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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1888
Page
5
In Kago on April 4 cutters on all roads return to work after an agreement last night. The boycott against the Burlington is off and freight is flowing back toward the Burlington as lines push to resume communications with the Q.
General manager Miller of the Chicago and Milwaukee road announces that all departmental salaries are restored effective Monday. He says about 5,000 men who were laid off will be recalled as quickly as possible after the stoppage.
In City of Mexico on Sunday around 5 pm a bull ring hosting a crowd caught fire set by prisoners watching the fight. Eighteen burned to death, ten probably dying, about two hundred injured or trampled as bulls ran loose. Prisoners fled amid panicked spectators and ruined the scene.
The Presbytery met in Kimball on Tuesday evening with Rev. T. B. Bough ton of Parker elected moderator for the year. Stated clerk Rev. Carson of Scotland was detained by a washout, so Revs. West and McAlmorn served as temporary clerks. The body plans to stay through Friday as spring work begins. I L Drury, assignee of Owners Bros. hardware, is closing the stock and settling affairs.
Luther J Shaffer was executed by hanging in the county jail yard after being found guilty of killed Isaiah and Norah Colby last August. He slept well last night and ate breakfast. his father and sister bade farewell as religious services concluded. The sheriff led the procession to the gallows and the drop fell at 11 28, death instantaneous.
In Redfield on April 3 the rival Republican factions met at the courthouse to end the county seat feud. A new unified central committee was formed with E. W. Foster of Frankfurt as chairman and John J. Cushing of Ashton as secretary, aiming for one unified vote this fall.
In Bismarck on April 4 two aldermen elected yesterday are ruled ineligible Perkins for insufficient territory residency and McCreary for ward eligibility. Slealy is set to win as a result in the first case, while Charles Kupitz is chosen by three votes in the second. The weather is warm with rapid snow melt and weakening river ice.
Sioux Pauls April 4 The receiver of the defunct Fargo insurance company is discharged after over a year of effort to locate assets totaling 150. Company liabilities reached about 275000.
A Victorian campaign declares the Hood's Sarsaparilla as a reliable medicine to combat impure blood and disease within the body. It claims to defend health, drive the disease from the system, and restore bodily well being for years.
Milwaukee and St Paul striking engineers trigger a complete tie up of suburban service as Michigan Central yards go silent. Jackson Michigan workers ordered to report refuse, citing brotherhood solidarity amid a claimed misrepresentation. Burlington Railway boosts armed protection for property.
Train workers across several lines walked out on April 4 prompting no outbound trains on the St Paul suburban line while Michigan Central switch crews refused to handle Burlington cars. Reports describe derailed Burlington freight engine, protests, and police/pinkerton movements as unions push back against management across Chicago area lines.
Reports of the pope’s illness are exaggerated. fatigue from jubilee duties has left him tired but his mind remains active and he can attend to business.
Paris reports that MM Floquet and De Freycinet are on excellent terms with each other. Although De Freycinet has headed a former ministry, no rivalry or dissension is anticipated between them.
Final decree signed Saturday by Judge Butt denounces an American divorce as illegal and refuses to recognize its validity even when granted in good faith by a foreign court. The ruling places the English high court on record against recognizing such decrees.
Washington April 4 The Supreme Court announced decisions in about six cases none notably important. An order assigns Justice Harlan to the Fourth Judicial Circuit to fill the vacancy caused by Chief Justice Waite's death.
The public lands committee of the house has decided to report bills forfeiting about 40,000,000 acres of the Northern and Southern Pacific land grants and the Ontonagon grant.
The Scottish American Society and Holy Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church face a U S circuit court hearing this month over Rev Walpole Warren who reportedly came to New York from England under a contract to receive 10000 dollars per year The case asks if the minister violated the importation of contract labor law and if so the church would owe a 1000 dollar fine
St Pauls famed Red Caps, longtime champions, announce revival with new management. Local veterans offer services and a stronger lineup will fill vacancies. A partial schedule is set as meetings continue, with plans to tour Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa and possibly Dakota.
A lively Monday game in Charleston tied after eleven innings with Charleston 8 New York 3 and New York 6 Yale 3. New York beat Yale 6 3 in an exhibition. Washington defeated Buffalo 18 4 in an exhibition. Browns beat Detroit 5 3 in New Orleans. Cincinnati nearly shut out Indianapolis 5 1. Baltimore lost to Philadelphia 4 1. Philadelphia defeated Williams College 27 6. Louisville beat Memphis 10 7.
A lively $250 skin gloves prize fight at a Brighton area resort featured Mike Brown of Philadelphia vs Jack Young of New York. Referee Johnny Seagan led the four animated rounds with Brown knocked out in the fourth. The report also notes Sullivan prospects, Kilrain remaining in England, and upcoming Western league meetings with Wichita hosting the schedule session.
