Editor Robert M Ewart Honored in Mitchell Tribute
Mitchell Capital details the death of late editor Robert M Ewart, praising his courage, integrity, and dedication to journalism. It notes his health battles, partial retirement in 1884, and return to Iowa before his passing, while reflecting on his impact and character. The piece also comments on Senate partisan removals and political tensions surrounding President Cleveland, ending with Judge Church ordering a Beadle County court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Capital
Manchester Press
Mitchell
Ife
Iowa
London riot sparks critique of free trade policy
Editor Blanchard of the Dubuque Daily Times warns that free trade has pushed England toward anarchy as laboring classes demand bread. He cites beggarly wages and half time work, arguing ruinous policy deprives workers of comfort and risks mob violence in London and other manufacturing centers.
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Blanchard
Dubuque
London
House vote signals silver policy stance in 1888-89
The House refused to recommit Bland's resolution by a vote of 88 to 168, a likely test of the administration's future coinage policy. The main question was whether to press silver policy, with some Republicans using the moment to stir a family quarrel while indicating broader sentiment on silver. The St Paul Globe notes regional factions and a desire to dampen unrest through cautious action.
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House of Representatives
Hewitt
Bland
Bell Telephone Charge Over Pan Electric Job Fees
The Bell Telephone Company faces charges over promoting the Pan Electric venture in government circles. How Garland was persuaded to accept half a million dollars in P E T stock is questioned, amid reported coldness between the Attorney General and cabinet members following a chilly reception.
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Bell Telephone Company
Pan- Electric
Garland
P. E. T. Company
Sparks presses for fraud in homestead entries
Washington reports Commissioner Sparks growing uneasy as his top agents fail to uncover widespread fraud in suspended homestead entries. He warned 90 percent fraud when taking office and plans to dismiss inspectors not finding fraud, replacing them in hopes of substantiating his claims while settlers bear the burden.
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Washington
Sparks
Northwest
Fiddler
Large 19th Century Miscellany Reported In News Digest
The itemized column lists New Mexico sheep numbers, cattle losses in Graham county Kansas, and 9,314 Indian children in 261 schools funded by the government. It notes a gauge change affecting 12,000 miles of southern rails, a double-runner sled on the Hudson, and high stenographer fees in a New York will case. It mentions Senator Ingalls, racing plans in Sioux Falls, aeronaut King, a speedy pension for F M Spear, and various local anecdotes. General Hancock dies at Governor's Island after a neck carbuncle. dispatches, flags at half mast, and funeral plans follow with reaction from multiple cities and officials.
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New Mexico
Ross
Plaisted
Niagara
Hudson River
New York
Senator Jones
Sioux Falls
A. King
Philadelphia
Secretary of War
Custom House
General Hancock
Washington
Commercial Gazette
Hancock
Army
Houston and
Greene Streets
Navy Yard
The London Riot Fails to Reignite in Dense Fog
London reports no renewed rioting as a dense fog aids rough crowds gathering on street corners. Col. Henderson meets with Home Secretary Childers regarding Monday and Tuesday disturbances, while unemployed workers watch Trafalgar Square with dejected looks. Official damage from Monday rises to £80,000.
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London
Col. Henderson
Metropolitan Police Force
Childers
Trafalgar Square
Fire destroys Central barn. 25 cars burned in St Paul
The Fire Record from St Paul reports a morning blaze at the Central barn of the Street Railway company causing $20,000 in losses. All horses were rescued but 25 cars burned and insurance coverage stood at $23,000. Additional items note a deadly house fire in Buffalo and a separate blaze burning valuable horses at Hunters Point.
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ST. Paul
Street Railway Company
Hunters Point
N. Y
Big Haul Revealed in San Francisco Embezzlement Case
San Francisco report states Robert Scott a clerk at the bonded warehouse of Bode and Early was arrested Thursday afternoon by a private detective on a charge of embezzling thirty five to forty thousand dollars from his employers.
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San Francisco
Robert Scott
Bode & Early
Salt Lake Mormon Confesses Embezzling Fifty Thousand
New Haven February 9 James Scott a Salt Lake City Mormon employed by Wilson Waddington the California millionaire as supervising architect confessed he had embezzled fifty thousand dollars from his employer.
