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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1893
Page
11
Chicago reels at the murder of Carter Harrison. A city-wide funeral is being organized with arrangements underway though incomplete. The popular leader is hailed as embodying the Chicago spirit, while civic mourning and shock grip residents across ranks.
City officials in Chicago attend a memorial council meeting with black crepe decor. Alderman Ryan's resolutions invite civic and military groups to the funeral and close city offices until burial. Alderman George B. Swift presided as the body adjourned after urging citizen participation in the obsequies. Harrison’s murderer Pendergast spends a quiet night in jail cell.
CuicaGo reports that funeral plans will be decided after a city council meeting. Obsequies are slated for Wednesday with the body placed in a Grace Land Cemetery vault for a private interment later. Mayor Harrison will lie in state at City Hall for at least a day. In CuicaGo, Oct 31, Prendergast was formally indicted by the grand jury. Police Inspector Shea testified as the sole witness. The prisoner, smoking, heard the indictment and uttered “Well.”
Letters sent to U S senator and President amid Chicago mayor Harrison murder drive by Prendergast focus on the silver question. Messages directed to Senator Dubois of Idaho precede the fatal blow, with further threats reported in New York incidents involving a postal building shooting and a demanding crank. London commentary links the event to American municipal governance.
In Philadelphia at the Dauphin street crossing, Mrs. Paul Spearing and her two children were restrained from leaping before a southbound Reading express by the gatesman and a spectator. The frenzied woman had tried to end all their lives and herself but rescuers acted swiftly.
The Mitchell wheelmen completed the first century run and the day’s longest mileage in the state, starting at Security bank corner and finishing back near Mitchell. Purdy Healey Champeny and Long rode remarkable 100 miles within sixteen hours despite east wind. others completed 114 to 130 miles with varying stops and returns.
An old and trusted remedy promoted for teething children. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claims to soothe gum pain, relieve wind colic, and treat diarrhea. Marketed worldwide by druggists at twenty five cents a bottle with a note to insist on this product.
A nervy man nicknamed Harry stalks ducks at the lake and fires his gun. The shot misfires or causes injury, leaving his chin, lips, and fingertips numb and wet with tears. Ducks mock him as he vows to quit shooting.
Sunday evening sermon at the church by Rev. Lewis Bradford drew a magnificent audience. His text Come unto Me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest stressed timeless relevance. Also advertised Syrup of Figs and Electric Bitters as trusted family remedies with assurances of satisfaction or money back. Seld by S H Sceallin.
A Chicago reader from Warren Avenue testifies after six months of use that Ely's Cream Balm alleviates severe catarrh he suffered since childhood. He says many acquaintances have had excellent results and endorses the product.
A vintage advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best remedy for scrofula and blood diseases, claiming dramatic relief from running sores and related afflictions. It touts Hood's Pills for liver issues and Shiloh's Cure for coughs and croup, noting a pocket size of twenty five doses for 25c sold by S. H. Seallin.
San Francisco reports the turf mare Santa Ana dies of lung fever at Bay District track. Valued at $50,000 the Luck Baldwin horse had won over 25 races and held two track records. A stable string of 12 horses including Rudolph and Macbeth arrived at the track from Louisville.
Buck the best salve claims to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers and other eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or refund. Sold for 25 cents per box by S H Scallin. Karl's Clover Root purifies blood clears complexion regulates bowels and clears the head available in 25 and 50 cent sizes from S H Scallin.
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