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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1887
Page
4
The paper lists subscription rates and advertising prices while noting free obituaries and wedding notices. It reports on Kansas flooding and drought threats, railroads spreading strain, and Manitoba railroad tensions affecting Dakota emigration. Political tensions include mugwumps and President Cleveland.
The Democratic majority in Kentucky fell by about 15000 over two years to around 26000, a shift that dampens expectations of a strong Republican rise.
The Minnesota editor suffers a rough blow as his wife elopes with a Methodist preacher. The scandal grows since she also took the editor’s newspaper mileage for their travel, amplifying the financial and reputational damage.
The appointment of Dr James Roane to be the surgeon of the Milwaukee company at Yankton places an accomplished and deserving young physician in a position where he can add to his reputation and his income at the same time while it insures the best of service to the company.
The Pioneer Press quotes a semi authentic interview with President Cleveland showing possible Dakota travel this fall. The plan predated the invitation to Mitchell territorial fair and if he visits Dakota he will meet many residents in Sioux City.
Clerical oversight led to missing mentions of ladies in press compliments for the territorial fair. Management plans to recognize passes for wives or lady friends of reporters, whether written or not, and extend maximum courtesy to newspaper men for the fair’s success. An article from the Yankton Press supports J. J. Hill of the Manitoba system keeping promises, countering Duluth, Watertown & Pacific speculation.
Francis Murphy comments on Texas defeat of prohibition saying the south is waking up morally while northern efforts mix with politics and fail. He advocates high license to reduce saloons and save workers, notes prohibitionists oppose the Republican party, and asserts the only force to save a drunkard is the gospel.
Washington telegraph reports Dakota shows a slight gain and leads in crop condition with promising yields in small grains corn and hay. The piece urges promoting settlement by sharing data with potential settlers and weighs the idea of Dakota as a state balanced against Texas.
The Pioneer Press cites a democratic paper alleging a carnival of corruption among Yankton asylum trustees. Corroboration from Pierre claims A. E. Colby, the secretary, and likely the board, stole over 0,000. The piece questions letting the robbers go free by resignation or a political shift to elect a democratic hospital superintendent.
The letter questions a Dakota Bell satire claiming the territorial fair centers on horse racing and petty gambling. It notes fair management emphasizes other features, prohibition of gambling devices, and no liquor sales within half a mile of the grounds, arguing satire overlooks creditable territorial life.
The Sioux Falls Press urges anti division papers to advance arguments but accuses cotemporary columns of misreading. It cites critics call Hugh Campbell crank and asserts the South Dakota name dispute and railroad separation reflect deep regional divides across a geographic line.
The Turner county agricultural society led by A. W. Trayes and W. B. Clisby plans the fourth annual Parker from September 4 to 10. The fair aims to showcase a strong county exhibit for the territorial fair, reflecting Turner County’s thrifty reputation and expected big success.
The Iluron Times seeks guidance on dressing neatly as the fair nears in a little over a month. In regional notes, Mitchell and Davison County discuss representation while discussions across Virginia fear Republican gains led by Mahone. Turon sends Gov. Church to invite President Cleveland to visit, with a possible stop. The North Western mail service is questioned after delayed Bismarck Tribune deliveries. A push to surrender boodlers of the Mc Garigle stripe arises, with debate on Me’s Canada trip and its alleged innocence.
The Redfield Journal discusses why Governor Church did not dispatch Dakota companies to the National encampment in Washington. Gen Dennis suggested he would have sent six companies if his brigadier general commission had expired earlier, placing Col Sheafe and other Democrats in command at the national drill.
At a Louisville meeting of the National Colored Press association Prof Murray editor of the St Louis Advance states that most colored voters prefer Sherman for the Republican nomination. He would support Sherman and questions backing Blaine if nominated, or Cleveland instead.
The writer urges Dakota residents, especially in crop-rich areas, to invite farmers from other states. Many acres lie fallow but could be cultivated, and current prices make land affordable. With clearly prepared yield figures, outsiders may be persuaded to settle, increasing settlers from one to five.
The Alexandria Herald notes John Shere man as a formidable presidential candidate. It highlights his endorsement by his home state and his bid for national recognition as a worthy Republican contender.
