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Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1888

Page

8

Railroad Peace Talks Open as Strike Looms

A conference at Burlington road offices with Union leaders and railroad executives failed to reach terms. Officials from Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Locomotive Firemen proposed settlement steps but await another meeting in a few days.

Careaco Burlington Road Verkins Densley Stone Wirt Dexter J. W. Bly Arthur Sargent Alexander Sullivan Hoge Murphy

Dynamite Found Under Hedge Near Conspiracy Claim

U S Marshal F J Marsh and two deputies probed Bowles lore after he claimed a dynamite cartridge lay northeast of Galesburg. They and railroad officials searched the indicated hedge and recovered the Herentecs cartridge with caps at both ends. The dynamite is now in railroad custody.

Galesburg Tls F. J. Marsh Bowles Here

Chairman Hoge Expects Strike End Soon in Davenport Protest

Gould, Rock Island grievance chair, reports engineers in Davenport sending a telegram saying they will adopt radical measures. Hoge fears a boycott of many items but expects the affair to be settled within hours.

Cucaco W. TF. Gould Rock Island Brotherhood Engineers Davenport Town Hoge

Arthur's Opinions On Dynamiters Stir Chicago News

Chief Arthur denied arrest rumors and stated the Brotherhood condemns dynamiters. Idle, at the Grand Pacific hotel, said members guilty of using dynamite will be expelled, and the order will not countenance actions bringing discredit. No definite measures or conference conclusions reported.

Brotherhood Chicago Arthur Idle Grand Pacific Hotel

Morton Says Strike Will End Soon Upon Arthur Word

Caicaco July 18 Paul Morton general freight agent of the Burlington said no arrangement or definite proposition yet. He believed the strike would be declared off soon if Chief Arthur withdrew his sanction, ending the strikers’ financial aid.

Thur Caicaco Paul Morton Burbndton Arthur

Basis for Settling the Strike at Cmcaco

Chairman Hoge said in an interview that satisfactory arrangements have been made so the road will not be molested further and the strike will be declared off. The road will cease prosecuting those charged with complicity in the dynamite conspiracy.

Cmcaco Hoge

Attempted Burlington derailment ends with unexploded bomb

One night last week a Burlington & Missouri train derailment near Gibson was caused by an obstruction on the track. A bomb found on the rails failed to explode. Authorities report the conspirator is known and will be arrested.

Weuerlington Indy Burlington & Alssouri Ronce Cine Gibson

Another Q Dynammister Arrested in Galesburg

At dawn a deputy U S marshal arrested George Clark a Brotherhood engineer at Galesburg on a charge of Conspiracy. He was brought before a justice of the peace and the case was continued to July 27.

Curiaco United States George Clark Galesburg

Employees Mull Wage Cut at Norway Iron and Steel Works

In Boston on July 13 employees of the Norway Iron and Steel Works met to weigh a proposed 5 to 20 percent cut. A speaker alleged the superintendent secretly trimmed wages to cover $25,000 in mismanaged expenditures benefiting his contractor brother, a claim deemed suspicious.

Boston Norway Iron and Steel Works

Prodigy Child Sings Any Tune After Hearing It

July 15 report from Painmoestr describes George Spoon, a wealthy citizen, as father to musical prodigy Ethel a girl years old who can instantly sing notes to any music she hears though she is too young to pronounce words correctly.

Train Plunges From Bridge Kills Two In North Bound Run

In Clare don on the Ft. Worth and Denver line a washout caused the north bound passenger train to go through a bridge. Engineer Smith and Fireman Wilson died instantly and several passengers were badly shaken. Delaware reports the Dubuque Life Ball club has disbanded with members taking new posts. Wedney moves to St Paul while Kens and Duane fill temporary spots in clubs.

