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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1888
Page
3
Reports describe a westward murder mystery linked to a mother and sister, and a newly found body of a girl in Alabama intensifying the case. In Missouri Bevier miners face renewed strife with state officials urging calm and militia to deter further clashes as violence looms.
A Baltimore dispatch says police boats again clash with oyster pirates on the Choptank River. The sloop Eliza Wayward, under Bridges, loses to the pirates off Cook Point and limps to Oxford with forty one rifle holes in sails and rigging damaged.
W J Vannice secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association a prominent citizen and trustee was shot and killed five miles north of Cheyenne after pursuing a thief who had stolen $13 from a nurse in the morning. The murderer escaped leaving the prisoner tied to the carriage wheel.
In Nashville on December 8 a man who stole 1200 dollars in silver from an express shipment from the New Orleans mint to Washington was located, money recovered in a Bowling Green trunk, the suspect unnamed as it is his first offense. Also notes include a police warning in Minneapolis about a killer threat to prostitutes and a Paris dynamite attack on a registry office.
Richard Snell plans to resume evictions of river land settlers in Des Moines area this winter if weather allows. He expects to evict remaining settlers or have them settle, calls river land bill passage a delay, and notes no writs will be served immediately. Some evicted settlers have returned and vow to resist further eviction attempts.
The Maryland ferryboat burning on the Harlem river destroyed a train of White Moon express cars bound for Philadelphia and Washington. The depot at Mott Haven lay in ashes as twenty sleepers were roused and saved on the docks. The vessel valued at about $80,000.
A Findlay foundry incident left William Lightfoot dead and Ephriam Weirick dying after they were overcome by gas while cleaning a still at Peerless Refining. Phil O Connell survived and will recover. The two deceased men left families in destitute circumstances.
A Meridian dispatch reports three groups the National alliance the National wheel and the co operative Union of farmers merged to form the Alliance Wheel and Co operative Union of America with a new constitution. Evan Jones of Texas was named president Isaac Mc Cracken of Arkansas vice president W E Gardner of Tennessee secretary Sim Tanner of Louisiana treasurer.
Kilrain, in Boston, says he would accept Sullivan’s $10,000 challenge once backer Fox confirms, telegraphing for advice. London officials report Lord Sackville’s arrival and meeting with Lord Salisbury. Warren and Weir scheduled for February 1 in a California Athletic Club bout valued at about $2,000.
Ottawa reports great distress among Halifax county fishermen due to in shore fishery failure. Dominion government asks Nova Scotia to cooperate with relief efforts. Also note St John harbor tides reach ten year high with water covering wharves and warehouses.
The steamer Alya brings copies of appeal from Gen Hyppoplite and northern insurgents accusing Gen Legitime of leading a band of cut throats and adventurers and urging governments not to recognize Legitime until the true condition of affairs is certified. The Picayune reports the Ship Island railroad convict labor lease in Mississippi was annulled by the state for non fulfillment and ill treatment of prisoners.
Reports state John Bright's death is imminent while Senator Allison denies a claim that he was offered the treasury secretary position. Gen F E Spinner suffers facial cancer at age over eighty. A special train runs between Council Bluffs and San Francisco as a pastor in Oswego vanishes after Friday services.
Chicago Grain and Provisions shows wheat prices for December January and May with mixed gains and losses across contracts. St Paul Grain and Provisions lists bid and asked prices for oats hay and hogs with varied receipts and values. Green acquitted in Brooklyn murder trial of Nicholas Goldenkirch over sister’s honor.
The Evening News reports a probe into forged way bills on the Santa Fe line leading to the loss of about 500 grain cars from Chicago eastward at reduced rates. The case may trigger wholesale layoffs in Detroit area employment and involve a major board of trade firm. The Interstate Commerce Commission plans a Southwest and Northwest railroad troubles hearing in Chicago over four to five days.
A Harper’s Bazar piece surveys meztiza women in Yucatan, noting beauty and hardship as many labor in lace, cigarette making, and embroidery. It describes dire homes, limited work, and partial autonomy under social norms while highlighting resilience and refinement amid poverty.
The piece describes a Telos wedding ritual where flour ground by village women and young men is distributed, danced over, and shared at Catharine's house with singing and wine. It contrasts this with a humorous Life of a railroad general passenger agent noted by the Chicago Herald, detailing travel perks and perks of a free journey around the country.
Reports describe distinctive security paper for bonds and current notes made at Glen Falls with silk inclusions and direct factory- to-treasury handling. Also noted is a two story paper house in Atlanta built entirely from compressed paper boards advertised as durable and weather resistant.
A 19th century note discusses zinc batteries as a potential major source of mechanical energy and a way to convert coal energy to electricity more efficiently. Professor Ayrton suggests refining the process to unburn oxidized zinc cheaply so the metal can be reused, challenging older views that favored steam power.
Having purchased a large stock at about half wholesale price the seller offers better pieces of goods on the counter than elsewhere in the city. A large line of organs, musical instruments, musical toys books and sheet music are available as Christmas presents. Come and see for cheap holiday goods.
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