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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1887
Page
4
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Chicago leaders express satisfaction with the U S Supreme Court decisions in anarchist cases. Mayor Recht rejects foreseen turmoil and urges respect for law. Warren F. Leland defends fair trials and constitutional order, urging native and foreign-born residents to behave and follow laws.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers remains independent of politics and other unions. Its executive committee reports $10,000 yearly for families of disabled engineers and widows and orphans of deceased members. Since inception it has spent $1,000,000 on direct relief. The mutual insurance company has paid over $1,250,900.
Gov Gordon of Georgia refused to comment when asked about Gen Jackson’s Macon speech. The audience member pressed for treason concerns, but the governor replied he had nothing to say. The incident is noted as a sign of Gov Gordon’s rare wisdom in knowing when to hold his tongue.
The Pioneer Press begins a Dakota edition feature profiling town society women. Fargo previously covered with detail, Bis marck followed, and Mitchell is slated for a portrait by a longtime local writer this Saturday.
Ex-Adjutant General Tyner credits Governor Church with consistent courtesy and consideration. Observers noted a long-standing cordial relation as Tyner aligned with the Democratic administration.
Sioux City Sheriff McDonald brings a $5000 libel suit against the Times alleging the paper claimed he used a prisoner to electioneer for him. The suit targets the newspaper’s reporting of his conduct in South Dakota.
The article notes daily developments in Upper Wisconsin lumber and mining towns and calls red-handed anarchists who refuse commutation of sentence likely to be granted liberty or death.
Washington reports note a new high neck fashion as a social line led by Mr Cleveland. Sam Randall is said to consider the Carlisle contest case against the speaker as exceedingly strong.
The Interstate Commerce Commission prohibits further sale of EMI Grant half fare tickets by the Northern Pacific Railroad.
The monthly report shows the national debt reduced by about 16.9 million dollars during October. Analysts note this decrease reflects debt management actions and federal borrowing trends affecting the fiscal outlook.
A boy in Pierre suffers fatal injuries following a Halloween rowdy incident. In Philadelphia the first week of editor O'Brien's imprisonment raises 10 000 dollars for the Irish League.
A concise effort focuses on sharing solid facts without embellishment. The aim is efficient distribution of core information to reach a broad audience without sensational framing.
New York City Mayor Hewitt appears on a card endorsing the state Democratic ticket but refuses to campaign with speeches for the slate, signaling a muted public role while backing the party.
The note explains corn grown for market yields modest profit while feeding hogs can double its value daily as hogs consume and thrive on the grain.
Governor Church issues a Thanksgiving proclamation aligning with the president’s call for the holiday. The brief message stresses gratitude and unity across the state.
Dakota asserts her claim to the title of corn field of the west with strong support from Mitchell region. The richest portion lies within a hundred mile radius of Mitchell as observers weigh the claim.
The Columbus State Journal reports Ohio’s strict liquor law regime, shaped by a Republican legislature after experiments with prohibition and local option. It notes three groups unite to undermine the Republican party: the liquor league, prohibitionists, and the Democrats, all aligned on temperance.
Gov Church names Treasurer Lawler and Adjutant General Jenkins to his cabinet in a move praised as prudent and valuable by supporters and opponents alike for the Dakota region. The appointments fulfill long stated plans and bring trusted officials into administration.
The piece urges promoting Dakota’s advantages to eastern readers this winter. It stresses past season crop records school facilities railroad capacity and water power to prove Dakota’s strength. The goal is to draw substantial eastern settlers and surpass all prior immigration records next spring.
The piece argues opponents fear an open fight and pretend indifference to dampen turnout. It urges every pro division voter to cast a ballot on November 8 to prevent a light vote being misread as public serenity.
As election day nears the unease grows over the last legislature's handling of division and local option. Material interests favor division while temperance advocates push for local option, each side sacrificing other concerns to shape the outcome.
The piece argues that the interstate commerce law should be repealed and condemns railroads as overplayed by Wall Street gamblers. It accuses railroads of allied oppression with coal monopolies and elevator rings while praising railroads only for regional development and condemning high freight and passenger charges on settlers in the Northwest.
The annual report of Commissioner Sparks for 1887 outlines continued efforts to uncover fraud and notes hostility from affected individuals. It cites cases of land entries pursued under disputed advice, including a Dakota example where a patent was canceled after the owner relinquished land, and hints at a Dakota Mitchell district case with unreported details.
Sioux Falls opinion notes Republican papers oppose Auditor Ward's tax plan as laws limit full railroad tax. It cites Treasurer Raymond on Northern Pacific tax disputes under gross earnings law and warns legal action if lands and taxes remain delinquent.
Commissioner P F McClure issues advance sheets of Resources of Dakota with valuable information about Dakota and a lithographic design. Immigration office moved to Pierre until further notice.
Adjutant General Tyner informs Captain Ham iester that due to errors by D N G company commanders in armory rent applications the per diem claim for citizen soldiers at Huron is withheld. He notes pay rolls from the last encampment were incorrectly prepared, suggesting Tyner may share responsibility since he helped prepare the rolls.
Attorney General Templeton refutes an article in the Dakota Settler that he advocated two ballot boxes and separate poll books. He confirms only a prior written opinion of October 8, 1887, stating one ballot and one poll book suffice, and notes no difference in results with two boxes.
Lawler of Mitchell appointed treasurer of the territory and praised for vigor and reform minded leadership. Jenkins of Brule County serves as treasurer and is a respected Dakota veteran noted for McClellan staff experience. The choice reflects confidence in the younger wing of the territory’s democracy.
