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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1887
Page
3
The court denies the writ, delivering an opinion that underscores the weaknesses in the defendants case and dismisses hopes of relief on material points. The decision casts doubt on the anarchists claims and reinforces the government stance in the matter.
The U S Supreme Court denied Spies and others a writ of error in the Illinois case, ending federal review and leaving clemency as the path to delay. Justice Waite reading the decision denounced the appeal as ineffectual while Chicago officials move to tighten jail security after the ruling.
Reports circulated with satisfaction as note to Spies and Parsons yielded silence. J R Buchanan noted uncertainty about amnesty association action while Oliver, the chairman, was away, and signatures on the petition continued to be gathered.
Gov. Church arrived in Huron and traveled to New York. He removed all remaining members of the old Yankton asylum board who had not resigned, signaling a significant personnel change at the institution.
London figures report the death of Jenny Lind-Goldschmidt the famed Swedish vocalist after a weeks illness. The renowned singer had not performed in public since 1866.
A Crow agency dispatch says Sword Bearer was in the Big Horn mountains yesterday. Six companies of colored troops from McKinney camp at the agency today. Most Indians arriving per Gen Ruger's orders are women and children.
In Ravenna Ohio on November 2 the defense declined to plead for the prisoner, the prosecution closed its argument, Judge Johnson delivered a detailed address, and the jury returned a verdict of murder in the first degree. A new trial or writ of error is expected to be sought by the defense.
Washington dispatch reports the last session’s lands in severalty act stalled until surveys and inspections are completed. Local land officers lack force for the work, and Comptroller Durham rules out using $100,000 appropriated funds or any other funds for extra pay for the Surveyor General’s office.
In Mudlake, Estheryville County, George Fisher twenty dies after gun recoil knocks him overboard while duck hunting. He clung to a boat for two and a half hours before relief arrived. the rescuers abandoned a swamped boat and Fisher later drowned from exhaustion and cold. Seven men on shore faced strong indignation for slow aid.
In Kansas City on November 2 the cattle growers association debated resolutions from Hazeltine Missouri calling for people to own transport and communication means like the postal service. The committee favored restricting imports, citing European outbreaks, and the resolution was adopted by a large majority amid lively debate.
The Augusta Chronicle and Gazette editors attack Patrick Walsh in a signed card by Josiah and Leroy Miller accusing him of doctoring books. Settlement talks failed last night as Miller resigns from church to pursue a personal encounter. Walsh denies the code and a duel seems unlikely though a confrontation could occur at any moment.
A report details a Democratic plan to flood New York with money and agents to influence voters. It cites a state committee canvassing districts, paying workers, and distributing a campaign fund exceeding 200000 dollars. Evidence links prominent Democrats to the corruption scheme.
Chicago reports say the Vernon was an unsafe vessel from construction onward. Sailors resigned after one trip, calling it a floating coffin. Builders overestimated capacity, drafts exceeded design, and machinery failures plagued the ship amid multiple engineering changes and at least two captains voicing safety fears.
The Western Union telegraph company cuts ten word dispatches by 20 percent starting today between New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Chicago, and St. Louis. Current ten word rate is 50 cents, new rate 40 cents. Rates to St Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha drop to 60 cents, a 10 cent reduction.
Jeff Davis lies gravely ill in Macon Georgia with friends gathering as doctors note his condition worsens and he remains conscious yet unable to speak. Dr McCatten stays beside the patient through the day as fears rise.
Fakao November 1. After a debate the board of trade passes a resolution, with a few negative votes, declaring against prohibition and in favor of high license.
Willis C. Bower, former Vermillion resident and current Custer County schools superintendent, won a lawsuit against county commissioners who sought to locate his office in Custer City. The Hermosa home option prevailed, with Judge Thomas ruling for Bower. The decision may interest other Dakota county superintendents.
In Aguascalientes Mex the locomotive crew and other train men were charged with causing a man’s death on the rail line. The judge discharged the accused remarking the tracks are for trains and urging complainants to stay off the rails.
A Duluth columnist mocks the United States as boastful yet fiscally stingy and insecure. He argues coastal defenses are weak, the navy vulnerable, and a small South American leader could threaten any American city before breakfast.
