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Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1889

Page

3

Welcome Wanderers Arrive with Flags for Baseball Tourists

New York prepares a grand reception for returning ball players arriving on the Adriatic and Laura M Stalin with jubilant displays. A Brooklyn game between New York and Brooklyn teams follows, then a Delmonico banquet with about 250 guests including Mayor Grant Governor Hill and Mark Twain.

New York Laura M. Stalin Pier No. 8 North River Starin Star'n Stalin Fifth Avenue Wanderers Pier Brooklyn Ball Grounds Brooklyn Palmer's Digby Bell DeWolf Hopper Chicagos All America Ward Delmonico’s Yare Grant Dewitt Ray Hill Bulkeley Connecticut Chauncey M., Depew Mark Twain Mr. Howland DeWolf Tropper Daniel Dougherty

New York Firm Faces Smuggling Charge Across Big Scale

Allard & Sons of Paris and 304 Fifth Avenue New York are accused of large scale smuggling. Goods used to substitute silk and tapestries for hair in antique furniture to dodge duties. A Vanderbilts portrait and a Rembrandt were concealed in furniture. Agent Paul Roulez admits irregularities. loss to government estimated around 50,000 to 250,000 dollars.

New York Allard & Sons Paris Fifth Avenue Paul Roulez Alphonze L. Blossier

Poisoned stock scare rocks Ridgedale and two towns

In Ridgedale Tenn a White Caps scare led to deliberate poisoning of A K Caps horses and cattle with strychnine found in feed troughs and water. Authorities pursue unknown villains amid heightened fear. Also at Parkerburg W Va on the same day John Justice a Hatfield kin attempted to kiss a lady on a steamer Spenlock, clerk John Hamilton was killed, Justice fled with revolver drawn.

Tennessee Chattanooga Tenn Ridgedale White Caps A. K. Caps Caps Parkersburg W. Va John Justice Hatfield Spenlock Big Sandy John Hamilton Justice

Mulholland Seeks World Lightweight Title Challenge

San Francisco on April 6 reports champion Australian lightweight George Mulholland challenging any man worldwide weighing 130 to 143 pounds. He vows to claim the world lightweight title if unaccepted within 30 days. Mulholland recently drew with Billy Mahon after an eighty eight round bout.

Mulholland San Francisco Apri George Mulholland Australia Billy Mahon

Stanley Report Believed by Officials on March Route

Brussels April 6 officials fully believe Stanley's march report though surprised Emin Bey left the lake provinces. Reported 6,000 tusks of ivory with the explorers valued at 8,000,000 francs.

Stanley Brussels Emin Bey

Clarkson's Son Appoints Private Secretary in Iowa

Washington dispatch reports Cooker F. Clarkson of Iowa named private secretary to his father. United Press editor Walter P. Phillips reveals he is drafting an extensive historical work to be published in the fall by a prominent New firm, adding intrigue to the press circle.

Carkson Washington Wraniger Phillips United Press Walter P. Phillips

York house work praised for typography and talent

The passage praises Mr. Phillips for a ninely illustrated work with high quality typography. It notes his literary talent and business ability and predicts an attractive, popular result. It cites his fiction as high class, brilliancy, and originality, and suggests he will be a successful historian.

York House Phillips

A Home in Oklahoma colony planned by Washingtonians

Washington officials report a movement to establish a new township in the Oklahoma country. About 100 ex-Union soldiers are expected to join, with rapid applications from department clerks. An advance guard will depart April 20 on a Baltimore and Ohio special train carrying delegations from Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and other cities.

Washington Oklahoma Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Baltimore Philadelphia

Convicts Set to Manufacture Binding Twine

Springfield NL April 6 Senator Chapman urges legislation to allow the state penitentiaries to produce binding twine for farmers. The aim is to disrupt the binding twine trust and provide work for prisoners. The Senate adopted Chapmans resolution directing penitentiary commissioners to study plant costs and report soon.

Springfield Chapman Penitentianes Senate Penitentiaries

Georgia Alliance Adopts Cotton Cloth Baling Resolution

The Georgia State Farmers alliance passed a resolution requiring every bale of cotton produced by alliance members in Georgia to be wrapped in cotton cloth rather than jute bagging. The move affects about 100,000 farmers and may spur new cotton factories in the state, with cloth to be produced in the South.

