20 Apr 1894
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1894
Page
1
A compact digest of congressional party dynamics shows Populists allying with Democrats on key votes while figures like Hill and Reed loom in the background. Journal commentaries critique Buchanan and Coxey, mention Yankton saloon licensing shifts, and note reactions to appointments and the Breckenridge case rhetoric.
Loucks outlines fusion odds using 1892 governor tallies. Republican 33 414, Populist 22 524, Democratic 14 472. Even united Populist and Democratic support would not guarantee election. If one third of Democrats join Republicans the tally becomes 38 239 for the fusion side, while the remaining Democrats plus Loucks’ base would yield 32 172.
Kelly’s occidental army encamped near Council Bluffs faces bad faith claims as Coxeyites clash with authorities. A conductor is struck in Dodge county with a glass insulator, fracturing his skull. In Colorado, Coxey’s force seizes box cars, fires several, and 30 cars burn before containment. A Des Moines crop bulletin notes favorable conditions and strong corn preparation statewide with good pasture and fruit outlook.
Invitations signed by Bank of England governor William Lidderdale and ex secretary for Ireland A J Balfour announce an international currency conference under the Bimetallic League. Delegates from banking and mercantile interests across Europe and beyond will attend in London during the first week of May at the Mansion House.
Boston reports a unique celebration in Medford Arlington and Lexington recreating Paul Revere’s ride on April 1 9. A rider will start near Medford awaken houses along the route with illuminations and fireworks to Arlington Cooper's tavern will be alarmed and salutes fired. In Lexington Dorothy Quincy will be portrayed with Hancock and Adams present as the ride ends at the Hancock house.
Philadelphia April 18 Mayor Stuart refuses to permit the Universal Peace union to fly its flag over Independence Hall during the Washington arbitration treaty anniversary observance. He insists only the national flag is proper atop the historic building. Prohibition a lively issue appears in Rockford Illinois elections with over 200000 spent on saloons last year and calls for limits. A Vienna strike of 10000 joiners is averted after employers grant wage and hour concessions.
Crescent Creameries said to have sold its West Side plant along with routes and good will to a new stock company of the same name. The new firm will take up its entire stock, about 000 dollars, by both former stockholders and new investors. The report notes a transfer of ownership to a mixed group of old and new capital.
The House passed the quorum counting rule by 312 to 47 with Republicans voting for it as crowds filled the galleries. The measure was presented by Mr Catchings after committee action and moved through amid partisan debate.
In Pembina county Republicans vow to lead La Moure to head the delegation at the July Republican convention, hoping to install him as presiding officer. Armour reports a diphtheria outbreak with multiple deaths and exposures. Deadwood miners and Knights of Labor lift a boycott begun over local labor troubles. Spokane Coxeyites grow to 250 with a makeshift barracks. Denver reports Louis Plante held for extradition after confessing to arson to delay trial.
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