Across the Nation A Patchwork of 19th Century News
Snow in Minnesota and Ontario reports of cold weather. International notes include Boulanger bomb invention and Austrian attitudes toward Bulgaria. Legislation and politics feature Minnesota senator race and Wisconsin Central manager change. Maritime and local events touch Marblehead races and Grand Army parade in Pittsburgh.
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St. Hilary
Minn
Kentucky
Col. Gidder
Winnipeg
North Pole
Sam Jones
Toronto
Ont
Ontario
South Dakota
Austria
Russia
Bulgaria
St. Mail
Queen frees Cuban slaves and aids condemned insurgents
Foreign affairs column reports Queen Christiana of Spain signs a decree freeing Cuban slaves and commuting sentences of condemned insurgents. In other items, a London earthquake devastates Niapa and political notes from Paris to Sofia touch on royalty, treaties, and border issues.
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Spain
Losnon
Soquay
Salvation Army
Asiapatal
Suakim
Tamai
Osman Digna
France
Paris
Lafayette
General Grevy
New York
Cuba
Manip
Oet
Christiana
Lonnox
Lord Randolph Church
Milan
Lennox
Aitphanza
Steamer La Mascotte Destroyed Near Grand Tower
Steamer La Mascotte exploded its boilers at Apple Creek six miles below Grand Tower killing many. The passenger boat on the St. Louis to Cape Girardeau route burned after the blast. The Eagle tow boat aided in rescue taking thirty five to Cape Girardian. No passenger list available. total deaths about twenty two. Vessel valued at $50,000, owned by Durland and Perkins Evansville Ind. Built less than ninety days old.
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St. Louis
la Mascotte
Cape Garadeon
Cairo
Apple Creek
Grand Tower
Durland& Perkins
Evansville
Ind
Eagle
Cape Girardian
Veiled Prophet parade and Ramsey county election notes
The Veiled Prophet emerged from his cavern at Twelfth and Chestnut in St Louis for the eighth annual pageant with twenty one floats and a grand ball at the Merchants' exchange as crowds applauded along the route. In Minnesota Ramsey county Republican convention nominated candidates for county offices and endorsed Governor Davis as the choice for United States Senate with key figures and ward representatives listed.
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St. Louis
Det
Twelfth
Chestnut Streets
Merchants’ Exchange
America
Liberty
Eld
Mater
Guv
Davin
United States
Rawsey County
Stanford Newell
Cairman
Fr. Ingersoll
Ramsey County
C.K. Davis
United States Senate
Minnesota
Davis
Fred Richter
Register of Deeds
M. J. Bell
J. J. Egan
T. A. Renz
W. A. Nichols
W.T. Burr
J. G. Nelson
H. G. Blake
Omeo
Washinatox
A. K. Delaney
Wisconsin
Sind
P.H. Kumler
Ohio
Beaney
Ident
Congress
Indian War Crosses Border Bloods and Gros Ventres Clash
Reports from Fort Berto Montana dated October 5 state Bloods and Gros Ventres fought on Canadian soil after Bloods raided Gros Ventres herds. The Gros Ventres pursued and killed six mounted police on Ghost Creek six miles north of the line to prevent further reprisals. Also notes Dakota and Minnesota electoral nominations and a Northern Pacific official visit to St Paul.
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Gros Ventres
Fort Berto
Mont
Fort Assinaboine
Ghost Creek
Dakota Nomination Drama Across Counties and Districts
In Dunann and Cot districts Republican conventions nominate council and house candidates. Milbank notes Twelfth District picks E W Foster and others. Valley City and Water City report local choices for council and house. County results show varied slates with J D Rubidge and H Hinckley among nominees. farmers feature in some tickets.
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Dakota
Dunann
Dak
Cot
E. W. Foster
Frankfort
Toy
Vommells FO. Mariner
Forthville
Winlow Lake
Clarke County
Twalete
Milbank
Twelfth
Charles 1
Shadow
Day Gunley
Goddinguin
Charles
Grant
Valley City
Water City
Get
Welser
Barnes
Oliver
Rawson
Rufus Davis
LaMoure
Hiram Walker
Thos
Eliot
Howe
Firet DieThier Canton
Thos, Wilson
Union
Jere Getikon
Clucoln
Aud Benj. Tinley
Atay
Hoenox
S.L. Glaspell
Ee S. Miller
Spore
M.C. Kernan
Register of Deeds
Mrrents
0. O. Stanehdell
Ty Robinson
Ro D. Presscott
Torney
Pierce
Humver
Farners
Stovy Pans
Swennon
E. Phillips
McFarland
A. Simae
Pleuro pneumonia control orders and mine accident report
The Territorial Board of Health orders Dr. Coe to euthanize and cremate cattle with pleuro pneumonia in Morton and Oliver counties and to quarantine suspected animals by Oct 6. A giant powder explosion at Caledonia mine in Deadwood Dakota kills four men and injures several others.
