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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1888
Page
5
In a disastrous crash in France two express trains collided at full speed, crushing cars and creating an inextricable wreck. Twelve people died and many were injured as the grisly spectacle unfolded in the village. Fire feared to have started earlier in Jatparaguas, New York, while a writer notes a peculiar and awful death in Chicago.
A disastrous accident near Dijon involved two express trains from Marseilles and Turin colliding at full speed. Cars piled atop one another, passengers were trapped, and many killed or injured before rescuers reached them. Police and railway officials reported twelve deaths and numerous injuries with some fatalities occurring before release.
Louis Larsen, a Crane Bros. mechanic at 219 South Jefferson, died in a horrific accident in a Chicago machine shop. While cleaning a large cast-iron hydraulic cylinder with benzine and a candle, the volatile gas ignited, flames engulfed him, and coworkers could not reach him. In about five minutes the body was removed for home burial.
Bellevue town twenty five miles south of DuBuque suffered a major blaze on Railroad Street at six this evening destroying its business portion. Losses are estimated at eighty thousand dollars with forty five thousand dollars insured. Aid from DuBuque arrived by steamer but fire was under control before use.
Farmers near Bismarck fought prairie fires to protect homes and the Northern Pacific depot at Tappéh as grass growth this year hindered prevention. In Vermont a highway embankment collapse north of St Johnsbury killed three workers and injured several others, including a man with a broken leg.
Vienna reports 16 000 people homeless as Danube rises steadily. The displaced seek refuge in the hills while unrest grows across Bohemia amid floods and vacancy. The figure reflects a mounting humanitarian crisis as infrastructure strains under disaster.
Jacksonville reports forty three new fever cases and one death, raising total cases to 338 and deaths to 37. Dr. Fernandez, noted for noble work, is ill, with Mrs Lengle and daughter, plus Mr Tischler among the afflicted. This has been the worst day yet.
Washington dispatch reports Telfair Stockton of Jacksonville Florida says a fever reached Jacksonville via Tampa. He identifies a sick man named McCormick who contracted the illness at Tampa and boarded a train with Blake of Orlando. Blake contracted the fever from McCormick aboard the same carriage.
Telegraph from Washington notes seven yellow fever cases in Tampa with four positive and generally mild symptoms. Other items report Prince Jerome Napleon refusing conciliation offers, a potential royal divorce in Milan, and discussion of Chinese cash production and small currency values in 19th century trade.
Slow but sure work continues as commissioners secure sight signatures for the treaty. At Crow Creek and nearby, Dog Back joins allies, White Ghost withdraws, and Dog Back signs after a persuasive speech. A new paper for late signers will be left at headquarters while officers head to Lower Brule. About 150 supporters canvass relatives and friends, boosting expected success.
It is learned that the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic road will enter West Superior via the Northern Pacific track. The line will extend from the Nedmadji river to the depot grounds on Fifteenth or Sixteenth street. Right of way will be secured at once and trains into Superior are planned by late November.
Miss Ada Postier and Thomas Elford were married on the fair grounds in RoGie Ester, Minn a grand ceremony witnessed by about 5000 people. The event caps a series of fairs at the Southern Minnesota grounds noted as the grandest yet in the region.
Fargo's college directors accept Melletto's offer of a large frame building near the fair grounds with owner awaiting five years for payment. They state the college will open within thirty days from today, signaling a rapid start to operations.
In G Any Dak on September 6 a four year old son of Norman Goat near four miles east of aus aoehile herd cattle was accidentally shot in the temple by a toy rifle. The bullet passed through the brain and lodges on the opposite side. He died three hours later.
The president forwarded to the senate nominations including Charles B. Boyle for chief justice of the Washington territory supreme court, Lt. Col. Amos Beck as assistant commissary general, Major Chaal R. Morgan as assistant commissary general, Capt. Samuel Ff. Cushing as commissary of subsistence, Lt. Col. R. P. Hughes as inspector general, and Maj. George H. Burtop as inspector general. Also noted are remarks on post election conduct, Cork league tensions, a Dublin meeting ban, and a Russian imperial review.
St Paul Grain and Produce reports bids for wheat corn and oats with bids on no 1 hard no 1 Northern no 2 Northern No 2 white oat bids and futures September October and year figures. Hay prices upland prairie and timothy and flax seed and potatoes and egg bids are listed.
Reports show No 1 hard wheat steady for cash and September futures around 9.64 to 9.66 per bushel with old crop positions on track. No 1 Northern and No 2 Northern bids similar for cash and September with limited movement noted amid market activity.
The column lists mixed commodity prices for Wheat Corn and Oats futures with September to May contracts, Park and Tard Fe eigper figures, and Short Ribs. Chicago live stock shows hogs, sheep, and Texans and lambs with various price ranges. A tariff critique follows, with a shoemaker and London family illustrating high living costs and tariff impact.
A Globe-Democrat feature by F. Basset surveys folklore about bees flies fleas gnats ants crickets and the lady bird. It notes beliefs linking bees to souls and luck, weather signs from flies and gnats, ant and cricket omens, and spider lore across England Ireland Germany and Spain with regional quirks and cautions.
