30 Nov 1894
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1894
Page
1
Brown University president E B Andrews advocates bi metallism and a permanent international system. Debate over silver coinage, currency reform, and tariff policies dominates editorials. Bond sale by U S Trust Co raises concerns on gold sourcing and interest. public notices foresee Yankton reservation opening and Mitchell land office preparations.
Washington dispatch notes a sparse congressional presence as committees meet to review appropriation bills. Anticipated topics include a possible repeat push to repeal the 10 percent state bank tax, debates over the Baltimore plan for finance, and ongoing questions on free coinage, tariffs, and public works. Expect limited overall gains with focus on appropriations and select policy bills.
The Republican warns readers to weigh the shift to the South carefully, noting drastic differences in climate and crops. Farmers used to wheat and cattle would struggle with cotton, tobacco, and sugar cane while labor and markets lag Northwest standards. Departure risks losing established gains and schooling gaps worsen regional contrasts.
The Ruralist and Senator Kyle argue Populists gained in several states, but the 1894 South Dakota vote shows a 10 percent rise while Republicans rose 18 percent and Populists 16. In 1892 Populist strength to Republican was 22 to 33. in 1894 it is 27 to 29. Emigration theory disputed. No clear regional gains comprehensive across states.
President Cleveland's message is near completion and will receive final polishing within 48 hours. It is being guarded closely with all confidences kept. Private Secretary Taurber notes only guesses about its contents. The document will go to the government printing office on Friday where the public printer will oversee its custody.
The piece, seen as crucial second only to his 1887 tariff message, is noted as having heavy financial analysis. Fatal Runaway in Dickinson reports Harlow Davis killed and his niece Clara badly hurt. The Madison Square Gardens cycling week opens with 200+ entries and a 24 hour pro race offering a $12,000 prize pool across three events.
The Trans Mississippis seventh annual congress met in Saint Louis with a small early turnout that swelled to about 400 after the welcome by Governor Stone and Mayor Wallbridge. Delegates, including prominent figures, were greeted and acknowledged as the session opened in Entertain ment hall.
Tokyo dispatch says Japan will accept the United States as a channel in peace negotiations with Pekin as soon as China proposes terms. The powers stay as spectators while China meets Japanese demands regarding Port Arthur and the Wei Hai Wei expedition. Turkey bars all American newspapers from entry, citing Armenian matter coverage.
News briefs report the Nov 27 1918 style wedding of Czar Nicholas II to Princess Alix of Hesse Darmstadt in St Petersburg with the couple greeting guests at the palace. Also notes Yale may be barred from playing Princeton over rough football and the Farmers Union federation plans in Chicago. Judge Grosscup orders abandonment of a Santa Fe terminal charge on cattle cars at stockyards.
Park Rapids reports heavy deer losses with about 6,000 deer killed across Hubbard Becker and Beltrami counties this season. Indian hunters supplied roughly half the venison, and local commerce moved large consignments via the Great Northern Express. Warnings grow over insufficient enforcement and funds for game protection as months pass.
New York reports The World listing Populist presidential votes by state. It notes 1892 Populist total of 1,041,028 and 1894 returns reaching 1,636,000, a gain of about 600,000 in two years despite no general election in 1893.
Northbound freight train strikes a farmer’s team near Ripins five miles south of the town killing Miss Lorinda Cleveland a schoolteacher and Mrs William Quinn while injuring a man identified as Mr Quinn who escaped with minor injuries The crossing was visible for half a mile before the impact Ricks Inquiry Begun in Cleveland Ohio federal building The House judiciary subcommittee investigating the Central Labor Union charge against Judge Augustus J Ricks opened its inquiry with Joseph W Bailey Edward Lane and Case K Broderick serving on the panel
Aresidents Lose Heavily. Pana Illinois November 27 prairie and forest fires in the Okaw river bottom are now under control. Over 20000 acres burned with timber meadows farms and livestock damaged. total loss to residents expected in the thousands. Found Not Guilty. Ferous Fauts Minn November 27 judge verdict not guilty in State against Fred Cage charged with rape by Dell Thomas.
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