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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1890
Page
6
The Lions party toured both Tivron and Pierre with enthusiastic reception. Residents welcomed Hiram and guests, noting generous hospitality and gratitude from the visiting group. The event drew about ten local supporters, with modest expenses around $1,000 recorded.
Fragmentary North Dakota notes mention a mix of unclear topics including meat, fire, butter, and gears, with an implied reference to a large crop or mining context. The readable facts are sparse and lack clear subjects or events to anchor a concise summary.
Fragmentary OCR reports a large railway project and related contracts across the United States. Mentions Cilayily Mid hind line, 9,850 feet, a 340 station segment, and a fatal accident near Ayweph Toefl with a Pittsburgh overpass note. Indicates costs, wages, and personnel shifts amid a broader rail expansion.
Unclear archival report notes a violent incident with several shots and a piracy of property. Accounts describe a ripper linked London figures and a murder attempt tied to a thwarted debt scheme. Authorities pursue a Pembroke suspect amid tangled evidence and disputed claims.
A damaged account from The Dominion line near South Point Ane conti describes casualties and evasive efforts after a collision. Names like C. Linden and H.G. Puree appear, with three men rescued by a tug and others lost at sea. The report notes a yacht beached and a boat in distress, reflecting a fatal maritime accident with several missing.
United States Commissioner Morey of Winona Minnesota is reported in a damaged line about an event in Minneapolis on the 2nd, with unclear details and fragmented wording. The notice references a personal mention and local administrative roles.
A fragmented summary notes a world fair dispute over wages and a broad growth trend in a largely agricultural Minnesota region. It also mentions New York City street cleaner strikes with replacements and a US court remanding custody matters involving a Chinese national, all within a miscellaneous news roundup.
A damaged OCR fragment describes dock labor disputes at London docks and a San Salvador censorship crackdown. It mentions border issues with Mexico, dock workers orders, and a government response affecting information flow and transportation disruptions. The text is garbled with partial names and unclear dates.
A summary of the comptroller of the currency letter to the Senate on national bank circulation. It discusses May data on 488 associations, $635 million capital, $125.7 million in notes secured by U.S. bonds, and $49.5 million pending retirement. The letter analyzes bond deposits, minimums, and potential effects of proposed bills to organize banks with nominal bond deposits and adjust circulation. It argues such changes could ease note supply while boosting lending. The comptroller notes Congress may favor reducing the burden of note maintenance on banks.
A man calling himself Walter Van Valkenberg was arrested in Chicago on a string of crimes involving chloroform assaults and thefts of jewelry from women. Victims include Miss Kitty Howell of Philadelphia and Mrs Dora May, with losses reported at $550 and over $1,000 respectively. Police found a bottle of chloroform and stolen rings on the suspect, who admitted guilt and displayed additional diamonds during questioning.
The report outlines Emperor William's scheduled voyage to Wilhelmshaven after Norwegian waters, with ministers Du Vernois and Miguel meeting him. It notes a crisis pace in eastern affairs, a shortened timeline for a German Russian conference, and potential brief English stopovers. The piece covers German French and English diplomacy, the Hisp of Heligoland, and internal palace tensions including Prince Bismarck’s advisories and Empress Frederick’s warnings.
A report notes Prince Ferdinand will return to his post and govern constitutionally, with a promise to serve in the Bulgarian assembly if war erupts. It also cites U S Minister Phelps and Hamburg reports on prohibition policy and traffic in American pork through Holland.
A long, dense account of congressional maneuvers over Indian annuities and related funding. The piece covers payments to Sioux and Chippewa, dam and lake dam damages, and proposed removals to White Earth, with debate on Turtle Mountain rights and Puyallup reservation investigations near Tacoma. References to Senators Corkerell, Davis, Weller, Power, Marganolla, Casey, Hansbrough, and Dawes highlight party lines and procedural battles.
Senator Allen argued the report would bias Washington interests if a local man joined the commission. An amendment to avoid a quorum issue passed. Mitchell proposed a Ware Springs boundary commission and Allen added a clause to pursue cession of part of the Colville agency in Washington. Both provisions were approved.
Congress discussed the Indian appropriation bill, modifying funds for legal expenses in a North Carolina Cherokee rights suit and boosting school support to 1500000, sparking clashes over Catholic versus Protestant education on reservations. Debates covered agency hires, Jesuit staffing, and the cost comparison between government and church schools, with figures cited by Mr. Jones and Mr. Dolph.
The bitter dispute between Ashtabula city council and John Stewart over the Harbor street railroad ended when most of the three mile line was torn up on the evening of the 19th inst. Stewart had secured a seven year franchise and built the line under a state charter, and in recent years has repeatedly defeated opponents.
City authorities faced a tense clash as an ordinance granted a franchise alongside a council secret session. A restraining order held until the 21st while a hearing before Judge Sherman dissolved the injunction. Police and the marshal led 300 men to tear up tracks by midnight, and on the 22d Stewart redeployed workers who were driven off. The dispute centers on alleged breach of contract and damages from disrupted business effects.
The House Committee on Rules reports a formal inquiry into the pension bureau amid claims of mismanagement and conflict of interest involving the Pension Commissioner. A five-member select committee is authorized to compel witnesses and documents to uncover charges and report back to the House.
Circular from the ALR announces the Nations Encampment in Boston with events from August 12 to 22. South Dakota department headquarters will be at Fremont Street hall. registrars urged. National Encampment session on August 13 at Music Hall. Relief Corps at Fremont Temple. Excursion, campfire, and steamboat plans noted. trains via Chicago routes with fare details and Aberdeen departure August 8.
A large covered delivery wagon at Ferry Street near the city bound area plowed into hundreds of Long Island resort travelers. Five children and several adults were thrown from the wagon with multiple serious injuries. Charles Antoni, two years old, suffered fatal head injuries after being struck by track, while Henry Toll six, Bite ne Arnold, and others sustained broken arms and facial wounds. The dying child was taken to the city hospital. others were returned home by coach.
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