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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1890
Page
4
A collage of curiosities and anecdotes from Happenings of the Day. Topics include polygamy reform in Salt Lake society, Siberian railway progress, a cigar maker’s claim, urban population comparisons, gold prospecting near Nevada City, and wildlife tales around Wisconsin lakes.
Washington obituary notes the death of Justice Miller. Chief Justice and most associates attend. court adjourns until Monday. Tributes arrive from Postmaster General Clark, W T Sherman, and others. Miller described as democratic, strong, and a formidable jurist with a lifelong work ethic. Funeral plans set for Thursday in the Supreme Court room followed by trains to Chicago and Keokuk.
Minnehaha County bar met in the court room to honor Justice Miller with resolutions of respect and sorrow at his death. Judge Edgerton had sent notes to members calling for action.
Gen. W. W. Belknap died after a fall from public life. The War Department ordered 30 days of mourning and 17-gun salutes at posts. Funeral set for Thursday at St. John's Church and burial at Arlington. Belknap faced impeachment and public scorn but remained mourned by friends and family.
The Ohio Legislature met in extra session at 10 AM with a joint committee visiting the governor who delivered a message. The message urges reform of Cincinnati public service, governing charter changes, and measures to let voters choose members of boards in the November election.
Cuienco reports police officer Omer Junge fatally wounded by a brother of her in a religion dispute. Madden accused Junge of anti Catholic ties and after a clash, Junge struck madden with a club and Madden shot Junge in the chest. Madden fled and is not yet arrested.
The lesson analyzes Luke's account of Jesus in Gethsemane and his night of trial on the Mount of Olives. It emphasizes Jesus praying, submitting to God’s will, and the angels strengthening him, alongside the disciples' sleep and the call to pray to avoid temptation.
In Beerrano on Oct 17 heirs of Robert Morris propose an auction to recover a vast western New York land tract valued around 50 million dollars. The land spans Niagara, Erie, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegheny, Wyoming, Genesee and Orleans counties sought through Morris reserve and Holland Company dealings dating to 1790s.
Washington speculates on who will fill the Miller vacancy after his burial. Attorney General Miller and Judge Gresham fight for support while Secretary Noble emerges as a strong contender. Decision expected after Congress reassembles in December.
Boston officials censored public morals and revoked the Park Theater license after protesting The Clemenceau Case. The board viewed the production in a special session following contentious scenes including Sibyl Johnstone in tights and a strong love scene, though no attack on the theater itself was intended.
The Oct 17 report lists Fra Galindo as foreign relations and justice head with several sub-secretaries, Reyes Arrieta finance, Antonio Breta war and interior, Dr Nathan public works, and Dr Alberto Alina others. President Ezetu’s private secretary is Dr Rurlarte. English loan interest paid, schools reopened, army funded, and peace maintained. Two British vessels ordered to Vita, East Africa, to avenge a German massacre.
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