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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1888
Page
8
The Democratic National Committee met in Washington and chose St Louis as the convention site by a unanimous vote. After a prior vote to move the date earlier, the meeting decided to hold the convention on June 6th, instead of July 3rd.
Floods sweep Columbia Pennsylvania as ice moved last night forcing water over wharves and mills. By 11 am the river remained one foot higher and two feet deep on the lower railroad track with parts near the bridge within five feet of the deck. Another ice movement is expected, risking further damage to the lumber yards planing mills and mills along the bank.
In Irawa Ontario on February 23 William Lindley aged 23 and John Tibbets aged 17 quarreled over Lindley’s wife. Lindley obtained a shotgun, forced entry, shot Tibbets in the forehead and was killed when Tibbets returned fire.
Dr Teed face charges of practicing medicine without a license after Fletcher Benedict died from broncho pneumonia amid belief in faith cure. Coroner sent case to grand jury. Benedict's wife testified shielding the physician while another believer became her security. Teed arrived from New York about a year ago and cites treating twenty thousand people with Kore shan faith cure.
Edwin Ames of Worcester files a 359000 suit against the Boston Albany railroad after his son was killed and his daughter injured when an express train struck their vehicle while crossing the tracks last August.
Dr. Bush at Metropolitan Church argues Christianity must focus on home mission work in the United States. He claims the Anglo Saxon race should lead global Christianization and cites Dakota's evangelical growth as proof of national potential.
A church leader warns that if admitted as a state, alcohol and demagoguery will threaten the nation. He cites Mormonism and atheistic rationalism as threats and urges the church to fortify home missions and prepare for a coming struggle.
Washington February 23. The committee on territories agreed to submit to the house a majority and minority report on the omnibus bill admitting Montana New Mexico Washington and Dakota as states. The majority report will be signed by all Democrats and the minority by all Republicans. The majority object to the bill for not dividing Dakota.
The Dakota supreme court sustains the local option act in a habeas corpus case McMahon vs O Connell from Grand Forks. Chief issues include police powers of territories, validity of licensing, and journals’ silence, with Judge Thomas alone dissenting on private property rights and organic act conflict.
In a Republican article H E Krarz argues parents must lead in home reading guidance. He warns against sensational dime novels and urges fostering a taste for good literature to build intelligence and virtue, with teachers supporting careful pupil reading supervision.
Lake county temperance advocates push prohibition as saloons are arrested last week. C C Tyler and Doc Perry post bond for June term court appearances. Madam Klassey examined and bound over for 300 dollars, likely to stay near courthouse as bondsmen are scarce. Building boom and railroad expansion boost Madison with about fifty railroad families arriving this season.
The Cheyenne Indians held an all night pow wow at Virran Dak locating great excitement as chiefs delivered speeches about the Dawes Sioux reserve bill.
In Washington on February 23 the Senate approved a bill protecting submarine cables a bill for an international maritime conference and a bill extending U S laws to No Man's Land.
An advertisement touts a potent purgative pellet product with bold claims of physical power, permanent perfection, and progressive purchasing incentives. The copy emphasizes health improvements and consumer proof through praise from readers.
Minneapolis report says thirty four injured in yesterday's blast, four dead. Coroner's inquest underway with verdict not expected until tomorrow.
Report from Highmore via travelers in Knox on February 21 says Somerimes accounts show a deficit likely exceeding 15,000. Since James left last week public sentiment in Highmore has shifted as former supporters now condemn him.
The advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a speedy relief and permanent cure for female weaknesses and nervous disorders. It claims a positive guarantee of satisfaction and notes long-standing fulfillment by the proprietors, with a wrapper guarantee statement.
The notice promotes Electric Bitters as a health tonic to lift low spirits and poor appetite, claiming they purify the blood and restore liver vitality. It advertises the remedy at 50 cents a bottle at Gale's drug store, urging readers to avoid stimulants like whiskey and bitters.
The court delivers its ruling on general and local laws in the case between Patrick McMahon as relator and Michael J. OConnell as respondent, resolving the dispute under territorial legal standards.
The Mitchell Republican canvassed southern Dakota to tally storm fatalities, reporting 105 deaths from a population of 380 000. The Sioux Falls Argus Leader praises the edition as correcting sensational eastern reports and notes plans to publish county by county names and ages of those who perished.
The article extols Syrup of Figs as a delightful liquid laxative for habitual constipation digestion piles and related issues. It emphasizes its pleasant taste harmless nature and gentle cleansing effects suitable for all ages and especially popular with women and children. Sold by 5.11 Scallin.
Louise Buchanan files for divorce from Robert Buchanan in Chicago superior court claiming cruelty from 1884 marriage through 1885 child birth and harsh behavior after she joined Buchanan's Comedy Ideals. She seeks custody of their child and support, while alleging $35,000 in Sioux City property and other assets, details withheld due to his secrecy.
Extract from Rh F Pettigrew in Washington discusses bills on state admission and federal projects. He notes opposition from Springer Johnson and Gale, cites Douglass on self government, and predicts partisan outcomes affecting Dakota's entry and a U S court.
It promotes easy intake and proven cleansing of the system for constipation headaches colds fevers indigestion and piles. Manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Company San Francisco Cal sold by S. H. Seallin.
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