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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1892
Page
6
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Thousands witness Grover Cleveland and Adlai Stevenson notified as Democratic standard bearers at a mass meeting in New York's Madison Square Garden. The event featured parade, fireworks, and a large crowd, with notable displays from Tammany and Kings County Democrats and ovations for Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland.
The 1892 elections plan across 28 states include presidential electors on November 8 and congressional races. States detail governors, state officers, and numerous Representatives plus legislatures to select U.S. Senators, with party vacancies noted in several.
Severe storm across South Dakota causes heavy damage Wednesday night. In Gettysburg a woman named Herron died and her child was fatally injured as the storm destroyed churches and many homes. Two freight cars were blown off the track and all wires were down with few details available.
South Dakota Republicans held their state convention in Madison with Rev W H Jordin leading prayer and Georg A Silsby elected permanent chairman. Maj Pickler received the first ballot nomination for Congress while Capt W W Lucas gained on the second ballot. C N Herreid was named Lieutenant Governor and T H Sheldon won the Governor nomination after multiple ballots.
Russian immigrant Alexander Bergmann opened fire at Henry Clay Frick chair of Carnegie Steel in his Fifth Avenue office. Frick was wounded in neck and hip but stayed conscious, Leishman restrained the attacker, a dagger knife fight followed, Bergmann captured and taken to Central Police Station. Frick dictated a message to Carnegie and remained calm. Bergmann is said to be mentally unbalanced.
A Milwaukee bound Chicago train carried a child with small-pox. The car was quarantined on arrival with a switch engine and police guard keeping 35 passengers inside. Health officials blocked exits as the infected car was moved to a side track amid initial passenger uproar. The article also notes home remedy for scorched skin and a Roman circus poster relic in the British Museum, plus amber preservation facts.
The $5,000,000 World’s Fair appropriation was defeated in the House 78 to 132. A Sunday closing amendment passed 102 to 72, while other provisions, including medals and a government exhibit, were approved or rejected in the committee of the whole. Speaker Palmer and Senator Hawley weigh in, hopeful for a conference and possible eventual funding.
Internal revenue officials anticipate heated 60 days for the whisky trust as lease expirations approach. Independent distillers claim better terms from the trust while those outside expand by undercutting prices. Trust managers have not stated their plans.
A model paper mill will appear in Machinery Hall and a complete fish exhibit is planned by the Washington commission. King Alexander of Servia may visit next year. Itany seeks more space for Italian fine art. Kentucky will exhibit tobacco from seed to leaf. A San Luis Rey Mission facsimile will be displayed. National party conventions back the Exposition and urge federal aid. The mineral display will exceed previous fairs with California Colorado Michigan Montana and Missouri leading the way.
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