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Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1888

Page

8

Fraud Digs Up Flawed Washington Aqueduct Tunnel

Washington reports an ongoing probe into the new aqueduct tunnel showing unworkmanlike masonry and loose rubble replacing solid cemented brickwork. Lieut Townsend calls for a full engineers board as Congress weighs a joint inquiry led by Senators Allison and Spooner into alleged fraud and defective construction.

Washington Townsend Lieut. Townsend Congress Allison Spooner

Investigators Probe Redemption Division Fraud at Treasury

Detectives and expert bookkeepers review Treasury redemption division ledgers to determine the extent of a suspected robbery. Only 044 discrepancy found so far, but officials suspect a larger, long running scheme. Mrs Becker repaid 944 alleged stolen. case moved to district attorney with circumstantial evidence awaiting confession.

The Treasury Washington Hyatt

Senate Acts On Yellow Fever Importation And Aid

Senate moves to curb importation of contagious diseases on U S borders and in interstate trade. Call proposes resolving to study remedies and directs academy of science to investigate yellow fever. Conference requested on a House amendment funding relief for yellow fever sufferers.

Senate Washington Call Committee On Congress United States Academy of Science House Edmunds

Nominations sent to Senate for judges and officials

The president nominated George S. Duryea of New Jersey for U S attorney for the district of New Jersey and James A. Moore of Nevada for U S marshal for the district of Nevada. Utah territory judges of probate were named for Millard Beaver and Weber counties. Stahlnecker vindicated by committee after library building materials probe.

Washington Senate George 5. Duryea New Jersey United States District of New Jersey James A. Moore Nevada District of Nevada Territory of Utah James A. Melville Millard County J. R. Wilkins Beaver County K. W. Cross Weber County

Justice Matthews Improving Update From Washington

Mrs. Matthews told a United Press representative that Judge Matthews slept well through the night and had a hearty breakfast in Washington.

Justice Matthews Washington

Secretary rules portrait fan not art, duties apply

Washington Sept 28 The secretary of the treasury decides that a fan with a portrait on one side and view on the other is not a work of art and is subject to duty as a fan. The ruling clarifies classification for collectible items bearing images.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury

Salvo Arrested for Embezzlement in Marienetye Wisconsin

MARINETYE Wis Sept 25 George J Salvo a ticket agent for the Chicago and Northwestern railway was arrested on a charge of embezzling 250 dollars.

Marinetye Wis George J. Salvo Chicago and Northwestern Railway

Philosopher’s quip at Boston merchant’s funeral

In this city a well known Boston merchant, famed for convivial habits and epicurean tastes, died. At the funeral two friends discussed his life. one lamented a shorter span while the other, a former senator and philosopher, noted that a man earns his constitution but makes his own bylaws.

Boston Senate Boston Budsat

Fielden and Schwab Again In Legal Fight

Chicago officials report Fielden and Schwab still have hope for release as their lawyers Solomon and Black study supreme court records. They allege the decree falsely states the defendants were present at the trial and argument. Solomon heads to Joliet with affidavits seeking a record amendment to pursue further relief.

Black Solomon Thejr Relerse Chicago Fielden Schwab W. P. Black Supreme Court Joliet

British Columbia Protest Over American Fishing Encroachment

British Columbia fishermen present a strong memorial to Ottawa protesting American fishermen within three miles of the province. They urge fisheries protection as delay on Behring Sea rights unsettles settlement. A full cabinet meeting will review the issue shortly.

Ottawa Ont DoMinion British Columbia Behring

Massachusetts notes defect in Electoral College timing

Boston Sept 28 Massachusetts department of state calls Senator Hoar's attention to a defect in the electoral college law It still requires delivery of state college votes in Washington on the first Wednesday in January though Congress in 1847 changed the time to the first Monday in January Congress will be asked to remedy the matter.

Boston Massachusetts Department of State Hoar Washington

Judge Thurman to Visit Fort Wayne on Oct 1 Speech

A Columbus committee led by Hon. R. C. Bell and Mayor Charles F. Mahler invited Judge Thurman to Fort Wayne for a campaign speech. Thurman consented and set Oct 1 for the visit with Speaker Carlisle Congressman Mills and Ex-Senator McDonald expected to attend.

