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Subscription rates listed for one copy per year six months and three months. Address changes require former and new addresses with notices to the office by Monday. Advertisers offered rates with business cards up to six lines five dollars per year. Locals ten cents first insertion and five cents each subsequent. Legal ads at statute rates. Marriages and deaths published free. Obituaries resolutions and wedding presents five cents per line.
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Boye
Elie
Gabriel E. Schwindt
Alice
Schwindt
Frederick
Grotrian
Davison
Mlivenss
Office of the Register of Deeds
Davison County
Mey
Mitchell
Frederick B. Groton
Wilkes & Wells
Morgaugee
Attys
Edwards questioned over sincerity for Gen Allen delegate bid
Friday October 7 1887 reports growing doubt about Major Edwards sincerity in backing General Allen for delegate. The note suggests concern over commitment and possible political maneuvering surrounding the candidate’s campaign.
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Major Edwards
Gen. Allen
Fair proceedings reprint copies available at office
Extra copies of the Republican offering a full comprehensive account of the fair proceedings can be obtained at this office.
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Republican
The Alexandria Journal Debuts in Hanson County
The Alexandria Journal is the new democratic paper of Hanson county by M. J. Simpson formerly of Clark county. The first number is at hand and the paper appears full of life, suggesting it has found a field.
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Alexandria Journal
Democratic
Hanson County
M. J. Simpson
Clark County
Picture misidentifies Goddard in Governor Church procession
The Globe carries a photo labeled W. W. Goddard that bears no resemblance to the Sioux Falls editor. He is remembered for joining the rear of the procession following Governor Church on the fair grounds last Thursday.
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The
Globe
W. W. Goddard
Sioux Falls
Governor Church
Fair Grounds
Santa Ana Blade Opens With Advertising Surge
The Santa Ana Daily Blade debuts under A. J. Waterhouse in California. It matches the Astoriican in size and newspaper appearance, featuring eighteen columns of home advertising, signaling strong local business momentum in Santa Ana, a town comparable in size to Mitchell and evidently full of active residents.
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Santa Ana
A. J. Waterhouse
California
Astoriican
Mitchell
County seat war figure Weaver linked to blast threat
W K Weaver now in Yankton and formerly in Devils Lake rose as a county seat war figure in Roberts county. He allegedly concealed a dynamite device on his person that could destroy a candidate’s delegate hopes. An Ordway importation and informer in county seat dealings, he claims he was never paid and plans disclosures.
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W.K. Weaver
Yankton
Devils Lake
Roberts County
Weaver
Ordway
Handwriting on the wall warns Dakota division vote fallouts
The St Paul Globe argues against overreacting to a potential Dakota division majority in November. It contends that majority support would not guarantee admission to the Union and accuses leaders of stifling the people’s will while favoring immediate admission in some form.
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St. Paul
Dakota
House of Representatives
Citizens protest Volkmer portrayal in Mibank
A large group of Mibank residents sent a petition to Philadelphia district attorney alleging Volkmer alias Lewis is an unscrupulous and vindictive figure. They contest claims of him being a popular citizen and say his paper serves personal spite. Five people reportedly attended the depot departure scene, including two Volkmer employers and two signers of the petition. The letter is signed by J. L. Lockhart the city treasurer, city council members, clergy, and board of education members.
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Mibank
Volkmer
Lewis
Philadelphia
Volkmer’s
J. L. Lockhart
Board of Education
Mitchell Fair Receipts Leave Board In Doubtful Standing
Mitchell special to the Sioux Falls Press reports uncertain fair results with gate receipts around 7,138 and expenses including 3,000 from the territory and 2,000 from Mitchell. Additional funds and entrance fees complicate accuracy, leaving the final balance indeterminate and claims of a transparent outcome contested.
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Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Board of Agriculture
Nho
Yankton asylum trustees clash with governor over board
The present trustees of the Yankton asylum pass a resolution to pause operations to block a new board. The auditor for the governor will refuse current board bills, creating a near deadlock. Courts are urged to settle quickly for the wards’ sake as public interest wanes.
