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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1893
Page
1
A wide swath of 19th century politics and finance unfolds. It notes the transfer of power, investment opportunities in housing, party lines, and inaugural weather and speeches. It lists presidential inaugurations, word counts, parades, and treasury figures as of March 1 1893.
Yankton Indian commissioner John J. Cole says the treaty offers liberal Indian benefits while protecting the government. It provides 600 000 dollars for surplus land, 100 000 cash and 500 000 left in treasury, 25 000 annual income, and 200 000 acres allotted in trust for 25 years.
The speech warns that the Republican Party has declined over a quarter century due to weak leaders and concessions to Democrats. Douglas urges Republicans to die fighting for their principles rather than abandon them, stressing consistency, honesty, and resolve.
Washington reports a comparative view of the national debt on March 1 1889 1893 and at Harrison and Cleveland administrations. Figures include bearing debt mar 1 1893 585 634 260 1889 207 245 26 bearing no interest legal tender fractional currency 375 012 187 37 442 140 021 12 fiscal data show changes in debt categories across administrations.
Thousands crowd the Pension Building in Washington to attend inaugural events. A Marine Band concert entertains a large audience across three performances in the day as decorations fade from the floral displays.
Washington reports Cleveland will not rush action on Hawaii. A commission will hear representatives of the dethroned queen and the heirs before any move. Cabinet weighs whether the American flag over Hawaii should stay or be lowered, with Gresham promising careful consideration.
In San Francisco on March 2 a late night incident from Feb 16 near Honolulu involved sailors from the British corvette Garnet and crew from the US Mohican. A fist fight erupted after taunts about the Yankee and the Stars and Stripes, with Kanaka onlookers ready to join. The Mohican petty officer restrained the brawl.
Josiah Quincy of Massachusetts has been tendered and accepted the post of assistant secretary of state by Secretary Gresham. Quincy, Harvard graduate and lawyer, chaired the campaign literature committee and serves on the national committee. A later item notes Judge Jenkins appointment rumors for the U.S. circuit bench are premature. In Oregon, John Lovell a hermit near Lebanon was found murdered. the home was ransacked in search for money, amount unknown.
A Paris dispatch reports the civil marriage of Miss May McClellan daughter of the late George B. McClellan to St Paul Desprez, attache to the French delegation in Washington. The ceremony occurred at the Marie of the Seventh Arrondissement and the Nunciature oratory hosted the religious rite.
Marble polishers in St Louis declare victory after a winter strike. Two firms grant the demands and resume work. remaining firms expected to capitulate today.
Washington reports the principal Bell Telephone patent has lapsed enabling potential new firms to enter the market. Yet Bell retains control through numerous auxiliary devices and essential exchange patents, suggesting independent firms will still face high royalties for larger systems.
Serious conflict breaks out at Gounashitsen in Servia as peasants rise against authorities over political agitation. Troops arrive to restore order after a desperate stand. ten peasants are killed and seven wounded in the assault on the principal building.
In Cherokee county, Wylie and Will Pruitt were seized from bed by 26 men described as White Caps. They were stripped and given 78 lashes each with hickory switches as women and children watched. Victims identified assailants and are pursuing warrants.
Marion C. Hedgepeth facing an indictment for complicity in the Adams Express train robbery at Glendale station on Nov 30, 1891. In St Charles circuit court Judge Hughes grants a continuance to August due to three defense witnesses absent.
Democratic senators met after 10:00 a.m. to discuss senate organization with no action taken. The caucus planned committee realignments first, with elected officers to follow, while Republicans met without final decisions awaiting majority guidance. Gorman was re elected chairman Faulkner secretary and a reorganization committee was named.
A treasury department statement shows Cleveland era bond redemptions save the government 32.88 million from 338.07 million par value and 95.35 million from 259.09 million par value. Interest costs fell from 34.58 million to 22.89 million since 1889. Sixty words.
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