Double murder and suicide shock Wenona village
Wenona Illinois November 12 reports a double murder at Howe & Son bank with the owner Peter Howe and his wife killed. The killer Charles Sreemene, who lived above a grocery, then slashed his throat. A key domestic rumored involvement and suspicions about local figures swirl amid a feverish wake.
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Extermination War Threat Looms Over Chickasaw Nation
Reports from Tiahomingo indicate a planned clash as Governor Gay survives an assassination attempt. Widespread armed camps form around the capital with Byrd and allies gathering near Gainesville and Tishomingo as non-citizens back the Byrd faction and US intervention looms.
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Contempt Rule Issued Against John W Keely in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia the court of common pleas ruled to attach John W. Keely for contempt of court for not obeying the court absolute. The rule to dissolve the injunction and to open a sealed package in court was discharged, with the package said to contain details about Keely water and a continuing injunction. The equity suit by Bennet C. Wilson named experts to examine Keely’s mechanical device. Keely refused to explain its construction to the experts. General Warren in London issued a proclamation offering a free pardon to any accomplice who provides information leading to the murderer's capture in the Whitechapel case. A Dorset Street murder victim was identified as a native of Limerick, Ireland, who married a Welsh collier, later killed by an explosion, before moving to London.
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Hill Denies Offering Funds to Influence Manitoba Vote
James J. Hill wired Premier Greenway denying he offered as much as 22 000 to sway Manitoba election in exchange for railway legislation. Greenway replied the claim is false and will copy the speech verbatim. Also notes a Birmingham Alabama item about a circulating paper and political maneuvering amid national party delegates and regional campaigns.
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Indian Girls of Alaska Sent Home to Die
A world reporter quotes Voorhees on the horror of Alaska's Indian women. He describes forced trafficking, drunken coercion, and exile to die, highlighting a lawless frontier where miners and soldiers prey on helpless girls. Senate debates tariff's bite. Eustis pins Democratic defeat on tariff reform. Minnesota house results show Republicans with strong majority. senate, GOP dominant.
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Proclamation Designating Thanksgiving Day 1888
President Grover Cleveland designates Thursday November 1 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer for national prosperity peace and gratitude. Citizens urged to pause work attend worship offer prayers for mercy and for the needy while acknowledging pestilence and national trials in the year 1888.
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Unknown man fires on smoking car crowd in Superior
On a Duluth bound Omaha train entering the bridge at Superior a dispute escalated into a shooting. An unknown man, described as short and thick with a light mustache, knocked down several passengers, fired at least three times wounding Ben Switzer in the neck, Frank Bogart in the leg, and another man in the cheek. The train halted, the assailant attempted to flee, and passengers scattered as physicians treated the wounded.
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Heath Seen as Likely Postmaster General Choice
Washington reports suggest Perry S Heath Indianapolis Journal Washington correspondent is the favored pick for postmaster general. Heath, known in the northwest, reported the Sioux Falls constitutional convention and helped found the Dakota Pioneer of Aberdeen.
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A Hanp-20-Hand Encounter Ends in Double Tragedy
Dr Robert Nabors employed lawyer W W Shortridge to collect claims from delinquent patients. A quarrel led Nabors and Shortridge to fight with bowie knives in a darkened room. Nabors killed Shortridge and then killed Albert Keenan in a violent rampage.
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Republican Campaign Orators Celebrate Election Victory
New York November 14 The republican campaign orators filled Delmonico's main hall with enthusiasm celebrating the late campaign success. Chauncey M Depew presided. Speakers included Colonel Shepard Mall and President Join B Col Geo A Sheri there and other dignitaries. Letters and praise were read from Gen and Hon Levi 2 Moron and others.
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Prophets and Statesmen Discuss Next Cabinet Rumors
Indianapolis amid cabinet gossip as Senator Sabin of Minnesota is named in rumors. Blaine may be offered Berlin or Paris postings. Col. Bridgeland notes European life pleases him. Other items report Daugherty’s obsession with actress Mary Anderson and political maneuvering around Luxton and Burrows.
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Public Examiner report shows district balance and allocations
Fanco November 13 report by Public Examiner Tyler details a 2,204,067.00 balance in the Second district across sixteen counties with transfers to territorial treasury 190,022.41 and county bonds 18,708.29 interest 4 043 008 60 percent tard 6 support of schools 500,440.74 and a county recorder's commission 6,274.87 from Gary and other Southern Dakota points amid widespread prairie fires today.
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Knights of Labor General Assembly Reports Losses and Reforms
The Knights of Labor general assembly heard officers reports noting a roughly 300000 membership drop and insufficient receipts for expenses. The treasurer urged cutting costs by 25000, abolishing mileage plates, consolidating offices, and shrinking the general executive board.
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Suspected Poisoning Deaths Draw Coroner Verdict
A Fargo area report details a suspected poisoning death as coroner reports C N Thompson and Jacob Lee died under circumstances linked to a contractor and Dr Kean. Kean is in custody, Paty released on bail, with further court action pending as officials note ongoing asylum-related investigations.
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