Judge Thurman CoLummBts Ohio R. C. Bell Charles F. Mahler G. W. Long Fort Wayne Ind Carlisle Mills McDonald

Big bets on Cleveland election shakeup in Washington

Some time ago Congressman T. J. Campbell of New York offered to bet $10,000 on Mr. Cleveland's victory. A citizen of Iuka Kansas, via Senator Ingalls, accepted the bet, receiving a certified check for $10,000. Campbell has been notified.

Washington T. J. Campbell New York Cleveland Iuka Kan Senator Ingalls Congressman Campbell

Farquhar Renominated by Acclamation in N Y District Convention

Brrraro New York September 28 The Thirty second congressional district Republican convention renominated John M Farquhar for congress by acclamation.

Farquhar Brrraro N. Y Thirty Second John M. Farquhar Congress

Bismarck Claims Diary Extracts Are Inaccurate

Berlin reports Prince Bismarck says Frederick diary extracts contain factual and chronological errors. He notes William I blocked his 1870 access to Emperor Frederick over political topics to avoid discreet disclosures to the British court.

William I Frederick Berlin Reichs Anzeiger Bismarck William

Empress Withdraws Donation to Heine Monument Fund

The Empress of Austria says she admires Heine's poetry but cancels her donation to the Heine monument fund. The withdrawal follows the emperor's request due to Heine's insults to the Hohenzollern line.

Vienna Austria Heine Heine Monument Fund Hohenzollerng

Canucks Have the Same Thing

Victoria officials report city treasurer and city clerk short five thousand dollars. The matter was referred to the city barrister for action.

Victoria B. C

Don Carlos Denies Reconciliation Negotiations

Sept 28 report states Don Carlos the Spanish pretender writes that he is not negotiating for reconciliation. He declares he will not be exclusively a champion of Ultramontanes in the future.

Lonpox Don Carlos

Mountain Patrol Officers Fall From Mangart Precipice

Two officers climbing Mangart mountain in fog lost the path and fell over a precipice. One was killed and the other escaped with only slight injuries.

Vienna Mangart Mountain

Justin McCarthy Denies Chamberlain Claim

Justin McCarthy publishes a strong denial of Mr. Chamberlain's assertion that Irish leaders profited from nationalist agitation. The reply questions the accusation and defends Irish aims.

Justin McCarthy Mr. Chamberlain

Explosion of dynamite on wharf causes great damage

A blast at Artha Gena on September 2 caused eighty cases of dynamite to detonate on a wharf. The explosion inflicted extensive damage but no loss of life was reported.

Maphid Artha- Gena

Ruling Upholds Ursuline Convent Managers Over Madame Alphonse

Judge Stowe favors the Ursuline convent leadership led by Madame St. Gertrude Bishop Phelan against Madame Alphonse and others ousted a year ago. The decision affirms the current administration of the convent in Pittsburg dated September 28.

Madame Alphonse Pittsburg Stowe Madame St. Gertrude Phelan

Garrett's Health Improving In New Jersey

The Times Ringwood special reports Mr Garrett's condition is more favorable with good appetite and weight gain. He sleeps well and walked on the lawn for three to four hours during the day, indicating steady improvement.

New York the ‘Times Ringwood N. J Garrett

Worry and Fret Over Future Weighs on Today

Prentice Mulford in New York argues that excessive planning and worry about tomorrow robs present joy. He warns fretful plans create habits that show on the face and affect digestion, urging a calmer, present-focused mindset.

Prentice Mulford New York

Archibishop Ireland Elevated in St Paul Ceremony

In St Paul the ceremony crowned Bishop Ireland as archbishop of the new archdiocese. The day featured a grand procession with 680 clergy, a pontifical mass, papal briefs, and a pallium presentation. A dinner and city reception followed the rite.

Ireland St. Paul St. Pauh Christain Brothers Mons Bayoux A. Edelbroch Shanley Bryne Gounod Leo VIII Marty J. S. Keane Richmond Bishop Grace O’gorman Grace Holy See Crozier Ryan

Northwestern roads agree to rate increases between Chicago and St Paul

Northwestern roads managers met at Chairman Faithorn's office and agreed to raise transport rates for routes between Chicago and St Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota Transfer, and common points effective October 10. First-class 60 cents, second 60, third 40, fourth 25, fifth 20, A 25, 3B 20, C 17, D 14, E 10. arbitration to decide milling in transit.