Atlanta Georgia State Farmers’ Alliance Georgia South

Cleveland party arrives in Jacksonville for breakfast visit

The Cleveland delegation traveled by steamer from Enterprise arriving at 3 a.m. They stayed aboard until 8:30 before a long line of carriages escorted them to breakfast at the St. James Hotel. A basket of flowers with Mrs. Cleveland's initials rested before the ex president who expressed pleasure. The group enjoyed a city drive afterward.

Jacksonville Fla Cleveland Enterprise St. James Hotel

Annual G P O discharge reduces government printing office staff

Washington April 6 The reduction of force at the government printing office followed congress adjournment with about fifty employees discharged. Further discharges will occur gradually until staffing matches workload, causing commotion in the office as is customary.

Washington Government Printing Office Congress

President plans fishing trip with Windom this April

Washington dispatch says the president intends to take a brief fishing excursion in early April. He told several friends before Senate adjournment that he plans to travel to the Chesapeake on a revenue cutter with Secretary Windom for two or three days. Details remain unpublished.

Washington Senate Chesapeake Windom

Washington Light Infantry to Parade Under Original Flag

Charneston S C April 6 The Washington light infantry of this city will participate in the New York centennial pageant marching under the original crimson battle flag of Col William Washingtons cavalry. The flag saw action at Cowpens and Eutaw Springs and remains the only revolutionary standard usable in a parade.

Charneston Washington Light Infantry New York William Washington Cowpers Eutaw Springs

Beecher's Leg Amputated After Train Accident

Brooklyn April 6 Rev. Dr Edward Beecher who fell under a train had his left leg amputated this morning at Seney hospital. He is in good spirits and, given his fine constitution, may recover though the shock is severe for many at eighty five.

Beecher Brooklyn Edward Beecher Seney Hospital

Congressman Ryan Resigns for Mexico Appointment

Toorka Kan April 6 Governor Humphrey has received by telegraph Thomas Ryan's resignation as member of congress from the Fourth district Ryan was appointed minister to Mexico A special election will be called at once German Ships for Samoa Ikull April 6 The Habicht and the Wolf ordered from Cape of Good Hope to Is2n0a to replace vessels lost in the recent hurricane

Ryan Toorka Kan Humphrey Thomas Ryan Congress Fourth Congressional District Mexico Samoa Ikull Habicht Cape of Good Hope

Robert Lincoln to Return as Minister to England

Washington April 6 Robert T Lincoln minister to England said in an interview he would start for his post in about six weeks.

Robert Lincoln Washington Robert T. Lincoln England

Miss Ide Arrives as Mrs Harrison’s Guest at White House

Miss Ide Murphy daughter of a St Paul physician has arrived in Washington as a guest of Mrs Harrison at the White House. The visit begins in early April with Mrs Harrison hosting the guest in the capital.

Salisbury's Candidate Rejected in Lords Vote

London April 5 in the house of lords members elected Earl Morley chairman of committees by a vote of 95 to 77, rejecting Lord Balfour of Burleigh, Salisbury's candidate for the office.

Salisbury London House of Lords Earl Morley Lord Balfour Burleigh Lord Salisbury

Trustees named for Bismarck penitentiary ap pointed by Mellette

Governor Mellette names a five member board of trustees for the Bismarck penitentiary. The appointees are Alex McKenzie of Bismarck R. M. Tuttle of Mandan John Hagegart of Fargo John Simons of Valley City and P McHugh of Langdon. The prior board appointed by Governor Church had resigned.

Bismarck Pen Bismarck N. D Mellette Alex Mclenzie R. M. Tuttle Mandan John Hagegart Fargo John Simons Valley City P. McHugh Langdon Church

Burglars Ransack Catholic Church at Eau Galle Wis

Burglars broke into the Catholic church of Eau Galle and ransacked the interior and emptied the poor box before fleeing unseen. In Minnesota Arbor Day, Gov Merriam proclaims Arbor Day on Friday April 26.

Eau Gallve Wis Eau Galle Minnesota Pau Merriam

Senator Davis and party visit Charleston for day

Senator Davis and Mrs. McKee arrived in Charleston on Thursday morning and spent the day touring the city with local escorts before departing for Florida in the evening. The party included accompanying aides and arrived from Washington, D.C. for a brief visit amid stops around the capitol area.

