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Mitchell Capital

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Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1889

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Germany Must Leave Samoa Alone in Pacific Tensions

Washington reports indicate the United States and Britain insist Germany respect the Samoa treaty. Berlin is urged toward a peaceful settlement while Admiral ships are increased and Count Vert Hatzfeldt meets Lord Salisbury after discussions with Mr Phelps.

Lioness Din Tare Pan Simon England Hell Washington Germany Samoa Lord Salisbury Mr. Phelps

Germany to Seek Quick Understanding With United States

The Chronicle reports from Ge Lenens that Germany will immediately take steps toward a settlement with the United States over Stine and related issues, with Uncle Sami guarding San Lespanx as a security measure.

Germany Uncle Sam Sami San Lespanx Chronicle Ge Lenens United States Stine

Germans urged to evacuate Zanzibar to free captured missionaries

Arabs negotiating with Germans for the release of German missionaries held after an attack on Dar es Salaam. A first demand is German evacuation of the coast. The Dar es Salaam naval garrison withdrew due to fever. Fighting occurred at Bagamoyo last Saturday as Arabs celebrate interior victories.

Zanzibar Anzibat Dan Dar-Es-Salaam Tou Dar-is-Salam Saturiday Bagomoyo

Hot plan for harbor defense by burning petroleum

The World reports a powerful foreign capitalist firm with millions plans to defend harbor entrances by releasing petroleum under the water through subsea pipes and igniting it with burning bombs to create a sea of fire. An experiment is promised to test the plan's practicality.

Powerit Hiarlor Petroleur New York Jai Ruretu Abt Pkor Ferebys Petroleum

Warships to reach Samoa in six weeks time

Washington January 28 It is said at the navy department that it will take at least six weeks for the warships Trenton and Vandalia to sail from this continent to Samoa The Nipsic will be the only vessel remaining here until after March 4 The Trenton left Pasama about a week ago while Vandalia which sailed from San Francisco Monday is faster and will reach Samoa about as soon as the Trenton

Samoa Washington Navy Department Trenton Viandsalia Nipsic Pasama Vandalia San Francisco Satoa

Adalts Are Serious in Wayti

New York dispatch reports at the Waytian consulate General Contreras displayed a cablegram dated Port au Prince January 21. He concealed its contents saying it came from an official source with news of an important nature that would seriously affect business speculation by several leading firms in the city.

New York Contreras Port An Prince

Emperors Honor Barred Missive Stirs Historic Feud

Fragmentary report depicts a royal banquet where figures including Mayor Porkenbeck and diver Notllelle were honored. The text suggests lingering tensions between emperors and a fallen father, with a notable slight viewed as part of a dynastic dispute.

British Cruiser Sent to Samoa to Protect Interests

A British cruiser from the Austro-Indian squadron is dispatched to Samoa to safeguard British interests. She will arrive by the end of the week.

Samoa Lonpondan Aust Wi Shean

New Hen of the German Navy Named Admiral

Admiral Baron Von Der Goltz is appointed to succeed Count Von Monts as head of the German admiralty, with the change announced on Saturday.

Brain Baron von der Goltz Count von Monts

Berlin birthday visit sparks protest in Ireland

A crowd of Sinn Fein and Liberal figures from Glasgow called a swift meeting to condemn the arrest of a Galway MP in Dublin while a majority of sovereigns planned a Berlin visit for a birthday celebration. David Sheehy MP for Galway South faces an Ireland warrant.

Scutel Loxpios Jian Glasgow David Sheehy Galway Ireland

Bradley Convicted in Park Assault Sentenced in Philadelphia

Patrick Bradley, jailed after an arrest for assaulting young girls in a Pennsylvania park, was found guilty and sentenced by Judge Gordon to twenty nine years and eight months in prison. A separate Iowa note reports a man behind a local soup house now in jail after a short run.

Philadelphia Patrick Bradley Paukriage Park Gordon Levescer Iowa

The Work in Washington Senate Debates Tariff and Navy Claims

The Senate discussed a survey bill from the aqueduct bridge to Mount Vernon and debated Mr Chandler's information request on navy extra allowances. Tariff Hill was reviewed with Reagan's wool amendment defeated 22 to 82. The lumber clause and free-list move faced votes. House split on Smalls-Elliott election case as river and harbor appropriations moved forward.

Senate Wasninetos Aqueduct Bridge Mount Vernon Chendler Morrill Reagan Brown Payne Votin Mr. Call

Navy records urged for Civil War naval history

Secretary Whitney informs Senator Cameron of the urgency to publish the naval records of the Civil War. He argues the detailed history is essential for shipbuilding, officer training, and departmental administration, stating it is a professional necessity and should be prosecuted to speedy completion.

