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Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1888

Page

5

Judiciary bills advance on terms for state and federal courts

The judiciary committee reported favorably bills authorizing holding terms of state courts in Kansas Nebraska and other states and adversely for Newark New Jersey. On motion of Plumb the Kansas bill passed and Blackburns bill for semi annual terms of United States court at Owensboro Kentucky also passed along with Nebraska terms at various places.

FasiunGtoy Judiciary Muuttee Kansas Neska Newark N. J Skxansas Tlon Blackburn United I¢S Owensboro Nebraska

House Passes Reform Message and Various Bills

The president's in service reform message was read by a clerk. Bridge bills with area amendments were concurred with. A senate bill appropriating 200000 for a Chicago warehouse was passed, along with a postal laws bill. A resolution ordered the capitol electrification and plans completed. Justice Department reports on appointing two associate judges in Kota were read and agreed. Townshend moved to amend military detail rules for officers at educational institutions. Bland opposed the bill. Another bill provided for forfeiture of certain Hastings and Dakota railroad lands in Minnesota.

Washington Senate Chicago House Electrician Kota Townshend Committee Onilitary Affairs Army Bland Missouri Hastings Ud Dakota Minnesota

Senate Judiciary Committee Report on Jackson Election Vindicates Tactics

The Senate judiciary committee reported that the Jackson Mississippi municipal election involved suppression of the colored vote. It found that federal officials including the U S marshal district attorney and deputy internal revenue collector participated and aided in the suppression.

Senate Committee Mississippi Washington Senate Judiciary Committee Jackson, Miss United States Marshal United States District Attorney

Republicans Plan Substitution Tariff Bill in Senate

Senate Finance Committee members agreed to draft a substitute tariff bill for Republicans to submit first to Republican caucus, then to the full committee and finally to the Senate. Internal Revenue Service reports FY collections at 124,320,474 with 3,088,000 in costs, up 35,489,178 from last year. spirits yield 69,000,000, tobacco 20,000,000, fermented liquors and wine 23,000,000, and oleomargarine 1,000,000.

Senate Washington Senate Finance Committee Internal Revenue Burdeau

Republican Congressional committee organized in Washington

The Republican Congressional committee has been formed and set up headquarters in the Republican national league rooms. Gen. Nathan Gaff serves as chairman and Hon. Edward McPherson as secretary and will oversee the committee's affairs.

Washington Republican Congressional Committee Republican National League Nathan Gaff Edward McPherson

President approves flere acts extending port of New Orleans limits

The president has approved several measures including extending the port limits of New Orleans, authorizing a branch home for disabled volunteers in Grant county Indiana, approving the sale of the Fort Omaha site in Nebraska, and addressing Hig funded debt in the territory of New Mexico.

Washington New Orleans Grant County Ind Fort Omaha Neb Territory of New Mexico

Interstate Commission Heads to Dubuque for 27th Inst Hearing

Washington July 25 The interstate commerce commission has left for Dubuque to open the 27th inst hearing on complaints against several railroad corporations. Next week the panel will convene in Chicago for further sessions.

Interstate Commission Dubuque Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Commission Chicago

Kerr in Lockup Takes Poison in Drunken Mistake

Lawrence Kerr a chimney sweep and paper hanger, jailed for wife abuse, drank poison in custody claiming it was a mistake while drunk. He showed two bottles labeled stretching and medicine for colds as sources of the act. He was bond to keep the peace. Wisconsin Dental Association elects officers with W H Carson president and others.

Cuippewa Falls Wis Lawrence Kerr

Regents dismiss Lincoln chancellor Irving J. Mayatt

The Nebraska state university regents in Lincoln dismissed Chancellor Irving J. Mayatt after charges were preferred against him. Three regents voted to sustain the action while others abstained, with the charges described as not serious in nature.

Omaha, Neb State University Lincoln Irving J. Mayatt

Age of Consent Fixed in Territories at Sixteen

Wasuindtoy July 21 The senate has passed the house bill fixing the age of consent for females in the territories at sixteen. The offense under that age is termed rape and punishable with five years in the penitentiary.

