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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1891
Page
11
A payroll of 503000 for Sisseton Indians faces Washington corrections for the third time, delaying payment. Brown's Valley Minnesota plans Fourth of July festivities to attract the tribe, with balloon ascensions, races, and a barbecue as part of the event.
Testimony before the wheat investigation shows Charles Canning admitting farmers could store grain in elevators and that grading practices may have raised low quality wheat. George Jeston describes line elevator influence on prices while other witnesses discuss possible non-collusive arrangements and regional practices.
Train No 23 on the Big Four was struck by a freight train at right angles at Livenrie. The crash demolished a passenger coach and bay. twenty riders were aboard with injuries. Thomas Clegg of Matoun Illinois died. Conductor A A Dickson and brakeman J M Miller were severely hurt. The engineer’s alleged carelessness blamed.
A man unknown to residents assaulted two women with a knife in their living rooms at 249 Third Avenue South in Minneapolis on June 15. Lottie Wheeler and Lillie Cameron were not seriously wounded. the assailant fled from the scene after a stairwell chase and a window leap to the street.
In Bringhurst Indiana the death of 12 year old Willie Firman is blamed on foul play by neighbors who demand a coroner’s verdict of murder. The boy, sole heir to 25000, may have been killed to seize the fortune.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a gentle effective remedy for kidney liver and bowel relief. It claims quick digestion friendly taste and broad benefits including cold relief headaches fevers and constipation. Available in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles via leading druggists with prompt procurement if not in stock.
The Mitchell post office lists daily departures and closing times for incoming and going mails. West bound mails close 3:20 pm except Monday. northbound 3:30 pm and 7:45 pm Sunday. southbound 11:00 am except Sunday. special routes to Grand View Hazelton Redstone and Vilits with 7:00 am or 7:30 am cutoffs on certain days. Postmaster W Beattie signs the notice.
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