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Newspaper
The Warner Sun
Location
Warner, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1887
Page
2
Warner Weekly notes a nine steamer construction boom linking eastern points and Duluth. It observes telegraphy yield shrinking due to long distance telephoning and calls out electricity enabling conversation as a communications marvel. Postal receipts show rising revenue and potential self sufficiency despite lower postage.
Prof Conrad of Halle reports German universities grew from 13 400 students in 1867 to 28 000 today. In five years the rise reached 26 percent while the population grew five percent. Professions needing special training are crowded and many educated men are as poor as uneducated laborers.
Official trial off Scotland reports the new steamer Queen Victoria as the fastest in the world. She covered nine hours at an average nearly 26 miles an hour and faced strong winds with squalls and rain, yet she performed splendidly and stood up well against the wind.
The new Texas law punishes carrying a pistol or other deadly weapon with fine and imprisonment. It took effect July 4 and is expected to be enforced loosely, as in other states. Many people anticipate widespread armed response to minor offenses.
Buffalo business leaders push for a $100,000 prize to spur inventions that best utilize Niagara Falls power. The campaign reflects long standing public interest in tapping the falls energy rather than letting it dissipate.
If no major delay occurs the South could reap 7,500,000 bales of cotton, nearly double the previous peak from the old lava labor era. The 1883 86 harvest reached 82,334 bales, last year produced 6,500,000 bales, and the crop’s value may hit 300,000,000 dollars, though below historic hay and corn averages.
Washington Special Secretary Lamar directs a rehearing for John J. Skohen after finding his store work did not ruin good faith of entry. Lulu Marshall to submit new proof after illness. secretary sees no cancellation. Frank Adams entry upheld despite lack of continuous daily residence. Moss contested.
Chief Justice Gilfillan announces a ruling voiding the 1885 act allowing county seat removals as unconstitutional special legislation. Six counties must revert to original seats: Lac qui Parle Madison. Traverse Brown's Valley Wheaton. Jackson Jackson Lakefield. Dodge Kasson Dodge Center. Wadena Wadena Verndale. Business conducted since removals remains valid.
Pension totals and changes across July weeks, including pending claims 299 442 and 299 409, weekly dispositions 3 600 and receipts 3 567. Army and navy accounts shown, Mexican War fund listed. Patents issued in Minnesota Wisconsin. Vatican stance on Knights of Labor outlined. Royal and political notes across U S and Europe. Pension grants listed for Wisconsin Minnesota and Dakota.
Reports from Dakota counties indicate storms caused limited crop damage mainly to wheat and oats in small areas. Heavy rains benefit corn and overall yields look strong with gains in wheat oats barley and flax expected. extensive county by county outlooks note best yields in Beadle Moody and Davison among others. Land office filings show June gains in population and land activity across the state.
Territorial Statistician McClure reports county by county crop results with wheat averaging 70 percent in 76 counties while corn reaches 89 percent. oats 79. rye 6. barley 84. buckwheat 80. flax 72. native hay 77 and vegetables 86. Wheat tops 100 in Union, Marshall, Cavalier. Hamonark area nearest misses.
The Dakota Press Association met at Big Stone City on Stone Lake with President Augustine Davis of Huron delivering the annual address. He praised journalism growth in the region, urged enforcement of reduced-law rates, and urged standard advertising practices and dignified paper management.
A twelve bishop conclave or Vatican decision found no occasion for a special church deliverance on the Knights of Labor. The congregation agreed with the ten to two vote and informed Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore. A note attempted to urge reversal but the Holy See refused to reopen the matter.
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