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Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1889

Page

4

Review of His Work President on Cleveland Administration

An eight column Times review from New York discusses Grover Cleveland's presidency. It notes plans for his March 4 departure and Harrison's march to the oath, praising the administration as principled, duty bound, and honorable to the party. It highlights foreign policy restraint, protection of American citizens abroad, military appointments, and the president's noted regrets about the party's missed chance for a second term.

New York the Times Washington Cleveland Capitol Grover Cleveland United States Benjamin Harrison Arthur Republican Party Lut Army Navy West Point

One Round Senatorial Mill in Washington Brawl

A World report says Chandler lost temper in committee on Indian traderships and called Blackburn a slave driver. Blackburn retorted that Chandler is a scoundrel and coward, threatening a thrashing. Faulkner separated them as lawmakers argued. Also Philadelphia ice boat inspection notes Delaware islands trip.

New York Washington Blackburn-Chandler Mr. Chandler Committee On Mr. Blackburn

Advisory urging Dudley surrender and other early 1900s items

Attorney General Michener advised W W Dudley to surrender when the arrest warrant was issued and to post bail in Indianapolis to avoid capture by an officer. Alfred Liscomb will walk to Washington to honor an election bet, risking a $1000 forfeit if he fails. A Cologne Gazette report says Morocco has not ceded territory to Germany. Max Bernstein sentenced to three months for drawing the blood of a Christian boy. Berlin reports a German fleet was dispatched to Samoa.

Dudley New York Indianapolis W. W. Dudley Michener Alfred A. Liscomb Washington George Griffin Philadelphia Morocco Berlin Cologne Germany Max Bernstein Samoa

New York's New Viaduct Opens Across Harlem River

The Manhattan Bridge from One hundred thirty first street and Tenth avenue to Aqueduct avenue opened to the public on Washington's Birthday. An arched structure 2334 feet long and 80 feet wide, with a 151 feet main height, it connects Manhattan to the eastern shore and links the northeastern city with Westchester county. The eastern pier rests on a pneumatic caisson 40 feet below mean water.

Manhattan Harlem River New York One Harlem Westchester County

Congressional Session Notes and Creeks Land Bill

Senate debates election outrages in several states as Mr. Hoar and Mr. Daniels of Virginia address the issue. House passes a Creek Indians land opening bill, confirms census-taking amendments, and discusses the deficiency appropriation. Inaugural ball tickets urged with limited supply. calls for early applications to Capt. George E. Lemon with $5 single and $1 extra for supper.

Senate Washington Hoar Daniels Virginia House Peel Arkansas Indian Territory

Wisconsin Senators Sleep On Bridges Bill Controversy

Senator Vest from the commerce committee gave an unfavorable report on a bill to build a Mississippi River bridge at LaCrosse, effectively killing it. He also pushed a less meritorious Missouri River bridge near Kansas City, leveraging influence to benefit himself while Wisconsin senators appeared unaware.

Wisconsin Washington Senator Vest Committee On Commerce Mississippi River LaCrosse Vest Missouri River Kansas City West

Harrison's Steward Incoming for White House Duties

Hugo Ziemann arrives in New York from Chicago to take general charge of White House household affairs for President Harrison. He says he has never cooked a meal in his life and aims to ensure delightful entertainments. Ziemann is noted as manager of the Richelieu hotel in Chicago.

New York Hugo Ziemann White House Gen. Harrison Chicago Richelieu Hotel

Noble on appointment hints at speculation not definite

KEoKok Iow a Feb 25 Gen John W Noble of St Louis on business says many think there is something in his appointment but nothing definite. He says President Harrison invited him to call and he plans to practice law as usual.

Keokok Iowa John W. Noble St. Louis Harrison Indian Territory John Puckett Lyon Creek Puckett Pucketts

Bought Frank Leslie's News and Edison chase ends

The New York paper reportedly bought by W J Arkell of the Albany Journal is Frank Leslie's Illustrated News. James Ricalton, traveling the world in search of Edison's sought substance, has returned from India, China, Burmah, Japan, Norway and Sweden, declining to say if he found it.

Frank Leslie News New York W. J. Arkell Albany Journal Illustrated News Col. Cockrell Arkell Sleiche London Edison New Yor James Ricalton Maplewood N. J Thomas A. Edison India China Burmah Japan Norway Sweden

Bad Storm in Michigan Delays Travel and Rail

Cheboygan Michigan reports the season's worst storm with heavy drifting blocking country roads and impeding rail traffic. In Indianapolis John S Bell head of the U S secret service travels to arrange safe transport for the Harrison party to Washington on Monday.

