02 Feb 1894
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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1894
Page
1
A local retailer promotes new spring suit samples and made to measure service with guaranteed fit. They claim the largest stock in the state and claim unbeatable style and prices as a warning that the cheapest place to trade is there.
In Oman on January 29 Judge Dundy ordered a nearly ten percent wage reduction for all Union Pacific employees and enjoined them from striking. The schedule affects engineers firemen hostlers and wipers with varying cuts by division and is designed to fit earnings declines. Union leaders warn injunctions threaten worker liberty and vow to seek relief through grievance channels.
Beaux Jan 27 report from Berlin recounts immense public joy over the reconciliation between Emperor William and Bismarck. Crowds cheer along the route from Friedrichsruhe to Berlin, with flowers, ovations, and a grand reception. The event is hailed as uniting the empire and affirming Bismarck’s enduring influence.
Telegraphs from New York indicate $30 million in 6 percent 10 year bonds will be issued February 1 with $20 million subscribed and $10 million offered. Judge Cox denies Knights of Labor injunction against Secretary Carlisle citing lack of standing. Reports also note international tensions as Admiral da Gama surrenders amid Brazil insurgency, while U S Senate debates the funeral elections bill and income tax. Market notes from St Paul and Chicago show cattle and grain prices. grain futures steady with slight shifts in wheat and corn.
The WB 30 newspaper notes the sale of the Schiller theater in Chicago to Daniel Frohain of New York. It also mentions plans to incorporate surrounding suburbs with Boston, the death of surgeon Dr. Joseph Hobbins in Madison, and various other 19th century news items including a fire at Purdue, a double shift at Carnegie steel, and a resignation rumor about Attorney General Olney.
The record covers early January sessions with debates on iron ore duties, the McKinley tariff, and the Wilson internal revenue bill. Key actions include the repeal attempt on the tariff, the 10 percent on uncut diamonds and 0 percent on cut stones, and a shift to delay free wool dates. Democratic caucus support for income tax amendments is noted along with Hawaiian annexation talk and election bill discussions.
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