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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1893
Page
7
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Volume Fifteen begins with this issue as THE MITCHELL CAP ITAL marks its fifteenth year of publication. The paper notes steady growth to become the state’s largest weekly, now 12 pages and 72 columns, priced at 1 dollar per year.
A regional chorus of papers backs free silver while the Mitchell Republican rails against mixed coinage. The column argues that free coinage means no discrimination against silver and criticizes bimetallism as vague, urging clear support for one standard.
The South Dakota Republican delegates affirm allegiance to party principles and leaders. They praise four years of Republican rule as prosperous, condemn Democratic policy as mismanaged, and advocate a bimetallic money standard with silver coinage parity to gold, arguing the Sherman act did not cause current distress.
The passage condemns the current administration for suspending pensions without evidence. It argues thousands of elderly veterans, worn from war, are left in want and distress. It states witnesses have died, forcing a second proof of pension rights.
The piece argues the World's Columbian Exposition will be financially successful despite opposition. It discusses Senate debates on elections and silver, criticizes Cleveland era policies, and notes South Dakota flax winning a World’s Fair medal while railing at local politics and a Mitchell Exposition reference.
The World's Columbian Exposition company will celebrate Chicago Day by paying the entire bonded debt and resulting interest. It will require about 1.9 million dollars, with income up to Oct 9 plus treasury funds expected to cover this. After Chicago Day, remaining expo days’ net income will go to stockholders’ interest, averaging at least 100000 dollars daily.
The Chicago Tribune predicts strong wheat prices as US daily consumption runs about 1,000,000 bushels year round and estimates this year’s crop under 40,000,000 bushels with 60,000,000 bushels exported in the last quarter drawn from last year’s surplus. Bull speculators foresee dollar wheat before spring.
The Corn Belt Exposition ends its second season with Mitchell and Corn Belt rising to prominence. Mitchell joins Chicago, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis in hosting a successful regional event, reflecting pride in the area’s public affairs and organization.
The Argus Leader cites The New York Sun calling it reliable and conservative as it notes that more than half of the men turned.
The passage notes a change in how the New York Sun is viewed, from a quoted Democratic authority to a state organ with sharpened critique. It suggests the Sun is no more truthful now than before, while claiming it has opened its eyes.
In a Sept 25 letter to Gov Northern of Georgia President Cleveland declares opposition to free and unlimited silver coinage by the nation alone and favors repeal of the Sherman law purchasing clause. Ex President Harrison would not voice Republican sentiment more clearly.
The Madison Sentinel criticizes Senator Pettigrew for not giving a speech on the silver question, yet expresses that he is deservedly thanked by a long-suffering populace for his past efforts.
A Philadelphia survey of Kensington Frankfort Fairmount Manayunk and Germantown textile mills shows about 120 mills visited, roughly one sixth of all city mills. Of nearly 80,000 normally employed only about 6,000 work, with large wage losses weekly totaling 165 604 across the districts.
Surgeon Murray of the marine hospital service arrived from Brunswick with Medical Inspector Samuel. Local doctors Eason Tutton and Little examined C J Warren and declared a genuine yellow fever case. Premises disinfected. Murray urged residents to stay, fearing limited spread though some families have moved away. Officials pledge full effort to prevent further cases.
In Jonesbury Georgia on October 3 a drunk mob armed with revolvers disrupted a Cabin Creek Baptist association gathering. A large Henry County man fired into the crowd, killing two men and injuring several others amid tumult as officers moved to restrain the scene.
Unofficial yet solid reports say Canadian Pacific will shift operations to Duluth next spring. Elevators will be built, the Duluth and Winnipeg line completed, and Duluth named terminal for lake traffic east. South Shore Railway offices and freight HQ to move there. general freight agent to arrive Nov. 1.
E H Hoard of Burnee city reports a large barn with 40 tons of hay and a granary were burned by fire along with a wind mill and several other structures. The incident occurred in Minn with Rep Wino noted.
