Reasons Mitchell should be South Dakota capital
The article argues Mitchell is the ideal state capital due to central population, prime rail access, multiple suitable public halls, strong educational prospects, direct rail lines to the Black Hills, favorable climate and drainage, and its position as a social and economic hub in the corn belt. It notes support from Hon. J. D. Lawler and local workers, while contrasting Mitchell with Pierre and Chamberlain and urging southern Dakota voters to back Mitchell to aid Sioux Falls and others.
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Mitchell
Pierre
Chamberlain
Black Hills
J. D. Lawler
Parkston
Sioux Falls
Dakota
Sioux Falla
Chamberlain Endorsement Challenge Sparks Midcampaign Fury
The Republican capital committee and city push Chamberlain to prove Milwaukee railway company support. They demand a formal assurance from President Miller that the Milwaukee firm will endorse and aid her candidacy or risk Republican withdrawal from Mitchell and transfer of support to Chamberlain.
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South Dakota
Capital Committee
Chamberlain
Miller
Milwaukee Railway Company
Reerunlicaan
Mitchell
Sour Grapes and Treaty Talk Stir Sioux Falls Press
The Sioux Falls Press notes disputes over whether the Sioux treaty must be ratified by Congress, contrasting statements from Secretary Noble and Senator Dawes with the Mitchell Republican. It mocks the Republican for blindness to the point and notes the newspaper’s own cautious touch in commentary.
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Mitchell Republican
Dawes
Noble
Sioux Falls
Republican
Black Hills voters split on Pierre and Mitchell in special
From Sturgis Lawrence county a Sturgis dispatch reports the Black Hills will not vote solid for Pierre as once thought but will give Mitchell a very heavy vote while Chamberlain will gain support. The note backs Mitchell’s claim that Black Hills rooters will be governed by reasonable considerations.
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Sturgis
Lawrence County
Omaha Ee
Pierre
Mitchell
Chamberlain
Black Hills
Yankton Dispatch Details Sioux Falls Election Bribes
A Yankton dispatch alleges Sioux Falls plans to spend about 5000 dollars on election purposes in Yankton county. Citizens in Yankton would receive cash tenders and an equal amount in Sioux Falls capital stock for services, but likely none will accept. It questions whether such incentives would affect Sioux Falls' bid for a temporary location.
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Sioux Falls
Yankton
Editorial Independence and Authority at Sioux Falls Press
The Sioux Falls Press rebuts the notion that its editorials are influenced by external forces, asserting that the paper’s judgments are controlled solely by its editor. The piece defends the credibility and discernment of its editorial leadership amid criticism.
Local Investment Vote Split Among Directors
The White Lake Irrigator reports the investment company directors voted with Mitchell and Pierre blocs. For Mitchell: J. C. Ryan, J. B. Wolgemuth, G. M. L. Irwin. For Pierre: N. B. Reed, Geo. Nave, G. W. Lumley. Water town was represented by W. G. James who last voted for Pierre.
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White Lake
Mitchell
J. C. Ryan
J. B. Wolgemuth
G. M. L. Irwin
Pierre
N. B. Reed
Geo.s. Nave
G. W. Lumley
Watertown
W.G. James
Mr. James
Hanson county ticket led by Capt. W. 5. Logan
Republicans in Hanson county present a strong legislative slate headed by Capt. W. 5. Logan, noted for his territorial legis-lature promotion. An attempted mugwump push failed while Sioux Falls daily papers push prohibition, and Mitchell supporters back Mitchell for the capital with criticism of swindling syndicates.
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Hanson County
W. 5. Logan
Territorial
Redfield Withdrawn Denied as Huron Rival Emerges
The denial of Redfield withdrawing in favor of Huron surfaces as Pierre asserts control of her investment enterprise. Spink County residents proceed to vote per their judgment while Mitchell receives her portion of the stake.