Michigan Cheboygan Mich Larrison Indianapolis John S. Bell United States Secret Service Harrison Party Washington

Canadian Pacific seeks authority to issue debenture stock

Ottawa February 23 The Canadian Pacific Railroad company has asked parliament for authority to issue condensed debenture stock to complete its financial arrangements. San Francisco February 25 The salmon crop is unusually large and the supply on hand is extensive.

van Horne Ottawa Ont Canadian Pacific Railroad Company San Francisco

Strikes in Welsh Collieries Feared After Wage Demand

London reports that Welsh collieries have given notice to mine owners of an advance in wages effective March 1. Miners anticipate strikes and unrest amid the wage dispute.

London

Spuller Accepts Foreign Affairs Post in Tirard Cabinet

Paris Feb 25 Minister of Foreign Affairs M. Spuller agrees to join M. Tirard's ministry. Former minister of public instruction under M. Rouvier, he will head the foreign affairs portfolio.

Paris M. Spuller M. Rouvier M. Tirard

Wreck of the Westrop with Captain and Crew Drowned

Norfock Virginia February 25 Nova Scotian bark Joe Yestrop wrecked at Chicamnicomico North Carolina. The master and ten crew members were drowned, six rescued. Vessel and cargo total loss and strewn along the beach.

Norfock Joe Yestrop Chicamnicomico N. C

Serious North American Railway Accident in Maine

KINGMAN Maine February 25 reports say a derailment on the European and North American railway near Boyd’s station triggered a wrecking train response. Four were killed and several injured as the engine toppled, cars burned, and telegraph lines fell silent. later reports name Mudgett Campbell and Goodman among the dead with engineer Angel seriously hurt. Wrecking trains and doctors head to the scene as inquiries begin.

Maine Kingman Messenger Boyd's William Mudgett Payson Tucker Maine Central Road Bangor William D. Mudgett John Campbell Harry Goodman J. Angel

Death by Freezing in Lotvr City Neb

Charles Hunting and his son Edward, farmers, left town Thursday and were found Friday near their home. Edward was dead and Charles severely frozen, likely crippled if he survives. The region recorded 18 degrees below zero overnight as a brutal cold snap grips the area.

Lotvr City Neb Charles Hunting Edward

Park Central disaster claims another victim in Conn

The body of Edward Boyle was recovered from the Park Central hotel ruins at 8:30 a.m. He is the twenty third victim of the disaster. The remains were found in the tool room under the billiard room floor and were badly charred.

Hanrttford Conn Edward Boyle Park Central

Trains Collide Near Bordentown Cause Heavy Damage

A Camden to Jersey City freight train crashed into the rear of another train just below Bordentown New Jersey. Wrecked cars were reported badly damaged with total damage estimated at 30000 dollars.

Borrdentown N. J Camden Jersey City Pennsylvania Railroad

Snow storm disrupts rail service across state

Fear the Spring Freshers reports the Thursday night blizzard as the heaviest in ten years with 2 to 12 inches of snow in many areas. Trains are delayed as the storm wanes. It also hit Virginia where freshets may follow from melting snow.

Raunran N. C Virginia

Walker Seeks Conference On Chairmanship

Cuicano February 2 railroad presidents secured eighteen signatures but no chairman chosen. The committee of Hughitt McNulta McMullen and Miller met at the Rookery to consider A W Walker for chair. Walker in Washington preferred a conference before consenting. committee adjourned awaiting his view.

Walker Cuicano Hughitt McNulta McMullen Miller Rookery A.W. Walker

Balto m and Ohio outline Washington to New York train plan

Eastern Railway combinations in Philadelphia outline through passenger service from Washington to New York via Schuylkill River East Side and Reading railroads. Reading and Baltimore and Ohio arrive at understanding on a tripartite contract from three years ago. Reading to use Twenty fourth and Chestnut streets depot.

Philadelphia Baltimore and Ohio Washington New York Schuylkill River East Side Reading Twenty-fourth Chestnut Streets

Montreuma Special to Run to Washington Semi Monthly

Arrangements completed for the Montezuma special train between New Orleans and Mexico City to run to Washington with semi monthly trips. The consist will be four Pullman vestibule cars and operate over the Mexican International, Southern Pacific and Piedmont Air Line. The first Washingtonbound run will be the 9th of next month.