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Yankton Asylum
DULUTH PARAGRAPHER NAMES DUTY IN EVERY ISSUE
The Duluth Paragrapher shows strong city loyalty by printing its title in capital letters in every issue, a distinctive branding choice reflecting local pride and a consistent editorial stance.
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Duluth
Buffalo County Sentinel Closes After Heroic Struggle
The Buffalo County Sentinel, once a bright weekly, has ceased operations after an enduring, difficult battle to survive. The paper ends amid a barren field, marking the close of an era in local journalism.
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Buffalo County Sentinel
Sioux City Journal advised on local naming practice
The Sioux City Journal is urged to improve Dakota coverage by dropping the D. T. abbreviation and using the correct short form Dak. for Dakota. The suggestion calls for clearer attribution and consistency in regional naming.
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Sioux City Journal
Dakota
D. T
Dak
President Cleveland Heads West From Chicago Tour
The President and Mrs. Cleveland left Chicago to continue their western tour. At 8 am the president rode to the West Side Driving Park with Mayor Roche and Gen. Terry, flanked by Capt. Geo. W. Hubbard and six mounted police. A quiet reception followed as the cavalcade moved toward Milwaukee, while Mrs. Cleveland rested at the Palmer House until 9:30 am.
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Cimenco
Cleveland
Chicago
West Side
Roche
Terry
Geo. W. Hubbard
Palmer House
Northwestern Depot
Milwaukee
President’s western swing exposes a wary journey
The article notes the president’s hurried western trip where crowds see a live president for the first time in his life as he gazes toward Chicago St Louis St Paul and Minneapolis. It mocks progressive Republicanism and hints he is only halfway across the vast republic he presides over.
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West
Chicago
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Grand Republic
Judge Rea Seeks Sacred G A R Trust As Commander
Judge Rea, newly elected national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, says the G A R trust is sacred and he will not seek any political office. He adds G A R members should avoid politics in posts and church, even at a friend’s death.
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Rea
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Opposition to division runs through Dakota politicians
The text states that a majority of professional Dakota politicians including Alexander McKinzie, Alexander Hughes, Major Edwards, General Allen, Geo Walsh, L. G. Johnson and others oppose division, with Ordway described as the boss guiding them.
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Dakota
Alex. McKinzie
Alex. Hughes
Major Edwards
Gen. Allen
Geo. Walsh
L. G. Johnson
Ordway
Lot
Letcher Blade Praises Palmer On Division Stance
The Letcher Blade argues Palmer’s division stance matters more for delegateship than his views on the country press. It claims the key qualification is being a fearless outspoken advocate for division, and notes Palmer is lacking in that area.
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Letcher Blade
Judge Palmer
the Blade
Brookings College President Missing After Chicago Trip
M V Miller, president of the Brookings college board and 1885 legislature member, traveled to Chicago to buy stock for the college and has not returned. He suggests that if the cattle had been purchased in Dakota the incident might have been avoided.
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M. V. Miller
Brookings College
Chicago
Dakota
Law creates public examiners guides Yankton trustees
Governor Church acted under the public examiners authority in supervising the Yankton trustees. It is unclear which law governs his plan to appoint new trustees and spend the appropriation. The situation is likely to provoke lively litigation before it concludes.
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Church
Yankton
Sioux City's Corn Jubilee Spurs Dakota Farm Diversity
Sioux City's Corn Jubilee this week is expected to boost diversified farming across south Dakota. The event highlights corn and hogs as a dependable wealth source when other crops fail, and this region has proven its ability to raise corn.
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Sioux City
South Dakota
Dakota
North Dakota conference at Fargo weighs on vital issue
The North Dakota division conference at Fargo gathered representative men from the region regardless of politics. The action taken will carry substantial weight in deciding the crucial issue, forcing noncommittal papers and northern politicians to decide their stance.
