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Newspaper

Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1889

Page

8

Dakota Markets Promise Good Returns for Surplus Products

Mitchell correspondent explains how South Dakota surplus can reach markets through Duluth and Sioux City packing centers. Railroads expanded grain and stock markets nearby, reducing freight and boosting prices for wheat up to 1.10 per bushel and hogs around 3.50 to 5 per hundred. Livestock packing houses in Sioux City rival Chicago, lifting overall Dakota market prospects with favorable freight rates and eastward shipment.

Mitchell Pioneer Press Mitchell Board of Trade Dakota Missouri River Rocky Mountains Black Hills South Dakota Atlantic Seaboard Duluth Chicago East Seaboard Sioux City Kansas City Illinois Michigan Corn Missouri Valley

Dakota and Democracy in the Dakotas

The Duluth News argues that public affairs in Dakota have suffered under a Democratic administration with a depleted treasury and scandals. It predicts impeachment for Governor Church, recalls Pierce’s resignation, and contrasts northern versus southern half prospects, urging Republican restoration for investment and progress.

Duluth Dakota Church Gilbert A. Pierce Doughty Ordway National Republican Party Dakotas

Remarkable Legislature Praised by Pioneer Press

The Pioneer Press lauds the Dakota legislature as the most remarkable yet. It notes only two upper house members drink regularly, about six in the lower house of forty eight, with over two-thirds of both houses leaning to prohibition. It calls the body a model of sobriety and rare to see alcohol use in Bismarck.

Pioneer Press Dakota Legislature United States Bismarck

Get Rid of That Bad Taste Pills Remedy

Wake up with a foul taste and dry mouth. The liver is clogged and kidneys overworked, bowels lazy. Take Brandreth's Pills, three to ten, and observe a swift system change.

Brandreth

Senate Concedes Dakota Amendments for Statehood

Washington reports the senate has conferred on the territorial bill and will press for amendments desired by Dakota representatives. They seek acceptance of the Sioux Falls constitution and division into north and south Dakota with no further action, then an election for state officers and legislators to choose senators. Representative Springer is ready to concede these amendments.

Washington Senate House Dakota Sioux Falls North South Dakota Springer

Northwestern Patents Grant List Reported by Lane

Northwestern patents granted this week to inventors in Minnesota and Dakota. Names include James A. Barclay St Paul with hatchway and others, Engelbert Brecher Chaska water closet seat protector, Ralph Brownson St Paul horse collar, John Cable dumping cart, Marshall T Cole Claremont dlevis, John Hunter Raple Bay railway switch, F A Kennard H W Cory St Paul closet for railway cars, Samuel Somerville Cloquet liniment Ferd inand Splittstoser North Branch automatic locking hook, John W Ancel Ft Buford combined stove pipe and tent support, Leloy ODrew Carthage traction wheel.

Northwestern If’. W. Lane United States St. Paul Minn Minnesota James A. Barclay Hatchway Engelbert Brecher Chaska Ralph Brownson John Cable Marshall T. Cole Claremont Dlevis John Hunter Raple Bay F. A. Kennard H. W. Cory Samuel Somerville Ferdinand Splittstoser North Branch Dakota John W. Ancel Ft. Buford Lelioy Odrew Carthage

Public Debt Statement for Wallington February 1 1889

Public debt figures show total debt at 1 685 308 059 with 64 936 943 in net treasury cash. Debt decreased 12 216 285 during the month and 437 386 832 since June 30 1888, with detailed principal and interest breakdowns for various debt categories.

Wallington Treasury

Fitzhugh Advice Governor Lee on Race Problem

New York dispatch quotes Virginia Governor Lee advising Gen. Harrison on race issues. He argues whites and blacks cannot assimilate, warns against negra l control of state governments, and urges appointing capable federal officials. He urges discountenancing coercive policies and promoting lawful, prosperous employment for African Americans.

Virginia Gen. Harrison New York the Herald Richmond Lee United States Harrison

Inauguration Parade Plans For Over 40000 Participants

New York February reports that inauguration day will feature more than forty thousand civilians and military in line. Gen. Beaver as grand marshal will form five divisions including US Army corps, District of Columbia National Guard about 500 men, and Pennsylvania and New York National Guards around eight thousand under Maj Gen Hartranft. Third division will include Grand Army of the Republic and Sons of Veterans under Gen William Warner. Fifth division covers civil organizations with Col M M Parker as marshal, possible sixth division if needed. Ball tickets went on sale Friday and several thousand have been subscribed.

