakota voters show Republican strength with Sioux Falls and Pierre leading in early returns. Pierre gains are celebrated in St. Paul as the capital race focuses on the two cities, while Huron and other towns trail. Early tallies place Pierre ahead in overall results with strong statewide Republican support.
A Times Helena dispatch reports Montana results with Democrats claiming at least a 2000 vote edge, while Republicans cite shifting margins and Maginnis’s tight race. The constitution is said to be adopted by about 25 000 votes as independent counts diverge. Australia’s ballot system praised for rapid, orderly voting with no liquor or illegal activity observed.
Partial statewide returns indicate the Republican state ticket wins by at least 8000 votes with Hansbrough defeating Maraita for a Senate seat and the legislature dominated by Republicans. Prohibition results remain uncertain while ex-Governor Pierce is likely to win a U.S. Senate seat. In Wisconsin, Menomonie plans a new Roman Catholic school begun this fall with a brick three story building expected to cost at least 5000 dollars.
Washington October 1 It is estimated by the treasury department that the reduction in the public debt during September will amount to 18 500 000 dollars.
The State of Chihuahua faces financial embarrassment as it cannot meet obligations. John Witzpatrick alias Liverpool Jack was convicted in New York of kidnapping and sending men to Yucatan. Switzerland mourns grave frost damage to grapes and tobacco. Chamberlain taunts home rulers in Newcastle over dissidents. Gold discoveries reported near Tacoma, Washington with over forty mining claims filed. Alfred Russell of Detroit linked to a possible Supreme Court vacancy. Secretary Proctor involved. Canada probes whisky smuggling via St Lawrence route. shipments enter by the ton. The Duke of Cambridge approves mobilizing 100000 volunteers for London's defense. The brig Emma Augusta wrecked near Raza Island. crew saved. Socialist Labor party moves Chicago as executive seat, reshaping national leadership. Rochefort paper L'intransigeant to face prosecution over wartime funds claims. Atchison lines consolidation to begin this week. Boston Safe Deposit and Trust replaces A A Glazier as transfer agent. A high wind topples the grand stand at the Northern New Jersey fair in Paterson. loss about 5000. Curtis invited to West Point meeting with International American Congress. leaders to join in New York. Farmers' Loan and Trust Kansas raises part of 13000 interest due. stockholders to meet Oct 8 to decide future.
In Cuicacc October 2, the father of William A. Mulcahey filed the first probate claim against the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway for 5000 dollars over the Washington Heights collision. The railroad promptly paid the claim, stating it will do so in other cases as well, arguing there is no defense.
London Oct 2 The government of Brazil completed negotiations to convert its 5 percent internal loans into 4 percent bonds. The Rothschilds will handle the bonds. Proceeds will redeem the loan issues of 1865 1871 1875 and 1886.
Market update from St Paul and other exchanges listing hogs cattle sheep and price ranges. Reports figures for Hogs Cattle Sheep from St Paul Chicago Kansas City and Minneapolis with grain quotes for October and November and a Missouri Valley fire loss at Kredor livery stable. Includes concrete prices for hogs light mixed heavy stock pigs and cows and notes weather and exchange items.
In Philadelphia on October 3 16 year old William Keppler and an unknown man were drowned when a sewer caved in at Third and Thompson streets.
Washington reports the Three Americas congress opening with Blaine welcoming delegates from Brazil and other nations. A committee selected Blaine as permanent chairman while Henderson acted as temporary chair. the convention adjourned to November 18.
At Mechanics Hall Worcester the Massachusetts Democratic convention opened with a light crowd. Nathan Matthews Jr was named permanent president and W E Russell nominated for governor amid a platform renewing tariff reform support and calls for reciprocal trade with Canada and closer ties with Mexico. The platform condemns election fraud and emphasizes American democratic ideals.
The Northwest condensed reports fires destroy J A Campbells livery and Norman County Herald offices with 8000 dollars loss. Mankato holds a bond election for 40000 to extend water system. a floater thought to be a Robinson family member turns out to be a Wabasha resident. Duluth car firm plans no new moves while Duluth-made cars arrive in 89. Minneapolis denies streetcar sale rumors. St Paul Park opens a German Methodist college. Austin National Bank opens. Red Wing seminary starts term. Bird Island creamery outputs 40000 pounds butter. Baldwin man killed by a falling tree on railroad work. Iron Belt mine hires 250 more miners. Colby mine preps for busy winter. Groton buys Farmers Bank to form Brown County Banking. Bismarck prairie fires destroy houses and barns. Washburn nearly overwhelmed. Eldora fall campaign events feature Allison Wilson Henderson. Waterloo captures jailed horse thieves with $300 reward.
General Grant's resting place debate prompts a reply from Col. Fred Grant in Vienna. The World reports the family favors any plan the nation chooses, as long as the widow's wish to be buried beside her husband is honored, wherever the tomb lies.
A party of 103 New England visitors left Fitchburg station bound for Sioux City Iowa invited by the local board of trade to attend the corn festival. The travelers are mainly businessmen newspaper men and capitalists with ties to Sioux City and surrounding area.
Phil Armour fears a contempt order from Senator West's committee after refusing to testify. Lawyer Quinn, visiting from Chicago, cites the Leland Stanford precedent as Armour prepares to resist any arrest. The case echoes Stanford's 19th century dispute and ensuing legal battles.
Commissioner Taylor’s first annual report to the secretary of the interior outlines grants questioned as state issued, rate wars and railroad profits declines. He urges a gross earnings tax, bonded-road legislation, and reforms to curb evasion while noting Iowa laws and public interest. A separate filing to the Interstate Commerce Commission accuses several lines of discriminatory shorter-haul rates. Wyoming adopts eight-hour day and tonnage royalty after state convention victory.
Clara Blatz the murderess of Doherty was sentenced by Judge Kelly to twenty years in the penitentiary with hard labor. She showed agitation at sentencing then remained calm and appeared indifferent to her fate. At 2 30 pm she departed for Stillwater under Sheriff Bean. Thompson North Dakota Sept 27 Peter Welham a worker here was attacked late at night by two men who chloroformed him robbed him of 35 dollars and a gold watch and chain efforts to capture the assailants are underway. Dopce Center Sept 27 A trunk from the Chicago St Paul and Kansas City depot was opened and its contents including toilet soap were stolen the trunk was moved eighty rods away and broken open. The cases were found later with only the soap missing.
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