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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1888
Page
2
A severe rainstorm hit Kansas City on July 10 turning eighteenth street into a rushing river. Two houses were carried away near Twenty third and nine with several residents rescued only with difficulty. Reports spoke of a drowning Williams family and extensive damage around ten thousand dollars.
A severe storm floods many residences near Harrison and Vine streets with water two feet deep on first floors. Two houses at Twenty third and Vine were wrecked. six people were rescued by the fire department. Cable lines on Eighteenth and Twelfth streets were damaged.
A high speed extra freight crashed into a landslide on the Louisville New Albany and Chicago line three miles south of Lafayette Indiana. The engine was demolished and fourteen cars stacked thirty feet high. David Julian died immediately Morris Hartnett fatally injured Fireman Dlackwell severely hurt with no hope of recovery.
A Lyons Iowa blaze last night destroyed David Joyce's saw and planing mill with a large stock of lumber. Loss about 150000 dollars, insurance near 100000. About 150 men lose their jobs due to the disaster.
A blaze in the Athens market today destroyed numerous shops causing an estimated loss of 790000. Local authorities report extensive property damage and investigation into the fire is underway.
The Senate heard petitions urging amendments to the interstate commerce law to curb railroad piracy, push prohibition in the District of Columbia, and restrict foreign immigration. In the House, call of states preceded bills and resolutions. Adams of Illinois presented a sugar and Standard Oil trusts resolution, deemed impractical to govern these trusts this Congress, referred to rules. Tariff discussion continued in the committee of the whole, with the sugar schedule taken up.
Readers inform the pension office protests arise against Interior Secretary decisions debarring Mexi can war veterans who left U S military service for the Confederate service. A Supreme Court ruling reportedly says Civil War veterans discharged honorably. A congressional inquiry likely. Also mention of Atlanta naval posting rumored for South Pacific duty to protect American investments in Peru.
WacuineTex July 10 reports United States steamers Atlanta and Yautic at the New York navy yard will be fitted out for foreign service. Atlanta likely to join the Pacific squadron and Yautic expected to proceed to the West Indies.
Washington dispatches report Col. Thomas L. Casey has been nominated as head of the Engineers with the rank of Brigadier General. The piece notes preparations if vacancies arise and mentions Col. Daniel S. Lamont as a potential cabinet member.
Information from Bald Knobber counties in Southwest Missouri reports brewing trouble between two factions of the Bald Knobber order. Doc Peters, a noted Bald Knobber and cattle thief, was arrested at Cassville last week as part of a crackdown. Peters leads a band that has stolen over 2,000 cattle in Ozark Christian and Tan counties.
A Chicago area report describes radical engineers vowing to halt all roads into Chicago if arrests occur after a strike. Leaders say wholesale arrests could trigger a 36 hour lockout, with Q line members disfavored and calls for new non union routes as the fight tightens.
Chicago July 10 The May earnings show a drop of over 800000, following April’s fall, in the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy financial exhibit. Officials say the worst may be over and July statements should improve.
The Republican national committee sub-committee meets to discuss establishing permanent headquarters in New York city. The Carlton building on West Twenty-fifth Street is favored for the site. The National headquarters on West Twenty-fifth Street opened for business Monday by Harrison and Morton.
Judge Clark orders a new trial for T. A. Ridnour, twice convicted of killing William Andrew Bray and twice sentenced to hang. The Aug. trial will be before a Rockingham county jury as Virginia law limits county court terms to at least fifteen days, making prior trials of about a month infeasible.
Italian suspects identified in a deliberate scheme to flood New York City with poorly made five dollar silver certificates. One man arrested. Inspector Byrnes assigns teams to pursue the counterfeiters.
Washington July 10 Elliot Sand ford of New York nominated for chief justice of Utah Supreme Court J W Judd of Tennessee named associate justice Hugh W Weir of Pennsylvania nominated chief justice of Idaho and H Berry named associate justice of Idaho plus others listed by the report
Dr. Alloway, the Dakota territorial veterinarian at Bismarck, has received a unanimous offer of the professorship of veterinary science at Brookings Agricultural College and has wired acceptance.
Evan Lewis was held on a charge of legitimate parentage filed by Miss Annie Sair a former Harnevelt school teacher. The case centers on Lewis' home affair in Milwaukee.
The Third regiment is now located at Camp Lakeview in Wake City Miany on July 6. Officers and men, in fine body, are determined to make a good record.
A long catalog of patent recipients and inventors arranged by numbers and names. Entries include Hans Peterson 4411 and many others such as Michael McLean 247, A McDonald Lockhart 381, Wim Winter 7325, Joseph Jo Kendall S848, and Elizabeth Abrahamson 9468 among hundreds. The list also notes cash patents received like 4316 Deming MacClatchie and 9105 Herman Rosenthal, detailing a broad roll of patentees and awardees.
The speaker argues for a swift and intelligent reduction of revenue amid a large surplus. He urges Republicans to handle the reform, citing defenses, navy strength, and repayment of Union veterans as key goals for national security and honor. He emphasizes distrust of Democratic colleagues on these questions.
Fragmented excerpts recount speeches on disenfranchisement and free trade. The text cites Harrison's 1888 remarks on southern votes, late 19th century debates over black suffrage, Democratic control, and territorial admissions such as North Dakota. It highlights partisan arguments about electoral votes and statehood delays.
In Caicaco the Farmers Review notes generally favorable weather last week aside from violence in some areas. Winter wheat harvests show higher yields than early estimates, aided by thin groundwork and large heads. Corn remains below full average but could improve with continuing favorable conditions.
Washington dispatch suggests Col Daniel S Lamont is named for secretary of war if Cleveland is re elected and Whitney and Garland retire. The report notes Lamont could join the cabinet should vacancies arise and the country be prepared for such a move.
The defense department faces 350000 dollars more in expenses this year with 25000 pending deficiency for Pan Electric legal costs and over 40000 already paid. Attorney Allen G Thurman receives 4620983 as part of funding, amid criticisms of Democratic attorneys handling cases district attorneys should. Cleveland is accused of economy claims while supporting Garland to limit conspicuousness in the campaign.
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