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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1888
Page
9
A grand industrial parade in St Paul featured over four hours of displays from Silk Ware, Brooms Made, Biscuit taked, Shoes Manufactured, Barrels Put Together and more. The procession opened at 1 30 PM with every local industry presenting elegant and costly exhibits along Third Street.
Spectators lined Third Street from Gridze Square to Sibley Street as all city businesses closed for a grand parade. The Adam Decker Hardwire tin cutter drew attention while displays ranged from leather goods to fur dealers and florists. Banners noted 49 047 miles of streets sprinkled in 1887.
New York on February 2 reports Charley Howell the English pedestrian is in the city and has entered the international walking match as an Unknown. Observers speculate Rowell would attempt to play a similar role to boost bets if present.
The subcommittee of the judiciary committee reports in favor of a bill consolidating the rule of agriculture and other departments, with the heir to hold a cabinet position.
A child on an eastern railway train calls to their mother about a policeman in a corn field as they approach the city limits of Philadelphia. The mother confirms the policeman is not chasing but waiting, a familiar street scene.
A New York Sun excerpt shows a woman questioning George about anxiety and a cooling demeanor. He reportedly borrowed ten dollars from her two weeks earlier, causing strain in their relationship.
The National Tube Works at McKeesport reduces wages by ten percent for 4000 workers. If not accepted the firm will shut down. Centennial and Pennsylvania tube works have done the same. Workers refuse cuts and seek arbitration, risking a districtwide strike that could put over 6000 men out of work.
A massive Mississippi ice gorge near St Louis has grounded and sunk multiple vessels over ten days. The Hayes valued at $80,000 lies near land with upper deck visible, City of Monroe wrecked, and wharf boat swept away. total damage to shipping estimated around 2,000,000 with Anchor line, Missouri Land Co, and others affected. Captains and crew injured reported.
A landslide and massive avalanche west of the Columbia River bury a work crew of six near the rail line. Two escapees alerted a station, a search party battled through hours of effort to reach the trench of snow. two men died, four survived with injuries.
The second section of the limited express Ditts burg Cincinnati and St. Louis railroad left for the West and ran into an open switch near Urbana at 6 a.m. Colliding with a side-track switch engine wrecked both engines. Engineer Frank Brown and Vice President Charles M. Aduamid of Columbus and Headmaster Welch were killed. No passengers died but many were injured.
A stable at Port Leavenworth housing sixty horses for Company T First Cavalry burned Tuesday evening. Thirty-six horses perished in the blaze with losses estimated between $10,000 and $12,000. No injuries or fatalities beyond the animals reported.
A conference in Newark discusses possible steps to bring Jay Gould before the bar of justice over alleged fraud. Reports claim Gould illegally obtained control of 3600,000 in bonds of western railroads. In Pittsburg, carpenters threaten a May 1 wage raise. employers fear business paralysis. Henry Roberts, cashier at Withall & Company, confesses to embezzling 10,000 and transfers all property to the firm.
Conversational fragments reveal social chatter about a wedding liaison. Names and places drift with unclear context mentioning Brown Obireon and Mr Jinks of New York. The passage lacks a clear event date or outcome.
The Boston Budget notes five branches of manufacturing consume water power. Flouring and grist mills use 88.4 percent, sawmills 22.7 percent, cotton mills 12.1 percent, and woolen mills 44 percent. Very little power goes to the iron industry.
A Dexter S-year-old tries to sleep with a plan to pray for deliverance after a bathroom lock in Hartford Times style. The piece includes a child’s faith, a screw driver intervention, and a quip about prayer versus tools. It also notes a child’s reaction to a changing baby and a consoling idea of heaven.
The piece argues for Dakota’s statehood, detailing its population growth to 600,000, extensive resources, and rail and post office networks. It compares Dakota’s size and yield to other states and cites the Harrison bill proposing two states, North and South Dakota, with the 46th parallel as the division.
James F. Joy, a leading railroad man, doubts a bridge will ever be built at the Detroit river point. The Grand Trunk will resume tunnel work at Port Huron in spring, abandoning the six foot experimental tunnel to pursue a twenty foot single section tunnel.
The Omaha and Southwestern Railway Stock Company with a capitalization of 4100,000 has been incorporated. The article lists the road’s corporators and notes the road length as 250 miles.
Washington February 2. Mr. Hoe presented to the house election committee a bill for expenses in contesting the seat of Mr. Carlito. Its amount is 4700 dollars. The cap allowed by law is 2000 dollars.
In a Texas saloon scene a pair of fishmen discuss railroad benefits. One claims a decade of service earns an annual pass, while the other advises a semiannual pass as the proper entitlement. The quip reflects Texay Siftings style humor.
A playful exchange unfolds with Courtness inviting Mrs Snavely from Dublin Alabama to join a dip, while a bystander questions the plan. The scene conveys light cafe chatter and regional banter in the Tid Bits column.
The Rhode Island senate approved the bill, in line with house amendments, to submit a constitutional suffrage amendment to voters on the first Wednesday in April. The measure grants foreign born citizens equal voting rights, removes the poll tax and registry tax, and limits city council and money matters votes to property holders in Newport and Pawtucket, as in Providence.
