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15 Jul 1887
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1887
Page
1
An unclear OCR snippet references text about beds logs and rules with stray names and dates. The readable words mention Mir and city and items that imply a local notice or column fragment.
July reports from the agriculture department indicate corn acreage up 2.5 million and output up 2 percent from 1886 with Kansas and the Mississippi district showing gains. Wheat in many regions holds steady while spring grain faces chinch bug pressure. overall yields depend on weather and pest conditions across Wisconsin Minnesota Nebraska Dakota and West Virginia.
July 11 report says at least 25 drown after yacht Mystery overturned last night, with 37 aboard mainly from eastern Brooklyn. Lost include Michael Schwind, Mrs Brandle, Mrs Louise Chemnier and children Frankie Lizzie Charlie, Mrs Weiss and daughter, Annie Bader, and many others. Saved listed among relatives and guests with several later deaths.
Belfast and wider Ulster marks the Boyne anniversary with large crowds and disturbances. In Belfast, Rev Dr Kane of the Orangemen presided over a monster meeting where violent rhetoric surfaced and riots erupted. Police were reinforced to prevent clashes between Orangemen and Catholics.
In Lim Ohio John Williams, 30, assaulted two girls aged 9 and 11, injuring one fatally. jailed. In Flemingsburg Kentucky Elias Pugh, about 30, six feet two, abducted and harmed 11 year old Fannie Barnice. hunted by hundreds as lynching fears rise.
CircaGao July 12 report says Orangemen held a city parade and picnic in Des Plaines to mark a historic victory. They marched in procession through the streets toward the depot showing a fine appearance and festive mood.
London police reopened the case of the young Cass woman illegally arrested but adjourned soon after, amid evidence that hundreds of women were convicted on a single witness. In Dublin, English ladies urged the Lord Mayor’s wife to lead the agitation against the pending coercion bill in Parliament.
Massachusetts veterans visiting Richmond last week faced hostile sentiment when Virginia officials urged joining the rebel flag with the Stars and Stripes. H. W. Flournay defended the Confederacy and proposed amending the flag. the Richmond editor followed with a call for full unity by incorporating the rebel banner into the national flag.
Archbishop Corrigan announced in New York yesterday that Rev Dr Edward McGlynn is excommunicated for disobeying the pope’s order. The letter warned him to appear in Rome within forty days or face full penalties, including loss of sacraments and, after death, Christian burial rights.
In Washington a leading Dakota figure, touted as a trade center promoter, negotiates bonds for cash after meeting a Washingtonian in New York. The bon vivant epicure hosts breakfast at Astor cafe with clam and fish dishes, while the Dakota man finishes ham and eggs in ten minutes, leaving the table as the bill hits 36.35.
Washington reports quote sources claiming the president declined a St Louis visit to stir Grand Army factions. A prominent G A R figure says Cleveland seeks to split veterans into hostile camps for the next campaign. Other leaders deny political aims, urging unity and praise for Union veterans.
Henry Long, who wrote to Mayor Hewitt alleging the Knights of Labor persecuted him, was appointed janitor by mayoral influence. Last night detectives arrested him for robbing tenants in the flat. police report a bad criminal record.
In Washington H A P Carter the Hawaiian minister discusses Honolulu's revolution confirming the king’s partial surrender of prerogatives and pledges to limit royal power. He notes W M Green as new chief minister, Kalakaua’s U S friendship, and that the cabinet’s English birth staff signals reform rather than a challenge to American interests.
In Toledo on July 11 a brutal prize bout at Bay Point with about a hundred spectators ended when Jack Dempsey knocked Frank Nevitt out in three rounds under Marquis of Queensbury rules with bare knuckles. Nevitt broken nose. Dempsey suffered a broken arm.
Wasuincrox July 11 Post office officials indicate a strong effort in the next Congress to extend the merchandise in the mails system, the parcels post, despite opposition from express companies. The note reflects early push for broader parcels service and resistance from freight operators.
