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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1888
Page
8
The Democratic National Convention race focuses on potential sites California aims for San Francisco with travel cost concerns and a California delegation pledge. Chicago Cincinnati and St Louis vie to host with pressure on the party executive to choose a favored location.
Early today W R Moffett editor of the Dakota S ettler was attacked in his Bismarck office by J Griffin, a saloonkeeper. Griffin knocked him down and struck him with a pistol butt four times on the head and once in the face, leaving him senseless. Moffett's cap saved him. Griffin not yet arrested.
In Loxpon on January 24 a divorce suit by Turner against her American husband Thompson ended with a ruling that the marriage is null due to the husband’s impotency. The American decree is recognized here without another English court decision. WasiIGvox text notes a Senate debate on a Pacific railroad commission report. The motion to refer failed. the resolution passed 45 to 15.
Augustus Ohlston of Pittsburg, a bridge worker, was knocked from the Poughkeepsie bridge by a timber and fell fifty feet. He died shortly after the accident.
Orrans Ontario January 25 report says a semi official announcement from England states that Hon. Joseph Chamberlain is likely to succeed Lord Lansdowne as governor general of Canada.
The Senate adopted a resolution to pay Daniel Dr. Lucas eighty one thousand dollars to cover expenses of his contest for the West Virginia Senate seat formerly held by Panikner.
ITAVANA reports Martin Losaci was kidnapped near Santa Clara by bandits who demand a ransom of 3000 dollars. The case outlines a crime in progress with authorities urged to take action and locate the victim and culprits.
Edward Coffry, the inmate convicted of murder, died at 6 10 this morning from injuries self inflicted last Wednesday while in Prrrspune Pennsylvania.
A large fire in Susquehanna Pennsylvania destroyed two hotels five residences and multiple business blocks after breaking out around 3 am. Assistance has been sent from nearby BinchvMrox New York with damages not yet fully tallied.
A report cites workers being unable to meet post office service needs due to transportation gaps and other causes. The demand for regular order prompted objections and potential delays in operations.
In Indianapolis a former bookkeeper from Madison loved a merchant's daughter. She broke the engagement, married another, and years later learned her youthful partner left her heiress to a large Michigan fortune. The will delays payout seven years after his death and requires residence in Chamida, with a lawyer managing the estate at $20 per year.
Judge McConnell sustains defense motion to quash all but published allegations against District Attorney Pollock. Proceedings may proceed against the Argus paper and its president, as DA Willnow considers prosecution. Attornies note Edwards bold courtroom remarks as unprecedented. Outcome remains uncertain but the case promises a notable Northwest contest.
WALLINGTON Jan 20 It is expected the president will consider a replacement for Mr Sparks as commissioner of the general land office. Indians push Stockslager as successor while rumors place Muldrow at odds over the post. Bryant named by Vilas could be shifted to the interior. Muldrow’s consent may decide the plan this week.
Cemyva Lanp Ohio Jo u 2b Lsine A Stanley seated by Ju Welker this morning to 1 the penitentingy in the National Bank of Commerce in this city. He had begun using bank funds to cover losses in a wheat deal. An investigation found he embezzled 100000 of the reserve funds and he has just been sentenced.
In Charleston South Carolina reports say an exodus association plans to colonize black residents in South America. A News and Courier article asserts slaves could fetch about 1800, with 800000 people expected to join and a $2000000 capital base. If emigrants sell at 300 each, profits could reach 350000000.
Washington corresp notes Col Nicolay recalling early life of Abraham Lincoln and his rise to president. Lincoln's informal daily receptions from 12 to 1 drew rich and poor alike while he calmly managed requests from office seekers and soldiers, showing his democratic approach and constant vigilance against threats.
The note promotes a California liquid fruit syrup as a gentle effective remedy for headaches colds and fevers. It claims to ease symptoms while strengthening the system and forming regular habits. Sold by S H Seallin, manufactured by the California Pug syrup Company in San Francisco Val.
A chaotic report traces a cholera outbreak origin to a village near the Nile and Damietta, noting a misdeed and water contamination. It mentions cattle deaths, rapid spread to Asia and Europe, and warns of global dread. The piece also reports a California palm-planting note and a Mexico City clash where three civilians and a robber were killed, with five policemen pursuing and two officers killed.
A heat sensitive red paint applied to electric wires shows current strength. The paint darkens with rising heat and turns black when current is excessive. This color change confirms dangerous overcurrent levels in the wire.
A humorous vignette rails about Senator George Vance of Mississippi with a baggy trouser quirk and a tar heel tale. It recounts a barbering anecdote and a circular saw joke about his pants and rear view, in a lively lobby scene.
A composite of quips and anecdotes from urban papers questions of who has the right of way the United States mail or a steam fire engine is debated. The Bridgeport fire incident involving a tiger and Barnum's collection is recalled as a humorous precedent.
A Detroit Free Press item notes Lord Erskine’s habit of replying to subscription solicitations with a formal quip about subscribing himself. In San Diego a mute man on the wharf wields a four tined harpoon daily and taunts stingrays, following a prior sting that left him bedridden for weeks.
A compact verse note cites Maurice Francis Egan praising mythic founts of youth, describing aging as a mask while souls and springlike renewal persist. It reflects on time, aging, and the hope of renewal as one nears life’s end.
Stories describe elephants eating coins knives hats and even a sacred idol, with experts noting elephants' armored stomachs pass many items and noting ostriches share similar appetite. Separately, Cornhill Magazine discusses how English and Spanish ancestry shapes children’s features yet final appearance blends both parents.
An Indian boy student at Wampton School is found playing an organ by note using a corn bread book as a musical staff. He arranged beans in lines on the inside crust to mimic notes while the song Way Down Upon the Suwanee River played.
A New York Press item describes a pocket size four by four inch battery connected to a diamond cluster scarf pin by silk covered wire. When the lid is compressed a bright spark is produced, rivaling diamonds in brilliance, and the pocket batteries have been used to illuminate bullets at some theatres.
An image by M de Gothard compares with Vogel's 1867 69 measures to show a star in cluster 4411 G C shifting by 2.9 arc seconds per year relative to neighboring stars. An Arkansas traveler remark follows on merchant skill and the futility of quarrels with circumstances.
A meditation on human kindness across the world and the enduring law of compassion. Warner's Safe Cure is praised in a flood of testimonials, including Captain Geo B Wiltbank of Philadelphia who credits a friend for urging its use and recovery from kidney and liver trouble.
In a vivid description a chronic battle within the body is framed as a demon of impure blood fighting the constitution. Hood's Sarsaparilla is presented as the reliable weapon to defend health restore peace and long lasting well being.
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