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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1890
Page
5
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The Mitchell Printing Company reclaims publishers editors and proprietors of the Daily Republican and Weekly Capital with August 24 retransfer date. A. E. Dean remains business manager and R. W. Wheelock editor while W. A. Scott resumes role as associate. Judge Tripp travels to Washington seeking Democratic national committee aid in his bid for the U S Senate from South Dakota.
A letter questions the Sioux City Journals’ coverage of South Dakota urging a dedicated Dakotas section in state news to better reflect regional events and concerns.
Critics urge the independent leaders to justify their break with the Republican Party, arguing the public deserves clear reasons and evidence for their accusation of corruption and monopoly within the party.
The piece argues independent friends rely on verbal authority while failing to honor concrete party records and current congressional work. It urges agitators to study the party's actions to fairly critique its direction.
Clark county farmer writes that sheep farming proves highly profitable and safe for farmers. He notes most herds range from 100 to 800 head, with no deaths among his acquaintances. Wool and offspring payments could repay debt in two years. initial prices reached 350 dollars per head.
In a Boston speech Reed argued progress comes from overcoming old institutions. He claimed entrenched interests defend their lifework and oppose changes, citing newspaper headlines as evidence. He noted the house and congress act decisively when the Republican party leads.
The Gazette argues the fourth plank calls for currency expansion to meet population growth and offset bank withdrawal effects. It agrees the national bank system limits currency volume by law, but says banks do not control circulation. It condemns perceived unfairness and stupidity in the opposing view.
The article recounts a June Huron convention of the South Dakota Farmers' Alliance and Knights of Labor adopting a platform endorsing prohibition and woman suffrage from the National Farmers Alliance and similar state groups. It notes a second convention later added most provisions verbatim while omitting the first paragraph. It taunts the Gazette for alleged falsehoods and challenges printing related Republican convention proceedings.
The Gazette attacks Boss Pettigrew and his lieutenants Mellette and Moody over domination of the South Dakota Republican Party. It questions loyal Republicans in Davison County about the convention outcome and criticizes independence from party principles while hinting at staff ambitions tied to Pettigrew's leadership.
Census figures show the 1885 center of population near Huron shifted later by 15 miles south and 20 miles east by 1890, a 5 year move of 2 miles south and 17 miles east. The author suggests accelerating western state development if population declines continue.
City managers of the independent party aimed to fix apportionment for county control but were deterred by Republican opposition. Compare the two county tickets for town and county representation, noting the balance favors Republicans who gain both house seats for farmers.
The Sioux City Journal urges an experience meeting in northwestern Iowa to showcase agricultural resources and farmer achievements. It calls on local newspapers to host the event and put crops and farming success on display as evidence for regional progress.
The Gazette is accused of deliberately falsifying convention records and must print the precise record of the republican convention vote on prohibition to substantiate its claim. If it does not, the paper proves its own misconduct and dodges the issue.
The independent central committee and its replies printed today question the campaign approach aligned with plug hat personalities. They dislike the way the Republican state ticket was nominated but largely approve of the ticket itself, which remains the central issue.
The Gazette introduces pounding as a fixed campaign technique with Editor Pease as its chief promoter. The Bras episode is cited to illustrate the new principle, and readers are urged to grasp this concept from the outset.
The piece argues farmers lack representation on the Republican state ticket and questions whether the organ will focus on home interests rather than broad critiques. It emphasizes the farmer’s priority is their own state’s legislative representation.
The Gazette replies to our arraignment of its party on prohibition and woman suffrage. It argues the convention that started the independent movement had no ties to the party itself whose organization was completed later. The piece suggests the birth of the independent movement has no relation to its birth.
Huron residents hear of a letter from a real estate dealer dated Sept 2 offering to convert contingent contracts for lots in McHathron and Rolph’s addition into full warranty deeds for a nominal sum. The letter notes contracts would be turned into deeds upon payment of $20 per lot and signals upcoming action.
The piece contrasts the old gang trading for offices with the failure to secure a state institution or governorship benefiting citizens and business. It recalls a political figure who trusted a congressional nomination from the Big Three, woke too late to the lost plum, and now attacks those four.
The Gazette defends its stance on Watson and Raymond amid criticism. It argues Preston’s senate nomination aligns with corporate interests and asserts its own position as a corporation paper run by editors tied to Milwaukee railroad financing. The piece defends Preston’s integrity and warns against bias-driven campaigns.
T H Smith of Blendon Township reports that farmers who threshed their grain today found yields, with few exceptions, about what they expected. He notes most growers are satisfied with the harvest results in town today.
In Mitchell, an alliance warehouse project drew funds from banks lawyers and local businesses while critics argue the effort exposes a bitter divide between town and country. The piece notes independent managers' claims of farmer betrayal and ridicules the campaign demagoguery surrounding industrial interests.
The editorial charges that H C Preston may be a salaried attorney for a railroad, questioning his independence. It notes local lawyers Dillon and Preston serve Milwaukee, with fees totaling about 7000 over four years, and argues citizens must judge the Republican candidate for state senator.
The Yankton Press claims the Republican party is the farmer’s party and his best political friend. It asserts 30 years of prosperity under its policy and compares opposing the party to killing the goose that laid the golden eggs.
A 1890 letter from S. D.Independents chairman Goopykhoontz asks the Republican Central Committee for a candid discussion of platforms at the Lisbon township Green's grove picnic. He proposes inviting nominees and speakers from both parties to present principles with limited personal contention to reform campaign practices.
Goopykoontz of Mitchell asks for joint talks on party platforms. L N Seaman, Republican chairman, responds with tentative October meeting plans in Mitchell to debate men and measures while rejecting no dates. The exchange, dated September 6, 1890, outlines possible venues and times for public discussion.
The Chicago Journal denounces politicians who pretend to champion farmers while living off them. It ridicules General Palmer and lawyer Wilson for posing as sympathetic stewards, argues farmers are far from oppressed, and asserts U.S. farmers are generally prosperous despite debt fears.
The text argues scarcity and misrule hinder trade and industry. It warns that thrift and prudent investment build competence better than ineffective farming. Calamity shriekers are portrayed as the worst enemies of the people, good order, and prosperity.
A Monday gathering of Young Republicans in Davison County featured speeches by visiting J T Atkins on tariff history and by C H Dillon praising organized effort. Prof H E Kratz urged unity and a strong platform while Geo Watson questioned an independent alliance lean. Local leaders including H L Bras F H Winsor and A C Pollard spoke on party unity and third party criticisms.
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