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Newspaper
The Warner Sun
Location
Warner, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1886
Page
3
The Rev. Dr. Bartlett recounts a politician who visited a Washington church seeking a high diplomatic post, wandered in casually, was converted, decided against office, and refused the offer when it came. The pastor calls the episode unique.
The New York Court of Appeals in the sinking fund case rules that city debt estimates under constitutional limits must deduct sinking fund bonds. The decision, aligned with practices in major cities, highlights the impact of city securities on debt calculations.
A famed peachblow vase sold in New York for twenty thousand dollars faces widespread imitation. The original maker warns collectors to verify provenance and avoid fake copies flooding the market.
A declaration warns that if improvements in glass manufacture do not improve, the value of diamonds could be destroyed. The statement emphasizes the fragile link between material quality and gem markets.
Governor West of Utah says the President might pardon the imprisoned Mormons if they promise to obey the law in the future. He would advocate for pardon if the pledge is made, with Judge Zane and Attorney Dickson to do similarly. The Mormons refuse and Apostle Lorenzo Snow states they follow God's command and will resist man’s laws and punishment.
The report notes 684 injured and a strong growth in railways with 118 percent more completed track over ten years. Gross earnings rise 66 percent and net earnings 130 percent. At year start total rail miles stood at 11 216 due to Canadian Pacific Gravenhurst and Callendar line completion and Manitoba Northwest extensions.
The Kansas City tornado showed that well built blocks resist extreme winds while flimsy structures fail. A school tower collapsed and the newer sturdy addition survived. a hilltop house and other ill built buildings suffered damage. The storm left damage and loss of life though some sturdier constructions withstood the force.
Govs. Wilson West Virginia Gov. Lee Virginia and Foraker Ohio spoke at a Cincinnati chamber event. Lee urged remembering the war as valor evidence while Virginia aims to join and aid the Union. Foraker praised the warm reception showing Ohio’s unity with Virginia. Applause followed.
Maj. Lewis Merrill of the Seventh Cavalry is placed on the retired list by order of the president. Mizner's promotion promotes Capt. Spaulding to major of the Seventh Cavalry and Capt. Madden to major of the Fourth. Capt. Adams becomes senior captain of cavalry. On June 11 Col. Sturgis retires, making Lieut. Col. Forsythe colonel of the Seventh and Major Arnold lieutenant colonel of the First. Adams' promotion makes Lieut. Greely captain and eligible for major and assistant adjutant general.
The late Dr. Dio Lewis of Yonkers New York directed his body be cremated and ashes buried earthward for his wife to plant forget me nots. He asked funeral expenses avoided and no flowers, with remains placed in a pine coffin for removal to the cemetery. The incineration occurred Monday the 24th at Fresh Pond Long Island.
The president plans to occupy a two and a half story stone mansion on Tarrytown Road in the Washington suburbs this summer. Reports of Kilpatrick’s near-lynching by Nebraska laborers and Maj. Tucker’s possible May 1 arrival as post paymaster are noted amid treasury bond redemptions of 4 million dollars due July 1 1886.
Postoffices discontinued and name changes listed across multiple towns in Minnesota and Dakota. A Hampton Indian graduate laments limited use of education in Indian Territory. Weekly Bradstreet’s failures trend shows 152 this week versus 156 prior, with historic weeks cited. Reports include murders in West Virginia and Nebraska, trials in Wisconsin and Missouri, and labor disputes involving Knights of Labor. Notable deaths include G B Scofield, Dr Dro Lewis, and James Reynolds.
Senate debate centers on a substitute for the house arbitration bill creating a five member commission appointed by the president with senate advice to adjudicate labor disputes. The panel would file decisions in district court as decrees and report questions between corporations and employers.
Roll calls show 191 Democrats and 27 Republicans for the affirmative, 74 Republicans and 6 Democrats against. Senate debates cover patent bills, timber culture repeal, swamp land guarantees, life saving stations, and postal subsidies as adjournment nears. House actions include naval appropriations, mackerel spawning ban, and a proposed constitutional amendment on tempering the tax and pensions.
A reminiscence recalls a time when few colleges admitted women and girls faced ridicule for advancing in studies. It notes the shift to equal educational opportunities and highlights how early schooling limited girls to domestic tasks.
Veal Sydney Mix combines 4 halves ounces of bread crumbs with a 5 inch amount of bee ai a pound of cold veal half briad of a lemon and a small spoonful of salt one third of a each of mace and nutmeg and cayenne pepper. Bake one hour.
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