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Newspaper
The Warner Sun
Location
Warner, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1887
Page
2
Betting in New York between the Volunteer and the Thistle is even as trade reports from major eastern cities show heavy fall business. Stock exchange seats now fetch $20,000 the lowest in years, reflecting speculative failures and the perceived value of vacant seats.
Miss Francis Willard, president of the Women’s National Christian Association, spoke at St Paul’s Church in Cincinnati predicting Tennessee would vote nearly solidly for a prohibitory constitutional amendment on the 29th.
By 1880 Pennsylvania accounted for 63 percent of the nation’s iron mine output, down from 53 percent last year. The Philadelphia Press predicts its share will dip below 50 percent by 1890 as other states grow faster.
The report notes privates earn about 6 2 a month while second lieutenants receive 25. Soldiers face hard service and strict discipline dating back to Frederick the Great. United States regulars are described as having the best pay and easiest service among troops worldwide.
Internal revenue data show malt liquor tax revenue at 204727 dollars above July 1888 levels while spirits tax receipts fell by 178540 dollars. The shift toward fermented drinks is seen as favorable to temperance and linked to reduced drunkenness compared with spirituous beverages.
Enthusiastic advocates for a New York Episcopal cathedral promise its construction with a projected cost of ten million dollars. A proposed site near Mornington Park would require half a million, with a fallback on a site east of Central Park on 90th Street. Half a million has already been pledged and fall subscription drives will continue.
The locomotive engineers and locomotive firemen, two large unions with 20 000 and 17 000 members, spent nothing on strikes last year while their benefi t disbursements to members and families totaled 528 000. Excluding these two, twelve associations show 108 915 members, 244 290.47 in benefit expenses, and 138 819.39 in strike costs, with over 86 of every 100 expended going to support members.
Ex-Warden Reed through attorney Fayette Marsh answers charges by denying taking state funds or engaging in immoral conduct. He accuses Warden Stordock of bribery attempts, conspiracy with a house of ill fame owner, and manipulated testimony. Reed seeks a full impartial investigation and subpoenas Gov Pillsbury, Gov McGill, and others to prove a conspiracy.
A massive blaze last Saturday night at the foot of Hennepin Island destroyed five mills in East Minneapolis including McMullen Co Eastman Bovey Co and C A Smith Co Merrillman Co with an aggregate ten hour capacity of about 590000 feet The loss to buildings and machinery totals 203000 with 127500 insured Much salvage was not recoverable The fire caused extensive heat and water damage rendering much machinery worthless
Commissioner J C Block reports the Pension Bureau has grown over 25 years into a large agency with growing clienteles and recommends sweeping changes. Proposals include raising minor child pensions, extending retroactive eligibility, starting widows’ pensions at the husband’s death, capping multiple pensions, adjusting disability ratings, boosting total deafness pay to 30 a month, granting discretionary rate corrections, and funding for additional agencies and staff to process Mexican pensions.
Philadelphia marked the 100th anniversary of the U S Constitution with a colossal three day pageant. President Cleveland attended as crowds of up to 200000 visitors from several states joined 800 floats 12390 horses and 150 bands in a sweeping Broad Street procession.
The Philadelphia procession on the constitution celebration’s second day drew nearly thirty thousand uniformed troops before President Cleveland. Sheridan led cavalry, naval units followed, and salutes marked extensive displays. The president toured exchanges, spoke to crowds, and attended the Clover Club dinner with a humorous address.
Acting Commissioner Stocksinger follows Secretary Lamar by restoring indemnity lands to settlement from the Northern Pacific Railroad. Nearly nine million acres are affected. Acting Secretary Muldrow orders immediate action to review railroad selections and report back with findings. Also, Minnesota G A R posts show mixed pension bill support across 69 posts, with several towns voting unanimously for the measure.
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