Wreck Probe but Robbery Suspected on Iowa Rail Line
An Iowa dispatch reports a wreck near Shenandoah caused by displaced rails likely set by thieves for robbery. Victims included engineer A. B. Wordan killed, fireman George McCloud and express messenger F. W. Irwin badly injured, with investigations and a local necktie festival planned as authorities search for suspects.
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Tarkio
Shenaidnd
Mgc
Shenandoah
A.B. Wordan
George McCloud
Mr. Howe
F. W. Irwin
Cat
Military turmoil and election notes across towns
Reports describe a violent incident with police and Black residents in a city outskirts, casualties, and a wary calm after a night of patrols. Separate items note temperance union actions in Detroit, debt figures, and territorial court summons amid broader international updates and military policy discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whit Geo Olenph
F B. Gravely
Hk. Muilliard
Hubbard
William Conte
Greys
C. E. Cabell
Congress
James Woods
Abel
Shinee
Danville Grays
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Detroit
Frances E. Willard
Ex Fovernor Wallace
Indiana
Abov
Union T
United States
District Court
Territory of
Dakota
Alex Hughes
Bismarck
St. P
Dakota Territory
Fargo Southern Railroad
Iowa Twentieth General Assembly District Representatives List
The document lists elected district delegates to the Twentieth Iowa General Assembly including numerous districts with names like Stevens Glare Hexorrm Hutchison Meloy Duncan Nichols and many others along with their cities and counties. It notes party labels Republican Democrat and Hold over with re‑election status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Stevens
Glare
Clarinda
James S
John J. Gillett
Ogden
Enoch W. Eastman
Eldora
William G. Daennan
Independence
T. M. C. Logan
Logan
Julius K. Graves
Dubuque
F. D. Baynes
John L. Kamrar
Webster Ty
Herman C. He
C. E. Wurtixe
Onawa
C. C. Chubb
Algona
John J. Russell
Jefferson
M. Barrett
Sheldon
Gifford 8. Robinson
Storm Lake
Boston Esthete Invites New Yorker to Meet Two Minds
A young man from New York visiting Boston received an invitation from an old acquaintance now described as a Boston esthete. She asked him to come to her house one evening to "meet two minds." He explained he could not attend due to a prior engagement "to meet four stomachs" at another dinner, declining the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Trigi
Eugene A. Mealle
Chris Moore
Morriac
Fourth National Bank
Moulle
Charlotte Epps
Epps
Prince of Wales
Holyhead
Alhambra
Liverpool
Dublin
Boston
Detroit Free Press
Unknown Good Man’s Quiet Work Feeds Ground Green
A reflection on unseen deeds as a hidden vein of water nourishing the earth. The analogy links virtue to life-giving effect beneath the surface without fanfare.
Elections Dispatch Sketches State Returns and Totals
Reports from New York Massachusetts New Jersey Minnesota Nebraska and Pennsylvania summarize returns from elections held November 6. Maynard Butler Robinson Stamford towns and city wards are cited with leading vote tallies and predicted majorities. Ipswich Worcester Harrisburg Philadelphia and Jersey City figures are noted with party gains and anticipated state outcomes.
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Boston
Lynn
Lowell
Fall River
Taunton
Newbury Park
Fitchburg
Robinson
Butler
Bishop
Army
Republican State Committee
Salem
Lawrence
Thitler
Chicopee Robinson
Ames
Pray Pipes
New York City
Massachusetts
Navy
Worcester County
Little
de Mocrat
Worcester
Mass
Woman Suffrage Convention at Ottumwa Sets Platform
Proceedings of the Iowa State Woman Suffrage Convention at Ottumwa detail attendance, committee reports, platform resolutions on equal rights and voting, and officer elections. Speakers include Rev W R Cole Mrs M G Davenport and Mrs Campbell. West Branch and Oskaloosa delegates listed. Evening sessions highlight advocacy and organization plans.
