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Alton Daily Telegraph

Location

Alton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1890

Page

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Triple murder shocks St Paul wealthy merchant family

John Spearman a retired merchant his wife and 12 year old grandson George Russell were found dead at their St Paul home. No signs of robbery and no clue to the killer while detectives from St Paul are called in as coroner remains away.

Smooth Rascal St. Paul Shakoper Minn Northfield John Spearman George Russell Russell Mrs. Spearman Mr. Spearman Young Russell Spearman Atwoop Noble Randall John A. Gibber Randall Gibber Atwood Missouri Weer Piatys Summerville Catcaco Dee Frank Collier Moody Horstneville Rachel Ander Stowell Station This County

Burglary Suspect Arrested After Summit Avenue Incidents

C W Moore alias William Strook, Chicago crook, arrested in St. Paul for burglaries on Summit avenue. He used a carriage ruse to enter mansions, then fled. detectives Daly and Horan support multiple cases and impending municipal court trial.

Daly Horan Moore Chicago

Fifteen Men Besieged on Spring Creek at Daly's Ranch

A Rapids City dispatch reports fifteen men besieged by Indians on Spring Creek at Daly's ranch. Major Carr sends 100 troops under Maj. Tupper to lift the siege as shots and attacks continue. Also notes scout reports near Smithville and attacks on government wagons. Indian stronghold bastions and a Cottonwood trail exit discussed. Funeral for five Indian policemen held at Fort Yates with Sitting Bull's burial.

Spring Creek Daly's Ranch Denver Colo Rapids City Justin M. H. Day Gen. Carr Maj. Tupper Tupper Sixth Cavalry Cheyenne River Rapid City Parry Craven Smithville Carr Rapid Creek Wounded Knee Sixth Infantry Fort Yates N. D Little Eagle Grand River Sitting Bull

Neb Farmers Alliance in Lincoln clashes over policy and leadership

A lively session in Lincoln sees Van Wyck and Burrows factions clash as officers are elected. John H. Powers is named president, H. G. Stewart vice president, J. M. Thompson secretary treasurer, with an executive slate that includes Jay Burrows and Allen Poole. First Blood goes to Van Wyck after a heated dispute over gold contracts and legal tender. The report shifts to banking troubles across the country, noting S. A. Kean & Co. in Chicago facing heavy withdrawals, an impending assignment, and a major creditor claim. Spokane Falls National Bank in Washington remains shuttered amid long‑standing trouble. Huron National Bank in South Dakota plans reopening with depositor payout.

Lincoln Neb State Farmers’ Alliance van Wyck Burrows John H. Powers Hitchcock County H. G. Stewart Box Butte County J. M. Thompson Lancaster County Jay Burrows Gage County Allen Poole Douglass County B. F. Allen Cass County C. W. Beal Custer County H. B. McGaw Adams County Bkie Powers An Wyck Van Spokane Falls Wash Illinois Pennsylvania Curiaco S. A. Kean & Co Washington Street Chicago

Supreme Court affirms title to vast swamp lands in Minnesota

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday affirmed the lower court in the Minneapolis and St. Cloud road litigation, granting the Duluth and Iron Range road title to between 4 and 8 million acres in northern Minnesota. The tract runs ten miles on either side of the Iron Range road. The case names Minneapolis and St. Cloud road versus the Duluth and Winnipeg with the Duluth and Iron Range as intervenor and respondent.

St. Paul Supreme Court Duluth and Iron Range Minneapolis and St. Cloud Road Duluth and Winnipeg Iron Range Minneapolis and St. Cloud Great Northern System

Resignations Roll Through Champion Harvester Network

Fort Dover Iowa reports widespread dismissal requests as Champion Harvester agents are urged to resign immediately. The move follows news that the American Harvesting company will handle all future business, with hints of new positions offered to veterans.

Fort Dover Towa Champion Harvester Company New Trust Combine

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