Charleston D. C Davis Pays

Settlers Defeat Eviction Try on Des Moines River Lands

United States marshals attempting evictions on Des Moines river lands were met by armed settlers who outnumbered officers and forced retreat. Marshal Desmond from Dubuque will be asked for help, while Sheriff Adams and a posse pursue conspiracy arrests but delay action until the outbreak subsides.

Fort Dona Iowa United States Des Moines Desmond Dubuque Adams

Forty Shots Fired by Des Moines River Settlers

A U S marshal and posse guiding eviction at the Litchfield lands near Webster City faced about forty shots from a hazel brush thicket. None of the deputies were hit. the assailants used improvised firearms and fled after the retreating posse, which held writs but carried only revolvers.

Des Moines Iowa Blake Litchfield Lands Des Moines River Webster City

Prairie fires devastate South Dakota and Iowa towns

Across South Dakota and adjacent states on April 6 fires destroyed homes and farms. Yankton county reports losses near 150000 dollars with about seventy five farmers homeless, many without insurance. Douglas county saw a fatal blaze that claimed Mrs Cline, age 70. An appeal for aid flowed from Aberdeen to Leola, Oak. Additional items note silver discovery near Fort Depar, heavy life insurance held by Edward Allis, a Waterloo bank robbery, and Governor Thayer vetoing the livestock sanitary commission bill.

South Dakota Yankton Yankton County Jamesville Chicago Wisconsin Woods Armour Douglas County William Cline Cline E. W. Cline

New Court House Finished in St. Paul

The New Court House, the Handsomest and Closeliest In the Northwest, finished in St. Paul Ramsey County, stands completed and ready for use. Citizens may point with pride to a structure that will remain a majestic monument to liberality and enterprise long after the generation that erected it has passed away. The building presents an upcoming landmark in the local skyline.

St. Paul Ramsey County

Modern Romanesque Building Elevates City Skyline

A new city landmark showcases a modern Romanesque design with a 250 foot tower, 16 foot cornice, and 240 by 108 foot footprint. Five bells will chime from the tower as a clock arrives soon, while interior finish emphasizes elegance and simplicity.

Timed for St Paul City Hall Seth Thomas Clock

The Seth Thomas Clock company in Thomaston Conn will deliver a giant chiming clock for St Paul Minns city hall. It features a two second pendulum weighing 700 pounds with gravity escapement, four ten foot illuminated dials, automatic gas for ignition, and a 100 pound hammer striking a 5250 pound bell. Westminster chimes toll on four bells, the largest weighing 3500 pounds.

Thomaston, Conn Seth Thomas Clock Company New City Hall St. Paul Minn America Denison

Minnesota House Debates Reapportionment and Voting Measure

In St Paul on April 5 the senate read the reapportionment bill for the first time and placed it on general orders amid expected partisan struggle. Senator Pope's bill allowing county commissioners to buy headstones for soldiers passed under suspension. Debates touched Durant civil service measure, Ives $10,000 aid to Third Minnesota, and Australian voting system discussed in sections. Afternoon session focused on local and minor bills.

Minnesota St. Pau House Senate Pope United States Durant Judiciary Committee Ives

Deadwood works raises funds to rebuild

The treasurer of the Deadwood Reduction Works reports in the East that four thousand shares have been placed and rebuilding will start soon. The news is celebrated as a boost to mine development and Hills prosperity.

Deadwood Reduction Works Drapwood M. D Deadwood Reduction Works Company

Rumors of player sales and ship launch in Cleveland

It is rumored Wise and Morrill of the Boston club sold to the Washingtons and Ward may join the Bostons. The Cayuga a steel steamship costing about 30000 was launched Tuesday at Cleveland owned by Lehigh Valley. Fire in a three story block at Janesville Wis Tuesday did about 25 damage to stock and water damage of 10000. Amanda Lasater and husband Monroe of Bollinger county Mo sacrificed their child expecting resurrection in three days. Political circles discuss Lord Randolph Churchill prompting Tories to split Liberal-Unionists and Tories. A meteor dazzled Portland crossing the sky for fifteen seconds seen also in Tacoma. Mrs Camilla Raffa of Philadelphia sent husband to work with poisoned fish then eloped with Frank Sevarro. two neighbors sickened. The English social question gains prominence in elections. Infield speakers focus on poor relief. Emperor William appoints Herr Schmidt as private banker after Ay with Banker Cohen failure. Mannheim students jailed four months for dueling. North German Gazette notes Geffcken affair would not have been prosecuted if only he was implicated.