Whitey Washington Slau Whitney Cameron Committee On Naval Affairs Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Des Moines Iawa St Erent Naval War Navy Department Naval Administration

Wanamaker Denied Turn Down by President-Elect

Philadelphia dispatch reports Wanamaker’s political allies dispute a tale that he was rejected by the president-elect. Hamilton Disston doubts the claim and predicts Wanamaker may join the cabinet, asserting the matter was settled long ago.

Philadelpina John Wanamaker Hamilton Disston Wanamaker

Union Delegates Push Chace Copyright Bill

At Washington on January 23, Boselly president of the New York Typographical Union with Kennedy and Gurke delegates urged lawmakers to back the Chace Copyright bill. They said petitions opposing the measure were misinterpreted and pressed to counteract anti bill petitions. The Chace bill passed the Senate and awaits House action.

Wastington Boselly New York Typographical Union Messrs Kennedy and Gurke Capitol Senate House

Clarkson a Candidate in Chicago for Cabinet

Clarkson of Des Moines Iowa traveled to Chicago on Jan 23 on the way to Washington. The Republican national committee reportedly chose one of their members for the cabinet, selecting Clarkson with Senator Quay declining. General Harrison’s reaction has not produced a clear response. Clarkson remained noncommittal when asked yesterday.

ChicaGo Clarkson Des Moines Iowa Stor Republican National Committee Quay Gen Harrison

Push for Donath as Public Printer by PA Republicans

Representative Darlington of Pennsylvania has asked President-elect Harrison to appoint August Donath public printer. He will present a paper signed by all Republican members of the Pennsylvania legislature urging Donath’s appointment. Donath is editor and proprietor of the Chester Times.

Donath Washington Darlington Pennsylvania Harrison August Donath The Chester Times

Jack the Ripper Murders Reported Near Kingston Jamaica

The Sun reports a string of brutal murders near Kingston Spain Town starting Nov 28 1888. A negress victim with throat cut and face mutilation echoes Whitechapel killings. A second body named Mag was found Dec 18 with similar wounds. A third body appeared New Year’s week, all attributed to a Jack the Ripper type killer. authorities hid details, sailors fear further attacks.

New York The Kingston Jamaica Spanish Town St. Catharine’s Whitechapel London Jack the Ripper Bae

The Militia Wanted Attack Expected by Miners Mob

Governor Wilson received a telegram from Elkhorn asking for state militia to protect Turkey Gap Coal miners from a mob reportedly coming from Pocahontas Virginia. The governor said he would deploy protection if civil authorities proved insufficient after receiving more information.

Charleston W. Va Wilson Elkhorn Turkey Gap

Panama Ditch Progress Promises Completion Amid Tensions

Paris reports arriving engineers Vauxonne and Boileau say funding will come from French investors to keep Panama Canal work uninterrupted. They claim 4,000 men discharged at Calebra, a brief clash, and twenty Chinese killed, while M Jacquier predicts final cost under 80 million dollars. US consul notes increasing naval presence as tensions rise.

Panama Vauxonne Boileau Paris Panama Canal France M. Jacquier Calebra United Press Isthmus Aspinwall Panama Bay

Britain Faces Three Separate Wars in Asia and Burma

London reports chronic British struggles abroad as three campaigns proceed. Lushai hills near Chittagong hostiles resist. Chins in Northwest Burma unite against survey teams seeking land routes. Red Karens on Burma Siam frontier under Saw Law Baw defy British rule amid ongoing unrest.

Didia London England India Sikkim Chittagong Burmah Tipnerah Murihore Assam

Bismarck and Son Said to Rule Germany in London

The Pall Mall Gazette claims Prince Bismarck and his son Count Herbert are the real rulers of Germany. Geifeleken was not kept in prison for treason due to lack of evidence, and they seek to commit him as a lunatic. Their success depends on further efforts, not lack of means.

London Germany Lonobox Pall Mall Gazette Prof Geifeken Prince Bismarck Count Herbert Geileken

Two men arrested over bank crook linked to City gang

In Indianapolis two well dressed men who registered as Charles Rowland and Charles S Thompson were arrested after being seen around the Indianapolis National Bank. Police identify one as Dutch Law of Cincinnati, once with the Patsey Hanley gang, a notable bank thief. A West Point prize fight saw Cadets Langhorne and Barrell clash in five bare knuckle rounds with evenly split honors and disfiguring injuries over a seating dispute at the mess table.

