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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1894
Page
7
The Mitchell Capital notes subscription and advertising rates, with postal and address change instructions. A circulation blurb appears alongside a news brief from February 9, 1894, discussing tariff debates, Quay’s resolution, Cleveland’s Hawaiian policy, Pickler’s stance on the income tax, and Duluth mayoral election results influenced by free ore voting.
The text argues Reed’s tariff speech will become a key campaign document in the upcoming congressional election and urges retirement of any Democratic representative who voted for the Wilson bill.
Defense in the Coughlin case is near completion with a few witnesses left. Judge Wing granted a one day adjournment for defense to review evidence and due to illness. The defense weighs whether Coughlin should testify and if portions about Burke and O Sullivan should be omitted. Mrs. Coughlin guides the decision with help from her husband. Also notes on San Antonio bull fights with Ponciano Diaz and Mexican bulls and a later brief update from the Indian Bureau denying an Apache outbreak reports.
In Duxbury Captain Lewis won the mayoral race by six thousand one hundred and ten votes to Jensweld who took three hundred and ten. The city council also went Republican with Jensweld carrying only one precinct. The mayor resigned in Worcester City, Massachusetts, on February fifth, triggering a sensational development as the resignation was accepted by the city council.
The House, by party vote, approves McCreary resolution censuring Minister Stevens, backing Cleveland, and opposing annexation or a protectorate over Hawaii. The vote ends 177 to 75 on second roll call after initially failing to meet quorum. Senate action seen as part of broader tariff and appropriation debates.
Torpedo boat destroyer and five latest torpedo boats left Pernambuco on February 8 for the south, likely bound for Bahia to join President Peixoto's fleet in preparation for a forceful move on Rio de Janeiro.
Delegates from 0 states gathered at the Forest City House in Cleveland to organize the National Dairymen's association. The group aims to disseminate information and improve dairymen's interests nationwide.
Paris reports a retired French naval officer has devised a rifle that can fire two kinds of explosive bullets. The rounds possess immense penetration power and weigh 1,200 grams for a hundred bullets.
In Des Moines Iowa February 8 Senator Perrin introduced a joint resolution in the legislature congratulating Hawaii on the first anniversary of its independence and directing transmission to President Dole by Governor Jackson.
At Culbertson Montana a Great Northern agent James Skinner, 33, was murdered at midnight to hide the crime. Skinner, respected local official for four years, had recently been harassed with threats and armed for protection. Saloonkeeper John Rogers had entrusted Skinner with $350. robbers likely sought Money as motive.
A Topeka bulletin warned that the Dalton gang seeks another Coffeyville raid within two weeks. Southern Kansas towns fear attack as Coffeyville mobilizes with four 25 man companies, armed and posted for defense. townsfolk stock Winchester rifles and revolvers for immediate action if the threat materializes.
A Honolulu steamer report claims Japan will restore Hawaii's queen to the throne with President Cleveland's approval. The Japan Daily Herald editorial says Emperor's telegram to Cleveland confirms intent and suggests sailing three or four Japanese warships to Honolulu to demand restoration and protect Japanese residents.
Fire destroyed W L Elwoods stock barn beyond fire department reach. One hundred forty seven Percheron and trotting horses perished, plus about one hundred tons of hay. The incident occurred in Kath His district on Feb 8.
In Curacao and New York on February 8 a sustained bear market pushed wheat prices lower with panicky selling. Traders noted weak cables, good weather, and ample receipts as the core bearish factors. Pardridge emerged as a large buyer but the overall mood remained demoralized and prices dipped below prior May lows.
Berlin reports reveal Emperor Wilhelm II urged the Russian treaty as essential, warning war with Russia within three months if rejected. The czar backs the agreement, and officials fear publication could provoke political risk. In Wisconsin, Judge Wyman announces candidacy for the Sixth Judicial District, with Judge Morrow seeking reelection. Republicans avoid a convention while two possible contenders loom.
