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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1904
Page
10
Dakota University prepares for a vigorous fall term with doors opening Wednesday. The faculty met, enrollment starts, and new and returning students anticipate arrivals and receptions. I J Evans arranges board and dining space as renovations promise improved facilities and lower rates.
A Mitchell delegation of at least 1300 arrived by special train to Yankton for the State Fair on Capital Day. The parade featured the Mitchell band and visiting ladies with umbrellas, drawing strong cheers as Mitchell supporters dominated attendance and coverage, while Pierre sent 200 followers you but failed to surpass Mitchell. The day ended with races, livestock parades, and county exhibits showing Mitchell’s strong political and social impact on Yankton.
Mitchell residents and visitors filled the streets in a bold parade to advocate Mitchell as the capital. A multi-band procession marched from Broadway to Third Street, with red, white and blue parasols and the chant Vote for Mitchell for Capital fueling the display.
O M Oshbon spoke in Center ville last week for a state paper and told the Chronicle he favors Mitch ell first last and always. He withdrew from the capital fight to avoid political publication and still keeps mum on the capital question.
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