Washington on October 3 reports four violent cases including one murder two probable murders and one manslaughter, disturbing the city’s calm as authorities investigate each incident.
The largest Exposition crowd witnessed the platform wedding of Ernest Smith and Louisa Block of Hanson county with Rev. N S Bradley performing. The bride wore a blue lace trimmed dress with grain sheaf. Gov. Sheldon kissed the bride, and President Gale seemed eager. The couple received many presents from Exposition management and local businessmen.
A Milwaukee special train brought 100 Yankton citizens and a band to Mitchell this morning. In Scotland Tripp and Parkston hosts joined, with about 500 people disembarking. A parade to the Exposition building, led by the Yankton band and Mayor Welch, greeted visitors, highlighting Mitchell’s welcome to Yankton during the Exposition.
From north to Fifth the march moved toward the Exposition building where Governor Sheldon Commander Nash Colonel Daniels and Mayor Welch viewed the parade from the west balcony. Veterans halted and cheered the leaders while calls went up for Guy Sheldon Commander Nash Major Welch and Gen Silsby who replied with brief remarks. The two bands were praised and the old soldiers dispersed for dinner.
Twenty eight foreign nations and people have sent pieces of rope and material to weave a rope of all nations for the Columbian liberty bell Chicago day. Fourteen other nations have promised items. Rhode Island plans a celebration October 5 with Mexico observing October 4 as its day. The Mexican National orchestra and Eighth Cavalry band arrive with Mexican officials. Admissions officials forecast 1,000,000 paid this week and 20,000,000 total for the month, with September at 4,658,902 and August at 8,515,498. Organizers expect 500,000 on October 9 if Irish day weather holds.
Policeman Tim O'Brien of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul force was shot and killed by a tramp during the morning. Officers and citizens are in pursuit. no arrests have been made.
Smallpox is dying out in New York while J Sloat Fassett travels to Mexico for health. Wells Fargo adds dynamite proof cars, a binder twine machine lowers costs, Mrs Davis and Winnie Davis winter in New York. Germany’s hop crop is small, Salt Lake City citizens back an independent mayor, and Union Theological Seminary notes large attendance despite Dr Briggs suspension. Mills announce 10 percent wage cuts at Trenton Iron. Phillipsburg mill closes for orders lull. white cap insurrection in Mississippi grows. Lockport residents denounce southern lynchings. World’s fair floriculture displays suffer from cold. Jesse Pomeroy attempts prison escape, thwarted. Belgian coal miners strike surge. plans name Martin Force deputy comptroller. Omaha Farnam Street theater damaged by fire with casualties. New York grand jury censures coroners. West Hotel treasurer Nicholas Ward dies after fall. Harmony Hotel riot injures foreigners. Robbery targets Rice Labs store.
A bank burglary at Porestburg led to the theft of a team of horses and a buggy. Deputy Jones recovered two horses near the Omaha depot, likely from the same robbery, held under orders from Porestburg. CHAMPENY Bros sell children's shoes 6 to 10 for 75 cents a pair while supplies last.
A special nine car Puichmans train returning from the world’s fair derailed near Wildwood Pennsylvania on the Pittsburg and Western railroad. Passengers were thrown from berths but escaped with slight bruises and fright. The wreck blocked the line for three hours as rails spread caused the incident.
On October 3 in Tennessee, all switchmen at the Chesapeake and Ohio yards walked out leaving only one yard engine under the trainmaster. Coal heavers wipers section men and shop workers also joined the strike. Louisville, New Orleans and Texas and Illinois Central switch crews refused C and O cars and joined the walkout.
SPRINGFIELD Oct 3 Passenger train No 4 on the krisco road left at 10 65 p m about ten minutes late and ran into an open switch at Lyman at 10 20 striking three stock cars Engineer Maxey Hall and Fireman Robinson were instantly killed None of the passengers were seriously injured
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