New York Beaver United States Army National Guard District of Columbia Pennsylvania New York National Guard Hartranft Grand Army of the Republic Sons of Veterans William Warner Missouri M. M. Parker

Hintsasto Advertising Prompts Caution on Paper Ads

The New Haven Register mocks costly depot frames and flashy inserts while urging readers to value practical ad exposure. It argues that lampblack fences and frame ads may catch train riders, but warns against overpaying for flashy spaces in established papers, suggesting cheaper, direct promotion could boost business.

New Haven Register

Cleveland to Practice Law in New York City

President Cleveland will return to New York after his term and resume legal work in New York City on March 5. He will join the firm Bangs, Stetson, Tracy and MacVeagh as counsel.

Cleland New York City Washington United Press Bureau Cleveland New York Bangs, Stetson, Tracy and MacVeagh

Bismarck pacific comments on Samoa rights stance

The Herald Washington special reports Senator Sherman and Senator Stewart reacting to Count Herbert Bismarck’s interview. They view the tone as pacific and support U S rights to Pango Pango harbor and equal say with England and Germany in Samoa. They caution on restoring Malietoa and the preexisting status while Germany curbs the king.

United States Samoa Herbert New York Herald Washington Sherman The Germany Mataafa Malietoa Stewart Nevada Herbert Bismarck Pacific Pango Pango England

Collision sinks two steamers off English coast

London reports the steamer Nereid and the ship Illochan collided in the English Channel off Dungeness light. Both vessels sank with twenty four drowned. A family of five perished by ice at Bismarck. Seven killed in the switch engine wreck.

London Nereid Illochan English Channel Dungeness Light

Family of five perishes crossing Missouri River voyage

In Bismarck North Dakota on February 5 a warm spell has ice honeycombing the Missouri river. An entire family of five Mr and Mrs John Olsen and three children drowned attempting to cross in a wagon about fifteen miles north of Bismarck. The team broke through the ice and pulled the wagon with occupants away. No rescuer reached them as the swift current swept them downstream.

Missouri Bismarck Dak John Olsen

Switch Engine Tragedy Kills Three in Springfield Mo

A St. Louis and San Francisco switch engine ran off the track near the stock yards in fog. Three men died instantly and five were injured, four of them recovering from critical wounds. Ten men were aboard. only two escaped as the engine overturned and pinned workers. Brakeman Charles Manson was married. his wife collapsed upon learning of the accident.

Springfield St. Louis San Francisco Charles Manson

Stockslager Rules on Indemnity for School Lands

Washington February 5 Commissioner Stockslager sent a ruling on whether states may receive indemnity for school lands within Indian reservations. He argues the sixteenth and twenty sixth sections inside reservations belong to states only with occupancy rights and should not qualify for indemnity, risking losses to Minnesota Wisconsin and Dakota if upheld.

Minnesota Dakota Wisconsin Washington Stockslager Oregon Vilas Guilford- Miller

Frozen wheat seed experiments draw grain men’s interest

At the state experimental farm in St Paul on February 5, researchers report freezing wheat seed tests. Fifty seeds per sample from good to poor grade were planted and germination rates remained surprisingly high. Stalks reach six to eight inches, with some bending, and vitality for full maturity remains under study.

St. Paul

Milwaukee County Supervisors Face Boodling Charges Investigation

Milwaukee county officials are target of boodling accusations by the Evening Wisconsin stirring a heated row. The paper has not named individuals. a resolution for an investigation is planned for the next meeting. Police say more could be proven against supervisors. A harsh scene follows the claims.

Waukee Milwaukee Wisconsin Board of Supervisors Milwaukee County Haseen

Seven Blocks in Ruins at Antwerp NY Fire

A devastating fire in Antwerp, New York destroyed seven blocks of the village business district. Estimated losses total 75000 dollars, spread across firms including Antwerp Bank, Spear's drug store, The Gazette office, William Bentley dry goods, E. B. Perley partners, Miss A Bemans fancy goods, B Hall undertaker, J Winkler boots and shoes, and W.S. Smith groceries. Assistance was sent from Watertown, and insurance details are not known.

Antwerp New York Watertown N. Y Antwerp Bank Spear’s the Gazette Office William Bentley E. B. Perley Partgs A. Bemans B. Hall J. Winkler W.S. Smith

Congress actions and political notes Feb 5

Senate reports back the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill and will call it up Tuesday. Senate considers anti trust bill while Payson filibusters in the House over an appeals court bill. British extradition vote to be publicized. Harrison moves to secure a country seat near Washington. Paunceforte to be British Minister in Washington. In Vienna four thousand visit Crown Prince Rudolph remains. remains to be moved to a vault pending sarcophagus construction.