In Mt Horeb Wisconsin twenty one students were expelled from Mt Horeb academy after attending a bil masque. A professor called a student a liar during the inquiry and the student had the professor arrested. The trial is postponed as the village reacts with agitation.
The House committee on public lands refuses to report favorably a senate bill that would dedicate part of public land sale proceeds to schools of mines. A looming clash between the Western-leaning Senate and House over land legislation appears likely, with senators aiming to attach land bills to appropriations and press multiple measures to benefit their constituencies.
Washington February 7 The court of appeals reserved judgment on Judge Bradley's order in the Palmetto liquor trademark case. Commissioner of Patents Seymour had refused to register the state brand, and the appeals court reversed Judge Bradley on the state of South Carolina's bid, sending the matter to appellate review.
Lonxpon Feb 7 The Sierra Leone governor confirms a fresh engagement on the frontier with France. Six men were killed and both sides suffered losses as French forces attacked a British unit composed mainly of natives. Pall Mall Gazette urges France to settle the issue promptly amid ongoing tensions. Also Ashland Wis Feb 7 reports that settlers on Red Cliffe Indian reservation lands face new Washington orders blocking white entry to reservation lands.
Minneapolis reports private elevator wheat stock at 918000 bushels, down 82000 from last Monday, with Minneapolis and Duluth totals at 23946060 bushels and Minnesota Dakota country elevators at 6055000 bushels. Northwestern aggregate stands at 30001060, a weekly drop of 220766. North Dakota’s school fund exceeds 1700000 with 116000 annual income. logging near winter end in Washburn with output down a third. yacht Florence arrives safe in New Orleans after wreck rumors, left Holland Michigan Sept 30, sails to Biloxi next.
Scored Historian Bancroft of San Francisco is expelled by a unanimous vote from the Society of California Pioneers for alleged untruthful statements about four pioneers. Resolutions denouncing Bancroft were adopted. In Tangier, General Martinez Campos meets the Moroccan sultan who pledges exemplary punishment for the Riffs, the first public speech by a sultan in centuries.
The steamer Westhall under Captain Crosby rescued Captain Wheaton and five crew members from the schooner James E. Kersey wrecked off the North Carolina coast on January 30. The schooner was a total loss.
Washington February a draft of the tariff bill revised by the senate finance committee sub group is printed at government printing office. Proposed duties include 1 cent per pound on sugar 2 cents per pound on coffee 50 cents per ton on coal and a duty on iron ore. Whisky bonded period reportedly set at five years and income tax remains in the bill.
The House Public Lands Committee favorably reports the Baldwin bill to withdraw Minnesota gold and silver lands from sale or settlement. It would place these lands under the United States mineral laws for disposal. The plan to inspect immigrants at foreign ports before embarkation, via W A Stone's bill, is approved by the House Judiciary Committee. Consuls would issue certificates after full inspection at ports like Liverpool and Havre, with no extra pay provided. Stone predicts passage without party conflict, citing immigration protection as the goal.
An gas explosion in the cellar of Louis Kurechler’s saloon at 485 Madison avenue in Indianapolis, shortly before 1 am, collapses the building. Rosa Kurechler, 13, is killed. Charles, Julius, Louis, and Lottie are injured. Julius is believed lost but rescued. the loss is described as small.
The Diamond Match Company held its annual stockholders meeting in Chicago on February 8. About 100 delegates attended from across the United States. President Barber reported dividends of 1,612,000 dollars for the year, net profits of 1,899,577.15 dollars, and a surplus and profits total of 1,411,679.05 dollars. Earnings were about 15 percent on capital stock.
In Princeton Minnesota Kenyon examined the county treasurer and auditor books and found no crookedness after state officials investigated allegations tied to a man who tried to work at the courthouse. Sabin ends endorsers suit with verdict for full note and interest totaling 15,637 dollars in St Paul.
Govern Matthews issues a requisition at Zimri Dwiggins of Chicago. Dwiggins is wanted at Fowler in a legal investigation of his banking methods in India.
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