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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1892
Page
7
Dispatch from Gilgit reports a forward British move against Hunzu and Nagar tribesmen near Cashmere frontier. A 100-strong Cashmere regiment under Lieuts Taylor Mannersh and Smith stormed the Nilt area, scaled cliffs, seized stone breastworks, and took 118 prisoners.
The 7.8 million pound barley flour consignment from Libau was found adulterated with chalk dust and other substances. Investigations warn the flour posed a health risk to consumers and could trigger wider scrutiny of famine-era frauds in the Empire's capital and provinces.
The Garza revolt on the Texas border provokes U S and Mexican actions to suppress the uprising and enforce neutrality laws. General Stanley directs efforts with state rangers also in the field. The Nebraska delegation seeks more copies of Secretary Rusk’s horse book, with Kem proposing a 100000 additional edition.
The article discusses pressure for an apology from an unnamed party amid strained relations and a potential presidential request to Congress for a declaration of war. It also notes Kansas City baseball leaders planning a Chicago meeting on January 7 to form a new association and mentions famine relief labor in Siberia and industrial figures in Racine.
The passage names supporters Bland Missouri Williams Illinois Kilgree Texas Robertson Louisiana Pierce Tennessee Epes Virginia McKeighan Nebraska Buar tine Nevada and opponents Tracy New York Williams Massachusetts Taylor Illinois Stone Pennsylvania Johnstone North Dakota with speculation on a who might favor free coinage.
A panic in a Gales Head theatre sparked by a dropped lighted match caused a blaze and a deadly crush. Ten people died outright and nine children were found crushed on the staircase as officers and rescuers fought to free the crowd. A constable later discovered the body of his son among the victims.
Dispatches from New York report Brooklyn Navy Yard workers were not granted the Christmas holiday as the Navy Department rushes vessels into service. Workers toil full time and night shifts to boost ship completion, with contractors urged to accelerate production. Newark progress and Cramp’s New York suggest earlier commissioning. Activity in navy and shipyards is at peak since the war’s end.
Reports from Fort Ringgold detail two clashes with Garza's bandits as 19 soldiers oppose a 60-strong Mexican group aiming to sack Camargo. Corporal Estrom was killed and Lieutenant Hayes was wounded in action. Three Mexicans were captured. Pope Leo XIII’s health is failing with life expected to end within months according to Rome dispatches.
Dispatch from Laredo reports Garza followers clashing with Mexican troops at San Ignacio ranch just across the border. Mexican and revolutionist forces opened fire from the Texas bank across the river. One Mexican soldier was killed and several wounded on both sides.
A deadly wreck near Hastings New York between the St Louis express and the Niagara special killed eleven. The disaster was blamed on brakeman Albert E Herrick of the Buffalo express who fled and remains at large.
Witnesses report Sims gang surrendered under threat of cannon fire as officers closed in. On the jail road a crowd of 200 overpowered guards and hanged the gang, amid curses and chaos.亦 当然 The dispatch also notes heavy combat in China with thousands killed and beheadings, plus boxing results from New Orleans where Myer defeated Carrol in a 43 round bout.
The article notes Democratic members win most committee seats in Congress while Republicans gain better positioning due to small numbers. It lists assignments for Iowa South Dakota and Nebraska lawmakers including Bryan Kemn McKeighan Pickler Jolley Hayes Seerley Butler Hamilton White Bowman Seerley Henderson Dolliver Perkins Slick Hull and others on various panels such as Ways and Means Public Lands Education and Military Affairs.
Report shows affluent merchants of St. Petersburg refuse relief donations and hoard grain profits. Boxes at the corn exchange were filled with tin and paper scraps as famine spreads. Officials demand bribes for peasants to be enrolled, and vodka bans yield no relief. The Coolidge? No. The Chillan inquiry into the Valparaiso sailors case largely clears rioters, with four men jailed. pending review by Procurator Iisval and Supreme Court decision. Government pushes speedy completion of the case.
Secretary Tracy stated that warlike stories are baseless and no navy ships are ordered to Proceed to Chili. Officials aim to calm public anxiety caused by alarming newspaper reports about possible conflict with Chili.
A massive fire in Chattanooga Tennessee destroyed leading dry goods houses along two major corners. The blaze also damaged boot and shoe shops crockery and furniture dealers two banks a public library chamber of commerce rooms the Cobweb club and numerous small businesses. Estimated losses reach about 600000 with about 550000 insured.
Several Sioux squaw men filed contests against their wives for portions of their allotments after a recent ruling barred wives from taking up Indian allotments. They claim their wives are not Indians, a reversal from months earlier when wives declared themselves Sioux and members of the nation to obtain allotments.
Rich outcroppings of manganese are found in a six mile belt in the Black Hills starting sixteen miles south of Custer City. ore tests show 50 to 60 percent manganese with low silica and phosphorus, potentially $15 to $40 per ton at major steel works. Mining and rail freight could cost $7 to $9 per ton, yielding strong profit at scale.
South Dakota Supreme Court decides sectarian schools cannot receive state money under the territorial law. A Beatrice elevator incident ends with a man stuck in the shaft after pulling a wrong lever during a hotel venture. No serious injuries reported.
Robert Stephenson of York Nebraska is arrested after a botched horse deal that used notes and a mortgage on 200 acres to obtain forty two horses valued at about two thousand dollars. E Vandeventer of Mound City Kansas and Robert H Stevens also involved fled with the money and horses as authorities pursued along the river.
Mrs. Benjamin Koehler, wife of a Denver mail carrier, took possession of a B M flyer car near Hastings Neb. during a fit of insanity and fired three shots at passengers. Police in Lincoln coordinated with the train crew. after rest, she resumed travel with officers.
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