St. Paul reports A L Mohler appointed general superintendent of the Manitoba road with effect from last Monday. He has long served as general freight agent for the Manitoba and is noted for his ability in that role.
Minneapolis April 4 The Homeopathic Medical college held its commencement at First Baptist church. Four graduates received their diplomas. Oskaloosa Kansas April 4 A city ticket of women for council and mayor won by 66 votes. The group is described as representative ladies aiming for reform.
Capt. Warren and J. Boscowitz sail today from Victoria to Sitka to attempt bonding their sealing schooners held by American authorities.
Philadelphia hosts a national convention of bookbinders on the first Tuesday in May. Delegates will seek measures to improve the trade and raise professional standards.
Ottawa reports growing complications as the United States weighs pressure to force Canada to add items to its free list under reciprocity. Officials discuss approaches, with rumors of British mediation or American tariff threats. The cabinet meets to debate the issue.
The Iowa Legislature completes a landmark act as the railroad bill is read and adopted unanimously in both houses. Amendments from the senate are largely dropped, with Section 5 sharply debated in conference and Section 24 reconciled to prevent discrimination based on station differences.
Report from London that Gladstone will attack the budget when Parliament meets. He plans an address arguing the chancellor of the exchequer errs in principle by taxing labor rather than luxuries. Many conservatives may oppose the party, risking a budget defeat.
The counting of money in the sub-treasury at New York is finished and correct. Charles J. Canda received an official receipt and the funds were turned over to Judge McCune, the new assistant treasurer. The treasury vault total stands at $168,578,411.
Paris April 4 The Court of Inquiry that retired Gen Boulanger is mocked as its five generals will retire or be permanently shelved before a new ministry rewards their Tirard cabinet service.
Hotel Brighton at Coney Island was moved ten feet on Tuesday morning marking a successful first trial. Crews confirmed the safety of the structure and the operation.
In New York on April 4 excitement rose in political circles over a rumor that District Attorney Fellows sought to negotiate with one exile boodle alderman in Canada. The aim was to obtain testimony for Jacob Sharp's trial to gain immunity from punishment.
The president named an army retiring board in Washington with Maj Gen John M. Schofield Brig Gen S V Benet Maj Robert MacFeely Col J H Baxter and Maj Charles E Greenleaf. The group will meet in Washington Wednesday to examine Maj Gen Alfred H Terry for retirement.
A Sunday riot erupted in Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania's Hungarian Polish quarter as Poles and Hungarians fought into the night. The police were called out and a raid followed a hard fought battle. Policeman Nolan was seriously injured and four Poles and one Hungarian were badly cut, with about twenty others hurt. the outcome for the injured remained grave.
Rumors speak of a serious Pittsburg & Western railroad wreck twenty miles from Pittspork with one or more dead and several injured. Details are sparse as of April 3 in Pittscor, Penn.
Four men were arrested in Hudson Wisconsin after a highway robbery. James O Neil and John Schully were identified as suspects while Iver Nordstrom was lured from the depot and robbed of a sum described as 38h a railroad junction case follows.
The article notes a March that was colder than all but 1867, detailing a snowy season with seven feet one inch of snow by March 31. It reports the first half of the month colder, the coldest day on the 22nd, and forecasts high river levels from snowmelt. A fresh warm spell is needed to hasten spring.
John Paley of Lanark Illinois seeks to establish a National bank at Green Bay Wisconsin. Other items note widespread catarrhal fever and pinkeye among horses in Southern Connecticut, a wage dispute among Cincinnati house painters, and a mass refusal of workers at Spang Chalfant & Co pipe mill in Ilna Penn for nine hours pay.
Counts Von Moltke and others are reported to gain the title of prince. Abysinian chiefs split with Rasagos backing peace while Ras Alula pushes for war. German socialists in Switzerland distribute 150000 amnesty decree copies, 25 held in Leipsic. Spain's government and opposition agree on army reform replacing conscription with universal service.
At Durand Wisconsin on April 4 the city convention nominated a ticket for mayor A Vantrot clerk Christian Bream treasurer P W Goodrich assessor A G Coffin and constables M P Walker David Dewey An opposition ticket will be filed and the campaign is expected to be lively over the next three days.
The jury failed to agree on Welch's guilt of slandering the secretary in the Welch-Vilas case. In Minneapolis on April 4 the panel started Saturday night and returned Monday at 9 am with ballots showing mixed verdicts from four to four to seven to five for conviction.
