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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1895
Page
1
The piece surveys stance shifts over Nicaragua canal, Hawaiian policy, and bimetallism with Pettigrew, Hill, and Carlisle cited. It critiques gold bonds, treasuries, and silver redemption under Sherman law, warning of bank powers and treasury drain while predicting policy resistance.
The Alexandria Herald argues to abolish the office of commissioner of labor and statistics and the engineer of irrigation, and mine inspector. It favors retaining three railroad commissioners with real authority to act, citing proven utility in other states and potential benefits for South Dakota.
The bill grants the United States Treasury general supervision of canal construction through a fifteen member board, with ten appointed by the president. It directs the Maritime Canal Company of Nicaragua to issue 100 million dollars in bonds, of which the US would guarantee 70 million and hold a prior lien and receive 70 million in stock. Support split along party lines with Senators Morgan and allies backing it and Blackburn and others opposing. The measure promises lower Atlantic Pacific freight rates and tighter naval linkages, potentially reshaping interoceanic strategy and alliance terms.
The Argus Leader accuses Pettigrew of endorsing Cleveland's aggressive Hawaiian policy, saying annexation was not the issue while criticizing the administration for suppressing republican government and supporting a bloodthirsty monarchy. The piece mocks the senator's stated reason as unfounded.
Gen J S Clarkson of Iowa argues for free coinage of silver and a bi metallic standard. He says the world commerce needs silver as money and warns that demonetizing silver would force bonds and tax the people. He concludes that prosperity requires silver to restore money's proper place.
Chief Arthur leads a Pacific coast survey as the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers seeks a two thirds vote to call a general strike. Meetings in West Oakland with Southern Pacific officials, delegates from Arizona Oregon and Nevada report executive sessions and secrecy. Debs plans to visit Chicago trials then head to California urging officers not to oppose the engineers if a general strike occurs.
Minneapolis dispatch reports attorney Erwin moves to depose witnesses to prove hereditary insanity in Harry Hayward's family. Named witnesses include J. F. McKenzie at Jacksonville Illinois and several Illinois residents. Additional Wisconsin political and railroad notes follow, including Upham appointments and a Vandalia wreck with fatalities.
Judge Grosscup allows evidence of a broader conspiracy to stop trains and likely halt U S mails, affecting the Debs case. In Brooklyn, strikers offer to return under old terms, while police clash with rioters near Norstrand Ave. A wounded bystander, Michael Madigan, remains in precarious condition.
In Brooklyn Jan 80 Presidents Norton and Lewis were hung in effigy from Union avenue trolley wires at Hamburg and Plushing avenue crossings. People atop tenements threw dead animals and old clothes onto wires while police watched. A battered dummy labeled Old Woman Norton and another marked Lewis appeared on the line.
Washington dispatch reports Postmaster General Bissell plans to retire by Congress end with some saying William L. Wilson of West Virginia may succeed him though no successor is confirmed. Bissell denies resignation rumors and declines comment. The banking and currency committee opens long session on administration bill with multiple amendments and opposition. John S. Johnson wins key skating races in New Jersey.
Denver reports W S Stratton shipped 100 tons of ore from Independence mine Cripple Creek district expected to yield about 1 million dollars at the local smelter. Some ore is rich tellurium valued at 30 thousand dollars per ton. Sioux City news notes Albert Evans an insurance agent was fatally shot in Covington Nebraska by Ollie Hall amid jealousy. all involved are under arrest.
The 25th annual meeting at Shoreham Hotel in Washington opens with leading businessmen present. Key topics include the Baltimore plan for currency, uniform laws, immigration inspection, forest fire prevention, canal projects, rail and telegraph supervision, and remonetization of silver.
John Herman cashier at E W Zander bank on Ravenswood Park Boulevard was attacked while walking to vault with 3000 in cash and 1000 in notes. A second man struck Herman from behind as a companion knocked down Guy Stark. The assailants fled as bystanders aided.
Albany reports a plan by Chancellor Depew and Assembly Speaker Fish to allow lawmakers mileage payments to replace passes. The scheme, backed by railroads willing to honor secretary of state signed certificates, aims to avoid high railroad fares while a bill is drafted. In Denver, stockholders face $250,000 individual liability calls with deadlines and possible extensions. OsHkosu residents oppose a smallpox isolation hospital and threaten dynamite if the facility remains.
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