Cnicaco Faithorn St. Paul Chicago Minneapolis Minnesota

A Welcome Rain Checks Prairie Fires Across Dakota

A light rain in Jamestown Dakota slowes the prairie fires that had swept a fifty mile wide strip between Jamestown and La Moure. Losses mount as hay and wheat are destroyed regionwide with many fields burned after wheat escaped August frost. Names of about a dozen victims near Montpelier are reported.

Jamestown Dak la Moure Montpelier

Fray Prep: Parties Meet in St Paul for Campaign

Democratic and Republican committees in St Paul meet to map campaign plans. Democrats discuss raising funds and sending speakers, while Republicans hold similar sessions at Drake Block. In Wausau a machinist Albert Clark trapped in a factory belt suffered fatal injuries from a 30 foot throw, with multiple broken bones and internal trauma.

St. Paul Merchants Hotel Republican Committee Wausau Wis Albert Clark

Marriage of Miss Schofield on Governor's Island

Miss Mary Campbell Schofield daughter of Maj. Gen. Schofield married Lieut Avery Delano Andrews at the chapel of St. Cornelius on Governor's Island New York on September 28.

Governor’s Island New York Mary Campbell Schofield

Bank says no loss from gratuity fund forgery

In New York on September 8, the Produce Exchange Bank president and cashier state that the bank will not lose a dollar due to the forgery of the gratuity fund mortgages.

New York Produce Exchange Bank Morgages

Novel heart surgery saves patient life at Paris Academy

A man underwent extensive chest surgery to halt bone disease, with nearly all the sternum and portions of several ribs removed. The procedure, intended to halt disease, succeeded in saving the patient and gave physiologists a new path to study the living heart and great artery.

Paris Academy of Medicine

Harbingers of Health Brightens Stricken South

A Jacksonville Florida telegraph reports improving outlook from yellow fever days with fewer cases and lower deaths. The Sanderson outbreak prompts Dr. Gill and Dr. Neal Mitchell to send physicians and nurses, while guards increase around the city and the Pons family is heavily affected.

Jacksonville Baldwin Raley I. R. and N. Railroad Neal Mitchell Sanderson McClenny Dr. Mitchell Hadley Gill Pons I. J. Pons Judge Belasario

Memphis Quarantine Plan Recommends End of Non Intercourse Rule

The joint committee on quarantine meets to urge city officials end of the non intercourse rule. Inspections of steamboats and railroad trains from infected districts will be strictly enforced under city authorities and board of health supervision. The health board likely to approve.

Memphis Merits Tenn Joint Committee On Board of Health

Fernandina Reports 300 Illnesses and 20 Deaths in Month

Fernandina Florida reports 300 sickness cases and 20 deaths from all causes in the past month. A McClenny dispatch adds three 1c cases and one death.

Fernandina, Fla Fernandina McClenny

Fever Cases Reported Near Jacksonville

A McCleany dispatch from Sanderson nine miles west of Jacksonville notes three fever cases at the locale, involving Col. Frank J. Pons his wife and child.

Jacksonville Fla McCleany Sanderson Frank J. Pons

Health board reports new cases and deaths in Jacksonville

The health board reports 150 new cases with 91 black deaths and 40 white deaths. Cumulative totals reach 2,365 cases and 237 deaths.

Jacksonville Fla

Baseball scores update across major leagues and associations

National League results show Washington no run at New York, Pittsburg blank, Boston 4, Philadelphia 4. American Association games list Cincinnati 6 over Cleveland 5, Louisville 1 over Baltimore 2, St Louis 4 over Athletics 6. Western Association notes Milwaukee, Kansas City 6, and Friday matchups include St Paul at Sioux City and Omaha at Davenport among others.

National League New Yor Washington Pittsburg Boston Philadelphia American Association Cincinnati Cleveland Louisville Baltimore St. Louis Athletics Western Association Milwaukee Kansas City St. Paul Sioux City Omiaha Davenport Detroit New York Indianapolis Chicago Brooklyn Athletic

Sioux City Club Refuses To Play. Game Forfeit

Sioux City refused to play the scheduled game and the contest was awarded to St. Paul by a 1 to 0 score.

Sioux City Iowa St. Paul

Younger Brother Killed in Farm Accident Near Ada

A nine year old farmer's son discharged a shotgun at a home nine miles from Ada Minnesota. The younger brother two years old was instantly killed. The older boy fled and was found at five this morning.

