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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1889
Page
6
Binminanam Alabama February 20. A cyclone roared through the lower Shelby county area, destroying thirty to forty houses, causing five to six deaths and about thirty injuries. The storm traveled northeast over twenty miles in a densely populated zone, with livestock also killed or damaged and property losses mounting.
The greater portion of Rock Rapids Iowa was destroyed by fire on February 20. The disaster left an estimated loss of 75000 dollars with little insurance coverage.
A fire at Blankenburg & Co. yarn and woolen warehouse No. 18 Bank street destroyed the complex and damaged properties at Nos. 11 Bank, 14 Strawberry, 20 Strawberry, and nearby occupancies. Loss is estimated between 300000 and 400000 dollars.
Savannah river climbs to 33 feet on Monday and floods many low lying sections of Avansta Georgia. General rain has swollen all streams threatening railway bridges and disrupting transportation.
Fire at three in the morning on February 20 originated in the old town hall on Federal street. The blaze destroyed the town hall and four adjoining buildings with a total value of 20 000 dollars and limited insurance.
The alleged man of war Madrid also called Conserna was seized by United States officers in Gravesend Bay after a Haytien government complaint that it was intended to aid rebel forces led by General Hyppolite. The vessel will be taken to Atlantic Basin for a full search.
Huntington announces withdrawal from railroad properties east of the Mississippi and supports consolidating Newport News and Mississippi Valley, Chesapeake and Ohio, Cleveland Cincinnati Indianapolis, and Cincinnati Indianapolis St Louis Chicago into a new system led likely by Ingalls of the Big Four. Wyers Central Directors Will Decide. In New York Illinois Central leaders discuss with Rothschild reps. full board to decide Wednesday. Gould Retires. Delaware, Lackawanna and Western stockholders elect Henry A C Taylor to replace Jay Gould at annual meeting.
Lincoln Neb Feb 20 Henry Webb a locomotive engineer formerly with the Burlington strike crew sues for 2500 damages alleging the company promised regular work and discharged him maliciously and fraudulently Wa s hington Feb 19 Representative Butterworth to push a resolution inviting Canadian Parliament members to visit the United States in May and to appropriate 150000 for their entertainment
The Cleveland dispatch reports Bishop T. G. Bedell of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Ohio is paralyzed by a private cable from Nice. The item includes an “Ages of Birds” list noting varying lifespans for species such as the wren, sparrow hawk, nightingale, goose, pelican, heron, parrot, thrush, canary, crane, pigeon, and others with ages ranging from two to 100 years.
Dispatches from Indianapolis discuss Chauncey I. Filley of Missouri as a potential postmaster general under Harrison. Debates cite John G. New’s influence against Filley and Senator Teller’s doubt on interior secretary prospects, while Gen. John W. Noble of St. Louis emerges as a possible attorney general candidate.
Gen. Alger angrily demands an explicit avowal or disavowal from Sherman over remarks attributed to him since the Chicago convention. Sherman says he has not received the letter or heard of the issue. Alger later denies making any statement and says he never wrote to Sherman.
Fire at Chippewa Falls Wisconsin gutted Glickman and Heller brick block causing $60,000 on the block and major stock losses including Glickman dry goods $45,000 L. H. Heller $24,000 A Moses varied stores $35,000 and Rusk & Boland law office $5,000 The Times printing office $3,000 The Ma sonic lodge G A R post and Water Works suffered smaller losses The fire began in Moses cellar where powder was stored and Western Union office was destroyed.
Defeat runs in the family as Rev. W. H. Cleveland brother of President Cleveland is rejected 50 to 80 by the Southampton L. I congregation voters. Democrats claim the vote shows Republican influence while others say politics played no role.
C S Green, manager of the Hacienda De Istro in Chihuahua, has arrived in El Paso en route to England after securing exclusive rights from the Mexican government to bore artesian wells in Durango Chihuahua and Cahuala. He plans to return home for capital to advance the venture as protests from locals and foreigners arise.
Washington report notes Ohio has anticipated over 1 million dollars in receipts and faces serious financial embarrassment unless Congress enacts the direct tax bill. Nervousness spreads among agents for other states invested in the bill.
