Grain Freights Controversy Draws Interstate Scrutiny
Nelson L Derby of Thomas Oak South Dakota reports to the Interstate Commerce Commission that Manitoba Railroad Co refuses to furnish grain cars, alleging collusion with elevator operators and muzzled press. Farmers claim entitlement to relief amid car shortages and price manipulation concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WaAshington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nelson L. Derby
Thomas, Oak
Manitoba Railroad Company
iIaw
Northwest
St. Paul
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Manuel
Manitoba Road
Wasinsero
H—S. H. Burdle
St Paul
Holbrook
Dakota
Manitoba Railroad
Jr. Burdett
A. T. Britton
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis
Peter
Fulton
Tech
Soldiers Home location chosen at Minnehaha Falls site
The Soldiers Home commission ended a long deadlock with Minnehaha Falls as the selected site. Major Christie of Austin led the decisive fifth vote, supported by Henderson of Minneapolis and Castle of St. Paul. The decision came on the ninety fifth ballot with conditions: Minneapolis park linkage, a clear title, and St. Paul guaranteeing the park across the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnehana Paus Ghosen
St. Pau
Soldiers’ Home Commission
Minnehaha Falls
Christie
Austin
Major Henderson
Minneapolis
Captain Castle
St. Paul
Dunning and
Hancock
Minneapolis Park System
Four Brilliant Success Opens National Education Association
Chicago filled the Exposition building for the opening session of the National Educational Association with an estimated 18 000 attendees far exceeding seating. Mayor Roche and others gave welcome addresses, with responses by President Sheldon. Richard Edwards of Illinois delivered the main address as state superintendent of public instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Exposition
National Educational Association
Brent
Thomas’ Orchestra
Roche
Sheldon
Richard Edwards
Illinois
Public
Thurman Not Ambitious Denies Governor Nomination
A letter from W. Thurman, son of Judge Allan Thurman in Boston, states he will not allow his name to be presented at the Cleveland Democratic state convention and hopes friends prevent it due to health concerns. Also reports on Grand Army reception plans, Red River Valley contracts, and Dominion trade policy commentary from Canadian and British sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colunpus
W. Thurman
Allan Thurman
Boston
Cleveland
St. Louis
Kansas
Indiana
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
Wisskee
Eagan Bros
Brenson & Irvine
Red River Valley
Cabelgram
London Economist
Dominion
Manitoba
Toronto Mail
Beadie
South Dakota
North Dakota
Brown County
Giffard
Campbell
Dakota
Divisionists Gather in Huron for Major North Dakota Split
The Huron convention drew over 400 delegates from South Dakota and beyond for a unity push on the division plan at the seventh standard parallel. Leaders like Beadle Gifford Mellette Edgerton and Campbell backed a vigorous campaign while pledging a united front across party lines and regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huwox
Lay
Deadswood
Judge Moody
South Dakota
Dakota
Northwest
C. Ss. Gifford
George A. Gand
Mellette
Beadle
Edgerton
Plummer
North Dakota
Jidee Edgerton
Opera
W.W. Crawford
Imuron
Judge Carter
Lincoln
Carter
Ward Anderson
Sanburn County
Campbell
John J. Kliener
Crowfoot
Hugh J. Campbell
Executive Council
Heron
Oak
Congress
Timber for Settlers Injunction to Special Agents
A dated instruction from Montana commissioner to a special agent directs not to prosecute settlers for taking small amounts of timber from public lands for domestic use. It notes many petty trespassers, cites coal abundance, and urges focus on cases of serious trespass while protecting settlers’ family fuel needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inibie
Settiers
General Bind Office
Montana
Dakota
John D. Lear
Glendive
Montana Territory
Stars
Lusuet
Territories
Mitt
W. A. J. Sparka
Suffering in Iceland Warns of Looming Migration Crisis
