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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1888
Page
1
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The House passed Mills revenue reduction bill 162 to 119 after division among party lines. Democrats Greenman Bliss and Fitcherson opposed. independents supported. Cotton on free list also approved 170 to 132 as the full bill failed 149 to 166 amid applause and political jests.
Reports from Cineaco and The Inter Ocean praise the newly confirmed Chief Justice Melville W. Fuller as an able and honest lawyer with practical knowledge of commercial law for Chicago business matters. Separately, notes from Washington discuss agriculture tariff debates and upcoming political planning by Democratic clubs.
Owen Ones of the Pacific Cable company travels through Vancouver en route to England after a Australia New Zealand and Hawaiian governments agree to subsidize the cable. Canadian and imperial governments expected to follow, ensuring laying within months and direct Australia Vancouver township communication.
In New York on July 23 a leading woolen merchant rejected reports of a woolen manufacturers and dealers trust. He said a protective movement aims to curb unfair buyers and price games while preserving current prices and selling on merit.
Washington July 24 Surgeon General Hamilton will issue orders for a strict quarantine and sanitary measures to stem yellow fever spread in Florida. The plan likely includes special sanitary officers to oversee the effort at the governor of Florida's request.
A St Joseph dispatch says Anna Redmond six years old, abducted from Chicago in May, has been found and is in custody of authorities there. Jeff White and his wife are arrested after detective Ransom A Smith located the girl in Cincinnati. Parents offer 500 reward. She heads home to Chicago.
The US state department reports insurgents in Port au Prince destroyed about one fifth of the town including the chamber of deputies interior department war department printing office and churches. French and English legations are guarded by French sailors from harbor war vessels. A French offer to protect the American legation was declined.
Excitement rises in the Pit Hole oil region as revival brings new interest to a long neglected field. The area, once valued little, now shows seven oil weirs capable of producing about 8 000 barrels per month, surpassing Bakerstown in buzz and potential.
Paris dated July reports Boulinger has moved from Count Dillon's Neuilly villa to his own residence. He vows to continue his political crusade but stresses he suffered a mishap, blaming carelessness and not M. Vioquet.
Weather reports from the northwest show overall promising crop prospects with large hay yields and late but favorable conditions. Chinch bugs cause some damage in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin while rust and catworms affect wheat in limited areas.
Bradstreet reports from York July 23 note no sugar trade revival but a brighter crop outlook boosts sentiment in large city business circles. US weekly business failures total 141, down from 151 last week and 152 a year ago. Cuenco reports July 25 a Polish quarter brawl ends with one death and one mortal wound. Anton Lestewick dies from stabbing by Charles Williams, who is arrested, while a neighbor, St. Bleil, is found dead with a gunshot wound.
The Winona and Southwestern railroad route through Lanesboro Harmony Chatfield and Le Roy faces bond voting approval. Papers show bonds likely pass by a large majority with immediate action planned. In Evansville Indiana Crystal Wilson 24 was arrested for masquerading in male attire on a train and claims a Dallas murder acquittal. Her home is Brownsville Pennsylvania. Police call it an important arrest.
Judge Blodgett appears poised to grant Bell a perpetual injunction in the Bell Cushman telephone dispute. Bell requests a permanent injunction as the decision language suggests. Dynamite Dan's Designs mentions D D Leshy’s plans to start a new newspaper in Caredo.
Genava Lake Wisconsin reports foreclosure sale of all property of John W. Burton former king of the Gogebic range after mortgage default. Sale advertised as Burton faces loss of assets and potential sale settlement.
MaApnin police searched homes of suspects in a plot against the government. The operation yielded about 1,000 weapons discovered during the raids.
In Deadwood South Dakota, April death of Gayville foundry owner Thomas Carter triggers probate actions. His widow seeks administration while John Carter of Niles Ohio claims knowledge of the estate. Mrs Carter No. 2 asserts maternity of two Carter children. Estate includes farm foundry and accounts as court prepares to share documents.
Commentary on the Tabernacle in Exodus with focus on its vessels and service. It connects the ark, table, candlestick, and altar of incense to Christ as the perfect keeper of the law and light of the world, and links the tabernacle to the coming temple and the reign of the Messiah.
The report notes a 107 degree peak in Aberdeen and details multiple incidents including a Burlington train fatality near Monmouth, two theater fumigation burns in St. Louis, a rock blast at Ishpeming yielding gold ore, a Montreal firm’s assignment with 150000 dollars in liabilities, and two men pleading guilty to mail robbery in Denver.
A rapid tally of calamities and crimes from the era includes burglars entering an Albert Lea home and stealing 45 dollars, a count of 36 Red Wing hospital patients over a year with maintenance at 1561.53, and George Scherer of the Winona fire department being severely injured by a hose cart. Additional items cover assaults near Preston, a Russian witness returning to testify, Sturgis to Fort Meade streetcar talks, liquor sale votes in Millbank, self-inflicted wounds near Lakota, elderly land proof in Brule County, deaths and dental instrument recoveries, a Grand Forks tramp fight, a decomposed body in Des Moines, Sioux City base ball club filings, and rail traffic hearings in Dubuque.
The Sioux Commission, praised as a good panel, aims to push work quickly with a sixty day window to secure signatures. Only six open offices remain to visit though numerous bands require consultation, as Pierre Journal notes potential officials report moonshine rumors, inviting harsh action against involved individuals.
The Limoniferal-Democrat praises Arden for a key strategy and declares the division issue is dead for this election. It urges a delegate who is capable, honest, and aligned with the lower house majority to push the people’s demands and oppose imposing necessities of life taxed by the national government.
A City Republican warns that despite demand for thousands of miles of new railroad, progress may stall as northwestern legislatures remain hostile to railroad interests. He argues that lawmakers seek constituent approval by opposing rail reads, which may harm their friends and the region.
A guaranteed salve claims best results for cuts bruises sores and skin eruptions with money back if not satisfied. Priced at 25 cents per box and offered by GALE.
Public foreclosure foresees sale of mortgaged premises in Dayison county Dakota at Mitchell courthouse front door on August 17 1888 at 2 oclock in the afternoon. The notice lists Lots 10 and 11 Block 2 Rowley's addition Mitchell with the mortgage held by Jessieee KW Levenz and Henry Lacey.
The Territory of Dakota Justice District issues a summons to Joseph Holtz and a spouse named in the record to answer a complaint filed in Davison County District Court Mitchell. Service must be completed within thirty days after service, exclusive of the service day, with a copy due to the plaintiff. Dated Mitchell April 26, 1883.
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