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Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1889

Page

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Huronites Debate Capital, Politicians Eye Minneapolis

The piece notes Huron as sire-enough in Brown County and reports Mitchell's push for the Illinois Central. It mentions a looming race to the capital decision, potential 45 day and 30 day legislative timelines, and hints at the national convention talk with Minneapolis as a candidate. The Free Press criticizes Aberdeen News for non-commitment on the capital issue.

Minneapolis Vierre Free Press Sioux Falls Press Free Press Aberdeen News

Chamberlain Democrat on capital debate and budget use

The Chamberlain Democrat argues the state should not oppose a future capital move but warns funds could be better spent on other urgent needs. It cautions that focus on capital location should not neglect more important questions facing South Dakota.

Chamberlain Democrat Chamberlain South Dakota

Indignant paper editor threats over Sioux Falls capital tale

The Parkston Advance editor condemns Mitchell papers for poking fun at his summer campaign for Sioux Falls capital. He warns of vengeance and hopes the rival paper does not push him to extremes by backing her for something unspecified.

Mitchell Huron Parkston Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls Argus Leader Taken Over by New Publishers

The Argus-Leader shifts control to Day and Tomlinson as W. W. Goddard exits. With the prohibition Call suspending its daily issue, observers expect a strong evening edition from the new publishers based on their prior work.

Sioux Falls

Commissioner Hagerty Reports Strong Dakota Crop Prospects

The final crop report from Commissioner Hagerty shows generally good yields across Dakota with notable failures in some small grain areas. Despite Miner county concerns, overall results are favorable and South Dakota appears in good shape, especially in this region.

Hagerty Dakota Miner County South Dakota

Northwest political shift signals new democratic effort

The New York Sun notes strong Republican gains across North Dakota South Dakota and Washington with Montana returning a Republican congressman and legislature. It highlights non political alliance farmers voting down free trade and settlers gradually recovering from past land laws while optimistic about a democratic effort in the Northwest.

New York Sun North Dakota South Dakota Washington Territory North Dakotas Montana Northwest

Republican Notes Cash Patents in Recent Land Office List

The REPUBLICAN highlights cash patents published in the local land office list from the past week. Suspended entries appear, signaling a business like policy of the administration. Settlers gain confidence in rights and real estate securities while fraudulent entries are being disposed of.

Keith in Baptist Address Argued Against State Run Colleges

In a Baptist convention address in this city, H. H. Keith of Sioux Falls urged ending state higher education, likening it to Catholic control of schools. The editorial rejects his view as anti cosmopolitan and harmful, noting Michigan’s open policy as superior and urging open doors to all for public universities.

Sion H. H. Keith Sioux Falls E. B. Meredith Sioux Falls University Keith Kxeith South Dakota United States University of Michigan

South Dakota Canvass Totals Released After Midnight

Official canvass from Bismarck shows 77,000 on the state ticket and 175,747 on the capital question. Lieut Gov Fletcher leads the Republican ticket with 41,304 majority. Mellette 29,688. other officials and congressmen range from 32,301 for Judge Carson to 29,598 for Parker. Capital vote by city listed and prohibition majority 6,053. anti minority representation nearly 50,000.

South Dakota Bismarck Fletcher Mellette Judge Carson Parker Pierre Huron Watertown Sioux Falls Mitchell Chamberlain Scattering

Ballot Reform Urged After Montana Trial

The Montana success with the Australian ballot system prompts incoming lawmakers to consider trial adoption in South Dakota. Emphasis on safeguarding the sacred ballot reflects the strong stance on voting integrity.

Montana South Dakota

Douglas County GOP Captures Leaning on Election Day

Douglas county cut up one of its characteristic capers on election day and Frank LeCocq will alone bear aloft the banner of republicanism from that county in the next legislature Beadle county republicans fell down on one member of the legislature and ex surveyor general Taylor will hold down one of their seats he having defeated Westdahl for the house

Douglas County Frank LeCocq Beadle County Taylor Westdahl

Mitchell Seeks South Dakota Capital Return in 1890

Wessington Springs notes a Republican stance by Mitchell who declares intent to compete for the capital again in 1890 and to make Mitchell the permanent capital. The piece argues only a joint Sioux Valley effort, selecting a prairie site, can move the capital from Vierre, urging unity with Wessington Springs symbolically staked to the plan.

