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Newspaper
The Warner Sun
Location
Warner, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1886
Page
2
Registration tallies in Chicago list 81 000 registered voters while papers warn many residents may skip registration. Officials note the discrepancy between eligible voters and those who register.
Massachusetts again debates a bill to submit a biennial session amendment to the people. It failed to obtain two thirds of each house though the majority voted in favor. The measure will be reconsidered next year.
New York jurist Judge Noah Davis known for wisdom stated his opinion on a proposed marriage license bill. He argued that true public policy requires marriage to be made easy and divorce next to impossible.
The Mikado of Japan donated five hundred American dollars to the Grant monument fund in New York. He showed great attention to Gen. Grant in Japan, and relations between the dignitaries remained friendly and intimate. The general was chosen to arbitrate disputes between Japan and China and fulfilled the duty to both nations.
The article weighs two sides of using electric shock to execute murderers. It argues if killing is the sole aim electricity suffices, but if deterrence matters, gallows also carry terror and should not be mitigated.
Dozens of statesmen and thousands of social philosophers discuss a labor question solution. Many expect legislation to restore order and harmony, with arbitration schemes proposed. A prevailing view remains that the problem may resolve itself in time.
Bradstreet's journal notes a new industrial phase in New England with capital unions forming at various centers. It warns federations of capital will complicate employer employee relations and suggests organized strikes may move from labor to capital powers.
A bill in Connecticut would make it a misdemeanor for any legislator to accept a railroad pass. Lawmakers, wary of moral criticisms, may try various tactics to avoid a vote before the measure reaches a final decision.
A Philadelphia reading contest for Episcopal theological students drew strong attendance. Open to any Protestant Episcopal student in the United States the program covered prayers from the Book, the Ten Commandments, and selected biblical verses. Edmund Rausmaniere won the $300 prize donated by a Philadelphia gentleman.
Prayer decries looming revolution and global danger as the rich face moral tests, urging wealth to fund just use of fortune. Reports note Belgium strikes, cabinet resignations, and various international events including updates on Kossuth, Bismarck, and Pinkerton detectives.
The Texas Pacific and Missouri railways end their strike with 12000 idle workers resuming duties. Knights of Labor officials and company agree to arbitration with a three member panel and six delegated members. Jay Gould confirms resumed service and labor preference for former employees who did not damage property.
Rumors claim Commodore Mayo failed officer exams and will not be promoted to rear admiral. A new pension law could add about 6 million dollars to annual disbursements, while congressmen push bills to expand gratuities. Other items note floral show values, a prison suit for $50,000, a donation to Oberlin College, and remarks by Prince Bismarck on Reichstag duties.
Senate actions include passage of a pension bill for Gen Hancock’s widow and approval of the Indian appropriation bill. The Logan army efficiency bill faced debate, with discussion of personnel levels and casualties. House business centered on post office appropriations and railroad arbitration provisions.
Grand Master Powderly urges assemblies to halt new members amid labor anti-strain and warns against strikes to secure concessions. He calls for patience, adherence to law, and cautions clergy and public against misusing the order while signaling potential resignation if reforms fail.
Washington Special reports the late Raymond of Dakota was the last man to see Gen. McPherson alive at Atlanta. Raymond falsely answered for a dead man during a prisoner exchange, was later exchanged, and rejoined the army. A court at Uniontown heard on a postmaster case and a missing treasury sum in Falconer.
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