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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1889
Page
11
Terrible catastrophe in Omaha as a gale blows down walls, killing six and injuring many. A school building in Hastings, Nebraska, is wrecked with three more fatally injured. Fire crews rescue survivors while mournful crowds witness the devastation and lists of the dead grow.
A Nebraska gale wrecked Hastings Central school almost completely with four severely injured and one scholar killed. The storm hit Alliance Arapahoe and Lincoln, causing roof loss and tree damage, with Miss Aldrich fatally injured and a teacher also fatally hurt. Lincoln reports minor damage, watches stopped during the electrical disturbance.
In WrLexa Montana on February 5, Washington McCormick died at his Missoula home from injuries after a roof blew off a Port Owen building during a high wind at 8 p.m. He was a leading Missoula county taxpayer and longtime figure in territorial politics. In Alaska waters a cutter brought to San Francisco the British schooner Pathfinder and the American schooner William W. Rich, seized near Drake's bay for illegal sealing.
Montreal reports a harbor improvement scheme is under consideration with a projected expenditure of one million dollars. The plan aims to enhance harbor facilities and navigation in the Montreal area.
In Ottawa on February 6 Mr Patterson of Essex introduced a bill to admit U S vessels to wrecking towing and coasting rights in Canadian waters. The measure read a first time. It mirrors Mr Kirkpatrick's bill but waits for a U S law granting equal privileges to Canadian vessels in American waters.
In Ottawa on February 6, Senator Drummond moved for adopting the throne speech while Sir Perley of Assiniboine seconded. Scott, opposition leader, delivered a fierce attack on the government's fishers policy and the 1818 treaty, denouncing it as barbarous and madness, and urged unrestricted reciprocity with the United States.
A New York phonograph trial linked to the long distance telephone entertained a Philadelphia audience with cornet solos and songs by Professor Hoth and soprano Miss Effie Stewart. Several pieces were distinctly repeated back from Philadelphia to New York, marking a successful test of the equipment.
Washington February 6 Advices say the government has begun preparations to use Pago Pago harbor as a coaling station. Charters are made with the American clippers Benjamin Packard and C C Chapman to haul 5000 tons of coal from Philadelphia to Pago Pago at eighteen dollars per ton with delivery free to the ships. additional charters to follow in a few days.
London reports the Daily Telegraph Berlin correspondent says the German consul at Samoa will be removed. Prince Bismarck is extremely annoyed by the consul exceeding his instructions.
The Senate heard a House bill to establish a territorial government in Oklahoma. Debate followed as Mr. Platt and Mr. Dawes offered references to committees. The bill was referred by a 39 to 12 vote to the Senate Committee on Territories.
The House Committee on Military Affairs plans amendments to the army bill including a $20,000 provision for machine guns and $15,000 to convert Rodman guns into torpedo howitzers. A favorable report was ordered on a bill granting Fort Custer reservation access to the Big Horn and Southern Railway. Senator Hawley proposed a $50,000 tribute to Mrs Irene Sheridan for General Philip H Sheridan. Other favorable reports include rights of way for Forest City and Watertown Railway through Sioux lands and Yankton and Missouri Valley Railway through Yankton lands, plus irrigation projects in New Mexico.
Mrs J Ellen Foster is arraigned by Minnesota W C T U president Mrs Hobart in an open letter to Iowa W C T U president. Hobart accuses Foster of Republican ties and disloyalty, posing four questions about dues, elections, secession efforts, and pay.
Governor Leslie of Montana issues a 1888 law backed proclamation barring cattle from Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and the District of Columbia without a ninety day quarantine. Cattle from other states require veterinary certification of prior examination for shipment. Also noted is the appointment of Hanks of Madison to the state university board of regents, replacing Boss Keyes, with several other regents named in the same announcement.
The United States suit against Henry Curtner and about thirty others on behalf of the Central Pacific to compel restoration of 2,567 acres in Livermore valley has been decided for the complainant. Trial was in the circuit court. A Stock Yards Blaze at St Paul: Martin Delaney's stock yards office building and several sheds burned after an overheated stove, totaling about 5000 dollars loss, insured.
A Brussels telegraph alleges Prince Rudolph shot a Bohemian lady then killed himself after a forced room discovery. London reports an "American duel" tale and Berlin papers doubt the official cause. Also published are Rudolph’s list letter and Dublin mayoral remarks about the Balfour banquet. Senate approves $500,000 to Eads heirs for jetty work at the Mississippi mouth.
A Swede ignorant of English queued for postal service exams at New York government offices. In a crowded room during medical tests, he underwent weighing, measurements, and physical drills before learning the error. An interpreter clarified that the health checks were not the local custom.
British steamer Warold reports Haustedt says Gonaives was bombarded by Legitime’s warship, followed by a doomed assault. Several hundred attackers were captured, and thirteen legitimate generals were executed after the failed attempt. News from Port de Paix via New York on February 6.
The Edinburgh court ruled it has no jurisdiction in Mr. Parnell’s libel case against the London Times. It dismissed the action with costs, holding Walter was only a copartner and arrests against him individually were invalid, amid rising public anger over editor O'Brien’s treatment.
The editor notes growing concern over Mr. O Briens confinement at Clonmel jail arguing the harsher discipline may threaten his health and Ireland's cause. Opposing view blames his self inflicted hardship and questions whether restraining his attire spurs public sympathy or disorder. Authorities later return his clothing and move him to the jail infirmary.
A intoxicated officer swung a revolver and club at a crowd on Forty third street and Second avenue, injuring several women and children before firemen and Fifty first street police restrained him. No one was shot during the incident.
In Cariaco February, Ella Schwartz wife of Harry Schwartz the Joliet prisoner in the Rock Island train robbery case confesses the couple kept 13500 dollars hidden in cartridge shells. The money allegedly went to lawyer W. P. Bowman of Philadelphia who defended Schwartz. No trace of the funds has been found and Bowman denied knowledge.
The senate finance committee opened debate on the direct tax bill with house amendments likely to be revised. Knute Nelson is admitted to practice before the U S Supreme Court and Harrison prepares for Deer Park summer residence. A new candidate for public printer surfaces with party lines, while in Charleston W Va the deadlock persists as Kenna and Goff trade votes in a second ballot.
Street cars run in New York with about 450 cars in operation as strike leaders refuse to concede failure. Authorities note the tie-up persists, yet general opinion holds the strike’s backbone is broken and the movement may fade in days.
South Boston’s Joe Lannon and George Godfrey fought at the Cribb club under four ounce gloves for 81000. Sullivan refereed. After fifteen rounds, the bout was declared a draw as per signed articles since neither man was knocked out.
Minnesota sources report the House opening actions include inviting Professor Folwell to address them on the single tax question Thursday night. Several bills were introduced, with many passed under suspension. Hoyt's bill to require wife consent before mortgaging household goods also passed.
Chicago quotations show mixed prices across grains and provisions with oats, corn, and lard noted. Live stock receipts in Chicago show hogs and cattle varying by class with prices ranging from about 3 to 6 dollars, and sheep steady around four to five dollars. St Paul figures list bids and asks for grains and upland prairie, with several items priced around two to five dollars.
Baltrmore February 6 Jake Wilrain telegrammed Richard K Fox of New York to say he will accept Jem Smith as challenger for the world championship if terms are fair and acceptable. A brief note on crowds and safety accompanies the dispatch. The report also notes crowd-related injuries and transit updates from New York lines.
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