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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1893
Page
1
A fragmented news digest reports on Hawaii statehood implications, party politics, and accusations of misrepresentation. It notes Senator Kyle’s stance, Senator Raymond’s county vote against a Pair appropriation, and general calls for reform among Western reformers.
Fargo reports five sailors died after a Fargo and Southwestern passenger train wreck near Sheldon. The engine broke from the tender causing the caboose to derail and catch fire. Conductor William Crawford aged 30 and brakeman W J Quinlan were trapped and burned. brakeman Tom Smith saved but injured. Crawford buried at Fargo. Quinlan to Watertown Wisconsin. No insurance known.
Five of the crew of the Norwegian bark Alice perished when a land landing attempt failed at Long Beach New Jersey. The vessel, under Captain Jacobson from Dunkirk, ran ashore December 21 in ballast near New York. Eleven crew members, including the captain, were rescued by breeches buoy after the life saving station attached a life line to the ship. The foremast of the bark is gone and the ship is likely a total loss.
Signals of distress come from the steamer Cottage City stranded on the outer bar at Chatham. From Portland to New York the vessel, with passengers and a valuable cargo, is pounding in heavy seas. By 11:20 a.m. no rescue boat could reach her due to the rough sea.
A gas explosion destroyed a five story building at 283 West Twenty third Street at 2 30 a m killing John Peters a gas inspector for Equitable Gas. About twenty others were injured and the double tenement was occupied by two families. Also reported are a Canadian Pacific trainman frozen to death near Swift Current after attempting to walk to a station in a blizzard, a Peoria fire causing over 100000 in damage, and a brewing warehouse fire affecting the Pabst company.
Alexandria dispatch details two white men killed and another wounded in an ambush near Pollock's mill in Grant parish. Governor Hogg's Paris outrage message urges Texas legislature to curb mob violence, uphold the death penalty, and support constitutional protections for life and property.
The Fortunate Investment details Mrs. J. H. Long and seven others who bought mining stock with a $75 building and loan withdrawal. The property rents for $50,000 annually for 30 years, with each investor receiving $6,250 yearly. A 50 cent royalty applies if ore output exceeds 100,000 tons yearly, ensuring lasting wealth for the Mankato family and friends.
National Brewery Workmen press for a contract in St. Paul after talks with local brewers. Secretary Kurzenkabe reports the brewers asked for sixty days to decide. If no agreement is reached, boycott actions will begin immediately.
A national university bill was introduced in the House by General Hooker of Mississippi. It mirrors a Senate proposal by Mr. Proctor of Vermont, creating a postgraduate non sectarian non partisan institution of high rank. It pledges endowed fellowships for scientific research and uses Washington capital collections, grants grounds for a national university, and allocates half the net proceeds of public lands for its support.
Washington Feb 8 The house committee on the Columbian exposition did not decide on opening the world's fair on Sunday. A meeting was scheduled for the morning but a quorum failed to appear due to an early house meeting, and no action was taken.
A Pine Ridge government official in Sioux City says conditions on the reservation are dire and an outbreak is likely as ghost dancing spreads. He notes dispatches are edited by Agent Brown before release and cites four murdered cowboys as premeditated murder tied to the dances.
In Washington on February 8 Mr Fithian of Indiana on the census committee filed a minority report opposing a bill to establish a permanent census bureau. He argues the present office has 25 divisions with seven that should be cut, duplications abound, and the system is a costly jumble of irrelevant inquiries. The minority estimates costs at up to 200000 yearly, though others claim triple that amount. Baker of Kansas and Lawson of Georgia join Mr Fithian in signing.
Ordered Kearguea Washington Feb 8 The cases of Barden and Walker against the Northern Pacific Railway argued before the United States Supreme Court last week have been ordered reargued before the full bench The suits concern title to large mineral lands along the Northern Pacific railroad route William Walter Phelps confirmed unanimous vote as judge of the court of errors and appeals in Trenton Feb 8
MILWAUKEE February 8 Harry McMahon aged 27 and his wife Kate arrested on counterfeiting charges after arriving from Chicago two weeks ago. McMahon is said to have operated in local small business houses. Inaugural Music February 8 The inauguration committee awards music contract for the inaugural ball and promenade concerts to the United States Marine Band of this city.
Professor Clement L Webster of Charles City Iowa returns from Southwest research among cliff dwellers in Mexico and Mogollon mountains New Mexico He reports preserved clothing sandals baskets cords and pottery from ruins and an exceptionally preserved cliff dweller mummy of a seven year old child The finds include weaving rooms and fabrics He plans to exhibit the collection at the world’s fair.
House advocates for repeal of the Sherman silver law announce no cloture petition. A conference declares a majority supports repeal and the fight will move to the House floor with all supporters of honest money uniting, Democrats and Republicans.
The funeral of Mrs William C Whitney wife of the former secretary of the navy was held at St Bartholomew's church in New York February 8 attended by President and Mrs Cleveland with Cleveland among the pallbearers. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery.
INDIANAPOLIS Feb 8 In an interview at Terre Haute Grand Master Sargent said he had just returned from Louisville where he and Chief Arthur met President Smith of Louisville and Nashville. The engineers asked 3 12 cents per mile for passenger men and Mr Smith refused. The committee planned a vote on striking. If they strike, Sargent expected Chief Arthur to endorse it while he would call out the firemen.
In Washington on February 7 the Senate rejected Hill's motion to take up the Sherman silver law repeal. The tally stood 42 to 23 after protracted parliamentary maneuvering. In the House Kilgore of Texas blocked business all day with a filibuster, preventing any action on the anti-option and bankruptcy measures.
Washington dispatch reports a large senate poll on Hawaii annexation and protectorate options. Among 83 of 88 senators polled, 20 favored annexation, 35 preferred a protectorate, 25 declined to state, and 3 opposed annexation but favored some restraint. House results show 83 in favor, 46 against, 77 noncommittal with most not ready to decide.
Dr. O G Derson was beaten to death with an iron bar near Pelham West Virginia while returning from a professional visit. Authorities hunt two white assailants amid motives of revenge and a bloodhound trail continues.
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