Wasuindtoy Senate Territories

Gen Suge Idan’s Condition In Unclear Update

Gen Suge Idan’s condition reported as improved after last night with mixed meals and no new complications. Officials at Nonquitt and nearby mags note limited, cautious progress amid ongoing medical care.

Sheridan Nonquitt, Mags Suge Idan

Brothers Reunite After Twelve Years In St Louis

In St Louis on July 25 John J. O Brien and his brother James J. O Brien aged Ye and 20 years met by chance at a swimming school. They recognized initials on John’s arm and embraced cried with joy. John had wandered west after leaving Belfast twelve years ago and James had just arrived in search of him. James was taken home to John's wife and baby for a joyous reunion.

St. Loui John J James J. O’brien James John John J. O Brien Belfast Ireland

Yellow Jack's Ravages Six New Fever Cases in Plant City

Surgeon General Hamilton announces six additional yellow fever cases in Plant City Florida as of July 25 with no new reports of illness elsewhere. The fever appeared confined to that town according to the telegram received.

Washington Hamilton Plant City Fla

Carlisle's Queer Course Excites Georgians Readers

Atlanta reports Speaker Carlisle will not visit the city as planned for July 20 after waves of circulars promoted his appearance. He sought Georgia harmony but learned a Republican would follow him, then chose to stay in Washington.

Atlanta Carlisle Georgia McKinley Washington Georgia Chautauqua Literary Society

Miners Arrive in Indiana Town to Welcome Guests

Visitors to Harrison Indianapolis reported Gen Harri son improving in health with a neighborhood walk. Delegations began arriving Thursday and miners from Clay and nearby counties are expected in force. Officials prepare to host more than 5 000 visitors on the big day.

Indianapolis Harrison Clay

Wisconsin Republicans set August 22 convention date in Milwaukee

The Wisconsin Republican state central committee met in Milwaukee to fix the date for the state convention. The meeting decided the convention to nominate state officers will be held in Milwaukee on Wednesday August 22. In Iowa Lennox July 5 the Union Labor convention for the Eighth district endorsed Maj. R A Anderson for congress by a unanimous vote. Six delegates split and nominated George C Calkins in a separate caucus.

Milwaukee Republican State Central Committee Union Labor Party Lennox Iowa Union Labor Convention Eighth Congressional District Maj R. A. Anderson Congress George C. Calkins Isss District of Columbia Disse Sharp

Republican club to host torchlight parade in St Cloud

St Cloud hosts a campaign kickoff with a torchlight parade and bonfires on Thursday evening. Hon. Roswell G Horr will deliver the address as Republican clubs from neighboring towns are invited to participate.

St. Cloud Horr St. Croup Republican Club Roswell G. Horr

Fourth District Convention Nominates Pinkham

The Minnesota Prohibitionists opened the fourth district congressional convention at Market hall at 3:30 p m with James P Pinkham nominated. The state convention met in the forenoon and adjourned until morning after appointing committees.

Minnesota Sr. Paul Market Hall James P. Pinkham

Watertown Arranges Reception for Republican Convention

Watertown Kansas July 25 a committee on arrangements has been appointed by the board of trade to prepare for the reception of the coming Republican convention.

Watertown Cak Board of Trade

New Labor Federation Formed in Davenport Iowa

In Davenport Iowa on July 25 a new federation of labor the trades congress of the city completed its organization and adopted a constitution Its declaration of principles includes a free soil plank.

Dunuque Iowa Federation of Labor The Trades Congress of

Mates Confessed Judgment Against Bates

Judgment entered by confession against Levi M. Bates a dry goods dealer for a balance of 53500 on loans totaling 100000 from the Garfield National Bank between Dec 16 last and July 20.

