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Newspaper
The Warner Sun
Location
Warner, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1886
Page
2
The current view is that Congress will not adjourn prior to August first. Officials expect extended sessions and possible delays to legislative business beyond the traditional summer pause.
Edward Harris of New Jersey first imported Percheron stock by 1839 and recent years have seen many top quality horses imported from France, signaling growing interest in the breed across the region.
General Gordon has secured 198 of 350 delegates for the Georgia State Convention to meet in Atlanta on the 28th. A lively contest with Major Bacon ends with Gordon winning by a solid majority, securing the governorship prospects.
The San Francisco Chronicle notes the Canadian Pacific from Port Moody to Montreal shortens the route to New York by about 400 miles and could beat American routes by at least three days if Montreal steamer speed rivals New York to Liverpool. It adds a Port Moody to China and Japan service could force American lines to improve.
Britain fields 336 ships with 58 000 men at 57 million dollars annually. France shows 308 ships and 67 000 men costing 47 million. Russia has 185 vessels 28 000 men at 25 million. Germany Spain Holland and Turkey are strong neighbors with vast fleets. The United States possesses 68 ships and 11 000 men costing 16 million annually.
In a Virginia private letter, Rev Dr Lorimer of Chicago recounts a near fatal pistol shot on a train. He says a ball shattered a window in a forward car as he spoke with Gov Fitzhugh Lee and others, narrowly missing his head. Gov Lee rushed to find the shooter and vowed to pursue the culprit.
Judge Fullerton, a New York lawyer, argued before a congressional committee that Confederate bonds should be redeemed, a bid to challenge the fourteenth amendment limits. Congressman Reagan of Texas countered that Fullerton's stance harms public opinion and criticized the argument as erroneous and potentially dangerous.
The river and harbor measure faced debate with amendments adopted to strike out Mississippi improvement provisions and insert commerce committee reports. Senate and House actions covered pensions, tax and tariff changes, treasury surplus allocations, Yellowstone Park funding, and new post office grounds purchases.
A recipe fragment set describes kedgeree with boiled rice and fish, and a custard rich soup. It also outlines methods for preparing eggs in milk and a cream pastry cake with sugar flour and cream of tartar. An egg shaped decorative item is noted for Easter display.
Condensed General News from Kawkawlin Michigan reports a village incident where a crowd of over 100 women surrounded Mrs Wixom’s house after rumors of her conduct, assaulted her, and she later pressed charges against six women. The trial occurred with fines of 4.70 dollars each and warnings of further arrests.
In New York, O Donovan Rossa remarks on a proposed extradition treaty between England and the United States aimed at dynamiters. He accuses London of reviving a scheme to bend American law, pledges support for Ireland, and asserts Americans will aid the Irish without violating U.S. law.
The Farmers' Review notes local rains in parts of the west and northwest with hail and wind damage. Winter wheat is nearly harvested, hay and oats are below average, pastures are short, and corn needs rain though is generally in good condition. Spring wheat worsens with chinch bugs and rust. harvest will reveal overall yields near 50 percent of average.
At a cabinet meeting Gladstone urged immediate resignation while Spencer and Morley Wil liam Harcourt pressed challenging a house vote on Ireland home rule. Gladstone later announced an uncompromising resignation option as Hartington Campbell Bannerman and Herschel declined to join a coalition. The Duke of Argyle’s role is discussed with Stanhope as secretary.
J L Armstrong at Norfolk depot hotel quarreled with Ella Manship dining room girl and stabbed her. She threw a tumbler at him, smashing it against his head. Another tumbler struck him, knocking him down and fracturing his skull. W E Sheldon elected president of the National Educational association at Topeka. Syme Jones stave factory Appleton burned damage and insurance figures. Forepeuehs circus wreck near Woosaborough kills horses injures men. Admiral Franklin and squadron officers honored.
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