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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1890
Page
2
A joint Polish anarchists and orthodox Hebrews meeting in Baltimore erupted into a riot after Michael Cohen denounced religion and the government. An immense crowd gathered outside as fights broke out squares away and police raided the hall, making numerous arrests.
The Fifty-Seventh Annual Meeting of the American Institute of Mining Engineers opens in Chickering Hall Boston with welcome addresses. Papers cover Explosions from Unknown Causes Cast Iron Tools for Cutting Metals Magnetic Concentration at the Michigamme Iron Mine Ore Dressing by Electricity at Foster Mine and other topics. Evening session discusses The Iron Mountain Mine and Diamond Drill practice. The event will merge with other iron and steel institutes and continue in Chickering Hall and Pittsburg on Oct 9 10.
In Lacon Marshall county a bride Mary Seifert married Joseph Baxter after a secret ceremony. When Mary returned to seek forgiveness her father Charles Seifert shot her, then killed himself. Baxter, hearing the shot, went mad with shock.
In Hazleton Pennsylvania two rival Italian factions met at a raffle and fought with revolvers and stilettos. Non society men prevailed though one man, Joe Permento, was shot at near town and survived. The secret order is distrusted by locals who liken it to highbinders and mollies.
At the housetops of adjoining pueblos, Zuni youths gather around laughing and chattering while men watch with sour faces. Big Dan translates to the villagers that after photography they can trade for pottery and trinkets at favorable prices.
An aged scientist, Sir George Airy, the oldest Englishman of science, has entered his ninetieth year. He was elected to the Lucasian professorship at Cambridge sixty five years ago with nil remuneration beyond a house. He served as astron omer royal for forty five years until resigning in 1881 and has held every honor in science, including the presidency of the Royal Society.
A light exchange from Munsey's Weekly notes a joke about marrying necessity to avoid a mother in law. The quip plays on the saying necessity is the mother of invention and the speaker’s wish to wed necessity to escape family complications.
Russell Sage said Gould owns and registers more stocks than any other man in America. He cited Manhattan with 10 million, Missouri 12.5 million, and Western Union 25 million in Gould's name, noting these three alone yield over 2 million in annual dividends, with other securities boosting income four to five times more.
A Cleveland report quotes Major W. J. Gleason stating the Irish National League nationwide disbanded. The once powerful group now directs funds to Harrington and Kenny MP. Former treasurer Dr. O'Reilly of Detroit resigned after audit findings months ago.
Washington dispatch notes Section 6 of the tariff act requires all articles of foreign manufacture and their packages to be plainly marked in English with the country of origin starting March 1, 1891, or they will be refused entry.
Shortly after morning services began at Grace Mission Presbyterian church in ProrA Illinois the large frame edifice caught fire. Congregants rushed for exits as the fire rapidly consumed the structure, with almost no injuries reported. Loss estimated at 12 000 dollars with 7 000 dollars insured.
A conference of delegates from German turner societies in Chicago Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and the Dakotas met in La Crosse on Sunday. They formed the northern district of the North American Turner union and chose St Paul as the site for the first Turnfest next year with Minnesota's executive board tasked with arrangements.
Des Moines Iowa Sept. 80 The hoodle alderman faced district court on demurrer by defendants charged with unlawful misconduct in office They contend no such crime exists in statutes The indicted aldermen allegedly raised their meagre salaries by increasing warrants in payment of claims
A boy on a bicycle with his black and tan dog following closely rides along St Charles Avenue New Orleans. The dog rests its front paws on the boy’s neck while they travel and later nods off to sleep on the boy’s shoulder. In a separate note, Banker Kennedy of New York bought the original manuscript of a Scottish war song for £70 and donated it to Edinburgh, with the lord provost and town council expressing thanks.
Washington Sep 80 The Senate backed leases to mine coal in the Choc taw nation and approved the conference report on indemnity lands for settlers. The deficiency appropriation conference report was explained by Mr Hale and the tariff bill debate postponed to morning. Senator Morgan criticized the tariff and gerrymandering while predicting few Republican votes against the report aside from Mr Paddock.
The Lower Branch adopted the conference report on the tariff bill with only three Republican votes against it. Nebraska's Paddock Pettigrew and Power hinted at opposition but may vote yes if not paired. Minnesota lawmakers and Senator Davis met but found no agreement while noting sugar relief and a binding twine rate cut as favorable concessions.
Washington Sept 80 The conference on the deficiency appropriation bill has reached a final agreement. The Senate approved a total of 7 875 492 and the conference reduced it to 6 666 259. Reinstated 10 000 for Winona Minnesota public building and 10 000 for Texarkana. Town sites in Oklahoma raised from 1300 to 25000.
Washington dispatch notes the fifty first congress will end in two or three days. It claims the session was long and highly active, with record numbers of bills and resolutions introduced and many enacted. The tally shows 16 972 total proposals, 3215 house reports, 1817 senate reports, 1292 house bills passed, and 849 senate measures approved or awaiting president.
The record shows about 1,885 acts or laws in total, with 480 sent to the president, compared to 1,790 in the previous Congress. Of these acts, 606 house and 275 senate bills were for pensions to individuals.
The House approved the conference report on the deficiency bill and discussed amendments to regulate U S courts jurisdiction. It also passed a $10 316 deficiency appropriation for member pay, approved a Senate amendment extending benefits to postal clerks, and ordered a conference on Ft Ellis Montana reservation. A Senate bill forgiving penalties for the Columbian Iron Works on the gunboat Petrel was passed.
