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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1891
Page
3
Mitchell printing company listed as Cheekly Capital in Mitchell South Dakota with an item noted as 38. Read as a business notice or advertisement featuring local firm and location.
Michael McFadden of Woodstock sues Rush township resident David Henley to recover 1840 dollars claiming a 1890s penitentiary sentence was bought by a plea of guilty in exchange for payment. He contends Henley kept his promise after McFadden’s release while Henley’s son avoided penitentiary time.
Reports from Washington on line dispatches indicate dramatic progress in smokeless powders. German Nobel powder and French formulations show high velocity, low pressure results in 8 and 10 inch guns and 4 inch calibers. Officials expect cross test samples for U S trials, noting water resistance and minimal smoke.
Berlin reports say Bismarck may join the reichstag to speak plainly on state affairs. The London Times urges his entry for clear expression rather than relying on newspapers. He reportedly weighs accepting Gestemunde in Hanover offer, which would restore Bismarckian policy strength at a favorable moment.
London reports the ex Empress is in very bad condition physically and nearly ruined mentally after a hostile Paris reception. She is not accused of insanity but has suffered a severe shock. Her former beauty fades and cosmetics no longer disguise time. The better class pity her while the mob shows lasting hatred.
In London a memorial to the czar followed by a meeting denounced Russian anti Jewish laws. About 100000 of the poorest Jews have embraced Orthodoxy. In Chicago a Swedish nobleman’s son, Avid Erickson, 21, shot himself in his room at 923 Commercial Avenue after a troubled romance involving a woman he loved. He had been foreman at Charles Williams’s Kensington jewelry shop since arriving August 2.
The Potter family of Geo. Potter, wife and five children, were overcome by coal gas last night. One son, aged 20, died. the others, including the parents, were rescued and expected to recover. The incident occurred on March 10.
Mrs Tillie Mowry, 18, was kidnapped in broad daylight near Croth Thoroughfares by two unknown men. She was forced into a carriage and taken toward the Wisconsin Central depot, then boarded a train toward northern Wisconsin. The crime occurred publicly. many passersby saw nothing, and police were not alerted until later. The case ties to her former husband, Robert Secord, rumored to be in Wisconsin, while her first marriage to Seward is suspected but unconfirmed. Authorities wired the Portage sheriff and will act if she is found in his jurisdiction.
The Irish government board reports potato crop failure across about half of Ireland due to old seed despite generally good corn and farm resources. Small farmers are in decent circumstances but face unprecedented potato scarcity causing deep distress in congested districts. A draft Anti-Parnell Constitution was submitted, outlining goals for home rule, land reform, labor rights, education, electoral reform, and repeal of coercion acts.
The first World's Columbian Exposition building began at Jackson Park on Saturday. Located at Sixty second Street and Stony Island Avenue, the brick two story hall measures 43 by 93 feet with two 22 by 22 foot wings. It will house two fire proof vaults to safeguard exposition plans valued at 500000 dollars. Builder G Burnham and staff will operate there with W L Beach supervising. Completion is expected in six days with eight hour shifts. At 6 pm last night most flooring was in place and a large crew is to continue work. In Glasgow Scotland, March 10, a refinery explosion at Dixon's iron works killed three and left four missing including the works manager.
Sioux City markets report varied hog and cattle prices with strong bids from buyers. South Omaha receipts about 6000, with cattle at higher prices. Chicago and New York grain and livestock quotations show steady trends and improved demand.
March 10. Official reports demanded by Dr von Gasstar on Dr Noch s tutor and Koch pathology are published. They cover 1500 two months eight weeks and detail 17400 injections on 2172 patients with varied outcomes for internal and external tuberculosis cases.
New York society ladies funded and attended a late night studio exhibition by Cavinencita at William Chase’s West Tenth Street studio. About 100 guests, all in evening dress, watched her gyrations to five guitars after midnight. Mme. Bernhardt was expected but did not arrive.
Leavenworth March 10. A Farmers' alliance aid committee met and heard John L. Hatch of Graham county describe extreme destitution in his area. He said grain for seeding was unavailable and provisions sent to the region were withheld from alliance members. The relief group pledged two carloads of grain and provisions to Hatch county and will distribute them to all needy without political regard.
