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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1894
Page
7
A historic page fragment includes a classed business notice from The Mitchell Printing Co offering subscriptions and advertising rates, followed by a news brief about U S Marshals’ raid resulting in two deaths and political aims by Democratic Committeeman Woode. The text mentions Coxey movement sympathizers and Pettigrew for senator with fusion options.
A compilation from Sioux City papers outlines the liquor question in South Dakota and nearby states, criticizing prohibitory laws and saloon influence. It notes Inter-State Fair plans at Sioux City, defense of Senator Pettigrew, and local editorial quips about Washington politics. A new church wagon gimmick in Sioux Falls draws attention to gospel meetings.
The Omaha Bee and Argus-Leader quote debating South Dakota corruption and party responsibility. They deny Republican rascality is decisive while noting officials across parties face dishonesty claims. Vermillion and Dell Rapids Tribune endorse renomination of Governor Sheldon and Conklin, citing upcoming railroad commissioner elections.
A group of Coxey followers seized a Northern Pacific train and headed east despite running orders and the rights of other trains. The incident underscores tensions between the protesters and railway authorities as authorities pursue further actions.
The Great Northern conference began at 11 this morning with little chance of a quick decision, foretelling arbitration. Meanwhile U S Marshals arrested a Coxey gang after seizing a Northern Pacific freight train near Columbus Montana, with seven cars loaded with men and a tool car, and the train pushed on toward Fort Keogh as troops prepare to pursue.
The obituary notes the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Kibbee dies after a brief illness, a ten year old boy of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Spink dies from gastric fever, and the 12 year old daughter of A. B. Kingsbury dies after a fatal kick from a horse near Letcher. Doctors lament little hope after the head wound. Funeral services were held at the residences or churches in each case.
Mr and Mrs John Spink express gratitude for kindness shown during their sorrow over the illness and death of their son Volney H Spink. They single out Miss Angel and her pupils for attending the funeral and sending flowers.
A Minneapolis Journal dispatch reports anger in the county as Abraham Boynton Mitchell land office register interfered with final proof notices. Charles Craig, a Populist settler, had his notice published in the Populist paper but was told his final proof was suspended for not publishing in the Democratic organ. Critics say Boynton’s order affects many claimants as fusion prospects fade. the Craig case will be appealed, possibly supported by Hoke Smith.
The Swedish quartet opened in the city under the Masonic Temple and reported a loss on the benefit concert for the building fund. Despite this, the performance earned praise for harmony and tone. Laurin, Emslie, the Skoog brothers, and Miss Barden received acclaim, with a double program continued after encores.
Portland police halted an attempted Coxeyite raid on a Northern Pacific freight train at Union Depot. About 800 industrial army marchers gathered late at night, but Chief Hunt and 0 officers stopped the action. Rumors say another attempt may target a Union Pacific train.
Nearly 3 000 miners near the Danville field are out on strike. Tilton miners refuse the Wa bash trains to coal there cutting off coal for three divisions. The era of various country and banks has decided to join the strip tribe.
W D Spencer fired the rifle that killed A J McIntyre near Devis Lake North Dakota April 26. He surrendered without resistance and told jail interviewers he felt justified. McIntyre's body lay 60 rods from Spencer at the time of the shooting. Spencer, married with children, is related by marriage to Hillsboro bonanza farmer John Detroat.
A gasoline explosion at Casimir Nigg’s house near Carondelet fataly injures Nigg and his mother in law while two children die in the flames. The blast occurred as gasoline broke and ignited in a summer kitchen, shattering nearby homes.
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