Clarendon,pox Ft. Worth Denver Smith Wilson Delaware Iowa Dubuque Wedney St. Paul Kens Duane

Sawders Traded From Minneapolis To St Paul

A deal ships right fielder O J Patton to St Paul in exchange for pitcher John Sawders as both clubs shuffle rosters in Minneapolis and St Paul.

Sawders Minneapolis St. Paul Minnapouis 0. J. Patton John Sawders

Northwest Centennial Opens in Marietta with Religious Observances

The Northwest Centennial in Marietta Ohio opened July 17 with fine weather and large attendance. Governor J B Paraker presided at Centennial Hall. Bishop Gilmore of Cleveland delivered the day’s address. A grand salute and jassle marked the start. Senator Evarts expected Tuesday for an ovation.

Marietta Ohio Paraker Bishop Gilmore Cleveland Livermore Senator Evarts

Ten Days More In House Tariff Fight And Senate Bills

Washington July 17 A busy week looms in Congress with unfinished Senate business including Dolph coast defense and Hawley army bills and a government plant for heavy ordnance. The pension vetoes report and river and harbor conference issues also await action. In the House tariff debate the wool clause, cotton tie, imported tobacco and internal revenue provisions will drive sessions, with at least ten more days of debate expected before the tariff bill passes.

Washington Senate Dolph Hawley House Pension Committee Predf Cleveland Appropriations Committee Pugh Fuller

Baron Marcheloff Arrest Highlights Coney Island Stop

Baron R F Marcheloff, linked with Prince Bernhard of Saxe Weimar, was arrested at Coney Island after refusing to move when ordered by a police officer. The incident was reported by New York press on July 17.

New York R. F. Marcheloff Prince Bernhard Saxe Weimar Coney Island

Quarantining Leprosy in Iowa City Facing Contagion Warnings

Des Moines Iowa July 17 The state board of health considers Northern leprosy contagious and warns that leprous cases from Stavanger Norway linked cases trigger returns to Christiania.

Des Moines Towa State Board of Health Stavangar Norway United States Christiana

Harrison Illness Report Reignites Public Concern

July 18 reports from New York and Indianapolis detail Gen. Harrison’s illness with conflicting updates. The Herald and Sun cite severe bowels inflammation and bed rest. receptions for delegations halt. Indianapolis dispatch claims neuralgic attack with morphine, then recovery. Dr. Jamieson says he is well and dressed.

New York Herald Sun Indianapolis Carrison Indianayvolits Harrison Jamieson

Judicial move to add Dakota associate justice

The judiciary committee reported favorably the house bill authorizing an additional associate justice for Dakota. The senate approved a bridge project at Cumming's Landing Arkansas and discussed internal revenue while defeating the cigar tax repeal.

Washington Judiciary Committee House Dakota Spooner Plumb Senate Post Office

Greeley Opposes Weather Bureau Transfer Plan

General Greeley opposes moving the weather bureau to the new department of agriculture. He warns the cost would rise and the best officers would depart while inefficient personnel remain.

Postmaster General Receives Chilean Subsidy Notice

Washington reports the South American Steamship Company of Chile has been subsidized by the Chilean government to run a fortnightly Valparaiso to Panama Isthmus service. The official notice confirms government support for the route.

Washington South American Steamship Company Chili Valparaiso Panama

Standard Oil Seeks More Evidence Before Oil Trust Report

In Washington on July 18 the Standard Oil Company notified the House committee investigating the oil trust that it desires to present further evidence before the committee prepares its report.

Standard Oil Monopoly Washington Standard Oil Company House Oil Trust

Death Preferable to the Penitentiary

This morning in Watertown Oak County Jailer Abbott found Frank J. Newton dead in his cell at the county jail. Newton, a noted forger of Codington county, had pleaded guilty to forgery last week and was sentenced to three years at Sioux Falls.

Watertown Oak Abbott Frank J. Newton Codington County Sioux Falls

Nelson bill clears way for Red River bridge

Washington July 18 Knute Nelson's proposal for a bridge over the Red River of the North won presidential approval paving the path for the project and signaling support for cross river infrastructure.

