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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1894
Page
7
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The new city administration gains cordial community approval despite some criticisms. Mayor Seaman and the aldermen are praised for prudent appointments aimed at reducing debt and expenses while serving material interests. Opposition claims council interference, while Welchwartism and Coxey era references appear in tangential notes.
Coxey faced grass restrictions on capitol grounds yet spoke to a congressional committee now convinced he is a fraud and a menace. A Clay county farmer touts 6f acres of corn already up, while legislative efforts stall on a new bill. Ex Governor Mullette and Senator Pettivrew clash politically, with South Dakota backing Harrison. Madison Sentinel notes industrial and agricultural strains as crops advance in 1494.
Sanders Cripple Creek industrials who seized a train near OlneyColorado diverted the engine and box car to bypass a ditching and resume eastward at 3 30 am as four engines were dispatched from Arlington. Authorities seek injunction to stop further interference as crews struggle with water shortages and ditched locomotives.
The Kelly army fleet began its cruise from a packing house two miles south of Des Moines at noon. Boats with improvised sails and many oars faced sandy bars requiring wading. The crew, in high spirits, expects to need several days of provisions, with nearby towns ready to help. A large crowd witnessed the start.
Washington May 10 leading senators are hesitant to discuss the revised tariff bill. Several say they have not read it closely enough to comment while others express reservations about an income tax. Senator Jones predicts Democratic support will push the bill back to the house. other senators praise the tariff portion but oppose the income tax.
May 10 reports two Schmock children aged three and one burned to death when a fire destroyed their Lamberton residence. The blaze started by children playing with fire. nothing saved.
At Hill Farm works north of Uniontown Pennsylvania a daylight clash between deputies and strikers produced about 25 shots but no bullet injuries. Four workers were badly beaten, with Richard Harburger possibly seriously hurt. The incident highlights ongoing labor strife.
District health officers deem the Coxey camp a public nuisance and health hazard. District commissioners order Coxey and followers to abate within 48 hours or face likely arrest and removal. In Atchison Kansas a Missouri Pacific attorney leads efforts to arrest commonweal party members with U S Marshals and 200 deputies. In Louisville gun theft linked to Coxey forces sparks alarm. In Pittsburgh industrial army members jailed for train trespass and later sentenced to 20 days.
The president sent to the senate nominations for postmasters James H. Woodstock of Clear Lake Iowa Augustus C Tupper of Osage Iowa John Wirt of Mankato Minnesota.
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