A severe tornado and hail storm swept northern Slughes and southern Sully counties last night, with hail up to hen's egg size shattering crops and wind flattening houses. The hardest hit include M. K. King, Charles Post, Sam Strayer, J. I. Brawler, W. Cools, and others. The storm lasted about fifteen minutes and lowered the temperature from 106 to 81 degrees.
A fire erupted at building twelve Park Row around two this afternoon caused by fireworks from Eagle fireworks company's ground floor. Employees fled, nearby occupants evacuated in panic as firefighters arrived with twenty water streams. Further explosions occurred but no injuries reported.
Pierspuren Pennsylvania July 11 reports the resignation of W. C. Quincy general manager of the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie railway. The move surprised readers and there is no immediate announcement of a successor.
The New York report notes Blaine traveling from London to Scotland with the Maine coat of arms flying on his palace car. The motto "Dirigo" is displayed, while John Sherman adheres to his motto "I dig" during the same period.
In Philadelphia on July 11 William Cain and Clarence Gibbs, both Black, fought over a girl and Cain shot Gibbs in the side likely fatally. Cain was not arrested. Also reported: the Leavenworth club franchise in the Western league sold to Hastings and the club disbanded. Fitzsimmons, formerly of St Paul, tipped as pitcher.
A mob of about 200 armed men seized Clusa jail after guards were withdrawn and hanged Hang Die for the murder of Mrs. Billon. The Chinaman was found under the jailors room by trap door. he was taken to China town and strung from a railroad turntable with no speech. In Washington, Mahone pledges support for the Virginia Republican ticket and outlines a debt plan to gain broader backing without raising taxes.
Ben Ash reports that Charles Hauser and the party have arrived safely in Juneau after a pleasant voyage. They are pleased with the country and climate and hope inducements will be offered to make Alaska their home. Ash plans to visit Alaska with a large party on September 1 to finalize arrangements.
President Cleveland and Mrs Cleveland arrived at 5 40 am with only Mrs Cleve lands maids. They walked from the station to the home of Miss Rose Elizabeth Cleveland and surprised her. The town had planned a large greeting but it did not occur, leaving many regrets.
Logan spre County coroner notified after 2 a.m. shooting of Mrs. W A Garner in Royal Center village. Husband Garner, thinking he was stopping a burglar, discovered his wife missing from bed and later admitted the fatal shot. Coroner to investigate.
Stern Chittenden of New York brother of an Episcopal clergyman in Paradise, Lancaster County, ended his life last evening at about 6 by cutting his throat and both wrists with a razor. He was thought insane, 55 years old, a bachelor. An inquest returned a verdict of death by his own action.
In Chattanooga Tennessee area this morning on the East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia railway Mrs. Craig and her niece Miss Alice Phillips of Dalton were struck by the east express while walking on a trestle near Sugar Valley. Both women were killed on the spot.
Cerro Gordo Ill July 8 Mrs Margaret Green longtime resident of Willow Branch township dies at her home aged 83 She once served as nurse to Abraham Lincoln during his smallpox illness at Beardstown Ill The notice also mentions Prescott Webber McAuliffe and Legg as players moving between regional leagues including St Paul Red River Valley Ohio State and South Bend Indiana.
Ex Governor A G Curtin reports in a lengthy letter to the New York Terald denying charges in a supposed letter from Jeff Davis. General Roger Pryor says he doubts any Jeff Davis assassination attempt occurred and doubts Davis wrote the letter, calling the piece a fabrication or exaggeration.
John Nastan and J N Clum were arrested Thursday at Paso Del Norte Mex for highway robbery and sand bagging. They belong to a gang active in Paso Del Norte for months and are wanted for other crimes. The Mexican code makes highway robbery a capital crime and they will be shot, as evidence is clear.
A collage of brief notices mentions Gen Sheridan and family at Nonquitt, Richard Lancaster the elderly octogenarian burying, the district plans a new concrete curb and gutter, and Attorney General Garland remaining in bachelor quarters. It also covers presidential routines, mines, promotions, and assorted political chatter with a panorama of names and places across the nation.
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