May L Red River Washington Knute Nelson North

Baseball Scores From League Games

National League games in Indianapolis and Pittsburgh ended with Washington and Philadelphia losing to their hosts. Milwaukee beat Chicago in a ten inning Western Association tilt.

National League Indianapolis Washinton Pittsbirg Philadelphia Western Association Milwaukee Chicago

Burlington and Missouri to Build Line Through Hills

Burlington and Missouri company agents visited Lookout Monday to inspect mines and mills in the Hills. They plan to construct a railroad line through the Hills and commence dredging or mining operations soon.

Burlington and Missouri Oak Alington Mi 4

Manitoba Railway Expands Freight Hub in Water Town

Warens July 17. Water town is becoming a major freight station as Manitoba railway interests stockpile supplies. The line may extend beyond Huron this summer, potentially reaching the Missouri.

Warens Dak Watertown Huron Missouri

Zachar Will Live

Zachar is recovering in Wisconson after illness or injury. He is hungry and demanding food, is fed beef tea, has been shaved, and appeared improving while Sundays he was out walking and exercising.

Zachar Racharf Wis

Prominent clergy death and political moves in brief

Rev G H W Riddle D D, a Pittsburg native, dies at a church in Virginia. Adj Gen Drum to retire next May as wires to succeed him are laid. Republicans consider Mills bill substitute and calendar delay. Dr Hamilton urges radical immigration controls after studying epidemic prevention. Democrats stage Indianapolis demonstration with about 4600 participants, leaders include W H English and Governor Gray. Historian George Bancroft injured from a Newport fall.

Drum Indianapolis W. H. English Gray McDonald Jeron B. Brown George Bancroft Newport

Davenport Hopes for Western Association Admission

Davenport officials head to Minneapolis to seek franchise for either the Chicago or Minneapolis team as the local club aims to join the Western association at the upcoming meeting. The committee travels with instructions to secure admission if practicable.

Davenport Western Association Minneapolis Mill City Chicago

Cyclists Beat Horse Rider in 25 Mile Race

In Amsterdam on July 18 cyclists Vemple Woodside and Allard won a race against Ballard on horseback. They completed 25 miles in 1 hour 13 minutes 50 seconds while Bellow rode 22 miles in the same time. The horse fell during the race, slightly injuring its rider.

Msterdam Cyelists Vemple Woodside Allard Ballard Bellow Vitler

Sprinting Match Arranged for $1000 Side Stake

Stock City Iowa July 15 Articles signed Monday evening for a tour race of 100 yards between C F Curlis of New York and C R Huntley of Huron Dak for $1000 a side Curlis to be given one yard start. The race will be run between 4 and 4 o clock next Saturday afternoon July 21.

Stock City Iowa C. F. Curlis New York C. R. Huntley Huron, Dak Curlis

An Observant Citizen's Calculation from the Tribune

A New York Tribune note lists ten behavior traits among American men, each described with light satire. It claims one on the wrong side of the wall, two in car doors, three with toothpicks, four spitting, five with umbrellas, six crossing legs, seven leaving hats on, eight neglecting doors, nine rushing trains, and ten growling at nuisances yet not acting.

New York Tribune

Cattle on the Omaha and Winnebago Reservations Stir

Kronkmen reports anger among cattlemen over a Washington order demanding immediate movement of cattle on the Omaha and Winnebago reservations near Sioux City Iowa. About 49,000 cattle graze the land this summer, with vast grazing acres now underused and opposition seen in the order.

Sioux City Towa Omaha Winnebago Nebraska Washington

Advertising Rates at Summer Hotels

A New York Tribune correspondent asks why summer resort hotels rarely publish room class rates. He argues readers would benefit from advertised average rates to plan summer outings, noting proprietors might print rates if there was demand.