Mates New York Levi M. Bates Garfield National Bank Bates

Note Flattering Increase at Das Marxes Iowa

By apportionment of the school fund, the state auditor reports Iowa’s school population rose only 570 in the year the smallest increase since statehood.

Das Marxes Iowa

Hewitt Fund Reaches 2004 70 For Martz Losses

New York on July 25 Hewitt's philanthropy fund to compensate O M Martz for losses incurred by the Ref L boycott totals 2004 70 with the subscription list closed.

Hewitt New York O. M. Martz R.ef L

Standing Rock Agency Sioux Commission Faces Treaty Demand

About 6,000 Reds encamped at Standing Rock Agency react as Sioux commissioners arrive with two signable papers on land relinquishment. Most Indians oppose the severance treaty though some will listen. the proposal offers 11,000 acres for 50 cents an acre and a $1,000,000 modernization fund, sparking desire for hunting grounds over assimilation.

Standing Rock Agency Dak Sioux Indian Commission Wright Bismarck Arona Thé Agbrey

Czar and Emperor Part at ElabBreakfast on Hohenzollern

The czar and czarina hosted a formal breakfast aboard the German yacht Hohenzollern as the imperial party departed for Stockholm. Eighty distinguished guests witnessed cordial farewells before the vessel set sail amid fleet and fortress salutes.

St. Petrispina Czar Czarina Impeeror William Hohenzollern Stockholm

Roslyn Fire Devastates Washington Mining Town

July 25 report from Ponta Ano Oregon describes Roslyn Washington a coal mining town consumed by flames about 250 houses burned leaving only the coal company office and depot standing. Some 1500 residents are homeless with extensive property loss and job disruption.

PontaAno, Or Roslyn Wash Coal Company

Twin City Rapid Transit incorporation joins St Paul and Minneapolis

Articles filed with Secretary Mattson reveal a new Twin City Rapid Transit company with $500,000 capital aim to build elevated lines over highways linking Minneapolis and St Paul and extend rates to lakes rivers resorts and nearby towns including Anoka Fridley Shakopee Stillwater White Bear Minnetonka Excelsior and others in the region.

St. Paul Minneapolis St. Pat Atnnespolis Dad St. Paul Rapid Transit Company Mattson Twin Anoka Fridley Shakopee Stillwater White Bear Minnetonka Johnvan Elmo Long Lake Excelsior

Train crashes into cow near Red Wing killing one

A Milwaukee road Cannon Falls line passenger train struck a cow ten miles from Red Wing at about 1 40 p m. A Stetson Uncle Tom's Cabin troupe car and freight car left the track tumbling down a twenty five foot embankment. Vaseman W A Clark of Hurley Wis died crushed in the overturned car. A woman had a leg broken and another was badly bruised. many others injured.

Red Wing Cannon Halls Milwaukee Road Stetson Uncle Tom W.A. Clark Hurley Wis

A Gigantic Work Windlake Canal Project Reclaims 15000 Acres

Racine Wisconsin July 25 The commissioners on benefits and damages for the Windlake canal through Racine and Waukesha counties have finished their assessment report and filed it with the circuit court. The plan would reclaim at least 15000 acres of swamp land with 6000 acres in Racine county. The expected gain over cost is about 500000 but strong local opposition could halt the project.

Racine Wis Waukesha Racine County

Fire Proof but Burned Like a Tinder Box

Fire at Kruppendorf & Co seven story shoe factory on Sycamore street in Cincinnati at four am. The supposed fire proof building melted inside as flames grew and walls collapsed outward, harming nearby properties. Loss estimated at 400000 pounds with hundreds of workers left without jobs.

CincinnaTi Kruppendorf & Co Sycamore Street

Drowned in Wisconsin Lake Storm Near Tomahawk

A loonkeeper known as Silver Dan and a man in his employ drowned yesterday at Tomahawk Lake when a storm struck their boat. The incident occurred near RivneLander Wisconsin.

