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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1900
Page
11
The piece notes Golden Rule Jones backing Bryan, critiques prophesied job losses for traveling salesmen, and discusses Bryan’s acceptance letter on finance and imperialism. It reports a coal strike with 100000 miners out and potential price rises, plus Roosevelt’s electroution case and Senator Pettigrew’s reaction.
The article argues fusionists misled voters about Gov. Roosevelt’s state tour as Bryan plans a brief visit from Elk Point to Aberdeen. It questions Towne’s credibility, notes Gamble and Kittredge as unlikely senate picks, and predicts Pettigrew’s successor by January with Preston, Gamble or Stover as options for Republicans.
In a letter of acceptance Mr. Bryan states the democratic party does not attack honest wealth or legitimate business but condemns corporations entering politics and trying to control government instruments. He singles out Croker VanWyck and their ice trust as drawing their own conclusions from the remark.
William Campbell, described as a swarthy half breed, escaped from the Sioux Falls penitentiary on July 5 and was captured in Sioux City by two detectives. Previously arrested for stealing apparel and jewelry at Wm Koch’s hotel, he evaded authorities after his July escape but was recaptured after district officers tracked him across the state and finally seized him. Campbell expressed regret to the Sioux City Journal and said he wished to return to finish his sentence.
Students crowd the hill south of town for the university’s opening day as Dr. Graham enrolls attendees and assigns classes. Enrollment reaches 140, ahead of last year. Faculty changes include Theodore Graham for Latin and Greek and E W Engatrom for English rhetoric and oratory.
A new meeting of Republicans at India's store club rooms organized the Prosperity Pree ton Republican Club of Davis County. H C Pree ton opened, Dr R F Dundass chaired, H C Clark secretary. members eligible from 16 up. Officers elected include President Dr F Dundass and Vice President Thos Fullerton with a growing council and township representation planned. Committees to improve rooms and heating were appointed.
A prison escapee uses liberty to flee toward Yankton claiming concern for his wife and family. police suspect him in cattle thefts linked to his time near Yankton. The piece then critiques dyspepsia remedies and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery, touting permanent cures and a mailed 1008 page People's Common Sense Medical Advisor available for 21 stamps.
On September 15 18 22 and 29 the C St P M O Ry offers round trip excursion tickets to Hot Springs South Dakota at one fare plus 2 dollars. Tickets available these dates with final return limit October 31 1900. A red heifer calf strayed from Jos Korosba's property five miles west of Mitchell.
The university introduces a full faculty roster including Dr. W. S. Graham in Philosophical Sciences Professor T. A. Duncan History and Political Sciences L. A. Stout Mathematics and Pedagogy James Rothenberger Modern Languages Edward L. Fullmer Natural Sciences William A. Shurtleff Commercial Department Myrtle Lee Music Florence Starr Art Frances Haney Shorthand and Typewriting. Miss Lane resigned from the Slocution and Physical Culture departments due to ill health.
Dakota University plans a stronger athletic push with Frank Norton as football coach and Ed Phosphant as physical director. Norton led Vermillion to a tough schedule, while Phosphant, a Chicago athlete, will join as hall team member and campaign supporter. The campus club will meet weekly to boost fundraising and public presence, with aims to recruit many members and energize Republican campaigns in Davison County.
The Capital prints in supplement today President McKinley’s letter of acceptance. The document outlines Republican party principles and shows the president addressing the people on current issues with clear forthrightness.
Doctors link most fainting and fainting spells to stomach disorders, urging digestion for health. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claims to digest what you eat and relieve indigestion quickly and permanently.
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