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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1889
Page
3
Chicago reporters describe the Cronin murder trial jury selection as lawyers wrestle with questions about involvement with Carlson cottage, the liveryman, and possible Clan na Gael links. Judges add conspiracy questions as jurors with newspaper familiarity proceed.
A Wirwingham dispatch reports a saloon shooting between white and Black residents at Jawerton's store in Dibo county and the lynching of two Black burglars after John Waawrenece was killed. Fears of renewed violence grow as Black residents mass near Centervale, with shots fired and rifles procured in Nashville amid talk of extermination.
In Coyocay a private group led by Senor Murcado, a descendant of Cuauhtemac, digs for gold and jewels believed to be hidden by Montezuma during the Spanish conquest. He claims hieroglyphic documents prove the treasure’s location with values cited from 20 million to 80 million dollars.
Sandwich Massachusetts marks its 150th anniversary today with visitors from across the United States. Yarmouth Massachusetts hosts a 250th settlement anniversary drawing many former residents from the region and beyond.
At a conference in Prrvsnene Pennsylvania on September 3, window glass manufacturers offered to pay last year’s wages to workers. The workers rejected the offer demanding an advance. Negotiations broke down and a prolonged struggle is anticipated.
Viscronrtia reports that sealing schooners Minnie Ariel and Annie C Moore arrived from Behring Sea with many seal skins. The Minnie was boarded in July by officers of the Revenue Cutter Rush and about 600 skins were confiscated. A prize crew took the vessel toward Silka but it reached Viscronrtia instead.
News records a fatal accident last Friday as Mrs. Ralph Brondeath and children, traveling from Fanchette Lake to their summer home in Hamilton County, were involved on the Carry route. Details incomplete.
The robbers rifled trunks destroying items they did not want. Diamonds and jewelry valued at $2,000 were taken and the thieves fled the scene.
A deputation of ship owners led by Sir Donald Currie pressed for owners to hire their own men to load and unload vessels. Norwood of the dock companies refused but agreed to further talks. The move scuttles today’s settlement hopes as Tower Hill strikers vote to continue the strike. Donations to relief funds arrive from France Germany and Switzerland. The Trades Union Congress chair urged eight hour workdays amid broader labor discontent. A ship owners committee will meet dock officials to pursue the proposal.
LivERVOOL dock workers on grain and flour ships have struck for a raise of shilling per day, causing a suspension of work on all vessels. The pay demand and stoppage affect loading operations at the port.
At Rochester police intervened to protect new unloading vessels on the Medway after they were attacked by striking workers. Three ships were involved and the clash prompted security measures by local authorities.
A report from Tiflin Ohio says Mrs George Coons of Little Sandusky village died today from genuine Asiatic cholera. excitement grows as many villagers flee the area.
Editor Coodall and A Hollowell testified on cattle receipts and shipments at stock yards. Hollowell said 68 701 head were cattle from Texas fit only for canning, with 27 261 live shipments and finer grades shipped east. He noted efforts to curb Chicago Chicago rebates affecting St Louis trade and urged stock yards witnesses to testify.
Severe floods sweep Seticola Morlos with a collapsed bridge and rising water. Sanpico residents flee homes as people report loss of life and widespread destitution. An appeal for aid cites shortages of food and clothing.
The Redsield Observer in the Mitchell REPUBLICAN declares support for hosting the 1892 World’s Fair in Washington, the capital. It offers cordial backing though it notes it may not sway the final decision.
The national encampment at Minnawuken adjourned at 12 30 after debate on pension policy. Affected topics included disability and per diem bills, widows pensions, and eligibility for former commanders. New officers were installed and nominations made for government posts.
During the Milwaukee bay battle two sailors were seriously hurt from premature discharges on the Fessenden and mortar boats. Mottshead will lose a hand. Sayles and Rock suffered burns and other injuries. Several veterans fainted from heat and smoke, treated by Red Cross tents.
Chicago August 31 The American Bar association general council selected Henry Hitchcock of St. Louis as president and William C Wells of Detroit as its own president and lecturer on constitutional law at the University of Michigan The convention will consider the ticket today Jasper Alabama August 31 A lynching mob failed by three votes to lynch Robert Gray after a jail vote to spare him using an empty cartridge box as a ballot box
Topeka Kansas August 31 Governor Humphrey issued a requisition for Dan B Russell Jr treasurer of School District No 12 in Kearney County a defaulter to the amount of 15000 bucks who is thought to have fled to Canada The district issued bonds to build a school house and Russell held the funds then disappeared in the night He was regarded as a trusted figure in the county by Mrs Terry on trial in San Francisco Mrs Terry faced United States Marshal Franks after an earlier courtroom scene Her plea is not guilty and a Sept 12 hearing is set Alfred Broad former Steele Packing treasurer in Grand Rapids Mich was arrested for embezzlement estimated between 10000 and 40000 He denies the charge and says others may be crooked too.
Cardinal Manning has endorsed the striking London dock laborers and urged dock company directors to meet their demands. Gas stokers fear potential union action with the dockmen, risking citywide darkness and retorts neglect amid the unrest.
London August 31 The dockyard laborers committee led by John Burns calls on all London workers to strike Monday unless dock companies concede sixpence per hour for ordinary work and eight pence for overtime from six pm to eight am. A Hyde Park mass meeting is planned Sunday as unions sign the manifesto.
London August 31. Reported agreement between Mr Parnell and Lord Salisbury alters Liberal fortunes. Parnellites expected to support the Tory premier at the next election in exchange for Home Rule concessions and a land law disadvantaging Irish landlords. Open questions remain about the full terms.
Reports from Shanghai describe unprecedented typhoons sweeping over Japan and northern China causing incalculable property damage. Early estimates place drownings at around 5 000 with ten thousand dead in Wakayama district and twenty thousand homeless amid enormous losses.
The British schooner Juniata arrived at Cape Flattery due to calm winds as two crew members reached Victoria. They reported sighting the vessel Rush on July 27 about twenty five miles offshore with seven hundred seals aboard and attempts to hide the catch before seizure.
Lieutenant Tuttle and crew boarded the schooner and seized 100 skins and ammunition. The captain handed a sealed instruction to reach Sitka as a prize. Indians with spears were taken aboard the Rush while the captain steered toward Victoria avoiding capture.
Ohio congressman McKinley visits the executive cottage to urge President Harrison not to call an extra session. The president has not decided if one will be needed, with discussions spanning all angles.
Cedar Rapids reports agitation over a post office appointment at Strawberry Point. Marshalltown notes the fatal injury of John Jensen by a machine shaft. Eldora mentions excursionists injured near Chicago. Farmington records the murder charge against a wife after Samuel Holmes is found dead. Maple Grove sees a fatal gun accident involving a father and his young daughter. Millbank lists Grant county delegates elected for the Democratic state convention at Huron.
Oliver Wendell Holmes quietly passes his 80th birthday at Beverly Farm Mass. Aug 20. He receives letters and telegrams of congratulations from across the country and hosts many visitors.
James S Foster promotes real estate growth tied to statehood and Sioux Reservation opening. He urges buyers to purchase lands now and offers free map pamphlet and price list of lands for sale.
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