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16 Sep 1887
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1887
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text describes a local event with unclear names and places. Readable bits mention a city and possible civic action but key details are not legible.
An outsider cites Dakota territory injustice and urges voters to support division and statehood. The piece condemns federal delays, praises local schools and courts, and calls for a clear Dakota voice in the upcoming election to approve division and admission. It notes Democratic efforts to push admission and thanks local hosts and publishers.
The teachers of Davison county extend sincere thanks for favors shown during the past week. They praise conductor Prof. I Kratz and instructors Profs H A Simons J N Wakefield N L Bras and A S Jones for instruction. They also honor Profs P A Reno P C Eastman and G A McFarland and the board of education and church.
The official Dakota Wheelmen program for the fair lists races starting on the 28th over three days with 14 events. Prizes include bicycles, cash, medals, watches, and gear such as cyclometers, saddles, and caps. A Detroit Free Press excerpt adds color to the event’s appeal.
An advertisement claims chronic nasal catarrh causes varied symptoms and warns many cases lead to consumption. It offers a $500 reward to any case not cured by Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy, which is sold by druggists for 50 cents.
Prof George A McParland addressed a large Baptist church audience Friday night on character in education. He argued schools must mold character, not just knowledge, warning that material success has displaced ideals and citing rising crime among educated youths.
The legislature requires all grain and warehousemen to publish yearly storage rate schedules by September 1 in each town with a warehouse. Penalty for violation is heavy. How many warehousemen have complied with this act?
Peter Magerus of 251 Johnson Avenue Brooklyn testifies to using over fifty Allcock's Plasters a year. He credits them with curing rheumatism each winter and easing pains in the sides and back. His wife, children, and mother in law endorse them as the best remedy, noting back pain relief and a severe cough cured.
Reports from Sr. Tours on September 14th describe a brewing dispute among Chicago railroads that could reshape eastbound passenger business. Local lines may deploy fare cuts to counter Pennsylvania lines and lure tourists toward New York, with the Bee Line expected to set rates between $15 and $17 as conditions dictate.
Winona and Southwestern Railway to build a through line to Omaha. Mason City and Fort Dodge railway, 90 miles, purchased for 1.4 million dollars to join the through route. Syndicate led by William Mac Intyre to start New York negotiations for bonds. 200 thousand dollars cash guarantee deposited. Terminal facilities and shops to be located at Winona.
The Illinois Central Railroad on September 14 purchased eighty feet of Ohio river front from the Cairo Trust Property Co extending south from the depot. The site had long been used by teams unloading at the depot and access was blocked by the trust property. A gravel contractor beginning work on the riverward ground was halted when the sale was completed.
Carl Schurz A Marcus C H Clark Isaac Seligman Adrian Troupe and C M Fry purchased the Buffalo division of the Buffalo New York & Philadelphia railroad under foreclosure. Actual sale set for the 15th in Pittsburg. First and second mortgages totaling 4,000,000 dollars were involved. In a separate note Wissan, Manitoba, Sept 14, the Red River Valley railway funds problem centers on raising 1,000,000 through provincial bonds.
The National Editorial association opens its annual convention in Denver with President C H Jones of Jacksonville Fla to deliver the annual address. In Indiana Wansan the tenth annual Indiana Republican Editorial association convention begins at Riverside park and runs for three days with large attendance.
The Minneapolis community raised 1560 dollars and 25 cents for Mary Sylvester. The injured girl is now pronounced out of danger by her physician.
Washington Viblett died at his cousin's home in San Francisco after a month of critical kidney illness. Bartlett, born in Georgia, arrived in 1849 and printed the first newspaper in the city before switching to politics. He served as San Francisco mayor in 1882 and later as California governor, with Waterman succeeding him.
A dispute over precedence at the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in St Louis pits Illinois as the oldest unit against Wisconsin which claims an earlier June 9 1866 birth. Commander in chief Fairchild and Adjt Gen Gray have supported Wisconsin, sparking indignation among Illinois officials.
Mexico Missouri hosts an ex Confederate reunion with plans to feed up to 20 000 people and queue 1600 at a time at Camp Guibor The Zuaves will arrive by Tuesday with tents from St Louis and thousands of old soldiers to be entertained by 15 carving staff. The event aims to accommodate vast crowds with substantial barbecue provisions and organized shelter.
Cardinal Gibbons states he was not authorized to act as intermediary between Dr. McGlynn and his archbishop. He wrote to Dr. Burtzell without Rome’s endorsement and avoided interceding in the case. He seeks a national university but stayed neutral on location and endowment changes.
A split threatens the National Catholic Total Abstinence Union as Illinois delegates at Ottawa authorize a call for a western convention. The plan aims to form an independent body from western, southwestern, and northwestern unions, arguing eastern leaders are too dictatorial and travel burdensome.
An audience of about 1,500 at Holmes Cine Theater in Brooklyn was panicked when a man yelled fire and then laughed. He was dragged out and clubbed as he lay bleeding, while actors continued performing. He was taken to the police and charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
Land Office at Mitchell Dak August 26 1887 notice of intention to prove residence for final proof to support claim. Hervey Gise Hd 266 for the N 1 4 Section 4 Township 101 Range 1 with witnesses Bailey Samuel M Dianists Elizabeth Hazelton Wilson all of Fountain Town ship Gro Elvenir Register A B Hage Attorney.
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