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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1888
Page
1
A legal foreclosure notice details a mortgage debt and property in the county. It identifies the main debtor and mentions due sums, stipulations and court action to recover the amount. The notice references location specifics and a scheduled proceedings date in February.
A damaged OCR passage mentions an official note with dates and names but is largely unreadable. It references a Gorey region figure, a declaration of a view and interest, and a possible deadline or filing in a governmental office. The legible elements hint at an administrative notice rather than a clear event.
A draft of a Democratic Ways and Means bill proposes broad internal revenue reductions, removing general income tax and most excise levies except cigars and whisky, in a move seen as easing funding while leaving key liquor duties intact. The measure aims to lower annual revenue by about y1 millions and considers adjusting bonded imports and related penalties.
SGTON March 5 Delegate will introduce a bill Monday to create a new land district in western Dakota. The district covers land north of the twelfth parallel and west of the Lake district, reducing the current district by half. Offices would be located at Minot and a committee is expected to favorably report.
A delegation of Chippewa chiefs from Minnesota called at the White House on a Sunday morning, delivering a message and meeting with the president amid ongoing discussions about tribal affairs and policy.
Preparations are under way in Washington for the Great Triennial Knights Conclave to be held in 1889. Lodging and accommodations for attendees are being arranged as organizers expect about 40 000 visitors to attend.
Congress member Guenther of northern Wisconsin warns that speculation in Gogebic iron mines harms small operators. Leases with royalty on ore, heavy stock, and freight costs exhaust capital, allowing bigger interests to seize mines and collapse the venture.
Sullivan and Mitchell have £1,000 on the line under a £400 stake remainder, with B. H. Hugh as referee. Mitchell wins the toss and names March 10 or 12 for the continent bout, while interest hinges on his chances as odds of three to one against him go unbacked.
The National Committees adopt the schedule with minor changes as Kansas City fights to secure a franchise amid a territorial jurisdiction dispute. The Base Ball Arbitration committee met in New York to decide the Kansas City issue, with both the Kansas City club and the American Association vying for the franchise.
Reports from Rome and Paris describe widespread financial anxiety as St Petersburg failures disrupt mercantile confidence across Europe. The rouble declines and business circles grow nervous about the continent’s major markets.
Reports from Chicago to Connellsville outline potential general strike actions by Brotherhood of Engineers across lines. Alton managers say they would shut down operations and terminate surplus staff. Rock Island and Lake Shore leaders call strikes unjustified and could halt all business. Separate items note Pittsburg painters' push for nine-hour days, Milwaukee shipcarpenters awaiting Buffalo and Cleveland actions, and Reading engineers arriving to reinforce Burlington crews.
Sioux Falls announces a city directory showing a population just over 11,000, about 1,000 more than prior papers claimed. Fargo trails with around 8,000, per the Argus.
The Minneapolis jury acquitted Mrs. Hegener of shooting John Murphy after he spread slanderous stories about her. Courtroom demonstrations reflected public sentiment as the verdict was read. Separate items note a boy suing for 20000 dollars over a foot loss, with a seven thousand dollar judgment.
West Superior now hosts two daily newspapers. The Superior Daily Tribune began it first issue on Saturday printed in Duluth as a Duluth Tribune branch. Three hours earlier the Superior Daily Inter Ocean appeared, making West Superior home to two daily papers.
Faribault officials state plans are underway for a custodial department building at the state school for the feeble minded. Projected cost upon completion is about 40000 dollars.
A severe Midwest snowstorm blankets northern Wisconsin and Michigan with heavy winds. Eighteen inches of new snow fall at Mandelona and Mackinaw City while railroads remain blockaded and trains delayed. Snowdrifts reach six to seven feet in places as the storm travels along Lake Superior.
R Dun & Co.'s weekly statement notes little change in the business climate but hints at a brisk spring ahead. Wheat receipts stay large, country elevator stocks drop, lumber trade remains active, and 26 failures are reported this week across Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Nebraska Montana Oregon and Washington Territory.
Valley City South Dakota March 6 Saloonists plan to dodge the option law by forming a private club with a constitution and by laws. Members pay admission and buy tickets good for drinks or cigars, allowing a man to drink his own liquor. The clubs aim to enlist most drinkers to evade the law.
The Northern Pacific filed papers of attachment against the Rocky Fork & Cook City railroad for 1400 dollars in freight and transportation charges. Also reports cover Iowa grain dealers organizing against Chicago discrimination, Manitoba legislature adjournment, Sioux City’s push for St Paul & Duluth extension, Michigan liquor law constitutional ruling, and Union Pacific manager T J Potter’s critical condition.
Local obituary notes the death Saturday morning of Thomas Carrell a longtime leader of Kings County Democracy. He shaped party organization and outreach in the borough through decades of activity and public service.
Fire engulfed the J. Fernecks & Bro. building at 352 East Water Street triggering a large stock of rockets and crackers to explode. Goldsmith & Co.'s carpet house and a mattress firm also burned as flames collapsed the Ferneck building. Total loss estimated at over $200,000.
Rumors say two trains collided on the Panhandle near Surgettstown due to a telegraph delay. Reports claim crews and many passengers were killed with totals ranging to twenty nine dead and seven injured. Officials deny the report.
San Remo dispatch says Crown Prince’s condition is critical with rumor traded for official fact. A confidential source backs the assessment that the prince’s chances of recovery are slim and fate can be decided day by day as Sir Morrell Mackenzie remains in residence awaiting news.
Brief items report Wallace Ross leaving for America over a family affliction and the pope’s coronation anniversary. US steel production tops Britain for first time. smallpox fades in Havana. California Supreme Court denies Sharon v Sharon appeal. Randall club secures hotel rooms for Democratic convention. Indian right of way through Sioux reserve favored. Tascott suspected in St Paul. Winnipeg pursuit. Greek minister Bennadius welcomed by the president. A large maple island barn burns, $3,000 loss. Langtry contract suit. Lind supports anti lottery mail bill. Manako weight fraud case. Omaha heiress to 75,000 from Sioux City mother. Hampton fire kills two children.
The Paul Grain and Produce market lists prices for Wheat, Corn, Oats, Barley, Rye, Ground Feed, Corn Meal, Bran, Baled Hay, Dressed Hogs, Seeds, Eggs, and Minneapolis and Chicago produce quotes. Prices are shown as bid, asked, or on track across No 1 and No 2 grades, with specific figures for each commodity and delivery month.
Hogs receipts 9,000 head. market moderately active and a shade lower than yesterday morning. Prices 4.90 to 5.25 for light and 4.00 to 4.25 for rough packing and heavy packing shipping. Cattle receipts 1,800 head. market firm with beeves 8.60 to 9.50, cows 2.00 to 2.30, stockers and feeders 2.60 to 3.00. Sheep receipts 4,000 head. market steady with westerns around 5.50, Texans 4.50, natives 4.00 to 5.50. St Paul report: hogs 6 cars sold. light 5.00, light mixed 5.15 to 5.20, packing 5.20 to 5.90. cattle not sold. sheep average 110 lb at 4.00 to 4.85.
An office over the Bank of Dakota in Mitchell offers general surgery as a specialty with night calls attended from the office by the physician and surgeon.
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