Free schools and labor reform issue stirs Winona public
A June 1860s letter from D. S. Stewart, Knight of Labor, argues for free schools as the republic’s foundation, denounces party fealty and intemperance, and urges labor in politics. He contrasts free trade and protectionism, praises Adam Smith, and calls for education and organization to empower workers against capitalists and demagogues.
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Winona
An Evangelical Duel on the Tapis
Evangelist J W Perkins replies to Sam Jones denouncing Immersionists, claiming Baptism by immersion after fifteen years of preaching. Perkins vows to settle the subject by time and place, asserting Kentucky grit and commitment to God’s work. Also news of Edwin P Whipple, Boston critic, dying at home after born in Gloucester on March 8, 1st.
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Various Races and Rulings Dominate Thursday News Briefs
Renomination of Townshend in Illinois district. C L Watrous elected president of the American Association of Nurserymen. French senate rejects expulsion proposals for princes. ambassador Waddington threatens resignation over the bill. Mrs Maria P Storey sues the late Wilbur F Storey estate for dower. Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes given honorary degree at Cambridge. Wrestling match ends in a draw between Mull doon and Cannon in Cincinnati. Genamin Zebner dies after honey bee sting in Delaware County. Hon Hr Durham marries Mrs Margaret Letcner Carter in Washington. Paxton licenses first saloon in twelve years. Crigler block fire at Saybrook incurs substantial loss. Burglars suspected in arson. Coney Island cup race ends in dead heat Miss Woodford and Baroum. Ten mile bicycle race at Lynn won by Joby R Prince. Fire at MT Antisell Co piano factory causes $220,000 damage. Charles Reilly faces grand jury for incendiary fire. Irish fund festival in Boston nets about $10,000. Toronto Liberal club platform seeks independence and tariff for revenue. Ohio Greenback-Labor nominates ticket. Detroit and Cleveland baseball results noted.
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Editor Assassinated and Lynching in Hesmon Neb
A violent mob seized Eli Owens after his arrest for assaulting his 16 year old sister in law Ida Grine near Hesmon Nebraska. They dragged him from jail, beat and hanged him from a sapling three miles from the city, while townsfolk protested and the coroner’s jury declared death by unknown hands. Ida Grine’s life was despaired of.
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Powderly warns Knights of Labor against infiltration in 1890s circular
A Philadelphia issued secret circular attributed to Grand Master Powderly urges members to guard against employers using trusted men to infiltrate the Knights of Labor. The letter warns delegates to Richmond to prioritize honest, loyal knights, resisting political manipulation and radical action while safeguarding the order's future.
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Ohio Supreme Court Clears Hamilton County Seat Dispute
The Ohio Supreme Court upheld Senate action ousting four Hamilton County Democratic senators and validated laws enacted afterward, including the Dow liquor tax and district reapportionment. It also confirmed Governor Foraker's new board of public affairs and ordered the old board to surrender records. In Cleveland the liquor tax stance eased saloon resistance. In Texas, three teen girls drowned during a bathing outing near Temple, with two adults attempting rescue.
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Extradition Bill Signed By Governor Hill
A new extradition law takes effect immediately. It bars removal of fugitives from this state without a proper requisition and makes aiding such removal a felony. The measure amends chapter 1 title 4 part 6 of the criminal procedure code.
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