Indianapolis New Denison Charles Rowland Charles S. Thompson Cincinnati Pittsburg Patsey Hanley West Point New York Langhorne and Barrell Young Barroll

Fred Powers Wins Reform Club Essay Prize

Washington correspondent Fred Perry Powers of the Chicago Herald has won the Reform club of New York prize of 250 for his essay on the relation of the tariff to the industries of Chicago published in a daily paper.

Fred Perry Powers Washington Reform Club of New York Fred. Perry Powers Chicago Herald Chicago

Blaine hints at Indianapolis answer for next secretary of state

James G. Blaine attends the West Virginia Central and Pittsburg railway annual meeting in Baltimore. When asked by a United Press reporter who would be the next secretary of state he replied that the question can only be answered in Indianapolis.

Ben. Baltmore James G. Blaine West Virginia Central and Pittsburg Railway United Press Mr. Blaine Indianapolis

New Jersey Republicans name Sewell for U S senator

In Trenton on January 23 the Republican legislative caucus nominated Gen. William J. Sewell for United States senator with 29 votes to 4 for Congressman Halsey. The caucus voted to exploit any Democratic split by backing a Republican with a real chance to win.

New Jersey Trenton N. J Republican Legislative Caucus William J. Sewell United States Sewell Halsey

Mobile insurance official Pearce defaulter of fifty thousand

The city of Mobile learns that George A. Pearce secretary of the Planters and Merchants Insurance Company has gone missing after reportedly defaulting on about 50 000. Once a prominent businessman and church leader his absence shocks the community and raises questions about his charities and reputation.

Momile Ala George A. Pearce The Planters and Merchants Insurance Company Pearce Mobile Baptist Church

Senate approves Omaha Dodie City and Southern line across Fort Hays reservation

In a move reported from Woasatinutes dated January 28, the senate passed a bill authorizing the Omaha Dodie City and Southern railway to construct a road through the Fort Hays military reservation, enabling cross‑state rail access and potential expansion.

Senate Omaha

Sioux City Town State National Bank Authorized to Open

The comptroller of currency has authorized the Town State National Bank of Sioux City to commence business with a capital of $100,000. This action clears the way for the new bank to operate in Sioux City, Town.

Sioux City Bank Wa “Urton Comptroller of Currency Staite National Bank of Sioux City Town

Paine sells Volunteer to Seawanhaka Yacht Club member

New York January 28 The Herald reports General Paine has sold the Volunteer to a member of the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club. The transfer highlights ongoing involvement of prominent club members in national interests.

New York the Herald

Bounty for Dentists Tabled in Senate Debate

Mr West presented a memorial signed by many dentists asking a bounty of 1 per tooth extracted to American dentists to support an honest industry lower patient costs and encourage immigration of dentists. The measure was laid on the table.

Wastiisutos Ain Mr. West Senate Oltes

Town Disturbed by Discovery of Dissected Body

Floyd county residents are unsettled by the ghastly finding of a recently dissected human body in a rough pine box along the Cedar River. The remains appear to be those of a young person, prompting agitation across Mason City and surrounding areas.

Mason City Iowa Floyd County Cedar River

Decree Orders Deposit or Keokuk and Northwestern Sold

Judge Love in a United States court orders Keokuk and Northwestern to deposit 729231.80 with the court within ten days to cover bonds and coupons due. Failing payment, the court will sell the road property and franchise at public auction.

Keokuk Iowa Love United States Northwestern

No Local Option Repeal Settled in Trenton Caucus

Jan 28 New Jersey dispatch reports from Trenton that the Democratic caucus agreed to pass a bill repealing the local option law and to keep the high license law as it stands. The move affects New Jersey and New York politics and signals a shift in liquor regulation policy debated in the state capital.

New Jersey New York the Herald Trenton N. J

Senator Cullom Renominated by Illinois Legislature

In Springfield on January 25 Hon Shelby Cullen was renominated for United States senator by both legislative branches. Democrats voted for Gen Pahner. The election will be confirmed in joint session.

Senator Cullom Illinois Springfield Ill Shelby Cullen United States Gen Pahner

Strike Boomerang Hits Two Thousand Miners Locked Out

Two thousand miners in W L Scotts mines struck on Saturday and now face a lockout with the mines likely to stay closed due to a weak Northwest coal market. Many miners are destitute and debt ridden and fear suffering in cold weather. Indianapolis League Base Ball club directors vote to surrender the franchise, liabilities about 19000 with league pledged to return 15000.

