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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1888
Page
1
The readable excerpt suggests a scattered scene with mentions of a crowd, a front, and references to a ship, a bed, and a "colored president" amid unclear context. Named entities are minimal and the fragmentary nature limits concrete facts or events.
Reports reveal wild disruptions and crowding at the Corn Exchange as the "Old Hutch" squeeze prompts unsettled settlements. Bank officials deny mass closures, while anxious traders debate price implications and potential protests over cornering in wheat.
A massive Republican rally at the Polo Grounds drew an estimated 25 000 people. Speakers included James G Blaine J B Foraker Adam B King A L Morrison and John Finerty. Blaine electrified the crowd urging protectionist policy and warning against free trade.
A reported robbery attempt wrecked a westbound Wabash train near Mexico Missouri at 2 a m. Three entire cars left the track and were hurled into a ditch. Over twenty passengers were injured as crews rushed to aid the wounded.
Lonpos October 2 reports two women murdered near Whitechapel butcheries. One victim found in Berner street with throat cut. another in Mitre Square disemboweled and ears removed. Police seen as helpless. a threatening letter signed Jack the Ripper raises fear. Lord Mayor offers 500 pound reward. Medical experts label the killer a homicidal lunatic.
Bloomington Illinois October 2 The Bloomington Bulletin published an affidavit by William Condon charging Gen Harrison in a November 2 1876 Bloomington speech said If it were not for them the Irish we would not need half our penitentiaries They are only good to shovel dirt and grade railroads The Pana graph publishes affidavits from John M Hamilton Edmund O Connel John Reed and others asserting the speech was interrupted by a drunken man and Harrison did not make or comment on such remarks
In Truckee California on October 2 a Washoe Indian shooter alarmed residents by firing on a crowd then taking refuge in rocks. An armed chase ended with the Indian shot dead by a companion. Townspeople then ordered 300 Chinese residents to depart within twenty four hours after reports of liquor and opium.
In Kansas City the Cherokee Strip Cable association protests an order from Secretary Vilas forbidding leasing of Cherokee ads. A renewal meeting planned, but the secretary’s stand delays it. The group hints at congress action and says it will raise large funds to avoid losing privileges.
In Wisconsin Oct 2 a Barton biennial bar commission report cites average wage earner tenure 24314 days, skilled labor 72 68 years, average age 87, 10 hours 19 minutes workday, 62 938 employees with 17707 women, total annual earnings 23 710 865 52 including men women minors and others. Also notes higher earnings than prior census and related figures.
Senator John J. Ingalls writes from Washington on Sept 6, 1888, to a Kansas City constituent disapproving of the Mills tariff bill and the GOP reporting plan. He favors tariff revision but cites limited time before adjournment and argues for farmer protection alongside manufactured goods.
A Republican legislative convention met at Market hall in St Paul and nominated H. F. Stevens from the old Second and Sixth wards H. L. Williams from the old First ward William F. Bickel from the old Third ward J. A. Johnson from the First and Fourth aldermanic districts of the old Fourth ward Willrich from the Seventh and Eighth wards J. G. Elmquist from the present First and Second wards and F. C. Stevens from the Tenth and Eleventh wards.
Montreal reports 700 Italian workers on strike with claims for relief after being abandoned by contractors. The Hereford Railway officials will confer with Italian consul Mariotte who sought aid from the dominion government. Also notes an Apache killing near Dudleyville, and Whitechapel murder investigate and a railway arson attempt averted in Illinois.
In Chicago on October 2 a clever swindler victimized about 100 ticket scalpers, stealing roughly 5000 dollars. The con man circulated among broker offices selling two to five New Orleans to New York via Chicago tickets with coupons detached, claiming he would not continue to New York with his family.
Cardinal Moran archbishop of Sydney preached in Dublin and told how the Irish in the colonies, especially Australia, are watching Ireland's advance toward prosperity and ready to assist. The ceremony will confer Dublin's freedom on Cardinal Moran.
