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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1893
Page
10
Column examines Comptroller Eckels praised for level head in bank distress and distinguishes between failed banks from illegitimate actions and those closed by panicked depositors. Mentions South Dakota silver stance, wheat holds, Kansas strike, and editor changes.
The District of Columbia grand jury returns true bills against Col Frederick C Ainsworth George W Dent William E Covert and Francis Sasse over the Ford’s Old Theatre collapse on June 9 1893 that killed 23 and injured many. They face charges of criminal negligence with arraignment postponed to the September term.
Chicago bound commercial travelers pour in from Cincinnati Cleveland Iowa Milwaukee and other points for the Columbian demonstration. About 18000 expected in line with trains bringing large delegations and badges prepared at the Great Northern hotel.
In Weir City Kansas on July 25 President Walters leader of the striking miners and a Populist legislator urged defiance of federal authorities and violence if needed against scabs. Ex-Assistant Attorney General Allen and deputy Tom Little condemned the remarks. The Kansas and Texas Coal company plans to sue the sheriff and county and file complaints against Walters for inciting a riot.
Washington July 25 Congressmen opposed to the force bill may assist Western colleagues in blocking the unconditional repeal of the Sherman silver bill. Western silver senators reportedly urged Southern allies, and with Democratic minority leader Gorman, fought the force bill to the end. Now Western Republicans push for continued silver use, appealing to Southern senators to resist actions seen as harmful to business interests.
Governor Markham appoints George C. Perkins of San Francisco to succeed Stanford in the United States Senate, surprising many who expected M H De Young Estee or Irwin Stump to be chosen. Perkins, a former California governor, was born in Maine in 1829. Huston’s Bank Fails to Open in Connersville. depositors to be paid in full.
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