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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1888
Page
2
Report from the district describes a disastrous factory explosion and fire. Fire officials say damage occurred at a plant in Pennsylvania. two workers, John Gurley and Davitt Havion, were among those killed or injured.
One death and two probable fatal injuries from window incidents occur in the past hours. Alexander GC raw a lodger at Glenmcri Hotel was found dead at a fourth floor window. Daniel Corrigan aged 55 fell while drunk from a second story window and was impaled on a fence. Nicholas Lawless aged 20 fell from a fifth story while cleaning windows and suffered internal injuries.
Reports from Illinois May 23 describe casualties from floods in the Indian Grove levee district, with Samuel Moore drawn and two Jolson children missing in the Sny district. Families in Suy district unaccounted for, suggesting many fatalities once all losses are tallied.
May 24. A large iron and machine works known as Bel mont Tron was destroyed by fire. Workmen escaped with difficulty. Loss to the iron company about 60,000 on the building and 10,000 on adjoining property. Cause unknown.
The Lee family in New Haven plans a marriage between Wah Lee a mill proprietor and Miss Ida Spaulding a state normal school teacher. The couple meets through the Chinese mission with Lee seeking an American bride and the wedding noted as a notable cross cultural union in the city.
The Liberal public lands scheme in Ireland is commended. The Birnunziam Post highlights a fund recommended by Liberal advocates, proposing a broad land purchase based on Irish credit, with new executive administration and local government reforms and provincial councils.
The Vatican did not receive a new papal rescript from Irish bishops. A document from Ireland merely acknowledged receipt of the papal rescript, not an additional adhesion or change in position regarding the plan of campaign.
The Queen set off for Balmoral on May 4. The Prince of Wales departed for Gein to attend the marriage of Prince Henry of Prussia and Princess Irene of Hesse, taking several landsome presents from the royal family of Wauland.
Rome reports the Vatican exhibition will close almost immediately due to extensive damage from rats. The event, described as a financial minute, saw each cathedral in the Catholic world slated to receive a jubilee memento as an exhibit.
May 24 Paris reports minor elections favoring the Opportunists amid a Libby Ivison scheme. A Tastile show reproduction is planned to open in Paris.
May 1 Rome reports papal archbishop dispatch of jubilee gifts to the Brazil episcopacy. The note notes the surprise and pleasure at the news amid empire headlines. A separate item mentions a rejected marriage leading to a fatal shooting by Thomas Tien hardt on May 22.
New Jersey delegates to the national Democratic convention will travel by a special car leaving Jersey City on the evening of June and return the following day. The arrangement centers on Governor AlJett who is noted as the leader among the group.
TL.Osnos reports a catastrophic flood in Mesopotamia with about five hundred people drowned. The disaster wrecked hundreds of houses and caused widespread loss, as inland waters sent many to watery graves.
Fire at 102 South Jefferson Street in Chicago destroys the upper dwelling as hay feeds the blaze. Firemen rescue two children per fireman from the flames as three separate blazes raged through the building. Two children are reported fatally burned. thirty six horses evacuated.
Four Cincinnati boys found a curious package and tried to open it. The blast injured three of them and damaged several locks. Other reports note fires, accidental shootings, and a smothered death in Cleveland as well as fires and accidents across multiple towns.
In Charea, May 22, socialist leaders met to decide if a fascialistic presidential ticket should enter the race amid dissatisfaction with both the union and united labor tickets nominated at Cincinnati. Jehu Swinton of New York and Capt Black are named to head the ticket, with a July convention possible in Boston. John L Sullivan gains a one third interest in J Dore’s enterprises and will tour the United States with the show, starting June 1.
Four hundred Mouses Burned in Calbuwows Galicia as a major blaze razed 400 houses and town buildings. Separate item notes Col A Th Wilson Norvis, auditor general, died after weeks of illness, with no provision for a replacement by appointment and an election planned for November to fill the vacancy.
Catholics of the Nineteenth ward held a mass meeting on Sunday and adopted a resolution demanding the resignations of two Catholic aldermen Powers and Sheritun who voted against the ordinance precluding running saloons within certain distances of churches and schools.
Morenant Kentucky reports Angburn Bridgewater once a guerilla leader during the war has joined the Baptist church on Sunday. The transformation marks a turn from notoriety to ordinary civic life in the postwar era.
In Lesvos on May 22 government plans to table fishery papers before Whitehall recess but delays persist. Opposition will press for specific information and demand the papers be laid on the table.
Congressman Springer introduced a bill in the house to place on the free list certain articles whose manufacture is controlled by trusts. The measure was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means as the Senate prepares for the territorial admission bill and other business this week.
Washington May 2 The Renfite calendar shows hundreds of measures as the Senate plans to take up bills creating a labor department admitting North Dakota Montana and Washington as states and to weigh a fisheries treaty. Indian and tariff appropriations are scheduled with four on the calendar and potential caucus actions could alter the order.
Reports indicate generally favorable weather for crops in the South with rainfall needed and cotton in good condition. In the Northwest and Ohio Valley cold weather paused crop growth despite ample rain. Frosts occurred from Michigan to northern Alabama, while Minnesota noted overall favorable conditions but chill slowed growth. Kansas Nebraska and Missouri reported good small grain but poorer corn, vegetables and fruit prospects.
Three measures in the house committee propose statues in Washington to Civil War officers. Indiana's Matson seeks 50000 for Gen Shields, Illinois's Townshend 50000 for Gen Hancock, and Iowa's Henderson 10000 for a Gen Mae statue in Iowa circle, with bronze cans to the Army of the Tennessee and the Grand Army of the Republic.
Fred Marsden the well known playwright was found dead in his room on Saturday morning, death by own action by gas. In related dispatch from Benn dated May 22 the German emperor signed a decree ordering reprisals against the French, with publication expected in a few days.