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Redfield
Huron
Pierre
Spink County
Mitchell
Redfields Withdraw Town From Capital Race in Favor of Iflion
Redfield's investment firm states the town will withdraw from the capital race, backing Iflion instead. The move shifts votes toward Mitchell in Spink county, signaling a major local alignment change.
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Redfield’s
Iflion
Mitchell
Spink County
Sioux City corn palace set for bigger debut this year
The Sioux City corn palace promises a grander success than ever before with larger attendance expected from the corn belt of South Dakota.
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Sioux City
South Dakota
Last Rites and Tributes for Hon S S Cox Funeral in New York
Crowds filled the First Presbyterian church in New York for the funeral of Hon S S Cox as rain poured. Tributes came from postal workers, water service, and others, with ministers and a large procession including the bereaved wife. The service included scripture, addresses, and choral music before the interment at Greenwood.
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New York
Hon.s
Cox
First Presbyterian Church
Boston
Philadelphia
Order of BiIks
United States Life Saving Service
Artege
Dells
W.H. Milburn
House of Representatives
I. Dewitt Talmage
Adeste Widelis
Milburn
Greenwood
Mysterious killing after office visit shock
In a San Francisco incident a proprietor shot during a demand for money. the assailant Deyhle was captured. Other items note a charity conference in Washington with Hopkins University, pension office turnover in D.C., a fatal ship collision near Ontario, a Cronin jury update, dock wage talks in London, a fatal accident at a factory in Troy, and a brutal melee among miners in Mercer county.
Indictments Hit Raritan River Railway Leaders in Saverville Riot
Middlesex county grand jury indicts General E H Ripley of New York president Col Hobart of Redbank New Jersey vice president and all officers and directors of the Raritan River Railway Company N P Hendrickson Thomas Hussey foreman and Wm Fisher accessories to the killing of Geo Gessinger during the Saverville riot on May 5 as railroad crews tried to lay tracks on the Furman land Noah and Edwin Furman.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Middlesex County
E. H. Ripley
New York
Col. C
Hobart
Redbank
New Jersey
Raritan River Railway Company
N. P. Hendrickson
Thomas Hussey
Wm. Fisher
Geo. Gessinger
Saverville
Noah
Edwin Furman
Capital Talk on Mitchell Leads in Southeast
A city visitor notes strong grounds for Mitchell across Turner, Hyde, and Beadle counties. Rail observers report Mitchell gaining from Aberdeen to Milbank, while promising testimony from Yankton and Douglas counties supports a major local lead.
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Noble
Perry
Mitchell
Aberdeen
Milbank
Lesterville
Yankton County
Watertown
Douglas County
Pierre
Chris, Fawcett
A. E. Thurston
Harry Jeene
Beadle County
Vermillion
State University
Huron
Yankton
Sioux Falls
Minnesota
Michell
Mitchell Capital Drive Spurs County Voters
The Alexandria Herald argues for Mitchell as the regional capital, insisting a capital in Mitchell would boost settlement, taxes, schools, and wealth across eighteen counties. It notes extensive campaigning, with over twelve thousand dollars already spent and sixty workers canvassing to gauge support.
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Nanson County
Mitchell
Hanson County
Mitchell Pushes Capital Move to Jim River Valley
The Woonsocket News reports a strong Mitchell campaign to locate South Dakota’s capital in the Jim River Valley city of Mitchell. Fifty Mitchell supporters will canvass next week, aiming to influence voters through election day. The C I C is criticized and Mitchell’s odds appear to improve as capital needs and regional development are emphasized.
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Woonsocket News
Mitchell
South Dakota
Jim River
Pierre
Dakota
L. Caylor
Alexandria Herald
Jim Valley
Pertinent Figures for Pierre
Woonsocket News cites official counts showing Hughes County votes drop from 1233 in 1885 to 774 in 1888, arguing population decline and sparse farming around Pierre. Questioning why Pierre claims fertile country yet lacks farms and roadside housing, it calls for clear answers before county voters decide.