Washington New Orleans City of Mexico Mexican International Southern Pacific Piedmont Air Line

Society of Vicksburg Elects Hovey President

INDIANAPOLIS Feb 23 A temporary organization of the new army Society of Vicksburg was formed with Governor A P Hovey chosen as president until the May meeting. About 100 veterans attended. Heavy snowstorms hit Berne on Feb 25 with avalanches damaging homes in Solothurn canton. Vienna reports Prince Alexander Battenberg to wed opera singer Mile Leisinger and reside in Italy.

Society of Vicksburg Indianapolis New Army “Society of Vicksburg A. P. Hovey Berne Berness Oberland Canton Solothurn Vienna Alexander Battenberg Mile Leisinger Italy

Desperate Train Robbers Loot Express Car

Five gunmen boarded the No 17 express at Pixley California and halted two miles from Delano. They seized the engineer and fireman, then forced the messenger to open the safe as dynamite bombs exploded under the cars. Two passengers were shot. E B Bentley of Modesto likely fatally wounded and Charles Gabert of Poso died instantly. The train returned to Pixley. coaches remained untouched.

Delano Cal Pixley Bentley Modesto Charles Gabert Poso

Selona Celebrate in Helena as Admission Bill Signed

Montana Dakota and Washington legislatures arrive in Helena for three day celebration of President Cleveland signing the admission bill. Delegations tour points, attend banquets, and enjoy the capital’s events amid very cold weather.

Dakota Montana Washington Selona Helens Helena Mont Cleveland

The Half Breed War in Rolette County

A Rolette County dispute over taxes on half-breeds is to be settled by the government. Citizens and half-breeds show willingness to abide the decision. Some assertors who seized sheriff property remain at large with warrants outstanding.

Rolette County Dak Minneapolis Church’s Ferry

Manitoba subsidy extends to Hudsons Bay road

Manitoba plans aid of 2000 dollars per mile for the Hudsons Bay railway within the province totaling about 300 miles. The 4.5 million dollar bond guarantee authorized two years ago remains in effect, and the new aid exceeds the Northern Pacific per mile grant by 250 dollars.

Manitoba Hudson's Bay

Carriages and Sleigh Works Burn at St Paul Park

Fire at Minnesota Carriage and Sleigh works in St Paul Park shortly after noon destroys factory and contents. Loss about 75000 dollars with insured roughly 60000. Company plans to rebuild.

St. Paul Minnesota Carriage and St. Paul Park

Methodist Withdrawal Likely From Iowa Christian Endeavor

Mason City Iowa Feb 25 The Iowa Christian Endeavor union meets at New Hampton with sectarian tensions. It is probable that all Methodist societies will withdraw to form societies more in accord with their denomination.

Mason City Iowa Iowa Christian Endeavor Union New Hampton

Cock Fighting at the Twin Cities

Forties or fifties spectators braved freezing weather to watch five cocking mains near the city. Birds owned in St. Paul fought against rivals from Hudson Wisconsin, with the first four battles won by St. Paul birds.

Twin Cities Pavuu St. Paul Hudson Wis

Sitting Bull Hostile Again at Standing Rock

Mingusville Mons report about 150 followers leaving the Standing Rock agency and moving up the Big Missouri River. They are said to be hostile toward whites and trouble is expected.

Sitting Bull New York the Herald Mingusville Mont Standing Rock Missouri

Stanley's Big Undertaking Encounters Mixed Signals

Brussels reports Luiet Baert who witnessed Stanley's letter to Tippoo Tib arriving at Stanley Falls has reached the city. He believes Stanley aims to capture Khartoum, with the Sandan fenm and the Mota forming part of the plan.

Stanley Brussels Luiet Baert Stanley Falls Tippoo Tib Khartoum

Duel in Paris Leaves Polak Wounded

Paris February 25. A duel occurred between M Polak and M Bestegul secretary of the Mexican legation. Polak sustained wounds in the confrontation.

Anl Reault Paris M. Polak M. Bestegul Legation

Pigott Admits Parnell Letters May Be Forgeries

London February 25 Pigott testifies before the Parnell commission creating a sensation His answers raise doubt about the alleged Parnell letters as he admits distress over a letter to Archbishop Walsh and says he did not fabricate the documents He declines to name the letter writers and notes long standing financial difficulties since 1881

London Pigott Parnell Commission Charles Russell Archbishop Walsh Parnell Walsh

TORIES AND PARNELLITES

London reports a public opinion shift after Pigott testimony to the Parnell commission. The forger theory of the Parnell letters gains currency as a pivotal factor in Ireland home rule prospects. The Pall Mall Gazette lauds The Times case collapse aiding reform. Walter vows to cover expenses, possibly selling estates, after a stormy Times proprietors’ meeting.