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North Dakota
Fargo
Indemnity Lands Cancellation Impacts Northern Pacific Crowd
The cancellation of the indemnity lands of the Northern Pacific railroad company is turning titles and improvements of great value upside down in that section, causing immense damage to innocent parties. Auditor Ward, a governor's party member at the fair, spoke in St. Paul, saying the show was well above average.
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Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Ward
St. Paul
Turbulent Era Crisis Seen Threatening Dakota
Reports describe a man who cut his throat at Hu Ron and a woman who died by suicide near Sioux Falls. The piece links these tragedies to a failing democratic administration amid ongoing blunders risking its future usefulness.
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Dakota
Huron
Sioux Falls
Premium offer to Capital readers for a Dakota paper
The Capital announces a broad premium offer valid through January 1 1888. Every old subscriber is urged to recruit one new subscriber and will be paid with a free $3.00 book. The paper emphasizes broad circulation goals, a strong premium, and invites non-subscribers to examine the book at their office. The Mitchell Printing Co. prints the notice.
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Dakota
Milwaukee Ready for Presidents Reception
Expected at Milwaukee on October sixth the city is richly decorated for the president's reception. Front rooms of the Juneau club display notable decor while arches line the procession at South Water and Ferry, Reed and Lake. The west side court house hosts the mayor's welcome with red white and blue, and Schlitz hall plus a large pavilion showcase the event. Weather is warm and pleasant.
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Milwaukee
Juneau Club
South Water
Ferry Streets
Reed and Lake
Court House
A Gigantic Scheme From Davitt and Powderly
A Knights of Labor member claims Davitt seeks Powderly's visit to Ireland to form a Knights of Labor branch there. He envisions a united front of England Ireland Scotland and Wales workers to create a powerful syndicate and set Davitt as Ireland's leader, mirroring Powderly here, while the plan avoids direct cross water ties and bets on government inaction.
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Minner
Knights of Labor
Michael Davitt
Powderly
Davitt
Ireland
England
Scotland
Wales
Orangemen
Order
Messrs
Court of St. James
Fire Hits Ephraim Howe Spirit Refinery on Elm Street
A morning blaze at Ephraim Howe's Elm street spirit refinery destroyed over 100,000 gallons of spirits and valuable machinery. Firemen worked for hours amid several loud explosions. total loss estimated at 160,000 dollars with insurance listed as unknown.
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New York
Ephriam Howe
Elm Street
Mason City Hosts Record Low Sale of Short Horns
D C Mallory and G B Rockwell conducted a major sale of thoroughbred short horns in Mason City on Oct 5. Forty three head sold at prices lower than ever before in the city, with some animals fetching as low as 30 dollars and the best around 125 dollars. Principal buyers included Ruthven Bros of Ruthven, Geo Morse of Nashua, H E Sheke of Grafton, G W Brett of Mason City, and Daniel Sheehan of Osage.
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Mason City
D. C. Mallory
G. B. Rockwell
Ruthven Bros
Ruthven
Geo. Morse
Nashua
H. E. Sheke
Grafton
G. W. Brett
Daniel Sheehan
Osage
Amateurs Race Forces Short Bicycle Heat Featuring Moulton
Two wheelmen Long of Le Mars and Healy of Mitchell were barred as professionals, leaving C. W. Moulton and A. C. Joliffe of Omaha to race a half mile, one heat. Moulton won narrowly as Hart of Kingsley and Bryan of Des Moines, plus a Mitchell sprinter, are set to run the foot race for the prize today.
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Long
le Mars
Healy
Mitchell
Association of Wheelmen
C. W. Moulton
A. C. Jolliffe
Omaha
Moulton
Hart
Kingsley
Bryan
Des Moines
Gold Movement Toward United States Widening Trade Surplus
New York reports show strong European gold inflows boosting the U S balance of trade. In September receipts totaled 12 894 692 dollars with weekly spikes and vault totals rising from 59 000 000 to 76 916 400 dollars by September 30th reflecting a substantial gold buildup in New York and national vaults.