Marinette reports reveal a nexus of disreputable dives near Peshtigo run by Mike Leahy and others. Despite public sentiment and occasional takedowns, local authorities lack power to close the establishments which draw business from town and face alleged coercion of women.
Yankton Telegram urges voters to support dividing the Dakota territory into two states. It argues Congress will admit both Dakota states if the population and wealth support this plan and calls for unified action before the approaching November 8 election.
Democratic editor argues against sectional division and favors a unified state with tariff relief. He warns tariff policy sustains deception and exploitation by importers and retailers, urging reduction to lower prices for fuel machinery and necessities, aiding farmers and artisans and workers.
The casualty record reports a devastating blaze that destroyed an Ohio town in its entirety. Officials confirm extensive damage with homes and businesses leveled, no authorities details on casualties or causes yet.
The report shows service expenses far outweigh receipts, with a deficit totaling £469,890. The figure reflects ongoing financial strain as expenditures exceed revenue by a large margin.
In Chicago on November 3, guards enfornced strict access as relatives and reporters were let in. Capt. Black met condemned men at 9:30 in the consultation cage to discuss clemency with their counsel, but he refused to comment.
The Chicago club house at 43 and 45 Monroe street burned from a defective flue this morning. Firemen and staff evacuated guests as smoke filled adjoining Clifton and Palmer houses. Damage estimated at up to 60,000 in insurance and 25,000 in club losses. no injuries reported.
Clifton W. Tayleure editor of the Long ranch News was severely beaten at the News office by Dr John P Pemberton of Long Branch. Attending physician Dr Hunt says Tayleure is seriously injured. Pemberton says Tayleure wrote an offensive letter and he struck after demanding a retract ion.
Mrs Anna Sachs was fined 350 dollars and costs for misdemeanor after tossing a pancake at Mrs Cleveland from a second story balcony. On appeal she paid 15 dollars to be released. She claimed no intent to strike anyone and said the pancake fell on the First Lady while she aimed it toward the yard.
News from Bismarck reports a Standing Rock council where Sioux leaders including Gall and Hunting Stock cooperated with Major McLaughlin. Gall voiced mixed sentiment toward whites and Crows, praising the agent while Sitting Bull showed quiet jealousy as unity rumors spread about a potential war path.
Rev. Erick L. Peterson, longtime pastor of the Scandinavian Episcopal Church in Faribault, killed himself with a revolver yesterday at 9 o clock. He had been ill and acting oddly for weeks, driven by a love affair with a married young woman he urged to marry him, leaving his mind undoubtedly affected.
In St Louis on November 3 the aftermath of Newmans grocery disaster shows the explosion was likely dynamite. No suspect has been found. Newman was noted as a member of Blau-na-gael society.
Sanpusky Ohio November 3 Fire at Castalia destroys $45 000 worth of property with the origin believed incendiary. The entire business portion of the village is destroyed and insurance expected to cover about half the loss.
The Postmaster General of Great Britain reports on inland telegrams and reduced rates. In 1886-7 total messages fell into the telegraph category over 40 million, up from 30 million in 1885-6, showing rapid growth despite rate changes.
Milwaukee November 3 Charles Hoff a pious appearing man peddling illuminated prints of the Lord s Prayer rented a room from Mrs L Goetz claiming wealth and engagement he forged a $570 check on the First National Bank signed F B Bernhard and extorted money and a gold watch from her Hoff admitted writing the letters to win her favor and aid his deception.
Chicago dispatch notes that despite repeated denials by Ilow. Rob ert T. Lincoln about seeking office there is a growing movement among anti Blaine politicians to organize Lincoln forces for the upcoming presidential campaign. Lincoln clubs are forming across the state and could number in the hundreds before Christmas.
In Boston the supreme judicial court heard Prof. Egbert C. Smyth of Andover appeal his removal from the professorship and requested a writ of certiorari to compel production of case documents. The court ordered a writ to issue by December 1.
In Wayne County New York a lively campaign unfolds with young women as key figures. Nettie L Cook of Walcott runs as the Democratic school commissioner candidate in the eastern district, while Ellen A Clark of Macedon seeks the prohibition nomination. Clark campaigns actively, featuring a brass band and distributing photographs.
Mrs Martha Stoddard sues Meyer in Lincoln Nebraska court claiming liquor sales caused her husband’s death. Judge instructed jury on Libcomb law and damages. Jury returns $300 damages in the case, noted as heard November 2.
Advert says consumptive patients once diagnosed incurable were revived by Dr King’s New Discovery. Mor ris of Newark Arkansas reports improvement after three bottles and oversight of his work. Middlewart of Decatur Ohio credits the medicine with saving his life after doctors gave up. Free sample bottles at L O Gale’s drug store.
Local advertising extols Electric Bitters as a pure medicine curing liver and kidney diseases, skin conditions, and malaria. It claims headache relief, constipation, and indigestion benefits with a money back guarantee, priced 10 cents and 1 per bottle at L. O. Gale's Drug Store.
The advertisement extols Brandreth's pills as a cure for dyspepsia and a wide range of aches. It asserts small daily doses relieve headaches coughs chest tightness and many pains tied to indigestion. It urges one or two pills each night for relief.
A city missionary aids a destitute ill woman with help from Associated Charities. After recovery she buys a new feathered bonnet with the $5 given by donors, insisting seven dollars was the price and five was all she could pay. The anecdote is presented as a truthful, illustrative tale.
Lillian explains her seven act tragedy idea born in a dream. The New York Star notes hotel swells ogling belles and reckless rogues outside grand hotels. Luke Sharp in the Detroit Free Press cautions against treading over familiar ground.
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