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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1893
Page
7
The Mitchell Capital announces subscription terms for R W Wheelock and A E Dean including one year, six months, and three month options. It notes change of address procedures and advises subscribers outside the state that papers will be discontinued at the end of paid time.
To advertisers rates offered with an application and reasonable terms. Business cards up to six lines five dollars yearly, each extra line one dollar. Local ads five cents a line. Legal ads at statute rights. Cards of thanks ten cents a line. Marriage and death notices free. Obituaries and wedding presents five cents a line. FRIDAY October 20 1893.
Republican judicial ticket lists D Corson from Lawrence county A G Kellam from Brule county J B Bennett from Clark county for Supreme Court and D Handy from Davison county for Fourth Circuit. Ex Speaker Reed has spoken in Ohio for McKinley to large crowds. Sage of State Journal warns against Loucks Ruralist. Pettigrew speech cited on silver. Sullivan predicts beating Corbett if Mitchell wins. Woman suffrage gains nine senate votes in Cherokee slip debate. Senators named Allison Carey Dolph Frye Gallinger Hoar Kyle Peffer and Teller. AP vs Unite d Press battle noted with aim to improve news service. Chamberlain land officers face charges of partisan bias. Kyle expected to name successors soon.
The Dell Rapids Tribune reports a prosperous first year and notes two Republican papers in Dell Rapids. Governor Sheldon cancels the reprieve for murderer Thompson in Kingsbury county, with the affidavit deemed erroneous. Thompson to be resentenced locally as residents demand the death penalty.
The Iowa race is described as a clash between Republican candidate Jackson and Gov Boies. Jackson chases Boies around the ring attempting to blunt tariff and silver issues while Boies peels out to focus on Jacksons pension record and prohibition questions.
North Dakota senator Hansbrough draws attention for unfamiliarity with financial matters as critics note his rise came through a mix of old rivals and opportunistic Democrats who felt sidelined.
Chicago school children enjoy a Worlds Fair picnic with admission cut to ten cents. Wealthy residents consider buying for free distribution to poorer kids. Aberdeen News notes the Alliance Aid association will move from the state to Kansas, signaling poor prospects in South Dakota and a shift of base to Topeka for Alonzo Wardall and S D Cooley.
Washington reports President Cleveland will halt new appointments until the silver conflict is resolved, avoiding confirmation clashes. The Populists seek a southern foothold by splitting Democrats to win black support, while Congress repeals the elections law and pushes Chinese restrictions, yet the Senate stalls due to minority obstruction as financial distress grows.
The piece cites railroad and lake disasters blamed on corporate greed that overworks workers and pushes crews to sail in storms after the season ends. It discusses Senator Hill of New York endorsing Reed’s methods to aid his rival Grover Cleveland and argues for stronger Senate procedural action and journal transparency.
Washington special says Democrats push repeal of the election law to weaken the Populists in the south and provoke a split with anti repeat machine tactics. Peffer Allen and Kyle become pawns as Dem silverites loot Populist ammunition and spiked guns avert a rising third party agenda.
The Corn Belt Exposition committee met to close the season and voted to hold the Exposition in Mitchell in 1894 on a more elaborate scale. The year’s results were encouraging despite adverse conditions, and a full financial report will follow. Citizens will elect a committee to manage the work, and plans invite public ideas and county exhibits to boost regional interest.
In Mt. Vernon and nearby towns various items recount local weddings, visits to the World’s Fair, and property moves. Mrs. McEwen leaves for the fair with Eva Hodgson in charge of the post office, while Mr. and Mrs. Andrews wed at Woonsocket. The Haynes store rises toward completion and claims near Presho are noted as several residents travel for business and leisure.
McGovern born to Mr and Mrs Newell Black a son. Mrs Sheahen returns from Missouri. Mr and Mrs Joe Pergen welcome a boy. Barns built by Fuller and Pooley. Elevators added by Tobey. Local visits and travels across Mitchell area. Prayer meetings begin October 12 at Peck schoolhouse. Various church appointments and ministerial news from the Mitchell district. Seasonal sales and tailoring ads fill the page with bargains and fabrics, plus notices of schools, routes, and social events.
In Aurora, confusion arises over Lt Martin's Pop list circuit judge nomination after a misreported filing in time. The piece notes budgetary moves, Eastman’s bond shortfall, and John Rogers’s appointment to fill the treasurer post as the office was declared vacant. It also mentions a local retail promo for underwear and boots as winter items arrive.
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