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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1891
Page
7
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Washington correspondence reports Senator Kyle to sit with Democrats and Senator Petter with Republicans. It mentions Plumb courting the Peoples party presidential nomination, a claim noted as interesting if true.
Editor Pierce suggests Minnesajwlis could host the national convention if Chicago refuses the bid. The piece notes Chicago as a potential site while Col. Plummer of North Dakota, once near Alaska governor, becomes receiver of the Minot land claim. the writer expresses relief at his position.
Miss Gwyneth King daughter of Hon J H King and a noted South Dakota social figure has been honored with the appointment as teacher of Delsarte at the national Chautauqua in session in Washington. Nearly fifty competitors vied for the post.
The writer notes the treasury surplus should normalize by month end despite strain from June pension payments. Funds have entered active circulation, easing concern among Democratic contemporaries about financial stability.
Sioux City Journal notes Nebraska towns plan political rallies for July fourth causing discontent. The paper condemns desecration of the holiday and factional fights. In South Dakota July festivities are said to be Independent rallies with traditional games and diversions.
Kansas Alliance reports show 25 suballiance members repudiating the third party movement with 15 to the state Alliance and 10 to the Republican Central Committee. Cloud county Alliance adopts a resolution abandoning the third party to return to affiliation, tied to Senator Wheeler home turf and a people’s party stronghold.
The Stour river exposes a centuries old hull likely the Papal vessel Caryke or Carrick near Sandwith. The foreign build wreck lies in fair condition embedded in sand and has resisted previous cutting attempts.
Maj McKinley defends protective tariff policy arguing it shields American labor and industry from foreign competition. He attacks Democrats for seeking lower duties and warns voters their plans would harm prosperity while praising Washington and Garfield. He notes current tariff effects on tin plate and farmer protections under the new law.
Senator Vest said in Kansas City that if Governor Campbell is re-elected in Ohio he would be the Democratic presidential nominee. He indicated Senator Gray of Indiana would be the second on the ticket.
A creamery in Waseca Minnesota owned by Minnesota Creamery company burned at 11 15 a m and was completely destroyed. The value was about 2500 and the building was insured. Governor Fifer signs bill allowing women to vote for all school officers in Springfield Illinois. Twenty six of forty four states now grant some form of suffrage. Assistant Secretary Nettleton rules that a Canadian carpenter cannot work here without violating the contract labor law.
A New York cable reports a London based syndicate with Paris ties preparing to invest 25 million dollars in grain. One Rothschild head in Paris is involved. The Duke of Marlborough backs English capitalists in a southern grain investment pool and plans another US visit.
A movement to consolidate United States cotton duck manufactories aims to form a stock company with 8 to 10 million dollars capital. Baltimore area mills produce about 66 percent of national output with others in Lawrence Plymouth Manchester and Georgia. One Baltimore office would supervise operations and centralize finances and contracting while preserving output and capacity. Savings of 150000 to 200000 annually in office expenses are claimed.
The census bureau bulletin details receipts and expenditures for 100 major U.S. cities. It notes the six largest states and cities spent heavily, with New York City listed at $45,937,694 and New York State at $1,619,127 for 1859 expenses. City salaries show New York $3,488,544, Brooklyn $2,325,684, Philadelphia $1,131,376.
In New London on June 25 Columbia won the freshmen boat race by two lengths with a time of 9:41, Yale second, Harvard third. The win came as a surprise, as Columbia was not favored despite all three crews posting fast times aided by wind and tide.
State inquiry reveals 279,094 bushels of wheat shipped from Duluth elevators lack records. Witness C W Brandberg testifies to grading issues and possible mismanagement by commission men and agents. Experts plan to explain the shortage with a burnt wheat tally and suspected clerical errors in the Duluth elevator books.
Washington reports from June 5 indicate Interior and War departments fear possible Indian uprisings in Northwestern Arizona. About 3,000 men on the Navajo reservation, plus Magani discontent, prompt orders to General McCook for prompt and vigorous measures to avert conflict over the school system.
New York reports a special license granted by May Parnell for her marriage to Mrs Shea with plans for a private ceremony today. Separate dispatch notes a London source and a phonograph curiosity in London and a bizarre tale of a witch doctor fear in a distant land. A Washington item states the Indian bureau awarded H Owen of Pierre South Dakota the contract to move seventeen agency buildings for Cheyenne River near Forest City, with completion in 100 days and a total cost of 14000 dollars.
Judge Aney of Huron names General Maris Taylor as receiver for the Fidelity Fire Insurance Co. of Huron. The court approves reinsurance with Hecla Insurance of St. Paul to take unexpired policies and assume all liabilities. Taylor's bond is 3100. All policyholders will be protected.
The state sought to quash the indictment against Jults, a prominent citizen and wealthy stock man, in the Few Tails killing case. The motion was granted as the evidence mirrors that used against other defendants. Public belief cites Plenty Horses acquittal at Sioux Falls as amid doubt.
Four masked men tarred and feathered Michael Murphy a farmer near St Peter Minnesota after he answered a summons to tend a sick horse. They also tarred and feathered his housekeeper who was in bed.
The Gaelic brings items describing anti foreign violence in China. Riots in Wuhu targeted Jesuit property and the cathedral, forcing missionaries to flee by ship. The English consulate escaped in disguise as mobs attacked foreign officials and the Custom House. Missionaries from Ngauking and North Gate faced assaults. a French gunboat arrived and the governor pledged order.
The report mentions Baking Powder earnings in the U S 1590 totaling 155320 cents and a British East Africa railway extension from Por Reitz to Kavirdom. It cites Paymaster Hinckley of Lake Sh in service for 37 years and January trips. It notes John Dost in the Brie bargave seat and a major railway era with a Colorado Mountain run of 30 cars led by four engines. The Northwestern abandons Black Hills monopoly and a Chicago line to Deadwood Dak connects with Connecticut stock figures and a large Stay railroads total.
Hopson Wisconsin June 25 Mrs John Larson wife of a farmer in Troy town drowned her three children in Lake St Croix during a fit of insanity. Her husband found her at the lake wading with two bodies nearby and a third missing. She was taken to the asylum.
Washington report says Preston B. Plumb of Kansas seeks to head the Peoples party ticket. The Kansas Republican senator has floated feelers to Western radicals and spends the summer in Washington amid talk of a possible bid. He acknowledges little chance of winning but aims to steer the movement toward him.
Washtahon June 25 The president appoints Warren C. Plummer of North Dakota to be receiver of public moneys at Minot North Dakota replacing Dean W Hammond who declined Boundary events include other Republican leaders in Ohio Michigan and Washington in a secret conference with Chairman Hahn to promote Republican interests and influence in Ohio clubs
A Cleveland telegram reports A. L. Conger of Akron, a key organizer, concedes he opposes Harrison for defying his wishes in Akron's postmaster appointment last winter. He implies the anti Harrison faction will back any candidate who can defeat him.
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