A fire in Rockville Connecticut destroyed the Second Congregational church valued at 825000, a hardware store in the basement, and a large adjoining business block. Total loss estimated at 100000.
The Supreme Court today issued an order denying the motion previously made for a rehearing of the Maxwell-Preller case.
Jersey City reports a continuing strike at Theodore Smith Brothers iron works with clear danger of a riot as tensions rise among workers and management.
St Paul grain and produce quotations show Wheat No 1 hard at 76c bid, No 1 northern 74c bid, Corn No 2 45c bid, Oats No 2 cash 2.90–3.00. May bids 3c. Flax 1.37. Timothy 2.50. Clover 3.30. Potatoes 80–85c. Eggs 18–20c. Minneapolis futures list No 1 hard April 74?c. May 44c. July 7Wc. No 1 northern April 73c. May 75c 4c, July 74 3/4c. No 2 northern April 70c. May 71 1/4c. July 71 1/4c.
At St Paul Union Stock Yards Receipts reached 109 cars of hogs and cattle as market stayed strong. Morning sales averaged around 195 pounds at about 5.12 per hundredweight while several lots ranged with averages near 226 pounds at 5.25 and 260 pounds at 5.20. Afternoon trade remained lively with steady to good demand and 1,100 to 1,900 pound steer lots noted.
Caicaco April 4 Zeph Davis a colored lad was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the slaying of Maggie Gaughan and sentenced to be hanged.
Adam Volkaratc was hanged in Wilkesbarre at 12 20 p m for the murder of John Brosk committed on August 15 last.
An editorial argues that citizens must obey the law and reject defiance by any bold entrepreneur. It warns that ignoring statutes invites strong public backlash and eventual corrective action, urging lawful reform rather than unlawful resistance. The piece emphasizes that if a law is good it should stand. if bad it should be repealed through proper channels.
Pioneer Press reports Gov. Church sets April 25 for the southern Dakota Arbor Day and May 5 for the northern part, with the forty seventh parallel as the boundary. The ambiguity leaves residents unsure which day to observe while notes may be due on either date. Acting Gov. Teller started the custom, followed by Gov. Pierce and now Gov. Church.
Douglas F. Carlin at the Cheyenne agency denies rumors that Chaska is wealthy or related to Rev. Handford. Indicts he has only an Indian severally right and is three quarters Indian. His father is a Santee half breed and his mother a Santee squaw. Indians doubt Chaska wrote to Mr. Fellows. locals fear Miss Fellows may have little support from him.
The Hotel Brighton, a 160 by 200 foot structure weighing 50 000 tons, was moved back 120 feet and will be shifted 200 feet more. Resting on 120 flat cars across twenty four tracks and drawn by six locomotives, the building moved without a crack or jar. Officials cite sea encroachment as the reason, calling it a remarkable engineering feat.
The Cuicano election yielded a 50 percent turnout. Republicans retained all town offices, while Democrats won only one seat.
Philadelphia April 4 Ex United States Attorney General Benjamin Harris Brewster died this morning at age 87. Brewster who served under President Grover Cleveland earlier held prominent legal posts and was a noted jurist and politician in Pennsylvania.
Palatable cod liver oil remedy named for treatment of consumption scrofula and bronchitis. Physicians report children take it willingly and benefit from its use for debility wasting diseases and chronic coughs.
The product called Mrs Winson’s Soothing Syrup is touted as the prescription of a leading nurse and physician in the United States. It claims forty years of use and universal mother approval for teething children, promising relief from pain and cures for dysentery diarrhoea griping bowels and wind. Price 25c per bottle.
Davison Bros. and Seaman advertise loans on city property with special low interest for long terms on brick or stone business blocks.
Minority report omnibus bill questions justice of conditions amid stark contrasts. Dakota boasts large farms, wheat and oats output, numerous post offices, schools, and institutions, while New Mexico shows smaller populations, higher indigenous and literacy challenges, fewer schools and facilities, and far fewer public institutions.
The Yankton Press notes a territorial law requiring saloons to close at 11 PM and Sundays, once lax enforcement ended with the new city administration. Mayor Teller and Marshal Brennan restored enforcement, provoking saloon opposition seeking special exemption. The row centers on whether the saloons can operate freely, with a verdict expected when polls close Monday and a two hundred vote margin seen as the test of public will.
A Dakota Democrat stated that the convention endorsed Church at Bismarck as a compliment to Grover Cleveland Day, not to Church. Day, the convention’s master spirit, is praised as superior to Church and poised to lead when power is tested.
Armour Tribune notes Mitchell proposes appointing a committee to wait on and welcome incoming land buyers from the east. The query asks if Mitchell has real estate agents, suggesting a local interest in property deals and agents.
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