22 Apr 1892
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1892
Page
1
The Sioux Falls Press notes General Alger will release Michigan delegates from instructions on his behalf. Other items discuss Frank Lillibridge's confirmation, accusations against reformer Tommy Ayres, and circumspect political chatter about Blaine as a candidate. The piece covers land office filings, Cordage Trust scrutiny, and a broad look at partisan debates.
The piece denounces a platform plank calling for legal tender notes to pay soldiers the difference between depreciated money and gold. It rebukes supporters as gold sects and fiat money advocates, citing soldiers paid in greenbacks. It criticizes Cummings and the Farmers Alliance, and ends noting summer underwear ads.
In the debate on the free wool bill, Otis of Kansas faulted the measure for removing tariff protection on wool without relieving manufactured products. He argued the tax falls on foreign wool exporters, hurting farmers. Alexander of South Carolina and others supported the same view. Reports note Sherman’s prominence and confidence in his public service. The era’s political rhetoric centers on tariff policy and agricultural interests across states.
The Cheyenne and Arapahoe land opening drew crowds estimated from four thousand to eighteen thousand across camps at Dover Hennessey Kingfisher Cimarron and Wichita. Officers say the crowd prepared for disputes while associations formed to aid comrades with funds or force if needed. The flag ceremony occurred at noon with a cannon blast as hundreds advanced through mud in a planned land rush. Meanwhile the Norwegian Lutheran synod plans a June meeting in Portlano with about 150 delegates expected from multiple western states.
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