Wessington Springs Mitchell South Dakota Vierre Jim Sioux Valley

Conservative Criticism of Keith on Education Policy

Aberdeen News quotes Hon. H. H. Keith of Sioux Falls arguing that higher education should be controlled by religiously affiliated colleges. He would abolish or withhold state institutions and restrict students to in state access, a stance criticized as narrow and impractical.

Aberdeen News H. H. Keith Sioux Falls Mitchell

Catarrh Cure Sold by Drugists for Internal Use

Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated internally. Cheney’s Catarrh Cure claims to act on blood and mucus surfaces, using tonics and blood purifiers. Sent testimonials available and price listed, with Toledo Ohio as origin.

F. J. Cheney & Co Prop Toledo Ohio

Vermillion Dispatch Urges Pierre Mitchell Battle in 1891

The Vermillion Republican argues that capital city voters should make Mitchell the second city choice to ensure a final 1891 contest between Pierre and Mitchell. It claims Pierre would win if it faced Mitchell, otherwise Mitchell would triumph, and supporters would be content either way.

Vermillion Republican Pierre Mitchell

Swift's Specific Cures Foot Cancer in Mississippian Woman

Dr Wa. E. Strac a of Motherville Mississippi reports a malignant foot cancer case where toes and part of the foot eroded. After three years without relapse, the patient remained healthy following Swift's Specific treatment, which the doctor praises for purging blood poisons.

Motherville Miss Wa. E. Sraca M.D

Swift's Specific Report on Tongue Cancer Cure

A Thomaston Georgia man describes a three to four year tongue sore that formed a hole, traveled to Atlanta for treatment, then began using Swift's Specific and saw the sore vanish with no trace left. A letter from A Lewis dated March 14, 1880 offers the treatise on cancer mailed free by the Swift Specific Company.

Atlanta Thomaston A. Lewis Swift Specific Co Atlanta, Ga

Thanksgiving of David in Covenant Message and Praise

Commentary on 2 Samuel 7 18 29 in which David blesses the Lord for rest and the promise of an eternal house and kingdom. It ties the Covenant to the Son of David and Jesus The Word of God, underscoring God’s faithfulness and the obligation of praise and faithful living.

H. S. Hoffman Philadelphia David God Nathan Israel Solomon Gabriel Jacob Isaiah Paul Isaly Jesus Moses Natter Red Sea Jeremiah Egypt Church of Christ Mary Jehovah Jehovah Lohim Jehovah ‘Tsebasth Adonai Jehovah Elohim

Dakota and Minnesota Briefs From Deadwood to Eau Claire

Delegations depart for Pierre backing Gideon Moody for U.S. senator as artesian well and railroad issues rise. Minnesota Odd Fellows mark memorial day. a St Cloud boy dies from a falling tree. Rail and mill news, damps on scrip cases, German aid conference postponed, and a major fire destroys a livery barn with adjacent structures.

Fargo Presbyterian Synod of North Dakota Charles MacLean Sioux Falls Midland Pacific Idaho Territory Yankton Denver Supreme Court Deadwood E. E. Carpenter Beloit Iowa J. D. Cameron W. D. Russell S. D Minnesota Sauk Centre C. M. Sprague The Odd Fellows of St. Cloud John Kozell Brockway Williams, Becker and Gibbs Chamber of Commerce and Merchants’ Union Manitoba Stillwater Schulenberg & Boeckler

Bank wreckers jailed for copper corner crimes

Attachments issued in Paris target nine directors of Comptoir D Escompte after its copper corner collapse. Six directors convicted of banking law violations remain imprisoned for advancing bank funds on copper certificates and ordered to pay 760 008 pounds to liquidators for creditors. A separate Georgia report notes William Moore, a Savannah train hand, lynched by a Jessup posse after an altercation on the line.

Comptoir D’'Escompte London Paris Comptoir D'Escompte Georgia Waycross William Moore Savannah, Florida and Western Road Jessup

Train Robber Reprieved In Sonora Execution Suspended

Advices from Guaymas Sonora report that the Sept. 7 dispatch claiming J K Tallier the gang member who robbed a Sonora railroad train a year ago had been shot is false. Moments before the scheduled execution authorities in Mexico City ordered a suspension of the hanging.

Tucson Ariz Guaymas Sonora J. K. Tallier City of Mexico

British War Office Orders Canada Troop Transport Details

Montreal dispatch reports the British war office has instructed Canadian military districts to gather comprehensive data on troop transport facilities by rail and water and available horses on short notice. The move fuels speculation Britain may act to strengthen Pacific coast defenses and send imperial troops to Canada, though Montreal districts doubt the significance.