The departure of Superintendent Porter for Europe raises who will act in his absence. No assistant superintendent exists and law provides the chief clerk to perform duties. Chief A. I. Childs will act as superintendent of the census office.
Washington special reports President Harrison and several cabinet members will travel to California next May as guests of Senator Stanford for the opening of Leland Stanford Jr. University. The trip and entertainment will be lavish and include the presidential household ladies and cabinet wives.
The Times predicts the McKinley tariff will harm American industry while dislocating world commerce. The Daily News argues the earlier tariff had paralyzed export trade and the McKinley tariff may destroy it. England’s supremacy is threatened only if American free trade opens markets to strong rivals.
Advices from Samo state that the Vandalia and Trenton, wrecked war ships presented to the Samoan government, have been sold to a San Francisco wrecking firm. Removal has begun with purchasers paying all removal costs and the Samoan government receiving from one fifth to one half of the profits, to be settled by arbitration.
Washington reports strong interest in forthcoming bids at the navy department for three battleships and a swift triple screw cruiser. About 15 million dollars is appropriated for the vessels, and construction terms attract bids from major shipbuilders.
The President approved two acts, authorizing Texas American Electric Light and Power to erect wires across the Rio Grande at El Paso and granting a pension to the widow of General Crook. The measures, announced from Washington on September 30, mark official support for cross border infrastructure and veteran family benefits.
SABETHA Kan Sept 30 Department Commander Collins of the G A R of Kansas reports Private Secretary Halford says President Harrison has accepted an invitation to attend the state reunion at Topeka on January 30.
The Minnesota Prison Board returns from the East with $25,000 worth of machinery to manufacture binding twine at Stillwater penitentiary. Director Hall says the project will produce twine locally, supporting state operations and jobs.
A Philadelphia Inquirer report quotes a pawnbroker noting the busy season as impecunious young men head to the seashore. He describes large stocks of overcoats ulsters and watches pledged for money to fund seaside visits and later redeemed when weather cools.
A devastating blaze at Curcaco wiped out most of the Anglo American Provision company stock yards plant. Losses range from 700000 to 1000000 with insurance covering the damage. The suspension of operations will impact daily hog processing plans from 4000–7000 to 12000, leaving 1300 workers unemployed. A formal investigation into the fire’s origin will follow.
A midnight freight collision ten miles west of Zanesville Ohio kills the eastbound engineer and fireman on impact and mows down a line of cars. The wreck, blamed on operator Francis Keelty for failing to deliver orders, destroyed freight and left one survivor gravely injured. Eight others are dead or missing, with crews working through the day to clear rails as authorities pursue Keelty. Separately Ottawa reports the Davy Crockett seizure as a mistake amid fisheries tensions, and Dillon and O'Brien prepare for appeal after rent-conspiracy charges in Tipperary. London elects Joseph Savory lord mayor.
Record of hog, cattle, and sheep prices across St Paul Union Stock Yards and Chicago Live Stock. Hogs mix around 3.70 to 4.10 per unit with weights varying. cattle show fat native steers, cows, bulls, and yearling calves in mixed ranges. sheep prices list natives, Westerns, Texans, and stock lambs with several 3.60 to 6.15 spreads.
Market notes list wheat, corn and oats futures in September and October with prices across No. 1 hard, No. 1 northern, No. 2 northern, and corn spreads. Butter and creamery dairy quotes show quality grades and prices for Paul Produce.
A lyrical note from Harper’s Weekly recalls timeless flowers while a New York Stock Exchange scene ends with a charity act. A broker lifts a newsboy’s ragged bundle to a box, coins flood in, and the boy clutches the box before being released into Nassau Street amid a cheering crowd.
Health Inspector Benjamin announces green apples are a threat to public health and the growing republic. He and sanitary policemen visited twenty fruit stands and seized nearly twenty bushels, while vendors vowed not to sell apples with underdeveloped seed color.
A New Haven inventor proposes a simple method for negilige shirt wearers. Suspenders are worn under the undershirt with outer shirt slits and stitched buttonholes guiding the straps to the trousers. A belt or sash covers the waist, slits, and straps for a cleaner appearance and comfort.
The Humane Society of Pittsburg reports a genuine wild boy aged 18 named Harry Allen. Brought from Virginia mountains, he reportedly lived wild since childhood, escaping into woods for months at a time. He fed on berries roots and raw wild birds, moves like a cat and eyes dilate.
The Albany Argus reports a peculiar scene as a flood of canal boats move toward the metropolis carrying earth thickly spread on their decks to shield precious cargo from sun. Grass grows in places through the earth, underscoring an unusual sight on the riverside fleet.
The Dry Goods Chronicle notes that pure silk may not be worn by Mohammedans, but silk mixed with cotton is permitted. It describes eastern fabrics with a cotton warp and soft silk in striped satin-like luster as an acceptable alternative.
Detroit Free Press notes a ridicule line while government plans to prosecute MP Harrison and others who attended the Tipperary riot on Thursday last. Judge Caddell recounts Leetora Morley asking exclusion of the crowd from the court. In Vienna one thousand mother of pearl button makers are locked out due to the McKinley tariff threatening American trade.
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