Wheat receipts in January dropped from a year earlier as blockades and bad roads slowed farm deliveries. Minneapolis collected 1,605,261 bushels and Duluth 504,789, totaling a combined interior move down 1,406,325 bushels. With roads reopening, movement may rebound if storms do not recur.
Gen Terry is staying at St. Augustine Florida with two aides Capt Towle and Lieut Hare. His health has greatly improved since leaving Chicago and aides say he will soon resume duties. Myrick remains in Chicago handling routine matters. Three sisters are with him writing encouraging notes on his condition.
The Electric club rooms opened to members and guests with many electric contrivances in motion. Doors unlocked safes opened meals cooked and clocks moved by electricity. Notable attendees included Mayor Hewitt Prof Green of Troy Prof Forbes of England Thomas Edison and others. Messages of regret arrived from President Cleveland Governor Hill Senator Inghalls Generals Sheridan and Sherman and Admiral Porter.
Five Hungarians will sail back on the Edam after arriving from Amsterdam. Five Slavonians on the Rugia from Hamburg bound home were sent back, as was a group on the Servia. Five more returnees were aboard the Britannia. Randall to address labor issues linking coal strike pressure to readings and policy.
Wikleuna Montana February reports say cattlemen expect minimal losses from recent storms. Thick grass and good fat on Montana and adjacent ranges cushion livestock, with winds and deep snow not severely harming herds. Stockmen anticipate recuperation ahead of February storms if mild weather returns.
Wisconsin Supreme Court voids prior ruling in favor of Olympia Brown and holds chapter 211 constitutional limiting women’s votes to school-related elections. The decision notes legislature killed broader suffrage measures and clarifies scope of women’s voting rights in the state. Minnesota & Northwestern plans rate cuts. Z E Brown dies in Los Angeles. Minneapolis Mining Smelting and Refining company incorporated.
Small-pox has broken out in Mandan Mannan Dakota with three reported cases thought to originate from Spokane Falls. Local authorities are taking all possible measures to prevent further spread.
In Drapwoon Dakota a thirteen round prize bout at the Gem theater featured Delmas Pierre and Thomas Hart for a $250 purse raised by spectators. Hart was knocked out in the thirteenth round.
WaAsmi Incron Feb 2 The house public lands committee discussed but took no action on a bill barring Pacific railroads from disposing of lands granted by the government until government claims are settled. The panel leans to push the law as far as possible.
Buffalo fears nearby refinery blasts while Rochester and Birmingham report naphtha incidents. In Kentucky the senate backs a Blair bill opposition, and Ottawa sees campaign funding probes. A Philadelphia area chair works fire destroys logs and insurance. Fort Saskatchewan hospital burns, Boston prison property burns as troops guard.
Government receipts this month average about 1 million dollars daily and treasury officials project a debt reduction near 13.5 million dollars. Legislation to amend interstate commerce law moves to house commerce next Tuesday. Senate approves Hoar joint resolution on Congress and presidential inauguration timing. House appropriations panel to report urgency deficiency bill allocating over 4 million dollars, including 250,000 for cruiser projects Chicago Boston and Atlanta.
Henry Joseph Gill of Limerick City announces intent to resign his parliamentary seat. The czar approves fortification plans for Warsaw and fortresses at Kovna Ossowitzk and Batoum. Archbishop Walsh lays foundation of National Irish Church of St. Patrick in Rome. Arch bishop of Philadelphia preaches. St. Petersburg university unrest leads to removal of unpopular department chiefs including Delianoff.
The Soo Line announced new freight rates to St Paul and Minneapolis from New York and Boston on its debut. Rates cut 30 cents on first class and align St Paul Minneapolis with Chicago in official classification. The move likely stirs competition with other lines serving Chicago and eastern connections.
The backers of Jem Smith accept John L. Sullivan's challenge to decide the English champion in six rounds or forfeit £200 with conditions. Sullivan would gain only prestige from a knockout, so the terms may be undone and a match could occur soon.
A child Mamie asks a visitor to sit a moment while rain falls outside. The dialogue captures a mother’s timing and concern as she predicts the guest will be right in, noting it is raining and pondering if the weather affects plans.
A humorous sketch describes two-year-old Beatrice asking for a “mate weeable” and a gutteral exchange with a ragged old man in Fulton Market. He samples Concords Delaware and Catawba grapes, argues price, and the vendor chides him for grape consumption, jokingly threatening to tie his beard in a bow.
A hostess urges Miss Howler to sing to liven a dull gathering in a moment of self conscious humor. Miss Howler declines citing hoarseness while Mrs Brown and others push for a song to spark conversation.
A collage of quotable lines from late 19th century papers includes church talk about attendance and choir leadership, theatrical asides, creditor invitations, Kant references, and portrait background quips. The snippets show social humor and wordplay from period humor columns.
February report from St Paul notes higher rates and public concern as Western leaders push for changes. The Missis river area faces cuts and dam damage feared, with talk of public meetings and economic effects on local businesses.
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