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Newspaper

Oakes Weekly Republican

Location

Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1894

Page

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Can They Be Passed Speculation On Sew Tariff Wills

Washington August 15 speculation centers on whether Senate will act on supplemental tariff bills. Democratic and Republican factions debate voting down or advancing measures, with sugar duties drawing particular contention as the sugar bill may divide Republicans if brought to a vote. Republican Steering Committee favored postponement of all special bills including free sugar, while considering legality and House first bite. President will receive the tariff bill late today or tomorrow morning barring obstacles.

Washington Senate Finance Committee House Republic Chamber Republican Steering Committee Torday Louisiana Allen Kyle Tbe Wilson Py Dent Govain Det May Till House of Representatives Muanderson Itep Hill Clavehid Washington, Special Gorman Dem N. Y Billy Manderson Cleveland

Grain and live stock rates and hogs steady report

Minneapolis and Paul markets show wheat and oats mixed with small gains in grains. Hog demand remains steady with fat cows in good demand and cattle market described as steady. prices cited include hogs at 4.14 per cwt, pigs at 5.05, and heavy packing and shipping lots around 4.40. The report notes No 1 hard oats and flaxseed firmness and August 15 closing figures.

Laird Timothy Minneapolis Rewest Paul

May Be Lynched After Rape In Frankfort Ky

Mrs. Nolan, returning from Frankfort, was assaulted by a negro who then dragged her into a culvert and fled. Sheriff Armstrong and Marshal Jeffers led a pursuit as citizens armed themselves and scoured the county. Marshal Boston, later identified by Mrs. Nolan, was jailed amid threats of lynching by a large crowd. Boston had previously served ten years in the penitentiary for a similar crime.

Frankfort Martin Nolan Boston

Prank Carbolic Acid Ends in Tragedy in Superior

In Superior Wisconsin on August 15 Ander Anderson of Connors Point died by his own hand last night after drinking carbolic acid. The incident follows a prank gone wrong and is being investigated by local authorities.

Ost Superior Wis Ander Anderson Connors’ Point Con

Feared Starvation Driven Tragedy Near Lyons

Mrs Adolph Max and her two children were missing at Lyons on August 15. Search found the mother with the younger child in her arms in the river. The older child remains missing. Fear of starvation and unemployment appears to have driven the act. The husband is believed to be in Lincoln. Three young children are now left behind.

Lyons Juona Adolph Max Lincoln

Edgemont Canal Completes to Boost Local Prosperity

Edgemont celebrates the nearly finished great power canal built over more than a year. It will supply water power for manufacturing including a woolen mill, irrigate twelve housing acres of farming land, and support railroad water needs across three divisions. The canal aims to bring prosperity to farmers and the town.

Edgemont Canal Company

Fire Chiefs Gather in Montreal Convention Session Begins

Fire engineers from across the United States meet in Montreal on August 15 with James Foley of Milwaukee presiding. The convention runs for the rest of the week and many delegates plan post-session tours of Canada.

Montreal United Stam James Foley Milkee Fire Department

Meeting the San'x Rater Chicago Aug 15 Rates Announced

Chairman Midg Tey of the Western Fvit association today announced rate details for rail and lake transport from St Paul and Minneapolis to transfer points toward New York Philadelphia and other cities. Rates quoted include flour grain in sacks tin products coal oil and related goods to Boston Baltimore and Philadelphia with cents values listed for several routes.

San'x Chicago Midg- Tey Western Fvit Association Anmou St. Paul Minneapolis Minnesota Isew York Philadelphia Boston Lallimore

Strikers Enjoined At Tarentin Glass Works

A permanent injunction was granted today against the strikers at the Tarentin Phicous Proscription Glass Works. Workers refused to work amid heat and high pressure. management issued orders, but ten workers were intimidated into not returning to duty.

Pyttehuy Phicous Proscription Glass Works

Emperor William Witnesses Sham Fight at Aldershot Camp

Emperor William in uniform of the first Royal Dragoons honorary colonel witnesses a sham battle at Aldershot Camp on August 15. He is accompanied by the Duke of Connaught and his entourage. The emperor rode between points and closely observed troop maneuvers in the display.

William Aldershot Willian First Royal) Dragoons Duke of Connaught Suite

Governor Fishback Receives Resignation Telegram

Aug 15 Little Rock Ark Gov Fishback obtained a telegram from Clifton BR Breckinridge resigning his congressional seat. A special election to fill the vacancy is set for Sept 3.

Breckinridge Little Rock Ark Fishback Clifton BR Congress

Receiver Appoints W L Huuledge at Grant Neb Bank

The controller of the currency appointed W L Huuledge as receiver of the First National Bank of Grant Nebraska, which closed its doors to business on the 26th of the last month.

W. L

Bland Nominated by Democrats in Eighth District

In Jefferson City Missouri the Democratic convention for the Eighth Congressional district nominated Richard P Bland for Congress for the twelfth consecutive time. California Missouri hosted the event today.

Bland Aunin Jefferson City Missetti California Richard P. Bland Congress

Chinese Defeated in Battle at Sea

News from Yokohama reports a battle on August 15 between Japanese and Chinese fleets. The Chinese were driven off after engagement.

