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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1890
Page
7
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Minneapolis leads the Western Association with Milwaukee, Kansas City, Sioux City and Denver in close pursuit. Des Moines and Omaha remain potential challengers as the league schedules a tight, shifting race. Also in brief, ex-manager Hackett's illness, Day and Ewing in dispute, Darby O'Brien's injury, Washington club assets, and various league notes and dust from Diamond Dust.
Western senators Casey Moody Sanders and Allen urge the appropriations committee to add 500000 to the sundry civil bill for surveying lands in new states. They advocate reallocating 500000 from an irrigation survey to fund the land surveys amid opposition to current arid land rulings. The outcome hinges on heated senate debate and potential orders from Edmunds.
Washington notes report the House ahead of the Senate in federal election bill activity and adjournment timing. The article details Speaker Reed's removal of stands in the Capitol, optimism about Wyoming and Idaho state admissions by July 4, and discussion of the Marine Band potentially performing at the Sioux City Corn Palace.
Owen Howell, described as a Black Milwaukee resident, won a $200 verdict against Jacob Litt, a well known Milwaukee theatrical manager, in circuit court. The case drew wide attention over civil rights to attend amusements and be treated decently. Howell sought tickets to a Bijou opera house performance but was refused by staff who said other patrons objected to sitting near him and it would hurt business.
William Hall and 610 Black exodusters recount brutal treatment after leaving New Hanover County for Arkansas. Promised wages vanished as labor contractors seized belongings, housed families in stables and outhouses, and guarded workers with revolvers. They fled toward safer ground along river banks. A Louisiana sale reportedly sold 60 people for $5,000.
Summer resort owners at Bath Beach and Bensonhurst by the Sea post anti Jewish signs and refuse entry to Hebrews. Letters on properties owned by J. L. Lowry display No Jews, with Lowry boasting of his stance to reporters as Bolingbroke and Kathleen Villa also engaged in the campaign. Several prominent Hebrews are barred, drawing public anger at what is seen as petty discrimination against notable New York business and cultural figures.
The Farmers' Loan and Trust Company of Kansas, with offices in Boston and Anthony, Kansas, is in liquidation. President Dicker man reports to security holders that $2,000,000 of $3,000,000 in loans are under review, citing pernicious local agency practices and widespread depreciation. Harper county loans show some promise, while areas west of Harper show poor security quality and potential losses.
Kansas Republican resubmission group in Wichita calls a state convention for September 9 with all members present. Plan to back a fusion ticket of Republican resubmission and Democrats. Some Democrats favor ex Gov Robinson and resubmission support for Limalsa.
The article notes the national debt declined by almost a billion dollars during the year ended June 30. It reports a proposed remedy by an Illinois congressman for the unsettled original package question and summarizes other Washington news items.
Gen. Baum, commissioner of pensions, says the dependent bill will add about 310,000 cases to the rolls. The bureau requests ten more principal examiners and additional clerks to process claims promptly, with cases moved ahead of existing work. Pamphlets and blank claim forms are being distributed to claimants and Grand Army posts.
Illinois Congressman submits a minority report opposing the senate original package substitute. He argues delegation to state legislatures undermines federal control of interstate and foreign commerce and would undo the union’s founding purpose. He favors a national definition to uphold importation rules for intoxicating liquors.
A report on irrigation in the Dakotas will advocate 250 000 dollars for artesian investigation and experiments and 40 000 dollars for Dakota allotments. The study covers wells and pressure data, acreage served, with about 147 700 square miles examined in the Dakotas. Women Urge Wyoming Statehood On July Fourth. National groups seek president’s signature to admit Wyoming. Gracey Named U S Marshal For Foo Chow. Spencer P. Gracey of Massachusetts chosen as marshal of the U S consular court at Foo Chow China. Iron and steel groups reach pact after four days of talks. The amalgamated western group agrees with minor changes.
John Chapman, a 35 year old carpenter staying at 810 and 812 North Eighth street, shot his rejected sweetheart Mrs Joanna Elsner and confectionery owner Michael Milgrim as they tried to escape. He then killed himself. Elsner and Milgrim survive, believed mortally wounded.
The Railroad Gazette predicts the first half 1890 will push total main line track to about 6 000 miles with a 1 900 mile tally by July 1 1890. Southern states east of the Mississippi lead in new construction, Georgia tops mileage with 183 miles, and Washington state shows strong activity as firms pursue new territory.
The royal train from Ogden arrived atEcho around one o clock for a formal depot reception. Mayor Kiesel received the kings keys to the city as Gov. Thomas and Willis Emerson addressed the crowd. A grand parade, banquet, coronation ceremony, and cowboy ball followed with high hospitality between the capitals. Crown princess ill with veiled attendance.
A one round bare knuckle clash occurred in the Pioneer Press counting room between Frederick Driscoll Jr. and Frederick G. Winston after a dispute over a census story about laborers on a Virginia railroad contract. A crowd of about 500 gathered as blows were exchanged until Driscoll's son-in-law Jackson intervened. The incident stirred business and social circles due to the principals' prominence.
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