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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1893
Page
1
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A collage of editorials and opinions from multiple papers debate race prejudice in politics, party loyalty, and the roles of leaders like Wheelock, Sheldon, and Lucas. The items critique the Republican stance, discuss media influence, and note Kansas election shifts amid national exchanges.
The Republican slate for Mitchell’s city and school elections is praised for promoting broad participation. A highly representative school board includes Preston Quigley Moses Miner Blanchard Seaman Hitchcock and Dean. Aldermen nominees Logan Reierson Pollard and Webber are regarded as diligent community men. N. L. Davison is nominated for school treasurer.
One of Mr. Cleveland's best appointments is Judge Lochren of Minnesota to be Commissioner of Pensions. Yet he may face relentless criticism and falsehoods as past appointees have in this trying administration role.
Democrats in Yankton denounce Col Hughes East as morally unfit for office citing a prior liquor incident involving a crippled woman in a father’s store. The item includes sensational Washington gossip on Judge Tripp and Senator Kyle’s alleged influence on Cleveland’s South Dakota appointments.
Executive Chamber in Pierre designates April 21 1893 as Arbor Day to beautify homes with trees and shrubs. Governor Charles H Sheldon urges statewide observance and asks schools to beautify public grounds, noting the public benefit of planting and nurturing greenery. Secretary Thos Thoron seals the proclamation.
A morning strike by 4500 workers at the world’s fair grounds ended after a meeting of the administration council and the building trades, with an agreement to treat union and non union workers alike and pay the minimum wage. About 2000 workers are set to resume once contractors sign the pact, as delays and a brief riot scare prompted guards to eject delegations. Seeding continues in South Dakota with wheat acreage expected to double in Roberts county despite low prices. Harris clemency review proceeds with Governor Flower awaiting a ruling after counsel for Carlyle W. Harris presented the case.
Justice Field announced that the petitions for issuing mandates to execute the court's judgment in the Chicago lake front cases would be granted. The ruling concludes the second petition from the railroad company for a re hearing. Illinois Central counsel were not present. Miller returns home shortly.
Minneapolis grain elevator owners doubt the Peterson bill’s practicality and constitutionality. With Aug 1 implementation, they may refuse licenses, prompting state rail and warehouse commission action. In Wisconsin, Madison reports the assembly passed a radical anti Pinkerton bill restricting employer protection actions.
Washington reports a drop in applicants for consular postings with salaries over 1500 dollars, noting 209 candidates per position from a total pool of 400. The trend comes as naval and domestic notices detail legal, architectural and educational actions across states.
The president forwarded nominations to the Senate including Daniel M. Morgan of Connecticut as treasurer of the United States succeeding Enos Nebe ktz, Edward H. Strobel of Newark as third assistant secretary of state, Conrad N. Jordan of New York as assistant treasurer in New York, Henry V. Johnson of Colorado as U.S. attorney for the District of Colorado, Charles B. Bellinger of Oregon as U.S. district judge for Oregon, Daniel M. Browning of Illinois as commissioner of Indian affairs, and Frank C. Armstrong of Washington as assistant commissioner of Indian affairs.
Democrats forced an executive session in the Senate despite Republican resistance. A Gorman motion to proceed to executive business passed 39 to 86 with Peffer supporting the Democrats. The Roach resolution efforts moved to executive session as the chamber adjourned after nearly three hours with several nominations confirmed.
A Vienna dispatch reports Monday's earthquakes mainly harming Servia with two villages in Svilajinac province leveled and the chief judge killed in Jagodina. Asian Minor quake activity is suggested as a possible cause.
The Peruvian government takes initial steps to comply with U S demands for restitution after the outrage at a Peruvian consular agency. It expresses regret and promises reparations.
In Troy, rare gold and silver coins and historic souvenirs accumulate to form 13 000 pounds for the Liberty Bell exhibit to be cast April 30, anniversary of Washington’s first inauguration. Mrs Cleveland reportedly will press a White House button to start the molten flow.
In Brooxines South Dakota on April 12 the faculty suspended several seniors for taking part in an address to the people criticizing college management. They were told to leave town by Tuesday or face expulsion and loss of marks and honors. The students organized a protest paper and hired counsel, urging a prompt trial by the state board of regents. The town's mood is tense as most upperclassmen join the rebellion and classrooms emptied.
A massive fire at the Dubuque enameling works destroyed the plant after an oil heater explosion. The blaze caused two watchmen to lose their lives and damages were estimated at 50 000 dollars, largely insured.
The Exchange Telegraph reports that George Abingdon Baird known as Squire Abingdon will not leave his property intact to his family. A will made aboard the Majestic during his voyage to the United States has been found among his effects and Mrs. Langtry is set to receive a large portion of the estate.
The New York custom house report shows 21,694,941 dollars still held to be paid out on bonded goods, with over 10 million dollars worth in warehouses in New York City and Brooklyn. Separately, plans to secure Mahoning valley rolling mills for seven million rise to New York. F M Hubbell to represent Minnesota in the interstate oratorical contest at Columbus on May 4.
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