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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1890
Page
2
Gen Miles and army officials report a large influx of Indians at Pine Ridge agency many of whom joined ghost dancers before abandoning the craze due to loyal redskin influence. Troops at Rosebud Standing Rock region total twelve more companies as hopes rise for quick quiet.
The War Department reports improving Indian situation with Standing Rock agency more favorable and Rosebud showing slow but steady improvement. Only discouraging note from Rosebud: about twenty turbulent Indians took ration on Monday while all friendly natives received allowances. Eight troops from Fort Riley and four from Fort Worth are expected to reach Rosebud to bolster emergency defenses.
Chicago dispatch reports a huge buildup of regulars as Gen Miles directs reinforcements from Missouri Nebraska Dakota Minnesota Montana and Wyoming toward Pine Ridge. Gen Brooke dispatches warnings prompting widespread troop mobilization across the West.
Acting Indian Bureau commissioner Belt receives word from Pine Ridge Agent Cooper that loyal Indians rush for rations while turbulent factions delay. Military presence reportedly curbs unrest as Cooper reports 100 sworn police, with new officers added to the force.
Governor Thayer says no raids expected in Nebraska but precautions are in place as independent northern companies are organized and supplied with arms. From Albuquerque reports troops from Fort Wingate to Pine Ridge. Oneida, Sully county, receives 100 guns and 700 rounds as alarms rise after a halfbreed is killed near Fort Bennett for refusing to ghost dance participation.
Standing Rock Agency reports O. Stewart, a saddler, visited an Indian camp and confronted the people during a religious ceremony. He warned against the Indian faith, was threatened by nearly naked assailants, and was paraded by an Indian claiming a Messiah figure as the sun blazed overhead.
A report from the agency notes Messiah Indians are peaceful after a near massacre scare. Sitting Bull is absent with his family nearby, Maj. McLaughlin optimistic about calm, while Indians draw commissaries. Military sees no trouble and preparations remain for possible action if needed. In Minnesota a separate case voids the oleomargarine law. Gooch freed for selling original package butter. Also rumors that S H P Clarke may head Union Pacific with Gould pushing reorganization.
In Chicago the federal judge ruled Charles Counselman must answer grand jury interrogatories about alleged grain commissions rebates and cut rates involving Rock Island and other western railroads. The decision backs interstate commerce enforcement and the integrity of the commerce law framework.
Representative McKinley of Ohio arrives in Washington to push passage of the circuit court bill a modified shipping bill and the appropriation bill. He doubts action on the federal election bill in the new session and says Republicans may push it through. A quorum shortage looms as many members are absent and little business is expected before the holidays.
Ex-president Cleveland confirmed sending a personal letter to Nelson Acres praising Ingalls’ retirement from the senate and complained a party friend disclosed it. He criticized the leak as a breach of confidence and not a stance on local politics. Indiana Republicans may seek Huston to resume Indiana central committee chair.
Congressman Pierce of Tennessee is the first Farmers' Alliance member in Washington. He says the Alliance will advocate measures to ease money stringency, likely a treasury plan or similar device, unless the money shortage is relieved, with Congress having power to act.
Manitoba's Supreme Court, in the WinniPec decision, sustains the Manitoba public school act. Judge Killam delivers the judgment in the celebrated Manitoba school case. An appeal to the Privy Council is expected. the Manitoba full court will hear the case on return from California, likely within three weeks.
Helena Mont Nov 26 A supreme court opinion affirms John A. Davis as administrator of millionaire Andrew J. Davis late of Butte City The ruling ends this phase of the contest though the 1866 will remain to be challenged in future litigation The case cites Robert A Root nephew as appellant for letters of administration
New York reports indicate Joseph Simon may be named receiver for the Oregon Improvement Company to be placed in Portland Oregon. Officers say the Dec 1 interest will not be paid though the firm is solvent.
Representative Conia of Georgia predicts the Democratic presidential nomination could go to a Western candidate in 1892. He says New York leaders will help decide the NY delegation’s choice, and Cleveland or Hill may not hold the nomination alone.
New York Nov 25 The joint committee of the trunk lines restored eastbound rates to those in effect in early May, noting the change as a restoration rather than an advance. Commissioner Bullen said the adjustment marks a return to prior tariffs.
The secretary of state reports that under orders from the Porte the Vali of Damascus has ordered reopening of missionary schools at Meydelschrems Ain Kunjab Barrias and Hamath after six years of closure. 6A Perea to repair the ee of the American missionaries at Meidelnheims. Kentucky Miners Strike at Somerset sees 800 workers on strike over a 10 cent per ton demand. tools down and commissary closed. Simon and Julius Krojanker, recently arrived from England, are sent to Servia to face German swindling charges totaling 150000 francs.
Four men were killed or injured in a dynamite blast in New York on November 25. Carlo Durot, 34, and Joseph Dego, 20, died, while Rafello Roato and Carmen Purod were seriously hurt when a cartridge exploded during blasting near a fire. One man had heated the cartridge near the fire, triggering the explosion.
London dispatch reports Irish leader Charles Stewart Parnell unanimously re-elected chairman by Irish MPs in the Commons meeting prior to Parliament. He pledges to remain at their head for home rule, with Irish colleagues vowing to respond to attacks. Land Purchase Bill favored in Queen's Speech notes distress from Western Ireland potato crop and calls for more land cultivation.
A compilation of court actions and regional business items includes a Kil murder verdict awaiting mercy, tax and railroad property disputes, retrenchment in Iowa and Illinois rail yards, and labor shifts. It reports iron ore finds near Black River Falls, forgery charges in Baxter, Danbury, and financial disturbances in Buenos Aires and Vienna.
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