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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1895
Page
1
The St Paul Pioneer Press condemns a government loan arrangement as a loss of $25,000,000 to the people. It accuses Congress and vocal critics of aiding Wall Street by refusing reform while the syndicate and brokers profit.
The New York Sun cites satire about a clerk earning 2500 a year and a woman with 3000 a year facing tax rules if married. The piece argues marriage would trigger tax on combined income over 4000, undermining personal plans and courting. Also notes OC Samued Dana Horton died in Washington from Brights disease and Senator Kyle advancing Pierre government building bill with no funding.
A personal reminiscence recalls meeting Fred Douglas on a winter night in 1871 72 aboard a New York to Chicago train. The author praises Douglas for his intellect and leadership in advancing his race while noting the social barriers he faced. Peace to his ashes is invoked.
Delegates in Kansas City clash as a proposal from the National Reform Press Association seeks Taubeneck's removal for allegedly steering Populists toward the Silver party. The Omaha platform is urged, angering roughly half the delegates and prompting a heated dispute. Meanwhile women’s papers raise charity proceeds and highlight growing female involvement in journalism. J Foster Rhodes of Chicago is knighted by the King of Portugal, joking about the honor amid language confusion.
General William Booth commander of the Salvation Army closes his American tour and will return to England later this week. His stay in the United States and Canada energized the army's work after visits to over 150 cities.
Capt. Henry W. Howgate, once a signal service disbursing clerk, faced a month long Washington trial on two indictments for embezzlement and forgery and was acquitted on both counts.
George W. McBride will succeed Senator Dolphin in the Oregon seat, after previously serving as secretary of state. The move shifts the state’s representation in the U S Senate ahead of upcoming sessions.
Winona Minn Feb 21 In the person of A J Van Duzen Winona virtually has the champion rifle shot of the world At 200 yards range Mr Van Duzen scored 2254 of 2500 top ping the world's record by 6 points He is a member of the Buckeye Gun club and also of the Sharpshoppers organization of this city Van Duzen took fourth place in the world's fair contest at Chicago in 1893
In Minneapolis on February 27 the Hayward trial resumed with Assistant County Attorney A H Hall cross examining the defendant about loans to Miss Ging. Hall pressed on unbusinesslike lending while Harry testified he used his late father’s lot for cash, mortgages, and an equity sale netting nearly 10 000. Hall failed to trap him, and Harry defended his dealings with Adry, noting trust but differences in motive and enmity with Elder Stewart and a reluctance to keep money in a bank.
Reports from Minneapolis and nearby towns describe rebuttal witnesses in the Maynard murder case as two skaters seen near Lake Calhoun after the crime. Elsewhere a blaze at Neapolis injures Crown Lithographing and Housekeeper Publishing, with losses around 75000 dollars. Two sisters, Allie Hunt 19 and Bessie Hunt 16, die after a westbound Nickel Plate freight strikes their walking party near Lixpix, Ohio.
Chicago report notes Mark Davis, a saloon keeper, arrested with about 600 dollars in postage stamps tied to the Griswold Ia robbery and the Council Bluffs shooting. Authorities connect him to a gang of Western bank robbers and a $9000 Galesburg heist from 14 years ago.
Reported in Washington and St Paul during February 1896 the national arbitration bill passed the House without division while the Behring Sea payment amendment was rejected. Discussion covered the sugar bounty and damages to Britain, with financiers eyeing a silver conference and potential public debt certificates. Veterans of Minnesota gathered in St Paul for their 15th annual encampment to push for hosting the 1896 national event.
The New York charity ball collected more than $10,000 for its listed cause. In Newcastle Pennsylvania a furnace explosion killed two workers, injuring none else. The government forwarded the Congo treaty to Belgium’s chamber of deputies, ceding the Free State with its rights and obligations.
The bill to prohibit gambling in Montana passed the house and awaits the governor’s signature. In Butte, gamblers fear closures, with about 400 gamblers vowing retaliation. Elsewhere, New York plans a $1.4 million bond issue and $4 per share assessment for Distilling and Cattle Feeding. In Nebraska, Barrett Scott murder case gains a continuance to March 20. Lynn reports an influenza outbreak with 500 current cases and rising fatalities among the elderly.
Rocxrorp February 27 The third annual convention of the National Butter and Cheese Makers association opens with large attendance as organizers begin preliminary work.
Mrs Hulda Perrson of Lynx Mass reports a letter recovered from a mail pouch washed ashore after the Elbe wreck. The mail pouch was found to contain correspondence from an unknown sender. The incident highlights the impact of the shipwreck on local residents and postal communications.
The South Dakota Supreme Court session devoted hours to defense arguments in the Kent murder case. The attorney urged four points, including judge prejudice, improper admission of a Minneapolis attorney, uncorroborated accomplice testimony, and invalid information filed by the State. A decision is expected after prosecution concludes. Kent had been sentenced to hang but received a stay for a new-trial hearing.
Tekemah reports a town hall meeting in Nebraska considering a Chicago Board of Trade proposal to furnish seed grain to destitute farmers. Farmers would note their obligation to repay only if a crop is produced next season, and the meeting favored the plan. The Chicago board of trade may extend the arrangement to other counties.
An architect reports the Parthenon and Temple of Theseus in danger after recent earthquake shocks and estimates one million drachmas needed for repairs. The Archivological society appeals worldwide for funds to restore the buildings.
Representative Hainer of Nebraska introduces a bill to establish the University of America. Each state and district would receive an equal share of students chosen by open exams. It would offer instruction across all departments with facilities for scientific and literary research. A 20-member board would govern the university.
A large Schultz wagon plant and the Presbyterian church and nearby buildings were destroyed by a fast spreading fire in Ohia Town Dalton. Water shortages hindered efforts. neighboring Massillon and Wooster fire crews rushed to help as the town faces extensive damage after prior arson incidents. In other notes, George Markert shipped prairie chicks to Honolulu for Hawaii game preserves to bolster breeding programs amid limited native species.
The territorial census completed last year shows Salt Lake City had 47 980 residents on January 1, an increase of 3 240 over the 1890 federal census.
About one hundred workers at the Wisconsin Marable iron works in Milwaukee are on strike seeking a twenty percent wage increase. The strikers average around $380 per month.
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