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W. I. Basa
Mt. Pleasant
Lewis Fordyce
Libertyville
W. R. Whinry
Keosauqua
P. G. BaLuiscae
Henry CanFinio
Ottumwa
Bar Harpy
Bloomfield
James 8
Allerton
W. H. Hall
Osceola
E. Banta
Leon
Geo. Derr
Creston
John Core
Mt. Ayr
Bemsamix Wroner
Corning
Dennis Hamblin
Conway
J. W. Jam
Nson
Red Oak
William Butler
Clarinda
S. T. Brothers
Glenwood
L. R. Henderson
Anderson
E. W. Davie
Avoca
B. F. Clinton
Macedonia
Jacob Kuhn
Anita
John H. Storey
Fontanelle
A. AR. Dalmey
Des Moines
D. J. Pattee
Perry
J. A. Yen
Guthrie Centr
Bourer
Losen
Phil. Livingston
Moingona
T. C. McCall
Nevada
J. G. Brown
Marshalltown
Welcome Mowry
Tama City
Giro
C. Scrimexter
Dubuque
J. M. Halbrook
Mane A
S. W. Havinanp
Sioux Ty
Henry ©. Brown
Unionidge
H. H. Green
Janesville
Ed. Rice
Bush Creek
Johr Krusen
Elkader
Cons
Mentax
Turo
Macntwery
Waukon
D. O. Aaxrr
Ridgeway
S. A. Converse
Cresco
I. M. Gtnnaxp
New Ham
C. C. Vanderpool
West Mitchell
E. W. Wilbur
Rockford
H. C. Curtis
le Mars
L. D Sherman
Orange City
Daniel Campbell
Blen
J. A. Overholtzer
Audubon
Geo. W. Schee
Prim
T. W. Harrison
Emmersath
W.T. R. Humphrey
Clarion
Geo. F Wattson
Northwood
N. Densmore
Mason City
R. 8. Benson
M. A. Work
M. W. Campbell
L. M. Davie
E. H. Hunter
M. S. Orwig
L. M. Hartzell
I. Breckenri
Hunting
Mary J. Co
Folsom
Humbolt
C. F Harkness
Askaloosa
M. G. Davenport
RB. J. Merrill
McCabe
Decorah
H. D. Nott
M. W. Rebb
West Liberty
Mary BE. Webster
Demier
West Branch
Townsend
Lillie Simonds
Birmingham
Prather
Leighton
Wapello County
W. R. Cole
Campbell
Haunting
Lacey Stone
Adams
Goug- Sepery-oreate
Oregon
Scotland
John McDonald
Italy
de T. Bemis
Independence
Martha C. Callanan
Iydia M. Davis
Ellen Armstrong
Mary A. Work
Eliza H. Hinpien
Z. Onggeshad
Maria_S. Orwig
B. F. Gue
W. R. Cole, Mr Pleasant; Mrs. H.R. Dean
Grinnell
Jane A. McKinney
M. T. Folsom
Lizze B. Read
Algona
Mattie G. Davenport
Oskaloosa
GO. W. Slagle
Fairfield
John Russell
Jones
Rs. M
James A. McKinnney
Sean
D. M. Wyland
Harlan
C. T. Harkness
Eva Sober Gilcrist
Spencer
Iowa
Land Claim Reform and Public Land Protections Proposed
The commissioner urges Congress to legislate on private land claims in New Mexico and Colorado, establish commissions to review and appeal claims, and set penalties for false surveys. He notes 17,449 miles of land grants under review to 1883 and seeks salary increases for officials as public land work has risen 82 percent since 1851.
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Sherman
Secretary of War
Crook
Arizona
West Point
Fortress Monroe
Leavenworth
Ace
Sheridan
Congress
Twenty-first Infantry
Pacific
Treasury
Rmy
New Mexico
Colorado
Arcoeteeen
Insects as Automata: The Brain Free Nerve System
The article explains that unlike humans, insects lack a single master nerve center. It describes multiple nerve knots in wasps and mantises that control limbs independently, with decapitated specimens still performing actions. It argues insects act like clockwork machines with fixed routines.
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Fies
Seant
Relly Xeon
Ceca
Land Office Report Tracks Vast 19 Million Acre Disposals
The 1883 General Land Office report shows disposals totaling 19,030,769 acres of public lands and 390,235 acres of timber lands, with receipts from disposals and Indian lands reaching 11,713,883 dollars. It notes high pre emption filings for speculative purposes and urges repeal of the pre emption and timber culture laws, plus reform of the homestead act requiring actual residence and improvement for two years.
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Wasametos
D.C
General Land Office
N. C. McFarland
Ofre
Pacific
Silverado Squatters Appearance in Century Serial
Robert Louis Stevenson’s humorous California travel prose treats a journey to Silverado. A jolly Russian Jew Kelmar and three youthful companions lure a party into wandering a forest, chasing a hole in the hill and doubtful botany, ending with a mountain-top vision at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Louis Stevenson
California
Silverado
Kelmar
Toll House
Breton Sailors' Simple Prayer At Sea
A fragment notes Breton sailors utter a simple prayer before launching onto the sea. The line expresses dependence on God amid the vast ocean and the dangers of voyage.
Frozen Fro Costarp
One pint milk and one pint cream whipped with yolks of three eggs and sugar. Add peaches cut small to hot custard, cook until slightly thickened then fold in whipped cream and fruit. Freeze in a mould with ice and salt for freezing.
Exhibitions Expand in Calcutta with New Arts and Displays
Exhibitions grow globally with December events in Calcutta adding a ladies court for women’s needlework and a dominate aquarium feature. The piece notes skilled cashmere needlework’s origins and the pride of multi generation artisans in India and China, while a monster captive balloon excites attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
India
China
Bers
API
New York
London
Paris
Gingerbread Cakes From Scant Recipe
Gincer Besourg describes mixing flour sugar and soda with ground ginger then rubbing in butter and adding egg to form a stiff paste. Roll on a floured board cut into small cakes and bake about thirty minutes in a hot oven.