London Pigott Parnell Commission House of Commons Bigot Parnell Judas Iscariot Pall Mall Gazette Times Huston Ireland Walter The Nice

Harrison Home Rule Sentiments Spark Parlor Debate

Parliamentary circles report prominent offense cited for North Kil dare MP James L. Carew, arrested in Scotland while campaigning for Sir John Kinloch. A quoted extract from Harrison’s 1887 Indianapolis speech, praising Irish resistance by parliamentary means, was printed in pamphlets and widely distributed, influencing Perthshire electors and slated for use in future contests.

Harrison London James L. Carew North Kildare Scotland John Kinloch Ireland Indianapolis Trishmen William O'Brien Tullamore Dublin Castle Carew Perthshire

Pope Praises American Catholic Zeal and Wash ington University

The Pope has written to approve the statutes of the Catholic university in Washington and commends the zeal and intelligence of American Catholics, citing James C. Flood of California as a notable figure. Also reports Dr Bliss’s death from paralysis in Washington and details on Flood’s rise and wealth.

London the Chronicle New Catholic University Washington America

Rebel General Seeks 4 Million Haytien Bank Notes

New York Feb 22 Minster Preston's detectives disclose a new scheme by Gen Hypolite to coerce Legitime's treasury into paying salaries for loyal and insurgent troops. The plan, said to be hatched in New York, involved Hayti certificates and paper currency. A bank note company allegedly declined a batch, raising Minister Preston's suspicions.

New York Minster Preston Hypolite Legitime Treasury Preston

Bank note forgery linked to Hypolite three suspects in New York

Detectives report two Hypolite associates in New York arranged nearly 4 million dollars in bank notes to imitate Hayti prints. Two bundles of crisp bills labeled lithographs were en route aboard the Clyde, which sailed Saturday. Additional funds and boxes of lithographs were found on the Clyde’s manifest, with more redoubtable sums rumored to be aboard the Madrid or Carondelet.

New York Haytien Hayti Preston Clyde Madrid Carondelet

Assassination Rumor Follows Haitian Battle Defeat

Boston February 22. News from Port de Paix via Delta reports a fierce clash near St Mare. Hyppolite’s northern army was routed by Legitime’s forces with heavy casualties. A rumor claims Hyppolite was killed by a northern soldier for 2000, though confirmation is lacking.

Boston Hayti Port de Paix St. Mare Hyppolite Legitime

Mary Anderson Faces Harsh Globe Democrat Review

The Globe-Democrat criticizes Mary Anderson for her Grand Wednesday night performance. It attacks her vocal tone as discordant and lacking interpretive warmth, calling her emotive range insufficient for tragedy and praising dominating intelligence as a key trait for a tragedienne.

Mary St. Louis The Globe-Democrat Mary Anderson Sam

Evocomotive Engineers Disbanding in Pennsylvania News

A Philadelphia special reports Division No. 821 of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in Pennsylvania dissolving and returning its charter to the supreme grand lodge. The banner division once had about 100 members, many employed by the Reading railroad. Capt Ben Richardson, Harlem millionaire owner of Washingtons chariot, dies after a long life. He earned wealth in California 1849 then invested in New York real estate. He was known as a winner who dressed shabbily.

Cleveland Fort Dopae Iowa James C. Flood California Bliss Berlin Heidelberg James, Flood Flood & O'Brien Comstock Lode Nevada John W. Mackay James C. Fair Flood Nevada Bank Fair William C. Ralston Dr. Bliss Washington D. W. Bliss Garfield Evocomotive Engineers New York Philadelphia The Times Order of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Pennsylvania Banner Division Supreme Grand Lodge Reading Railroad Ben Richardson Harlem

Mulatto girl charged after razor attack in Norfonk

Nellie White, a young mulatto girl, attacked Thomas Gray with a razor on the street in Norfonk Virginia on February 22. Gray died from his wounds after Gray had abandoned her for another woman. The murdereress is in custody.

Norfonk

Charity Ball Brings Gov. Lee and Notables to Baltimore

A charity ball in Baltimore on February 22 raised funds for the Confederate home and the Home for Incurables. Attending were Governor Fitzhugh Lee of Virginia Governor Jackson of Maryland Mrs. Charles Carroll Colonel Charles J. Bonaparte and General Thomas J. Shyrock among others.