Yokohama

John T Lambert Dead in Red River Flood Event

Breckenridge Minnesota mourns as John T Lambert perishes during the Red River flood. The incident occurred in the Bright's evening period, with Lambert identified as a key figure among the evacuees. Local authorities confirm the loss and extend condolences to his family.

Diamond Robbery at West Motel Leaves Guests Downstairs

Minneapolis police chase a bold robbery at the West hotel during dinner service. Thieves swept diamonds and jewelry worth about $6,400 from guests’ rooms, one woman reporting nearly $2,000 in losses. Fergus Falls tale tells of a debt-for-wife arrangement leading to a wedding, with a $50 debt and a $40 settlement fee in dispute.

West Svenre Minneapolis West Hotel Northwest

Schools for Indians Read At Institute Session

The institute of supervisors and teachers of Indian schools discussed papers on Indian education. James S. Bell praised nonreservation schools yet valued mission schools for religious and literary training and trades. He urged teachers to raise ignorance and superstition to reach citizenship, while addressing issues of drunkenness and vice on reservations.

Institute St. Paul Supervisors and Teachers of India James S. Bell Genua Y Heals Bell Ashley

Gathering of Scientists Convene in Brooklyn at Aug Meet

In Brooklyn on Aug 15 the American Association for the Promotion of Science holds its forty third annual convention with noted figures from the United States and Canada. The Geological Society of America opens its sixth summer convention at the Walker Institute under Prof. T C Chamberlain, and the American Microscopical Society meets at the Polytechnical Institute with Dr Lester Curtis presiding. Both gatherings draw large attendance as sessions begin.

Brooklyn United States Canada Americain Association For the Promotion of Science Geological Society of America Walker Institute T. C. Chamberlain Chicago American Microscopic Society

Marriage of romance noted in Minn and Wis unions

Isaae and Eunice Derifield from Hancock Minnesota and Howard Lake Minnesota reportedly wed in Tindon Wisconsin after a secret courtship. The bride-to-be, educated and socially favored, attended the grammar school in Excelsior Minnesota while the groom, Teage Lemunster of Hancock, remains a local businessman. The record hints at a discreet marriage amid family and community interest.

Isaae Eunice Hancock Minn Tindson Wis Isane Leroaster Hancock, Mion Miss Eunice Derifield Howard Lake Miss Derield Excelsior Miss Derifield Teage Lemunster Minh Kee Pari Bucklin

Presbyterian Assemblies Form Committee on Theological Seminar

Seven of the sixteen members of the Presbyterian general committee on theological seminar met in Saratows Aus. Rev Dr William Young of Tunville Ky chaired. An organization was formed and work outlined. The chairman adjourned the meeting with plans to reconvene in December in Philadelphia or Washington and present a report to the generalassembly.

Presbyterian Assemblies Saratows Aus Presbyterian Geners Williams Youns Tunville Young Philadelphia Washington

Investigating the Strike Opens Preliminary Commission Session

Investigating the strike commission met in Chicago on August 15 to begin hearings. The panel will sit 10 to 12 and 2 to 4, with testimony from employees first and then railroads. Illinois Central and the Chicago and Stock Island lines were singled out in the order named by President Cleveland.

Chicago Luibrow Ilinois Central Stock Island Cleveland

Coxeyites Put to Work at Hyattsville Road Project

Coxeytten Healy Work, Baltimore, Aug. eighty Coxeyites captured in the police raid at Hyattsville last week and committed to the house of correction as vagrants were set to work today. They will widen the roads from the institution and have three months of labor ahead.

Coxeytten Healy Baltimore

Death of Hon Eli Waite Amid Antigo Wis Obituary

Hon Eli Waite died this morning at age sixty seven from rheumatism. A Wisconsin settler since 1847, he lived in Antigo for fourteen years and served as state senator, assembly member for three terms, county treasurer and county judge. His remains will be taken to Sparta for interment after UW health resignation notice.

el) Waite Antigo Wis Eli Waite Wisconsin Sparta

Pullman Strike Surges as Workers Seek New Posts

Chicago aug 15 the Pullman strike widens with about 1800 strikers applying for positions as managers report a potential 20000 force. The foundry resumes with around 300 workers dispatched, while leaders claim control of rank and file and many willing to accept lower wages amid rent concerns.

Poxitiona Chicago Pullman Tully Sun Suse

Boxers and boxing scandal rumors march through New Orleans and Chicago

News items show Fitzsimmons and Corbett negotiations and a claimed offer of 25000 for a bout, with Peter Jackson doubting the deal, while Chicago reports a sensational twist in the Windsor poisons case as attorney O’Brien faces new perjury accusations and a continued probe into alleged evidence.

Chicago Edgwind O'Brien Mellibery Hayes Minard Cummings

Chinese Exclusion Treaty Negotiations Update

The Chinese minister met Secretary Gresham at the state department to discuss the closing phases of the new exclusion treaty ratified by the Senate. The minister will inform his government on ratification, and documents will be exchanged in Washington, with completion expected in about six weeks.