Senate Washington Allison House Payson Court of Appeals Union Pacific New York Vienna Rudolph

Bernhamer Released After Paying Fine in Indianapolis

Bernhamer, sent to the penitentiary for election return crook edness, arrived in Indianapolis under deputy marshal to prove he could not pay the $1,000 fine. He demonstrated his inability and was released from custody.

Indianapolis Bernhamer

Winter’s coldest day reported in New York and New England

Across New York and New England bitter cold prevails on February 5 with subzero readings from Saranac Lake Rome Waterbury Stowe St Johnsbury and Worcester. Reports cite 32 below zero at 7 a.m. in Hanover and a 38-degree drop overnight in Worcester. Lima Butchers boycott and labor bank plans surface amid other city notes.

New York New England Saranac Lake N. Y Adirondacks Rome Waterbury Stowe St. Johnsbury Worcester Mass Hanover N. H

Denver Motor Line Accident Injures Many Passengers

A Berkeley motor line car in North Denver ran out of control on a steep grade, jumped the track, and was smashed. Passengers suffered varying injuries, with John Berry and William Greenman among the most seriously hurt.

Denver Col Berkeley North John Berry William Greenman Otto Brohmer J. R. Thomas

Train Crash Near Brussels Kills Fourteen

A Brussels to Namur railway train derailed near Groenendael at high speed. Fourteen people died and fifty were injured, with many bodies transported to the city. Rescue workers blocked the line with masonry and may require dynamite to clear debris.

Brussels Namur Groenendael Hoeylaert Mmen

Omaha Republican Sold To Red Nye Reopens As Four Page Paper

The Omaha Daily Republican announces its sale to Red Nye, a former co proprietor, with plans to publish as a four page two cent issue. Meanwhile in New York officials of Electric Sugar Refining seek anyone able to read Mr Friend's cipher recipe for refining raw sugar. President Cotterill and directors debate whether the cipher is meaningful or a deliberate ruse to mislead stockholders. Mrs Friend has petitioned Michigan's Supreme Court for the return of her husband's unreadable cipher.

Omaha Republican Omaha Neb Daily Republican Red Nye S. 2. Rounds New York The Electric Sugar Refining Company Mr. Friend Cotterill Friend

Work of Brooklyn Strikers

Brooklyn police rescued a driver after he was pulled from his car on Butler street and beaten around noon. Edward J. Ryan, a passenger, was stabbed in the side at Myrtle avenue and Adams street but the wound is not dangerous.

Brooklyn Butler Street Edward J. Ryan Myrtle Avenue Adams Street

Peculiar Meaning of Hood's Sarsaparilla Highlighted

The piece argues that peculiar signals Hood's Sarsaparilla differs from other preparations in three ways including its remedial agent mix and preparation proportion and its active process. It claims these factors make it a thoroughly honest medicine and a great blood purifier with remarkable cures.

Frightful Loss in Remus Sinking Off Philippine Isles

London reports the Spanish steamer Remus has sunk with all passengers near a Philippine island. Also, a Swede named Calkin in Bourte Montana caused a dynamite blast on a stove injuring three and destroying room contents. A fire in Burwington Iowa destroyed Adams boot and shoe factory, heavy losses and insurance details. In Yankton, R E Fieming of Fargo formed Consistory No 2 Scottish Rite Masons.

Remus London Phillipine Islands Bourte Mont Calkin Burwington Iowa Adams Gilbert-Hedge Company Dakota Scottish Rite Masons Yankton, Dak R. E. Fieming Fargo Yankton Dakota

Accidental Poisoning Ends Life of Mount Vernon Man

Wm H Hill 36 of Central Mount Vernon and former Daniels & Sons supervisor now with Macy Co died after taking strychnine by mistake for quinine. He left a widow and three children. Berlin snowstorm causes fears of floods with thunder and heavy rain. three Heligoland pilots drowned in North Sea storm.

Mount Vernon N. Y Wm. H. Hill Daniels & Sons Broadway New York Macy & Co Berlin Heligoland North Sea

A and P Conductors Reinstatement Likely in Cus

W P Daniels of Cedar Rapids Iowa secretary and treasurer of the Order of Railway Conductors has been in Albuquerque for several days. A secret conference with the Atlantic and Pacific road and its discharged conductors was held Saturday night. Sufficient information suggests conductors will be reinstated.

Albuquerque N. M W. P. Daniels Cedar Rapids Iowa The Order of Railway Conductors Pacific Road

Rebellious Railroader Trainmen Strike Over Cuts

The freight train crews of the Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg road protest wage reductions effective Feb 1. Conductors and brakemen face 75 cent daily cuts while engineers 40 cents and firemen 20. About twenty five men refused the cut and struck. Grievance committees plan talks with officers. a general strike may follow if no compromise is reached.

Buffalo and Pittsburg Buffalo Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg

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