Rivnelander Wis Tomahawk Lake

Publication of Dakota daily paper abandoned on excursion train

Watertown Dak July 5 The Dakota editors give up the plan for a daily paper on their Yellowstone National Park excursion due to Mr Ainsworth's inability to join. Ainsworth has been appointed superintendent of the Plankinton reform school for boys opening Sept 1 and Mrs Ainsworth will oversee the institution.

Watirtown Dak Yellowstone National Park Ainsworth Reform School For Boys Plankinton

Pistol incident at Clear Lake ends in Sullivan fatally wounded

In Clear Lake Iowa on July 25 Mrs Jessie McKinney shot J S Sullivan a Forest City resident. Sullivan and two men were seen around her cottage when asked to leave and he was wounded fatally from the pistol fire.

Mason City Iowa Clear Lake Jessie McKinney J. S. Sullivan Forest City Sullivan

Life of Americans Abroad Hounded by Detectives

In Queenstown on July 25 Mr O Connell chief clerk in the New York court of common pleas complains his steps are dogged by detectives since arrival. He says he has visited religious and charitable institutions in Cork and everywhere shadowed by investigators seeking relief from unwarranted surveillance.

Queenstown O'Connell New York Court of Common Pleas Cork

Sullivan to Run Dorris-Sullivan Circus as Sullivan Circus

Boston July 25 announces John L. Sullivan will run the Dorris Sullivan circus and it will be known as the Sullivan circus and combination. Sullivan believes he can make it pay and plans to quit the prize ring for the circus ring after settling some pugilistic rivals.

Sullivan Circus Boston John L. Sullivan Dorris-Sullivan Circus Sullivan Circus

Minneapolis Club Fights to Stay in Western Association

Manager Gooding of the Minneapolis baseball club is making a desperate effort to remain in the Western Association. The club is traveling and hopes to tide matters over upon return home to stick through the season. Davenport is eager to secure the franchise.

Minneapolis Gooding Davenport

First Regiment W N G Mavis on encampment at Camp Randall

The First regiment of Wisconsin National Guard holds encampments with nine companies on the ground at old Camp Randall. Lieut. Phillip Reade of the regular army assists in school rifle practice as several companies arrive or are absent tonight.

W. N. G. Mavison Wis Old Camp Randall Phillip Reade Regular Army

Teemer Wins International Single Scull Regatta at Pleasant Beach

John Teemer of McKeesport won the international single scull race on Onondaga lake at Pleasant Beach in twenty minutes, finishing three lengths ahead. Ten Eyck placed second and Hamm took third.

SyRacuse N. Y Pleasant Beach Onondaga Lake John Teemer McKeesport Ten Eyck Hamm

Internal Revenue Report For La Crosse Sparks Beer And Cigars

Deputy collector’s half yearly report for La Crosse Wisconsin shows 8 842 barrels of beer and 1 709 040 cigars manufactured for the period. Internal revenue receipts for six months amount to 350 882.18.

la Crosse LA Crasse Wis

Ohio Wheelmen Hold Annual Meeting in Toledo

In Toledo the Ohio division of the National League of American Wheelmen held its annual meeting with about 100 delegates. The state membership stands at 881, up from 703 last year.

Tyoledo Ohio National League of American Wheelinen

Ninth Monona Lake encampment opens at Manson Wis

The ninth annual Monona Lake assembly opens at Monona Lake in Manson Wisconsin on July 26. Many campers are already on the grounds and the program centers on food while attendance is expected to match previous years.

Monona Lake Manson Wis

Smith Accepts Conley's Challenge for England Fight

A London telegram reports Richard K. Fox says Smith accepts Conley's challenge to fight in England or on the continent for 1009 to 2000 pounds per side with Smith paying Conley 100 pounds for expenses.

Conley New York London Richard K. Fox Smith England

Senate committee to visit Ashland on Indian trade rules

The senate committee on Indian trade will visit Ashland in November to hear witnesses. The goal is to establish new rules for improving the condition of the Indians.

