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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1894
Page
15
Report from Prentice Wisconsin of a major fire in the bark at Prentice Tanning Company prompts aid requests. A steamer from Chippewa Falls is being loaded onto a flatcar for immediate dispatch to combat the blaze in the slab docks.
Japanese diplomat Kurino arrived in San Francisco en route to Washington and offered his view on the China war. He credited Japanese training and naval readiness, criticized Chinese forces, and warned that Japan aims to preserve East Asian peace and balance of power, with Corea autonomy key to that balance.
Special report from Shirei Gen Corea dated Aug 5 describes a five hour battle at Song Hwan where Japanese forces under Osh ima overran Chinese fortifications. About 1,000 Chinese and 70 Japanese were killed. Chinese officers deserted, and crude weapons plus stink pots were used. The report notes brutal methods and war customs of the Chinese and Mongolians.
Inspector Conway uncovers chests with electrical incendiary devices linked to Herlitz Scharff Nelson and other anarchist conspirators. A second small chest holds anarchist literature and a picture from Oscar Neebe's saloon showing the Haymarket pardon. Police expect more evidence as searches continue on the West Side.
WasuineTon August 21 The Senate Finance Committee met briefly and ordered favorable reports on four tariff bills passed a week ago.
In Crookston Minnesota on August 21 Hugh McCullum was killed by Robert Mason after Mason took two horses he had left with McCullum and failed to pay for them. Mason and a partner named Reed escaped and remained at large.
Henry Clews reports a clearing of market doubt with Washington influence waning. He notes rail and bond markets stabilizing as foreign investors buy American railroad securities at low figures and foresee six months of continued recovery and higher prices. The report also mentions a conference agreement on the deficiency bill and a Senate adjournment at 1:40 p m.
Heathcote recalled by strike commissioners to explain the Pullman dispute. Witnesses describe high rents, meager wages at one dollar a day, and arrests of workers. Miss Adams notes rents higher here than elsewhere while Burlington strike cases expose long hours and blacklisting.
Washington Aug 21 The final presidential action on the tariff bill stands between Senate adjournment and the session closing. A quorum may be lacking and daily business will be brief with bills facing no opposition or minimal contest. Democratic leaders push alcohol tax repeal and Supplemental Tariff Bills, while nominations may await no- objection votes. The House awaits Senate and president to adjourn the Congress. Tacoma Fair Opens with Governor McGraw speech as Northwest exhibitors gather across six states and territories. Ex-President Harrison declines comment for publication. Dr Louis Tallman faces kidnapping charges in Chicago.
Aug 20 report says a jani tor at the union depot uncovered a sheet iron dynamite bomb about a foot long and two inches thick with a partially burned fuse, indicating an attempted explosion. Also Aug 20 fire in Cavallier N D livery barn killed ten horses including a prized trotting stallion. Populist movement grows as 300 West Superior coopers form a People's party club and pledge to unite with other unions for upcoming elections.
Will become a nun. Helen Martin daughter of United States Senator Martin of Kansas has entered St Marys Catholic academy Leavenworth to pursue religious life after recently converting to Catholicism.
Aug 18 reports show receipts of $115,013.64 in one day bringing three day total to $276,372.23 as collectors process tax payments in PrrrspurG.
Kansas City union switchmen called a meeting for October 22 to replace the defunct Switchmen's Mutual Aid association and form a national organization. In Evanston 1,800 U S troops staged a sham battle under General N A Miles, drawing over 40,000 spectators.
A Great Northern Railroad earnings statement shows gross receipts of 2 635 668.61 dollars for the six months ending June 30 in Minnesota. Tax paid amounts to 75 340 dollars, down 896 203.15 from the prior year period with taxes reduced by 26 629.33.
A vintage ad touts the health benefits of pure liquid fig syrup, claiming it eases headaches fevers and constipation. It emphasizes that only the California Fig Syrup Company’s product is genuine and warns against substitutes.
The Sundry civil appropriation bill moved from Capitol to the White House and is expected to be signed before Monday evening to prevent any lapse of appropriations. Harvest excursion rates announced for Ciuraco with runs on Sept 11 20 and Oct 9 at one cap plus 2 dollars round trip. Sherman King killed by lightning near Pierre S D while on a load of hay along with his horses and a burning hay stack.
Aug 20 report from Phillips Puittuips Wisconsin notes rebuilding is progressing with over 200 builders, many of them temporary workers, already up and more starting daily this week.
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