Ada Minn Sept. Ws A. Simmoner

Forged Drafts Shake Ashland Contractor Case

Four forged checks totaling 150 dollars, allegedly signed by contractor Lyman J. Burbank and indorsed by J. A. Wilson, were presented to N. C. Rooney Dr. George W. Harrison and George H. Hopper. Police have not yet caught the forger.

Ashland Wis Lyman J. Burbank J. A. Wilson N. C. Rooney George W. Harrison George H. Hopper

Blake Frank Henry convicted in Lawrence burglary case

K Frank Henry also known as Blake was found guilty at 5 30 p m in Minneapolis on the Lawrence burglary charge and sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary. Six additional indictments against him were pending prosecution.

Minneapolis Frank Henry Blake Lawrence

Lucky Dakota Farmers Harvest Bumper Flax Crop

VOLGA Sept 48 The flax crop yields exceed expectations with ten to eighteen bushels per acre common. Several farmers expect cash income from flax equal to the cost of their entire farms last spring.

Volga

Bears Vandalize Rodentry County Regions

Reports from Sept 24 describe ongoing bear depredations in the northeastern part of the county. Several shores and beehives have been carried off or damaged, with honey missing ascribed to the same cause.

Fanus Wis

Democratic wigwam in Manison At... attached over lumber used

Manison Wisconsin September 28 The Democratic wigwam of this city dedicated by Secretary of the Interior Vilas ten days ago is now under attachment for the lumber used in its construction.

Manison, Wis Vilas

Child crushed under hay wagon in Wisconsin tragedy

A small boy of Anton Linfel dies when a hay load overturns on him in Wisconsin. The accident occurred as he rode from the field. by the time neighbors freed him, he was dead.

BuAck River Fas Wis Anton Linfel Wen Takenu

Pretty woman jokes about aging while river scene stirs thoughts

A witty remark about aging surfaces as a woman admits she dreads the journey to old age. A child named Alice marvels at a muddy river and blurts an odd exclamation about the sun burning the water.

Recording a Protest Turns Deadly in San Francisco

Steve Neal and Billy Warrington of Boss Buckley’s gang enter the Republican county committee rooms and demand vote records. Warrington fires. Neal and Kelly also shoot, mortally wounding Kelly and Neal and Anton Christianson while Donahue is killed and Harrington wounded. Police pursue Tascolt in Chicago and report ongoing crime.

San Francisco Steve Neal Billy Warrington Boss Buckley Republican County Committee Martin Kelly I Warrington Kelly Neal Anton Christianson Donahue Harrington

Police Close In On Tas Scott Murderer of Snell

Cmcano Sept 28 The police are close on the track of Tas scott the burglar who murdered millionaire Amos J Snell last February They report he has been seen in the city this week and a tale says he was placed on a northbound steamer to reach Wisconsin mining country or Michigan upper peninsula Officers have been sent to Escanaba to seize him upon landing The police and all concerned are very reticent

Tascott Amos .J. Snell Wisconsin Upper Michigan Escanaba Ascott Mino Ife China England Amoy Munchausen Dean Swift

Trial acquits 12 year old in Illinois murder case

In Carlinville Illinois Joseph Deitz twelve was acquitted of murdering David Wentland who had killed Deitz's father W H Deitz in a prior quarrel Wentland was shot in Girard after promising vengeance on his deathbed The same date in New York James E Bedell forger was arraigned with further counsel delayed to Saturday

Carlinville Ils Joseph Deitz David Wentland Wentland W. H. Deitz Deitz Girard New York James E. Bedell

Governor Grants New Death-Row Stay for Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson, a colored man sentenced to death for the murder of John Sharp less, has received a further respite from Governor Beaver, extending the execution stay until January 16, 1889, in Harrisburg Pennsylvania.

Harrisburg Beaver Samuel Johnson John Sharpless

Fire at Chicago Driving Park destroys stables

Fire swept a shed at the West Side Chicago Driving Park causing panic among spectators. About 7000 dollars worth of property owned by the Northwestern Horse Breeding association burned before firefighters contained the blaze. No serious injuries reported as horses and equipment were saved and the grand stand remained intact. Ed Corrigan & Co leased the site.

Chicago Driving Park Association Chicago West Side Driving Park Northwestern Horse Breeding Association Ed Corrigan & Co

Wisconsin Central switchman fatally crushed after fall

Dan Callihan a Wisconsin Central Railway switchman died from injuries after being run over by a switch engine in Chippewa Falls. He missed his foothold while attempting to jump on the engine, was crushed below the knee, had both legs amputated at the hospital, and died shortly after.