Col Robert G Ingersoll argues that poverty necessity and opportunity drive crime. He reframes criminals as victims of circumstances while asserting the honest worker has a right to defend their labor from theft. The interview reflects sharp views on justice and social protection.
Prison officials urge parents to give the boys trades. Only eighty nine of the six hundred sixty convicts received last year in the eastern penitentiary of Pennsylvania had trades when brought there.
A fragment from the Philadelphia Record quoting a back-from-Europe West Ender on duty as something you do not pay unless required. The jagged snippet reflects a public daily page item in a local humor or column.
The Dakota Ruralist commends farmers for gaining party attention to their issues. Watertown Republicans endorse a usury law revenue reforms and a railroad warehouse law, while Democrats pledge farmer-friendly legislation. The piece notes the platform matters more than nominee Geo. A. Mathews of Brookings.
Devils Lake Inter Ocean lauds Judge Gifford noting a wide circle of friends and honest integrity. It contrasts his modest eloquence with lasting character and expresses hope for fair appraisal of his successor's work.
After a thorough canvass of the city it is concluded that Mitchell will poll the full vote of the party for Mathews. The fact that Mitchell was a Gifford town seems to have carried with it some doubt of its loyalty to the Watertown nominee, but this is hardly fair to Gifford or to Mitchell. A nominating convention without any disappointments would furnish evidence that the party had fallen into a dangerous rut.
G A Mathews was the sole capital commission member to vote for Huron and he never voted for another place. While on the council he sponsored the bill for a vote on division and campaigned for division and admission, pledging to continue support until the objective is achieved.
Congratulating Palmer as a decided victory for north and central Dakota. Palmer, a member of the allied group, will return to Sioux Falls with scalps of Pettigrew Grigsby Caldwell and others who claimed the Vermont carpetbagger knew nothing of Dakota politics and was unable to move without county support at Watertown.
The Yankton Press claims to know the Minnehaha delegation's attitude at Watertown, but the record shows otherwise. It stands as the sole paper attempting to justify the outcome, offering a chance for a sharp retort but concluding there is no use.
Aberdeen News notes Caldwell of the Sioux Falls Press has followed every band wagon this summer and now goes afoot with Grigsby. The paper offers little sympathy for Grigsby while lamenting Cal’s eagerness to jump on trends.
Sanborn County Advocate notes that treachery and stubbornness by Beadle and Minnehaha counties helped derail Gifford, despite strong opposition against him from other counties.
Fargo Argus notes Cal. failed to join Watertown’s band wagon yet his friends believe he can hear the music from afar. The item implies skepticism of Cal. joining while preserving the notion of distant influence.
The Sioux in dian commission secured only twenty five signatures at Standing Rock treaty signing. Several signers were former Carlisle Indian School pupils under Captain Pratt.
The advertisement touts SwAyNr's OINTMENT as a medicine free remedy for eczema salt rheum ringworm piles itch sores pimples and all scaly itchy eruptions. It claims a cure for obstinate cases and costs only a trifling sum.
The Minneapolis and St Louis Railway Albert Lea Route announces round trip excursion tickets for August 21 September 1 25 October 9 and 23 to Minnesota Dakota Nebraska Kansas Texas Mississippi Tennessee Indian Territory and eastern Colorado one fare for the round trip tickets valid 30 days from sale. Stop overs allowed in the sold territory. For rates maps and details contact any agent or E A Whitaker Minneapolis Minn G T & P A.
A Parker New Era summary argues Sioux Falls and Huron align with Watertown trends, while Mitchell Yankton and Pierre lag. It urges SD to value real loyalty over hollow lip service and warns against Gugsbyisms or Hughfisms fueling public anger as leaders’ ambitions and vendettas harm state interests.
The Columbia Sentinel describes a Government Railroad Commission visit to the Milwaukee Road aboard an elegant special train. Officials reportedly learned of overhaul needs and faults, while the paper mocks the commission as a farce in its current form.
The Aberdeen News notes George A. Mathews won a council seat in a strong alliance district by a three to one margin. The article mentions Mr. Loucks as president of the territorial farmers alliance and hints at Democratic opposition to the capital commission and a three percent monthly tax, signaling broader political tensions.
Parkston Advance predicts Mathews will win a larger congress majority than any prior candidate. The piece claims the Republican bid will unite southern, central, and northern factions including prohibition and farming groups, envisioning a substantial victory possibly from twenty thousand to one hundred thousand.
Delegate Twomey of Cass says a three man committee from north and central Dakota appointed yesterday selected Mathews as most objectionable to the Gilford forces. We were not as opposed to Gilford as to his district. Mr. Mathews is a young man and will make a good congressman.
The Blaine of the Mills Strugis Limes remarks that Judge Moody, though declining political honors, will guide the Republican party to triumph in Lawrence County this fall. He predicts unity against Doers and mugwumps attempting to disrupt the campaign.
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