04 May 1894
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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1894
Page
1
Travelers report they cannot find clothing and footwear cheaper than at the Great Western Clothing Company. This week’s drive highlights a $1.25 working shoe and a wide selection of hats caps and tailor made suits at very low prices with latest styles and first class goods.
An advertisement extols The Chicago Record as an affordable first class metropolitan daily. It boasts wide coverage of world news in concise form, independence from party bias, and large morning circulation. The note invites readers to buy at newsdealers or subscribe via postmasters, mailing to 181 Madison Street.
The Great Northern strike ends with the bond restored and all lines in operation. Twin City commercial bodies played key roles in bringing President Hill and the strikers together, with arbitration results restoring wages and pledging peace. The joint committee of business leaders and executives issued findings and praised harmony, while Debs and local leaders thanked participants and anticipated fewer future labor conflicts.
A fragmented report from late April details House and Senate actions on the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill, a bridge project over the St Louis River, and the tariff bill. It notes pension bills passing in the House, Senate debate on the tariff, and a death prompting adjournment in early May.
Washington report on May day events shows Coxey and Browne halted at Capitol steps as police moved in to break up the crowd. Browne jailed briefly, Coxey accepted a one day license for gathering, while Jones remained jailed. The movement continues with plans to camp near the river and press Congress for relief bills.
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