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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1888
Page
1
Gen Philip Sheridan dies at 10:20 p.m. in Massachusetts after heart failure. Funeral plans hinge on wife Mrs Sheridan with embalming completed and body to Washington. ceremonies and national mourning follow at White House and across departments.
The body of Gen Sherman is embalmed and will be taken to Washington by special car on Wednesday. Funeral planned for Thursday or Friday at St Mathew's church with interment at Soldiers' Home grounds, contingent on burial details for his wife and children. Pallbearers include Gen Sherman, Marshal Field, Gen Hawley, Speaker Carlisle, VP Thompson, and others. staff officers and invited attendees listed.
General Sheridan died at 10 20 after slipping into unconsciousness at SIENIMAN'S HOUSE in Washington. Mrs Sheridan Sisters Marian and Justinian and servant Klein were at his bedside. The death prompted grief across Washington as the President sent condolences to the widow and a message to Congress.
New York mourns Gen. Sheridan after Monday death reports. Flags lower citywide as friends expressed deep regret and expected funeral plans. Crook absent in Chicago and Corbin away in Washington amid official notices and arrangements.
The senate adopted resolutions of sympathy on Gen. Sheridan's death with remarks from Senator Edmunds. The House also expressed respect for his memory in Washington on August 7.
President Cleveland's message on Gen. Sheridan's death was read by the clerk and resolutions by the military committee were considered. Remarks were given by Hooker, Cutcheon, and rose venor as Boston observes the loss with half mast flags and plans for a city council extraordinary session.
With Gen Sheridan's death the lieutenant general rank lapses and the army of the United States is led by Major Generals Schofield Howard and Crook. Schofield becomes the senior officer. If Congress creates the lieutenant general post the president would appoint from the major generals. A major general earns 7500 dollars annually.
The article traces Philip H. Sheridan born in Somerset Ohio March 6 1831 to a poor family. It covers his early work as a clerk, cadet at West Point, Civil War service from quartermaster to cavalry command, and his ascent to lieutenant general and then general of the United States Army by act of Congress.
In Washington on Aug 7 a joint resolution by Senator Blair proposed opening negotiations with Great Britain to form a political union with Canada, pending Canadian agreement and British consent, and referred to foreign affairs. Senator Jones's adopted resolution empowers the finance committee to study poverty in cotton mills and report findings and recommendations to the Senate. Senator Palmer introduced a Sheridan widow pension bill set at $%,000 per year, referred to the pension committee.
A Kansas City Blaine club of 120 arrived by special train to New York for the Blaine reception and met Gen Harrison at the Harrison home before departing eastward. In Illinois sea bright July 25 Clinton B Wisk formally accepts the National Prohibition party nomination. New York Democratic HQ distributes over a million campaign documents starting Monday. Aberdeen South Dakota Brown county Prohibitionists form a campaign club for local option election push.
Sumner C. Welch indicted for jury bribing is in Michigan but will return at once and post bail. Gold found on J. B. Wilson land in Marquette with assays from electricity to high values. Strike at Duluth ended with workers returning after settling at $1.75 per day.
A Russian medical military authority claims the minimum height for Russian and French conscripts is about five feet, while most other European nations range from five feet one inch to five feet three inches. This challenges the belief that Napoleon era slaughter left French soldiers the shortest in Europe.
A condensed historical religious study by Rev. D. M. Stearns on Leviticus 16. It outlines Aaron’s roles and garments, sacrifices for himself and the people, the holiest access through Christ, blood disposal, sin offerings, the scapegoat, and the grand result of forgiveness. The piece emphasizes penance, priestly mediation, and the sufficiency of Jesus as high priest and sacrifice.
Chicago Aug. 7 Robrt H Cowdrey United Labor nominee for president says he knows nothing about any Ohio United and Union Labor coalition beyond morning papers. He denies withdrawal rumors and asserts he will not yield his candidacy. The item notes Illinois alliance rumors and election implications.
An 8-year-old son of Duluth resident Asa F. Leopold drowned after falling from a breakwater. Burglars struck the Chequamegon hotel, stealing watches and cash totaling 3150. A farmer near Mallory, Join O'Brien, died after a horse kick. Minnie Grover fractured her left shoulder in Wolsey while riding. Moody county delegates lean Grigsby, amid Gifford sentiment. Mitch ell institute plans and farming talks announced. Two sons of Hans Hanson near Virgil killed by musket discharge. Attorneys filed $25,000 suit against a railroad for Willie Averill’s feet loss in Toronto. Harden County normal school opens with about 200 teachers. Motor in Fayette county reports three drowning party members. Fritz Goss dragged by horse gear and died. Mrs H H Brown arrests in Mason City over suspected poison in food.
The Aberdeen News reports a growing coalition of farmers and professionals opposing Governor Church. They aim to reduce his power and influence the legislature, with Tarden as a trigger for the movement. The plan seeks to trap Church but may not unfold as intended.
The paper criticizes Tlarden for party misalignment and a narrow, extreme mindset. It endorses Marden as a suitable candidate, arguing he embodies balanced public service and aligns with party interests.
A man fined two hundred dollars for contempt of court Thursday had the amount refunded yesterday by various residents of the town who repaid him.
Wills Palmer debates whether Whit will stall it or be No while Gillard and Grigeby contend. Bisux Pails Press hints at Ben Gee’s prominence in the commentary.
Fragmentary report notes Dakota rail lines suffer a sharp downturn this fall with likely reduced service and financial strain across lines. Limited readable details reference operators and regional impact on communities awaiting updates.
A Mitchell County notice announces a real estate sale under legal proceedings. The county court will conduct the sale on a specified morning at a location in Mitchell, describing the premises to be sold and the terms of payment and costs, including the sale’s court authority and related expenses.
The District Court of Davison County issues a sheriff sale notice for a mortgage promissory note on a property in Mitchell City Osayison Dakota Territory. Details include sale time at the front door of the Galt house, August date, and costs of sale borne by the plaintiff.
Testimonials from Yonkers New York and other places praise Ayer's Pills as a cure for rheumatism neuralgia and gout. Users claim permanent relief after months or years of illness and recommend the Pills as safe and effective. Prepared by J C Ayer & Co. and sold by all dealers in medicine.
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