Bravery Noted in Calamity Fire Rescue Delta
A disastrous blaze on the campus injured several and claimed Parkin as a victim. McMaster, Dave Smith, and Stillwell led rescue efforts by breaking doors, guiding inmates to safety, and arranging fall protections as Miss Edging and Miss Shang escaped via rope and water pipe.
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McMaster
Dave Smith
Stillwell
Edginge
McMasto
Prof
Duncan
Nam
Janes
Hich
Bob- Stanton
Shang
O. H. Taylor
New York
Reno
T. A. Duncan
Will Smith
Bridgewater
Arza Janes
Parkston
Bell and Stillwell
Miss Edgington
Miss Hatton Taylor
Canton
Anna Stanton
Salem
Emma Babcock
Mr. Vernon
Ida Shang
Mitchell
Burial Arrangements for Unfortunate Young Man
Providence police traced relatives and notified them of the sad news. They directed burial here. Randall and Logan prepared the remains for burial and the funeral is to be held later. The deceased had funds on deposit at Mitchell National Bank to be held for his parents.
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Providence
Randall & Logan
Mitchell National Bank
Revised list of victims at Dakota University fire
The document lists victims and injuries from a dormitory fire including Horton Pitcher of Northville and Giles Parkin of England. It notes multiple students and instructors hurt or killed, with details on injuries and recovery, and describes the rapid flames and rescue efforts. The piece mentions parents arriving from the north and shipments of remains to Iowa, as well as a forthcoming directors meeting at the Methodist church in Mitchell to address the crisis.
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Horton L. Pitcher
Northville
Spink County
Giles Parkin
England
Dakota University
Methodist Church
Mitchell, Dak
Mitchell
C. B. Clark
Sec’y
Citizens Take Action Toward University Support in Mitchell
A citizens meeting at First National Bank on March 9 1888 organized funds and committee setup to aid the Dakota University. Resolutions pledged to cover maintenance expenses and back the university through its temporary embarrassment. A committee of three names five to confer with the university directors and request public funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Mentzer
L. N. Seaman
James Foster
Orswell
Messrs
Foster
Bowdle
Weller
Wheelock
Seaman
T. EF
Tzeir
Davison County
Second Judicial District
Dakota Territory
Orlando R. Betts
George E. Letcher
Matilda x. Leteher
Mitchell
Davison
Territory
Dakota
Towit
O. O. Stanchfield
Davison Co. L
Swezey, Esq
Sioux Falls
Dak
United States Land Office
Mitchell, Oak
Milton M. Price
Sanborn County
Henry J. Nichols
T. F. Singiser
Mitchell, Dak
Mitchell, Bak
Thomas W. Weis
Hanson County
Lind
A . Joseph Swift
William Kampkoff
Charles McVee
Charley A. Swift
D.T
Mitchel
Dal
Beates H
Robert Livingston
Daniel Thomas
Jamey Ewart
Charles N. Butterfield
M. i. Nowey
Revister
Resolutions by Dakota University Students Adopted
At a Methodist church meeting the Dakota University students approved resolutions thanking the Board and Faculty, praising Mitchell citizens for fire casualties, and offering sympathy to injured students and families of Horton L. Pitcher and Giles Parkin. They pledged to remain faithful students. Lizzie Groves, C. O. Hutrouins, Galevy Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota University
Methodist Church
Mitchell Daily Republican
Bae Bee
Citzens of
Mitchell
Horton L. Pitcher
Giles Parkin
Lizzie Groves
C. O. Hutrouins
Com
Galevy. Smith
Spring vacation moved up by college board action
Executive committee decides to hold the spring vacation at once due to unfortunate circumstances. Spring term starts Tuesday March 20 and the normal department, college and all departments will operate through the end of the collegiate year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Board
District Attorney Enjoins Seven Liquor Dealers
The district attorney obtained temporary injunctions against seven liquor dealers for alleged violations of liquor laws. The hearing is set for the 14th to determine if the injunctions will become permanent. Some dealers indicate they may quit the business if ordered. Plus a health ad promoting Boschee's German Syrup for throat and lung ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannet
Hannett
Tripp
Fred Widmann
Harry Leonard
Jacob Koch
Ed. Totten
J.G. Martin
Gus Linser
James Gormely
Don't Give Up the Ship: Golden Medical Discovery for Consumption
A caller urges not to abandon hope against consumption and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as capable of curing thousands of cases in early stages when other remedies fail. The ad contrasts Pond's Extract with a cheaper imitation, claiming real product delivers true relief and results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Pond
Transfer of Chandler stock to Booth Bros firm completed
The Chandler hardware stock moved to Booth Bros on Saturday with C T Chandler assisting the invoicing. Will Snow Jr remains with the successors and Miss Chandler may take a position in Sioux Falls. C T Chandler will travel for his Chicago house as H G contemplates future plans. P dismisses with a Tartist ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler Hardware
Booth Bros
C.T. Chandler
Will Snow, Jr
Miss Chandler
Sioux Falls
C. T. Chandler
Chicago
11. G
Mitchell
Milwaukee damages case ends in $3000 verdict for plaintiff
