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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1891
Page
7
The passage sketches waves of settlers bound for the West to start new farms, while political clashes reveal factionalism, party lines, and concerns over leadership. It notes cautious inspection of immigrants at the barge office and hints at broader national disputes shaping policy.
Fragmentary OCR text shows references to President Barris seeking governance and ongoing national political struggle. Mentions to figures like Ingalls and Foley hint at turmoil, legislative clashes, and public crowding around political events. Overall context points to a heated struggle over leadership and policy.
The readable lines show garbled OCR with references to Blair Harrison and a claimed breach between items. The fragmentary passage mentions The Bee and Minneapolis Journal in a contested matter with political framing and disputed conduct. No coherent event or outcome is evident.
The miners bulletin lists counties with all-out status and mine stoppages. Appanoose, Van Buren, Mahaska, Jasper, Marion, Guthrie, Polk, Webster and other counties show varying numbers of stranded workers as strikes extend.
An old analysis outlines a monetary debate where gold and paper currency compete as legal tender. It notes skyrocketing gold premia and the pressure on cedulas as a substitute, with high banking and export influences shaping the balance of payments.
The report outlines alleged plots involving Gould, Campell, and Thomas and references Richmond Terminal and Brice payments. It notes a murder indictment for Carlyle Harris in the Potts case, with details on the controversial death of his wife and grand jury proceedings.
Desperate finances in Portugal trigger reaction from Miguel bondholders who see their influence waning as Portugal is virtually sidelined from European markets. King Charles reportedly offers to surrender income for a period to ease the national strain while Portugal seeks a path to recovery.
Centreville Maryland residents face threats after a lynching. White patrols guard streets as tensions rise. In Missouri, John Teemer challenges Gaudaur to three rowing races for $2 a side or one race for $1,000 if refused. Newark Elks back John L Sullivan amid investigations into Haddon's charges.
May 14 dispatches describe the Charleston's pursuit and possible capture by insurgent forces, with U S naval officials noting slow progress and expected arrival near Acapulco. Other items include financial and political notes, Italian policy on powers, and labor actions in France and Britain.
Mexican consul says If the Itata enters Acapulco neutral port the United States could seize it. otherwise Mexican forts would fire to seize contraband. In Los Angeles the Robert and Minnie case hearings set for next Tuesday as bail remains unsettled and San Francisco parties expected to post bonds.
Perusan Minn May 14 John Rea gan was accidentally shot by his son. While passing in a door behind the son the hammer of the gun struck the door jam sending the full charge of shot into the father's breast. He died instantly.
The cattle boom drives hundreds to market in two weeks with many moving to Nebraska ranges. Belgian war minister orders more troops to Liefie and Charleroi amid fears of new disorders. Miners plan revenge against military and police for earlier injuries to strikers. In Anoka Minnesota Weston Hammons residence burns with only fragments saved. Loss about $9,000 with $5,000 insured.
Mrs Barrett of Winfield Michigan describes her infant's illness starting at three months, failed treatments from home doctors and specialists in Eaton Rapids and Jackson, leading to total hair loss and extreme weakness. She narrates the child’s worsening condition despite care from multiple doctors, attributing it to a raw beef-steak remedy.
An 18th or 19th century advertisement touts Cuticura Resolvent and Cuticura Soap as cures for blood and skin diseases. It claims cleansing of blood impurities and scalp, hair restoration, and relief from pimples, scrofula, and itching. Prices listed as 3c for Cuticura, 1c for Reservent, prepared by the Potter 44 Chemical Corporation of Boston.
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