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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1892
Page
1
About two months earlier a $10,000 libel damages demand loomed over Mitchell Printing Company and its readers. The 60 day filing window expired without a complaint, and the threat receded. The piece ends by noting editors regret any libel and urge leaving the matter behind.
Fire at the St Louis city hall treasury vault exposed forged notes and missing papers. Treasurer Foerster’s son Ed Foerstel shot himself in his Pine Street room amid suspicions of forged endorsements and a looming civil suit over a $7,000 note. Police pursue links to the forgery.
A. A. Haskins, renowned Des Moines lawyer and son of a wealthy state figure, was jailed at Harrison Street station on charges including assault with intent to kill, robbery, and disorderly conduct. A woman Gordon claims he demanded her purse and pocket book at gunpoint. Haskins calls it a misidentification and says the real thief dropped the purse in his pocket amid the crowd.
A Washington dispatch notes Mr. Blaine has shown improvement over the past twenty four hours, resting well and better prepared to resist his illness though doctors warn the disease may still advance. Dr Loomis and Dr Johnson provide cautious updates while family and visitors observe the stricken statesman in delicate condition.
A town near Brannan Mississippi reels as a 14 year old boy and his younger brother plot and execute a killing. The case links to the Tolbert family with masked men suspected in a deadly feud. Residents arm themselves amid fear of further ambushes and pursuit.
Meridian reports a terror campaign in Kemper County after the Tolbert hangings. Citizens connected to the Tolberts fear for their lives as violence escalates. William Beckham, linked to the Tolbert opposition, was assassinated at his fireside, and Colonel Adams, also involved in the anti Tolbert fight, faced threats while riding.
Federal officers arrested a well known Chicago post office employee on charges of robbing the United States mail. They recovered 800 dollars stolen between Peoria Illinois and La Crosse Wisconsin, believed to be part of a larger haul. The prisoner, held on 10000 bond, was committed for trial. authorities plan to withhold name due to a sick relative. A confession exists and money was found buried at the man’s direction.
Nicholas Fernandez a wealthy Spaniard from New Orleans has been arrested in Caxican Mexico and will face murder charges for killing Aurelio Diaz nephew of President Diaz in a duel here last Wednesday. The second Fernandez brother is also in custody. The duel stemmed from a dispute over a young lady both men pursued.
London Ont December 21 a locomotive exploded in the Grand Trunk roundhouse causing heavy damage to the building and nearby property. Two Grand Trunk employees William Connor and William Campbell were seriously injured. Loss estimated at 150000 dollars.
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