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Woonsocket
Hughes County
Pierre
Capital Territory diagram shows party proportions for candidates
Salem Register presents a diagram of the proportion of territory not to go solid for the different capital candidates. The chart highlights how support shifts among contenders and indicates evolving regional alignments within the district.
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Salem
Sioux Falls Out, Mitchell Could Lead Over It
In South Dakota, the absence of Sioux Falls from the race suggests Mitchell may secure a majority over the remaining contender, potentially shifting the political balance in the state contest.
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Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Village spins tale to sway votes in Missouri race
Kimball Graphic claims Mitchell withdrew from the capital race to aid Chamberlain. In fact Mitchell remains far ahead, and the village seems to have lost sight of her in the Missouri contest.
Old Capital Investment stock scheme warned by Woonsocket readers
Men travel the country offering shares or gifts of stock in the Capital Investment company. The warning urges caution and notes the scheme is run by the same men behind the old creamery deal. Farmers recall that past venture and are urged to beware.
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Woonsocket News
Capital Investment Company
Sledgehammer Arguments from Pierre City Coverage
The Pierre Capital voices strong local criticism of Sioux Falls and Mitchell, portraying them as fearful or failing in contrast to Pierre. The piece uses sharp humor to emphasize regional pride and resilience in the town.
Capital location narrowed to Mitchell as best city for state seat
The Black Hills Times notes three finalist towns Mitchell Sioux Falls and Pierre with Mitchell leading due to superior finances accessibility and rail facilities. It argues Mitchell’s fertile central position and merit will win votes from across the state and central South Dakota.
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Oelrich
Black Hills Times
Mitchell
Sioux Falls
Pierre
South Dakota
Black Hills
That Pretty Red Map and Chamberlain Pride
The text notes Chamberlain boasting of a “pretty red map” showing a road from Wheeler to Chamberlain along the Missouri valley, amid debate over costs of Northwestern road-building through bluffs. It paints Chamberlain’s pride in the river island and surrounding rough county, with local voters amused by the village’s pretensions. Tom Ball is quoted about the lack of level land near Chamberlain for a race track.
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Chamberlain
Wheeler
Missouri Valley
Bluffs
Dakota
Tom Ball
Northwestern extensions map shows two SD roads planned
A map indicates two proposed Northwestern railroad extensions in South Dakota with Mitchell as a hub. One would run Mitchell to Wheeler to Stuart Nebraska, the other from Mitchell toward Blunt in Hughes County, possibly terminating at Forest City on the Missouri. Pierre prophets claim another Wheeler to Pierre line. The map suggests a parallel line from Blunt to Forest City is unlikely and doubts profits for Woonsocket stockholders.
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South Dakota
Mitchell
Wheeler
Stuart
Nebraska
Blunt
Hughes County
Forest City
Missouri River
Pierre
Woonsocket Company
Critics Doubt Northwestern Rail Extension to Black Hills
Advocates from Pierre urge a Northwestern railway reach the Black Hills but critics argue corporations invest only when profitable. They cite Indian reservation along the route and insufficient freight to cover costs. They note existing lines already offer longer, more profitable hauls and question paying for a competing route.
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Pierre
Black Hills
Nortwestern
Northwestern
Nebraska Proclaims Quarantine Over Texas Fever Source
Governor Thayer issued a proclamation quarantining Nebraska to prevent cattle imports from Logan and Weld counties Colorado due to Texas fever in that region. The action aims to curb disease spread and protect local herds and agriculture.
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Lincoln, Neb
Thayer
Nebraska
Logan
Weld
Colorado
Nagle Dismissed From Custody By Judge Sawyer
In San Francisco on September 16 Judge Sawyer of the U S circuit court dismissed Deputy Marshal David Nagle from custody in a habeas corpus case. The state’s bill of exceptions was allowed and, pending appeal to the Supreme Court, Nagle was ordered released on his own recognizance with bonds set at 35000 dollars.
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San Francisco
Sawyer
United States Circuit Court
David Nagle
Nagle
United States Supreme Court
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