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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1898
Page
6
The piece argues for qualified local leadership in Davison County, praising a nominee for presumed fiscal prudence and competent administration. It discusses tax trends since 1894, land and personal property shifts, and calls for decisive action by county commissioners to address historical tax and office burdens.
The text questions who should pay for clerk hire noting the elected official has long relied on a deputy since taking office four years ago, with two deputies during this period especially at this time of year.
A Sioux Falls telegram accuses Kim Phillips republican candidate for governor of receiving interest on state funds via the Dakota National Bank collapse in 1896. The piece claims a sworn deposition repeated misleadingly by opponents, noting unsigned testimony and failed prior witnesses, while asserting the state bears no loss.
The account details threats to force Carpenter to sign a disputed deposition about a bank failure. He says he was pressured to admit drafts paid no known interest and faced imprisonment or offer of a two year job. Carpenter, a Republican, lost his auditor’s office post after refusing to sign.
Hooker Bros. & Co central meat marketdisavow any price agreement with other city shops and announce they will set their own prices with honest weights and first class goods. The notice targets a rival firm accused of selling meats at cut prices to steal trade.
FP E Clark announces Mitchell excursion rates including Carnival of sports at Sioux Falls October 11 to 15 one fare round trip. Homeseekers tickets to usual territory on Oct 4 18 Nov 1 15 and Dec 6 20. Round trip to Omaha eight dollars ninety cents good seven days. Also a promotional shoe powder ad and Shiloh's Cure cough remedy with local druggists listed.
Voters in Perry Blendon Badger Beulah Mitchell Union Lisbon Rome towns and city wards will cast ballots on November 8 for national state county and district offices including two congressmen governor lieutenant governor secretary of state and many county posts. Amendments to the South Dakota constitution and a tax questions proposal are on the ballot with polling hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at designated precincts in Mitchell and surrounding townships.
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