Minneapolis Wins Convention Bid Amid Jubilant Reception
The National Republican committee chose Minneapolis to host its convention after seven ballots, with James Clarkson as chair and Willis Barbour as treasurer. Detroit Chicago and North Dakota lobbied, but Minneapolis secured 29 votes and June 7 as the convention date, triggering widespread postvote celebrations in Minnesota and Washington dispatches noting cross-party happiness.
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Minneapolis Accuray
J. &. Clarkson
Wasasxaton
National Republican Committee
Clarkson
James 9. Clarkson
Iowa
Senator Quay
Parrett A. Hobart
New Jersey
Mr. Clarkson
Willis Barbour
New York
W. W. Dudley
Dennis
Flynn
Oklahoma
W. L. Ryerson
New Mexico
McKenna
M. H. DeYoung
California
San Francisco
Campbell
Fincis
Chicago
Michigan
Brewer
Detroit
Alten
Stockbridge
Minneapolis
Washburn
Merriam
St. Paul
Minnesota
North Dakota
Casey
Johnson
Northwest
Cheapolis
Walch
Democratic National Convention Plans Gain Steam
Interest grows as the National Democratic Committee schedules a December meeting in Washington to set dates for a January 8, 1892 convention. Cities jostling to host include Washington New York Detroit Cincinnati Baltimore Chicago and Minneapolis with Detroit and New York pushing hardest.
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National Committee
WashiNgton
National Democratic Committee
New Orleans
New York
Detroit
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Chicago
Minneapolis
Big fire destroys Tracy Minnesota business district
A major fire on Front street Tracy Minnesota Dec 1 sweeps the business section from Third to Fourth streets. The Hughes building and J D Owens store are lost along with multiple wooden structures. Fire department from Marshall arrives but losses include homes and hotels. Suspicions of arson exist though no definitive cause found.
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Minnesota
Tracy
Minn
Front Street
Hughes
Third
Fourth Streets
State Bank
Third Street
Finch’s Drug Store
J. D. Owen
Marshall
E. Hughes
D. Stafford
Favor the Northwest Democrats push for convention venue
Washington sentiment favors holding the Democratic national convention in St. Paul or Minneapolis with Omaha and San Francisco contending. A Western Democratic correspondent notes speakership candidates support following the Republicans to the Northwest, hoping to energize support and win the region for Democrats.
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Washington
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Northwest
Omaha
San Francisco
Texas State Alliance Moves to Break with National Group
In Corsicana Texas the Texas State Alliance adopted a resolution to appoint twenty five delegates to Memphis convention next month. Governor Northen of Georgia and other leaders endorsed the gathering. The body condemned Indianapolis supreme council actions and proposed severing ties with the de facto National Alliance and forming a separate organization with new officers.
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State Alliance
Corsicana
Tex
Texas State Alliance
Texas
Memphis
Northen
Georgia
Supreme Council
Indianapolis
National Alliance
Governor Hovey Dies in Indianapolis Hotel
Indiana's Governor Alvin P. Hovey died peacefully at the Denison hotel in Indianapolis on Nov 4 following heart trouble. His family witnessed his final moments. his last words asked about his favorite granddaughter Mary Mansion.
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Indiana
Caité
Indianapolis
Alvin P. Hovey
Denison Hotel
Mary Mansion
Prisoners Escape Frustrated by Tunnel Discovery
A wholesale escape from the Western Pennsylvania penitentiary was thwarted after authorities found a tunnel from a cell floor under the ground leading toward the outer wall. A single stone remained to be removed, yet inmates remained blocked inside the big wall.
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Pennsylvania Penitentiary
Pirrsporg
Western Pennsylvania Penitentiary
Indianapolis
Blaine
E. S. West
Rutger’s Female College
Seattle
Wash
Great Northern
Western Penitentiary
Pennsylvania
Landslide Kills Twelve Men at Canyon Station
Tacoma observers report a catastrophic landslide on the Northern Pacific line at Canyon Station near Green River. Twelve laborers died instantly, roadbed wrecked, two men drowned in the river, and rescuers race to reach buried workers as relief trains and physicians converge from multiple points.
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Ortigon Station
Lake Michigan
Tacoma
Wash
Northern Pacific
Canyon Station
Green River
Billade
Northern Pacific Railway
Canton Station
Yacht Capsizes on Lake Michigan Two Die
In Lake Michigan off the lake front a yacht capsized during a trial voyage. Six men fell into icy water. two died, including Charles Emrich who died en route to hospital and his son Charles, age 19, still missing. Four others survived: D. H. Montgomery Charles Lorchbard J. J. Kelly and George Davis. Captain Napier of the tug Fashion rescued the five survivors.
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Lake Michigan
Chiago
Lake Front
Charles Emrich
John Emrich
D. H. Montgomery
Charles Lorchbard
J. J. Kelly
George Davis
Montgomery
Napier
Fashion
Charles Hmrich
Charles
Run-in Tunnel Collision Kills Seven Near Toledo
In Torepo on the Lake Shore line a tunned tunnel wreck fatal to seven. The Flint and Pere Marquette engine crew survived after diving for cover as the day coach and rear cars were crushed. Several injured, including Mrs. McDonald and Ellen Myers, with others scalded or dying pending updates.