Washington March 10 Jerry Simpson alliance member elect from Seventh Kansas district voices reforms for the Fifty second congress saying congressmen face heavy duties and should not be mere claim agents. He urges priority for public business over private bills and vows alliance lawmakers will abandon swallow-tail coats.
Washington March 10 Maj Burke of the wild west show left for Pine Ridge to arrange bringing some hostiles to Europe with Col Cody Friendly allies will not be forgotten for their loyalty during the outbreak He fears possible hostilities in the spring and his views align with war department officials who are quietly making preparations for a large scale crisis
In a joint session of the Texas senate and house in Austin last night a portrait of Jeff Davis was presented to the state. The painting by Prof. H. A. McArdle of Washington County was gifted by Washington County citizens. Frank Lubbock delivered the presentation speech, with Lieut. Gov. Pendleton replying for the state.
Chicago reports a large downtown property sale at 100 and 102 Washington Street to David Lwan for Cook County Title Guaranty and Trust. The purchase price equals over $18 per square foot for a 60 by 182 foot lot, with plans to demolish and build a 14 to 16 story office tower. Nearby, Dearborn Street also gears up for a 16 story office building costing $750,000 on the Cobb Joven lot, under a long lease with staged rents beginning free for the first year and rising to 32,000 then 24,000 and 28,000 in successive years.
Toronto reports a strong Liberal showing in country constituencies while Sir John Macdonald is elected for Kingston by about 250 ahead. London elects Liberal Wyman over Darling. Hamilton returns Conservatives. Minister Jannett? is elected for Richelieu. Early tallies show Conservatives holding a working majority despite regional gains.
Edward M Goujon master of horse to the Czar of Russia travels from Chicago to St Petersburg after buying a Shreveport plantation to study cotton raising. He and Prince Dolgorouky plan large Asian plantations with overseers and laborers to beat American cotton in European markets, backed by prohibitive tariffs and extended transport links.
London March 6 The royal drawing room at Buckingham Palace drew a brilliant crowd led by Queen Victoria and the Prince and Princess of Wales. Debutantes outnumbered those at recent gatherings and many older ladies wore high bodices contrasting with the numerous low necklines of younger attendants.
A Jacksonville and Southeast passenger train struck a curve near Havana on March 9, derailed after a switch, and caught fire. One fireman died. several others injured, including Peoria and St. Louis residents. Loss to the company is estimated near $100,000. Passengers escaped through icy sleet.
Rome reports detail an American resident of Cuneo, Henry Sedgwick Watts, being forcibly escorted to a customs bureau, berated, shaken, and threatened with imprisonment during a search. No contraband was found. Watts, calm, appealed for explanation. he remains under protection of the American consulate in Rome.
The Orange, a 115 carat yellow diamond, arrived in New York from Montreal. Owned by Mr. J. W. Carroll, it ranks just below the Tiffany yellow diamond in size and value, estimated around 70 thousand dollars. Its history traces to South African mines in 1844, with transfers through Amsterdam, London, and notable owners including R. S. Lawrence and Edward Bruce before Carroll acquired it in Montreal.
The Dominion Round-Up reports revised election results by province with conservatives leading in Ontario Quebec Nova Scotia New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Manitoba and British Columbia. Total Conservatives 120 liberals 92 with a government majority of 28. In California the governor signed the world’s fair bill approving 300000 for the state exhibit.
The Senate met in executive session at 0 45 and resumed at 10 16 to pass the general deficiency appropriation bill with amendments. Conference reports on multiple appropriation and pension bills were agreed to, with attention to the naval establishment, diplomacy, and copyright. The House conferred on treaties and orders, and adjourned after passing several bills and a courtesy resolution honoring the vice president.
New York March 7 The tea crop short by 27 million pounds will push prices up by 10 cents a pound. Tea grower Harold Weddle cites blight affecting the crop in China India and Ceylon. Harvest reports show 24 million pounds less than estimates. India and Ceylon are down 3 million pounds.
Gov Fremine of Florida will leave the selection of Senator Call's successor to the state legislature. A rat-sized snowstorm covers New England in the heaviest of the season. Helena Manxkovic and Helena Kaia nine, involved in a 1882 attempt on King Milan, have been strangled in prison.
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