23 Mar 1894
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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1894
Page
1
Retail ad-style note claims bulk purchase of spring and summer apparel from wholesale houses at loss prices. Lists sample prices including boys suits 1.25 to 1.50, mens suits 6.00, 8.00, and all wool shrunk units offered below cloth costs.
The ad promotes a broad range of men’s and boys shirts at 48 cents for a good working shirt. It claims the store offers all kinds and prices with the lowest prices in Oakes, highlighting an unusually complete underwear stock sold very cheaply.
An advertisement touts a new shipment of trunks and Sachels with emphasis on top quality and attractive bargains, inviting customers to shop for quality and low prices at the bar gain sale.
The article reports on the Wilson tariff bill's amended form advancing to the Senate and upcoming consideration. It notes changes to the sugar schedule adding a duty on sugars above 3 deg testing and the removal of Hawaiian reciprocity clauses. Also covered are House passage of the sundry civil appropriation bill and related fiscal items, plus various regional notices from Dallas to Portland on storms, deaths, and local legal actions.
The state faces a power clash as Governor Waite seeks court settlement over Denver’s fire and police commission, with troops mobilizing and courts urged to decide which men serve as legal fire and police commissioners. Adjutant General orders forces to Cripple Creek amid mounting tensions. reports of a private mint in Omaha surface as authorities pursue counterfeit coin operations.
Congressional activity runs through March with sundry civil and river surveys debated. The senate pitched a test vote on a key bill, while the house pursued appropriations and calendar items. Estimates suggest total session appropriations around 470 million, with major bills pending in agriculture, Indians, and labor.
In Mavisox Wisconsin on March 16 Judge Sei Becker granted a house motion for a honsuit by the defense attorney in the roster case. When the house of commons convened Sir William Vernon Harcourt announced the government would move to reject the amended address in reply to the queen's speech and substitute a shorter address, which was adopted.
Tudge Libbey of the Maine supreme court is dead aged 70. Prairie Gites near Aberdeen burned with hay stacks and buildings owned by Peter Nelson. Lord Dunraven bought the yacht Dragon for keel versus centerboard tests. E J Johnston plans a 15000 mile horseback journey with allies for a newspaper syndicate over four years.
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