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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1888
Page
6
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The Republican ticket lists candidates for two statehood and congressional delegate positions led by George A. Mathews. County roles include Wells for Register of Deeds Prescott for Treasurer and other positions with Mitchell and Mt. Vernon ties. The piece notes praise for the South Dakota fair and commentary on mining moves, with rail tax mentions and newspapers reacting to policy debates.
In rendering credit for valuable services, Mitchell acknowledges A. M. Bowdle for his leadership from fundraising to closing hours. His election to the fair board is a fitting recognition of his efforts and dedication.
South Dakota railroad companies are praised for funding the recent Mitchell fair by enabling thousands of visitors to attend at nominal costs and granting free freights to exhibitors, a liberality credited with the event’s success.
Rev. P. E. Ilolp, about to leave for Watertown, created a sensation Sunday night from the pulpit by praising high license. He urged choosing the high license hand-organ if prohibiting the piano could not be enforced, and challenged critics by saying he would call God a liar if accused of misdeeds. The remarks drew sharp attention for their sensational tone.
The Davison county Republican convention endorsed Wells for register of deeds and Prescott for treasurer, with Stanchfield’s defeat in sheriff race and Dwight M Vernon backed for district attorney. Crow and Abbey supported, Robinson renominated as auditor. The piece urges unity to build a strong ticket for statehood and territorial conventions.
Col. Plummer reports from New York that the state will vote Republican by a large margin for Harrison Morton and protection. He says Democratic leaders will face an unpleasant revelation when votes are tallied and notes nationwide arousal unmatched since the Civil War began. Plummer is in Indiana this week.
The democrats of Minnehaha county under the direction of the Church managers wholly ignored the farmers in making their county nominations.
There will be a meeting of the republican central committees and the candidates at the earliest possible moment to map out the campaign. There is work to be done.
The president delays charges against Governor Church until after the election. The statement notes it is gratifying that his excellency acknowledges Dakota's existence to this extent.
Aleck Inghes carried Burleigh county for the council against Col Little. Aleck MclKenzie appeared on the ground at the last moment and turned the scale in favor of his old friend.
The discourse centers on Marden and Mathews with officials urging leaders to avoid political maneuvering. Resident Loucks, leading the alliance, faces scrutiny for a letter used by Democrats and for aggressive remarks against Mathews. The Muralist praises old candidates and avoids campaign influence.
Chairman Ryan asserts the committee levied only a one cent per inhabitant assessment on each Democratic county committee to fund the campaign. He questions Abe Boynton’s authority for tapping a Democratic brother in the city for 825, alleging no unauthorized taps occurred.
The Davison County Republican convention demonstrates strong faith in the entire straight ticket. A key resolution directs the central committee to base county apportionment on upcoming Republican votes, aligning with territorial party aims to boost influence in state conventions and future standing. A. Soderberg endorses Mathews and Republican principles over Harden, urging full support for the straight Republican ticket.
The writer questions Mitchell’s business leaders about satisfaction with this year’s territorial fair investment. They urge pledges within ten days to ensure Mitchell hosts the 1889 fair, praising the town’s location, fair grounds, visitor care, and central position in South Dakota’s productive region.
In a city address General Allen urged a large Republican turnout in Dakota, arguing every vote for a Democratic candidate endorses the party and Dakota and implies the base slanders on their people are true. He warned not to lose sight of the Democratic party's national policy toward Dakota and the northwest during the campaign.
The Argus Leader reports a smear aimed at Hon. Geo. A. Mathews by rival Prof. Iarden. The issue centers on a defamatory letter and questions arise about its origin and intent, with mention of Alexandria Herald correspondent Will Taylor seeking details.
I B Johnston of the Mt Vernon Gazette argues for transparency in public discourse and criticizes attempts to restrict light on the issue. The writer asserts the public deserves full illumination and finds objections insufficient.
Farmers of Davison County show strong backing for the Republican ticket as legislators sheriff auditor probate judge and assessor depart for the countryside. Call to turnout en masse for the biggest majority ever given.
Robt. Lowry of Beadle won the Union District council nomination after twenty three ballots. For the lower house Gol Price and Dr. Roger competed, Beadle holding twelve votes against the twelve of Sanborn and Jerauid amid deadlock.
