Opposition to irrigation and political subservience in Congress
A long critique notes Dr. McLound’s alleged opposition to experimental irrigation and attacks the U S House for surrendering to presidential influence. It cites Gladstone’s resignation as imminent, questions government credit handling by Carlisle, and mocks the House as subservient to one man amid Hawaiian policy controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. McLound
State Agricultural College
Meedfield Journal-Observer
Carlisle
Philadelphia Inquirer
House of Representatives
House
United States
Secretary Hoke Smith Upholds Morality Standard in Democracy
The Washington note warns candidates for interior department offices that charges against them are secret and no hearing is granted. It cites Senator Kyle’s experience showing even charge status is hidden. The Hawaiian issue dominates Senate debate with Gray defending the president and Teller confirming no further diplomatic moves to restore the queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoke Smith
Secretary of the Interior
Interior Department
Congress
Kyle
South Dakota
Senate
Gray
United States
Teller
Hawaii
Marion Rioters to Hear Riot and Assault Charges
Fourteen leading Marion Junction citizens face riot and assault charges over an attempt to drive Tessie Vonrarsehen from town. A grand jury returned true bills and the case proceeds at the Marion circuit court opening Tuesday. An examination for teachers will be held at Mitchell courthouse Friday with strict timing for each subject, per County Superintendent Jennie C. West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Parker
Marion Junction
Tessie Vonrarsehen
Court House
Mitchell
Seelock
Jennie CO. West
Scorched Again at World's Fair Colonnade Fire
Fire swept the Colonnade at the world’s fair grounds destroying about sixty feet of the structure and damaging Assembly Hall and Professor Miller’s studio. Firemen estimated incendiary origins and narrowly escaped when the central portion collapsed after the flames spread from the south end of the canal. Fire crews from Woodlawn and Hyde Park battled drifting snow as they fought the blaze, with the water supply from the canal remaining uninterrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CucaGo
Woodlawn
Hyde Park
O'Malley
Wagner
E. R. Graham
Assembly Hall
Frank Miller
Professor Miller
Ohio Mining takes possession of Mesaba Mine in Minnesota
The Ohio Mining Company asserts control of the Mesaba range nine mine in Duurn Minnesota after default by Central Pennsylvania furnace operators who leased the mine for 65 cents per ton royalty. The lease included a $105,000 cash bonus and over $50,000 in development work, all reverting to Ohio upon default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Company
Duurn
Minn
Ohio Mining Company
Pennsylvania
Wool growers organize in Bismarck to press Congress
Growers from North Dakota unite representing 500000 sheep and pledge to push Congress for favorable wool legislation. Delegates vow a strong group to defend industry and seek aid for growers in ongoing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Congress
Senate debate over whisky tax and W C T U remonstrance
In Washington on February 15 and 16, senators and representatives discussed the W C T U stance on whisky taxation after a misreported AP dispatch. Senator Frye exposed forged signatures on petitions and presented a 44-state remonstrance. Senator Lodge urged a treasury record request, while bills on Rock Island trains faced debate. House members were sworn in and seigniorage bills considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Wasmisaron
Frye
Associated Press
Congress
House Committee On Ways and Means
Union
United States
Senator Lodge
Secretary of the Treasury
Boston
Rock Island
Enid
Round Pond
Oklahoma
Palmer
Illinois
House
Washington
Brawley
South Carolina
Hunter
Ilinois
Reed
Maine
Messrs
Quigg
Strauss
New York
Cummings
Dunphy
Exposition plans and local notices fill Alexandria pages
The Exposition Executive Committee begins operations for the 1804 fair with Sept 26 to Oct 4 dates and chairmen named for construction, transportation, advertising, and entertainment. Local notices include Doyle theater ads, lectures forthcoming by Rev. Williams, legal actions in Mitchell, and social events from AOUW lodge, with county officials debating clerical aid and a bigamy arrest of Louis Dean of Paige's Players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha Mitchell
Louis Beckwith
J. D. Lawler
T. C. Burns
L.O. Gale
Davison County Court Notices Summon Letcher Letcher case and sale
The State of South Dakota greets the defendants in a circuit court action filed in Davison County Mitchell. Defendants must answer within thirty days, failure triggers court relief. Amended complaint filed February 14 1894. Also a sheriffs notice announces a real estate levy and public sale to satisfy a judgment against Ruth A Freeman and Frank A Freeman. Sale set March 24 1894 at 1 pm at the courthouse in Mitchell for the property described as part of section 21 township 104 north range 6 containing 160 acres by government survey. Sale to be cash. costs $550.51 plus accruing costs and interest from January 29 1894 at 7 percent. SPERRY DWIGHT Sheriff. E Hitchcock, plaintiff's attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sear
Sovran Dagotas
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Davison County
Joseph T. Morrow
Phuinuty
fGeorge
E. Letcher
Matilda S Letcher
Minnie A. Letcher
D. W. Burright
Amanda M. Bowdle
A. M. Bowdle
Amanda M. Howdle
Ralph Bowdle
Cora C
South Dakota
Davison
Mitchell
South Dakotit
FE. HircHcocs
Plaintift
George E. Letcher
Matilda S. Letcher
Circuit Court
A.E. Hircacock
Fourth Judical Circuit
American Investment Compilny
Ruth A. Freeman
Frank A. Freeman
Walter A. Wood
Harry Scott
Robert McMullen
Charles W. Ils
Hiram N. Ross
Copartners
Oshkosh Lumber Vompany
Fourth Judicial Circuit Court
Rutha
Freema
Iui
S. D
Sperry Dwight
E. Hitchcock
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Mitchell Capital
Mitchell Printing CO
Wheelock
Ee Balters
A. B. Dean
Statute Houtes
Priday, Pebruary
Gladstone
Argus Lesder
Labor Gazette
Wall Street
Cleveland
Methodist Book Committee
Cincinnati
Methodist Biscopal Church
J. F. Whitlock
Waukesha
Wis
Rennie Raynor
Charles Raynor
Schuate
Mass
Minnie Rowan
Congressional
Peckham
Hornblower
Nowakota
South Dakota Poultry Association
Minnesota
North Dakota
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri
Andes
Russell
CoLtmMbUs
Ohio League of Republican Clabs
William McKinley
Chicago
Curenco
Chamberlain
Crow Creek
Lower Brule
Shelby
Indian Bureau
Myra Bradwell
Cucaco
Reynolds Brothers
Arctics
Alaskas
P. T. McGovern
H. E. Snow
Hamlin Wizard Oil Co
Opera House
Alexandria Journal
Mire Hayes
The
Presbyterian Church
Geo. Williams
Alexandria Herald
Lauimain County
Davinon County
Argus-Leader
Republican
Chas. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
A. O. U. W. Lodge
Louis Dean
Paige
Players
Sid
Ents
Lawrence County
Cush
L. W. Lewis Com
Harm
D. W Collins
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