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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1892
Page
5
A northbound Monon passenger train left the track on a fifty foot embankment two miles north of Crawfordsville Indiana. Four cars rolled down the embankment including the ladies coach and parlor car with heavy damage. Nine people are reported dead and many hurt including members of the City Club Burlesque Company aboard.
The article notes intensified interest in the Garza Mexican insurgency with expected daily developments. It mentions an investigation of a Texas Mexican Railroad car marked soup believed to contain ammunition for Garza’s men and reports on Bland’s free coinage bill proposing a 400 grain standard silver dollar and free coinage for bullion worth $100 or more.
Reports describe ghost dances among tribes in Indian Territory with no hostile intent toward whites, large gatherings in Wichita and Cherokee Strip, and deaths from exposure. Supreme Court decisions end hopes for settlers in Des Moines river land case, leading to evictions and potential bloodshed. Other items note Italy-US relations progress, Dr Graves sentenced to hang, Tennessee miners opposing troops, New York earthquake signs, a Mexican railroad concession, Illinois Central rail electric plans, anarchist clashes in Spain, Chicago boiler explosion, Haymarket plot echoes, Kansas war quiet, and German drunkenness debates.
The article notes government friction over penalties on housekeepers and the Emperor’s push for drinking restrictions. It details Secretary Blaine signaling a March 15 proclamation on reciprocal tariff terms unless nations like Austria Hungary Colombia Nicaragua Honduras Spain and Venezuela reach agreements. Spain’s notice targets the Philippine Islands only. France and other nations near agreement may avert prompt proclamations.
Two Wabash passenger trains collided on a side track near Hannibal Missouri. Engineer James R Wilson tried to back from the switch but the east bound train struck. five people died and several were injured as both engines were telescoped and most cars burned. Rescue efforts under way. In a separate report at Krebs Indian Territory miners clashed over race lines as white workers refused to work with black miners. a deputy marshal dispersed black workers amid rising fury and threats.
Varley, a socialist-purist, denounces government tolerance of Chinese coolie traffic in Singapore. He claims thousands are drafted nearly naked into sheds by agents then shipped by English steamers to Sumatra and Borneo for forced labor with no rights. Germany agrees with England on the Egyptian question. Russia and Turkey unlikely to back France over Egypt. the Czar seeks European stability while the Porte opposes French interference.
United States Minister Egan escorted three of nine refugees under protection at the American Legation in Santiago to a train for Valparaiso. They proceeded to the United States cruiser Yorktown. The action was reportedly with tacit Chilean government approval. The remaining refugees are expected to depart under similar arrangements soon.
Despite wet weather the World’s Fair grounds work advanced significantly last month with ten million feet of timber used and nearly a million and a half pounds of iron. Daily labor averaged 2,428 men and over 28,500 ornamental pieces cast.
The Mexican Garza revolt grows in scope with bands organized from Eagle Pass to Brownsville, Texas. U S and Mexican authorities report a worsening situation after an initial clash at Retimal Springs, Texas. The insurgent numbers have increased manyfold and now stretch across 400 miles of border.
At the National Conference in Washington the Farmers Alliance presidents urged delegates from the St Louis meeting to push fraternal ties with labor groups, avoid party affiliation, and press Congress with a memorial critiquing current laws and money policy including silver coinage and direct issuance at low interest. The report also covers Alabama cyclone devastation, official appointments to the interstate commerce commission, a Monte Carlo gambling proposal, a St Louis dynamite plot scare, irrigation policy shifts, the Egyptian Khedive’s death, Chilean treatment of sailors, a San Francisco brewery seizure, tax certificate validity, and a possible southern strike spread.
The first complete enumeration of Sioux Reservation Indians shows a total of 20 675 people with 9 742 males and 10 923 females. About 2 500 fewer Indians received rations than counted, with 428 Cheyennes at Fort Keogh included in the total.
A Pine Ridge Agency report by First Lieut. Rourke warns of brewing trouble among the Sioux, with claims they may launch another crusade against whites as they rely on government aid for winter provisions. Also notes a volcanic steam vent near Cascade and various regional civic updates.
The text describes officials dismissing renewed ghost dance fears and notes Indians being quiet. It calls sensational newspaper reports irresponsible. It cites South Dakota crops creating a servant shortage as girls' families gain wealth, reducing need for labor.
A farmer near Estina Saunders County reports a deep ten inch diameter well that emits strong cold wind like escaping steam. The wind sometimes blows hats off and predicts cold weather days in advance. The well froze thirty six feet from the top this winter. a chimney like draft is blamed on an edge bluff opening.
Chile expresses regret over the Baltimore attack and disavows any offense by President Montt. It commits to investigating the Valparaiso riot, punishing guilty men, and considers indemnity for families while leaving some details to future arrangements and arbitration.
Advices from Monterey report a church backed revolt against President Diaz led by Catarino Garza. Garza sought funds from a wealthy Catholic in Mexico City and a covert appeal to devout Catholics worldwide, while Diaz tightens control and priests face arrest on minor charges across the country.
Judge A J Seay, newly appointed governor and district judge, is described as eccentric with a high voice. Former Missouri judge, he built a reputation for severity with Indian liquor prohibitions and is noted for his public speaking and journalism links.
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