Rhett Whee lock quotes tax clash in Miner county squib
Ralph Whee lock of THE MITCHELL REPUBLICAN quotes the Howard Press noting a valuation rise from 1 300 000 to 10 5 500 000 while county taxes jump over 23 percent. The Republican laments Populist control in Miner and Davison counties blaming extravagance and political pretense for higher levies.
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Yankton
Ralph Wheelock
THE
Mitchell Republican
Howard Press
Miner County
Ralph
Republican
Davison County
Party of Reform
Press censorship bill sparks postal terms debate in Congress
The Newspaper Union of Chicago notes Congressman Hayes of Iowa proposes a bill to censor the mails by excluding papers with sensational crime news and drug advertisements. It argues that real censorship should come from readers who refuse to support objectionable publications.
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Union of
Chicago
Hayes
Iowa
Post Office Department
Industrial revival in Bourbon press meets Dun's view
Dun's summary of last week notes mills at work yet unemployment rising from a fifth to a third across industries. Many mills halt as orders dwindle while others restart with temporary demand. Jobs remain unstable as prices and wages fall, making current business less profitable and the outlook uncertain despite approaching spring.
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Dun
Mille
Gazette praises Sheldon in social duties over populist rivals
The Gazette credits Gov. Sheldon with value in attending masters reunions encampments and receptions, arguing his time is better spent there than by populist Lewelling and Waite. It notes opposition presses' fire as a testament to his popular strength despite weak arguments.
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Gazette
Sheldon
Gov. Sheldon
Lewelling
Waite
London Times Critics on American Politics in 1892
The London Times concedes Americans fear a worse state under continued Democratic rule than under Republicans while blaming Democratic vacillation on tariff and related issues. It argues that uncertainty, not a belief in Republican improvement, stifles trade revival and that Americans accept losses but cannot endure ongoing indecision.
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London Times
Local Dem defections and editor’s party shift urged
The text notes prominent Democrats switching locales and leaving the party. It highlights election returns showing families named Legion deserting the Bourbon fold and praises Waite and Lewelling, with the State Forum editor defending them. Partisanship is described as pushed to the limit.
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Legion
State Forum
Waite
Lewelling
Seignorage bill criticized as cowardly fiscal sham
The author argues that Republican leaders such as John Sherman Hoar Allison Aldrich oppose the Seignorage bill because it neither promotes bimetallism nor expands currency. He dismisses Bland's plan as a useless move that would disrupt values ruin credit and undermine confidence preferring pure free coinage or direct greenbacks.
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Sioux Falls
Republican Party
John Sherman
Hoar
Allison
Aldrich
Bland
Ardent party arraignment in a heated column
The Argus Leader column denounces party defectors calling breaking faith a sol emni contract and argues a true member withdraws if fidelity falters. It notes editors mock rumors of fusion, cites a Populist central committee meeting where every delegate opposed it, and questions the laugh.
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Congress
Argus-Leader
Forum
Pop
Argus- Leader
Dem
Loucks
Central Committee
Coxey crowd dwindles as Washington march begins
The Coxey crowd of cranks led by an unfocused movement starts toward Washington Sunday with fewer than 100 marchers, far short of predictions of thousands. The small group already shows signs of dispersing rather than growing in number.
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Coxey
Cranks
Washington
Little Company
Breckenridge Face Expulsion Murmurs Collide In Congress
In congress there are murmurs about expelling Breckenridge but he is viewed as unlikely to be removed. Supporters insist he will endure, likening him to a virtuous apostle who would rather be translated heavenward than lose his seat. The piece stresses solidarity among his peers.
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Congress
Breckenridge
Illinois legal paths shape pardon and acquittal dynamics
The passage argues that Illinois laws allow pardon for a convicted anarchist and acquittal of a clearly convicted murderer like Coughlin, potentially extending the life of Duncan McFarlane, Senator Kyle's private secretary and a fusion deal mover. It claims fusion could help elect a Democrat and Populist to Pettigrew and Lucas seats if not blocked.
