02 Mar 1894
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1894
Page
1
The Stearns County Bar Association endorsed Judge Sourie for reelection. Reports of violence and accidents appear across cities including St Paul, Philadelphia, and San Francisco, with deaths, injuries, and property losses noted among various incidents and investigations.
Late market reports from Milwaukee and Duluth show firm wheat, steady cattle, and active hog trading at varied price levels. Grain futures in Duluth reflect cash and May options, while local feeds cite nervous buyers and limited trading interest across cattle, sheep, and hogs, with prices posted for prime and common stock.
A report from the Edinburgh Evening News claims Mr. Gladstone plans to resign the premiership while staying in Parliament. The claim, denied by his secretary, prompts swift telegram exchanges among leaders. The piece notes Roseberry and Spencer involvement and suggests an Easter resignation.
A group of five men attempted to halt an eastbound Santa Fe passenger train at the Rock Island crossing near Hutchinson Kansas. A red light blocked the track, but engineers sped through. A posse searched the area with no trace found. The robbers appeared unmasked and inexperienced.
A notorious blind beggar named Giarron in North Dakota died by suicide on the courthouse steps after threats were alleged to have followed him. He was to testify before the district court, with his evidence potentially convicting several prominent citizens accused of selling liquor. Local residents feared he took his own life due to pressure.
In Washington on February 28, Rep Fithian said silver supporters will block all appropriation bills and other major measures until a vote on Bland’s seigniorage bill is secured. He claimed the plan could halt government work until the silver question is decided, despite questions about House rules and passage.
February 28 report notes Representative Somers of Wisconsin pushing a probe into federal judges issuing injunctions in railroad cases. Prominent target is Supreme Court Justice Brower. others named include Judge Taft, Judge Ricks, Judge Pardes, Judge Beatty, and Judge Dundy.
In the case Wiha H Tasher versus Chicago City Railway for 25000 damages the jury verdict was set aside Friday morning as three jurors Michael Durkin John Kennedy and Dennis Kennedy refused to stand by it Judge Yaney ordered Darkin to 60 days in county jail Dennis Kennedy to 10 days and forfeiture of jurors pay James M Chain held on 1000 bonds for contempt Durkin faced charges for using his juror position to aid release of his son from Bridewell Kennedy accused of sacrificing litigants rights for personal convenience
Winona Minnesota February 18 E G Mornbrooke longtime general auditor of the Winona and Southwestern railford district is short in his accounts. The books are in such condition that exact figures will be unavailable for two or three months as experts prepare a proper report. After a confrontation with road officials he admitted guilt.
The Des Moines Knights of Labor argue over property taxes tied to Chief Engineer P H Arbier in Cleveland. An 1894 tax digest shows Arthur's real estate valued at 45 650 and personal estate at 3 150, with total estate near 85 040. Northwestern Miller reports Minneapolis-Duluth-Superior wheat stocks at 24 308 558 bushels, up from last week in private elevators but down overall. country elevators hold about 5 695 000 bushels. Flint glass bottlers reduce output due to Wilson bill, 75 men idle at Sharpsburg. Bellaire Bottle Co shuts plants, 800 idle. Hennepin county may issue bonds for the courthouse completion. Louis Johnson attacked his wife with a hammer, may die. he to be sent to St Paul asylum. Chamberlain Register sold. George R Owen plans Republican publication continuation.
Judges Caldwell and Sanborn in Omaha set March 27 as the hearing date on wage schedules for Union Pacific employees. Receiver Clark to meet workers in Omaha from March 16, with a day to day conference until agreement. The court actions stem from petitions by receivers to set aside old wages and adopt new schedules across circuits.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.