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Newspaper
The Warner Sun
Location
Warner, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1887
Page
2
Publisher Fred Kile notes steamship firms claim to move people across the ocean at one-third of a cent per mile with meals and lodging included, and that profits come from other services.
Alden Goldsmith of New Jersey has died and left a legacy linked to the trotting horse Goldsmith Maid. He bought the mare for 600 dollars, sold her for 20 000, and her turf earnings totaled 240 000 dollars for him.
The origin of insurance is traced to Solon the law giver about 594 B C He established a marine insurance system inspired by his travels to improve maritime governance for his people, who had suffered under Draco's harsh laws.
Mr. Singleton of Mississippi, chair man of the house committee library at Washington, appoints Miss Mary Johnston as clerk. She takes the oath before a woman notary in the pension office, recently appointed by President Cleveland. This marks the first woman to hold an office under Congress.
Dr. Aveling asserts American wage-workers are not better off than European peers and plans to press this claim in talks with the poor. The press counters, arguing against his impressions and presenting a strong case.
Illinois lawmakers will meet on January 5 with the first vote for United States Senator set by law for January 18. Republicans hold a three seat House majority and a thirteen seat Senate edge, signaling a Republican successor to Gen. Logan.
Cotton seed, once considered waste besides planting needs, now yields valuable by products. Oil extracted by pressure rivals olive oil in usefulness and market value, while the press cake remains an excellent fertilizer for crops.
The Providence Journal predicts a prosperous 1887 with rising business activity. It cites urban construction, railroad building, and demand for white labor in the South, plus welcoming right sort of immigration under American law.
The latest report from the commissioner of agriculture details record grain output: 1.635 billion bushels of corn, 446 million wheat, 517 million oats, 25.6 million rye, 50.8 million barley, and 11 million buckwheat. Total cereal production reaches 2.686 billion bushels, 53 per capita. In 1850 per capita was 38. By 1885 aggregate output exceeds 3 billion bushels, with wheat five times and corn four times newer levels.
General Lucius Fairchild reports the death of Comrade John A Logan who died December 26 in Washington D C. Logan was an early G A R activist whose life served the Union and the order. His funeral will draw thousands of comrades paying tribute to the gallant soldier and devoted worker for the republic.
At a St. Paul Board of Trade meeting President J. M. Bohrer led in resolutions condemning disreputable commission dealers. The measure calls for publishing a vetted list of about fifty honorable firms for consignments and warns country dealers to inspect others before sending produce to this market. The board invites Minnesota Butter Cheese and Dairy Stock associations to hold their next annual meeting in St. Paul with rooms furnished by the board.
The report lists Charles E. Hogg as the youngest congressman from West Virginia's Fourth district. It notes Speaker Carlisle's answer to Thobe's election contest, plans to admit Dakota New Mexico and Washington territories, Gen. Logan's upcoming funeral, and a rash of fires, insolvencies, and political moves including McGlynn’s suspension and pension talk for Mrs. Logan.
Distinguished guests entered the chamber for Gen Logan's funeral with many officials and lawmakers present. The procession included bishops and clergymen, with Mrs Logan and family in mourning, as the service opened with Psalm reading and a formal oration.
The Logan fund receipts list Morton Bliss & Co. $1000 and others totaling 2525 with ex Senator Paddock $500. Post offices established in Minnesota Evan Brown county Otisville Washington county. Minnesota Crow Lake Stearns county renamed Belgrade. Iowa Bard Louisa county discontinued. Postmasters commissioned in Dakota Crystal G Skene Jr Henry Walsh. Iowa Beaman Concord Manhattan McGraw Taylor Matthews. Montana Wallace Essie L Mitchell. Wisconsin North Valley D C Criswald Phillips C Kelleiher. Fourth class postmasters Minnesota Chatfield H L Atchison.
At the last session the Farmers of Dakota adopted resolutions on free markets and an alliance insurance company. They urged passage of laws for flat warehouses and negotiable elevator receipts, grading of grain to Minnesota standards, and independence from railways to secure fair rates. Officers were elected and a memorial to the legislature planned.
The state executive committee sends circulars to county leaders asking if the people support immediate operation of a state government. While the Huron constitutional convention debates the ordinance, leaders insist on seeking public sanction first and plan to gauge party alignments statewide.
Engineers survey a Manitoba to Huron line. A Brown County gambling case ends with confiscation. Charles Martin dies freezing on Christmas night while traveling from Bismarck to Menoken. The Deadwood receiver’s term expired. successor soon. Gettysburg pays 150 dollars monthly for water. The U S court meets Deadwood Jan 28. Pierre delegation asks Bishop Marty to move a priest alleged to support gambling in Pierre. New Dakota postmasters named in several counties.
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