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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1889
Page
1
The piece extols Mitchell as a superior capital site citing central population location, rail access on major lines, proximity to the Black Hills, flood free dry elevation, health and drainage, and educational prospects. It includes quotes from the Huronite and Canton News urging rivals to present arguments.
The Milwaukee line debate between Chamberlain and Mitchell crowns the fight for the capital. Mitchell claims strength over Sioux Falls and urges voters across Yankton and surrounding counties to back her, arguing regional support can seal the choice. Chamberlain bets on Milwaukee Road backing to swing the vote.
The Huronite jokes about fooling Mitchell’s editor Ralph into thinking Mitchell is in the capital race. The piece urges looking ahead to see Huron in the distance under the wire, noting the humor echoes from the Huronite.
The Sioux Falls Press declares its campaign conduct square and honorable and warns rivals that fraud will be punished in the contest for the state capital. It challenges Mitchell to explain accusations of a Black Hills route claim and a $5 vote bribery scheme while defending Sioux Falls as a steadfast ally to fair towns.
The piece argues Yankton’s growth stems from its Chicago Milwaukee line connection and the James River valley development since 1879. It credits Mitchell and Yankton rail ties for regional immigration and asserts Sioux Falls’ growth won’t drive settlement in Yankton county or westward. The Republican endorses the Yankton Press view.
The Republican endorses Judge Edgerton A Wardall Moody idgerton and Pickler as a strong South Dakota delegation. Moody and Edgerton are seen as fair representatives for farmers and all citizens. The piece notes the state’s political infancy and future chances for other deserving men.
The article urges a last week push, urging 2000 Mitchell supporters to work day and night. It frames victory as an assured fact and emphasizes rallying voters to choose Mitchell aligned with the local railway system over a distant rival. It ends with a Latin phrase signifying a decisive moment.
Erickson visited Wednesday to promote Mitchell-for-the-capital arguments as supporters in the county grow. Howard Press notes Mitchell-for-the-capital boosters and Cash Goold are among the converts, with a separate vote showing Mitchell receiving the largest tally and sentiment rising against capital fakirs.
Letcher Blade argues Mitchell should become the capital. He says Sanborn county residents near Mitchell see higher land values if the capital settles there and urge settlers to occupy vacant land. With the capital, farm land near Mitchell would rise in value, boosting local business and property values.
Alexandria Herald argues voters will choose the capital location by self interest, asserting Mitchell has strong local support and campaign funds, while critics claim she cannot win. The piece presses readers to focus on immediate elections and local impact.
Kimball Graphic argues the capital site for the new state narrows to Mitchell Pierre and Sioux Falls. It notes other towns vote mainly for advertising and prestige, while the three leading cities vie for actual influence. Jerre leads early but Woonsocket’s action weakens Vierres chances as Mitchell gains support.
The stockholders vote shows her rising influence and rapid traction among rivals and supporters alike. Local talk centers on moving the capital to Mitchell, seen as beneficial to areas tied to the Milwaukee road by improving regional access and development.
Seven leading Dakotans traveling across the state found the only practical route through Mitchell. Gov. Mellette, Judge Gifford, Maj. Pickler, Col. King, Judge Shannon, Editor Taylor, and Judge Edgerton all used Mitchell as a transit hub on their stumping tours, reinforcing Mitchell as a central access point for political activity statewide.
South Dakota coverage notes Mitchell favored over Sioux Falls for the capital amid county sentiment. Residents of Hanson and Chamberlain area rail against Huron and Sioux Falls while Indians en route to a Flandrau camp meet wear Mitchell badges. Railroad politics and King’s speech patterns draw scrutiny as Chamberlain hopes linger.
In a move that counters the Sioux Falls Press claim about the interior route, Judge Gideon Moody of Deadwood traveled via Mitchell on his way home from Redfield. He stated the Mitchell path is the shortest and quickest, not Sioux Falls, disproving the paper’s favored route.
R E Brown of White Lake announced the Mitchell Capital Club to back placing the state capital at Mitchell. On the 18th a seven member committee organized the club with twenty five initial supporters, later reaching seventy two signers by yesterday noon.
Men of the place and the Mitchell Capital Club of White Lake have become a potent agency in Mitchell's interest in western Aurora. The report notes the club’s growing influence and efforts to align local activities with regional development goals.
The Harrison Globe questions any county gain from placing the capital at Pierre and doubts a Northwestern railroad through Douglas County. The Plankinton Beacon says Chamberlain may withdraw in favor of Mitchell as the Milwaukee road pushes for a capital on its line.
Judge G C Moody, visiting, urges irrigation committee action as key to South Dakota growth. He says state gains would include powered factories, a strong home market, and vast farm prosperity if water resources are developed. He cites a 200 gpm well at Letcher irrigating up to 5000 acres and notes Watertown and Mitchell as capital contenders.
The Hedfield candidate withdraws to back Huron with Mitchell likely to follow Chamberlain. The piece notes weak chances Chamberlain has to secure the capital. It mentions Huron preparing 2000 visitors for the state fair next Thursday and jokes about defending its historic capital park.
Huron announces a hoped for favorable sentiment shift in Brookings county along the Northwestern line. After ten years of a capital campaign, the town aims to gather local backing and momentum on its project at home.
The Yankton term of the supreme court likely will be extended this week as six judges face election in their districts. The outcome could affect proceedings across multiple jurisdictions.
John J. Mc Llvame and Son assigned this afternoon in Louisville to benefit their creditors. The whisky firm has operated here for twenty five years and stands as surety for Mattingly and Sons for 103000 dollars. They can pay about sixty five cents on the dollar.
Attorney General Miller says the United States lacks jurisdiction over Creek Nation funds after Congress appropriated 2 280 857 dollars for land release. Most of the money forms a permanent fund for the Indians with 470 000 used to pay an Arkansas bank note and the remainder disbursed per Creek council direction.
In Minneapolis the Iron Exchange bank at Hurley Wisconsin was robbed of 39,805 dollars. The thief opened the vault using known combination while a cashier and an assistant were believed to be in possession of it. The money was sent to pay miners at the Oakland and Germania mines, but 1,805 dollars was left and no trace of the robbers was found. The United States express company suffered a heavy loss.
The first annual convention of the Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors wrapped up in Los Angeles on Sept 21. George W. Howard of Evansville Indiana was elected grand chief for the next year and Toledo Ohio will host the next session.
Lawrence Massachusetts September 21 Major Merrill telegraphs Major Warner in Washington to withdraw his name from all consideration for the office of pension commissioner.
Notice invites bids to furnish 40 tons of coal for Davison county with bids due by 12 oclock noon October 7 1889 at the auditor's office. The auditor provides bid forms and reserves the right to reject any or all bids. R T Robinson Mitchell Sept 9 Auditor.
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