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Territorial Board of Health
Darrow
Dr. Coe
Mandan
Morton
Oliver
Deadwood
Dak
Caledonia
Henry George Accepts Labor Nomination for New York Mayor
Cooper Union overflow crowd packed the hall as Henry George accepted the labor nomination for mayor of New York. Thousands gained admission with meetings held outside. George asked for tangible proof and pledged to shake hands with every working unit of the city.
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Sam
New York
Cooper Union
Henry George
George
John McMackin
Murder Mystery Draws Chicago Arrests in Haddock Case
Prohibition leader Haddock's alleged killer Leavitt surrenders in Sioux City then heads to the scene amid arrests including Fred M. Munebeath Jr and Henry Sherman. Attorney D W Wood leads follow up as authorities seek conspiracy details and other suspects. Local coverage notes Grand Lodge weekend travels and public interest in the Haddock assassination.
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Caiesco
Lenyttt
Standard Theatre
Sioux City
Geo. C. Haddock
Prohibition Champion
D. W. Wood
Houlay
Adams
Pope
Leaveitt
Mobile
Ali
Mr. Wood
Leavitt
Wood
J. L. Leavitt
Haddock
Tyenvitt
Fred M. Munebeath, Jr
Henry Sherman
John Arensief
Davenport
Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
Haymarket verdict stands as death sentences upheld
The criminal court denied a new trial motion for the Haymarket anarchists and affirmed the jury verdicts. Spies, Parsons, Fielden, Schwab, Engel, Fischer, and Lingg are to be hanged, while Neebe faces fourteen years in prison. Spies attacked the court in court, while Lingg and Schwab spoke after Neebe and Spies concluded. The judge adjourned to 10 o'clock tomorrow without passing sentence.
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Haug
Ormanu
Det
Garry
Sples
Parsons
Fielden
Schwab
Engel
Fischer
Linng
Neebe
Haymarket
Sehwab
Lingg
Neobe
Selwab
Hell
Trades Union, Knights of Labor
Grinnell
Fey
Banfield
Annus Willis Spies
Socrates
Galileo
Giordano Bruno
Christ
Solomon
Lam
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Marblehead, Mass
Seramene
Theatis
Pittsburg
W. 8. Mellon
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Henry M. Stanley
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General Miles
Geronimo
Bradstreets
Justice Chase
Washington
Cincinnati
John G. Carlisle
Democrats
Committee On the
Irish Parliamentary Fund
Justin McCarthy
Manning
Cleveland
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Kavanaugh
Dublin
Publoff Mountains
Alaska Peninsula
el Coyote
Mexico
Sproule
British Columbia
Saratoga
Howard Morris
Wisconsin Central
Julia Robertson
St. Paul
Eau Claire
Oshkosh
Duluth
Gov. Hanser
Montana
Illinois
Chicago
Prince Louis Bonaparte
San Francisco
Count Louis Desnoncaliers
Thetis
Stranger
Marblehead
Gov. Hubbard
Milwaukee
Knightts
Supreme Court
Benedict
Rounds
Senate
Rat
Altoona Pass
Ee Yen
Esphea
Bankers
Aan
Nts
Foreign Affairs
Servia
Kaulbary
Sofia
Kaulbars
Alexandria
Melbourne
Niapa
Loxpos
Beruig
Sir Edward Malet
Prince Bismarck
Bismarck
Churchill
Berlin
Lord Randolph
Endicot
Lamar
Garland
Vilas
Fairchild
Waureton
Dax
Atl Clark
Swan Like
Sr. Paw
George K. Shaw
Evening Dispatch
George ‘Thom
Sale Protrietor
Shaw
Lisbon
Lisno
Dac
Sargent County
E. M. Durgin
F. Moran
Emi
Gay of
Republivans
Maryrett
Bigteenth
Council Selby
Trail
Aes
Steele
F. H. Adams
Oakes Coming
Sr. Paul
T. F. Oakes
Northern Pacific
Gren West
Dakota Politics
Democratic
Aberdeen
M. H. Day
Ovcar P. Kemp
Watertown
North Dakota
Wilkesdarre
Emma Folsom
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Ciancaston
D. C
Summerville
San ‘Qhazies
Distrabance
Charleston
Bugis
Avecraa
Philadelpa
Oho
Rae
New York City
Rey
George C. Haddock
Iowa
South Boston
Bowron
Freemont Street
Joe Lennon
Frank Hearth
Lennon
Custen
Bryam
First Cavalry
Piegan S
Fort Peck
Carroll
Tang
Havana
Baltimore
Metropolitan
St. Tonle
Boston
Ettgham
Louis
St. Louis Browns
Kansas City
Twa
Roya. Mites City
Moxt
Earl Cross
Lewis Livingston
MacQumen House
Hinow
Dakota A. 0
WU. W
October Zith
Miniesalas
Gary
Des Mones
Tite
Cmicaco
William J. Gallagher
Justice Kerster
E. 5 .Chadse
T. W. Ellis
Frank Bell
Gallagher
Notiber
WossiPea
Garnette
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