Indianapolis Young

Fireman Severely Scalded In Southern Pacific Wreck

A Southern Pacific train from San Diego wrecked near Box Springs injuring the fireman Thomas Carter who was severely scalded while passengers escaped with a bad shake up. In New Orleans Jefferson Davis attended a veteran Confederate reunion and banquet with Commodore Hunter and Generals Brent and Davis among the attendees.

San Francisco Southern Pacific San Diego Box Springs Thomas Carter New Orleans Jefferson Davis Veteran Association of the Army of Northern Virginia Confederates Commodore Hunter J. J. Brent T. E. Davis Lee

Burlington joins UP in cutting corn differential

Chicago January 23 General Freight Agent Morton of the Burlington announces a rate cut joining Union Pacific to reduce the corn differential from Western points to St Louis. The change grants Chicago a two cent advantage over the former rate.

Chicago Morton Burlington Union Pacific St. Louis

Albany Assembly Passes 200000 Inaugural Centennial Bill

In Albany on January 23 the assembly passed a bill appropriating 200000 for proper representation of New York at the Washington inaugural centennial celebration in April.

New York Albany N. Y Washington

Heavy Snow Halts Halifax Storm Delays Steamers

Heavy snow swept Halifax Nova Scotia on January 24 the first of the season with evening rain following. The storm delayed steamers at the harbor and disrupted port activity.

Halifis Halifax N. 8

Wisconsin Senate to Probe Northern Dance Halls

Madison reports the senate committee on state affairs will privately examine James Fielding’s governor commissioned report on northern pine region dance halls. Fielding’s tour allegedly found speculation of stockades and white slavery exaggerated, with more vice in big cities. Mrs. Dr. Bushnell of the WCTU to testify if she sticks to facts.

Madison, Wis Senate Committee On State Affairs Rusk James Fielding Pinery Commonwealth Dr. Bushnell Women’s Christian Temperance Union

West Virginia Senate elects Carr president after deadlock

In Charlestown WV on January 23 the West Virginia Senate elected R S Carr as president after 126 ballots, with ten Democrats and six Republicans voting yes. The chamber adjourned until 10 o clock. A second item from Aaron WV notes the legislature to vote for a US senator today amid talks of another deadlock, with Goff nominated by Republicans and Kenna facing opposition.

West Virginia Charlestown W. Va Senate R.S. Carr Asron United States Goff Kenna Eght

Legislative Proceedings in Minnesota and Dakota Senate Actions

Minnesota reports slow arrival of Senators with a bare quorum and a set of routine bills. A joint session to review journals from the senatorial election was approved, along with bills on process in justices courts, tax sale redemption notices, and pay for session days. In the House, US senator election was set for Wednesday noon, with a three-fourths jury verdict constitutional amendment proposed. Dakota coverage notes Representative Jones urging Jamestown asylum expenditure audit and militia general bill while discussing Australian voting system and temperance committee formation.

Minnesota St. Paul United States Dakota Bismarck Jones Jamestown Messrs. Hilstead Crawford Arlen Atkinson Soderberg

Blacklisting Bill Moves Through General Assembly

MEDIANAVOLIS January 23. The bills favoring blacklisting discharged employees advance. It requires only a truthful written statement upon request regarding the cause of discharge. The measure provides penalties from 500 to 1000 dollars and civil damages for violations.

Medianavolis General Assembly

Awaiting Developments in Winnipeg

Winnipeg man C W Seo field, the Minnesota grain king, arrived Friday night and awaits developments. He states he failed for 200000 dollars and does not hide his identity, saying he bought too much barley and his boys outplayed him. Lieutenant-Governor Schultz was upset from a cutter and broke his arm. No serious results are anticipated.

Winnipeg Man C. W. Seofield Minnesota Schultz

The Grown Murder Trial Opens in Iowa Court

Mason Croy Iowa January 24 The trial of Sarah E Brown for the murder of Hiram L Brown and Jesse Brown and the attempted murder of two other family members begins with a reportedly strong state case. Chicago Printers Fail Clarke Longley Printing Co Chicago January 22 The Clarke Longley Printing Co of this city has failed with confessed judgments totaling 440000 assets about 60000 The firm publishes the Northwestern Uuimaberman and the Orange Judd Parmer weekly papers.

Mason Croy Iowa Sarah E. Brown Hiram L Jesse Brown Chicago Curiaco Clarke & Longley Printing Company Northwestern Uuimaberman Orange Judd Parmer

Chicago Grain and Provisions and Live Stock Receipts

Grain and provisions prices for January February and March appear with values for BOEC Lard Short Ribs and Park January. Live stock receipts report hogs cattle and sheep with prices for beeves cows stockers and feeders natives western corn fed lambs and totals. Receipts include hogs 11 000 head cattle 8 000 head sheep 6 000 head with varying prices across categories and months.

