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Newspaper
The Warner Sun
Location
Warner, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1886
Page
2
A Jacksonville newspaper puts total losses by fruit and vegetable growers at not more than 2 million dollars, outlining the financial impact across the sector.
Massachusetts lawmakers face numerous petitions seeking a tobacco ban but the effort seems unlikely to succeed. The long‑time anti tobacco advocate Trask has been deceased for years.
Robert Emmet lies in a handsome Glasnevin cemetery eight and a half miles from Dublin. In line with Emmet's wish no monument will rise above the grave until Ireland regains liberty, a goal not as distant then as at his execution.
The year 1885 is seen as the worst since 1879 for Great Britain farmers, with many tenant farmers unable to pay rent and landlords granting remissions of 10 to 80 percent. Scotland reports a worse harvest than England, while Ireland fares relatively better.
Greece demands return of the ancient province of Macedonia and threatens action, while Great Powers reportedly oppose the demand and Britain prepares a fleet in the Mediterranean to deter any warlike move by Greece against Turkey.
The Boston firm Charles H. Sweet and Company formerly failed for four million dollars, went through bankruptcy, resumed business, and began repaying old debts. All principal has been paid, creditors informed that interest will be paid this month, leaving a favorable memory of the firm.
The Supreme Court decision voiding all state laws that imposed special taxes on commercial travelers is hailed as a wholesome ruling. It held such taxes were protectionist, not revenue measures, comparing them to taxing goods from other states.
Certified patent copies list among oleomargarine ingredients sugars and acids. It is asserted that some compounds are positively deleterious to health.
Two leading Ohio editors conclude a long confrontational rivalry as one retires from the editorial chair. The departing journalist is praised for sterling ability and strong business sense while the successor receives best wishes for prosperity and happiness.
In Parliament on Tuesday the government faced defeat 250 to 329 as Sir Michael Hicks Beach announced plans to introduce a bill suppressing the Irish National League and other risky societies. Cheers, boycotts, and party lines dominated the debate with Gladstone and Hartington supporting amendments while Parnellites opposed.
The New York Tribune notes an annual influx of Pacific Northwest residents seeking capital and land deals. Washington Territory investors including A M Cameron push two feeder lines into Palouse wheat country and grazing lands while routes to Cour d'Alene gold fields are surveyed. Hopkins cites rising gold and silver output, with Harrington of Helena noting Cour de Aione gold far outpacing nearby regions.
The piece lists unconfirmed treasury nominees Kimball and Fourth Auditor Shelley and postmasters commissioned in Wisconsin towns. It notes the house committee considering extending pension arrears to 1888 with an estimated 75 million dollars needed. Remains of Rep Joseph Rankin leave for Wisconsin on a special train. California railroad tax cases reach the supreme court with corporations arguing 14th amendment violations of state revenue laws.
Reported losses from a Philadelphia hotel fire rise to 250000 with extensive farm stock deaths from an extreme freeze in Kansas. A Southern Illinois Central line wreck near Cairo killed engineer A L Ruffin. Burlington Vermont witnesses a major fire gutting Wheeler's block and nearby structures. Philadelphia fires total losses near half a million with multiple named sufferers including Monroe Bros Co and Lehman Bolton, among others.
Tom Mace who shot Charles Johnson near Sioux City is captured and jailed. Dr. De Leon of Chicago married Emma Rose at Davenport and deserted her after returning to Chicago. De Leon is missing and the girl returned home. United States marshal brings B. T. O. Hubbard to Joiet prison as a seven year sentence for defrauding First National Bank of Monmouth of about $200,000. Severe rain and sleet flood west of the Rockies with Fresno half submerged and damages around $20,000. Telegraph links between East and California disrupted.
Valuable placer gold mines are said to have been found in Honduras. The Dilke divorce trial in London is set for February 4. Lieut. Borden, jailed in Spain for vilifying the queen, receives eight years in a military prison. He commanded the palace guard and was a cousin of the late King Alfonso.
Henry L Wilkins of Omaha died suddenly in Boston after a leading Boston hotel incident described as an attack of insanity caused by spiritualism. He was subdued by Parson Downs during the event.
Iowa lawmakers announce an investigation into the likely reinstatement of Auditor Brown. The report notes political maneuvering and institutional oversight amid budget and governance concerns.
Senate speeches by Voorhees Harrison Evarts and Spooner praise late Vice President Hendricks and memorial resolutions are adopted. Spooner delivers a notable first speech with praise from Republicans and Democrats alike. attendance includes Hendricks family, Indiana delegation, and notable guests in galleries as eulogies proceed. House actions include bills for popular vote presidential election and steamboat inspection reforms plus river and Indian reservation measures.
Discussion on dividing the Sioux reservation and relinquishing Indian title continues as Senator Harrison defends Dakota statehood against opposition. Senate confirms multiple nominations and examines privilege in Norfolk yard debates. Grant Monument bill advances with a $500,000 appropriation and fundraising provisions.
The Senate discussed Dakota's admission with Mr Butler's enabling act substitute requiring a territorial election and a adopted constitution. He spoke in its favor while Mr Wilson of Iowa delivered a strong supporting address. Also bills on coinage suspension and railroad land grant forfeiture were introduced, and tributes paid to the late Elwood of Illinois.
Congress debates a Sherman bill to discontinue silver dollar coinage and issue 10 dollar coin certificates backed by silver bullion. The plan permits monthly bullion purchases, defines denominations, and requires redemption in coin at New York, with deposits supporting certificate payments. House notes Oklahoma Territory organization and memorial addresses for late representative Elwood.
A Senate resolution opened executive nominations in open session. Discussion covered the Dakota Sioux division bill and Logan’s older gun ban idea for Indians to curb conflicts. West proposed a north south line along the 101st meridian to keep unsettled western areas territorial. Ingalls sought to redraw circuit boundaries shifting Nebraska Kansas Arkansas Colorado into the Eighth, Minnesota Iowa Missouri to the Ninth. House focused on private calendar bills and pension measures, adjourning to Monday.
In Beatrice Nebraska a public building bill for 100000 is introduced by Van Wyck, while Jackson seeks relief for M E church south book agents. Gibson proposes a fog signal lightship off the Mississippi mouth. The Sioux reservation division passes. An electoral count bill is debated by Hoar Sherman and Gall. A land office retroactivity bill is presented. House privilege questions arise over a New York World editorial. Bills for public health bureau and graduated income tax appear. Pensions for soldiers' widows rise to 12.
A drowning man’s body is recovered by a policeman who asks bystanders if anyone knows him. A boy recalls seeing the man surface for the last time but notes they failed to learn his name.
Instructions describe making a date cream by beating cream with cold water and sugar until stiff, removing seeds, and filling each date with cream formed to fit the seed cavity before drying. The cream can be flavored to taste.
A simple batter mixes half a cup of cold boiled rice with corn meal one egg butter salt sugar and milk to thin. The pan is greased well to prevent sticking in this dainty preparation.
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