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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1887
Page
2
A prince entrusts a steward with lands and 90000 shekels for charity. The steward accuses others of theft while hiding the funds in his own attire. The prince confronts the steward accusing him of robbing the people, but the steward reveals the temptation came from Ward, ending with a warning and a dramatic twist.
At a Dallas reunion of Confederate veterans Gen H E McCullough declared that principles of state rights endure while acknowledging bravery on both sides. He defended the Confederate flag’s legacy, praised the Stars and Stripes, and urged soldiers to remain faithful under both flags amid loud yells and applause.
The president, a week after sending his despatch to the Pacific railway commission, provides a copy to the press. He tells Gov Pattison to authorize and approve counsel if he believes it necessary, arguing that public misrepresentation by opposition papers created the confusion.
The passage argues that if he earns public trust by openly showing earnestness in prosecuting corruption and breaking up rings, he would face less misrepresentation. It frames the political dynamic as a call for transparency to reduce criticism.
The pope designates Yankton as the see city for Bishop Marty's southern Dakota diocese. The split of Dakota into two jurisdictions assigns Yankton the cathedral status, with church institutions and a new cathedral planned as a monument to Rome's favor, honoring Yankton's role in Catholic affairs.
Washington reports Secretary Lamar moving to curb Sparks as brutality of the land office policy surfaces. Montana case shows a man charged $400 for a six year homestead with restitution refused. Illinois entry yielded over $1000 in improvements. owner abandoned claim after wife’s insanity. claims of non commute hinged on disputed abandonment. Local cattle and fence issues noted in rural papers.
Brule County seeks strong display at the Mitchell territorial fair with samples of this year’s best farm products. Andrews and Hayes will receive and ship entries from Chamberlain and surrounding areas to ensure Brule county presents as good an appearance as neighboring counties.
In Columbia Missouri area residents were awakened by a brief midnight tremor with a roaring sound. A heavier aftershock followed at about 5:04 AM with an undulating motion and no reported damage.
Redfield Journal notes Madison creamery using milk from 700 cows. It produces about 300 pounds of butter daily in early season, down from 500 pounds, while the Redfield institution reaches a fine three minute gait for the same time record.
Miss Lina Harrison daughter of ex mayor Harrison of Chicago marries Steaton Ousley in New York. The resume also notes Texas fever among cattle near Chicago stockyards and a series of other varied items. The piece reports local events from multiple regions with multiple persons and incidents.
Pierre Free Press reports a friend writes from the east that Blaine is the coming Republican who can beat Cleveland, with Allison as second choice. The paper notes a strong Blaine movement but maintains Sherman is the strongest GOP alternative and predicts broad Republican support under protest for Blaine if nominated.
In Pioneer Press, J M T Partello recalls two remarkable baseball moments from 1887. Washington’s Parke feigned mud and saved a likely hit before Pauline’s masterful fielding and Burdock’s drive turn the game in Providence. Boston runners on third and second are doubled off as Burdock’s line drive is snagged and fired, ending the inning in spectacular fashion.
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