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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1894
Page
9
In Sioux City Iowa on August 4 two freight trains of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway collided on a bridge over the Sioux river. Several cars derailed and toppled into the river. Trainmen and a number of passengers jumped to escape with minor injuries.
The second day of the A R U convention heard local railroad reports as President Des urged stronger organization. An evening session was to consider action on the Pullman boycott. Separate note: Denver filed incorporation papers for the National Boys league for ages 14 to 21, combining Chautauqua and Christian Endeavor with motto Self Help.
The State Department denies reports of a treaty with European powers to forcibly occupy and keep open treaty ports in China. It confirms using good offices under the 1852 Corea pact to avert war and urges amicable arrangements, noting war shifted from Corea to China lessens the need for action.
George Gould fell from a steam launch named Vigilant during a crossing at the Spit light ship near Cowes Isle of Wight. His macintosh garment trapped over his head as he tumbled into the sea, but he freed himself, maintained buoyancy, and was rescued by Vigilant crew, suffering no lasting harm.
Fire at midnight trapped Cornelius Place family as three older sons upstairs could not escape. Neighbors broke in but smoke and heat overwhelmed the youths. The tragedy follows a rescue of the parents and younger children in night clothing. Watrous Requests National Encampment Review
Full county returns in Tennessee indicate Democratic candidates were elected to the state supreme court, defeating a fusion ticket of Populists and Republicans. The total vote is larger than expected and precise majorities are not yet available.
Miners at Metropolitan Land and Iron Co. push Gogebic range shipments toward 1.7 million tons this season as railroad lines expand. Mesaba prospects rise with Rockefeller and Duluth line work and new surveys. Mrs. French-Sheldon targets Africa colonization while other notes cover records, concessions for gold miners, and a ship of diverse news.
A gang circulated a million dollars in spurious treasury notes with presses and plates seized. Russell B. Hoyt and Samuel Massey are jailed while authorities close in on the remaining members. The plant's location remains a mystery, with Connecticut cited as a possible site after a decade of output. Authorities issued global notes to foreign ports and prepared for possible indictments.
A San Francisco report notes unsafe return of Chinese coolies to the port and trials via habeas corpus, while Diamond Jo company cuts packets except the Mary Morton due to low water. Washington reports Internal Revenue receipts totaling 20,394,661 since June 30, 1894, and New York constitutional convention adjourns with adverse votes on Titus local option and Tucker wage and prison reforms.
Chicago reports W. P. Hall was arrested on inciting riot charges after a mayoral briefing with F. B. Helms a railroader and A. R. U. member. Helms allegedly aided by organization to target a striker’s ally. Troops returned home as First and Second regiments remained near stockyards plus Pullman. Citizens in Brazil, Indiana, pledge protection if Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railway leaves its shops.
Committees representing the strikers in Cincinnati request railroad officials reinstate workers. The action follows A. R. U. and allied strikes with leaders like Debs being softened. President Ingalls promised a Monday reply for the Big Four system.
Word from Omaha reports South Omaha packing houses have recruited a large force of men at Lincoln to replace striking butchers and laborers. They will depart on a specific train this afternoon and arrive around 4 p.m. Strikers have been notified and potential trouble is anticipated.
Juven Neumeister, acting deputy city clerk, was served a claim for 286000 dollars by the Columbian exposition salvage company. The suit alleges the city owes compensation for property damage in Jackson Park caused by mobs and rioters on July 5, when several structures at the World's Fair site were burned.
Philadelphia August 6 A plan for reorganizing the Reading Railroad has been perfected and approved by the receivers and the FitzGerald committee of New York A rehabilitation committee chaired by George A Earle will confer with the Olcott committee of New York next week. Twelve boys rescued from lake raft near Chicago Aug 7 life saving crew pulled them from drifting raft after it broke loose from moorings and capsized.
The advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative from the California Fig Syrup Co. It claims it cleanses the system without weakening organs, cures constipation, and dispels colds headaches and fevers. It asserts medical approval and urges buyers to insist on the genuine product with the company name on every package.
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