A Sargent county farmer with two government quarters reports last year 155 acres of wheat at 36 cents per bushel cost. He sold at 63 cents, earning 28 cents profit per bushel and a total margin of 875.32 dollars from 21 bushels per acre.
August 21 to 27 shows several light to moderate disturbances crossing northern states with a key river crossing around sundown on the 21st and 27th. Thunderstorms on the 7th and 21st affect southern and northern areas. a heavy storm expected around the 9th or 10th, followed by a cool wave around the 11th. Hot spells intersperse with cool periods and warm days around the 21st 27th and possibly 25th.
An excursion train of two engines and fifteen coaches, carrying about 200 passengers from the city and surrounding villages, fell through a burned bridge on the Vermilion river at Chatsworth, killing at least two hundred and wounding around one hundred fifty. Rescue efforts and aftermath described. heavy loss believed total as bodies are recovered.
Illinois Central officials report a two engine train with fifteen sleepers traversed a bridge west of Piper City between Chatsworth and Gilman. The second engine broke through and plunged with ten cars. Wagner sleeping car office says four cars burned. passenger casualties unknown but presumed large.
The Thayer Manufacturing brass foundry in Milwaukee burned down early today causing an estimated loss of 30000 to 40000 dollars with 11000 dollars covered by insurance. The plant will be rebuilt promptly. Gouverneur Church wrote to President Cleveland inviting a Dakota visit but did not name a specific location.
C Frederickson recovered four promissory notes worth 350 stolen from him in Mitchell South Dakota. A suspect, C W Malloy, was jailed for vagrancy in Clinton after claiming he left a valise in Freeport Illinois. The notes were found with other papers, Malloy says he bought them, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled before Justice Foley next Monday.
Conductor Andrews says the Manitoba line from Sioux Falls to Wilmar will reach Sioux Falls by November 1. Four thousand men and teams will be at work on the Sioux Falls segment within fifteen days. A Milwaukee company surveyor finished work in Yankton yard but lacks knowledge of company plans. Vermilion hopes to secure the Illinois Central. if awarded, ties shipment may not return to Yankton.
Lightning struck the Wurt house injuring Sheriff Chamberlain’s brother and stunning his wife and child. Joe Deyoski was arrested in Parco on grand larceny, carrying about 4000 dollars in jewelry bonds and papers. J W Holt, Brown County pioneer, reports wheat at thirty bushels per acre this year. Blooded stock shipment from New Jersey and Dakota Cattle Co. to Gary, Dakota, includes a Lesser bull and several cows, with other consignments planned monthly.
Cattle Inspector Jackson exposes a gang led by Van Moore, a Deadwood figure, involved in two years of horse theft between here and the Black Sills. Moore, captured on the Sioux reservation, confesses to fifteen accomplices and the stolen-horse locations. he faces trial before United States Commissioner Coy.
Ex-commissioner Lynn admitted conspiracy guilt in Judge Jamison’s court and received a $1,000 fine, appearing calm and pleased as a large crowd watched. Ex-chairman Klehm also fined $1,000 after leniency was recommended by Mr. Grinnell. Derrort Michigan fire wipes Sandusky, nine buildings destroyed with no deaths reported.
The appellate court at noon today granted a super sedeas in the case of Edward W McDonald. The motion to admit the boodler to bail was denied and the decision applies to McGarigle as well as McDonald though he has taken no part. Judges McAllister and Moran acted promptly, surprising the state and defense counsel. The case cannot be reached before the October term.
The August crop report shows corn prospects strong in Texas and Tennessee, with unimpaired Atlantic states. Conditions declined in Ohio and Missouri valleys due to drought, while Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin saw heavy reductions. Dakota improved marginally and spring wheat remains weak. Potatoes suffer a major drop from drought, and overall losses reach about 20 percent of the prospective crop. hay also reduced in the west.
A Spencer dispatch reports heavy rain in northern Wisconsin extinguished multiple forest fires after days of blaze. Romeo, once in danger last year, is now safe with more rain expected. The soaking covers a large area and ends the long drought.
Fragmentary text shows a community event with sales and fabrications to raise funds. Mentions buyers, prices, and efforts to lift huts, along with references to locations such as Omaha and Illinois and individuals including Duncan and Applega.
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