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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1888
Page
2
Dispatch from St Louis reports a confident Democratic convention mood with delegates marching from Union Depot to hotels. City crowds string streamers and bands celebrate as delegates display party colors while vendors and spectators fill the streets during the convention buildup and related festivities.
The St. Louis convention bonds a dispute over permanent chairman as Southern delegates resist Massachusetts choice A Collins. Southern factions insist on fair South representation to voice regional views against Republican fall campaign pressure. Unclear if Southern bloc will back the committee report on permanent organization.
Reports from June 4 describe a generally harmonious Democratic National Convention with delegates arriving and a long session of the national committee. Word spread that the vice presidency question was settled and that Beattie and Thurman supporters shaped the Southern delegation while Beattie is favored as a presidential figure.
Fragmentary text notes a governor of Indiana and a New York relation, with references to a city mayor and Old Roman. The legibility is poor, but hints at official declaration and public reaction.
William L Scott tells a reporter Thurman’s nomination could end John Sherman’s GOP bid while Thurman’s backers fear a split. He argues Thurman helps Ohio and Indiana audiences and cites party balance and Gray’s Indiana appeal as key factors. West of Missouri notes Thurman as a second choice amid faction anxieties.
Article describes interior and exterior plans for the Convention Hall in St. Louis. It notes statues on the east end, inscriptions declaring justice and anti monopoly themes, and portraits of presidents including Jackson and Cleveland with references to political figures and a rotating order.
Ex mayor Prince of Duston argues New England chances are only in Connecticut and warns against a broad Northwest or Ohio push. He predicts Blaine as the front runner and notes potential combinations of Sherman Allison Depew and Lincolns as possible alternatives amid a contested convention.
Fragmented phrases describe weather and political unrest with mentions of bands and factions. Names and places appear garbled, offering little verifiable detail or coherent events.
Report highlights W J Scott replacing Gorman on the national committee with Thurman support across delegations from Louisiana Oregon and California. Describes a Kansas City club band parade and a map of St Louis landmarks used in a convention program with various buildings and venues.
A cave-in at the St Lawrence copper mine near Berri Montana traps four workers, two of whom hammer on the wall for rescue. Crews work from the 1000 to 1200 foot levels as hopes rise for saving two survivors. The mine employs about 600 men and handles 1200 tons of ore daily.
A Georgian elder, who preached his own funeral sermon weeks ago, seeks to overturn his will claiming his death was proclaimed in error. He insists undue influence affected the will and aims to reclaim his estate while his wife opposes moving the coffin from the house.
A May Witten boy in Center Ville was fatally bitten while handling a rattlesnake after striking at it with a scythe. He severed his own finger while attempting to cut off the rattles, endured a long walk home, and died days later after the wound festered and he refused breath.
The Oceanic reports from San Francisco that a May fire destroyed 250 houses at Tourameck and 710 at Wameka, plus a temple and huts. No casualties listed.
Deretly reported a fatal sailing accident on June 4 at 7 p m in Duluth. Frank Maynell and W Volchey, noted local sportsmen, were with Minnie Sehoe maker and Frankie Mayen when their boat capsized during a position change, drowning Minnie and Frankie R. Mayen.
A Times special reports a furious storm sweeping Washington county Arkansas causing heavy loss. Twelve houses in one hamlet destroyed. Seven or eight injured and seven believed killed, later confirmed.
In Minneapolis a locomotive derailed after an open switch at Minnehaha Creek. the engineer escaped serious harm after jumping free and being trapped briefly beneath the overturned engine. Other briefs note a Iowa woman’s suicide by drinking, a Manitoba rail mishap near Anoka injuring several, and a Panama hotel fire gutting ten houses with half a million dollars in losses.
St Louis baseball club registered at the Windsor hotel. owner Loftus says the team will relocate to Denver, though timing is unsettled. Only one meeting with Denver occurred and terms differ.St Louis will not support more than one club, previously 25 cent admission rising to 50 cents.
Reports from Dakota Minnesota and Iowa indicate a superb grain yield ahead in the Northwest despite rainy weather. The rains have aided growth and prevented damage, though seeding has been delayed in many areas.
The senate land committee reported a bill to repeal the pre emption and timber culture laws and leave public lands open only to homesteaders. Also notes on the emperor's recovery and other items from Washington New York and Pueblo.
In Cedar Rapids Iowa June 4 a brigand assaulted Judge Anthony of the superior court as he left home. The assailant is described as unknown and possibly insane. Police mobile units arrived promptly after the attack leaving the judge unharmed.
June 6 report from AT Loris notes the twenty fifth annual contest of the North American Skueernund opens this June. Five participants are listed, including Royal Invalid’s port Milan. A Brazil contingent travels on a special train to support Pedro, Wis, amid noise and disruption.
scattered items include a steamer voyage to Europa, a murder conviction in La Crosse, bridge opening in Minneapolis, cowboy actions in Stewart Colorado, a Jersey City suit for desertion, bank authorizations in Hailey Idaho and Battle Creek, Cree relocation proposal, Chinese district notes, Lick Observatory transfer, Chicago saloon vetoes, Minnesota Adventists camp meeting, Mankato police killings, severe cold in Minnesota, Minneapolis fire department horse purchase, a teen suicide note case, a Janesville death, a land sale dispute, and a forged cheque incident.
Iowa circuit opens at Cedar Rapids on June 19 to 24 with Marshalltown and Council Bluffs joining in this year’s event. Purses and classes identical across venues total 18,000 with Cedar Rapids leading off on June 19 20 21 and 24 followed by Marshalltown June 26 27 28 and 2 and Council Bluffs July 3 4 5 and 6.
The court sentenced Maxwell Willians to be hanged on July 13 for murder. A July date is set as the final act in the case, with details reported from Missouri court proceedings.
Devil Lake Inter-Ocean notes a reform campaign hitting the U.S. land of ice with a bang. It questions the new register and hints at legal notices to be published in local sheets. An advertisement for California Jig Syrup Company promotes a laxative remedy.
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