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New York
Europe
United States
United States Assay Office
Fatal duel in Lebanon ends with death of justice Clem Rawlings
In Lebanon Ohio on October 6 justice of the peace Clem Rawlings was shot and killed after a quarrel with Edgar Beard in a hotel parlor. The dispute began during a court of claims gathering and escalated as the two men fled through the hall to the street with shots fired along the way. Frank Beard pursued and fired, fatally wounding Rawlings amid a rivalry over a young lady present earlier in the parlor.
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Lebanon
Ohio
Clem Rawlings
Frank Beard
Edgar
Edgar Beard
Rawlings
Ife
Brotherhood of railway foremen meet in Council Bluffs
The Brotherhood of railway section foremen of North America opened sessions in Council Bluffs on October 5. The convention, first held last year, aims to unite foremen from Atlantic to Pacific, improve track department efficiency, and enhance safety for travelers and train service workers. The grand secretary's office will be in Council Bluffs, and the gathering will run two to three days.
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Council Bluffs
Forest City & Water town railroad chose Bowdle route
In Bowdle North Dakota October 6 the Forest City and Water town railroad project is a settled fact. President Springer has been in town securing right of way and financial support. Bowdle citizens pledged 1700 days of labor plus 3000 dollars in cash to build the line, which will link Forest City with the Manitoba at Ellendale creating a Duluth connection.
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Bowdl E
Forest City
Fashionable Holbrook Hall Declared Unsafe In New York
An eight story Holbrook Hall apartment building at Fourth Avenue and Sixty second Street was found unsafe. Twenty families fled to the street as police kept order while one hundred residents escaped. Suspected dry rot has weakened the floor beams.
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New York
Holbrook Hall
Fourth Avenue
Sixty Second Streets
Aad
Holbrook
Finch Keeps Busy in Democratic Service Says Journal
The Sioux City Journal counters Finch’s ties to Sparks and a 42nd office bid, noting he holds an unofficial but important position under the administration and among the party managers, keeping him busy earning his reward.
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John B. Finch
Sparks
The
Sioux City Journal
Finch
Argus-Leader Expands To Eight Columns For Growth
The Sioux Falls Argus-Leader announces an eight column enlargement signaling prosperity and providing greater space for coverage, including defense of the governor and related officials.
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Sioux Falls
Soldiers Arrive in Mitchell Area For Corn Palace Event
The Journal notes arrival of thirteen companies from Mitchell Watertown Huron Flandreau Des Moines and Sioux Falls for a Corn Palace day. Company H Watertown rode 24 miles to reach Elrod on Milwaukee road while Huron and Wolsey crews trekked 13 miles to Milwaukee road at Wolsey. Readers laud their spirit and railroad support.
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Mitchell
Watertown
Huron
Flandreau
Council Bluffs
Des Moines
Sioux Falls
Elk Point
Yankton
Hull
Elrod
Milwaukee Road
Wolsey
Mitchell Merchant Confused in Yankton Dispatches
The name J. O. Giale of Mitchell is used loosely in dispatches about the Yankton muddle, instead of Col. F. A. Gale the ambitious Canton banker.
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Mitchell
Yankton Muddle
Col. F. A. Gale
Canton
Judge Palmer’s careless boast triggers critical press reaction
Redfield Dispatch notes Judge Palmer called the Sioux Falls Press the leading journal of the territory in a speech to the Sioux Falls Press. The remark sparked sharp commentary from rival papers and a looming political backlash as the congressional boomlette threatens to falter under this misstep.
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Redfield Dispatch
Palmer
Sioux Falls
George Francis Train Revived In Chicago Lecture Plan
George Francis Train will arrive in Chicago this week to speak at the Ca sin o on the anarchists trial and conviction. He will make Chicago his home and immediately manage a daily paper devoted to the new progressive labor movement.
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Chicago
George Francis
Invitations and Backdoor Rules for Chicago Reception
The piece says access to the president’s Chicago reception requires an invitation and being a representative citizen. If unsure of status, await an invitation. Those who know they are representative citizens but do not receive an invitation may seek redress by abusing the committee on arrangements.
