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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1888
Page
5
The fever daily tally hits 156 new cases in Jacksonville for the 24 hours to 6 pm, with 20 deaths and a total of 1,203 cases and 153 deaths to date. Medical staff work at capacity. new nurses limited to recovered individuals. Merchant H. Granthall has died.
Four cases of yellow fever are reported in Galveston with a health officer's denial. The governor's secretary travels to Galveston to investigate as concerns spread about New Orleans and quarantine policy remains unchanged.
Senate, by unanimous consent, passes a resolution to provide 100000 dollars for relief of yellow fever sufferers in Florida and elsewhere under the president. Meantime reports from Tennessee and Georgia describe fever deaths near Wat Hatchie, refugees arriving in Atlanta, and the Hendersonville condition of Jacksonville refugees with few cases and two deaths.
A Texas cattle fever outbreak alarm spreads from Mount Vernon Ohio to neighboring farms after Joseph Beers imported Texas cattle from Arkansas for breeding. A local veterinary surgeon confirms Texas fever and warns several nearby herds show strong symptoms, prompting Knox county authorities to act to stamp out the scourge.
In Republic Michigan on September 20 three men A Damradt P Labeau and E Butler were seriously injured when dynamite caps exploded in a burning Republic Iron company warehouse. The building was badly wrecked and the cause of the fire remains unknown.
The Star reports no ill health in Europe for Senator Stanford. A letter from Mrs. Stanford says he is in excellent health and will return in about two weeks to actively join campaigns in California Oregon and Nevada.
Worcester residents James A. Teneyck and James A. Kennedy signed articles and posted funds to row a quarter mile sprint on Lake Quinsigamond next Saturday afternoon for a $25 prize.
A quoted urging to avoid excessive worry about the morrow and its imagined problems. The piece argues worry robs today’s joy, ages the face, and harms digestion, warning against cultivating a habit of fretfulness.
Official returns announced to the press show Burleigh with 79.51 percent, the largest Republican total in Maine. Nam's vote totals 61,018, about 5,000 less than Hancock in 1880 and 18,000 less than Plaisted in 1880. Republican senate chosen unanimously and 125 of 151 in the house. County officers favor Republicans with 96 of 91 voting for. J. H. Manley signs as Republican State Committee chairman.
James Langdon Curtis issues his acceptance letter for the American party presidential nomination. He endorses the Washington convention platform calling for immigration limits with a $100 tax, 21 years residence to vote, public land preservation, technical schools, anti trust measures, restricted flag display to American states and nation, savings banks, restored shipping, citizen business leadership, and arbitration over force. Curtis argues only the American party offers national unity.
In Washington on Sept 20 the committee order withholding the Chinese exclusion bill from transmission was laid over to tomorrow. Sherman’s Canadian resolution also delayed. A joint resolution allocating 100000 dollars for yellow fever victims was passed. Arkansas’ Mr. Jones prepared to address the tariff debate as the House resumed conference on sundry civil appropriations.
Washington Sept 20 The senate debated a foreign affairs resolution to withhold the Chinese bill from transmission to the house. The bill had already been signed by the speaker and the president pro tempore, and shortly after the resolution was offered it moved toward the house. If the enrolled bills committee does not delay it, the bill may go to the president tomorrow evening.
New York Sept 20 Congressman Bourke Cochran said he will not seek another term. He called running for Congress too expensive and said he depends on his growing law practice for income. He is not a candidate for re election. The Paris Exposition commission invites packing and canning centers to join the Oct 7 Chicago meeting for next year’s Paris exhibit. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee referred the Canadian retaliation bill to a standing committee after informal talks.
American champion William Rowe plans a three race series against Ralph Temple for the bicycle championship but refuses to race on Cheltenham beach Chicago board track where Temple excels.
The article notes London has fewer inhabitants per house than other large European cities while Vienna is stated to have five times as many. It mentions a soldier removing his cap while speaking on the telephone to show respect to a superior. It also cites gender details about New York gold workers, noting a woman among beaters and no men among cutters.
