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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1888
Page
2
Fragmentary report notes congress proposals and boardroom intrigue amid dispute among Northwestern railroad interests. Mentions Philadelphia and Reading factions, Reading system questions, and public order after orders issued. References to figures Kinney, Sherman, and a March timing with asylum trustees meeting.
General manager MWarris is in the city and has not yet answered the ultimatum from the brotherhood demanding a halt to all connections with the Burlington and Quincy. He is expected to give a firm reply, with the road employing under 150 engineers and expected to secure that number despite eastern dispatches indicating many new workers are en route. Trains are reported in better shape than Saturday with Kansas City, Denver and Galesburg arrivals due soon. through freights have been abandoned to focus on key eight improvements.
Day, March 6 reports rising doubt over freight operations as orders hint at a possible strike by locomotive engineers. Railroads prepare by securing replacement workers and awaiting details from company management on future freight movement.
A special four member House committee was authorized to travel to Chicago to investigate the Burlington and Quincy strike. The panel is empowered to mediate between the railroad company and chief Arthur and to settle difficulties in a manner agreeable to both sides.
Speaker Carlisle visiting his sick son discusses tariff policy. He predicts a tariff bill to reduce the tariff will pass this session, with free raw materials prompting duty reductions on derived articles. He notes a contest over free wool and woolen goods taxes and suggests tobacco taxes may be cut as a regional compromise.
Chattanooga march 5 report says the train on the Cincinnati Southern road wrecked at Oakdale eighty three miles north of here. Four are killed and many wounded, officials say in the early casualty tally.
Mt Mlcasant dispatch reports March 5 stating there is no truth to the rumored dyuehing of the larts as claimed by earlier notices. Authorities and local correspondents deny the event and urge caution with speculative reports.
Senator Sherman hosts a rally at the Pocket house in Dayton as the state Republican convention unfolds. The Pelosrous, once a foe of Sherman, publishes a double leaded editorial backing his stance in a morning edition.
Editorials and letters from multiple papers push for different Republican presidential candidates. Names include Seth Phelps, William Morrison, and Gen Alger, with discussions on Indiana and western support, unity, and the path to a national convention.
Philadelphia press quotes a heated, ironic take on political choices. It frames a stark choice between the administration and the opposition and compares medicine to escape into the woods. The piece reflects partisan sentiment and debate style of the era.
Fragmented remarks criticize surplus as a deficit for people and question government relief. The speaker imagines economic strain if leaders fail to address poverty while referencing political figures and travel plans for a national trip. The excerpt reflects party rhetoric on taxation and welfare.
Manitobans, speaking through The Tree Press Inn article on the State of Adults, vow to defend Manitoba against Dominion demands. The piece notes thousands of loyal citizens from all parties would support the effort and join in on the province's behalf. The text references harmony with English workingmen and parallels to British and American labor viewpoints.
Fragmentary text discusses Republican support for a presidential candidate but lacks verifiable names dates or details to form a clear news item. It references attempts by party factions without concrete events or outcomes.
The Democratic candidate confronts tariff policy implications as voters in Cleveland and surrounding areas weigh economic impact. Local observers note shifting support amid a busy campaign calendar with party organizers coordinating outreach and messaging.
A mangled OCR fragment outlines a method to lia maintenance funds for public buildings. It names David as president and Mangeton Freeman as an official, suggesting a governance framework or committee action though details are unclear.
The article extols the American press for its global reach and role in crime detection and fraud prevention. It argues reporters as detectives must navigate diverse audiences, speak with statesmen and criminals, and maintain tact in high-status positions, contrasting American and British press practices.
In a dramatic encounter near a highway, Rogers and Houck wrestled a large bear from the path. They used blankets to smother the animal, choking it until it collapsed, then secured the beast. The bear weighed about 200 pounds and was subdued without further harm to the men.
Spring brings promise as Montana town Fort Benton prepares a new city water works with daily capacity of a million gallons and an electric light plant slated to begin operations soon. A water mill and iron bridge across the river are planned next after contracts are let.
The Dosrton Journal cites a Philadelphia Press critique of figures from 1876 and 1877 on dutiable articles. It mocks Democratic claims on protection, noting Missouri lead ore values and contrasting infant industry protections with broader national interests.
A World column reports two Paris detectives visited London properties while Sullivan rests in France awaiting a potential bout with Mitchell. Sources say Mac is chosen as Sullivan's second as plans for a match could unfold within days.
The American Association meets at the Clarendon Hotel in New York to discuss reducing admission prices and to aid interpretation of rules. Also notes indicate a dispute over a forfeit related to a boxing match involving Killen, with financial stakes mentioned around $2,500.
Local citizens from Duluth present a petition to Congress opposing repeal of internal revenue laws on cigars and cheroots. Other items note a pension request for Mail Carrier Somerville after a severe blizzard, Manitoba legislature adjournment, and various regional business and political moves.
A Russian engineer named Coslowiche claims to have conquered aerial navigation. He allegedly built a 200 foot long machine with parts scattered across Europe to protect the secret. A reporter questions the feasibility as trades and profits are discussed amid the bustle of wartime chatter.
Reports from Ginvagg March 6 indicate union leaders from the Vieces and Labor assembly warn workers will halt all building projects if demands are not met. Painters seek 4 cents per hour raise and 8 hour days, while per hour rates are contested. a strike could begin March 25 if concessions fail.
Erie's wreck on an open switch baffles investigators while Jersey City battles smallpox alarm. Labor leaders meet in Harrisburg as unions loom. Chicago violence disrupts a Salvation Army gathering. New York Typographical Union balks at higher rates. Prohibitionists push liquor bans post Kansas decision. Glendower colliery fire wrecks Readings coal output, idling 400 to 500 workers. Calls for Chinese exclusion terms stir diplomatic talk. Roumanian cabinet resignations surface. St. Paul plans athletic park. Maud Cassidy jury deadlocks. General Brooke eyed brigadier post. Mower wins river transport contract. William on bed as doctors assess attack risk. eight-cent rail rate reaction to Rock Island cut. Martell’s death by self in Algona jail. Bayard seeks new China treaty excluding most Chinese. Arland acquitted in self defense case. Locke's checks case dismissed. Frank Taylor to retire from boxing then rematch Curtis. career noted.
The Norristown Herald notes the smaller Democratic margin in the House preserves their old reputation for doing nothing, portraying lawmakers as vigorous in nothingness and stuck in routine inactivity.
Witty remark by Max O Tell noted in Chicago Journal mocks American tendency for alurry. The piece highlights a provocative line about Congress and national behavior.
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