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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1893
Page
11
The Herald reports Secretary Herbert plans to expand the navy with more ships, estimating 21 million dollars to finish the 42 vessels built or building. He will outline a policy and two programs showing total vessel types and recommended appropriations, aiming to return to wartime strength without drastic changes.
Reports from Washington on August 1 quote early arrivals, including Representative Geary of California, predicting possible repeal of the Sherman Act or its silver purchase clause. Democratic platform lines are cited as staunch support for major tariff changes and a radical reshaping of schedules to follow. Senator Hansbrough comments on congressional session aims and cautions that prosperity hinges on President Cleveland’s broader economic policy.
New York August 1 The Behring Sea case arbitration enters regular sessions at the foreign ministry as the arbitrators seek a compromise solution. They are expected to limit pelagic sealing to prevent fur seal extinction while denying full American property rights in the herd. Damages remain a prolonging issue as talks continue. Senator Morgan has altered his departure date, moving to August 19, with uncertainty about his ability to attend.
Official returns show a marked rise in cholera across Russian territories. From July 16 to July 22 Podolia reports 166 cases and 35 deaths, Oral 24 cases and 91 deaths, Topla 77 cases and 19 deaths, Moscow 72 cases and 21 deaths, with smaller outbreaks in Niatka Kazan Riazen Oofa and Sim-Dleersta.
London reports Naples recorded 292 cholera cases and 197 deaths from July 20 to 28, with a daily average of 37 cases and 17 deaths. On July 22, 45 new cases and 24 deaths were logged, with numbers trending downward afterward.
Reported bank troubles include the Commercial Bank of Cottage Grove Oregon failure, Akron Savings Bank suspension tied to Citizens Bank closure, and Wyandotte County Bank at Upper Sandusky Ohio placed in receivership. Officials say assets cover depositors multiple times. A separate note discusses a self financed eight month European trip by a single income woman.
A district visitor praises Wilkins stories as bright and simple for the ill and ignorant. They are accessible to the most illiterate and fatigue-free for invalid listeners, making them ideal for a broad readership.
In Ashland Wisconsin union and non union workers fought at lumber docks. About twenty arrests occurred as non union crews were driven from Shores dock after union pressure for fifty cents an hour. One shot non fatally wounded several injuries reported. Riot at Mesaba mine in Duluth area follows wage delay with four ringleaders jailed.
Topeka report says idle Colorado workers stream into Kansas with many depredations along Santa Fe and Union Pacific lines. Homes broken into valuables stolen in towns and countryside. Tramps and burglars prey east of idle labor, including a tram p shot Santa Fe agent in Safford and fled, leaving a dangerous wound.
Thomas Feeney, a wealthy Rochester money lender, was struck at Franklin and Main at 11:15 p.m. and left in critical condition at St. Marys hospital. An unknown assailant reportedly aimed to kill with a stone to the eye, then fled in a road cart after stamping and kicking him. A resident heard groans and saw a man exit the cart as the horse reared. The motive appears to be revenge for a prior business deal.
Mrs Lucille Rodney and her husband G B Rodney with W W Holliday arrived in Chicago from Galveston after a wager of five thousand dollars. She wore eight pairs of shoes and averaged 23 miles daily, having started May 16 and reaching Chicago on August 1. In Chicago, an unknown man reportedly fell overboard from the whaleback steamer Christopher Columbus near Racine at 8:40 p m during the return trip from Milwaukee. a search failed to find him as nearly 4 000 passengers were aboard.
May Seymour, keeper of a disreputable house, reported a robbery in Chicago on August 1. A casket containing diamonds worth $3,500 was taken and police were asked to locate Jesse Stevens, an inmate, and a young man seen with him shortly before the theft.
Washington August 1 The appointment of Robert H Barclay to the post of superintendent of the Tenth division railway mail service fills the vacancy caused by Norm an Perkins removal. Barclay serves as chief clerk with headquarters at Helena and the appointment follows Postmaster General Bissell's direction ending Perkins appeal.
August signalizes record low pricing at Champeny Bros with a month long sale. Dry goods garments groceries and accessories are offered at deep discounts including 33 inch Pongee Lawn 12 per yard White Goods 10 14 and 19 cents Canton Cloth 124 per yard Egyptian Dimity 18 cents Parish Sateen 25 cents cream French Sateen 33 inches wide 33 cents and more. Bedspan undergarments hosiery and shirts feature reduced rates. Portieres curtains and draperies are sold regardless of cost. portieres at 2 75 per pair. Gents furnishing items shirts neckwear hose and handkerchiefs also marked down. Specials emphasize value over cost with broad assortment and rapid turnover. Champeny Bros.
The Bargain House of C. W. Gillis touts low prices on buttons suspenders and fine silks. It emphasizes cash sales and avoids credit to keep prices down while promising savings for customers with a wide range of sewing goods and ready embroidered neckwear.
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