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Illinois
Coughlin
Prendergast
Duncan McFarlane
Kyle
Pettigrew
Lucas
Fred Douglas Supports Cleveland and Hawaiian Monarchy
Fred Douglas endorses Cleveland and defends Queen Lil. The meeting of southern brigadiers aligns on restoring a monarchy as a common platform.
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Fred Douglas
Cleveland
Lil
Close reading seen in Argus Leader imitation of NY Sun editorials
The article notes four recent editorials in the Argus Leader mirror the New York Sun style, showing a discerning reader’s influence. It highlights near exact replication of tone and rhetoric, suggesting deliberate emulation by the Argus Leader author.
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Argus-Leader
New York Sun
Supreme Court rules for Republicans in New Jersey deadlock case
The supreme court decides in favor of the Republican side over the long standing New Jersey state senate stalemate. Sioux Falls pursues Mrs Lease for the Fourth of July but she will only attend if she can discuss politics. Her potential appearance could render other tireworks unnecessary.
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New Jersey State Senate
Supreme Court
Sioux Falls
Colorado War Ends as Gov Waite Defeat Court Breaks
The court Gov Waite warned to defy has ruled in his favor, ending the conflict. The ruling signals a decisive conclusion to the long dispute and reaffirms governmental authority.
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Colorado
Senators Pettigrew and Hansbrough Back Wilson Bill Vote
A Washington dispatch notes Senators Pettigrew and Hansbrough are expected to back the Wilson bill due to the income tax provision. The report highlights the central financial clause influencing allied votes.
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Washington
Pettigrew
Hansbrough
Stevenson Emerges as Suggested President by Critics
A sharp note in current political commentary points to Adlai Stevenson as a potential successor to the Cleveland administration. The remark signals growing discussion about leadership direction and the viability of Stevenson in national politics.
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Mr. Cleveland
Adlai Stevenson
Mitchell Republican Responds to Prohibition Scarecrow
The Sioux Falls Press reports the Mitchell Republican answers critics who use a prohibition scare tactic to frighten Republicans in South Dakota, addressing fear and political rhetoric with logical rebuttals.
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Sioux Falls
Mitchell Republican
South Dakota
Enlarged Rolls to Add Many Names to Pension List
Washington report reveals Secretary Reynolds’ decision to greatly enlarge the pension rolls by allowing insane, idiotic and permanently helpless minor children of deceased soldiers to be reinstated or continued on the rolls beyond age 16, using the 1890 act as basis.
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Washington
Reynolds
Department
Secretary Morton Replies On Thistle Extermination Post
Secretary Morton writes Edward Peterson of Dayton Iowa that the billion dollar bill for weed control has not yet become law. He mocks direct farmer access to funds and jokes about patent plowing by legislation while praising Peterson’s “peculiar fitness” for the post of chief Russian thistle exterminator for the Northwest.
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Washington
Morton
Edward Peterson
Dayton
Iowa
Peterson
Dakotas
Northwest
United States
Colquitts Funeral Ends Senate Honors Rarity
In Washington on March 28 a distinguished funeral for Senator Colquitt drew key figures from government and judiciary. President Cleveland was absent but cabinet members gathered with General Scho field, Supreme Court justices including Fuller and Harlan, and diplomats from China, Japan, Korea, Hawaii, and European nations. Senate Chaplain Milburn led the service as eight Capitol policemen bore the casket through the senate chamber after ceremonies with the joint congressional committees.
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Washington
Colquitt
Senate Chamber
Cleveland
Lamont
Schofield
Army
Fuller
Harlan
Gray
Brewer
Brown
Shiras
White
United States Supreme Court
Bach
Senate
Milburn
Bagby
House
Capitol
New Platte River Paper Mills Open
The Platte River mills, built at 525000 dollars, start operations with 200 new workers plus staff from the old plant. The mill is hailed as one of the finest in the country.
