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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1891
Page
3
The Heckly Capital relates to Mitchell South Dakota and mentions Itchell Peliting Co as a local entity. The fragmented text points to a regional economic or business notice involving a local firm and its capital or financing context.
Washington March 24. Reported resignation of Secretary Noble believed unlikely. Senator Hansoncrowd remarks that Noble will remain for now, with Gov. Mellette’s cabinet fate uncertain. Governor not in town yesterday but expected soon, though no firm offer disclosed.
Col Robert G Ingersoll lectured for the Press club building fund at the Broadway theater drawing an overflow crowd. He defended Shakespeare against plagiarism claims and paid tribute to the recently dead actor Lawrence Varrett. The rapid paged address, over an hour and a half, was to be reused in another form and was read from manuscript.
Washington March 24. Funeral services for Gen Joseph H Johnston were simple and unostentatious per his wish. Remains were taken to St Johns Church with family. pallbearers included Senators Morgan and Daniel and Rear Admirals Rogers and Templeden White. Church was crowded. burial at Green Mount Cemetery in Baltimore to follow.
Timothy Healy M P was mobbed leaving the York court room after a trial. A man named O'Brien Dalton rushed the dressing room at the Victoria hotel, struck Healy, shattered his eyeglass, and inflicted wounds near his left eye. Inflammation is feared.
London reports the decree nisi against Captain O Sh ean will become an absolute divorce in six weeks. Discussion grows on whether Mr Parnell will marry the lady. Objections arise from Mrs O Sheen, said to be disgusted by Parnell and alleging motives of gain.
In March Cricacs, Charles Button an employee of the graph service allegedly acted in a joking manner aboard a transport and sparked a fight. A man named avenger was fatally struck in New Orleans. Three harbor figures Alexander Mecozse Michz Revelo and Jacob Sears were arrested and charged with assault. Button reportedly was not in New Orleans and was only attempting humor.
Zoe Gayton, a female pedestrian, travels from San Francisco to New York by April under a $2000 wager. She covers over 2300 miles via a rail route across the Central Pacific, Union Pacific, Rock Island, Michigan Central, and Central Hudson lines. She endures sleet and snow, sleeps in improvised huts, and manages a budget around $2100 with Richard K. Fox named as referee at the finish.
In St Parr March 24 Australian Smith defeated Denny Kelliher in an eight round heavyweight bout. The match was one sided from the start with Kelliher overmatched and attempting a ten round finish for half the gate. Smith knocked Kelliher down six times in the eighth before a foul claim sparked a free fight. police cleared the hall and referee Jimmy Manning ruled Smith the winner.
William Dougherty, brother of Daniel Dougherty, was found dead last evening at Rev Dana G Boardman's residence in Philadelphia. He had asked for food, went to the cellar to fix the furnace, then did not return. A search found him dead in front of the furnace and his body was taken to the police station.
Intelligence from Lonxon reports Portugal has declared a state of siege in Manicaland in South Africa. The action targets English settlers in the region, amid ongoing hostility between Portuguese authorities and the British South Africa Company over operations in the area.
The brig Joseph Damian from Jamaica bound for Havre France with logwood went ashore this morning off Sanpy Hoon New Jersey. Ten crew were aboard and nine were rescued while one man drowned.
Union Stock Yard Sioux City March 24 reports 2200 hogs sold with prices up 10.75 to 15 cents. heavy hogs $4.50 to $4.55, mixed $4.40 to $4.50, light $4.10. Cattle receipts about 700 with strong demand and higher prices, stock cattle strong. Chicago and Omaha markets show higher hogs and firm cattle. grain and provisions mostly steady to higher.
Milwaukee March 22 The Milwaukee Bridge and Iron Works led by Keepers and Hindel faced collapse described as a failure due to slow collections. Directors faced substantial losses as funds for the bank and related liabilities were unsettled. Affected parties included Gen Johnston and ex Governor Robinson among the dead, with other names appearing in reports from across the nation. The company lists liabilities around 200 dollars with assets undisclosed, and uncertainty surrounds total damages.