Ile New York Tribune

Wisconsin News Highlights and Local Incidents

Charles Harder sues Racine for damages over his son's drowning in a street hole seeking £5,000. Measles cases rise in Baraboo with several fatalities. James Burns known as Bits Jim is jailed in Oconomumoe for burglary. Hudson incorporates a company to make barrel hoop machines with capital R100. Slidky of Kossuth accused of poisoning five cows. Kapper arrested. Sharon Mutual Insurance licensed in St Henry Le Sueur County. Granite Falls consumes $5,000 donated toward a $12,000 court house. Ewatt King fractures collar bone and dislocates shoulder returning from Lake Henry to Paynesville. McCullough fatsally injured from a barn fall in Plainview. Gov Medill appoints Knight and Davenport to the state dental board. Chris Leno of Stillwater survives a suicide attempt after Roughan. Susie McKennan dies after being struck by wheels near Ben son while en route to a party.

James Burns Jim Chicago Oconomunoe Hudson Joseph Slidky Kossuth Joseph Kapper Granite Falls Lake Henry Paynesville Ewatt King BE. N. McCullough Plainview Gov. Medtill N. A. Knight

Heirs to Millions Claim Vast Dutch Estate

Descendants of two French Huguenot brothers in Westchester County seek a vast fortune said to lie in the Holland treasury. General De Wierden died at The Hague intestate, leaving an estate seized by the Dutch government. Claimants allege kinship to the general and rights to the long‑delayed fortune.

Tolland Mimvleton N. Y West Chester County Metzzar Alsace Holland Worrden de Wierden

Yacht Club's Annual Cruise Sails From Mass Fleet

The Eastern Yacht Club reports its annual cruise set from Marblehead Massachusetts on July 16. The fleet embarked on the voyage marking a traditional club event with members aboard multiple yachts.

Dr Sivartha sails to pursue Palestine rebuilding plan

Rev Dr Sivartha of Chicago sails for Europe to push his Holy Land resettlement project. He predicts large English and American immigration to Palestine this autumn to form a nucleus for a new nation with Jerusalem rebuilt and European powers recognizing independence.

Chicago Sivartha Palestine Europe Holy Lanne England Scotland America Holy Land Jerusalem Wisconsin D. J. Frazer A. Bergevin Hayward

Hostile Indians Threaten White Settlement in B C

Report from Frazemton on July 18 describes feared attacks by about 300 hostile Indians against white settlers in the region. Hudson Bay officials and troops sent to arrest murderers are said to have fallen victims, triggering great excitement. Government plans include artillery support and reinforcements from Caroline arriving from Victoria.

Frazemton B. C Hudson H. Mos Caroline Victoria

Troops Forward From Battery A Suppress Indian Uprising

Civil war era dispatch reports C Battery led by Maj. Peters and Col. Pryor along with thirty men and five special detachments sailing on the ship Crre eivota viver to Hazelton to quell the uprising. Commanders Duncan Benson and the surgeon accompany the force as fighting is expected to begin and news will be cabled. The departure is described as a hearty send-off.

God Sufentes B. C Ci Tier Maj Peters Duncan Benson Baretery Col Pryor Jn Visi Hazelton

France’s Idol Shattered In Duel After Chamber Scene

Paris reports a chaotic July 14 in the Chamber of Deputies as Gen. Boulanger pressured dissolution. Gen. Geranger resigned, a shouted duel rumor followed Boulanger and an opponent amid jeers and crowd tumult.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Boulanger Chamber Geranger Roi Wihenetio Pyeg Prise Ancy —St. Hloquet Mwe Asd Benhuiser PT Oalaoper

Duel Ends With General Bou langer Wounded in Paris

Paris reports a duel between General Bou langer and Prime Minister Floquet after a chamber slur. Swords were used in a morning encounter near the city. Bou langer fell from a deep throat wound with blood pouring. Floquet was wounded in the hand and breast. The wound to Bou langer is considered serious. Citywide excitement runs high.

