Out the Past Look Back at 1882 Sioux hanging scene
The St Paul Dispatch reprints a sensational Dec 27 1882 account of 38 Sioux condemned for brutal crimes being hanged at Mankato. The narrative details marching to the scaffold, the death chant, a broken rope, and burial in a willow grave near the town, with clergy rites and baptisms noted. It also mentions a paper consolidation in Wesley World and brief notes on Philippine governor and Speaker Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Contann
Minnesota
Mankato
Libby
Yast
Maj. Brown
Mr. Daly
Heaven
Earth
Tranner
Father Ravoux
Dimmed hopes and bold accusations in 3-state politics
The piece rails at political figures including Hopkins and Governor Yates over alliances and reputations while predicting limited Senate action on anti trust soon. It mocks Czar education funds, notes a Mississippi post office threat, and hints at Roosevelt praise and Italian influence in Illinois dealings. A cheeky eight year old preacher remark closes the column.
West Bend coal shortage prompts talk of action
News notes a ten day coal drought in West Bend with dealers unable to promise restock. The item suggests rising tension as grand juries and state legislators may intervene if the supply disruption continues, reflecting widespread concern across the Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bend
Northwest
State Legis
Lntures
Novel quail shipment evades laws via coffins in Carbondale
A game warden exposes a scheme to ship quail from Carbondale to St. Louis in coffins billed as corpses. About 1,200 birds were sent per coffin, exploiting the state ban on interstate shipment of quail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Iinvis
St. Louis
Collins
Special One Way Colonist Rates From Lowa Central Ry
The Iowa Central Railway advertises colonist tickets on the list and every third Tuesday of the month through April 4 1933 to many western territories including Arkansas Southwest Missouri Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska South Dakota and more. Call any Lowy Central ticket agent or dress A P Cols Minneapolis for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa Central Ry
Arkansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
South Dakota
Jon
A. P. Cols
Minneapolis
Miou
Diary of a Union mail carrier in Civil War siege duty
A soldier documents daily life from February to March detailing regimental duties in the field. He notes new muskets, picket attacks, deserters, and morale with references to Petersburg and Sheridan as a Confederate retreat and Union operations unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Sanunpay
Sarunpay
Petersburg
Richmond
Turspay
Jonnie
Sam
Sheridan
Rebs
Heilind
Changes in cattle breeds and land value over time
The article discusses shifting farming practices from large western ranges to intensified small plots, noting rising land values and the move from longhorn steers to pure bred beef cattle. It highlights market demands driving beef production and notes local notices about glasses, rooms, loans, a wagon, and a house sale as inserted items.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wesley World
Wesley
N. Way
C. OH. Peterson
Batt
Philippines
Washington
Henderson
Finois
Billy” Masen
United States Senate
Hopkins
Yates
Illinois
Congress
Senate
United States
Russia
Indianola
Miss
Mississippi
Roosevelt
Chicago
Lansing
Tow
Fauy
Harvester Trust
Waterloo
Forest City
KRAFT
Danae Talas
Can
Kraft Clothing Company
Cenheimer Besay
Hee Makers Ghiekga
Howyer’s
Durdall
A. D. Clarke & Co
J. A. Flaminton
B. Croge
Bowyer’s
Jewett & Sherman Co
Milwaukee
Farmers’ Cash Grocery House
H. H. Hudson
Man
Algona, Iowa
Jas. Patterson
Woodford, Wheeler &. Tompkins
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