Chippewa Falis Wis Dan Callihan Wisconsin Central Railway Company Callihan

Fire destroys Island Sash and Door factory in Milwaukee

The Island Sash and Door Company's factory at 588 to 552 Cape Street in Milwaukee was gutted by fire. Estimated loss is $50,000 with only partial insurance. Firefighters from nearly the entire department fought to stop the blaze from reaching nearby lumber yards and coal sheds.

Milwaukee the Island Sash and Door Company Cape Street

Accidental Death During Lip Cancer Procedure

Weston died in Hilisnoro Dakota after entering Dr McLain’s office for a lip cancer removal. Dr McIntyre assisted as chloroform was administered. the patient gasped three times and died before the procedure continued.

Hilisnoro Dak Weston

Fire destroys planing mill and lumber yard in Verdi Nevada

A blaze consumed Oliver Lan Key's planing mill lumber yard and store in Verdi Nevada with losses exceeding 80 000 as fire continued threatening nearby depot and buildings. In Delaware Ohio a separate fire destroyed four buildings causing about 20 000 loss, partly insured.

San In Ancisco Oliver Lankey Verdi Nev Ney Delphos Ohio

Government Won’t Back Hudson Bay Railway Bonds

Ottawa reports a Dominion cabinet member states the Hudson Bay Railway company will not receive a government guarantee for bonds nor further aid. The decision follows a land subsidy granted earlier, with officials deeming the project impracticable for commercial purposes.

Hudson Bay Road Ottawa Ont Dominion Hudson Bay Railway Company

The Effects of Novel Reading on the Mind

A London Spectator paragraph argues that voracious novel reading harms the literary mind like tabloid dram drinking harms the body. It equates overexcited fiction with unhealthy appetite, warns of fatty degeneration of imagination, and calls for a moral shock to expose fiction’s hollowness.

Scott London Spectator

Care of Domestic Animals Across the Ocean

New York readers are urged to imitate London’s humane cat care. The Globe Democrat notes Baroness Burdett-Coutts keeps aging animals at Holly Lodge with regular visits, contrasting such kindness with New York street life for summer cats. It argues even the wealthy should provide home care or humane options rather than abandon felines to the streets.

Abgland America New York Empire City Crank Baroness Burdett-Coutts Holly Lodge Highgate London New York Cor. Globe- Democrat

New Brunswick People Praised For Dignity and Courtesy

Edgar L. Wakeman lauds New Brunswick residents as dignified, kind hearted, and polite. He contrasts them favorably with English and American peers, praising their balance of Old World conservatism and New World virility, noting climate and culture shape their character.

New Brunswick England Hudson Bay Company Edgar L. Wakeman

Invention Lets Purchaser Ride On Non-Transferable Ticket

An Atlanta railroad man unveils a ticket that records the purchaser’s image at sale. The camera captures the traveler, a stamp embosses the edge, and the ticket is non transferable unless another person bears an exact likeness. The device aims to deter sharing and guarantee the holder’s identity.

Atlanta Sony Atlanta Constitution

Panama Canal Red Tape Delays Oil and Gasoline Supplies

The Chicago Herald reports the Panama canal's bureaucratic delays. One instance required sixteen days and 200 miles to obtain lubricating oil for dredges idle at $3,000 daily. Another delay of seven days to acquire five cents worth of gasoline from a basement storage.

Panama Canal

Foreign Guests At Chinese Inns And Meals Observed

The Boston Commercial Bulletin describes Chinese inns on great roads, the crowd around a foreign traveler at meals, and the curious questions and reactions of locals. It notes lodging conditions, rough yard rooms, flickering heat, and modest charges of about 25 cents per night with extras for food and tips.

China Heavenly Union Boston Commercial Bulletin

Saratoga June Sparks Rumor With Ethel White

Dialogue hints at romantic involvement between a man and Ethel White, with the relationship described as established last June at Saratoga. The exchange portrays mounting tension and public speculation within a social circle reported by the New York Sun.

George Ethel White Darling Saratoga New York Sun

Who Colored Him Cleveland's Fishing Tale

The Cleveland Leader reports a tale of a "colored man" who shook hands with the president and claimed rheumatism cure after a fishing excursion. The man is named Patrick Reynolds. the piece raises curiosity about what coloring or preparation made the scene vivid, but does not name the presiding official or confirm details.

Cleveland Patrick Reynolds

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