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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1889
Page
3
A Pioneer Press report in St Paul says the St Paul Street Railway may suspend operations for two weeks or more. The move would pressure strikers while wages dispute remains unresolved. Superintendent Scott denied any such plan.
About 20 000 B and O Railroad workers threaten to quit over a compulsory insurance contract. The labor action could halt trains nationwide if the agreement stands. Reports say fines or discharge await those who refuse to sign, with organizers calling the plan a starvation pressure.
Reports from Minneapolis indicate streetcar strikers will run buses on all city lines starting Tuesday with fares equal to streetcars. Mayor Babb warns troops could be called to protect company property, though he expects no need. Chamber of Commerce urges arbitration to settle wage dispute. Other cities report strikes and labor tensions on April 16.
The passage notes rising concern about railroad conditions in a region and contrasts it with others that have largely escaped the prevailing mood. It emphasizes anxiety and calls for attention to the national congress as a corrective measure.
The president and Mrs. Harrison joined a small steam vessel excursion on the Potomac at 10:30 AM. Miss Murphy, a White House guest, and Secretaries Blaine and Windom accompanied them despite ominous skies and a keen wind.
A Post contributor argues the executive mansion is unsuitable for business and proposes moving the presidency to the south front of the State Department for executive offices with set hours. The eastern mansion clerical area would be assigned to the president’s family and handshaking routine would end.
Rear Admiral William Rodgers Taylor died in Washington on Sunday evening from a complication of diseases aided by a stroke of paralysis. He was born in Rhode Island in 1811, joined the navy in 1828, distinguished in the Civil War, promoted rear admiral in 1871 and retired in 1878. The funeral is planned for Wednesday.
Robson and Crane concluded a four weeks engagement in The Henrietta at the Chicago opera house with a farewell appearance. After the third act, they addressed the audience amid prolonged applause and cheers.
The six days walking match ended Saturday night with Noremac leading at 501 miles and 9 laps, Hengleman 487, Connor 486, Horan 478.5, Golden 475.8, Adams 425, Taylor 385.15, Turner 359, Cartwright 840.7, Dillon 242, Tilly 833.6, Williams 319.1.
In Clearfield district coal miners face destitution amid job gaps since year start. They reportedly consider seeking township relief due to inability to buy basic food and necessities. In New York Captain Ogden B Read of the Eleventh U S Army infantry shot himself at Plattsburg barracks leaving a wife and three children. motive unknown.
Report from New York agent Henry McMillan of Lloyds says a serious ethnic clash erupted in Demerara. Portuguese shops, main traders, were looted and sacked, with losses estimated at 100000 dollars.
Report from New York April 16 notes no news of missing Danmark passengers while National steamship Denmark remains two days overdue. Collisions and drifting ships dominate the scene with Vandalia Trenton Olga incidents and wreck survivors taking to rigging before rescue efforts.
A major Mandan blaze destroyed the Mandan Roller Mill storehouse and an adjacent 400 cords of wood and the office building. The 200 foot long room held about 8000 sacks of flour and 20 tons of feed. Loss about 30000 dollars with 15800 insured. Sparks also burned a barn valued at 500 dollars.
A newly found ore in Galena southern Wisconsin is reported to be rich in zinc and more valuable than pure bone. Deposits near Dodgeville are particularly rich, boosting the local mining industry. The ore resembles petrified wood, is light brown, and yields about 80 percent zinc.
An advertisement extols Dr J H McLean products including Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier for healthy blood and vitality. It also touts McLean liver and kidney balm and pills to cure headaches indigestion and nerve issues and claims eczema eye troubles and skin conditions can be treated with related remedies.
An advertisement touts Nood's Sarsapurina as a general health tonic that purports to cleanse and enrich the blood, strengthen the stomach, awaken the kidneys and liver, refresh the brain, and boost energy, urging readers to try it.
Freight lines offer free shipment to the Citizens Relief committee in Miller Dakota for seed fuel lumber clothing and goods. Washington marks the emancipation anniversary with a large parade. 5000 marchers expected. London sugar prices rise with a two shilling gain as the market enjoys quiet domestic trade. A Cairo Short Line wreck near Belleville causes pileups and fires. two brakemen injured, one fatally. In Louisville a fire kills James Miller and his driver in a Jackson Street stable blaze. loss around 1200.
A census shows Baltimore at 500000 residents. The nation has 26000 Mormons. In Pike county Georgia eight twins and five triplets born within a week. Southern cotton area limited by water scarcity. Miami county Indiana farmers plan a Peru twine factory to beat the twine trust. Senator Spooner to leave Washington for home then Europe for months. Over fifteen special trains arranged to Oklahoma before the opening. Pittsburg issued license for marriage of Samuel R Welser 7 1/2 to Edith Wilson 15. Earl Cadogan may succeed Lord Londonderry as Ireland’s lord lieutenant. Up to 500 is sought for windows along New York constitutional centennial procession route.
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