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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1894
Page
4
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a superior laxative that cleanses kidneys and bowels without weakening them. It claims broad health benefits, gentle action, and widespread medical approval, urging purchase from the California Fig Syrup Co. or licensed druggists.
Williamsport, May 23, half the flooded district is above water while the rest remains submerged for days. Debris and mud fill streets as thousands endure hardship. a relief committee forms and power and telegraph lines recover. Bridges swept away, logs lost, but no confirmed deaths.
Pittsburg reports rivers at 25 feet 6 inches and now receding. Flooding affected lowlands and halted some factory operations for a day, but no serious damage occurred. Weather clears and the worst is believed to be over as headwaters also show declines.
A night disaster at Olean waters swept away houses and outbuildings, with Gordon's mill losing almost its entire log stock. Lumber and bridges were carried off, stores flooded, and many residents forced from homes.
For 86 hours waves pounded the coast from Sandy Hook to Cape May. Rail lines hid under sand, ships and small sailboats suffered many wrecks, and trees fences and farms sustained heavy damage. Delaware River floods caused widespread impact at Camden and Bordentown.
Pursto Colorado May 2 The governor cites Bland Voorhees and Carlisle as betraying silver policy and backs coining Mexican dollars as legal tender in Colorado. He hopes ballots will overthrow Wall Street domination. if not, a man who would not bare his breast to battles is not a man. Adjutant General Tarsney warns of bloodshed similar to Coxey’s 1894 clash unless action occurs.
Attorney General Little rules that the Master Plumbers' Association of Kansas falls under state trust law. Members conspiring against non-members face criminal prosecution. The group organized to control plumbing supply trade and bar non-members from wholesale purchasing.
The body of the unknown man who killed himself Sunday night by leaping from the dock at Sibley street foot remains unrecovered. No missing person matches his description and no inquiries have identified him at police headquarters.
Topeka May 23. Santa Fe shop employees were laid off under a General Manager Frey order. An official cited poor business and earnings below expectations, saying reductions are needed to align expenditures with receipts.
In Cincinnati on May 23 the Knights of Honor supreme lodge raised per capita dues to 40 cents. New York won the bid for the next meeting, set for the second Tuesday in June 1895 in place of Louisville. The lodge also requires absolute proof of death, not mere disappearance, to grant an insurance benefit.
The General Assembly of Presbyterians at Saratoga adopted a resolution to form a nine member committee to study church union with the Southern Presbyterian church on the basis of shared doctrine. Fraternal greetings were authorized to several churches and Elder John J. McCook was named vice moderator. The assembly then debated theological seminaries with Dr. William C. Young and Thomas McDougall addressing legal questions.
The Weekly Review of Trade from R G Dun & Co. reports strikes by gal miners and coke workers delaying works and troubling railroads while Cleveland talks reveal wider rifts and slower tariff action. Yet overall business volume remains strong with fewer failures: 220 in the United States versus 247 last year and 14 in Canada, signaling broad recoveries.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers approved an optional federation plan at St Paul in line with the Pittsburg groundwork with minor changes. A nationwide federation with the A R U is not under consideration and is considered impractical. Local unions may federate with other brotherhoods under specified grand body rules. The afternoon agenda focused on routine business.
The state department granted permission for British Columbia militia regiments to cross the border with arms and equipment to take part in Seattle Washington’s Fourth of July celebration. The request came from the Washington State delegation and several regiments are expected to cross.
West Superior Wis May 23 The new Northwest exclusive passenger steamer of the Great Northern railway will depart on its initial trip in June. A rumor that the boat draws too much water for the Soo canal is emphatically denied by the general agent.
Record stage of water at La Crosse Wisconsin exceeds any since 1880. Levee and coal docks flooded. residents evacuated in parts of the city. Four mills forced to suspend operations.
The 10th annual encampment of the First regiment G A R veterans will be held in Dawson Minnesota on June 14 15 under the Cassius Fairchild post auspices. Extensive preparations are underway and a large crowd is expected.
New York on May 21 Kahne Beveridge Coghlan actress granddaughter of former Illinois governor John T Beveridge has begun proceedings for an absolute divorce from Charles C Coghlan actor and Rose Coghlan’s brother She sues on grounds of infidelity Gould engagement broken New York May 21 Nicholas Fish of Harriman & Co said the engagement of Miss Gould to Mr Harriman is broken by mutual consent
Stockholders representing a majority of the 50000 capital stock asked Judge Vail to appoint a receiver for Scott Manufacturing claiming the firm is solvent but financially loss making. The action follows stockholders’ petition amid management concerns.