Hon. Mark Douglas of Melrose faces delays and trouble as timber for his new mill dam becomes rafted, partly sent down the river, and stuck in the Black River at Falls.
Brattleboro reports cold snap with snow in the southern hills. Wilmington saw a 20 degree reading, harming corn and fruit. Snow also blanketed Montpelier and Springfield as the region endures a historically cold September.
The DeLorme and Quintin soap factory at 226 East Water street was burned with unknown origin. Losses include stock and machinery at about 20000 and the building worth 6000. Nearby rag warehouse Niedecker and Co and Ferneke Bros candy manufactory suffered minor water-related damages.
Frosts over Friday and Saturday night severely injure Virginia tobacco near Danville Illinois with about sixty percent still outstanding and much of it ruined.
Snow measured at one half inch or more covered Woodsville and surrounding areas in Northern New Hampshire Saturday night as a general snowfall moved through the region.
The steamer Throneteska burned at the mouth of the Flint river near Columbus Georgia. Four hundred bales of cotton were on board and no lives were lost. Loss estimated at 35000 dollars. no crew were picked up by the steamer aid.
In Jacksonville Florida on October 2 seventy nine new yellow fever cases were reported and six deaths. Cumulative totals reach 2620 cases and 205 deaths. Cool weather brings relief as new cases decline and people wear overcoats at night while frost is anticipated.
St. Louis October 2 Governor Moore appoints Samuel Levy associate justice of the Batts county court to fill the vacancy caused by the death of T S Bosworth Levy is a Hebrew and the state’s first governor appointed racial minority to any position.
Caicaco reports flour price increases touching wheat costs and bakers plan to charge 7 cents per loaf. In Oxford New Hampshire Henry Fitch Democratic state senate candidate was thrown from a wagon, died from a broken neck, not found until Sunday morning.
In Carlstadt New Jersey Frank Evans of Rutherford battles Harry Thompson of Newark. The bout rages through seventeen rounds with both men groggy. Evans feints then knocks Thompson with a right to the jugular before Thompson collapses and remains unconscious for two hours.
It is stated that the unknown who will meet Kilrain is Joe Lannon of Boston. Lannon has signified willingness to fight Kilrain in response to a telegram from New York.
From Jackson Mississippi reports say no new yellow fever cases in seven days and no deaths for three days. Dr. Johnston cautions returning residents as temperatures rise may trigger a new outbreak. Surgeon General Hamilton receives the telegram dated Sept 30.
Gainesville Florida faces severe yellow fever distress with stores running out of supplies. City council will meet to decide measures to aid the suffering poor.
The Yankton Press reports the annual Dakota conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church will meet in Yankton starting Oct 10. Ministers and candidates will arrive Oct 9 for examinations and sermons. The program includes bishop and clergy dialogues, class meetings, and services.
Hadji Hossein Ghooly Khan Mohamed-El-War, newly appointed envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary from Persia to the United States, arrived in New York on the Servis on Sunday.
In Dakotas Caledonia mine James Martin, a miner, was charging a drill hole with giant powder when his arm was blown off and he died on Saturday. Rumor in Grand Yorks claims Judge Templeton’s confirmation is hung up in the senate.
Tallahassee reports a cold night with frost expected soon. No sickness observed locally and yellow fever reports from surrounding points are hopeful and encouraging.
A 28 000 member alliance asserts members may choose among Harden Mathews or any candidate. The letter defends private voting rights and warns against any attempt to command alliance support for congress honors, urging acceptance with good spirit by members.
Fragmented notes describe anti monopoly sentiment in Woonsocket with calls to resist railroad passes and rally memory of party leaders. The piece hints at voter influence and party alignment ahead of polls.
Public notice reveals a mortgage entered in Davison County Dakota with claims by The Odd party including J Sempson and John J. Biele. It names the property described as the west quarter of section and lists the time and place for proceedings at the county court with a date in August.
Fragmentary OCR advert cites multiple names and places praising a pill brand. It mentions Peter Christensen of Sherwood Wisconsin and a claim of complete recovery after using three boxes. The text is garbled and hard to verify.
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