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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1897
Page
7
London reports on editorial reactions to the Bank of England governor's letter at the semi annual meeting. The Times questions silver price guidance and risks to prestige abroad. The Standard blasts the letter as absurd and mischievous in its critique of currency policy.
London reports at the Bank of England semi annual meeting show Governor Hugh C Smith explaining possible silver holdings under the 1844 act to support international agreement ideas. He notes no negotiations with US or French monetary commissioners and that the bank has not bought silver. The letter prompts little market reaction, while the Bimetallic League remains pleased.
Washington Sept 18 Senator Gwinnett, head of the international military commission, reports encouragement toward an international agreement on silver. He notes the decline in silver usage opposition but expects a settlement. Walcott will be in London by Oct 1 and return to Washington before Congress convenes in December.
The second brigade under General Jeffries reached the Rawat pass foot on Tuesday. British forces faced heavy fire during the night with Lieutenants Tompkins and Bailey killed and Lieutenant Harrington severely wounded. Two privates died, five were wounded, and twenty five horses and mules were killed in the engagement.
London reports Emperor William desires a meeting with Queen Victoria at Balmoral this autumn and hopes the queen will visit him. If arranged a meeting with the emperor’s grandson in Germany could occur in April at Coblentz or Potsdam.
Washington September 17 Postmaster General Gary has studied postal savings banks and now favors their establishment. He plans to prepare a bill for congressional passage and may include the topic in his annual report. Details of any plan are not yet decided but will be developed soon.
Commissioner Jones of the Indian bureau reports a survey across agencies shows only eight insane Indians in the country. Some are classified as idiots rather than lunatics. The peak at any agency is eight, with White Earth Minnesota and Flathead Montana each reporting that total.
Stewartville Minnesota resident Mack Slater a carpenter learned by telegram that his Australian uncle had died leaving about 875000 dollars. W B Coakley a clothing merchant also received word that an uncle died leaving 100900 dollars in property.
Michael won the Springfield bicycle club tournament 20 mile race by 150 yards in 38 11. The former world record was 238 5 seconds slower. Over 15 000 spectators attended the event in Springfield Mass.
Senator Hanna will take the stump next week in the Ohio campaign. The saw mills at Boucau, France, valued at 2,250,000 francs, have been destroyed by fire. The steam yacht Mayflower has arrived at Newport from Cowes, England, with the body of the late Ogden Goelet aboard. Commissioner Powderly of the immigration bureau orders deportation of 16 contract laborers from San Francisco who arrived from Japan via Victoria. William L. Wilson, ex-postmaster general and former congressman, has become president of Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, on Wednesday.
Indianapolis defeated Columbus 5 to 3 in the first game and won 8 to 10 in the second. National League results include Baltimore 13 over Chicago 2 and Boston 9 over Philadelphia 1. Louisville 4 defeated Pittsburg 2, then Pittsburg 8 over Louisville 2. Brooklyn 19 beat New York 4. Club standings show Columbus .659, Indianapolis .727, St Paul .29, Milwaukee .612, Detroit .508, Minneapolis .311, Kansas City .206, Grand Rapids .271 with Baltimore .718 and Boston .708 leading the league. New York .644, Cincinnati .573, Cleveland .50, Washington .470, Brooklyn .450, Pittsburg .441, Chicago .438, Philadelphia .425, Louisville .415, St. Louis .227.
Market notes from Milwaukee dated September 15 show No 1 Northern wheat at 6 cents per bushel, No 2 spring 2 cents, December 915c, No 3 corn 80, No 2 white oats 22 2 ic, Barley No 2 42c with sample on track 28 410c.
Dunluth September 15 Wheat cash prices No 1 hard six and a half cents, No 1 Northern ninety five, new No 2 Northern ninety four and three quarters cents, No 3 spring eighty seven cents. Arrivals include No 1 hard six hundred forty six and a half cents, No 1 Northern nine cents, September No 1 Northern nine cents, October No 1 Northern nine dollars and thirty three and a half cents per bushel.