Notable Graves at Mount Olivet Hold Quiet Remembrance
Westiington Post notes two famous graves at Mount Olivet cemetery, both obscured by weeds and simple markers. Wirtz lies under a tall hickory, while Mrs Mary E Surratt has only a plain headstone and a glass jar of withered vines beside ragged boxbush. Strangers visit, place flowers, and recall the condemned woman, reflecting a rare respectful memory amid neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westiington Post
Mount Olivet
Marie E. Surratt
Abraham Lincoln
Wirts
Wirtz
Surratt
Post
The Tonquinese Population and French Influences at Haiphong
The writer observes Tonquinese stature and dress, noting women’s attractive headpieces and the difficulty in distinguishing sexes. He compares colonial settlements, citing Haiphong with a cafe and prison as first structures and laments French linguistic and cultural transmission to local staff and manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Standard
Ganges Delta
China
Corey
Geverally
Haiphong
ArrLe Pupping Recipe Fragments From Old Notes
A fragmentary recipe describes lining a deep tin with apples and a batter made from milk flour soda and a tanfu to cover the fruit. The batter should be pancake-thick and baked until brown then inverted onto a plate. Teas or rengar and cedinamane are mentioned in passing.
Sunday Court Tale of a Boy and the Beer Run
A small boy testifies in a justice court about a Sunday incident. He recalls going to the tavern for beer rather than using the front door, and a tray being involved in the event. The exchange shows the terseness and humor of a local judicial proceeding.
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Anes
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Ida Grove
Srcom
Spirit Lake
Emametsburg “Vindicator
John McIntyre
Eastler
Greses Mie
W. J. Konvalinka
Masoh City
Winterset
Mr. Topley
Reed
Amds
Washington
Gel Wolf
Times-Republican
Frivbie
Mississippi River
Brady Haa
Varley
Gunk M
Housis
Green County
Atlantic
Catholic Society
Newell
Tseme
Old Dominion
Edward Andrews
Morey Point
Norfolk
Sioux Falls
Erie Telegraph & Telephone Company
Southeastern Dakota Company
Western Union
Missouri
St. Louis
West
Dr. Brooks
State Prohibition Alliance
Garfield
Joe Pie Meo
Gresham
New Orleans National Bank
New Orleans
Post Office Department
Nations Bank
Ihs
Laredo
Rio Grande
Cecilia Chivales
M. Ferry
London “Daily Telegraph
Tonquin
Egypt
Hicks Pasha
Elabold
Portugal
Congo River
Africa
Kelton
San Francisco
Hunter
Silver Creek
Geronanmo
Chartos
Oakfield
Wis
Lee White
White
Huntington
Fort Buford
Camp Tree
White Earth
Buford
Whistler
Department
St. Paul
Chihuahua
Mexico
Jacob Hipp
Milwaukee
Durango
Knox
Indian Territory
Ireland
Dawson
Londonderry
Sexton
Canada
Sarnia
Windsor
Amherstburg
England
Marquis Lorne
Princess Louise
Marquis
Dominion of Canada
Katie P. Country
Utah
Postal Service
Spain
Anti-Slavery Society
Cuba
Mineola
Texas
Sibinee River
Willoughby
Ohio
Winéwoc
Wisconsin
Postofice
Markeson
State of
Pueblo
Abreonsa
Rome
Elobord
Germany
Pesther Lloyd
Orleans
France
Bureau of Statistics
Dollinger
Royal Academy of Munich
Martin Luther
Marquis Tzeng
Red River
Courbet
Hanoi
Sontay
Kanang Yen
Keonangigen
Ninh
Binh
Pue
Annaur
Singapore
Haidhong
Toulon
Fifteenth Army Corps
M. Challiomel la Cour
M. Paul Bert
Military Affairs
Gen. Sherman
Adjutant General
Drum
Adjutant General's
Wasuchyeton
Nickerson
Military School Ofven Worth
Twentieth General Assembly
House OF Representatives
H. C. Mrater
Dorrr
Fort Madison
William Rae
W. B Cossertsor
Burlington
York
Gow
Maynard
Carr
York City
Despice Pink
Heimer
Mitters
Cavanagh
Dicket
Rawson
Streck
Heinrich
van Ness
Miller
New Yorrry
Pierson
Nevill
Smith
Golderkirch
McQuack
Bischoff
Albady
La.m
Evening Journal
Senate
Brooklyn
Low
Massachusett
Pennsylvania
Palladelphia
Ipiladaiehio
Prissure
Allegheny County
Dwiladelphix
Cooper
Hiladelsuia
Jersey
New Jersey
Abbott
Hudson County
Democratic State Committee
Sussex
Taenton
N. J
House
Minnesota
General Hubbard
Bierman
Gilman
Frazer
van Daumback
Green
Hahn
Willis
Gidmore
Sta
Ramsey County
Nebraska
Lixcey
Omawa
Ebliean
Virginia
Ottum
Rico Moxp
House of
Mahone Oenes
Portsmouth
Alexandria
Fredericksburg
Lynchburg
Gen. Wickham
Col. Jones
Bea Ijuster
Maryland
House of Delegates
House O de Es
Commissioner of the
Kansas City
Missouri River
Lexington
Warner
Louis
Yocum
Washington, Mo
Mrs. Surratt
John Wirtz
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