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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1894
Page
3
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The piece surveys worker protests and populist expressions across the country. It notes songs and slogans from Coxeye and Cane Cracks amid labor sentiment, mentions Sioux Falls and North Dakota politics, and references debates over annexation of Hawaii and tariff policy. It also covers a New York Assembly action praising Hill and a rainmaking experiment debate with Dr MelLooth and Gen. Dyrenforth.
A sizable Republican victory shifts the Albany legislature from Democratic to a 3,424 GOP edge. The party also gains Orange New Jersey and Lockport New York for the first time in 20 years. Senators Frye and Quay oppose rapid action on the Wilson bill, fearing harm to the nation and state.
Judge Caldwell rules for the employees in the Union Pacific dispute. He states that when a court operates a railroad line the workers become court employees and deserve court protection. He adds that sober intelligent and experienced men are essential for safe and successful operation of the road.
Sioux Falls plans for a grand three day celebration with a state militia encampment tenting on the river south of the dam. Up to seven hundred troops could assemble for drills parades and a grand governor’s review. The event aims to put Sioux Falls on a national map and features regimental bands artillery and a major public spectacle.
Sale offers thousands of yards of linen and table linen with varied patterns and prices. The ad emphasizes a large assortment and savings, urging readers not to miss the opportunity. It lists prices and quantities for several linen items and notes a fivefold larger selection than before.
Sioux Falls hosts Major General James R. Carnahan of Indianapolis as he arrives with aides to organize South Dakota divisions into two battalions one in Sioux Falls and one at Deadwood. A grand reception and ball in Germania hall will mark the visit with speeches and dancing.
The Sanborn house was sold Wednesday to J E Needham an experienced hotel man from Albion Nebraska. He plans to overhaul renovate and refit the property and operate it in first class style.
The city convention elected George A. Johnston as chairman and W A Barber as secretary. The ballot for mayor by wards named Wagner and Ball as tellers, with Fullerton declared the unanimous mayoral candidate. H R Kibbee was re nominated for city treasurer, and Abbey F D Powers and J D Sherman were nominated for city justice with Sherman leading Powers 31 to 17. N L Davison was renominated as school treasurer. Scottish Rite Masonry events in Aberdeen included degrees by R E Fleming and visiting masons. Shriners invite to El Riad Temple in Sioux Falls on April 20. George H Rathman serves on reception committee. Militia elects a new captain. turnout strong.
In Denver on April 12 progressive women pledged to wear new garments on the street once 100 supporters are secured. The movement grows faster than expected with dresses featuring ankle length bloomers paired with any waist.
Joseph Foster alias James L Wilcox and Etta B Foster appeared before United States Commissioner Rogers on a charge of swindling with gold coins. In default of $2.50 bail they were jailed for a further hearing on Thursday. Baltimore detectives arrested them after finding odd coins and light-weight items on West Street.
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