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Toledo
Torepo
Lake Shore
Minami and
Tria
Pere Marquette
Susan McCoy
Rawson
McDonald
New York
Mies Ellen Myers
Cleveland
Thomas McQueen
Elkhart
Ind
Nelson
Fatal Accident in Mexican Town Crushes Crowd
American businessman in Guanajuato reports a deadly collapse at a bullfight arena last Sunday. Twelve people were killed and nine injured when heavy timbers gave way, crushing attendees as spectators watched two goats fight. The accident occurred in the amphitheatre in Guanajuato, Mexico, drawing a large crowd and prompting emergency response.
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San Antonio
Tex
Guanajute
Mexico
Aaphitheatre
Fonseca Steps Down in Brazil Amid Transfer of Power
A Rio de Janeiro dispatch reports President Fonseca resigning in favor of Vice President Piexotto. In Washington, Minister Mendonca confirms the resignation and says the transition promises peaceful harmony, with no bloodshed and support for the deposed congress.
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Fonseca O Morally
Washington
Mendonca
Brazil
Fonseca
Piexotto
Congress
London
Governors of All Brazilian States Proclaim for New President
News from Rio de Janeiro says Fonseca abdicated the dictatorship and renounced his title. Governors of all states proclaim support for President Peixotte. Impeachment calls target Fonseca and ministers over wartime expenditures. Rumor claims move of federal capital from Rio to Niothethroy. General Ossiro demanded adhesion of the upper Uruguay squadron, which refused and anchored in Argentine waters.
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Vatraraiso
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Fonseca
Peixotte
Niothethroy
Ossiro
Rio Grande Do Sul
Uruguay
Argentine
Masked mob raids disreputable house in Coldwater
In Coldwater Mer cer county on Sunday night a mob of forty or fifty masked women attacked a frame house on the outskirts, battering doors and beating four women with switches. One victim was ducked in freezing water and all four were ordered to flee as the mob then wrecked the dwelling and its furniture. The town’s best ladies led the mob, and no arrests were made.
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New Bremer
Coldwater
Mercer Couity
Hog and cattle market report from St Paul Union Stock Yards
Market notes show hogs strong as packers seek more hogs and pay up. Cattle steady with limited offerings, quality medium, outlook positive as Western run ends. Prices for prime and good cattle and cows listed. receipts include hogs 1850, cattle 130, calves and sheep. Minneapolis grain prices for November and wheat futures provided with on track values and futures ranges.
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St. Pauk Union
Chicago Live Stock and Grain Markets Report 1891
Chicago Union Stockyards report shows cattle and hogs steady to firm with varied prices. hogs around 90.00, sheep around 1.0. Wheat, corn, oats, pork, lard futures listed for December and January contracts with mixed bids and month names, reflecting Chicago Grain and Provisions pricing and market activity for Nov 30 1891.
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Feeslites
Chicago
Bee Teawney
Week of events reports fires thefts and deaths
A digest of incidents includes a hotel fire in Janieatowin New York where lives were lost, a fire destroying the North Star Boot and Shoe factory in Minneapolis with a total loss near 400000, and a Fremont Ohio fire at 260000. Also noted are a hospital death, a streetcar hold up in Dubuque with injuries, and various political and economic mentions across several states.
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Gaetont
Pour
Janieatowin
Ny Y
Middlebury
John Fiegal & Son
Strong Prairie
Wis
Andrew McFarland
Ilinois
Jacksonville
Paragould
Ark
Great Britain
Junatine Donnelly
R. 8
Peale Company
Chicago
North Star Boot and Shoe
Minneapolis
Mort Bares
Astern
Kansas
HAWKEYE HAPPENINGS MONUMENT PLANS AND TOWN NOTES
A chaotic scan of a period page lists varied Iowa items. Hao courily plans a monument to fallen soldiers while Jow's City begins a factory soon. Humboldt, Clinton businesses, tax and school shortages, hay shipments, and public notices fill the docket. Missing details linger amid accidents, elections, and local civic action.
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Hao Courily
Jows City
Humboldt
Clinton
H. 'J. Woods
Tabor
Palo Alto
Clay County
Manson
Ottumwa
P. W. Madden
Anamosa
Taylor
Coon Rapids
Town City
Chase Memorial Hall
S.A. Jennings
Export
Jima Day
A. Fernbach
Western
Waterloo
Catholic Society of Pocahontas
Independence
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Pavu
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Millersburg
George Parker
Fair Oaks
Atpans
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Gage
Bald
Rook
Northern Pacific Railroad
Parvens
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McLean
Ay Sr. Tana
Lararanae
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Wraan Bain
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Mixwaga
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Fremont
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Aix
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Hawaiian Islands
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Robert J. Walker
James G. Blaine
William A. Bartlett
House of the Good Shepherd
Irish National League
Ireland
New York Times
Prince George of Wales
Hawaii
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Lake Superior
Ishpeming, Mich
Hawkeye
Jack Howard
Carrol Jones
Fort Madison
Sons of Veterans Lodge
Missouri Valley
J. B. Yon
Jd. H. Berksi
Underwood
Rock Valley
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
William Parent
Keokuk
Cedar Rapids Street War Company
Clem J. Wall
Davenport
World’s Mercantile Agency
Tremont House
Marehalltown
Lynn
Masa
Buffalo
N. C
Richard Power
Waterford
Tepes
Boies
Aukase
Apsia
Rappahannock
Packie
Bragurm
China
Kuglan4
Gerorgey Azserica
Deamer
J. K. Cumberland
Robertsons
Harlan
Wright County
Clinton Bridge and Iron Works
Lamb & Sons
Mississippi
Peter Blink Hag
J. C. Hubinger Electric Bigs Company
Clarksville
Coun Lifts
K. Fallett
Malvern
Eaident
George Vas Houten
Penor
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