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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1894
Page
9
Train arrivals reported with passenger service at 10 35 and freight movement at 540 PM. Details are brief and include no additional context or destinations.
Report mentions W B Woodward, Lewis and Mrs Hannah Porter in Colorado Springs along with Gus Oox and Mrs Duncan. The fragment notes a balanced reek in the shadow of the Garden of the … unclear context and lacks complete details for a full event.
Corbrane SP allegedly plotted to entice Deputy William Shellenbe to a saloon where a quarrel would start, aiming to beat him to death. The scheme reflects a criminal conspiracy targeting law enforcement with fatal intent.
In Haszives Minnesota on August 15 no indictments were returned against Hugh O'Brien for burning a bridge on the Chicago Great Western line at Inver Grove and against Frank Keegan and John McDonald for assaulting conductor G F O'Brien on the Milwaukee road at Mendota on July 27.
Washington August 14 Democrats push to finish the tariff bill and related measures via a special order. Reed raises a point of order on house papers, the speaker overrules it, and the vote reaches 185 to 3 with Republicans seeking to break a quorum. Separate notes report Massehine Pollard joining Nelson Roberts on stage and a New Gold Field discovery with Blanca town and new stage line.
Arrangements are complete for a trotting match race at Washington Park on Wednesday August 29 between famed stallions Directum and Arion for a purse of 7000 dollars.
Thomas Holt janitor of the Church of the Atonement on Fifth avenue and Seventeenth street in Brooklyn killed his wife by shooting her three times and cut her with a razor before attempting to escape. The victim died shortly after.
Storms broke the drought in Marshall Town Iowa with rain from 3 to 1am and again at noon. The steady downpour promises lush pastures and abundant late fall feed for stock, easing concerns and boosting farm prospects.
A horse pulling a cart at Evergreen, near Charlestown, ran away injuring N. C. Martin and his daughter Mrs. Myrtle Melton. Martin died instantly and Melton later died from injuries after being rushed to a hospital.
Telegrams from Chee Foo and Sha Hai confirming a Japanese assault on the Wei Hai Wei harbor. One Japanese ship repulsed at a harbor entrance, second assault reportedly defeated, with ongoing reports of engagement and uncertainty about the second attack outcome.
A dispatch reports 12,000 Japanese troops from Fensan and 4,000 from Yunsan marching toward Seoul, Corea. Other items note incendiary destruction at a factory in Hane Fang and risks to Chinese travel amid hostile tensions, with insurance losses and polices in Minneapolis reflecting a fire-scarred market.
New Haven Conn Aug 14 reports say arms companies in the city anticipate a lucrative return from Oriental war shipments. Winchester Co sent a large order to China via Vancouver after a test case, and government action is awaited with anxiety.
The Winchester and Marlin arms companies have supplied munitions to Southern American states in recent revolutions and to other nations at war. They are eager to ship vast quantities to China or Japan and expect permission to do so.
In Curiaco on August 14 striking workers swarm Gates at the Pullman plant seeking reinstatement. By noon 1788 men are on hand ready to work, with more to be assigned as sections reopen. The company plans to fill to about 2000 and resume full production, including 200 Swedish skilled workers among returnees.
George L. McCarthy starred in the Washington to Denver relay bicycle race finishing 37 hours early. The final leg from Sand Creek to Denver covered 53 miles in 14 minutes of night riding amid many railroad tracks.
Wichita Kansas August 14 The Wichita National Bank the oldest banking institution in the Southwest has gone into the hands of the comptroller of the currency. Its last report in July showed only 26000 in specie on hand. It is said the bank holds considerable bad paper.
Two engines backing in fog collided near BrrraLo New York on August 14 killing one and seriously injuring three others. In Springfield Illinois on August 14 the Colorado governor’s requisition was honored for the return of escaped convict James Stratton.
CHAMBERLAIN S D Aug 13 Federal officers report several men are cutting and removing timber from the Rosebud reservation. Prosecutions will follow. James B Fink was arrested days ago on a charge of 16 and bound over to appear at the next term of the United States court.
Aug 13 Omaha report says Lincoln encampment canceled as militia sent to safeguard South Omaha packing houses. Mareck chairs. Also notes Democratic state central committee at Merchants hotel electing Mareck Thorn ton Mullane. Stillwater warns navigation on St Croix and upper Mississippi may halt if water does not rise. log boats idle.
The advertisement claims Syrup of Figs improves health by cleansing the system, relieving coughs fevers and constipation. It highlights its taste and gentle action on kidneys liver and bowels, noting it is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co and sold in 50 cent bottles by druggists.
In Nashville on August 13 a hot spell grips Middle Tennessee with temperatures near ninety. Vegetation suffers and crops need rain to avert further damage. In Chamberlain South Dakota on August 11 reports say men form a band cutting timber and evading law, with prosecutions expected. James B. Fink allegedly linked to the crime was bound over to the next circuit term.
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