Washington State Department Gresham Senate United States

Work of Congress Condensed Record of Transactions

In Washington Aug 10 11 and 13 the House and Senate conduct routine business. Boutelle Denounces peanut politics as Gresham and McCreary clash over Hawaiian republic imputation. Senate debates tariff conference status with Hill resolution. executive session and votes noted. Northern Pacific railroad right of way through Minnesota Indian reservations approved in House. sundry civil bill disagreements summarized. Aug 15 quiet session as tariff and remaining appropriation bills near completion. Chinese treaty ahead for action. possible early adjournment discussed.

Washington Boutelle Rep Meo Goutelle McCreary Foreign Affairs Committee Fithian Guus Senate Tate Hill Gray Ken Semitters Murphy Pugh Palmer Gibson Gorman Harris Jones West House Northern Pacific Railroad Company Minnesota Sayres Sieh

Deceived Her Spouse Charged With Forgery in Stillwater

Mrs. H. Smith of this city is under arrest at Stillwater charged with forgery. She reportedly traveled with a man using forged checks, while claiming a Durand visit. Officers traced letters and misled authorities about her husband’s whereabouts.

H.C. Smith Stillwater Minnespoli H. . Smith Shilwat Loteete Wis St. Croix Thor Muikis Smith Truman Mihi Minneapolis Shy

Opening Session of the Indian School Institute at State Capitol

The first session of the Indian school teachers institute opened at the state capitol today with fair attendance and expected growth by tomorrow. Early arrivals include H. E. Wilson Red Lake reservation George D. Babbitt Lewiston Mont James KE 8. Bell Miss Ora B Fryant Miss Ella Bunker Miss Anna Tower Miss Susie Stockton Glencoe Neb Miss Mary Jackson Miss Viola Cook White Earth W. 4. Wicks Springfield Ill Dr J. D. Dixon McLeansboro Ill Andrew Spencer Mount Pleasant Illinois Miss S. A. Richards Omaha Miss RH. Edelan Nebraska Miss L. Cavalier Forest City S. D. Miss FE. M. Jaffers Pipestone Miss I. E. Johnson South Dakota Mrs. M. E. Puglish Red Lake agency Martin Kenel Fort Yates Nd</s>

School Institute State Capitol St. Paul Indian School Teachers’ Institute Capitol H. E. Wilson Red Lake Reservation George D. Babbitt Lewiston Mont James KE Bell Ora B. Fryant Ella Bunker

Iowa crop prospects show limited one third salvage potential

Des Moines dispatch reports Iowa weather and crop conditions this week with temperatures around eight degrees above normal and mixed sunshine. Showers aided grasses and potatoes but corn remains variable, with drought stress from hot winds. Deterioration since August 1 leaves much corn beyond help, though future moisture could save about one third of an average crop from a reduced planted area of under six million acres.

Des Moines Beyend

Knights of Waccabiees Second Ohio Campy Opens in Toledo

A Toledo venue hosted the Second Ohio Great Camp of the Knights of the Maccabees with Major presiding officer and Great Chaplin Veal. Officers and officials from Scott Division No. 8 led ceremonies as crowds filled the hall, drawing sightseers and visiting knights and ladies with carriages and pageantry.

Ohio Toledo Ohja Memorvis Knights of the Maccabbees MYG Chaplin Veel Scott Division Yvon Michijei Chin Indiana

Saint Anthony Shrine Hosts Love Centenary Jubilees

The Shrine of St Anthony in Tritler New Jersey opens the seven hundredth birth anniversary ceremonies for the Micielsera order with pontifical vespers at 8 o'clock led by Mer the pial degete. Tonight seven hundred lights will illuminate the church tower and an immense bonfire will be lit outside, visible from distant mountains, signaling the Jubilee.

Prancinesa Order Tritler N. J St Anthony Micielsera Order Mer Pial Degete

Elevator annual meeting reports larger grain handling

The Osborne McMillan Elevator Company of Minneapolis held its annual meeting. Secretary-Treasurer Osborne showed grain handling figures for last year and crops estimates for this year, with figures 800,000 to 400,000 higher than prior estimates. A new victory building in Minneapolis is ready, and a satisfactory dividend was declared. Officers include Edwards of La Crosse as president, John D. McMillan of Minneapolis as vice president, and Osborne as secretary and treasurer. Brasil to issue a gold loan likely, with London market plans. A Brazilian warship arrives in port and proceeds to Montevideo with a military commission to thank Uruguay for support during the rebellion.

Crosse Osborne McMilin Elevator Company Minneapolis Osborne Hye Vitor Edwards la Crosse John D. McMillan Brasil Uruguay Tio Janeiro London Benjamin Constantias Montevideo Brazil

Lamberton elevator burns in Minnesota blaze

Elevators and grain facilities suffered a fire at Shopson in ertville Minnesota on August 15. The Lamberton elevator burned at 6 o'clock yesterday consuming the coal house one box car and about 3000 bushels of grain. Authorities believe a stove and fuel may have started the blaze.

Barnertville Minn Lamberton Shopson

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