23 Feb 1894
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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1894
Page
1
A local shop announces a large spring stock of ready made suits and custom made options. They pledge measured fittings with guaranteed fit and appeal to conservative shoppers during hard times. The store promotes ongoing daily arrivals and claims unmatched quality and pricing.
A fiery steam pipe explosion on the German ironclad Brandenburg near Stollergrund caused 89 dead and 9 injured. Forty artificers were aboard for repairs. 11 were in the engine room when the blast occurred. only one escaped. Rescue efforts followed as the crew searched for the dead and wounded. Reports also note other vessel wrecks and public notices from Minnesota and surrounding areas.
Washington February 21 Edward Douglas White of Louisiana was nominated and quickly confirmed as associate justice of the United States Supreme Court becoming the youngest member with a long 21 year term. The nomination bypassed the usual committee review and drew swift unanimous approval. In other items the Senate rejected Peckham’s nomination 32 to 41 after two days of debate. Nearby notes report Pythians mark a 30th anniversary celebration and other local updates.
Report section details the US Senate and House debates February 14 15 and 20 21 on the Rock Island Railroad to stop at Build Round Pond in Indian Territory Bland seigniorage and public land issues plus a near adjournment. Also notes Evans the Fresno jail escapee captured Visalia California and a polar expedition plan with Norwegian involvement.
Sports talk for West Superior on the Corbett-Jackson fight and related news. Fires destroy dormitory wings at Rosebia Indian school, with damage to a steam plant and machinery. The treasury estimates a world gold reduction of 150 million dollars for 180d, a record high. Annie Pixley will leaves her estate to Robert Fulford in probate, with provisions for relatives and charities.
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