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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1891
Page
10
The state highlights a vast carpet lineup for buyers seeking variety and value. Dealers tout extensive patterns, colors, and textures across major showrooms and outlets.
A compilation of opinion snippets discusses Minnesota state alliance mailings, hog and mugwump editor jabs, legal actions over wheat in transit, railroads, tariff and finance debates, and political positions across states. It notes Judge Campbell's injunctions, rail interests in the South, and New York Democrats adopting sound finance planks. Melbourne as rain maker is hinted at for Aberdeen fair turnout.
Sam Jones argues in the Atlanta Constitution that even well intentioned reform harms through excess. He compares anti monopoly sentiment to a rabbit hunt balancing dogs and hunts, praising Standard Oil and other trusts for cheap oil and sugar and noting railroads like Vanderbilt and Pennsylvania.
The Lake County Independent is described as about to pass into Democratic hands with the town’s remaining party unable to sustain publication. The piece argues a newspaper cannot thrive by riding a hobby or inflaming prejudices and grievances of any class.
The Keokuk Gate City notes a Labor Day trade display by Coey & Co showing American hogs and pork bound for Germany. It blames the Harrison administration as responsible, claiming no German market existed for Cleveland era products.
The Independent discusses a Minneapolis group called The Railway Employes' Club described as a cat's paw for railroads. It criticizes any organization that aims to advance reformers and portrays the party as boss ridden while claiming concern for laboring men’s interests.
The Ruralist argues prejudice is powerful but thought defeats it as rail connections expand, challenging party lines. The Miller Republican questions Charles Mix’s candidate Pease and criticizes Boss Loucks for pressuring candidates. Tax levy figures are disputed with several counties cited for mills and funding splits.
The piece argues Tammany Hall leads New York's Democratic machine, predicting Gov Hill will secure a third term nomination and let Cleveland control the state delegation next year, delaying his 1896 bid.
J. W. Fowler attorney for the Hary Peak Tin Mining company of Rapid City S D says an English syndicate has bought 300000 of the 1500000 shares offered. He forecasts the company will win the market in large quantities within a year, corroborating recent Black Hills statements by Judge Burns.
The Argus-Leader notes how the McKinley tariff bill spurred New York capital to invest about half a million dollars in the Gallatin Valley Montana, a development with wider implications for the Dakotas. The North West Magazine highlights tariff shifts producing unexpected outcomes across industries including tin and related sectors.
The new tariff raises duties on barley as New York investors strike in Montana’s Gallatin Valley to grow irrigated barley. The Manhattan Company installs canals, elevators, and farms to produce a rich barley harvest, with $500,000 already spent and plans for ten more miles of canal. Prospects point to higher U.S. barley profits, plus Connecticut and Housatonic tobacco growers set to gain millions as Sumatra imports drop.
The platform asserts the Republican party hypocritically backed a prohibition amendment in the legislature then blocked a public submission, pushing a costly special election. It argues prohibition should be decided on its merits, not as a party issue, likening it to police regulation.
The Tyndall Tribune notes Senator Kyle’s planned Mitchell appearance may not occur as the Mitchell Republican labels him a man who sets his mouth going and leaves. He was also advertised at Yankton but did not attend, and there is a likelihood he will not materialize in Mitchell on October 1.
A state paper notes a growing wave of South Dakota wanderers choosing to return to their home state, highlighting a budding movement focused on reconnecting with local roots and communities. The piece frames the trend as just starting, with widespread interest emerging.
The Farmers Alliance in Washington outlines a legislative program for the upcoming Congress. It cites about fifty-five House supporters and four Senators including Peffer, Kyle, Irby, and Vance who align with the Alliance. Key aims include a revised Sub-Treasury bill, land loan measures for farmers, free coinage, government control of railroads and telegraphs, tariff equalization, and abolition of the national banking system.
The South offers rich lands near the Illinois Central line, with early crops fetching high prices. Louisiana and Mississippi towns now ship daily fruit refrigerators and 10 to 20 car loads of vegetables, proving rapid agricultural development. Cheap land near $1 per acre and fast trains to markets enhance profitability for settlers and investors.
Addressed to J J Merry assistant general passenger agent at Illinois Central Railway, the notice discusses the country climate soil character and adaptable products and invites pamphlets on the subject from Manchester.
Lincoln Person, a seasoned convict, escaped from Sheriff Michael and deputies on a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train moving at forty miles per hour. Using a toothpick to pick his handcuffs, he freed himself, leaped from the coach door, and vanished as the train sped toward Philadelphia.
San Francisco officials report a plot by prisoners to blow up the prison with dynamite kill guards and escape. Authorities found dynamite revolvers and cartridges in cells now under solitary confinement and fear more weapons are concealed elsewhere in the facility.
The Victoria report notes the Venture with 1659 skins, Wanderer with 6587 skins, and Pioneer with 1431 skins. The Venture claims white hunters could have boosted its haul, while a fog helped it evade the warship Thetis after Aug 7. Wanderer faced orders to quit, but Pioneer was left unmolested.
A broken muriatic acid bottle at the Anderson Printing company on Adams Street sent fumes through the sixth floor. Fireman Captain Thomas Mullens died six hours after exposure. Others including William Carney Edward Snyon Thomas Carroll William Beverend Thomas O'Connor and Joseph Williams were treated and will recover.
The association adjourned to its annual meeting at Chickamauga on Sept. 25 and 26 after electing W. S. Rosecrans as president General H. M. Gist as corresponding secretary General J. W. Steele as recording secretary and General J. S. Fullerton as treasurer Ex governor R. A. Alger of Michigan was chosen as orator for the next gathering to be held at Chickamauga.
Experts Heins and Whelen continue the examination of the suspended Keystone bank books. Receiver Yardley has no notice that Faunce and Brown will resume inquiry. they were not present and may wait until next week. Nathan E. Wright, Lynn shoe dealer, has disappeared amid rumored financial trouble and public opinion asks restraint until facts emerge. Charles W. Scram, Deer ing company agent, shot himself after arrest on embezzlement charge. about $2000 short in accounts, recovery doubtful.
Rio Granpeu City Texas Sept 21 news reaches that revolutionists have broken and are marching toward the river Lieut Swain and a detachment of United States troops with Sheriff Shelly have left to intercept them Notorious Female Pickpocket Arrested Boston Sept 19 Catherine Armstrong alias Dowd Creston and Saunders arrested here She is said to have served time in Philadelphia New York St Louis and Chicago.
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