The Dakota Republicans denounce Congress for delaying statehood as undemocratic and denounce the Democratic administration in Washington. They praise Garfield and Morton, demand admission of North and South Dakota, support agricultural reform, fair taxation, revision of revenue laws, tariff reform, and local option to ban the saloon. They condemn pensions delays for Union veterans and advocate fair transportation, anti-monopoly laws, and welcoming immigrants while preserving native industries.
Spokane Falls Washington September 20 2 a m fire broke out in the rear of the Bozton store. After half an hour the flames were checked but water damage was heavy from a new stock arrival. The Cottage hotel on Main street burned next prompting a call to armed patrols. The loss is estimated at 50000 with 20000 insured and both fires are suspected arson.
Lonp ox Sept 20 The Persian shah plans a westward trip limited to Russian domains as Britain fears Russian strength in Western Asia. Queen Victoria distrusted the previous visit and London hosts warned of English weakness versus Russia. The Viceroy of India remains tasked to show Persian rulers Britain's might, yet Russian progress unsettles the balance.
A train carrying recruits returning from Schuitz manoeuvres collided with a flight train at Meppen. Four soldiers died and many were injured as twelve railway cars wrecked. The accident was blamed on disturbed switches. Lovett Cameron writes of Manyemas hospitality and a near killing of Livingstone.
The United Cotton Spinners association executive committee says owners controlling 15,000,000 of 29,000,000 spindles favor short time work to defeat Liverpool and New York corners. Further circulars inviting routes have been ordered to be issued.
The Ha Guy reports Parliament opened with sickness keeping the king away. Premier Vankarnbeck read the speech noting Holland's friendly foreign relations, satisfactory finances, and no tax increase. Irish bishops work quieting Nationalist agitation per Rome correspondent Persico to the Vatican.
William Bo hann of Rockaway was sentenced in Long Island City to twenty six years and eleven months at hard labor for gouging out his wife’s eyes. He faced two counts with fourteen years and six months on the first and twelve years five months on the second.
A syndicate of English and German capitalists led by Charles H. Goldbeck seeks control of all Philadelphia breweries. He confirms negotiations but offers no details. The plan includes hopes to acquire breweries in Brooklyn Baltimore and Boston.
A yet unknown swindler forged bills of lading to obtain drafts on eastern houses, defrauding Busey’s Bank Urbana for 2500, J W Helm Danville 24500, and Gillette Ball 85150 before vanishing. In Mason City Iowa on Sept 20 the Democrats nominated H H Reque president of Decorah’s Norwegian Lutheran college for congress.
Editorial argues President Gosgeland failed to fulfill civil service reform pledges in his first term. It questions what his second term would bring without incentive to perform, warning that he would fall under the spoilsmen’s influence. Cleveland editorializes on political risk and patronage.
A bill in equity filed in the United States circuit court by Union Trust of New York seeks foreclosure of consolidated mortgages on the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railroad. The bonds total about 18 million dollars with first liens on over 800 miles of road. Mercantile Trust named as trustee. Missouri Pacific named as co defendant due to possession under a 1880 lease. A receiver is requested, hearing set before Judge Brewer in St Louis on Sept 25.
Sixty seven Meagher Irish Brigade veterans gathered for Antietam anniversary dinner at Rogers Chop House. Maj Haverty presided as officers pledged their lives and sacred honor to secure Canada’s annexation to remove all British flag remnants from the United States. Sergeant Granger, a former Meagher captain, spoke in support of the resolution.
In Anoka Minnesota the Fourth district Republican convention nominated Captain S B Snider after the first ballot gave him 56 votes to 28 for John P B Rea. Snider was declared the unanimous nominee and the convention adjourned.
Keokuk Iowa September 20 The tri state Democratic barbecue drew over 20000 visitors from Illinois and locals with speeches in the afternoon and evening by John J Seerly of Burlington Democratic candidate for Congress and W Lehmann of Des Moines The event stood as one of the largest demonstrations in Iowa political history
John Menowski of High Bridge was jailed by Deputy Sheriff Ellerman on charges of assaulting a 12 year old girl named Kragikowsky. He was examined by Justice Smyser and held on $2,000 bond for trial. The girl reportedly was kept prisoner in a box car overnight and was found wandering the tracks the next morning in critical condition near Dee.