Paris Mepis Gen. Boulanger M. Floquet Ile

Duel in Neuilly Ends Badly as Politicians Hover

In Paris on July 14 at Neuilly Park Count Dillon’s estates the duel between Boulanger and Floquet degenerated as both men lost control. Floquet landed an accidental neck thrust after his opponent ignored basic defenses. Byanet returns to Paris amid rising popular excitement and claims of political persecution.

Boulanger Floquet Swordam Paris Neuilly Count Dillon Moquet M. Byanet

Forced seizure of crown prince sparks international clash

In Zetland on July 14 Queen Natilie resisted orders to surrender her son to German authorities in Belgrade. Police surrounded her hotel and seized the crown prince at 1 10 a m. The same dispatch notes shifts in Egypt and Zululand as British forces move amid expected South African turmoil.

Or Wreisraden Natilie Belgrade Germany Zetland Lennox Egypt Zululand Alershot South Africa

Crop prospects brighten as drouth ends in most India areas

Lonpox reports India shows improved crop prospects as the drouth ends, with famine fears fading except in Orissa where drought persists. A Vienna dispatch notes Servia crown prince passing through on route to Belgrade. Greece reports a small quake felt nationwide but no major damage. New York wires say only a formal rate restoration is awaited to settle the cable war.

Lonpox India Oryvissa New Yorks

Conley Seeks Match With Killen In America

Ashland July 18. John D. Hayes has sent 500 forfeit to Richard K. Fox for a Conley match and offers 250 to anyone who can arrange a match between Willen and the Ithaca giant.

Conley Killen Ashland Wis John D. Hayes Richard K. Fox Mike Conley America Willen Ithaca

Germany Agrees to Sugar Bounty Protocol

Germany has agreed to the protocol of the international conference abolishing sugar bounties direct or indirect on exportation of sugar. The decision was announced from Sagaar London on July 17.

Sagaar London Germany

Snapper Garrison Leaves Higgins Owners After Dispute

Rumor from New York on July 18 reports jockey Edward H. Garrison known as Snapper Garrison left his employers, William Higgins and partners, after a falling out. He was hired last fall by the Higgins group, the largest thoroughbred owners in the United States, at a salary of $12,000 per year.

New York Edward H. Garrison Snapper Garrison Higgins United States

Omen of goodwill as Russia greets Kaiser visit

All Russia welcomes the German emperor with a view to durable friendship. A Journal De St. Petersburg article praises the meeting with the czar as a pledge of universal peace. The Russian fleet and imperial yacht Deeshaya stand ready to sail to greet the German squadron on signal.

Sp. Prreusnrns Russia Germany Journal de St. Petersburg Deeshaya

Thousands Starved in England to Gain Insured Premiums

Lobos July 18 The poor relief committee of the house of lords hears reformers describe thousands of children starved or murdered each winter to collect life insurance. Rev Waught denounces child life sin funding and says the premium fosters murder amid startling crime cases unveiled during the inquiry.

England Lobos Poor Relief Committee House of Lords Ma. Waught

Royal yacht passes Cronstadt as czar awaits William

The royal vessel bearing the czar and czarina sails Cronstadt at 6 30 pm after visiting Finlaneg. The czar expects Emperor William to arrive at noon on the 15th, off Cronstadt. Queen of England buys Villa Palmieri near Florence for £44000 site of Garden of Boccacio.

England Palmieri Florence Boccacio Italy

Emperor William Accepts Title for Mother Empress and Queen

Bernin July 18 reports Emperor William has agreed to the proposal that his mother shall bear the titles of empress and Queen Preterick.

Frederick Bernin William Preterick

Eviction Report From Wilmurray Ireland

Destitute and Lonnon reports a cruel eviction in Wilmurray Ireland where five naked occupants were forced from their homes. Local authorities provided no relief as families faced exposure and displacement amid harsh conditions.