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Deenveek
Platte River
Platte
Prendergast Case Postponed to April 5 Hearing
The sanity investigation of Prendergast was begun before Judge Chetlain. The state asked for a 10 day continuation and the court set the hearing for April 5 at 2 o clock. It was conceded that the death sentence could be further extended if needed.
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Cuicano
Prendergast
Chetlain
Krug Appeal Could Endanger City Bonds In Validation
Ex City Treasurer Adolph Krug, convicted of unlawfully using 100000 of Seattle funds, was sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary and to pay costs. An appeal argues the city charter is invalid, claiming Krug was never a public officer, a point that could invalidate bonds, street work, and ordinances for years. Also in Milwaukee, Mrs Meyer previously jailed for poisoning her former husband may face new evidence as an exhumed child’s liver shows arsenic in preservation, prompting further analysis.
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Seattle
Wash
Adolph Krug
Henry Fuhrman
Moore
Krug
Supreme Court
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Racine
Wis
Bays
Meyer
Brooklyn
N. Y
Herman Groenke
Mound Cemetery
Murder Mystery Near Fort Dodge Shrouds Motive in Robbery
In Fort Dodge Iowa March 28 a mutilated body found six miles up the river is identified as Charles Tiffany a stranger in town. Cause of death a back blow and throat injury with the skull crushed. Robbery suspected as motive. Tiffany reputed to carry substantial money.
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Charles Tiffany
Fort Dodge
Fort Dopaez
Chi Jy* Tiffany
Tiffany
Wheat crop damage feared from late winter freeze
The Chicago Herald reports uncertainty on winter wheat losses after a cold snap following a warm spell. Western Kansas, Oklahoma and Nebraska show damage while Central and Eastern Kansas escape largely. Indiana may be affected if roots were reached. Minnesota and Michigan uncertain. North and South Dakota not in winter belt. A separate note says Marguerite Wright, key witness in Dan Allen murder case, vanished in Neillsville Wisconsin, hindering prosecution. trial set for April 16.
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Chicago
the Herald
Kansas
Oklahoma
Minnesota
Ohio
Nebraska
Indiana
Sparta
Tus
Michigan
North
South Dakota
Neillsville
Wis
Marguerite Wright
Dan Allen
Allen
Rhode Island mill girls travel to Washington to protest
A party of young women representing Rhode Island mills has gone to Washington to appear before the Senate finance committee protesting the Wilson bill. They are described as the mills most beautiful. In Minnesota, a man named Miller was found frozen to death on a road near Park Rapids, with drinking suspected as the cause.
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BR. I
Rhode Island
Washington
Finance Committee
Senate
Park Rapids
Minn
Miller
Three Thousand Quit Strike Moves To Ink Chicago Plants
Crane Manufacturing workers fail arbitration attempt and form a union at Bricklayers hall Peoria and Monroe, announcing a general strike of 3000 Chicago plant employees except elevator staff who stay on. North Western Miller lists wheat stocks. private elevators in Minneapolis at 1,188,000 bushels with a weekly drop. London reports no executions of prisoners in Rio Janeiro. Brazilian decree limited to military tribunals. St Paul police thwart wholesale forgery swindles tied to a directory contract scheme. Washington House panel backs Cobb bill for an extra judge in the Eighth circuit.
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Ita
CuicaGo
Peoria
Monroe
Chicago
A. Slight Deoren
Minneapolis
Northwestern
Duluth
Superior
Minnesota
Dakotas
Northwest
London
Rio Janeiro
St. Paul
St. Pau
St. Louis
United States
Wealthy Miner Missing in Curiaco Mystery
Carrol E. Wright, a wealthy miner formerly of goming, has been missing for two weeks. Friends fear foul play as authorities search the area and organize inquiries into his disappearance.
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Curiaco
Carrol E. Wright
Goming
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