New York May 22 Bishop Walden led the Methodist conference as it voted to print and refer the 1554 committee report on separating the conference into two houses lay and clerical. The judiciary report on W E Tompkinson was adopted and ballots circulated for bishop votes with Dr Vincent favored. Names Mior burn Nechy Kynett Spencer mentioned as possible candidates.
The column reports social and political items: the president and wife at Oak View for summer. immigrant ships docking at Castle Garden and Havre. the Central Labor Union opposing a boycott on pool beer. Mahoning Valley iron manufacturers forming an association to combat discrimination. Monroe County temperance honors for Mrs. Cleveland with a special microscope. Secretary Fairchild's Brooklyn banquet. lands near Duluth explored for ancient silver mines. Indian Commissioner Atkins resigning June 10. American Baptist Publication Society re-electing officers. bids for Indian supplies to New York next fiscal year. Democratic Ways and Means committee shelving the tort bill. judiciary bill extending circuit and district court powers for the Great Lakes. various foreign notes on tariffs, Irish politics, and European affairs. a recall of local incidents in Wisconsin including accidents, weddings, theft sentences, and a dead body found near Centerville.
Lord Stanley of Preston, the new governor general of Canada, is in London to get final instructions. He sails next week and will issue important directions to the commander of the imperial forces at Halifax as part of his pending duties.
Quincy May 22 The great flood abates slowly yet misery grows as hundreds of families are homeless and crops ruined. Damage to crops alone estimated at 83 million dollars with railways and homes near 1 million more. Illinois ground lies underwater from Adams to Piatt counties, turning leveed land into a 250000 acre lake. Refugees camp in tents and huts with widespread sickness and scarce aid.
The Central Labor Union of New York voted 40 to 24 on May 22 to oppose any dealings with the Knights of Labor District Assembly No. 49 including recognition of working cards. They fear losing control over various trades and union members who might continue the boycott, promising the fight to continue next week.
A Thrace Greeley post G A R committee and allied printing groups met Sunday to organize subscriptions for a Horace Greeley statue in City Hall park. They also planned a public appeal for funds.
The Libby Prison in Richmond sold for 24000 dollars to W. H. Gray of Chicago. Removal will start immediately with tracks laid beside the building. it will be dismantled piecemeal and numbered to reassemble exactly in Chicago as it stands.
Arthur J. Mc Quadee appeals from a supreme court affirmation of a conviction by the court of general sessions. Gettysburg marks Hancock wounded site with a granite monument eight feet six inches tall. The cornerstone of a new Dominican church in Minneapolis was laid despite rain, Bishop Grace and Bishop Ireland officiating. Nashville hosts a major interstate drill and encampment with fifty companies from fifteen states across the city adorned with flags.
Chris Ahrens, a well to do German farmer and long time county resident in Curston, Iowa, died recently and was buried Sunday. He stood very tall and broad with an estimated weight of 465 pounds. His coat measured seventy inches in chest and eighty inches in waist. He was about 60 years old.
In Washington D C on May 22 the Senate began a secret session at 1 40 PM to discuss the fisheries treaty A plan to open the session was set to be considered after a Republican caucus approved Riddleberger s open session resolution by a ... resolution defeated 28 to 24
In Washington on May 22, Mills proposition to vote on the tariff bill faces weak prospects. Opposition includes a GOP majority in the House and some democrats. Republicans held recent conferences and plan a caucus tonight, but outcomes appear foregone.
Fire swept the Congress hall in west Philadelphia destroying the building and its machinery with 150 workers employed by Beaumont. Several neighboring structures were damaged by flames and water as investigators sought the fire’s origin. Loss valued at 70 thousand dollars, insured.
Nocilester street car drivers walked out for a ten hour work day within a twelve hour shift, halting all routes as the company cannot replace the strikers. No violence occurred and arbitration official L. T. Donovan expects a long dispute ahead.
Washington May 21 The judiciary committee further considers Melville W Fuller nomination to be chief justice. A committee member says current status warrants belief Fuller will be confirmed at an early day.
President and Mrs. Cleveland will depart Washington on Wednesday to attend the Presbyterian anniversary in Philadelphia. The cruiser Baltimore is to be launched there on July 4 and Mrs. Cleveland is expected to christen the vessel.
In New York on May 22 ex-alderman Fulgraff was first witness in the boodle alderman case. He testified at 10 a.m. and largely echoed prior trial testimonies from earlier boodle alderman proceedings.
Advertisements tout Buckingham's dye for whiskers and Dr J I McLean remedies for coughs kidneys and liver. Offers include free book from Starkey and Palen and warnings about exposure and rheumatic pains. Pawed by S I Scallin and Dr Cady’s powders.
An old physician, retired, claims a vegetable remedy can cure consumption and many lung ailments. He offers to mail free a recipe in German, French, or English with directions. Send a self addressed stamped envelope to W. A. Noyes, 149 Power's Block, Rochester, N. Y.
The Minneapolis and St. Louis railway offers one fare round trips to St Louis Chicago and Minneapolis routes for convention dates from June 6 to 11 and June 16 to 19 and June 20 to 25. For full details contact any agent Bh. A. WiiAkER Minneapolis Minn GD Bae AG.
Notice to contractors for four bridge constructions in Davison County Oak Framed diagrams and specifications filed with the auditor Bid opening is Monday May 3 1588 at 12 o'clock noon The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids Per order of the board tT Robinson Auditor
The regular examination for teachers certificates will be held at Mitchell courthouse on June 5 starting at 9 a.m. Second and third grade applicants must finish the first day, first grade may require an extra day. A $1 fee applies to all examined. applicants must be 18 or older per law. County Supt. of Schools I. L. Bras urges compliance.
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