Montreal British War Office Canada England United States Great Britain Monteal Pacific

Halstead Retracts Libel Over Campbell Forgery Charge

The Commercial Gazette editor Murat Halstead retracts a prior charge that State Senator Campbell held stock in a ballot box supplier. Cincinnati editor says depositions show forged signatures including Campbell and other prominent men, prompting renewed libel concerns.

Commercial Gazette Nst Campbell Cine TI Murat Halstead Campbell Gazette Mrr Halstead Cincinnati The Evening Post Harmon Isaac M. Jordan Janes E. Campbell

Conscience Contribution Controversy and Crop Reports

Washington reports critique of Secretary Windom over an anonymous conscience contribution letter tied to Manning era funds. The treasury notes show 4995 dollars received and deposited, misstatements caused a temporary omission. Agriculture data give October 1 crop conditions with yields and weather impacts on winter wheat.

Manning Treasury Washington Windom New York State Treasury Department Department Batchellor Whitney Department of Agriculture Ney

Tribute to Sunset Cox Remembered at Cooper Institute

A large audience gathered at the Cooper Institute in New York to honor Sunset Cox. The Steckler association, of which Cox was a member, organized the tribute with figures such as Ex-President Cleveland, Mayor Grant, Gen. Sherman, A.S. Hewitt, ex-Governor Thayer, C. A. Dana, and Roger A. Pryor on the platform. Ex-President Cleveland and Proctor Knott were among the principal speakers.

Sunset Cox New York Cooper Institute 8. S. Cox Steckler Association Mr. Cox Cleveland Grant Gen. Sherman A.S. Hewitt Theadiy C. A. Dana Roger A. Pryor Proctor Knott

Site plan chosen for World's Fair in New York

The World's Fair site committee selects Moringside Riverside and Central park area. Central park use limited to portions north of Ninety-seventh street that are physically available and absolutely necessary.

New York

Visitors From Beyond the Isthmus Interviewed by Reporter

The Herald’s Worcester correspondent quotes South American delegates at an international congress disputing British and European criticisms. Zelaya of Honduras defends closer ties with the United States for trade and resource development while Castellanos of Salvador and Perazza of Venezuela emphasize national prosperity and expanding markets with the United States.

New Yor Herald Worcester Senor Jeronimo Zelaya Honduras United States Europe Senor Jacinto Castellanos Salvador England Senor N. Bolet Perazza Venezuela Bu- Voy Politifica Orinoco South America Almezon

Astor Offers To Fund New York World's Fair

W W Astor hosted a Delmonico dinner with prominent lay movement figures to discuss the exposition. Guests included Grant Morton Cleveland Vanderbilt Hiscock Sherman Macy MacVaugh Childs Cornell Bliss Hower Jay Grace Agnew Hunt and reporters were excluded. Astor reportedly pledged to cover the fair's costs up to 20 million dollars if needed.

W.W. Astor Beli New York Kirill W. W. Astor Delmonico’s Ai U Grant Morton Silent Cleveland C. Vanderbilt Lesitor Hiscock Gen. Sherman M. Yhe G. W. Childs Cornell A. F. Bliss R. P. Hower Jol Jay W. R. Grace John?. Agnew R. M. Hunt Astor

Chicase Workmen Invest in World’s Fair Stock Drive

On October 11 in Curiaco the Chicago fire anniversary was marked by 150000 stage workers subscribing to world’s fair stock. About 20000 booths were set up across stores, shops, and workshops as the effort aimed to fund 1801 expansion. officials expect total subscriptions near 800000. Secretary Cragin expresses satisfaction with the outcome.

Chicase Curiaco Chicago Cragin

Odd court case in Wisconsin over wife and suitor

An elderly German man married to a young woman faced a curious case in La Crosse justice court. A neighbor tried to persuade the wife that her husband was too old and offered to pay 100 marks for prayers for his death. The husband was assaulted after protesting. The court imposed a fine covering costs and the suitor pledged not to pay for further prayers.

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Olumbia I.al Brown County Aberdeen Illinois Central Railroad Illinois Central Mitchell and D. M. Stearns Wisconsin Hudson St. Croix Milwaukee German Aid Association of the West Superior Duluth George D. Moulton Daily Journal Ald Albion Howes Fairchild Sault Ste., Marie Southwestern Mississippi River Eau Claire Baptist State Convention Rockefeller Corwith M. B. Sapp J. W. Oxley BE. Lanpher Warlice Behring Sea Royal Ban Pow Dilt Co Wii Wall St. N.Y
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