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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1888
Page
2
An old essay surveys how digits from 1 to 9 held sacred or cursed meanings in different cultures and eras. It cites Christian, Jewish, and European lore linking numbers to fate, dynastic outcomes, and daily life including games, crops, and prophetic dates.
In a Harpers Bazar excerpt, a railroad man notes the distance to the next station as about two miles by rail. He learns the place is Barker, and explains the road’s horserail curve brings the line in a couple of blocks above the town.
Mrs Carrollton Smythe informs her husband she met Mrs Van Kortland and daughter at Gridley’s where Mrs Smythe browsed goods advertised at specially low rates. The couple discusses social status and the notion of being considered swell.
An impostor known as James Sykes from Jacksonville Illinois posed as a California millionaire in South Hot Springs also called Jonestown. He promised high paying jobs and hosted a banquet where envelopes with jokes or almanac quotes were given. He was jailed for fraud after obtaining a sum from Squire Witter.
Advices from Hayti report Gen. Jippolyte's North forces defeating Legitime at Mirabalai near Port au Prince. The city fell to the insurgents after a decisive afternoon battle with casualties. A nephew of Gen. Hippolyte, C. K. Carvalho, was aboard the Adirondack and rumored to be seeking to buy gunboats for the insurgent leaders.
An important experiment was conducted at the Annapolis naval proving grounds. A 250 pound steel pointed projectile fired from the Chicago struck a Sheffield steel plate ten inches thick eight feet high six feet broad and pierced it, passing through a solid white oak backing after using 130 pounds of powder.
Telegram from the East African telegraph company agent confirms that Stanley and Emin have arrived at Aruwimi, with both dispatches dated the same day. Rumors persist they travel toward the Congo river with expectations of further news soon. The letter from Stanley notes vast ivory stores and abundant oxen and food, planning to leave Bonayla by late August.
A northern syndicate plans to control pine needle bagging in the South, aiming to challenge jute and cotton bagging. Prominent members of the American cotton seed oil trust are involved, signaling major industrial consolidation in Augusta, Georgia.
Indianapolis reports Adjt Gen Koontz failed to rally Democratic G A R posts across Indiana with southern counties showing no endorsement. Many enrolled members withdrew, signaling collapse of the effort as Koontz plans to abandon the movement.
Ohio's Supreme Court affirms a lower ruling that creditors cannot force sale of church property held in Archbishop Purcell's name at his death. The property was never his. it was held in trust for his parishioners, upholding the eight million dollar trust.
A 70 year old man named John Brooks, described as the oldest horse thief in America, was pursued and captured after stealing the horse and buggy of Dr Tyree. For six months he hobblingly operated on crutches, fooling locals into thinking he was a young man.
A gang of counterfeiters of silver dollars was uncovered by Decatur police. They were found on a farm near Laplace, east of Decatur, and the case involves activity across the area.
Boston reports a Connecticut nail producer plans to move to Alabama to cut costs and expand capacity. A New England stove maker may relocate to Rhode Island or Alabama due to high iron taxes and cheaper iron nearby.
Minneapolis reports Capt Carver the famed marksman begins an attempt to break 60900 glass balls with a Winchester rifle at the Washington rink. He practices daily and hopes to top his best 1000 in 38 minutes though he is cautious. Eight Winchesters and a team of attendants are to aid him. Moeller the dumbbell expert also injures a hand but will assist with the guns.
Topeka Dec 26 The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad cut salaries of officials and employees by 10 percent but trainmen volunteer to take on extra duties without pay. The management accepted the proposal and the new arrangement will take effect around January 1.
The report notes plans from Vienna to publish an anti Semitic paper at the year start, discussions in the House on territory admissions, revived Ohio water piping projects, and party ticketing in Texas. It mentions Crete unrest, judicial district suspensions, submarine work in secrecy, and a Cuba tobacco interests saga tied to Newport.
The jury in the Digne case verdicts Mrs Divele not guilty after a first ballot of nine for acquittal and three for conviction. She was prostrate and fainted upon verdict, then recovered with help. Congratulatory messages arrived from Philadelphia as she plans to resume stage work with Clint Word.
Missouri River steamship lines announce fare increases from Chicago to Northwest destinations to 11.50 for first class and 9 for second class. On January 1 1859 rates to major gateways like Council Bluffs Omaha and Leavenworth will rise to 12 first class. The Santa Fe road denial of West rate cuts is confirmed.
A garbled report claims the Santa Fe Railway reduced cattle rates between Kansas City and Chicago without orders. Officials say local agent at Isatisds City acted without authority and rates were restored. Reports also mention President Strom ordering the Kansas City agent dismissed.
Wisconsin Central lines dismiss old freight conductors without notice, with some discharged, others resigning on instruction. The reasons for the widespread removals remain unclear as Division Superintendent Wheeler enforces the cuts.
A damaged OCR passage from an Iowa area newspaper notes a person identified as Thomas related to Dodge and a carriage, with scattered phrases about a service, recording, and a famine living situation. Details are unclear and several words are garbled.
Fragmentary account describes bloody clashes in Zanvibar ZANSZUAR Wee with Masai bands raiding Arusa Nibe territory. Civilians including elders and children were harmed as concubines’ cattle were seized. Unclear dates and battered names muddle the report.
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