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New Haven, Conn
James Scott
Salt Lake City
Wilson Waddington
California
Crawford's Death Confirmed and Maus Arrives
Tucson reports Fort Bodie telegraph confirms General Crook's statement about the Mexican attack on Captain Crawford's command near Nacare, Mexico, on June 11th, with Lieutenant Maus arriving to verify the details.
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Tucson
Arizona
Fort Bodie
Maus
Crook
Captain Crawford
Nacare
Mexico
State Normal School in Madison Burns. loss estimated at twenty thousand
The State Normal School in Madison Dakota, a fine brick building, caught fire in the basement at eight tonight. Firemen and citizens fought to save it but by ten it was entirely ablaze. Loss to building and contents put at twenty thousand dollars with no insurance. Citizens suffer severe loss.
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Madison, Dak
State Normal School
Dakota
Madison
Normal School
Imelli Returns in 1884 Riot Case Probe
Sheriff Alterton brought back R. S. Imelli a German jeweller from Washington Territory. Indicted for riot and assault tied to the 1884 John Smith disappearance near Enemy Creek. Mob torture of neighbor Mike Bechtel, body found in James River. Several men indicted. Smelli fled, later bailed, hiring Dillon & Preston. Trial set for March term. Smith’s death remains in doubt.
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Alterton
Washington Territory
Imelli
John Smith
Enemy Creek
Mitchell
Mike Bechtel
Bechtel
Smeth
Max Geidal
Chas. Smith
Joseph Scheick
Geo. King
Fred. Esser
Frank Young
Chas. Kelley
Smelli
Dillon & Preston
Smith
Father Wilhelm's Mission Raises Funds for White Lake Debt
In a letter from Mankato Minnesota dated February 10 1886 Father Wilhelm explains he left for the east to raise money to pay the balance owed on his church and school at White Lake. He notes poor crops last year burdening his people and reports good reception in Dakota while noting scarce money and dull times. He visits St Paul and describes its ice palace spectacle and plans another ice palace in Mitchell next year as a boon to fundraising.
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Mankato
Minn
Republican
East
White Lake
Dakota
St. Paul
Canada
Europe
Mitchell
Emsley Union Sunday School Benefit Concert at Gardner House
A February 4 concert at W. W. Gardner's home benefitted the Emsley Union Sunday School. The program featured songs, readings, comical skits, and recitations by local youths with Miss Rose Gardner at the organ and Mr. Jay Wilson as master of ceremonies. Town news notes a snow drift, a birth-turned-tragedy, a February 5 dance, and plans to organize the township.
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Emsley Union
W. W. Gardner
Jay Wilson
Rose Gardner
Geo. Graten
Mitchell
Gardners
Martin
Jenks
Iowa
Adam Deiring
Geo. Miller
H. Higgins
J. Annis
Hubbard
Pelton
G. Jenks
Carrie Gardner
Bright's disease cure claim spurs wide Rochester debate
A Rochester era discussion centers on Dr J B Henson who credits his kidney disease recovery to a remedy called Warner’s Cure. The interview recounts symptoms, misdiagnoses, and a claim that Bright’s disease can be cured with timely treatment, supported by local physicians and health officials.
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Rochester
N.Y
Democrat and Chronicle
J. B. Henson
America
Henson
Andrews Street
Bright
Warner
H. H. Warner
S. A. Lattimore
State Board of Health
Journey to St Paul Minneapolis and Wisconsin towns
Father Wilhelm outlines a travel plan beginning in St Paul and Minneapolis with hopes for good luck, then to Winona and La Crosse where friends will support his efforts, and finally Milwaukee and Madison before returning home next month. He notes the need to work hard to raise funds, yet believes patience and endurance will overcome obstacles.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Winona
la Crosse
Milwaukee
Madison
Father Wilhelm
Boy’s sleepwalk leads to arm fracture in fall
Jacob Koch twelve-year-old son of Henry Koch slept walked from a second story room about three in the morning and, imagining he was on the first floor, walked out and fell down stairs. He sustained a severe fracture of the arm.
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Jacob
Henry Koch
Topeka Jeweler Engaged by L. O. Gale
L. O. Gale announces he discharged his previous jeweler due to dissatisfaction and hires E. F. Winegar of Topeka Kansas. Winegar brings four years experience under a top watchmaker and comes with strong recommendations and references.
