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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1889
Page
2
The Washington diplomatic corps refused to attend a New York centennial banquet after misdirected invitations. Interior Department plans an inquiry into charges against Oklahoma deputies. Col Dudley presents his account of the Van Pelt letter amid the diplomatic row.
Col W W Dudley cables a denial after exposing a forged Van Pelt letter that criticizes President Harrison. Dudley shows a real 1845 missive from W W Dupney to Van Pelt, noting attempts to publish private correspondence. Dudley says he aims to reveal truth to Van Volti amid political pressure.
The Interior Department orders an immediate and thorough investigation into alleged misconduct by Oklahoma officials and temporary government workers. Secretary Noble vows prompt action if wrongdoing is confirmed, and reports are expected within the week. James Noble emphasizes no injustice to settlers will be tolerated.
A San Francisco dispatch reports mystery over the Charleston trial trip postponed to April due to possible serious machinery defects. Also notes Bill Griggs, famed coast gambler, died after a long illness. President appoints Benjamin P. Schuler Indian agent at White Earth. Indian Commissioners named and listed.
A series of commissioners including A. D. Walker of Holton Kansas John W H Baker of Goshen Indiana Dr Daniel Dorchester of Boston Mass and others are named to negotiate with various tribes for cession of lands under the act of March 2 1851 and related appointments for land offices and receivers at Lake View Oregon Isom North Star and Oberlin Kansas. these assignments cover cession negotiations and administration of public monies and Indian schools roles.
In New York on April 27 ex president Cleveland rejects reports of renting a cottage in Marion Mass and owning Oakview as a country seat. He says he has no country place and is not seeking one, despite persistent questions from reporters about potential summer residences. He writes a firm denial in black ink after a clipping about Key Browns cottage and a Marion rental circulates.
Guthrie reports rapid improvement with fair water, resumed railroad traffic, and supplies arriving. Chicago built houses in sections, a thousand tents stand, and Samaritan aid covers all for those in need. The Daily News notes ongoing land claim chicanery and questions about marshal authority and deputy sworn status.
Thousands of lameseekers returning from Oklahoma seek land from Chickasaw Choctaw and Creek nations. Indians may allot reservations in severalty. Also reports Cleveland's $50 gift to Confederate Home and recall of Minister Pendleton. Vice President Morton in B&O wreck. Confederate Memorial Day observed with postmaster closures. Blaine improves. Samoan conference delegates named.
Vinnia April 27 tramway companies concede twelve hours as a day’s work and promise wage scale regulation promptly. New York April 27 Denver dispatch cites F A Van Tusen tobacco dealer robbed of 15000? by footpads. police skepticism noted. Fire at Hight Volos Opera House damages roof and interiors. stock rooms flooded but insurance coverage hinted.
In New York a Northern Pacific directors meeting reports unanimous Wisconsin Central agreement terms. The contract, ratified next Thursday, assigns NP to operate Wisconsin Central lines while paying a percentage of gross earnings pro rata to mileage. Wisconsin Central keeps its own traffic routing decisions via Ashland or St. Paul.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line plans through traffic between Chicago and the Atlantic seaboard. It proposes a route with the Milwaukee and Northern and the Canadian Pacific and the Soo. A spat between Traffic Manager Bird and Chairman Blanchard signals tense negotiations as routes east of Chicago may shift.
In New York on April 27 Manitoba directors elected Sir George Stephen and Sir Donald Smith. Secrecy hid retiring directors as Manitoba stock once bought by Chicago Burlington and Quincy interests was re sold to original holders. The changes appear tied to a plan to exclude extensions and form a north west pooling association.
The Minnesota University board of regents held a meeting in Minneapolis on April 27. They ordered a $100,000 sketch for a proposed physical and chemical laboratory and discussed funding a law school building with about $25,000. A law library may receive $3,000 to $4,000.
News from Abilene Kansas reports 26 steers killed after hydrophobia outbreaks in a fattening herd of 200, with the disease spreading to others and requiring slaughter of maddened animals. Additional items include Fort Sisseton orders to abandon the post by June 1 and land open to settlement, and various regional notices from Spokane, Trenton, and Dakota Territory remarks on local developments.
San Francisco dispatch April 27 notes famine worsening in China with rising death toll. Relief from foreign missionaries continues as appeals go to Shanghai for funds. Rumors swirl that Vice royalty Li Wune Chang is gravely ill amid the crisis.
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