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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1888
Page
4
In Norwich articles report Blaine addressing 25 000 Eastern Connecticut listeners with critique of Bayard and Democratic diplomacy. He credits Republicans with dignity and victory in arbitration over Great Britain, cites Morey letter backlash, and warns against Democratic bluster while recounting election-buying anecdotes.
The speaker disputes the existence of large donations from iron manufacturers and other figures. He denies any $75,000 or $40,000 contributions and challenges Mr. Wells to name a donor. He doubts a $20,000 gift but asserts no one gave $25,000.
St Louis November 3 The Vandalia train carried two packets of $100000 each raised by cattlemen and friends to aid the defeat of Cleveland. The funds go to the national Republican committee for strategic use in New York New Jersey and Connecticut. Wealthy cattle kings and several lesser contributors form the pool.
In New York a Supreme Court hearing addressed whether polls in the Thirty-second Election district of the Twenty-second Assembly district should remain open after 4 pm on election day November 6 to receive ballots from over 1 000 registered voters. Tammany Hall seeks a mandamus to extend hours, George Bliss opposes as private citizen, Justice Barrett refused the request after the lengthy argument.
New York on November 3 reports half of police reserves will escort Republican and Democratic parades in the final campaign events. Inspector Williams leads the Republican arrangements and Inspector Stars the Democratic melee plan. Judge Thurman is reported ill and fatigued after touring for the campaign. A Times dispatch from Indianapolis notes a forged Dudley letter claims the original is with John Sharp in Columbus. The Chronicle in London condemns the insult to the British minister and severed diplomacy with the United States. A New York mandamus hearing will decide if late-arriving voters may be counted. A Portland Herald dispatch cites Senator Sherman praising presidential administration for securing Sir Sackville-West’s approval.
It was reported that United States District Attorney would apply to remove Molini Davenport, United States supervisor of elections, but the claim was unfounded. Davenport and Walker declined comment on the matter.
Indianapolis November 8 In an interview Chairman Huston of the Republican state central committee said General Harrison's plurality will not fall below 10 000 and he expects it nearer 18 000 if the election is fair.
John B. Dorris manager of a dime museum on Eighth avenue writes Lord Sackville offering 2000 dollars per week to hold two levees of two hours each daily in his museum.
A wooden jail in Greensburg Louisiana burned last night and its sole occupant, a teenage boy held on horse stealing accusations, died in the blaze. Authorities report the incident is under investigation as a possible arson or accident.
Slonaker, the Sioux City defaulter, agreed to voluntary extradition to stand trial for forgery. He surrendered $900, saying it was lost in pin pool. Detectives believe the money can be recovered from those who won it.
The October coinage totaled 9,003,150 pieces valued at 6,871,950 dollars. Gold coins numbered 183,150 worth 2,088,260 dollars, silver coins 5,500,000 worth 8,250,000 dollars, and minor coins 8,370,000 worth 38,700 dollars.
The National Treasury office reports October debt reduction of 4,535,619 dollars and four months fiscal year total of 28,294,620 dollars. Net cash in treasury stands at 74,491,909 dollars, compared with 60,444,345 at the prior period.
A cyclone struck La Porte Iowa on November 8 at 9 p m causing Union hall to be demolished and many houses unroofed. Merchants suffer heavy losses as buildings are shattered and flooded. The Walker residence was blown apart with children scattered and the mother seriously hurt. Property damage estimated at 75000 dollars with reports of damage across the region.
A boiler blast on Jonas Spayd’s threshing engine near State Hall Reading at 6 a m killed five people and fatally injured three others. Young Machemer was crushed beyond recognition and George Hinnerschitzer was hurled 100 yards and may not survive. The blast was heard miles away as onlookers gathered. cause remains undetermined.
Fire at Highland hall, Northwestern Military academy building in Highland Park Illinois, raged in gale force winds. Col Lyster and about forty Highwood troops aided in saving surrounding property. Loss about 100000 dollars for building and contents, 30000 insured. Other losses around 10000 insured.
A roof collapse at the Abbatoir on Sixth street stock yards in Jersey City injures six carpenters working on repairs. Two men Charles Myers and John Mullhall are in critical condition, others treated for serious injuries. a separate Plainfield report notes a Lehigh Valley engine crash into a west bound coal train with Superintendent Donnelly in critical condition.
The Cologne Gazette reports the Caucasus nobility meditate an eemento against Russia at the first opportunity and disputes the czar reception account as false. Cardinal Newman is reported better but remains gravely ill in London.
Washington November 8 The Postmaster General Dickinson is in Michigan as subordinates prepare his annual report. Officials indicate receipts rose 8 to 10 percent over last year and the service is nearing self sustaining status despite the postage reduction. Several millions are spent handling mail from which postage is derived.
From New York Mrs. Lucy Parsons widow of the Chicago anarchist sails to London at the invitation of the British Socialist Democratic Federation. She will take part in the November 11 commemoration with plans for similar remembrances across Europe and in many U.S. cities. She expects to return to Chicago before December.
Funds are exhausted as 800 people in Decatur Alabama seek provisions amid eight new yellow fever cases. Enterprise Florida reports feeding needs for a large colored population. Live Oak Florida reports four new cases. The Railway Age notes ongoing short line construction nationwide with nearly 6,000 miles of main line added since January across 47 states and territories.
Owensboro Kentucky November 3 Andrew Johnson a crippled man near Red Hill unearthed a copper kettle while digging that held gold and silver coins. The kettle bore an inscription October 1788 and the treasure value exceeds $2,000.
Its superior excellence proven in millions of homes for more than a quarter of a century. It is used by the United States Government. Endorsed by the heads of the great universities as the strongest purest and most healthful. Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder does not contain ammonia lime or alum. Sold only in cans. Price Baking Powder Co New York Chicago St Louis.
Walter A. Booth, former secretary and bookkeeper for Fish Bros. Wagon, has his 12 year old son back in Racine with two letters. One to the bank urging account fixes. the other to the firm admitting a few hundred dollars shortage and promising to return. The son will not reveal his father’s whereabouts. Germany uneasy as Czar’s Sebastopol trip stirs Balkan tensions and naval strength questions.
Notice is hereby given that August Carlson has filed intention to make final proof for his homestead entry No. 21887 for the northeast and northwest quarters section 26. He will prove residence and cultivation before the Register and Receiver at Mitchell Dakota on November 15, 1888. Witnesses listed: Andrew Carlson John Py Lindahl Jams Schike Ben Schauh all of Mitchell Dakota. McH. ROWLEY, Register.
London reports the police witnesses for the Parnell commission favor the Parnellites. Sir Charles Russell’s cross examination elicited statements that the league saved people from famine and that Ireland’s outrages arose from extremists opposing lawful agitation. Early signs point to a quick conclusion in favor of Parnell and his supporters.
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