The farm machinery warehouse and lumber yard of S. A. Sylvester & Co. at Westgate Ta six miles north of Oelwein were entirely destroyed by fire. Loss estimated at five thousand dollars with two thousand dollars in insurance. The cause of the blaze remains unknown. Storm near Waxahachie killed a farmer and his wife and injured several others. Officials of labor bureaus ended three days of talks in Washington and will reconvene in Minneapolis next year, date to be announced.
The elected members will assemble on May 30 to review the new constitution which was chosen on May 3. The convention will consider approval of the draft constitution for presentation to the body.
Secretary of the Interior announced hearings on Ashland land cases tied to Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha Railway grants. England vs Martin dismissed, but a special agent report and affidavits alleging entry by Martinson for W E McCord prompted full investigations and orders for hearings in related cases.
In Philadelphia on May 2 an important meeting of bituminous coal mine operators from Central Pennsylvania was held with every operator present. It was unanimously agreed to give miners until May 28 to return to work or the mines will be opened to others. Operators will protect men who choose to work and maintain wages at 40 cents per ton.
Lieu tenants R. Gill and John Thomas, advance agents for the Northwestern division, solicit funds in Great Falls for food for about 2000 followers. They report small squads moving between Spokane and Helena, to be reorganized at Helena and sent east via the Northern Pacific and the Great Northern. They carry credentials from Spokane trades and labor council.
A Mrs. Mary A. Shear of Jennings Louisiana reports recovery from Bright's disease after taking Peruna she recommends it to others. She lists symptoms and cites a daily regimen of Peruna before meals and Manalin at night, plus a free Family Physician booklet offer from the Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company of Columbus Ohio.
The Aberdeen News reports Omaha beef traders threaten to ship a carload of meat to Aberdeen next week to force local retailers to buy Omaha product. Local butchers pledge to support home farmers and resist outside competition, arguing diversification and reciprocity require keeping out interlopers.
The Ohio grand lodge Knights of Pythias is in session at Springfield. The Reading and New England rail road has begun burning hard coal in its engines due to coal scarcity. A. H. Heath resigns from Plymouth Congregational Church St Paul.
Milwaukee May 22 1804 Wheat weak No 1 spring five cents No 1 Northern six four cents July bar268c corn steady No 3 six three seventy three cents oats firmer No white three four zero three No 3 white five seven four eight barley steady No 2 five six igc rye less active No 1 forty nine one t cent St Paul May 22 1894 hogs about five ten lower cattle steady demand prime steers three five to three zero good steers three zero to three twenty nine prime cows two four three one W stockers and feeders two five to three twenty two bulls one to two twenty five sheep and lambs steady muttons two five zero two three five zero tract Minneapolis grain May 22 1891 wheat May open five eight four highest five four five four close five seven three four July open nine cent lowest five five half cent highest seven five g close four cent September open six four cent highest six sixteen and lowest five five four nine close five three two zero track No 1 hard one Northern eight three six six No 2 Northern five eight cent
Dooluth Grain lists wheat prices for May and July delivery with No 1 Northern at 8c cash and 59c for May and July. Track arrivals show No 1 Northern to arrive from OMe with prices and four digit codes. several grades listed including No 2 Northern and No 4 with mixed cash values and rejections.
Rushford Minnesota May 2 a noon fire destroyed the Sprague flouring mill. A spark from the engine is blamed as the cause. Loss placed at 25000 dollars with no insurance coverage.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania an armed guard surrounds the Keystone mine at Parsons as strikers sever telephone lines to the city and trouble is feared tomorrow. In Danville Illinois Judge Bookwalter sustains the Democratic apportionment and denies Republican injunction requests.
CATTLE steady prime to extra native steers quoted at 3.95 to 4.01 with other grades at 3.75 to 4.00. HOGS higher than yesterday with rough heavy at 4.50 to 4.75 and prime weights around 4.85 to 5.04. SHEEP AND LAMBS steady with top sheep 4.00 to 4.80 and top lambs 4.75 to 5.25. Cattle 2,500. hogs 14,100. sheep ?
Wheat shows easy trading with cash and futures quoted for July September and December. Corn remains steady with July and September values noted. Oats steady with July and September bids. Pork prices are lower with July and September futures listed.
Dr Graham of Mitchell gave an illustrated lecture at the First M E church Saturday evening that drew broad praise. Descriptions of scenes on the canvass added charm, and the course remains a decided success. President Graham of the State University spoke Wednesday with beauty and power, earning warm regard and a welcoming reception for future visits.
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