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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1887
Page
5
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In a note dated April 22 1887 Texas reports its first rain in a year and Texans debate exchanging Dakotas. A New York pension rise kills an old soldier by delight. Haddock trial jurors stand eleven to one for Arendorf leaving observers surprised by the verdict.
The Omaha Yankton rail line would unlock a rich southern Dakota field as nearby towns push for James River valley extension. The Mitchell News notes Dakota gains from rail ties and regional development, while local politics debate county printing contracts and statewide growth efforts amid new rail prospects and upcoming events.
The town urges a coordinated effort to revive a local trade book or form a new association, raise funds for advertising, and target investors and settlers. It argues Mitchell’s advantages in location and railroad access, and calls for immediate action despite citizen indifference.
A proposed large fund raised by general contribution would be disbursed by an executive committee to maximize community benefit. Individual efforts are good, but a broad movement to advance town growth and settlement of the surrounding country is viewed as more valuable.
Alexander Mitchell president of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad company died in New York at the Hoffman house. Cause was heart failure following bronchial pneumonia. Remains will be shipped to Milwaukee in his private car for burial at Forest Home cemetery.
James Craik a 30 year old flour miller has been missing from his boarding house since Monday. He was last seen at midnight in an alley near his boarding place. His pocket book was found blood stained in a lumber pile raising fear of foul play though he had recently drawn 189 dollars from the bank.
A Washington dispatch reports the Supreme Court adding guidance to lower courts on land patents. The ruling reaffirms patents as the highest title against both the United States and private parties, emphasizes careful evidence requirements for fraud suits, and stresses the final receipts as a key basis of title.
In Dakota, Alexandria promotes shade trees as a town-building effort. Contractor Kelsey begins railroad work with fifteen teams. A spur from the Northwestern is planned pending station location. Nicholas Gorten and family depart for Minneapolis for business. A new school bond vote and city election are set for May 3 with quiet political activity.
Brule county commissioners reconsider saloon licenses after four hours of debate. Kimball gains licenses for five saloons while Pukwana blocks licenses, with votes showing district divisions. In Chamberlain, old and new councils clash over licenses. local events include a temperance lecture by Mr Ible and the Chamberlain dramatic club performance Nevada or The Lost Mine. Splendid rains and improving business conclude the item.
Burlington Hawkeye editorial describes the hidden labor behind a daily paper. It notes hundreds of workers and distant sources shaping content. It acknowledges editor judgment, occasional mistakes, and the mass of rejected material unseen by readers.
Alexandria Herald notes Bismarck hopes to become a major jobbing hub via the Interstate Commerce Act framework. Observers suggest the city has long been a central site for large employment projects, with many significant jobs concentrated there in recent years.
The Iowa posts of the Grand Army of the Republic met in the opera house with about 150 posts represented and a large audience. Grand parade led by the Governor's Grays and Company C, Cedar Rapids. over 1000 veterans in line. Contests on state commander, encampment site, and pension questions eyed. actions planned for tomorrow.
In St Ignace Michigan Peter Paquin, noted for five marriages, has just wed the 14 year old daughter of Joseph St Pierre. Paquin’s reputation follows him as the new marriage ends amid threats from the girl’s father and the irate husband of a former partner. Paquin’s past includes a death linked to a former lover and multiple divorces.
In Ohio Republican circles the consensus is that John Sherman now has his strongest chance yet to secure the Republican nomination for president.
New York money market eased with close at 44243 percent on cull. prime paper at 26 percent. Lanes exchange reported bills due 4854 and demand HS.
April 20 report shows cattle receipts at 7,000 head with varying prices for cows bulls mixed stockers and feeders. Texans and Western ranges list prices for cows steers natives and lambs with market moving unevenly and packers bids noted.
April 20 Minneapolis wheat markets show weak bids for No 1 and No 2 grades with May and June futures cited. The report lists patent baker's receipts at 425 440 dollars, wheat shipments totaling 58 000 bushels and flour shipments at 125 000 bushels with 18 000 tons noted.
Prices for flour varieties and winter wheat edge down while rye, oats, and barley hold steady. Pork futures rise as cash markets firm with short ribs and short clear sides noted. dairy products and hides show varied activity across creamery butter and cheese varieties.
Notice of foreclosure sale under a 1887 Davison County mortgage. Herman C Greens and Francis M Greene defaulted on 500 principal with 73.87 interest and 50 attorney fees. Mortgagee Walker Adams will sell the described 160 acre tract at public auction June 6 1887 at 10 am at the courthouse front door Mitchell Dakota Territory. Sheriff O O Stanchfield Auctioneer co-signed by attorney A E Hutchinson.
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