Allan Anderson of Scotland South Dakota was found guilty of bigamy and sentenced to three years in the state penitentiary. He had remarried Alyina Jacobs in the spring while his only wife and children lived in New Jersey. His first wife attended and assisted in the conviction.
The Iowa Universalist state convention meets in Waterloo with a large attendance of ministers from Iowa and adjoining states. Officials anticipate this to be the largest and most interesting convention yet held.
The fifth annual fair of the Southern Minnesota Live Stock and Fair association is in session in Mankato. Exhibits are numerous and varied as participants set up items despite cool weather. The Union Labor party endorsed Col. P. W. McManus, Republican nominee for Congress, at its district convention.
In Eau Claire Wisconsin on September 20 the special election produced a 1000 vote margin for low license amid 2600 total ballots. Supporters of high license stayed away while saloon interests campaigned through the day.
Maj A B Watson a prominent capitalist of Grand Rapids, Michigan, collapsed and died at 11 p.m. on a car platform at the depot as he prepared to depart for Chicago. The report notes his prominence and sudden death on a transit platform.
A list of names and counties outlines the Republican Central Committee members. The roster includes Iarrison Allen Cass George R farmer Miner J McCumber Richland W M Smith Aurora C M Harrison Beadle McCoy Brown J Maggart Cass B J Budd Codington Alex Hughes Burleigh ht E Wallace Stutsman V red Snorr Benson G W Stafford Day A Dodge Grant T Stoward Spink J McManima Slughes J Y Sarles Trails John Mennett Barnes W Coe Morton P J McLaughlin Grand Forks John A Percival Ramsey John L Turner Bon Iiomme VT Mentzer Davison O5 Pendar McCook D W Driscoll Walsh J E Booker Pembina 45 A Sherman Minnehaha Seth Bullock Lawrence Kirk G Phillips Lawrence A J Pruitt Potter I A Sebring Eddy William G Lockhart Dickey William T Coach Pennington A O Ringsrud Union J L Baldwin Hand Frank Parsons Hamlin Jacob P Hager Bottineau P McHugh Cavalier A W Howard Yankton
Mr. Mortill of Kansas offers a House resolution asking the secretary of the interior to report any truth to alleged charges against the Sioux Indian commission. The resolution cites editorials from the St. Louis Globe Democrat and the New York Tribune accusing bulldozing and intimidation and seeks details on methods used in dealings with the Sioux. It was referred to the Indian affairs committee.
Carland and Crofoot, once bitter rivals for admission to the West Point military school, now sit together on the bench of the supreme court in Dakota. Judge Carland of Sioux Falls and Judge Crofoot, newly appointed to Aberdeen, share a long history of competition and later become colleagues under the same judicial umbrella.
Grand Parks VPion dealer praises Mayor Griggs for forbidding gambling devices on streets during fair week to uphold the city’s respectability. A separate note mentions prohibition of certain activities on the fair grounds but allowed within private venues. Street pedestrians hear party shouts advertising a wheel game on Pir d street.
The 1885 territorial law bars nonqualified electors from caucuses and primary meetings in wards or precincts where delegates or candidates for public office are selected. Violators are guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to legal penalties.
The piece notes that the omnibus bill shaped by a prominent figure remains in limbo as Dakota admission claims are not considered this session. Brown County Democrats tout this as the democratic method of admission.
Local officials accused of betraying party principles triggered a fusion ticket in Lawrence County. The move risks defeating the Republican candidates as Cass County faces fallout from the split.
The Mitchell Dental Parlor announces relocation to 3a street, one block west of Alex Mitchell Hotel and two doors west of Climpeny block. Dr. Dia will be available. services promised as first class with money back guarantee if not represented. Teeth extraction offered with claim of pain free work. Free consultations and references available at any bank. GEO. P. DIX & DAUGHTER invite advance appointments.
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