The House Ways and Means Committee will immediately begin a tariff bill to oppose the internal revenue measure approved by the appropriation committee. The draft will include the free list and wool provisions from the Cowles bill, plus the internal revenue sections.
Chief Joseph R. Reed of the Iowa Supreme Court and Ninth District congressionally elected official tendered resignation to Governor Larrabee to take effect February 28. Several applicants a vacancy. Delaware adds to Mr. Brown's list. Ella F. Brown of New York City named commissioner of deeds by Governor Briggs, serving from thirty four of forty six states and territories.
A decree from Rio de Janeiro removes Senor Arthur Correia De Souza from Washington to Rome, but a successor is not yet named. In Boston on February 16 the Gentlemen's Agreement was signed, and Chicago Burlington and Quincy announced it backed the president's railroad accord.
Washington February 16 exports of principal provisions for January valued at 11,152,752 dollars, compared with 6,826,980 dollars in the previous year. The increase reflects stronger shipments of staple foods and related goods to foreign markets amid ongoing trade shifts.
M. Tisserand presented to the Paris Academy of Sciences a report on remarkable observations of Neptune's satellite, discovered in 1847. The inclination of the satellite's orbit to the ecliptic rose from about 80 degrees to at least 146 degrees, and the satellite continues to move around its primary in the opposite direction to the usual.
The Ceara region suffers drought with at least 500000 destitute seeking aid while yellow fever spreads in Rio de Janeiro and surrounding provinces. About 20 deaths daily, 100 patients in Jurujuba Maritime hospital, and new measures include possible immigrant landing bans and use of Grand Island Lazaretto.
A. A. Crozier leaves Washington for Ocala to attend the American Pomological Society annual meeting starting Wednesday. Twenty five states send delegates and about 1000 visitors are expected. Florida Horticultural Society hosts with sessions at the sub tropical exposition buildings. Topics include sub tropical fruits and marketing methods. Excursions will follow the meetings across the state.
Michigan released the February crop report from 817 county respondents. January wheat injury was reported by 243 southern four tier counties, 54 in central counties, and 20 in northern counties, with no percentage loss estimated.
The Herald reports a secret circular among workers condemning frequent strikes and proposing a hidden labor police and courts with strict execution by secret officers. The plan calls for ear-cutting of bribe-takers and traitors, while capital punishment is rejected.
Leaders of the Great Orders pledge to secure federation under one head after adjournment in Philadelphia. The conference will likely not reconvene before July, and members vow to aid in organizing all labor federations in America under a single leadership.
A Lansina Michigan meeting in Representative hall voiced sympathy for Mr. Gladstone and Ireland’s home rule effort. Governor Luce presided with speeches by Father Charles O Reilly Judge Marston Gol Atkinson ex Governor Alger and several senators and representatives.
Five occupants of a Chester street car were seriously injured when a Baltimore and Ohio train struck the vehicle at Twelfth and Edgmont streets. Four women suffered severe injuries and Mrs. J. Shaw was in critical condition as the car was thrown from the tracks and the driver also hurt. The car was completely wrecked.
The barbed wire control is not held by any American firm as the device was patented in France by Louis Janin on April 19 1865. Under U.S. law this voids the patent here and invalidates royalty claims on Glidden and other barbed wire patents. In Missouri a bill to ban teaching German or any language besides English in primary schools advances after debate.
The Marys of the Woods Catholic school near Terre Haute Ind is burning and likely a total loss valued at more than 100000 dollars. All occupants escaped safely.
New York February 18 libel charge against Miss Meredith governess by her late employer Sir Roderick Cameron was dismissed.
At St John Dakota officials try to tax half breeds on the reservation. Sheriff Flynn and a posse face armed gathering tribes and are forced to disgorge taxes. Militia from St John moves in as Gov Church considers sending Ft Totten soldiers to St John amid fears of bloodshed.
The senate committee on Indian affairs authorized a favorable report on a bill allowing the Choctaw Chickasaw Cherokee Creek and Seminole nations to lease lands within their borders for mining, pending interior secretary approval and treaty validations by the nations. The committee also instructed reporting an amendment directing the interior secretary to identify Cherokee freedmen entitled to $75,000 from a fund to cover expenses.
