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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1905
Page
5
Reports from St. Petersburg describe brutal clashes after 100,000 workers marched on the palace square. Troops fired, killing and wounding hundreds at Moscow gates and the Winter Palace as families fled amid chaos. The czar's guard held, while violence inflames the populace and dims hopes for reform.
Terrible events unfold in St. Petersburg as troops fire on demonstrators near the Winter Palace. Cavalry charges, ambulances, and mangled casualties flood the scene while workers and families witness and react with fear. The standoff spirals into calls for reform amidst harsh repression.
In Petrograd Russia a priest named Father Gapon unites workers to march unarmed on the czar. Authorities say concessions are blocked by political obstacles. The movement is a strike, not a labor uprising, but its scale challenges autocracy.
In St Petersburg on January 24 Father Gopon met Minister of Justice Mura vieff to discuss Sunday plans as workers prepare to assemble at Putiloff Outsou koff works and Vassili Ostrov, then march to Palace squares. They demand shorter hours, higher pay, and political liberty. They expect the emperor to receive their petition and insist he must hear the truth. Soldiers may back the workers, and clashes near the palace are feared.
An Irish grandmother, Belle, Bridget and young Jack navigate a crowded elevated car and a faulty gas stove that erupts in a loud bang. The scene shifts to apartment woes, a paralytic lodger, and Belle’s clashing views on propriety as family guests prepare a fried chicken welcome.
The weekly summary notes debate in both houses over anti saloon measures and cattle dipping plans. It mentions a bill aiding land sales and water works powers, and a Black Hills bill facing opposition from eastern voters as Senate bills pass with varying majorities.
Pierre S D January 20 The two houses opened a routine day with several bills. Key items include Koepsell and Lawson proposing for an Aberdeen normal school industrial building. Abel seeking sewer bonds and special assessments. Payne empowering the governor to accept gifts. Nell proposing a paid jailer in counties with jails. Wagner ordering listing of property at total value for assessment. Senate State Affairs backs a memorial to Congress for the 640 acre homestead law and approves 800 for school deficiencies. livestock committee favors raising the wolf bounty to 1000 and allows counties rewards for horse rustlers. Krohs bill would require red painted gasoline vans. Newton bill cuts probate publication requirement.
The Pierre session reports recommitting an appropriation for state fair buildings, bills on teacher certificate qualifications, and a joint memorial to Congress on Missouri River banks. Lawmakers advanced a $100 reward for horse thief capture and a $3 daily bailiff pay bill, while a tax delinquency date change was defeated. Senate measures include stenographers for county courts and farm labor liens. By Jan 23, 187 bills had been filed in both chambers, below the prior two year total.
In South Shore South Dakota on January 23 Minnie Baker three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs A S Baker died after eating the heads of matches. Local residents had no warning until she fell ill and medical help could not save her life as poison spread through her system.
A playful exchange reveals a mix-up where a large dog is found while the owner expected a small fox terrier. The boy confirms the correct pet is inside the larger dog’s enclosure.
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