22 Jul 1892
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1892
Page
1
The Argus-Leader claims that tariff causes Homestead strikes and cites Carnegie era wages and mortgages to argue for tariff removal. The Republican disputes this and notes the piece distorts testimony, stressing capital and labor power, with Minnesota and Northwest political maneuvering shaping the debate.
The Argus Leader and rival papers charge the Homestead strikers were wrong and justify wage reductions and armed mercenaries. The Republican denies any impropriety, arguing only tariff relations to the strike, while the Argus Leader admits loss of editorial responsibility.
Said Bob Schilling in a St Paul speech that if he lived in Russia or Ireland he would be a Nihilist or Nationalist, but in free America he profits as a professional agitator teaching anarchistic doctrine without courage to act on it.
A Champeny Brothers department store advertisement proclaims trade continues to grow and highlights 9c and 19c suspenders as featured items.
Pittsburg July 20. Both sides rest but no new informations filed against Homestead strikers. Alderman McMasters sees possible warrants return. Bail hearing for Burgess McLuckie set with attorneys Brennan and Cox seeking rapid release on bonds. Weihe and Pattison related politics and soldiers at Homestead prepare for further days.
The seven striking workers under proceedings faced riot charges as their attorneys spent most of the night researching state riot laws in Pittspuro on July 20.
Secretary Lovejoy said there is no fear of arrests or informations against strikers and that trespassers and aggressors cannot charge the company. He indicated many others will be charged with murder and rioting as evidence accumulates, with arrests to follow daily, while delaying to allow old workers to return. Expect further actions after Thursday.
A young man Goody and Wood quarrel at a Wood ranch eight miles from town. Wood shoots Goody in head and abdomen, Goody shoots Wood before dying. The girl witness fears her death from shock. In Huntington Pa a convict Richmond Curtis hangs himself in jail awaiting trial for horse stealing and forgery.
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