Epitome of the Week in Congress and Courts
A sweeping weekly summary notes Senate debates on currency and legal tender, a reciprocity proposal with Britain and Mexico, and discussion of an export ban on arms to Indians. In the House, committees and elections plans dominate, with talk of banking and currency limits. Domestic items report hangings, murders, accidents, fires, and robberies across the United States, including notable incidents in Missoula, Milwaukee, and Chicago, along with economic downturns and railroad deaths.
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Stanford
Mexico
Congress
Russia
Petersburg
War Department
District of Columbia
House
Surrender of Sitting Bull followers reported in South Dakota
A dated report confirms the surrender of Sitting Bull’s followers in South Dakota on the 23rd, marking the close of the Indian troubles. Meanwhile, a Pratt County skirmish left three white men dead.
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Rapid City
Sitting Bull
Miles
Stenor Sucer
New York
Sucer
Ender
Tri Sale
Underlandt & Dennison
Brooklyn
N. Y
Martian Charest
Utah
Mexico
United States
Tans
Elivs
Jobstown
Uulch
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Mpkins
Joax Galligan
John Johnson
Salida
Dot
Amanas LA Bompano
Mirlone
Bedford
Ind
Bee Mobanks
Mary
Janes McCginner
Terre Haute
Bateman
Fort Worth
Tex
Bia Poor
Ueged
Standing Rock Agency
South Dakota
Tur
Sandy Yoork
Sass
Lennyp McPrroy
Snyder
Tranwell
W.va
Bidriel
New Jersey Steel and Iron Works
Trenton
Minnesota
Dakotas
Vorte Wolvetime Hospital
Koel
Jonaxna Odanky
Af Lafayette
Fiih
Matthew Thomas
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Huntington
Ore
Orexton
Danville
Edward Boel
James Graveth
Knights of
Gareen City
Knoxville
Lonn
Mary Tilam
Stalisbury
Baldfimore
Cotain Henry
Western New York & Pennsylenia Railroad
Walesville
Sta
Couselius Sullivas
Tit Boshey
Lexington
MiLis G. Bary
Braakin Wydul
Wala National Veo Lincolo
Daprindie Gnvat Cael
Yarids i Chienne
Ginneiy
Ky County
Syearald
Thums Woods
Gregory
New Curydon
Wesley
Tink
Pratt County
Azalia
Mich
Gosport
Inde
Global Senate Debates Elections Bill and Expositions
Fragmented senatorial notes describe a joint resolution on flags at capitol, discussions of elections law, a May opening for a World’s Fair, and varied incidents from fires in Missouri to a Peruvian disturbance and a Minnesota lynching. The mix reflects a chaotic day with multiple named places and people.
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United States Senate
Capitol
Mallen
Samuel Matone
Malone
Jul Wicks
San Augustine
Halfa Cloud
Minny Honsons
Peru
Lemis Samuel Mickles
Pennsylvania
Luhamand
Dalkita
Indiana
Nebraska
Ping
Viroqua
Wis
Peportad
Port Bennett
Port Sully
Ro Axvesre Jaopry
Ned da
Neinniti
Wive Denia
Musklegiware
Mecklenburg
Hisemaa & Co
Sponlors BiuLlls
Reeds
Minn
John and
Pyter Kane
Marshal Booth
Jonas
Mission fails as peace party collapses in tribal resistance
The dispatch reports the peace faction faltering with five friendly groups in and others nearing, as Seventh Regiment prepares to pursue the uncooperative warriors. Major Carroll’s forced march to New England City aims to support Captain Mountain near the Cave hills while surrender details from Sitting Bull and Big Foot factions emerge.
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Brooke
Foot
Pinn Rinan
Little Weand
Dee
Carroll
Canon Tall
New England
Guy
Tort Yates
Yountain
Highth Cavalry
Cave Hills
New England City
Captain Mountain
Tenrst
Mt Fort Sicily
Sitting Bull
Rosebud Agency
Narvisse Nared
Big Foot
Cheyenne
Pine Ripes
S. D
Ceneral Brooke
Hummer
Calonek Tenry
Scotch Railway Troubles Strike Hits Scotland
In Scotland the railway strike shows no signs of easing as about 7 500 workers remain on strike. Traffic is suspended on the North British lines, coal prices rise seven shillings a ton, and officials fear widespread shortages. Special constables may be drafted to guard the city if gas and power fail. Public works and shipyards are without fuel, risking closures unless the dispute is resolved quickly.
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Ghpascew
Scotland
Glasgow
Railway Building Advances Across United States
Engineering News reports that nearly 6,800 miles of track were laid on extensions of steam railways in the United States during the period through January 1, 1891. The total railway mileage reached 17,172 miles, with over 6,912 miles added in the last five years. The data tabulates mileage by state groups for 1887 to 1890.
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United States
Nec
Isweek Engineering News
United Stas
Lathfreiztt
Eissenvor Trafic
Fignres
Janwiyy
Tul
Maileagse
Salvationists in a Row Commissioner Smith Resigns
Lonpox December report from The Times states Commissioner Smith of the Salvation Army has resigned at a pivotal point in the social reform effort. The paper notes his trust in funding and separation of funds, and hints the resignation could jeopardize General Booths expansive schemes.
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Smith
England
Lonpox
The
Times
Commissioner Smith
Salvation Army
Booth
General Booth
Gener Booth
Mr. Smith
Army
Nooth
Proclamation call for world participation in 1893 Chicago Exposition
President Harrison issues a December 23 proclamation inviting all nations to prepare exhibits for the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago from May 1 to October 31, 1893. The document notes funding approved under a 1890 act and urges nations to showcase industry, arts, and civilization progress.
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Harrison
Nationa of Earth
Washington
United States
America
Christopher Columbia
Chicago
Minois
Genjamin Hacrson
Yrrine
Bane
Hercy Dyvchive Ul
Theroto
Rick Industries
Horn
Saul Benjamin Harrison
Jans G. Ulaine
Bad Men Killed in Desperate Town Descent at Hindley
Two desperado brothers Michael John and Peter Kane caused chaos in Hindley Minnesota, firing at Marshal Booth who killed John Kane and Peter Kane before chasing Michael to jail. Marshal Booth credited with decisive action as the Kane gang terrorized lumber camps. A separate death report notes Pedro Antonio Lopes, 85, died quietly after a long service as a soldier under the Spanish Kings, recalling Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
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Hindley
Minn
Hirxenna Inn
Dee
City Hospital
Marshal Booth
John Kane
Duluth
Marshal Heath
Peter Mune
Michael Kane
Hastings
Booth
Sheri’ Mebanzhlin
Sana Pe
Pedro Antonia Lopes
Louis XVI
Marie Antoinette
Lopez
GOLDEN WHEAT FIELDS OF WESTERN CANADA OFFER SURE RETURNS
A Pittsburgh Chron icle excerpt extols Western Canada farming as gold from soil with high yields. Manitoba acreage yields wheat 80–88 bushels per acre and oats 75 bushels, with a 1,490 acre farm producing about 69,609 bushels. A small farm nearby earned a first season profit, selling wheat at favorable prices. The piece touts favorable climate and diverse settler population as strong reasons to migrate for farming success.
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Nater
Canbda
Manitoba
Assiniboia
Alberta
Ste
Western
Canada
Pittsburgh Chronicle
Family remedies and medical tips from old notices
A collage of old newspaper snippets praises Syrup of Figs as a reliable laxative and describes Dr Shallenberger's malaria antidote anecdote. It also notes dentist idle chatter and a census joke about Washington, with scattered product ads and travel agent references.
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Shallenberger
Fran Thea
Hin
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