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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1895
Page
6
A large Silverite gathering in Salt Lake City with Utah Governor Rickards and other officials present. Talks focus on promoting free coinage and silver interests while addressing currency and mint policies amid a lively parade and public demonstrations.
Washington reports delay in opening Yankton Reservation lands as government procrastination stalls homeseekers. Proclamation not to issue soon, with June 16 target. critics argue policy helps speculators and harms poor applicants awaiting crops this season.
Fast freight No. 2 derailed three miles west of here after a broken wheel. Ten cars piled in a heap. eighteen horses in one car from Mercer Pa were killed or injured. Manager Foster suffered multiple injuries and is not expected to live. two other men were severely hurt. Brakeman Pat Shannelly had an ankle broken and a head wound.
A boiler explosion at Peck, Haseall & Cobb sawmill in Bingham Pennsylvania killed seven men and injured others. Thirteen workers were present when a belt broke and a fire lit under an old condemned boiler producing a deadly blast and a mile high cloud of steam.
Frost damaged crops across New York state with extensive losses in the Chautauqua grape belt. Grape yields in Dunkirk and Westfield areas are ruined, with total belt losses estimated around 1.4 million dollars and Brockton mourning its grape crop. Gerry Rickman reports belt losses near two hundred thousand, Fredonia cites no salvageable grape crop.
Justice Jackson met with President Cleveland at the White House in a private interview not related to the Indiana loom statute case. Officials say retirement is likely within a year due to health, making Secretary Carlisle a probable successor per southern political circles. Kansas women seek property ownership data from counties. Exiled Chinese coolies bound for Cuban plantations are en route via Victoria to Texas. Jabez Spencer Balfour re-examined in London on links to liberator schemes. Milan rumor of assassination claim denied as mere speculative focus.
A sensational claim of a one million dollar payroll fraud targets Chicago’s city payrolls. Officials including Commissioner Kent and Mayor Swift met with Sites Attorney Kern to push for a special grand jury of business leaders to probe alleged ghost workers and inflated pay rolls.
Washington reports a setback in talks with Britain over uniform seal fishing rules. Britain refuses to reenact last year’s ban on firearms aboard sealing vessels beyond the 85th parallel. US officials warn this could undo restrictions and unleash illegal slaughter. US cutters enforce existing arms bans while awaiting Alaska shipments to speed new orders.
The Weather-Crop Bulletin reports a week of extreme cold and frost from Montana to New York, harming sowing crops. Lowest US temperature reached 10 degrees below freezing in northern Minnesota, with frost extending into Ohio Valley and South Carolina.
A telegram from Orin Algeria reports a battle near On Village where Anandaoe Voejud tribes defeated Mooin and Benikhand tribes. Many hours of fighting left 100 dead. suspects include arrows and buckshot injuries. casualties include Gianti baie. A separate incident in Winnpoo ends with two men dead after a shotgun confrontation. Corbet invited to attend a boxing purse decision while Jonaker Ploming lacks authority to decide.
Prominent western South Dakota horsemen organize to put horse flesh on the market for food. Plans include a July Fourth barbecue in Sturgis with a professional chef to prepare horse flesh dishes and provide free guidance on palatable preparations.
As the A O U W of the Dakotas prepares for its Jamestown convention, officials report a tough year with poor crops and financial pressures yet steady membership growth. May reports show 34,411 in good standing with $18,822,000 insured. net gains include 2,185 new members since 1894 and 504 reinstatements.
The South Dakota Reform School at Plankington aims to yield large state revenue as crops cover over 1,200 acres including wheat oats and potatoes. The article notes farm stock, a self sustaining outlook, and legal issues around city funds led by Alderman Sampson. Also listed are cadet appointment exams in Yankton and the death of Dr. J A Potter in Yankton with regional public service history.
Plans for a major land leasing project and a premier track event in Mitchell aim to attract top riders from the East and match races like Johnson versus Sanger. The meet would feature prize money and a week before the state fair, leveraging Mitchell’s fast track, large cycle club, and history as a cycling hub in South Dakota.
Honolulu reports the recall letter against Minister Thurston was read in executive session after traveling from Hong Kong to San Francisco and Honolulu. Secretary Gresham demanded a written apology. Thurston refused. Thurston resigns effective after a successor is appointed. Willis remains in Hawaii amid no retaliatory actions.
Sixty-eight former bank officers are among inmates at Kings County Penitentiary. Warden Hayes notes the prison hosts many experienced financiers from the East and Southeast. He claims a bank strike could be staffed in an hour, with a full executive team, down to the janitor. Since placement of U.S. prisoners began, 130 bank professionals have been confined, yet no janitor, watchman, or runaway messenger has occurred.
In Chicago, Referee William A. Vincent ruled against Coin in the Forrest Hopkins dispute over money value history. Ex mayor Hopkins and William S. Forrest placed a $30 stake with Zeisler acting as arbiter, with Vincent insisting two units of value were used from 1792 to 1873.
W R Smith long time Botanic gardens chief in Washington. Navy appoints Herbert Howard cadet at Annapolis. Gear’s health improves as he plans to return home. Rothrock cites 15 million acres taxed in Pennsylvania. Stanton receives a Shoshone war bonnet. Thurber denies Obama book claim. Navy plans for six new gunboats. names await secretary. Pension Bureau definition on dependence reversed to require lifelong adequate support. Gresham improves. pleuritic attack subsiding. Carlisle directs Tampa authorities on Infanta Isabella quarantine dispute.
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