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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1889
Page
3
Milwaukee posts rush to ready for the national encampment in August with vocal music plans and a monster chorus. The grand parade is set for July 27, followed by business meetings, and a naval battle is expected on the 29th as part of encampment week preparations.
Hon S B Cox passed through the city on the Glacier enroute Huron to deliver the fourth of July oration. The publicity promises a well filled gathering as visitors seek to hear the eloquent speaker.
Delegates from state Socialistic bodies meet at Third and Exchange to form the State Socialists of Minnesota. A committee with full powers is created to organize, circulate materials, and convene three delegates from each branch before upcoming state county and city conventions to nominate a full ticket.
Secretary Kennedy of the state board of health returns from Spirit Lake where he investigated the death of M Johnson. He says the house with the deceased’s remains had been burned by citizens before his arrival and that the illness was not smallpox despite symptoms. A strict quarantine was enforced for all exposed individuals.
Sioux commission led by Gen. Crook Gov. Foster and Maj. Warner passed through Mitchell on the way to Lower Brule agency and will proceed to Crow Creek. Gov. Foster said the commission expected a change at Pine Ridge and that the Indians would ratify the bill with about 250 signatures still needed.
Evpvora Iowa July 2 strangers have gone through this section of the country and have engaged to sell binding twine to farmers at much less than market price at the factory. Local dealers Ree and others in the county are worked up over the matter stating the twine is very inferior and propose to sell at a low price to those who did not purchase.
Under orders from Dr. McChesney Indian agent at Cheyenne Waldron was bounced from the Sioux reservation by Indian police for trying to persuade Indians not to sign the treaty opening the reservation to settlement. This serves as a warning to all parties not to interfere with Indians at Cheyenne.
Patrick Mc Quade and John Moffat were arraigned in La Crosse for burglary and a murderous assault on Lena Webber. The state asked for a continuance to July 8 for additional evidence and the crowded courtroom heard the plea.
Alnussin Sita and others head the constitutional convention on deck with Editor Bowsfield arriving. Rumors revive General Ward as the husband of an eight wife in New York, with detectives seeking accounts for half value. Chamberlain expects Sioux commission success amid a regional boom. Yankton notes rains boost crops. Sturgis reports McIver Bros planing mill fire with 5000 dollar loss. Jackson hosts first farmers institute, deemed a resounding success.
The St Louis rowing club planned a boat christening when a four oared crew, attempting to land near barges, was swept by the current. Three rowers Henry Breen Herman Karnatz and William Karnatz drowned, A C Trebus was rescued. The accident halted the festivities and the christening was postponed. A mining camp Hermosa was hit by a cloudburst washing away large parts of the camp with unknown deaths.
William Ballenhouse of Wyoming, en route to Buffalo for court, attempted to ford the Slinking Water river at the mouth and was swept away with his horse and has not been seen since, per Butter Montana dispatch.
Patrick Halloran a forty six year old tramp from County Clare arrives at Castle Garden bearing a wheel barrow two kettles and $115 in English money. He aims to reach New Guinea to work on a railroad after years of travel in Ireland. A Rome letter dated June 18 claims Archbishop Corrigan will be made a cardinal and travel to Rome mid to late July. The letter cites harmony with the pope over foreign professors at the Catholic University in Washington.
The steamer Ozyma from Gonaives arrives at the bar at 9 25 a m with news of Hyppolite marching 12 000 men toward Port au Prince and expected to reach the city by July 6. The south has risen and asks Hyppolite for arms and ammunition to join the assault on Port au Prince.
A tramway strike in Cardiff has turned violent as rioters smash car windows injure horses and passengers, and club and stone bystanders. Police struggle to control the scene while reinforcements are requested to restore order.
The world’s largest compressed air establishment sits in Paris on Belleville heights. Begun in 1881 to drive pneumatic clocks, it soon powered motive force by day and generated electricity for lighting by night. The complex covers 107,500 square feet, about two and a half acres, with two-fifths built up.
Dialog from a Brooklyn Eagle humor piece features a zealous physician preparing an autopsy to diagnose the dyspeptic patient. The patient frets he is not yet dead, while the doctor notes death may come and insists on timely autopsy to prevent decay.
Naples will demolish 17000 houses and 144 streets in a sweeping renovation to create broad new avenues and healthier quarters. The plan, funded largely by the Italian government, aims to halve the population in the affected area and complete within four years.
Information from St. Petersburg dated June 5 reports Grand Duke Alexis barred from the office of lord high admiral and exiled to Siberia. Duke Eugene of Leuchtenburg banished, Countess Zenaide de Beauharnais allowed to reside abroad. The turmoil stemmed from Alexis’s indiscretions with Zenaide, sister of the late Gen. Skoboloff, and a restaurant incident involving French actors that led to a police intervention and the czar’s swift punishment.
In Cork crowds clash with police during demonstrations. Patrick O'Brien is severely injured and later listed in critical condition after police used force. Widespread meetings occur around Cork as disorder remains high. Separately in London, Salisbury vows firm stance over Delagoa Bay affair with Portugal, signaling potential diplomatic strain.
George Starr, agent for P. T. Barnum, has signed contracts securing the Olympia in London for exhibitions. A large deposit was paid with forfeit conditions if the famed show is not brought to London in 1890.