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E. F. Winegar
Topeka
Kan
L. O. Gale
Fargo Insurance Company charter and 1885 financials
The Fargo Insurance Company of Dakota Territory files sworn 1885 financials showing capital at 100,000 dollars, assets including cash on hand 1,409 and bank 26,983, plus real estate mortgages, stocks and bonds, and total expenditures. Risks total 4,344,582.43 with 3,286,629.80 outstanding in Dakota. 774 agents in the territory. Certificate of authority issued by Auditor E W Caldwell valid until December 31, 1886.
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W. W W. Walker
W. A. Lowell
R.F. Woolfolk
Fargo
Dakota Territory
NL Capital
Ps. Eeee
Dakota
Sisisecs
Escherissree
Dakota Ora
Territory of
Territory of Dakota
County of
Cass
R. F. Woolfolk
Fargo Insurance Company
Af Fargo
C.T
K. F. Woolfolk
R. O. Stewart
D. T. Territory OF Dakota
Insurance Department
Biamarck
BEAL
E. W. Caldwell
Department OF Insurance
Ilew. Caldwell
Bismarck
Notice of Settlement of Account in Davison Dakota Court
Notice in probate court Davison County Dakota Estate of Samuel A Miller final account presented for settlement March term 1886 at Mitchell court room 9 a m Administrator Luther C Lee seeks final distribution any interested party may file written exceptions. E C Wulfing Probate Judge February 8 1886. Also notice of application for letters of administration of Josiah B Vandenburg hearing March 1 1886 9 a m at Mitchell Probate Court. E A Wulfing Probate Judge February 9 1886. Land Office Mitchell Oak January 29 1886 Complaint against homestead entry No 26994 abandoned filing for cancellation to appear March 1 1886 10 a m before register George S Everitt F C Horrman Attorney.
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County of
Davison
Territory of
Dakota
Samuel A. Miller
Luther C. Lee
Mitchell
Davison County
E. C. Wulfing
Territory of Dakota
Josiah B. Vandenburg
Mary Jane Vandenburg
Mitchel
E. A. Wulfing
Oak
OW. Hendrickson
Davison Coun
Yoga
John O. Leary
Pecenip
Ranger
Everitt
Register
F.C. Horrman
Land Office Notice of Final Proof for Wallace Hover
Land Office at Mitchell South Dakota January 25 1886 notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before Register and Receiver at Mitchell South Dakota on March 6 1886 at 11 o'clock a.m Wallace W Hover H B entry No for the SW Sec 24 Twp 10 R 6 He names the witnesses to prove his continuous residence and cultivation Charles Rowe Charles Perry John Gillian James Gilfillan all of Davison County South Dakota J N Crow Register Attorney
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Mitchell, D. T
Mitchell D. T
Wallace W. Hover
H’d
Charles Rowe
Chaarles Perry
John Gillian
James Gilfillan
Davisen Co
D.T. W
Evenirr
J.N. Crow
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Senate
Cleveland
White House
Church
Beadle
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F. M. Spear
Colman
John Shoemaker
Fogelsville
Mr. Shoemaker
Lounsberry
South
Ingalls
Committee On the Judiciary
Nebraska
Kansas
Arkansas
Colorado
Eighth Judicial Circuit
Minnesota
Missouri
Oregon
Nevada
Maine
Cuba
Yankton Press
Christian Dickman
Wakonda
Loggs
Boggs
Governor's Island
Bulletin NO
Governor Island
W. S. Hancock
D. W. Whipple
Col. W. B. Beck
Lieut
A. D.nogeo
W.S. Hancock
Companions of
Ohio
Legion
Rururorp B. Hares
The
Greystones
Morristown
Eugene Griffin
E. B. Chain
Court House
Hempstead Club
Meadow Brookhunt
East Meadow
Hunt
Hobson
Cowboy and Pony
Elliott Roosevelt
J. D. Beresford
Belmont
Purdy
Buffalo
C. T. Kaynor
Kaynor
Crawford
Tenderfoot
Esting News Notes
Rosa ‘Gardner
Simmons
Derring
Gardne Ata
Low Lands
Emma Hazelton
Graton
Soho
Mattie Gardner
Mr. T. Hazelton
Miss K. Gardner
Geo. E. Simons
the Dacotah
Miss Hazelton
Geo
Mr. E. Moses
Misses Green
Annis
Mesdames Annis
Miller
Tobin Township
North St. Paul Street
New Orleans
Pentemen
Carriage & Wagon Makers
First Street
Weller
Cee Ee
Eee Ee Veereeers
Uli
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