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Chicago News
Chicago
Committee On
Territorial fair at Mitchell praised as a success
Miner County farmer notes the territorial fair at Mitchell this week attracted strong attendance and fine exhibits. Multiple papers call it the best or most successful fair yet held in Dakota, with praise for the variety of stock and overall display.
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Miner County
Mitchell
Territorial Agricultural Society
Redfield
Geo. D. Fischer
Sioux City Journal
Dakota
Yankton Press
Fred Schnauber
Mr. Schnaubers
Yankton Manufactory
Wessington Springs
South Dakota
Territory
Woonsocket
Mitchell Republican
Railroad Receipts From Wheat Shifts in October
Officials of the Milwaukee and St Paul report earnings decline tied to wet weather after harvest that halted threshing and delayed wheat cleaning. Wheat shipments at Duluth fell about 80 percent from last year causing a slump in earnings for St Paul and Duluth rail lines. Recent figures suggest a rebound in earnings may occur for the month as conditions improve. Northern Pacific also reported a September drop.
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St. Parvul
Milwaukee & St. Paul Road
Duluth
St. Paul & Duluth
Healty
Northern Pacific
In The Same Way Bismarck Settler Predicts Dakota Unity
A Bismarck settler reports The Tribune foresaw that in five years there will be no divisionists in Dakota, likening it to a claim that abolitionists no longer exist in the United States. The remark reflects period tensions over territorial alignment and national politics.
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Bismarck
the Tribune
Dakota
United States
City of Mitchell Vacates Rail Road Addition Alley
An ordinance vacates the north south alley through block twenty two in Rail Road addition to Mitchell. The measure takes effect after passage approval and second publication in the weekly Mitchell Capital. Mayor T. F. Mentzer attests, clerk J. F. Kimball.
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Rail Road
Consolidated Tank Line authorized to store oil in Mitchell Ohio
The Mitchell city council authorizes Consolidated Tank Line, a Hamilton County Ohio corporation, to construct suitable buildings and iron tanks on Lots 4 through 11 in block eight A W Hager addition to store petroleum and its products and operate a general oil business. It may build railroad tracks as needed upon adjacent lots or streets. All conflicting ordinances are repealed. ordinance is attested by the mayor and clerk.
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Consolidated Tank Line Company
Hamilton County
Ohio
H.C. Applegates
Mitchell
Oak
State of
A. W. Hager
D. A. Mizener
A. B. Hager
H. ©. Applegate
Cak
Mitchell Capital
T. F. Mentzer
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Mitchell Printing Co
Gold Movement
Bowdle
Corn Palace Notes
George Francis Train
Alexandria
Woonsocket Baseball Club
Kimball
J.F. Kipacr
Duff Street
Fifth Streets
Second
Fitch Streets
F. Mentien
J.F. Kieram
Mitchell, Dak
Chester E. Brown
Samuel P. Jewett
George H. Bal
Hanson Cos - Bleveritt
Rovid
J.S. Foster
May Register
Kate Cramptor
Kate Angh
Township
Nerarge
P.st. No
Iona Hota
Michael Grady
Willohe Hohn
Carady
William
Blanche Palmer
Ainview
Bay” KO
B. Everitt
Regi
R.N. Kratz
Negister
Ida M. Bavley
P. Jewett
Frank Jewett
G. H. Ball
Mary Ball
Hazleton
Gro
EvEnirr
Register
James D. Penel
John D. Coon
A. H. Bean
Sidney Dean
Fred Holshire
Gro. B. Everirr
Territory of
Thomas Ward
A. J. Edgerton
I. KE. Blanchard
Mortcade Sale
A. E. Allingham
James Allingham
County of
Territory of Dakota
E. Brown
Northwestern Manufacturing and Car Co
Stillwater
Minnesota
L. W. Adams
Register of Deeds
Towit
Yi Tue
Het P. M
Mitchell, Oak
D.llon & Preston
Deorce Green
Moore & Co
Noth
Wwe
Eral
Leroy Pile Town
Pitsicians
W Dence
Henry
Pat
Mifyin Bring
Anil
Chang
Schoe
Mit Pri
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