07 Jan 1893
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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1893
Page
1
A long inaugural address urges funding for veteran homes, ballot reform, and exhibit needs for the Columbian exposition. It warns lawmakers to secure land grants, manage military reservations, and adjust tax collection while praising South Dakota’s growth and lawfulness.
Lamont distances himself from any meddling claim about Grover Cleveland in Democratic states sartorial disputes. He asserts Grover has not thought of interfering and defends party unity amid factional tensions.
The report covers the start of congressional business with private pension bills in the House after adjournment, while the Senate discusses appointments, election certificates, and preparations for inaugurations. It notes Daniel S. Lamont as postmaster general nominee and mentions legislative dialogue over presidential electors and state contests amid party tensions.
The official canvass of the recent election in Oregon shows totals for several candidates and electors. Names appear garbled but figures include 49,0 for one entry, 1,403 for another, 43,575 for a third, 2,281, and 85,813 for an electoral tally.
The Board in estimate and apportionment completed the New York City budget for 1890. The city will appropriate 934,414,164 for the next year, about one tenth of federal spending, with real and personal property valued at 1,270,000,000 and a net increase of 54,100,020. The tax rate remains 9.85.
Reports from Mesa, Col and nearby towns claim a revived gold rush after rumors that lands along the Rio Sunnan and San Juan opens to mining. Prospectors allege government and corporate maneuvers favor large firms, with claims of widespread open ground and a potential bloody clash if delays persist. Some observers call the El Dorado fever the richest field seen, drawing engineers and merchants away from shops to pursue claims.
The Gallia Captain Ferguson explains that the Umbria lay damaged but secure in water when the Gallia approached. He states weather was rough, the Gallia rolled heavily, and after signaling other ships he decided to proceed westward, believing the Umbria could handle the situation and that her condition was not immediately dire.
On January 4 in New York the Rev Edward McGlynn spoke to a large audience at Cooper Union about his anti poverty and single tax doctrine. He avoided references to Archbishop Corrigan and stated he would continue lecturing on humane poverty and reform.
Reported unrest at Reading with friction between company staff and Brotherhood of Railway workers and allied unions. Claims the company plans to dismiss or relocate workers. tensions rise as engineering credentials and recent hires are scrutinized amid upcoming shakeups. Also noted is a separate item about a former missionary in St. Louis facing trial at the Southern Methodist Church conference for alleged military wrongdoing.
Fragmented report describes a proposed substitution in a joint resolution on silver bullion purchases. It mentions Motherson, Hart er of Ohio, and a plan to delay purchases until an international agreement fixes coinage silver price with major powers. Includes criminal justice notes on Sylvester Wilson and Senator Kenna with brief court references.
Reports say a spring extra session is unlikely. President elect Cleveland and Speaker Crisp have not released statements. A House Ways and Means subcommittee will study treasury conditions, possibly delaying any decision until February.
A Washington dispatch reports that President Harrison, the treasury secretary, and the secretary of state are poised to issue a presidential proclamation curtailing Canadian railroads in bond shipping through U S ports. The move would retaliate against Canadian freight advantages, with support from Senators Frye and Cullom and discussions with Canadian lines via the Canadian Pacific. The impact would target current discriminatory practices and could reshape cross-border commerce.
The Umbria arrived New York harbor after a long drifting voyage due to a broken shaft. Passengers endured a slow, stormy passage with other ships aiding the disabled liner. Captain McKay restricted access until health clearances, while boats from Bohemia and Muntansett offered assistance.
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