A compilation of disparate 19th century items notes Cayette Ohio residents menacing Arnold over a saloon plan, alongside political, legal, and international tidbits. It mentions Massachusetts medical school outreach, Cardinal Manning critique, a Topeka brakeman's $3000 damages, a 4000 mile tow to Scotland, knife duels over pro bono publico, Lowell letters, Brazil’s maritime envoy, a Utica marriage, WV Democrats’ desertions, a Kentucky murder arrest, Link D Waggoner’s death, Geffcken leaving Const ance, Hohenzollern sea yacht, Milan coronation plans, Fenian Patrick Casey, and Sarah Bernhardt on Fedora.
St Paul grain and provisions quotes show Wheat No 1 hard 1.19 bid No 1 Northern 1.10 bid No 2 Northern 1.02 bid Corn Sample 28 20c asked Oats No 2 mixed May 24 Mic bid No 2 white 27 4g bid No 8 white 22c bid Barley No 2 55c bid Rye 45c bid Ground Feed No 1 12 000412.50 asked Corn Meal Unbolted 12.50 asked Bran 9.50 bid 10.00 asked Baled Hay No 1 upland prairie 4.00 bid 5.00 asked No 1 3.00 bid Dressed Hogs 5.00 bid Timothy Hay 6.00 bid Flax Seed 1.53 bid Timothy Seed 1.40 bid Clover Seed 4.60 Eggs 12e bid 12 4e asked Chicago Live Stock Hogs Receipts 25 000 head Night 4.50 4.70 rough packing 4.35 4.40 mixed 4.45 4.00 heavy packing and shipping 4.40 4.55 Cattle Receipts 7 000 head beeves 3.00 4.34 cows 1.50 3.00 stockers and feeders 2.20 3.40 Sheep Receipts 6 000 head muttons 3.50 6.00 Westerns corn fed 4.65 lambs 3.00 4.0
Express trains between Berlin and Hamburg now carry a van with traveling post office apparatus. Down trains drop bags at Friedrichsruhe for Prince Bismarck, while up trains collect bags at the Sachsenwald station near the Schloss within 200 yards, enabling rapid letter dispatches.
The Hartford horror reports twenty five dead and ten injured from the Park Central hotel collapse. Night crews probe ruins, identify victims, and transfer the injured to hospitals while officials seek missing guests and assess a long-suspected flimsy structure.
The American Tariff Reform league begins a three day convention in CuicaGo with attendees from nearly every affected industry. Expected speakers include Hon. J Sterling Morton of Nebraska and Hon. Frank Hurd of Ohio along with Henry George. The group aims to plan ongoing tariff reform education during non campaign periods.
In Bloomington Illinois on February 20 Ignatz Lederer township collector and deputy Harry M Loehr were arrested on grand larceny and forgery charges. Authorities say books were altered and charges over $1000. about $800 had already been collected. Bonds set at $1000 each.
Barb wire rivals claim the French patent of Louis Janin does not void the Glidden patent. Glidden asserts a twisted fence wire with a spur wire bent at the middle and clamped by the other wire. Telegraus from New York and Chicago report barbed wire men dismiss the sensational claim.
The Cincinnati Indianapolis St Louis Chicago railway car shops machine shops and locomotive house were burned Tuesday destroying the rail construction plant. Loss estimated at 125000 to 150000 with one locomotive five coaches and thirty freight cars destroyed. Cause of fire undetermined. Declined to issue clearance papers for the steamer Madrid in New York news.
New York merchants raise funds for China famine relief after a London letter from Sir Halliday MacArtney. Viceroy of Nankin appeals for aid as floods and drought devastate Kiang-See and other provinces, with livestock killed for food. London subscription nears £40,000. local donations total 2670 dollars.
The Opal and the Fabert cruised South Seas islands to punish natives for European murders. At Pentecost island a village was bombarded and burned. Near Port Sandwich the Fabert shelled Paama after landing sixty men from each vessel, as natives fled into the bush.
