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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1895
Page
6
Couriers report a battle between Gov Moseley and 200 Tidian insurgents in Tishomingo Oklahoma. Six killed eight wounded as armed officers and deputies swarm the Chickasaw capital amid a declared special legislative session. White residents flee the upheaval.
A proposal by Capt. Alex McDougall suggests carving a new state named Superior from portions of Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan. The territory would lie north to Canada west to the Mississippi and south to the Wisconsin counties’ line, housing the Vermilion Mesaba and Gogebie iron ranges with rich trade access and a strong Republican leaning to gain congressional support.
Washington special reports internal revenue officials refuse to release statements on income tax returns. Blunders in telegraphic reports misstate totals, include non taxable and exempt returns, and mislead on overall numbers. A large portion of subjects may have filed no returns, foreshadowing litigation and trouble ahead.
Alexander Wilkie, late cashier for W D Matthews & Co in Toronto, is missing and believed to have embezzled at least 40000 dollars from his employers. Other dispatches report Lutheran Hymns revision in Springfield, Armistice delays, Umra Khan armistice request denial, and British prisoner releases in Calcutta. Additional notes cover Berlin rumors, Prince Li, and Washington railway mail service leadership.
A report to the Second Assistant Postmaster General shows total mail pieces distributed in March 1895 rising in major cities. Philadelphia leads with about 2,000,000 more items, followed by Cleveland 1,650,000 and Chicago 883,000, signaling broader service-wide prosperity.
Washington report notes many liable taxpayers have not filed their income returns. Officials expect widespread penalties up to 50 or 60 percent. Internal Revenue officials are instructed to issue notices of cause and proceed against noncompliant filers. All 1894 returns must reach Washington by May 15.
Washington special reports copies of a petition seeking a rehearing of the income tax questions were handed to Supreme Court members. Attorney General Olney and ex Senator Edmunds were in court representing the Government and appellants respectively. A decision on the petition is expected Monday. The Government opposes reargument of any specific issue. if granted a full reargument is urged. The sole point approved by the Gov ernment is the exemption of incomes from state and municipal bonds. The rent exemption is challenged as a potential restitution claim for wartime taxes.
A Shanghai dispatch says a proclamation in the emperor’s name declares the empire finished and unable to govern, with corrupt officials. it sparks excitement and hints at rebellion, though suspected to be the work of secret societies. Washington notes doubt and fears swift revolts as peace ends may swell anti dynasty forces.
In Barcelona a bull leapt into the crowd during a bullfight. Spectators were injured in the stampede. Guards shot the animal, killing it and one spectator. The show resumed after the incident.
Washington dispatch says President Cleveland, returning from Woodley, filed his income tax with Internal Revenue Collector Miller. He reportedly includes official income, leaving constitutional questions to officers. Estimates place his net worth between 4 and 8 million dollars, with past deals in Oak View, Chicago gas, and railroad speculation credited to boosting his fortune.
The Havana report says Gen. Maceo has been captured and Gen. Crombet killed after the Palmarito battle. Spanish forces routed 2,000 rebels at Valmarito as 8,000 troops held firm. Defeat ends major Cuban uprising, with Maceo slated for imprisonment and possible garroting.
A six story building at Bay Miller and Sixth in Cincinnati burned, wiping out the National Law Company works and stock. The warehouse suffered total loss with $125,000 insurance. adjoining saw company buildings were saved. The fire doomed the Woodrough & McPearline plant, part of the National Law Company, led by president Geo N Clemenson of Middletown New York.
A cyclone struck Frank Goodin’s house three miles west of Cherokee Kansas destroying the structure and injuring Mr Goodin with a dislocated neck while Mrs Goodin was trapped under debris and saved by neighbors. Several nearby farmhouses were demolished but no others hurt.
Secretary Carlisle expressed interest in taking part in the Kentucky campaign if official duties permit. Details on when and where he would speak were not yet arranged.
In the Inchmaven house, Jerry gains charm and sudden shy awareness as Capt. Bellenden and Cecil Raymond vie for attention. The dinner scene reveals Bellenden’s tension with the lively heiress while granny watches, and a letter hints at a future return to Kincraig and more shooting with kin.
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