Wise Morrill Boston Club Washingtons Ward Bostons Cayuga Cleveland Ohio Lehigh Valley Transportation Company Janesville Wis Amanda Lasater Monroe Bollinger County Lord Randolph Churchill Birmingham Portland Oregon Tacoma Wash Camilla Raffa Philadelphia Frank Sevarro Raffa Infield

President Harrison appoints territorial residents to offices

Chits Mix News notes the president favors appointing men who reside in the territories. The Dakota region, including South Dakota, has many bright, capable men in both major parties ready to fill territorial offices.

Harrison Dakota South Dakota Union

It Must Come Via Mitchell Missouri Pacific extension to Huron discussed

Assurances come from reliable sources that there is more than wind behind the proposed Missouri Pacific line from Omaha to Huron. Company agents continue quiet work in Omaha as the road’s progress is eagerly awaited by Dakota residents.

Missouri Pacific Omaha Huron Dakota

Giffords Ambition in Aberdeen Voice Endorsement

The final issue of the Hureka Voice nominates Judge Gifford for the state supreme court. Editor Barnard, a close friend, likely endorses based on knowledge of his ambition.

Aberdeen News Hureka Voice Gifford Supreme Court Barnard the Voice

What Ne Did Say Ex Gov Church Says

In a recent interview I was misquoted as hoping Republicans of Dakota would treat Governor Mellette better than Democrats. I said I trusted Dakota Democrats would treat Mellette better than I was treated by Republicans there.

Church Dakota Gov Mellette Gov. Mellette

Flaherty Murder Trial Opens In Huron

A jury was secured and the Fla herty murder trial opened this afternoon. Four prosecution witnesses, including May Munson and Miss Bowman, testified on the shooting at tie Wilson last August. Miss Munson recounted the events while Flaherty watched closely and smiled. His only relative present is a younger brother.

Huron Flaherty May Munson House Flaherty Attie Wilson Miss Munson

A Railway Magnate's Sudden Death

James Callery president of the Pittsburg and Western railway died suddenly at his East End residence on Highland avenue at 8 45 this morning. Heart disease is given as the cause. He attended to business yesterday as usual and hosted a house warming last night at his new home.

Pittsbura James Callery Pittsburg and Western Railway Highland Avenue East End Sual

Market Quotations and Standard Oil Pipeline Plan

Market quotations from St Paul and Chicago lists prices for wheat corn oats rye flour and byproducts with bid and asked figures. In Toledo it is reported Standard Oil has leased land to build an eight inch pipeline over 100 miles from Cygnet to Cleveland to refine Ohio oil alongside Pennsylvania product.

St. Paul Northern Timothy Hay Standard Oil Toledo Ohio Standard Oil Company Cygnet Cleveland Pennsylvania Oil

Red Hot Fight and Local Capital Debate in South Dakota

Red hot fight over the location of the new South Dakota capital appears as Pierre business men display "Pierre for the capital" in red on shirts and carry soil boxes. The piece quotes L P Bardwell praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and lists a range of J H McLean medical products for coughs, digestion, and blood purification with prices.

Fargo South Dakota Pierre

Vetoed Clemency Action Shocks Connecticut Senate

Governor Bulkeley vetoed the joint resolution commuting the death sentence of John J. Swift. The message was laid on the table on motion by Senator Hail of Willimantic after Senate assembly.

Hanrtrorp Conn Senate Bulkeley General Assembly John J. Swift Hail Willimantic

Navy Accepts Gunboat Yorktown at League Island Yard

The secretary of the navy formally accepts the gunboat Yorktown now at League Island navy yard. Acceptance is subject to reservations of 20000 dollars, 5000 dollars until completion of the electric light plant, and 2500 dollars for six spare propeller blades.