The Cologne Gazette argues three German consuls prove the Samoan troubles stem from American actions and that German intervention brought peace. The White Book is praised for Bismarck’s wisdom and Germany’s non-responsibility in the disorder. Gladstone is said to have been ignored. Rome notes lack of broad interest in Gladstone’s visit. American ball players and other celebrities draw attention.
Efforts are under way to arrange a Thames eight competition between English Australian and American crews. Leading oarsmen have signified willingness to participate and talks with American and Australian representatives are in progress to conclude terms. Prizes are to be larger than any previous similar event.
Belgrade reports Arnaut brigands raided multiple villages in Old Servia. They looted settlements and kidnapped all the young girls from Graditz, taking them to the mountains along with cattle. The outrage has stirred widespread alarm.
London report says boxer Charley Mitchell and his father in law Pony Moore were thrown from a trap while driving near a roadside house. Both bruised and scratched but not seriously hurt after examination by a surgeon.
A Grand Trunk railway collision between the Montreal local and the Point Levi express left two passengers slightly injured. Engineers and firemen on both trains leaped clear and escaped unharmed as both engines and tenders were badly wrecked.
Mr. O'Brien was sentenced by the court to imprisonment for six months without hard labor. This sentence, with his present term, will make ten months' imprisonment for Mr. O'Brien. O'Brien Has No Apologies to Make. Mr. William O'Brien was arraigned at Tralee for trial and refused to allow his counsel to apologize for calling Col. Turner a sneak. He declined to defend himself further.
In Walker county Georgia two wives two mothers in law and others live in one house. The piece hints at a family riddle while reporting that the senate passed the reform school bill, renewing faith in moving the school to Goodhue county. Rep Wing is cited. February 18.
The Ways and Means Committee reports on the senate substitute for the Mills tariff bill, noting only the title and enacting clause remain from the House bill. It highlights a constitutional issue: revenue bills must originate in the House, though the Senate may amend as with other bills.
The House voted 149 to 101 to send back to conference with instructions the Dakota bill.
Washington Feb 15 The House spent much of the day debating a reconciliation resolution for the territorial bill The conference report on the South Dakota admission was agreed to A substitute for North Dakota Montana and Washington by presidential proclamation was approved after debate The division on eliminating New Mexico from the bill passed 185 to 106 and the clause enforcing a South Dakota code by proclamation passed 197 to 102
In Washington on February 16 the Mills tariff bill with senate amendment was reported back from the Ways and Means Committee and referred to the committee of the whole. Mills also reported a resolution asserting the senate amendment conflicts with the constitution and that the house has sole power to originate such measures. McKinlay of Ohio reserved minority rights to file views.
The senate bill seeks an appropriation of 250000 dollars to protect American interests on the Isthmus of Panama. The measure aims to fund protective actions and safeguards amid concerns over security and strategic influence in the region.
Committee on appropriations directed Mr. Randall to report to the house a bill to amend the internal revenue laws. The committee adopted the bill by ayes including Randall Clements Felix Campbell Gay Cannon Ryan Butterworth Long McComas Henderson and nays including Forney Moran Severs Rice.
The Senate committee on Indian affairs issued an unfavorable report on the House bill to allot lands in severalty to Indians on Wisconsin's Oneida reservation. It reported favorably with amendments the bill granting the Cherokee Central Railway company a right of way through Indian Territory.
The president signed Norman J. Coleman's commission to be secretary of agriculture. Coleman took the oath of office at 2:20 p.m. in the department library in the presence of department employees. The oath was given by M. O. D. Ladow, the secretary's private secretary.
Washington February 16. The president approved an act for a public building at Sedalia Missouri and an act extending inland transportation privileges to the port of Sault Ste Marie Michigan and an act amending the Choctaw Coal and Railway Company bill.
In Chicago a prize fight between James Manin and John Morgan, both local pugilists, drew a crowd in a South State street barn. The bout was for 1,000 dollars and a 250 dollar gold watch. one fighter was declared the winner while the other was whipped. The article also quotes a reflection on conscience from Dr. A Cromie and notes the Chinese emperor’s planned household of 500.
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