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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1890
Page
8
Reports state the British torpedo boat Serpent foundered off the coast near Finisterre after heavy seas. Three crewmen survived while several officers and sailors perished, with inquiries to determine causes and possible shore rescue failures.
The Interior Department probes alleged sharp practice by Hastings & Dakota oil land agent Kelly in Minnesota. Affidavits describe sales of lands to settlers, with Kelly receiving funds and filing liens on lands not yet relinquished. Protests by Newvoud purchasers limit possible fraud, while internal letters dispute proceeds.
A. J. Stone files three wage suits for $100,000 against Albert Snell, Mrs Snell, and Hoey Snell in Milan. He says the actions follow sensational charges by Mrs Snell Jr and will be pursued in court. Stone names Mills Ingham and Frank J. Crawford as counsel and promises a vigorous prosecution.
Miss Dizzie Goodin, a Des Moines woman teaching on the Cheyenne River Reserve, reports a growing belief in a forthcoming Messiah linked to Sitting Bull. The “spirit dance” circulates as soldiers and police seek to curb it, with elders convinced of prophecy and youths fearing the change.
The Brazil Indiana mayor, deposed at a secret council meeting, vows to fight the action in court claiming state officer status. He had earlier been reprimanded for inebriety and resigned in haste. The city marshal then ordered saloons closed overnight and on Sunday.
In Nicocaco on November 14 General Traffic Manager Melleny of Union Pacific declares no truth to reports his headquarters will move from Omaha to Chicago. He addresses rumors about the relocation and states the current headquarters remain in Omaha.
Dun’s Weekly Review notes stock prices back to four year low while overall business remains largest on record. Report highlights strong industrial and commercial conditions, limited money, yet widespread active trade in textiles, leather, lumber, dry goods, and clothing with regional variations. Iron output falls from October. manufactured demand cools. rail supplies shrink as prices soften.
The Chicago and Calumet stock yards incorporates in Springfield with $10,000,000 capital. Albert I Veeder Edward J Martyn and Frank E Vogel represent Swift Armour and Morris. 50 acres more bought at Amos Altman’s tract as part of securing land for new packing plants and preparatory work begins.
Packing house president Mr Peare of Chicago announced the Nebraska City Packing company will keep its city plant idle for now. The other plant can handle the hogs shipped here and sustain Omaha prices. The company may resume if receipts justify, likely not this season.
Balfour chief secretary for Ireland wins the Glasgow University rector post after a Saturday election. He polled 048 votes to 717 for Lord Aberdeen liberal candidate, amid a divisive campus campaign.
A Madison Leader brief notes the aurora borealis over the northern region last evening, described as a smooth bow with rare scintillations and lasting most of the night, observed by W. S. Hoorn and others in White Lake area.
An analysis of Luke 23 37 47 notes Jesus crucified as the humbling of the man and his exaltation as king. It emphasizes the thief's promise, the centurion's testimony, and the call for personal witness today. The piece contrasts self saving with the saving work of Christ and invites reflection on righteousness.
A compact note references Luke 24 1 12 and general facts of interest about blindness per 1 000 000 people worldwide rain water per acre nerve fibers in the human body needle manufacturing steps and a minute insect Ptera tomus Putnamii as parasite.
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