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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1894
Page
7
A Mitchell correspondent analyzes county caucus moves and candidate loyalties in the race for U S senator and other offices. Pettigrew’s influence is debated amid shifts among Gamble, Lucas, and Davison camps, with rail and party dynamics shaping nominations and independence in politics.
The Argus Leader argues government ownership would curb traffic paralysis while fearing evils and strikes. It questions tactics to win sympathy from critics and notes Democratic party strife in Cod inggen county amid calls for a broader reform.
The Chicago Tribune reports about twenty five Kimball & Co carriage painters who joined the pullback to work in sympathy with the Pullman strikers. Within hours, twenty seven Pullman painters secured their positions, provoking anger among those outside the factory over perceived insincere support and mixed loyalties in the strike.
The Artesian Advocate rails at the Associated Press for biased reporting during a strike. It questions coverage of Debs, the mob, Pullman, and official statements, arguing papers that support the movement distort the AP and mislead readers.
A mailed political tract from New York urges Debs as dictator and calls for a $2 per head tax on non members of labor unions. It promotes a union controlled government and urges boycotts against non union businesses while asking signers to send to Senator Kyle in Washington.
A wary forecast warns that revisiting early political schemes in Sioux Falls could provoke sharp revelations. Officials risk uncovering long buried truths that may trigger backlash and demands for accountability this fall.
The nation marks Utah joining the Union with the President's signature on the admission bill Tuesday, a milestone overshadowed by recent events but now official.
The Debs faction claims to possess evidence that railroad managers cited riots in Chicago and hired men to burn railroad property. If proven, the evidence may not be made public but could influence legal proceedings.
In Birmingham Alabama a mass meeting denounced striking miners who attacked non union men and deputy sheriffs at Pratt mines. Six were killed and about fifty wounded with troops guarding the mines and orders to shoot to kill if another attack occurs. A public safety committee was formed to aid authorities.
An eastbound Northern Pacific train was wrecked by a dynamite cart on the track near Missoula, injuring the engine and disrupting travel. Strikers condemn the act amid tensions over a return to work. Nearby trestles burned at two locations overnight. In Port Angeles a drowning occurs when a capsized boat sinks three men, including Nelson who perished trying to reach shore.
In Curia co, 150 Dutch workers return to Pullman tracks behind the foundry. The rest of the strikers did not intervene as they had previously quit when the strike began. Debs and other held a night in jail, described as very comfortable.
Debs and associates spent a comfortable first night in Cook County jail. They kept to their cells and declined interviews, smiling and in good spirits as visitors delivered mail and messages. Howard Kelcher and Rogers echoed the mood, while Debs noted rest and no public interest.
Governor Altgeld and Mayor Hopkins press General Miles to withdraw regulars and leave Chicago to state militia. Miles doubts the time for federal removal amid ongoing emergencies. In Tacoma Washington 351 new Pacific division workers added since the strike began as most engineers return to work.
Reports from Fort Wayne Uniontown West Superior Danbar Butte and Missoula detail train vandalism strikes and dock assaults as deputy marshal activity shrinks and railroad service stalls. Brigades guard bridges while troops are delayed amid the widespread disruptions.
A week of wildfires in New Jersey devastates a village near Greenbush. Residents fled with livestock as flames consumed haystacks and wooden buildings. many homes and trains are reported burned.
Vice President Howard of the American Railway Union held a county jail press gathering in Curiaco on July 19 claiming evidence shows most Chicago freight car burnings were planned by two General Managers association agents paid upfront. He alleged a Pinkerton man led the Blue Island mob. calls for arrests followed as crowds gathered at Uhlich's hall with organizers insisting the strike continues.
Albert Miles was shot by Oscar E. Wardman at Fiftieth and Halsted during a post strike encounter with Miles and three companions. Wardman surrendered after the shooting and Miles, struck in the back, was taken to the county hospital with fatal injuries. A separate item notes John Porger from Dakota was arrested for stealing a torso north of Steely Eyr Minn.
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