Baltimore Home For Fitzhugh Lee Virginia Jackson Maryland Charles Carroll Charles J. Bonaparte Thomas J. Shyrock

A Chance for Billiardists

George F. Slosson challenges any billiard player to two games in New York for $1,000 a side. The first game is balk line to 600 points, the second is cushion caroms to 500 points. He deposits $1,000 with The Spirit of the Times as sincerity proof.

New York George F. Slosson New York City Spirit of the Times

Florida Legislature Adjourns After Wealth Board Bill

Jacksonville reports the Florida legislature passed the board of wealth bill and adjourned. The governor promptly signed it, establishing a three member board to be appointed within thirty days. The measure draws general approval though not all hoped for.

Florida Jacksonville Fla Board of Wealth

Inaugural Train Schedule Released for Indiana Route

The inaugural train will depart Indianapolis at 8 15 p m Monday via the Pennsylvania road sixteen minutes after the Pennsylvania special. It will reach Columbus Ohio at 8 15 p m Tuesday the 20th with very brief stops at all stations.

Indianapolis Ind Columbus Ohio

Guerneville Fire Destroys Town In California

A fire in Guerneville California began in a defective hotel flue destroying business and many residences. About 500 residents faced a loss estimated at 250000 dollars. Other dispatches report Gladstone’s arrival in London to address Italian deputation and O’Brien’s transfer to Galway jail. Separate items note a Choctaw Nation incident, and New York casualties from fires and accidents, including a fireman’s death aboard the tug Jewett and a dynamite cartridge blast injury.

California Santa Rosa Cal Guerneville New York McCormick Pier 18 East River George Smith Seventy-severil Street

Solicitor Wharton Dead

Washington dispatch reports Dr Francis Wharton solicitor of the State department died at his residence today after a brief illness in a surprising development for the administration. He had served as chief legal adviser and was widely respected in diplomatic and political circles. The exact cause was not disclosed.

Wharton Washington Francis Wharton State Department

Parnellish An's Crime and Times Forgeries Claim

Patrick Egan says Pigott's letters are the motive and key to the Times forgeries. He brands Richard Pigott as an infamous Dublin Castle blackmailer and forger, linked to Foster, and accuses him of war on Parnell and the national movement. Egan asserts exposure of Pigott and forged letters condemns The London Times.

Lincoln Patrick Egan London Pigott Egan Land League London Times Reynolds Sammy O’brien Richard Pigott Secret Service Dublin Castle Foster Ireland Parnell Trishium Flag of

Parliament in Session Shows Samoa Talks and Ireland Plans

Parliament opened with the queen's speech outlining an Anglo German US Samoa conference and early measures to develop Ireland's resources. The speech mentions amending tribunals for Irish real property, restoring order, returning gold coinage to sound condition, and other local measures.

Loxton England Germany United States Samoa Ireland

England's Navy Aims to Beat Any Two Navies

London Feb 22 extracts from the 1883 naval manoeuvres report show the navy has good personnel but Britain remains weaker than desired at sea. The committee urges moving to place the navy beyond comparison with the combined forces of any two powers while it can defeat a single maritime power.

London Committee On House of Commons Great Britain

Melines New Cabinet Chooses Mostly Subordinates

Paris reports say Meline will be prime minister and minister of agriculture with De Vreycinet at war Barbey for marine Constano interior Rouvier finance Sardie minister of justice Loubet public works and Douresine commerce Selections for foreign affairs and education not yet made A Kilkenny riot followed the arrest of James Carew MP and a London wedding linked to the duke of New castle and Miss Candy

Paris M. Meline M. de Vreycinet M. Barbey Marine M. Constano Interior M. Rouvier Finance M. Sardieu ML. Loubet M. Doutresine Foreign Affairs and Education

Threatened Indian uprising and western land rush report

In Flathead Country a crisis deepens as Clifford w ounded an Indian thief at his store. if the wounded man dies, an uprising is feared. Reports from Oklahoma and Kansas describe boomers moving toward open land, while CipazzuraWisconsin mills owned by Henry Wyerhauser burned, causing substantial losses.

Flathead Helona Mont Clifford Cunningham

Contest to Commodore Kittson Will in St Paul

Notice filed against St Paul Tram company and Norman Kittson Jr to contest the will of Commodore Kittson. An elderly Crevier woman from McLeod County claims a past marriage to Kittson about fifty years ago and ten years cohabitation.

Commodore Kittson St. Paul St. Paul Tras Company Norman Kittson, Jr Commodore Iitissa Crevier McLeod County

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