At a Bassuels banquet on Sunday radical and liberal leaders preached unity against a common government foe. MM Graux Feron and Buls echoed the call for joint action to oppose the authorities.
Chicago July 2 Luke Dillon left for Philadelphia amid renewed distrust by police over Cronin murder theories. The News says Dillon contends Cronin’s death was caused by the Clan na Gael and that officials may be defending the group to shield real conspirators.
State's Attorney Longenecker said the Cronin case will not be ready before August and the court's vacation may be waived to try the defendants together. He warned the defense will push for separate trials, but all indicted men will be tried as a group. The report also covers a crossing accident near Chicago killing August Multenhouer and injuring his brother-in-law Fre Leibenhouer, plus a kerosene fire in Cleveland that fatally burned Mrs. Catherine Arnold and damaged her home.
Winnipec Manitoba residents who served in the American Civil War contemplate organizing a Grand Army of the Republic post. Among the veterans named are Captain Harper Wilson and Captain Douglass, with 8 J. Van Rensselaer also noted among Winnipeg's war veterans.
Sixty first New York infantry survivors dedicate their monument in the wheat field at Gertysguard Pennsylvania on July 2. Ninety three engaged with sixty three killed or wounded. Capt Lee Nutting accepted the monument for the memorial association as Capt Charles A Fuller delivered the oration after losing a leg and part of a shoulder in battle.
The president announced appointments including A. Louden Snowden as minister resident and consul general to Roumania Servia and Greece and Augustus Bourn as consul general at Rome. Other consuls general and a promotion for Capt Arthur McArthur Sr. are listed alongside early drafts for 7500 and 5300 ton cruisers and bids due August 23. A total eclipse observation plan and the presidential Fourth of July celebration in Woodstock follow.
Washington reports from the treasury that public debt fell by about 15.5 million dollars since June 1. The annual reduction for the year ending June 30 is estimated at 88.182 million dollars.
A July 2 Glasgow street riot left Aaron Johnson and Louis Watts fatally wounded, John Patton dead, six others injured after a knife and gunfight sparked by a local feud. In Brazil Indiana striking coal miners vote on wage offers amid feared prolonged strikes and possible layoffs. Remains of Enoch Turner found with bullet wound. suspects detained. Two 18 year old drownings occurred at a Riverside picnic. TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES note the Alabama Press association, Philadelphia population, YaleHarvard baseball teachers in England, and women physicians in Russia restricted to children.
A fire in Saginaw Michigan destroyed wholesale stores of the Excelsior Clothing and Shoe company and ruined a large portion of their stock. The blaze damages exceed preliminary estimates as investigators probe the site.
Sunday brought heavy rain that postponed the Duffy McHale bout to next Sunday. Bud Renaud received a letter from Charley Reed urging fair conduct for the Sullivan Kilrain fight and a finish. Renaud promised the management would strive for fairness and satisfaction of sporting men nationwide.
The first party leaves New York on the West Shore at 7:15 p.m. for Rochester to await Sullivan from Bel fast. A Rochester special will carry the group south after Sullivan arrives. Sullivan weighs 204 pounds and may gain 4 or 5 pounds en route to the fight. He attended Catholic services Sunday morning. Canada Threatens Retaliation Over Bonded Goods Transit. Ottawa debates withdrawing bonding privileges in US to respond to Maine cross-border restrictions. Minnesota synod opens in New Ulm with 49 ministers and 36 delegates representing about 12 000 members. A Clear Lake resident’s daughter killed by lightning. State Dental Association meets at Spalding House July 10. Duluth Turnverein wins eighth at Cincinnati. West Superior mills discuss wage cuts amid hard times. strike threats rise. Minneapolis expo lauds past year but Nicollet Avenue lighting likely to be dropped. Morris citizens plan to extend the Northern Pacific railroad to Chamberlain with another July 5 meeting.
In Cincinnati on June 29 it was reported that the Kentucky Oil and Gas Co of Louisville and the Southern Oil and Pipe Line Co of Cincinnati intend to consolidate. The move would create a multi million dollar company controlling over 150000 acres across Tennessee and Kentucky with a pipeline to Bowling Green. The merger is seen as forming a rival to Standard Oil.
Washington report notes that the current year’s pension payments face a deficiency and next year’s allocations may be inadequate. An examination of official estimates shows the last Congress initially appropriated 80,448,300 dollars more than the department requested for the present fiscal year.
Cadetships at the military academy have been secured by Frank C. Gore Gainesboro Tenn Fourth district James P Harbeson Flemingsburg Ky Ninth district Walter L Briscoe Marshall Ills Fifteenth district Joseph H Hurst Towanda Pa Fifteenth district
The president names John G Watts of Virginia as United States marshal for the Western district of Virginia and James A Connelly of Illinois as United States attorney for the Southern district of Illinois.
Washington June 20. The president has detailed First Lieut. Herbert B. Southerly of the First Cavalry as professor of military science at Cornell University New York from October 1. The move reflects the administration’s use of officers in college programs.
Advertisements tout Cuticura Remedies as a universal cure for skin scalp and blood diseases including psoriasis and scrofula with testimonials from Archer Russell Mrs A McClaflin and Taylor & Taylor. The copy claims cures after using Resolvent Soap and Cuticura products and lists prices and composition.
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