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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1888
Page
3
The river and harbor bill moves to the president after senate conference approval. The quarantine service bill passes the House with 12 500 for stations machinery and health officers. Oklahoma bill looms as first calendar measure with broad support and potential for broad action.
Veterans of the Seventy First New York celebrate the Bull Run anniversary with 456 men, hosted by Richmond officials and Governor Lee. They visit the scene of the first major battle of the Civil War, reflecting on the 1861 clash and the roll of history in this commemorative gathering.
Washington July 24 trains out of the capital carry away congressmen as an exodus continues leaving the house with potential for no quorum at any time. Census expert Cox estimates a 64.5 million figure for the 1840 census and predicts a large production in government data. Also reports include Randall denying stomach cancer and Gen Sheridan regaining strength as Mrs Logan Hag stays in Cincinnati. A Santino de Chill dispatch notes Minister Robris paralyzed with grave prognosis. Otter Tail Warmer prints new editor Salvage Lambert succeeding Maj. George S. Gray. politics unclear under the new leadership.
Congress member draws large turnout as he plans a Detroit engagement Monday at 6 p.m. He will speak at Ybrolook and outline campaign priorities amid the busy summer schedule.
The total lunar eclipse was visible across the Northwest with clear skies. Observers from Columbia College New York and Lincoln Nebraska reported satisfactory records while Cambridge and Boston meteorology limited local observations.
Winnipeg July 24 reports the Skeena uprising causing major excitement as militia prepare to move to Budson's Bay Fort where settlers are gathered. Gen Middleton, to command, readies 5,000 troops in days while Ottawa relays alarming intelligence and the 0th battalion prepares for departure amid tense anticipation.
One hundred timber cutters on Perley and Pattee's river timber limits faced a wall of flame from bush fires near their camp. They retreated as fire closed in and provisions were lost. A sudden western rainstorm dampened the blaze, allowing their escape. several men suffered heat exposure.
New York reports James G. Blaine will return from Europe amid one of the era's largest welcomes. An estimated 50 000 marchers will accompany a two mile water pageant with 500 craft from cities along the coast. The land parade may exceed 1000 clubs, with Blaine to review from the Fifth Avenue hotel balcony.
A man at the Columba theatre was struck by a gold-headed umbrella wielded by a young woman after he solicited attention from two passing ladies. The impact damaged his umbrella and his pride as one dollar coins and a ten dollar bill were exchanged with police involvement. Nearby, an old Fort Dearborn relic and a Maryland monument update are noted, alongside a German Lutheran Synod election in Buffalo.
Samuel McClaughey of Melbourne invests in American Merino stock, buying 60 prize sheep and shipping 92 rams and 10 ewes for about $100 each. He notes Australian crossing with American stock boosts wool yield, with paddocked farming and low annual costs, contrasting government-leased land pricing.
Osukasa Wis July 24 Delegates to the state labor party convention arrive amid claims that a fusion with the Democrats would strengthen the statewide ticket. James Morgan a Milwaukee dry goods merchant is named labor party candidate for governor with Col Fred Warn of Cedarburg listed for secretary of state.
In Nebraska City, Nebraska, July 24, a party at Henry Meyers residence erupted into violence after heavy drinking. Jack Young and John Hart were shot. Charles Hoffmeister sustained a fractured skull and serious injuries likely to prove fatal. The shooter is unidentified.
In Providence on July 24 the $700000 in securities stolen from Union Bank by Teller Pitcher, now under arrest in Montreal, were recovered in Brown Shirley Co's London banking house. The package was sent under the alias J A Roberts. The bank seeks to recover the remaining $13000 held in Montreal.
A fire in the Hidden Treasure mine near Auburn California killed several miners. The bodies of Robert M. Kitchen and John Bouring were recovered, with others removed believed fatally burned.
A Norfolk and Western freight and work train collided eight miles west of Lynchburg Virginia. Both engines and several crew members were wrecked with eight fatalities including two engineers a fireman and five train hands. The incident follows other reports from New Jersey St Louis and Curaçao indicating ongoing industrial accidents and labor tensions.
The fragment discusses a House of Commons motion on limiting inquiry to the authenticity of Mr Parnell's letters and charges in a bill. It mentions opposition support and the upcoming debate date July 2 but lacks clear context, names, or complete events to confirm full details.
Breaux July 24 The emperor accepted an invitation from the emperor of Austria to take part in a grand chamois hunt in the Styrian Alps during the last week of September.
From St Petersburg and Paris dispatches. The czar plans a return journey from Copenhagen and will stop to visit Emperor William in Gerlin this autumn. Paris reports Boulangism suffers a crushing defeat in Ardeche. Gem. Bloulanger defeated by Serussion Dysportunist with 36 524 to 19 noted in the tally.
Four bands assaulted a village near Wady l Wodehouse after heavy fighting, driving rebels through the area and causing severe casualties among villagers who were killed or wounded.
Simpering, Mich., July 25. The richest discovery yet made outside the Comstock load was at the Like sy Iron company's shaft seven miles from here. Three thousand pounds of quarry carrying free sold at about 10,000 to the ton. the quartz is valued at fully 10.600.
Col Ladue of Milwaukee, the location agent, arrived at Aberdeen to survey and establish two new towns in the region. The sites are planned between Frederick and Miendale and between Evendale and Monago for future development.
Master Workman Monachen of the switchmen union announced after two days of investigation that the Des Moines strike in the Wabash yards was uncalled for and is now terminated.
A Chicago Herald note contrasts English farmers lack of formal accounts with American farmers using chalk marks and memo books. A doorway scene shows a policeman telling a citizen to move on as the man, drunk, proclaims he is making fifty mils per hour.
A dense list of county officers including treasurer and board of education members along with scattered notes on lodge meeting times and church services. Names such as Clyde, H. B. Trager, J. M. Gilbert, W. Lewis, and others appear with references to Masons and Odd Fellows chapters, meeting times, and locations across towns and churches.
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