Reader letters recount a dispute over a Gazette editor accused by the Sun of foolishness or deceit. Es. Johnston defends his truthfulness, seeks publication in the Sun and Republican Anp GAviital, and asserts the Gazette figures are accurate. The column also notes A. E. Smith’s legal questions about Chicago prostitution licenses and county tax allocations.
The Davison county issue explains license authority between Mitchell city and the county. It notes Mitchell holds city license power, while the county distributes licenses elsewhere. Two thirds of Mitchell’s license revenue goes to the city, one third to the county, and all outside Mitchell goes to the county. It then asks who bears traffic-related expenses.
Analyzing license money and expenses shows Mitchell with under half the property recovers over five sixths of license proceeds while the rest of Davison County bears most costs. The proposed partnership highlights unequal distribution of profits and burdens between Mitchell and the county outside.
The Mt. Vernon Gazette faces strong response as the county treasurer and supporters defend the claim that Mitchell city funds cover one third of license money, with about 2300 dollars contributing to county expenses. The reply labels opponents as deceivers, asserting unity of city and county finances.
A public sale in Davison county Dakota will close a partnership tied to the late G C Kelsey. The event on Thursday October 18 1888 at eight miles north of Mt Vernon and nine miles southwest of Letcher offers about 150 head of cattle and 50 cows bred to a thoroughbred bull plus horses and farm implements. The pair Fleetwood and Prince Aaron Aberdeen Angus bulls are featured with one winning first premium in Mitchell. Sale starts 10 am with terms announced day of sale.
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette argues Democrats distort the pension issue noting eight Republican vetoes over 24 years under Lincoln to Arthur, versus 171 vetoes and 157 unsigned bills under Cleveland’s three years. It criticizes Cleveland for alleged moral cowardice and avoiding veteran support.
A political comic dialogue from the New York Tribune depicts the Democratic national campaign committee chair and his secretary amid a humorous exchange about a dog with one ear chewed off. The chairman jokes about funds and Arkansas, then reads Hours of Idleness.
The report of James G. Blaine’s New York speech frames the tariff fight as a battle between American laborers and manufacturers. He declares Democrats conspirators against labor welfare and urges Republicans to press this issue to ensure defeat of the party.
Everett P. Wheeler’s anti Hill letter asserts that 20 000 business men in New York support Cleveland and Thurman and will not vote Hill. He claims 30 000 labor-affiliated voters oppose Hill, totaling 60 000 opposed, and argues the defectors should nominate someone else to unite the ticket.
Readers see mixed reactions to General Harrison and President Cleveland with quips about blunt honesty and clever political theater. American newspapers compare the candidates, noting humor and tail twisting as tactics while urging decisive action and stern leadership.
A brief reader remark questions free trade and wage comparisons by noting nearly 5 million people emigrated from Europe to the United States since 1880, citing the San Francisco Chronicle as the source.
The Troy opinion column mocks President Cleveland for reversing his fishery policy and earlier anti second term view. It labels him a record flip flopper yet notes his free record remains untouchable despite likely more contortions.
A letter from Charles IL. Litchman of Knights of Labor denounces British free trade and defends protection for American workers. It argues Democratic dominance threatens organized labor, while contrasting free trade with the older labor struggle and urging workingmen to oppose tariff reforms.
A political-essay style piece critiques President Cleveland and the oleomargarine tax, arguing it costs the public billions and benefits butter makers. It links taxation to dairy farmers and mocks Cleveland’s stance while noting antithetical postures toward competition and imports.
A Bellefonte Daily News note recalls Thurman speaking in New York on a Thursday night. The crowd stood close but many could not hear him, reflecting the gap between Democratic rhetoric and action.
At an anti Hill protest gathering in New York Henry George advocates free trade saying he supports Cleveland’s policies. The Buffalo Express notes George’s claim that he cannot lie and emphasizes his alignment with pro free trade positions.
In a fragmentary exchange Grover and Daniel discuss Mainz and a Christian pain amid whispered news. Washington context hints at a diplomatic or religious undertone influencing local sentiment.
A dialogue reveals a visitor asking a former police officer, now convict, for peanuts to ease hunger. The ex-officer notes his long service and inability to obtain them, highlighting a brief exchange of charity under duress.
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