Lonnon Wilmurray Ireland

Scotland Wins International Trophy at Wimbledon Ville Contest

Scotland took the international trophy in the ville contest at Wimbledon, while a Dutch bill proposes appointing Queen Emma guardian of the princess royal with a four member council to assist her. The Gazette de L Allemagne du Nord notes Emperor William's Russia journey origin in Berlin. The Gazette de Cologne reports the editor’s one month fortress detention for attacking Prince Henri de Renes, and that M de Schellendorf will replace Count Watensleben as Third army corps commander.

Scotland Wimbledon Emma Gazette de L’ Allemagne du Nord William Russia Berlin Gazette de Cologne Henri de Renes Gazette de

Ohio Centennial Celebration Opens With Guns and Parade

Marietta Ohio July 18 second day of centennial events opened with 100 guns. Early trains and boats brought in large crowds estimated at 10 000 strangers. A street parade of military and civic organizations was described as the most brilliant event yet seen in the historic city.

Marietta Ohio

Railway Refreshments In England Grow Worse, Reader Says

A reader laments declining quality of railway station food in England. He notes sit down meals are decent, but buns and sandwiches are atrocious and stale items under glass covers. He urges periodic tasting inspectors and better bread butter and mustard to revive the two penny sandwich.

England

Defense risks from land and sea attacks

The era paper warns that attacks may come from land or sea. Land invasions from the north or south are manageable with full forces, while sea assaults from the Gulf or oceans threaten seaboard cities, ports, depots, coal mines, navy yards, and the merchant marine.

Gulf of Mexico

Political muddle and urging for active campaign effort

The text criticizes Democrats as sleepy and blundering while urging Republicans to run a constant, two-fact campaign. It emphasizes liberal education, deliberate argument, and vigilant effort to mobilize voters for a decisive political push. It portrays the public as intelligent and needing sustained activity.

York Meraldies Wwe Proton

Beadle County Debates Local Option and Prohibition

An Iroquois Chief discusses last week's county circulation on Bead matters. The writer notes legal challenges to prosecuting liquor sales and argues public sentiment supports prohibition, with emphasis on education and local option outcomes amid Beadle County pressures.

Hedle County Beadle County Jay Headle

Rapid City Republicans Delay Election Rights Discourse

A sketchy Dakota political note accuses a party of disfranchising over a million citizens and shifts focus to electoral influence. It praises local wealth growth, hints at use of funds to aid the Republican cause, and suggests sending capable speakers to other venues to bolster support.

Rapid City Dakota Iit Republican Party Kote Pte Sith

Satirical Critique of Jones Curtis Papers and Democrats

The speaker derides the New York Times and Harper's Weekly as ineffective to trap the Democrats. He attacks George Jones for treachery and censures Curtis for half hearted Cleveland support to keep mugwumps in office. He argues Cleveland would fare better without their backing.

New York Times Harper’s Weekly Mn Dane the Sun Everbody George Jones Judas Curtis Cleveland

Judge Palmer's Inconsistency in Federal Service

The piece argues Judge Palmer, once part of the Cleveland administration, criticizes its conduct yet bears responsibility for his own role. It contends his past service undercuts his present charge and questions his mental soundness. It notes his failure to expose alleged evils before his commission expired and challenges his current stance.

Palmer Jamestown Capital Federal Civil Service Cleveland

Immigration limits urged by Grand Forks paper

The Grand Forks Plain Dealer argues Congress is unlikely to pass a restricted immigration bill this session but calls for thorough discussion and passage in the next session. It urges screening to admit the right class of immigrants and to prohibit undesirable entrants to reduce social friction.

Grand Forks Plain Dealer Congress United States

Tournament funds settled by Huron team on Friday

Friday night the Huron team settled all tournament bills and paid the cash. They reported having S221 in hand after their financial effort and donations covered expenses.

Huron Times Lit Bint Mofey

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