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Newspaper
The Warner Sun
Location
Warner, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1886
Page
2
The State Coroners' Association reports 353 personal crisis cases versus 315 railroad fatalities in Iowa last year. The data highlight more non fatal emergencies than deaths from rail accidents across the state.
The prophets who frighten others with death threats have fixed 1888 as the final conflagration. Repeatedly changing their predicted date should make people wary of trusting their forecasts in the future.
Mr. Simon Sterne, named by President Cleveland, will tour Western Europe to study railway laws and prepare a report. His NY Chamber of Commerce counsel work on the New York legislature railway investigation helped establish the state railroad commission.
The article argues a treaty between Great Britain and the United States would stop thieves from the US taking shelter in Canada. It notes New York Aldermen indicted for selling themselves to Jacob Sharp may be saved by the Dominion, with some already in Montreal. They face $25,000 bail, a fraction of bribes received, yet likely affordable for liberty.
Chief Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers spoke in Hartford asserting that amicable dealings between union officers and railroad management have kept peace for twelve years. He noted that recent Southwestern troubles were settled without strikes and that engineers and companies are on excellent terms.
In the Higgin s case the United States Circuit Court for the Northern District of Texas holds that labor organizations are lawful but have no legal status or authority. they cannot issue binding orders and cannot shield members from consequences of unlawful acts, as per Judge Pardee.
The article notes Prof. Humphrey's findings on early male mortality versus females in infancy, with females showing inherent vitality. It cites average heights, pulse rates, and respiration differences, then discusses changes in bone mass and dentition with age, concluding about elder bone and dental facts.
A construction collapse in Minneapolis on Wednesday the fifth killed four men and injured five others, with two of the injured likely to join the dead. The accident occurred during the expansion of the main block on Second Street, as excavations and wall removals left timbers and bricks piled in the work area. Fire crews and volunteers labored for hours to recover victims, identifying John Vanish, James Connell, W. Mason, and Hans Peterson among the dead, and J. Simmons, John Carlson, Robert Averson, B. Swanson, and Patrick Dufure among the injured.
Senate approves 800000 for mails to Central and South America with New York to Rio de Janeiro steam line. House debates contested election cases Briggs Weaver Price Page, and approves testimony extensions. Senate amends interstate commerce with long haul limits. Spooner opposes. House votes veteran bounty relief. widows extended. Senate considers further interstate commerce amendments and rail-car provisions amid broad debate.
The Special Telegram reports New York Representative Baker introduced a bill to establish the North Dakota Territory. It mirrors the Raymond bill but sets the southern boundary at the 47th parallel north. The council would have 20 members and the house 40, with organization and procedures similar to the Raymond proposal. The measure awaits committee action alongside Springer’s admission bill.
Col George B. Goodwin of Milwaukee dies. Dr William A. Hammond, ex surgeon general, married to Miss Chapin of New York. Senator Van Wyck noted for bow legs. Ottawa scandal involve civil service wife and minister, a department quarrel and blows. Miss Frankie Folsom, Cleveland's fiancée, to visit London and court presentation. Marie Christina's daughters mourn their father. Victoria opens colonial exhibition in London with a Tennyson ode. Senator Logan receives a request on Elisha V. Lang for New Mexico chief justice. nomination expected. Hill confirmed as Colorado marshal amid protests by Democrats. President orders coastal quarantine patrol via revenue cutters.
A fragment from Blackwood's Magazine dated February 13 1886 conveys Victoria and clergy expressing deep sorrow on the death of a revered father figure. Messages from Queen Victoria praising Balmoral and royal figures Beatrice and Tulloch accompany expressions of sympathy to Osborne and his wife, noting health concerns and the shock of loss.
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