In the second trial of the damage case brought by the widow of D. McClatchie against the Milwaukee company a judgment of $3000 was awarded to the plaintiff. The first trial ended in a disagreement and the company plans to carry the case to appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
D. McClatchie
California Fig Syrup Company laxative praise
Old folks laugh at Syrup of Figs praised as a pleasant laxative easier to take than bitter medicines. Advertised as a vital family remedy to cleanse the bowels, dispel fevers, headaches, colds, and indigestion. Manufactured in San Francisco and sold by local merchants. Mt Vernon plans for Omaha road expansion discussed with hopes for a fair hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Tig Syrup Co
San Francisco
Cal
8. H. Scallio
Mt. Vernon
Omaha
Mitchell
California Fig Syrup Company
S. H.seallin
Eternal silences frame a railroading muse and friendship lore
Excerpts discuss silent journeys beyond dawn and a railcar myth of an automatic locomotive engineer. Quotations reference car couplers and the Century magazine satire, then ponder friendship laws from Goethe to Walter Scott and George Eliot with light, reflective observations on temperament and affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Sterne
Railroad Gazette
Scientific American
Goethe
Walter Scott
George Eliot
Globe-Democrat
The Russian Tax Collector
William Eleroy Curtis notes a peasant always pays taxes promptly, the collector takes the money without counting, and places the bag under a Saviour icon before feasting in the finest house, secure by czarist reverence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kazal
Moujik
William Eleroy Curtis
Chicago News
Swiss Women Compete With Men In Trades And Farming
A Boston Transcript clipping notes Swiss women contest lucrative trades and farm work, arguing there is no gallantry at home. It claims Swiss men maintain honesty abroad while dismissing sentiment toward women, relying on a long tradition of rugged honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
How to Reduce Flesh in Simple Daily Practice
A short instruction from Woman's Work advises that a cup of hot boiling water after each meal helps reduce flesh and that drinking hot water before meals can increase weight. It suggests eating freely but drinking only with meals and notes a light, relieved feeling after consumption.
Specimens of African Sheep in Berlin Zoological Gardens
African sheep show great size and form variation from large to small with slender limbs and black and white coloring. They lack wool and rely on stiff hair. bucks have longer neck hair. Valued as food by local populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin Zoological Gardens
Arkansaw
Noted quotes and parrots in local humor items
A collage of comic snippets includes a New York Tribune jab about Russia’s government, a Boston spinster and a talking parrot gag from The Epoch, and a Chicago Herald note on intoxicated mocking birds feeding on Chinese umbrella tree berries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
Cal
Chicago Herald
Sioux baby Frances Victoria Alexandra makes waves in England
A Sioux baby born in England draws press attention with efforts to say "Ah Sioux" as described by the New York World. In Washington society the punch bowl wanes while tea and coffee rise in favor. Sun Dance, Wyoming, grows as a bustling town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Victoria Alexandra
England
New York World
Washington
Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup and Other Quack Remedies
An advertisement row touts Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup as a direct lung action cure with instant relief and permanent cure claims. It promotes Beggs' Blood Purifier, Blood Waker, and Compound Oxygen from S. Starkey & Palen in Philadelphia, urging readers to request free health books and try home treatment with a money back guarantee.
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Socalumn
S. Starkey & Palen
Philadelpha
Penn
Drs. Starkkey & Paren
Arch St
Philadelphia
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Parkin
Luwu
Attic Taylor
Pitcher
Will Rawiby
Lea Tosi
Siulir
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Ict Courte
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Norti
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Gileskin
Reyes
Rhode Island
Ping
Horton Pitcher
Iowa
Applegate
University Matters
Mittee
the University
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Pierce
McClatchie
Switzerland
Stepinak
Russia
New York Tribune
Boston
Polly
Gallagher
Sun Dance
Wyoming
American Publishing Company
Fairmount Avenue
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Caves of
Kor
Hi. R. Haggard
H.scattin
H. Scaarun
Duggist
Toop
GEO. A. Macbeth & CO
Pittsburgh, Pa
Pensions
Taying
Capt. Kober
Lam
Ain
Congress
J.M. Adams
Harris L. Bowen
Samuel B. Gourley
T. F. Singiset
Mitenell
Andrew Carlson
Swi
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Gustaf Swenson
Alfred I?. Litz
William J. Grady
Charles Johnston
Dak. Gro. B. Everit
Register
RN. Krate
Address
Thee & Co
Augusta
Maine
Iness
John D. Lawler
J. E. Gilbert
A.M. Bowdle
Vice Press
N. Grant
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Pacific
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