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Newspaper
The Warner Sun
Location
Warner, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1886
Page
2
The Mississippi River runs about 2,986 miles from its source at Lake Itasca Minnesota to its mouth at the Gulf of Mexico verifiable in geographic records.
On Mount Washington New Hampshire the wind reached 140 miles an hour and the thermometer fell to 28 below zero the lowest mark since the signal service station was established.
The February public debt shows a reduction of about 3 million dollars and 63 million for the eight months of the fiscal year. The national debt is gradually wearing away and future appropriations may hasten its end for the present generation.
The Franklin County Overseer notes select cobs selling at 75 cents a hundred for pipe manufacture. Even after sorting, these cobs surpass the value of the corn shelled from them. Missouri meerschaums are famed and popular worldwide.
Federal soldier famed for killing Booth drifts to Kansas as a homesteader. He has lived on a quarter section long enough to be entitled to a patent after deducting army service, with his application pending at the General Land Office awaiting Commissioner Sparks's action.
Mr. 8.8. Cox, minister to Turkey, speaks of happiness under the Sultan's palace. He notes Turkey has not a bad government as painted and cites home rule roots in Greek civilization and municipal freedom. He contrasts with Ireland under 19th century rule from London and Dublin Castle.
Expulsion of Chinese from Seattle and Washington Territory drives many to San Francisco Chinatown. Estimated 7,000 to 8,000 idle Chinamen roam the streets lacking shelter or food, while San Francisco hosts about 60,000 white adults and at least 50,000 adult Chinese residents.
A Burlington resident disputes claims that winters are milder. He asserts forty six years show each decade brings more frequent and intense cold snaps, the worst on February 4 and 5, and notes Lake Champlain freezes up earlier now than half a century ago, concluding that the planet is cooling.
An association of government clerks formed in Washington to aid discharged clerks by paying $200 to each. Formed a year and a half ago, it delayed incorporation due to admin changes, now proceeding as policy permits. Members pay $2 initiation and assessments to cover discharged members.
At the request of Irish Episcopal bishops Lord Plunket convenes the synod for the 23d inst to obtain church opinion on Ireland's political situation. Charles Russell seeks knighthood at Buckingham Palace but is asked to postpone and vows to refuse.
The committee on claims recommends payment of 1 566 to H K Belding for mail service from Browns ville to Carimona 1858 1862. They also consider Thomas George for 1 080 for Sioux outbreak crop losses 1862 and Isaac Slocum for 3 460 in 1857 losses and marshal seizure. Pensions urged for Bridget Smith mother of Patrick J Smith and John L Hunter.
The Senate spent nearly the day on routine business and the consideration of bills including a sinking fund and postmaster payments, with nominations for various military and diplomatic posts. The House opened with routine business, debated the pony appropriation bill and the education measure, and adjourned after announcements including the death of a California senator.
Rev. Sam Jones of the First Baptist Church delivered a sermon in Chicago where he criticized prayerful attendees for rising during a meeting and urged them to sit still. About twenty people obeyed then were asked to remain seated as he condemned excessive demonstrations and harshly challenged Plymouth church members.
The article celebrates the Diamond Wedding of Thomas Cruse and Miss Ma in Helena Montana at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Cruse, a prominent miner who discovered the Drum mine and sold it for $2,000,000, is noted as one of the wealthiest men in the Northwest. The wedding was a major social event with numerous invitations and lavish gifts.
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