Ashland Senate Committee On Indian Tradership

Reception to Bacger Editors at Rain Ellander Mills

In Raineland, Wis on July 25 editors of the fiditorial association gather for a reception and banquet. The group will tour local mills and water powers to review regional industry.

Bacger Rainelander Wis Fiditorial Association

Moulders Push Nine-Hour Day Resolution

In St Louis on July 36 a meeting of the Iron Moulders union adopted a resolution declaring that after April 1 1889 nine hours shall constitute a day’s work.

Ron Moulders St. Louis Iron Moulders' Union of North

Cattle Epidemic Kills Near Two Hundred in Iowa Townships

An alarming disease, resembling blackleg, has broken out among cattle in Washington and Colfax townships, Webster county Iowa. In days, nearly 200 cattle have died with 23 herds affected and only three or four animals recovered after infection.

Law Dopdr Iowa Washington Colfax Townships Webster County

Dana to Lecture Editors in Milwaukee Visit

Charles A. Dana editor of the New York Sun and publisher Mr. Saffran visited Caubaco with J. W. Scott of The Herald. Dana planned a Milwaukee lecture for the Wisconsin editorial association the following day.

Dane Hudget Caubaco Charles A. Dana New York Sun Saffran J. W. Scott The Herald Dana Milwaukee Wisconsin Editorial Association

Farmers' Joint Stock Elevator organized at Millbank

The Farmers' Joint Stock Elevator company of Millbank was organized with officers and directors elected. A new elevator with about 20 000 bushel capacity will be erected in time for the new crop.

Millbank MintBank Cak Farmers’ Joint Stock Elevator Company

Indians Expected to Sign With Sioux Commission

The Sioux commission is due around July 25 in Chamberlain Dak with Indians at Crow Creek and Lower Brule agencies awaiting to sign. The two agencies anticipate swift action once the commissioners arrive.

Chamberlain, Dak Sioux Commission Crow Creek Lower Brule

Arrested Counterfeiters in Port TacE Yard

Police seize two young strangers found with counterfeit dollars and halves worth about 50 dollars in the freight yard. The coins are described as good imitations.

Port Tace Nfolland

Ministerial association meets in Watertown

In Watertown Cap July 21 a ministerial association session draws about twenty five to thirty rhinista attendees gathering in this city for the event across the day.

Ministerial Association Watertown Cak

Great TarliT Speech On Tariffs And Markets Debated

A congressman-era oration argues protectionist tariffs ruin wages and keep wealth at home, contrasting American markets with Europe. He claims the United States must keep wealth local, forecast broader world markets, and mocks free trade as dangerous to labor and industry.

Congressman Feed United States Maine Texas Europe Pole Austria Italy Germany Trisit France Britain

Chicago Inter Ocean Republican Ticket Endorsed

The convention labored honestly to take advantage of all conditions of success and offered principles of advanced Republicanism. It calls for standard bearers well known to the country for their purity of life and devotion to Republican principles.

Chicago Inter Ocean

Reverend Trume in Babylon Church Clashes Over Insult

New Year July 26 Rev James C Trume pastor of the Presbyterian church at Babylon I Z creates a sensation by thrashing a young man named Derger for an insult to Miss Nume Miss Hume opened the door to an admirer and the incident escalated as Trume assaulted the caller The assailant was restrained and carried away with bruises The church held a session yesterday and Thaine offered his resignation which was not accepted.

James C. Trume Presbyterian Church Babylon I. Z Derger Nume Hume Europe Verger Miss Hume Jady Berger Duster Slume Berger Hils Thaine

Kentucky Whisky War at Larlin Court House

In Larlin Kentucky a whiskey controversy threatens violence. County Judge Lewis suspects widespread illegal sales despite prohibition. A clash occurred when he escaped a shooting attempt and later led a search of local stores with townspeople. liquor was found and barrels rolled into the street. confrontations continued with armed men present.