Washington Secretary of the Navy Yorktown League Island Navy Yard

Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Boost for Body and Mind

An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as rapidly delivering vigor to all body parts. It asserts fatigue fades, blood is purified and enriched, the stomach gains tone, kidneys and liver are invigorated, and the brain becomes refreshed for work.

Hood

No Use for Mugwumps in Fargo Argus

Governor Mellette meets expectations of friends and performs well as governor. He is a Republican and shows no use for mugwumps, signaling steadfast party alignment.

Fargo Mellette

Noble Is All Right Says Secretary On Pensions

Secretary Noble told Washington Post that Corporal Tanner new pensions commissioner is not more radical than he appears. He backed removing incompetent Democrats for Republican replacements and supports firing 150 Democrat special examiners at the end of the current term.

Noble Washington Post Corporal Tanner Pensions Iise

Swayne's Ointment Advertises Piles Treatment

A historic advertisement claims Swayne's Ointment relieves itching and bleeding from piles, soothes moisture and pain, heals ulceration, and removes tumors in most cases. Sold by AI druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Dr. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia.

Swayne Swayne & Son Philadelphia

Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Endorsed by Lawrence Shop

Barber Bros of Lawrence Kansas praise Ballard’s Horehound Syrup for superior cough relief and long life benefits. The ad claims it cures consumption and all throat chest and lung afflictions and offers a free trial bottle at K. E. Gale’s drug store.

Messrs Barber Bros Lawrence Kansas Ballard K. E. Gale

Pretty Women Herbal Pills Ad

An advertisement touts Williams Australian herb pills claiming they improve complexion and energy. It promises clearer color, brighter eyes, and a revived appearance, with a 25 cent price at Gale's.

Gale’s

Electric Bitters Endorsements From Indiana and Ohio Dru gists

W D Sult of Bippus Indiana testifies that Electric Bitters are the best remedy with relief in every case and a six bottle cure for rheumatism of ten years. Abraham Hare of Bellville Ohio calls it the best selling medicine in twenty years. Thousands attest to cures for liver, kidney, and blood diseases. Only fifty cents a bottle at Scallin's drug store.

W.d.sult Bippus Ind Abraham Hare Bellville Ohio Scallin

Guocklen’s Arnica Salve Ad Claims Several Ailments

An old advertisement touts Guocklen’s Arnica Salve as the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded priced at 25 cents per box and sold by S H Scallin.

S. H. Scallin

Woman's Discovery Brings Relief from Consumption

A county woman endured seven years of illness and a brutal cough before Dr King’s New Discovery allegedly cured her. Mrs Luther Lutz reportedly slept after one dose and found miraculous relief. Wright’s Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla advertised for curing diseases, with free trial offers from Scallin’s drug store.

Dr. King Luther Lutz Hamrick & Co Shelby, N.C Scallin’s

Cham Ourlain Cough Remedy for Children Sold Here

There is no danger in giving Cham Ourlain's Cough Remedy to children as it contains no injurious substance. It is claimed unequaled for colds and croup and is liked by children. For sale by 5.11 Seallin.

L P. Bardwell Marion (Lowa Chamberlain S. H. Scallin Chamourlain’s Seallin

Castoria Recurs Verses from a Lamenting Rhyme

A nostalgic verse recalls giving Castoria to a sick child and later to a growing miss and her own children. The refrain links care and comfort through generations, reflecting a bygone era in a concise nursery rhyme style.

Castoria

Swayne's OLIOTMENT Promises Cure for Eczema and Itch

An old advertisement touts Swayne's OLIOTMENT as a guaranteed remedy for eczema, salt rheum, ringworm, piles, sores, and all scaly itchy skin eruptions with no internal medicine needed. It claims the treatment is potent, effective, and inexpensive, appealing to readers seeking a simple solution.

Swayne

Chamberlains Cough Remedy and Pain Balm Promoted

Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised for prompt relief of coughs and colds with a few doses. Chamberlains Pain Balm claimed to stop rheumatic pain after one application, priced 50 cents per bottle and sold by S H Scallin. Dr J McLeans Strengthening Eye Salve offered at 26 cents a box for eye ailments. McLean Volcanic Oil Liniment advertised for stock care to prevent farmer losses.

J.H. McLean J. H. McLean Chamberlain H. Scallin

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