Quenue July 14 Baldwin the interpreter asserts four years of repeated grass crop failures in Iceland have driven natives to distress. A snow storm from May 10 to 24 buried livestock and some people, worsened by famine. He predicts 700 Leeland immigrants in two weeks as the situation worsens. his current voyage lasted twenty three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quenue
Baldwin
Iceland
Layne
Discovery of rabies protection method from Pasteur
July 14 Medical News summarizes a parliament report from last year’s inquiry into Pasteur’s hydrophobia work. It asserts Pasteur has found a protective method against rabies comparable to vaccination, a finding deemed highly important amid widespread disease concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phtranemrura
Medical News
British Commission
Laat
M. Pasteur
M.pasteur
Crop prospects and local option meeting report in Burleigh County
Weather and crop notes across Burleigh and adjoining districts describe variable conditions with rainfall sparse in fall and winter, slight gains from recent showers, and overall near to half or three fourths crop expectations for wheat oats and potatoes. Community observations include fall land prep urging earlier seeding, and a local option election committee forming in Burleigh County with officers and petition activity. Proceeding discussion covers farm practices and town news in Sterling and Dakota Prohibition meeting details with officers and executive committee plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Mougs
St. Carl
Moose and
de Lac
Serlpcown
Mouse Valley
Red River Valley
D.T
Cora
Reading ‘Room
J. Wilsont
Burleigh County
The Anathema Pronounced by the Church on McGlynn
A lengthy, archaic papal style curse denounces Dr. McGlynn, excommunicating him and invoking God’s curse. The text lists divine condemnations from God the Father to the angels and martyrs, urging recantation and satisfaction to avert eternal damnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. McGlynn
Dr. McGlynn
Mary
Serail
Dawe
Holy Church of God
Dathan
God
Father
Son
Christ
Holy Mary
St. Michael
Saint John the Baptist
Saint Peter
Saint Paul
Saint Andrew
Department Changes Hit Fort Yates and Army Posts
A list of officer reassigments and promotions is announced affecting the indie cal department. H G Siekel Jr is acting commissary at Fort Yates Oak with numerous transfers to Fort Custer Mont Fort Assiniboine Mont Camp Poplar River Mont Fort Abraham Lincoln Oak and other posts. A promotion elevates Lieut Charles McClure of the Eighteenth Infantry to first lieutenant dated July 21 1887. The report also notes a sensational brawl at Matley Fargo with Hotchkiss of Fargo injuring Rhodes of Vernitale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Siekel
Seventh Cavalry
Fort Yates
Oak
Secretary of War
Cal Department
Willan Hi
Snelling
K. G. Elbers
Fort Custer
Mont
D.G. Caldwell
Fort Assinaboine
J.D. Poindexter
Camp Poplar River
Monts
Valary Havard
Fort Abraham Lincoln
Cal
Anthony Heger
Fort Columbus
New York Harbor
J. HL Janeway
Beneoia Barracks
Birmingham
Fort Myer
Mackinue
D. A. Russell
Ga Haney
Fort Robins
Walter Reed
Mount Vernon
J. H. Patzkl
Fort Ieut
Piicher
Monroe
Fort Washable
Newport Barracks
T Yetley
Fort Wayne
Med
Charles McClure
Eighteenth Infantry
Otantess
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Grain Freights
Nelson L. Derby, & St. Thomas, Dak., Farmer
VOX Populi
Blaine
Sherman
Torevo
Blade
Union
Firat
Az Hanrrison
Tagalle
Buia Lincoln
Lowills
National Educations’ Association
Thurman
Red River Road
Headle
Territorial
People of the Union
Dawes
Great Sioux
Secretary of the Interior
Meilette
McDonall
McCord
Kanouse
North Dagots
Wahpeton
M. Pastene
Youngstown
Steele
Pittsburg and
Western Crossing
Omiptis
Yall
Tornig
Crry
Dax
Furber & Regan
Amratown
Esnus Wevator
Mearala
Otal
Ward County
Monse River Valley
Falconer
South Dakota Prohibition Alliance
John A. Owen
Edwards
Day
Hagerty
Aberdeen
Messra. Langeley
Hurott
Thompson
Howard
Kevek
St. Pari
Veredahy Apeoia
The
Pioneer Press
Matley
Hotchkiss of
Fargo
Rhodes
Vernitale Au Ae
Mike Eukie Himsele Eis
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