Larlan Court House Lewis Jol Parley John Blair

What Pana Thinks. Dana on New York politics and Coy Hill

Charles A. Dana in Cinvaco says predicting New York results is difficult. He notes mugwumps leaning Democratic with some secessions, Harrison’s strength, Irish support, and Prohibitionists backing him due to sobriety. He adds neither party is active yet and Coy Hill’s election is assured.

Cinvaco Charles A. Dana New York Harrison Blaine Mr. Conkling Ihill

Tragic On Track: Family Pedestrian Tragedy Near Lane Suva

Charles Scoonmaker and wife Mary with five year old grandson James Barman were struck on the railroad near Lane Suva New York while a Saratoga special approached. The woman and boy stepped onto the wrong track and were killed. the man survived. All three were African American.

Lane Suva N. Y Charles Scoonmaker Mary James Barman Shoonmaker

Carlisle's Gueer Action at Piedmont Chautauqua

Atlanta July 28 Carlisle declines to speak at Piedmont Chautauqua after accepting invitation. An Atlanta escort committee is in Washington and chautauqua authorities face consternation. Efforts press Carlisle to reconsider his decision amid potential bitterness.

Atlanta Carlisle Washington

Senator Blackburn Napping

The narrative describes Senator Blackburn dozing in the capital while a page delivers a visitor’s card. The woman, twice dismissed from Interior and rehired on Blackburn’s recommendation, is told he is asleep, provoking her retort to wake him. It is noted as the first time Joe was caught napping.

Joe” Blackbrn Senate Joe Ile Department of the Interior Blackburn

Blair the Daisy In Senate Duel Threat Speech

Senator Blair of New Hampshire, famed for mild demeanor, publicly defended his honor after Senator Butler insulted him. Blair asserted he could fight a duel in certain circumstances to deter southern aggressors, signaling a vow to resist bullying in public life.

Blair New Hampshire Senate South Carolina Butler

Crusade against Brookings taverns and drug stores begins

District Attorney Andrews filed a case against temperance hall keepers and drug stores in Brookings County. A detective asserts charges against most establishments selling alcohol. three charges have led to bonds, with the second case likely to proceed to trial. Public opinion divides on prohibition but law violations are sparsely tolerated.

Brookings Andrews

Ambitious Dakota Admission Bill Faces House Action

Johnson received a telegram from Representative Springer stating that the omnibus bill for admiting Dakota and the territories of Montana Washington and New Mexico will be considered by the House late this week or early next. The House bill creating two new judicial districts for Dakota has passed the Senate and is in conference and should pass the House by Tuesday next.

Aberdeen News Johnson Wm. M. Springer M. C Dakota Montana Washington New Mexico House Wi Senate

Caricature Depicts Cleveland Surrounded by Democratic Trusts

The Minneapolis Tribune runs a Sunday caricature showing Cleveland in the coils of a serpent labeled democratic trusts. The strip labels the steel rail, standard oil, whiskey, cotton, coal, and sugar trusts as Democratic, framing the scene as timely in the context of Cleveland administration.

Aberdeen News Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Steel Rail Trust Standard Oil Trust Whiskey Trust Cotton Trust Coal Trust Sugar Trust

Beadle County Doctor on Reform Ends Up on Our Sub List

A Beadle county doctor spoke at length on legislative reforms this week. After he left, the staff discovered his name appeared on our subscription blacklist, three years in arrears, a detail he did not mention. Reform should begin at home.

Woonsocket News Beadle County

Longtime Dakota Split Debate Cited in Redfield Speech

Judge Palmer urged a two state Dakota battle cry in a Redfield speech last week. The remarks referenced party strategy and potential shifts in support if events develop, noting many men in Dakota could join if the opportunity arises.

Letcher Jade Palmer Redfield Dakota Congress Ofer

County attorney candidacy announced at Davison convention

In Mitchell a speaker declares candidacy for county attorney office subject to Davison County Republican convention action. The announcement frames the move as a formal party process within the local political scene.

Republican Party Davison County

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