06 Apr 1894
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1894
Page
1
A sensational carnival stunt in the midwinter fair plans a fight between a trained wild lion and a grizzly in a cave with tickets at $20, drawing eager buyers. The item notes public curiosity and the high price as key drivers of advance sales.
The article records Senator Kyle disavowing support for Coxey’s army in Washington while defending petitioning Congress. It criticizes liquor law enforcement and notes President Cleveland vetoes the seigniorage bill, with implications for the Wilson bill and Democratic party politics.
The House seated ONeill by a large Democratic vote, arresting absentees to bring them to the bar. The Behring Sea bill passed the Senate, with Morgan noting a parallel move in Britain. Postmasters named include Howard, Wintersteen, Schausse, Turner. Wilson expected to help manage the tariff bill. debt statement shows March 31 cash at 138.95 million with 100 million gold reserve. Army of unemployed Frye arrives at Jefferson barracks. 600 strong, guarded by police to Ivory station. 188 money order offices to open. Texas leads. American Steel Casting Co forms in New Jersey with 4.2 million capital. Vandalism fire damages Vichner Jacobi building in Rochester.
Reports from near Reno Indian fight describe eight to ten Indians and about six white casualties as settlers rush to aid cowboys. In Marshalltown the Weise murder trial opens with motions alleging prejudice and bribery, drawing intense public interest and potential sensational developments this week.
In Spencer Illinois on April 4 a man named Warner was stabbed as a man named Inman was killed in a quarrel near Hartley. In Arlington Minnesota on April 4 Hermut Ott lost his right arm at Foley's mill when a blade struck him as wind pushed him into a saw. The severed limb was found several feet from the mill.
In Creede Colorado on April 4 reports say producing mines at Delor Hill are filling with water due to inadequate pumping. The Amethyst mine tops water at the sixth level and threatens other workings as pumps drain adjacent shafts.
Thousands of strikers armed with revolvers clubs and stones roam the Connellsville area forcing work stoppages at multiple coke works. They threaten to suffocate miners by cutting air, burn plants, and vow to drive out American workers as deputies pledge protection. The Scotsdale rally drew about 5000, while authorities swear in 50 deputies to guard facilities.
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