Chicago

Sheriff Sale in Davison County Dakota Territory

In the district court Davison County a sheriff sale is ordered of the southeast quarter of section 13, township 102 north range 62 west. The premises secure a judgment of 2909 dollars plus interest and costs. The sale is set for February 23, 1889 at Mitchell courthouse front door. Blanchard & Harnett attorneys announce.

Territory OF Dakota Davison GoUnts John P. Seiberling James J. Seiberling Samus Miler Copaianers Rite and Suyle Seiberling, Miller & Co Michael B. Lynch Mageie Lyneh VanKeuren Add MOB Mloyd Coparivers Delop Ina Syle Boyd Dee ISIS Mitchell Cayison Dakota Territory Davison County Mitchel D. J Sir Blanchard & Hannett Hainiif Erry Dwight WY Davison County

Land Office Notices of Land Claims at Mitchell Dakota

Notices dated January 2 and 3 1889 announce settlers and a soldier filing final proof for land claims in Davison and Hanson counties. Witness lists include Milo Sting Sarin Strong Willan Dean Morse Hillman Pringle Roe Hover Smith Dondlinger and others. Protests and cross examinations possible at Mitchell before M H Rowley register.

Mitchell, Dak Mitchell Dakota Milo Sting Sarin E. Strong Farwell Dak Asael Booth Joseph Swift Mitchell Dakota Interior Department M.H. Rowery Register Mitchell, Oak Mitchell, D. T John J. Wallis Ras Menisies Willan Dean P. Morse Hanson Co A.L. C Chas. &. Roe K.O Hover Andrew Smith Nick Dondlinger Davison County

Foreclosure Notice and Mortgage Details from 1889

Foreclosure notice lists Harmon M Warfield and Minnie Eh Wartield, with details of default on a mortgage in Davison County Dakota. It states the mortgagee elected to declare the principal and interest due, totaling $54, with sale at public auction on February 1, 1889, 1 PM at the courthouse front door in Mitchell, Dakota Territory. Describes the mortgaged land of 160 acres as recorded in USGS survey, Pierre, S.D. agent H McOrick, McDonald & McDonald attorneys.

Harmon M Warfield Minnie Eh Toby Lesen Guy Yaoi Mobie Tryst Porch Buyson Olivery Diavison Michell Davison Territory of Dakota Sid More Worcel Saud Us&s Pierre Ld.w H. MC Orick McDonald & McDonald

Mortgage foreclosure notice in Mitchell Dakota

Default on August 1886 mortgage to Charles Rhoades prompts sale of Lot 8 in Block 19 of Mitchell original town. Auction set at front door of Mitchell courthouse, proceeds to satisfy $714.40 owed including $700 principal and $1.46 interest plus $50 attorney’s fees.

Maury Alfred Dean Davison Territory Dakota Charles Wheades Territory of Mitchell Dayisou Dako Othiday Jaumes

Territorial summons in Dakota court suit 1883

In Yankton Dakota Territory a District Court summons to Minnie H Letcher George E Letcher Minneapolis Hardware Madison Manufacturing Jans Whelan Charles W Taylor I E Moses Frank Weler and others directs them to answer a complaint filed October 16 1883 in Mitchell Davison County. The notice requires appearance within thirty days of service with penalties of default.

Minnie H. Leteher George Hk. Tetener Isang Spees Frances C.spees Minneapois Hardwire Company Madison Manufacture Toy Company Jans Whelan Charles W. Taylor I.E. Moses Frank Weler Dake Eds Zrecting MPO Yuul Yankton D.L Yankton, Dak Pinis Atter Minnie H. Letcher George BE. Letcher Minneapolis Hardware Company Fur Aficison Manufacturing Wis Mitchel Davison County Dakota Territory Gamble Brothe

Letcher defendants face sheriff sale of Mitchell property

Execution issued from the federal district court in Dakota Territory directs Davison County sheriff to sell Lot 12 Block 8 in Wilcol Mitchell. The sale, to satisfy a judgment in favor of Orlando S. Brooks against George Letcher and Matilda Letcher, is set for January 23 at 2:00 PM at the Mitchell Courthouse front door. Proceeds go to cover $3,890.14 with interest at 7 percent plus costs.

Orlando KR Betts George E.letcher Matilda Ds. Letcher Defendamis Sederalistrict Court Territory of Dakota County of Davison Orlendo Sr. Bbus George Letehera Masidas S. Letener Tolowig Mitchell Leteher & Belts Davison County Las Elem

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