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Newspaper
The Warner Sun
Location
Warner, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1887
Page
2
The item notes there is no $75,000,000 estate awaiting the American Sands family in England and that funds are spent yearly to learn this, though official communications to government have occurred.
John Bright, once a liberal champion and friend of the oppressed, has fallen from grace in old age. He shows no sympathy for movements resembling those that inspired his earlier arguments and eloquence.
The London Truth reports Levy performed The Star Spangled Banner at a Buffalo Bill show in London. Many Americans stood with uncovered heads while English spectators yelled Sit down. The Americans remained courteous as this cultural clash unfolded.
City officials entertained the Queen of the Sandwich Islands with a costly showcase totaling 17 700 dollars. Daily costs ran about 400 dollars per palace guest for the royal suite, with 4 000 dollars for flowers and 1 108 dollars for carriage hire plus 4 854 dollars for hotel. The affair drew sharp denunciation for its rowdy presentation and waste.
Widespread Canadian deportations of American fugitives have led banks to offer handsome gifts to their clerks. The gifts, claimed as celebrations of a royal jubilee, raise suspicions of improper influence and conscience compromise among bank staff.
State officials tell road officials that all buffet cars entering or traveling through Ohio must pay a $200 annual liquor tax under the Dow law. If enforced, the tax could yield about $250,000 yearly, though railroads are expected to oppose the measure vigorously.
The commercial agent reports convicts in New Caledonia are being released under an agreement not to settle in French or English colonies. Public funds are used to assist their travel to San Francisco, where most of them head.
The U.S. population rose from about 4 000 000 in 1780 to twelve times that figure over ninety years. Immigration and new territory expansion contributed, but natural increase drove most growth, while England Scotland Wales and most European countries also show population gains over time.
Reports state the Hon. William Wheeler has died leaving Hannibal Hamlin of Maine as the sole surviving ex vice president. The note reflects on how quickly former presidents and vice presidents pass from public life as events move rapidly.
The Beaton club reportedly earned about 125000 in receipts this season. After deducting 35000 for salaries 2500 for taxes and substantial travel costs the net profit would be around 75000.
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued a long decision on the fourth section of the act. It allows railroads to judge when circumstances justify higher charges for longer hauls and limits the rule to substantially similar conditions. It also outlines how carriers must justify deviations and notes limited exceptions for competition with water routes and Canadian roads. Temporary relief orders are extended where appropriate.
New York June 15 G A R veterans at a Harlem reception condemn an order to return Confederate battle flags. Commander in Chief Fairchild criticizes the move noting flags were trophies kept by the War Department as mementoes of battle. He questions Southern governors accepting symbols of treason and legacy of the war.
A wide batch of dispatches reports wheat panic in Chicago and failures, naval prize disputes, political and naval remarks, internal revenue shifts, Dakota post offices, pensions, land entries, and local crime. Key items include Jones and Brown postmaster changes, Northwestern Indian land openings, and Governor Church’s cattle quarantine orders.
A historical note lists load capacities in LO tons and various commodities per car. It notes 40,000 to 60,000 pound cars under construction and references freight limits for transferring goods like oranges and other items across the rails.
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