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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1889
Page
2
In Pierre the pope elevated Rt. Rev. Thomas L. Grace, second bishop of St. Paul, to archbishop. The honor is described as well deserved with wide public approval. No details on the diocese to be led after the promotion were provided.
Over $500,000 in property changed hands on Saturday in Lucky City. Lots selling for tenfold prices in a week sparked celebrations that lasted forty eight hours. Fort Pierre across the river also fills with boomers and settlers, while military aid is being telegraphed to preserve order.
Spirit Lake Iowa October 7 A prairie fire began several miles east of town Friday morning and, driven by a south wind, swept over a large portion of Dickinson county. It appears beyond control with heavy damage including corn in fields grain in stacks and likely farm houses destroyed.
The Iowa Supreme Court reversed the lower court in the State vs Royal Adams murder case. Adams, charged with first degree murder for an accidental shooting during a charivari, was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to seven years and six months. The court criticized charivaris as barbarous and often violent, stating any provocation they offered has long since passed away.
East Grand Forks city hall burned during relocation, loss 1200 with 400 insured amid a bitter factional feud. Hopp selling Brookings property to move to Washington, Dakota Press assoc president. Huron hosts Methodist conference Oct 26 to 21. Winona presbytery closes session. Red Wing fines for Salvation Army parade noise. Wisconsin: steamer Alexandria damaged off Topsail Island. Black River Falls W T U to hold Oct 15 16 convention. Hastings Nebraska brewery fire losses 40000 with 20000 insurance. Toole likely Montana governor. state ticket uncertain with Republicans claiming a joint-ballot majority.
In Silver Bow county the legislative race is razor close with three or four Republicans in the balance based on four outside precincts. Republicans may contest Toole’s election over alleged ballot fraud in Anaconda involving 400 foreigners gaining illegal naturalization and registration. Carter’s lead put near 1,600 with the state ticket margin from 300 to 1,000 as bets on outcomes continue amid quieted agitation.
North Dakota returns from thirty one counties indicate a Republican majority of 11887 with Democrats carrying no counties. Cass county leads. Ransom remains strongest. Burleigh and northern counties show increased majorities. Total vote under 40000 and constitution support near 45000 with Nelson Walsh and Grand Forks voting against it. Prohibition appears victorious statewide.
London dock laborers strike over preference for blacklogs as leaders Burns and Tillot seek settlement. Amsterdam dockers form a union to prepare for a general strike. Barlmarek sees window glass blowers’ 6 1 2 percent raise after protracted dispute. Dartmouth students face expulsion and mass push for honorable dismissal. Embezzlement at Brown University linked to I P Robinson’s son. Osage miners strike for one cent per bushel. prices adjust in Topeka. Archbishop Corrigan denies Rome summons. Trevelyan lauds Geneva arbitration.
The international congress delegates arrived at Old Colony depot at 9 AM and were greeted by Mayor Hart and other officials. They toured English High and Latin School, where Superintendent presented a vivid excerpt from Young America life showing thousands of students in a building claimed by the school board as the world’s finest and most fully equipped.
Reports from Japan state 288 houses destroyed and 217 killed or drowned in floods at Totsukawa. A Wakayama telegram lists 1 079 drowned, 122 crushed, 143 injured, 5 243 houses swept away, 26 886 buildings submerged, and many bridges damaged. Eight engineers and a fireman killed in the Yeija Maru boiler explosion at Tokyo docks. Rochester street car accident as pig iron dropped through roof injuring five passengers.
An Italian armored warship was loading gun powder and cartridges at Shields when a hoisting accident caused a cartridge bundle to drop, triggering a massive explosion. An Italian naval officer in charge and several crew members were instantly killed, with many others severely wounded. The blaze on deck was quickly suppressed.
A violent cyclone struck Carmen Island near Campeachy causing massive destruction. Thirty five vessels wrecked in Carmen harbor, many trees uprooted, over 100 lives lost, and damages surpassing 1 million dollars as nearby towns report widespread ruin and crop losses. London reports a railway collision and other disasters amid a string of Oct 7 notices.
The article notes United States ships annually selling vast quantities to local natives without duties. It also reports American firms setting up mainland trading stations, from which they are losing fortunes.
Ex congressman John M. Glover of St Louis announces candidacy for US Senate from Missouri opposing Senator West. Article notes Mrs Glover’s mother recently died leaving over a million dollars and her willingness to spend freely to aid her husband’s bid. Also mentions Hawaiian annexation rumors and presidential appointments in Washington.
A Water Valley Mississippi customer's daughter suffered from suppressed menstruation and was reportedly cured after one bottle of Radfield's Female Regulator. The letter asks readers to contact J. W. Dellums for particulars and notes sales through 8 H. Seallin.
An ad proclaims Bucklen arnica salve as curing cuts bruises sores ulcers and more with promised satisfaction or money back. It lists a 27 cent price per box and credits S. H. Smith as distributor amid garbled OCR wording.
A local drug store reports a surge in business due to free trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs bronchitis and lung diseases. The ad claims the remedy cures and never disappoints with a free trial bottle and a one dollar large size, all bottles warranted.
The advertisement touts Syrup of Wigs as a pleasing eye catching remedy for ladies, claiming safe use under all conditions. It emphasizes a gentle yet effective action on kidneys, liver and bowels, portraying it as the favorite choice for women.
The Southern Medical World praises Mothers Friend as indispensable for childbirth and urges physicians and mothers to seek details from Bradfield Rev. Co. in Atlanta, Ga. It notes the product is sold by S. HW. Scaillant.
A nostalgic verse recalls Castoria as a trusted remedy from infancy to motherhood. The lines imply ongoing use across generations, highlighting Castoria as a comforting staple for children and caretaking mothers.
A vintage medicinal ad promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the trusted teething remedy of a leading nurse and physician in the United States. It claims forty years of use by millions of mothers, relieving teething pain, curing dysentery and diarrhea, griping, and wind colic while soothing the child and resting the mother. Price 25 cents per bottle.
The text praises Electric Bitters as a life changing tonic and alterative. It claims relief for diseases of kidneys liver or stomach, whether long or short standing, and notes sale at 50 cents and one dollar per bottle at S.t. Seal lin's drug store.
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