A poetical profile of a perpetual whistler who haunts mornings with a lone tune. He carries a “Mikado” and “Patience” refrain while avoiding new music, despite neighbors’ pleas for mercy as his endless whistle drifts through the air.
A collage of humorous and moral vignettes gathered from everyday life. It includes a child’s innocent misnaming of an uncle, a prayerful family moment, a classroom exchange about biting, and dialect wisdom from the Arkansas traveler. The pieces mix humor with folk wisdom and regional speech, reflecting local character.
A collage of verse and wry tidbits from American papers. Readers note seasonal rhymes about autumn and heating, a quip about unpaid literary contributions, shopper wit, and brief social contrasts from Detroit Free Press, Epoch, and Omaha World.
A city editor jokes about a reporter finding a three days old baby confined to one room at their house. The anecdote contrasts a hospital newborn with a newsroom scoop in a humorous exchange.
The remark contrasts a Spartan six month camp life with a long continental university program. It attributes a preference for simple living and companionship with Mark Hopkins to General Garfield, emphasizing experiential study over long formal training.
A compilation of society notes detailing Mrs. Mackay denying a sister’s separation, autograph letters in Mrs. James T Fields’s collection, Maria Van Zandt possibly visiting America, Mrs. Marshall Field’s literary pursuits, the Spanish queen’s bath routine, Mrs. Harold R Lewis’s European tricycle tour, Dinah Maria Mulock Craik’s views on women, Lucy Baumann’s California wealth, Mrs. Robert T Lincoln’s archive project, Miss Botts as Arthur’s Florida trip companion, Mrs. Proctor’s London society prominence, and Dickens’s remembrance of her.
The International league meeting is set for Nov 15 in Toronto. The $2,000 salary limit may be repealed while Mike Kelly’s $4,300 salary likely remains intact. Detroit–St Louis cars cost $32,000. Kalamazoo plans a new team with $4,000 subscribed. Toronto players received $100 and a diamond ring for league triumphs.
Jessie Bartlett Davis writes songs while The Mikado spreads through Holland Denmark and Sweden. Aimee the comic opera singer leaves her fortune to Paris orphans. Eddie Fox claims no formal music lessons yet leads as violinist and composer. Ovide Musin returns to America for winter concerts. Nilsson’s farewells spark talk of Patti like terms. Arabella and Old Gentleman joke about surplus and engagement in Philadelphia notices.
Notice states A I Alluntain and James Allingbai defaulted on a $501.87 debt secured by a 1880 mortgage to Northwestern Manufacturing and Car Co. The 160 acre southeast quarter of section 4, township 10 north range 6 west is to be sold at public auction at the Davison County courthouse in Mitchell on November 5, 187. Attorneys Dillon S&S Preston assist.
Land Office at Mitchell Dakota October 31 1887 Gives notice that James Smith has filed for final proof to establish his claim on the northwest 4 of section 31 township 103 range 60 W 6th P M The witnesses listed to prove residence and cultivation are Charles Phillips Henry Keingeberg Benjamin Morse and Geo Moyer all residents of Davison County Oak Gro B Everitt Register Blanchard Hannett Attorneys
Public auction to satisfy a judgment of foreclosure in the District Court of Dayloon County. O. O. Stanchfield, Sheriff, will sell the southeast quarter of section 33, township 104, range 62 west, Davison County at the Mitchell courthouse on November 19, 1887, at 1 PM. The sale covers 160 acres or enough to cover $217.05 plus costs and interest. Dated Mitchell October 12, 1887.
Land Office notice dated September 10 1887 announces final proof for Sanford Washburn Hanson county for patent 9 1u3 59 to be made December 2 1887 before Mitchell register and receiver. Witnesses George Stolp Thorson Jorgenson John Ruble Frederick Brenners all from Mitchell Dak listed. Gro B Everitt Register.
Land Office at Mitchell South Dakota dated October 14 1887 lists named settler with intention to locate near Mitchell for a tract 33 101 09 while listing witnesses Eben Booth Sanford Washburn Iver Peterson George Jackson all of Mitchell Dakota Special notice to Emma E Jackson holder of hd 18813 for the same tract indicating a land claim proceeding registered by George K. Everett Register.
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