Washington reports the death of Confederate General Joseph E Johnston, born 1807 in Virginia, West Point graduate, Mexican War veteran, and Civil War commander who fought at Bull Run and Seven Pines. He later led opposing Sherman’s march, surrendered April 26 at Durham Station, and died after 11 p.m. Saturday night while serving as a federal railroad commissioner.
National Choctaw council prepares for April 1 session to decide how to disburse the $2,500,000 from leased district sales. Gov. Jones and ex-Gov. Smallwood press per capita payments to the people, while freedmen rights under treaty provisions are debated amid other tribal issues.
Secretary Blaine received a March 21 letter from Rev. Nichols of Louisiana about the killing of eleven Italians in a New Orleans jail. The governor sees U.S. citizen status for the dead, with possible Italian subjects among them. a copy was sent to Italian minister Daron Fava.
Ex-Governor Lucius Robinson dies this afternoon after a lingering illness in Ermma New York. The prominent Democratic figure had long served in public life and left a lasting imprint on state politics.
Brief look at the Southern situation as Ames crevasse widens and river water threatens levees. Repairs continue on telegraph lines half a mile back from the river. A Concord plantation crevasse in East Carroll Parish shows a 75 foot breach, a ten foot levee at risk if inflows persist. The Mississippi River Commission has allocated funds for levee protection and plans to arrive soon.
At a Springfield religious meeting a heat fainting and a false fire alarm caused a stampede. The choir sang Nearer My God to Thee to restore order as many were injured. A separate Utah incident saw a church floor collapse but no injuries, aided by the choir’s singing.
R G Dun & Co reports widespread confidence in the economy with hopeful outlook for next season. Wool sales rise about 20 percent versus last year in Boston, New York and Philadelphia while dress goods and knit goods show varied strength. Iron and glass trades hold, leather quiet, and copper weaker. Trade across cities shows mixed results with overall price gains, tighter margins in shoes, and cautious but ample orders.
Lawrence Barrett, noted tragedian, died at the Windsor hotel New York from heart failure. His wife and Dr Chambers were present. Barrett's career spanned Detroit Pittsburg St Louis Chicago New Orleans and New York with notable turns in Othello Hamlet and Shylock. He served as a captain in the Civil War and later formed theatre ventures with Booth. The obituary also notes a separate report from Chicago about G G Coleman claiming a cheap white lead manufacturing method upsetting the trust status quo.
Capt Anse Hatfield writes a Wayne News letter claiming amnesty and peace in the Hatfield McCoy feud. He says the war spirit abates and celebrations follow the marriage between a Hatfield and a McCoy, after peace talks. The feud long ongoing since 1878 has cost many deaths.
The bureau of statistics reports February 1891 exports of merchandise at 74,592,800 and imports at 65,326,778, yielding an excess of exports over imports of 8,666,093, up from 7,218,345 in February 1890. Gold exports totaled 4,010,146 and silver 1,623,036, with imports of gold 565,304 and silver 976,966.
The Northwestern University at Evanston announces fifty-one new full scholarships aligned with Illinois senatorial districts. Each district’s state senator will nominate a recipient, linking representation to tax exemptions. The move follows President Henry Wade Rogers’s administration of popular reforms.
The Washington National Bank, failed announced earlier, remained open in name as of March 24 while Comptroller of the Currency official A. Hepburn took possession in the bank's name. Clerks were in their places but no money moved. In Chicago, a deadly week saw 404 deaths, mostly from lung diseases, with pneumonia and grippe leading to a high mortality rate.
A fast express train on the Louisville and Nashville line derailed near Anchorage last night. The sleeper coach was demolished. Mrs. Belle Ellson of Kokomo Indiana died of her injuries and several other passengers suffered serious harm.
Iris reports Mr Parnell will resign his parliamentary seat after challenging Mr Healy. Baltimore groups refuse to invite Parnell envoys or fund them until leadership is settled. Rumor says Parnell may wed Mrs O'Shea in June and establish a Brighton home. Wisconsin Senate approves license fee on telephone firms at 217 percent of gross earnings.
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