Minneapolis note reports September wheat closing at 9.53 cents, December at 9.5 cents, and On Track No 1 hard 9.5 cents with No 1 Northern 9.43 cents and No 2 Northern 9.3 cents. Market activity centers on grain prices and contract quotes from the Minneapolis exchange.
Chicago market report dated September 15 shows live poultry steady with turkeys at 9 100, chickens 8 cents, spring chickens 9 to 10 cents, ducks 34 to 47 cents. Butter firm, creamery 12 to 17 cents, dairies 9 cents. Eggs firm, fresh 1 cent.
South St Paul market summary shows hogs strong with prices 3.40 to 4.00 for quality common, cattle steady to active except common stock with stockers 3.60 to 11.10, steers to 5.80, cows 2.25 to 23.65, calves 4.15 to 4.50. Sheep steady with muttons 3.25 and lambs 4.10 to 4.50.
Wheat and corn quotes listed for September, December, March and May futures with varied fractions. Oats show September 194, October 20, December 21 and May 24. pork prices range from 7 to 9.10 depending on month.
At Versailles Indiana a mob of about 490 overpowered the jailer and guard and hanged Lyle Levi Bert Andrews Clifford Gordon William Jenkins and Henry Shuller. The victims accused of robberies were dragged 200 feet to an elm and suspended. An inquest was held but citizen sentiment favored the mob action with possible further reprisals.
A. B. Evans, register of the land office at Des Moines, has resigned and will return to private legal work. High water on parts of the Missouri River has mysteriously disappeared and scientists say it drains into the great artesian basin.
At Lafayette bridge near Milwaukee two freight engines were smashed to pieces in a head end collision on the Northwestern road. The crews escaped injury by jumping from the wreck. The report notes a marketing line about Castoria and Cascarets as unrelated notices.
Harper's Magazine previews its October 1896 number with fiction by Iba Maurier Frank R Stockton Howells Twain Nelson Pase Davis Wister Bangs McEnery Stuart Thanet Wilkin and more. It highlights science pieces by Henry Smith Williams psychology by Andrew Wilson Mexican features by Lummis and Wilson historical papers with Woodrow Wilson and MacMaster and a British coronation story by Davis illustrated by Woodville. Subscriptions offered at four dollars for one year with free postage in the U S Canada and Mexico.
Indianapolis, Sept 17 Governor Mount stated immediate action after the Versailles lynching. He wired Ripley county authorities to arrest the offenders and promised full use of state power to ensure justice. A representative was sent to the scene to pursue every proper effort to prevent any escape by the guilty.
Maprio Sept 17 The war department concentrates 6 000 troops to dispatch as reinforcements to the Spanish army in Cuba.
The North Western Line offers racoing personally conducted excursions to San Francisco and Los Angeles every Thursday. The route passes picturesque scenery and features modern, neatly upholstered tourist sleeping cars with full conveniences. Conductors accompany travelers to California ensuring care and attention. Daily tourist sleeping cars run between Council Bluffs and California. Fall rate information available from Chicago & North Western Railway agents.
Harper's Bazaar enters its thirtieth volume in 1897 as a leading fashion journal. Katharine De Forest writes weekly Paris fashions notes. New York fashions and a pattern sheet, gowns, wraps, and children's clothing are detailed. The issue highlights serials by Pool and Thanet, stories by Wilkins and Spofford, special features on women nationwide, and departments on health, music, embroidery, etiquette, and society notices. Subscriptions available for 4.00 dollars via P O Box 959 New York City.
Harper's Weekly marks forty years of publication and outlines plans for 1897 with cartoons, serials, and departments. A New England Story by Mary E Wilkins begins January, followed by a Greek tale by E F and a Bangs sequel illustrated by Peter Newell. The paper pledges continued world news, literary, and artistic leadership and invites readers to address Harper Brothers in New York.
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