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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1888
Page
2
The Buffalo News explains why it withholds support for Grover Cleveland citing perceived reversals since his 4 year term. It criticizes reforms, tariff stance, and political alignments and argues his leadership has weakened while rival Albany and southern factions gain influence.
The New York Press clarifies that Col. Ingersoll did not call Cleveland and Thurman “dog kennel” candidates and explains the historic use of the term dog fennel. It traces the phrase to Civil War copperheads and the Knights of the Golden Circle, noting its resurfacing in political rhetoric.
A Detroit Free Press snippet notes a character Jim as an early member of the Sons of Industry. He refuses to attend a planned blowout with hired speakers, hinting at tensions within the union movement and the need to hold the baby while a wife chops kindling.
The text presents a garbled exchange urging better care in speech and spelling. It contains misspelled phrases and unclear references, resembling a faulty transcription with overlapping letters and stray words that obscure meaning.
The readable text describes a small engine on rails moving at seven miles an hour and references envelopes stamps and various items. The passage appears as a garbled OCR fragment from a periodical with unclear context and entities.
A fragment reflects cheerful sentiment for Britain and disappointment in hopes for broader public support. The speaker notes that common workers and tradespeople seem to be valued more by these people than national glory, expressing mixed emotions about the day.
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette portrays Benjamin Harrison as a self made man shaped by study and hard work. It contrasts his humble, principled background with claims of aristocracy, praising his simple, cordial demeanor and steady rise in Indiana law and politics.
An unclear passage attacks an honest campaign and criticizes opponents for dodging and lying. It mentions the Washington Post and a recurring accusation of cowardice and failure to confront an issue, with references to protection and political accountability.
Chicago plans an elevated railroad to begin on the South Side as the city expands. Col Walcott, manager of the Southside Elevated, has deposited 100000 dollars per city ordinance and expects completion within two years. Condemnation suits have been filed to gain line control from Van Buren to the city limits between State and Wabash avenues.
The President transmits the fourth report of the U S civil service commission to Congress and praises the reform as advancing, though faced with opposition and misinterpretation. He stresses a firm, practical and sensible foundation for the movement and urges continued support.
The July 44 Minneapolis benefit for Manager Gooding drew 830 attendees, far below expectations. Gooding may sell the Minneapolis franchise to an outside city.
A 100 yard sprint race for £1011 a side was run between C. R. Huntley of Huron and C. F. Curtis of San Francisco. Huntley won in 10 1-5 seconds by about three feet. The event took place on July 24 between the two baseball eee at Athletic Park.
Several cases of black diphtheria are reported in Neevah Wisconsin with one fatality. Fears grow that the outbreak may spread as health authorities monitor the situation.
Washington reports army gossips speculate on who will replace Adjutant General Drum when he retires in May. The speculation rises as Gen. Meceever is ordered to duty here in the fall and many view that as a step toward his adjutant general appointment.
About 2 000 Italians gathered at Kellys hall Philadelphia to denounce accusations that they are a pauper class and to oppose a congressional committee inquiry. Resolutions condemning the proposed investigation were adopted.
Dyer D. Lum, residuary legatee of Albert Parsons, rejects claims of New York anarchist groups’ participation in Chicago’s dynamite conspiracy. Authorities reportedly hold a letter from Lin to Lucy Parsons that could implicate Lum, Most, Schwab and others, and may bring Parsons’ widow into legal reach. Police monitor Most and Sum amid suspicions tied to Mrs Watson’s lecture tour and alleged explosives procurement.
In Winnipeg on July 22 the Blackfeet annual sun dance at Gleichen reserve closes with about three thousand braves present. Two young white children kept by a Crow loots squaw circulate rumors of kidnapping from Fort Assinnabvie Mont thus linking their father to an American officer.
In Cniesco OL Henry Romaz was killed by Theodore Sutter who attacked him with a butcher knife after Romaz showed interest in Sutter’s sister. Sutter fled then barricaded himself with three friends before being captured. Romaz died at noon after naming Sutter as the killer.
In Chicago on July 22 a socialist town meeting chaired by Tommy Morgan debated and adopted resolutions claiming irreconcilable conflict between capitalists and labor. The text asserts that legislation at municipal, state, and national levels favors capitalists and that both major parties act as agents of the capitalist class.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that oil rate discrimination by railroads against barrel shipments versus tank car lots is unlawful. The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern line must standardize rates per pound, ending the favored treatment that helped create a monopoly. Commissioner Drage authored the opinion.
Alibert Fields fired on Florence Wilpatrick after she declined his invitation to a camp meeting. Fields shot her in the head and abdomen, mortally wounding her, then mounted a horse and was captured about four miles away. He claimed a failed murder suicide attempt ended his plan. The event occurred ten miles from Decarun in War On Oil.
The Sioux Commission shaped by leaders from Tennessee and Nashville figures a dispute over debt settlement for Tennessee while noting past roles of Wright and other officials. The piece recalls historical ties, tribal treaties, and land claims across Dakota, Montana, Idaho, and Minnesota, with implications for state and federal policy.
An Ottumwa Courier and Democrat feud over temperance, libel, and alleged saloon ties. Each paper accuses the other of hypocrisy while editors are urged to cool tensions, consider common courtesy, and curb personal journalism as undignified and unedifying.
A Washington letter reports Gen Morrison’s acceptance letter draft for Harrison. It centers on five topics: tariff protection with surplus reduction, pension policy, a firm foreign policy, labor-immigration concerns, and temperance, with cautious language to align with the Republican platform.
A powerful late evening storm in the north part of Wits county caused heavy crop losses for farmers including George Dickerson, Peter Aleson, James Mebane, Joli Davis, and Robert Tidwell within eight miles of Shrew. Tidwell’s back room was torn away and he was injured. Donald Murray and the Wider brothers also suffered crop losses and property damage, with the storm spanning about six miles in length and half a mile wide. Lightning struck but caused no injuries to animals.
The letter cites Alexander, a former lawyer and ex state central committee secretary, as a trusted figure at Harrison Hines. It claims he can influence Irving and portrays Alexander as capable, experienced, and aligned with the Harrison camp, with favorable notes on his personality and political role.
The Hand Conety Press profiles Prof. J. W. Harden of Woonsocket as a pompous self-important figure who aided teachers institutes in Miller and faces Democratic party questions as a delegate candidate. The piece notes Harden’s political shifts from Republican to Greenback and now Alliance ally, labeling him a lifelong libertine in press terms.
Judge John B Handy exudes caution yet declares he will vote for General Harrison in the presidential race, saying Indiana deserves a strong candidate. He cites tired of Cleveland administration and favors free ballot and fair count, noting Ohio and Illinois presidents but praising Indiana’s new man.
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