Mitchell Printing Co. in Weekly Capita
Mitchell, South Dakota based Mitchell Printing Co. listed in the Weekly Capita publication.
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1892
Page
2
Mitchell, South Dakota based Mitchell Printing Co. listed in the Weekly Capita publication.
A major Omaha fire gutted the Continental Block on South Thirteenth Street and damaged adjacent sites. Firefighters battled a five story blaze as an elevator shaft explosion lit the scene and the clock tower burned before collapsing. Losses reach about $500,000 with stocks at Freeland Loomis & Co and S. S. Orchards in peril.
Reports from Buenos Aires indicate a growing crisis between Chile and Argentina over a pamphlet by Guerrero and Tupper alleging telegraph bribery. Buenos Aires demands explanations, Congress seeks full details, and calls for recall of officials amid rising anti-Chilean sentiment.
A Toronto publication named the Sun announces its aim to advocate Canada joining the United States. The Salutatory states willingness to unite with the US on fair terms, while respecting Britain, and insists the move must have imperial consent. The paper seeks prosperity through a political union, arguing for a self governing Canada aligned with the United States.
In Olney eight miles west of Jiere the town saw a cowhiding episode after Hugh M Mupee was arrested for betraying a local woman’s daughter and bound over on court. Women later attacked Magee in a saloon with cowhides and bricksnake whip, giving him 24 hours to leave the village amid threats of further action.
Jay Cox, trade manager for the World's Fair, resigns in a letter to President Winginbotham. He states he received no support from directions where he was expected it and that plans have not been carried out.
Paris Texas special reports an Indian tradition of vast buried treasure near the mouth of the Cowskin River in the Indian Territory. Spaniards allegedly hid kettles and valuables during a pursuit by Osage forces, then fled down Spring River. A 75 year old Indian named Isaac Warrrieril is cited as a witness to the tale.
A Cincinnati inquiry centers on an express money package swap in Texas. Two forged transfers of 10 000 and 25 000 dollars were discovered by Wells Fargo and Adams Express staff, with brown paper replacing the notes. Charles A Hardin, supervisor for Adams Express, is detained for questioning as investigators chase links to Nashville and a possible larger plot. The case involves multiple cities and a suspected miscreant under scrutiny by Col Weir and a detective corps.
Marty Houser, a well known Wheeling rail collector and former mayoral hopeful, admitted involvement in a nail shop robbery and shoplifting. As a treasurer of the Wheeling Elks Lodge, his arrest drew little public shock and did not trigger a major uproar.
Andrew Neilsen, Mount Pleasant Bank cashier, was shot through the breast by an unknown assailant as he sat at a window. The suspect, Peter Neilson, his son, was arrested and held without bail on charges of attempted murder.
Federal Marshal Bruner and posse trapped Stan Rowe and his gang after learning their location. Teo Raven was killed, Rowe wounded and fled, Ned Downing captured. Raven died after capture, Downing jailed. Rowe hid in a creek and cave for days before dying from wounds. The Rowe gang was one of the worst in the Indian country.
A local farm theft spree ends when Augustus Black, a nearby resident, is captured after weeks of missing corn hogs cattle and fowl alarmed West Dick Johnson Township. Jim Decker leads a four mile trek to deliver the corn to the city marshal and Black confesses to multiple thefts. In Raleigh moonshine raids net stills and arrests as revenue officers warn of wider illicit distillery activity across districts.
Chicago reports Edward Wildman and Herman Wittig arrested on charges of swindle through materials from Illinois Lumber Co and Wildman & Co. They allegedly imported lumber without payment, deposited 15 000 to gain credit, and faced an attachment suit from an Indianapolis claimant. Judge Chard oversaw their arrest.
An exciting temperance meeting in Sioux Falls drew clergy and officials including United States Judge Edger ton and Prof. Walsh. They condemned county officials and attacked County Attorney Bailey, who defended his record amid claims of numerous failed convictions. Hostilities among prohibitionists threaten temporary saloon closures.
A circular letter urges lawmakers to consider the Gothenburg style city saloon plan as a compromise between license and prohibition. Sioux Falls officials propose five municipal saloons with regulated hours, strict bans on minors and drunkards, no credit or Sunday sales, and measures to prevent abuse while preserving individual rights.
Dominion immigration agent W A Webster based in Aberdeen explains South Dakota hostility to Canadian Northwest workers. He notes Nebraska residents view agents as farmers' friends, while Dakotans see them as a menace to business and loan interests. He argues Dakotan towns misstate growth and cites Aberdeen’s small population as example.
A wave of settlers from South Dakota moves to Wetaskawin and Manitoba districts, while Immigrant and railroad developments shape the state's growth. Legal actions include Greene suing the Western Union for damages over a cut wire, with ex Senator Nittredge as attorney. Turon hosts policing actions as Huron neighbors push council to curb disorder. Duluth Pierre & Black Hills Railway contracts advance with immigration talks and fuel shipments ease shortages.
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