Proclamation sets Thanksgiving date in 1891
Washington November 13 report notes President Harrison proclaims Thursday November 26 as a day of thanksgiving. Text honors providence and civil religious liberties, urging worship, family reunions, and aid to the needy. Signed by James G. Blaine as secretary of state.
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United States of America
Benjamin Harrison
United States
Washington
Bessaum Tannisos
James G. Biaixe
Anarchist Demonstration in Chicago Broken Into by Officers
Chicago witnesses a tense anarchist gathering as police clash with more than a thousand attendees at Weat 12th Street Turner Hall. Inspector Hubbard orders flag displayed and meeting suspended amid incendiary rhetoric, prompting a chaotic scene and calls of protest from Lucy Parsons.
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Haymarket
Weat
Henry Weissmann
Weet
Hubbard
Pee
Felows
One Bird Escapes in Pigeon Match at Jersey City Heights
Shooters from across the country gathered at Marion New Jersey for a three match series between E D Fulford and Captain J L Brewer. In the opening 100 bird event under Hurlingham rules Fulford ran a perfect 100 while Brewer missed one, resulting in a dramatic 99 of 100.
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New York
Jersey City Heights
Marion
N. J
E. D. Fulford
J. L. Brewer
Hurlingham
Fulford
Brewer
Tird
Mrulford
Iiner
Bridgeort
Conn
Arsenical grape poisoning claims Mrs Thompson death
New York reports Mrs Thompson 50 of 498 Park Place Brooklyn died at 9:80 am from arsenical poisoning after eating sprayed grapes. Family bought a basket in Fulton Street store on Saturday and shared them Sunday with Mrs Thompson the only one who swallowed the fruit. Doctor Pierson diagnosed arsenical poisoning and informed Coroner Lindsay.
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New Yorks
J. Pierson
Alaska a hopeless waste for permanent settlement
A Russell party member reports from an Alaska expedition that the land cannot sustain permanent residence for white men. He notes mining and hunting seasons end with winter, leaving no resources or ability to survive the long cold months. The letter argues Alaska is effectively unusable as a year round home.
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Kansas City, Mo
Russell Party
Alaska
Snowbound Yukon Country Described as Wasteland
The explorer reports a three month growing season. nine months worthless for grain or vegetables. Snow and ice cover vast mountain regions, making travel nearly impossible. Mines lack value due to transport limits. Interior shows little to no benefit and is barren of animal life beyond scarce bears.
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Yukon
John M. Glover Ex-Congressman Dies at Newark Residence
John Milton Glover, who served in the 49th and 50th Congresses as a Democrat from St Louis, died at his home near Newark Missouri of asthma. Born June 28 1852 in St Louis he studied law at Washington University and practiced with Glover & Shepley. He never held public office before Congress and won the 49th seat in a tight race with 7202 votes to 7102 for a Republican and 1788 for a Labor candidate. he served on the judiciary and private land claims committees.
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John Milton Glover
Pees
St. Louis
Washington University
Glover & Shepley
Frank
Davisson
Oro
Alliance Mutual Benefit Society
Kansas
Oodruff
Arkansas
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Canadian
Canada
United States
Humphreys
Jackson
Timmonsville
S.C
Simonton
Charleston
Michigan Supreme Court
State Board of Corrections and Charities
Board of Control
Whitfield
Assia
Post Office Department
Moncure Robinson
Philadelphia
Europe
West Virginia
Tatice
Holand
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Cheyenne Indian Agency
Palmer
Schoenfeld
Benway
Washington
Sound
Cascades
Weston
Orting
Stack Valley
Zahne
Mormon Church
Supreme Court of the United States
Houston & Texas Central Railroad
Calvert
Ammond
Tex
John Pitt
Board of Frets
South
Dakota
Minnesota
North Dakota
Michigan State Board of Health
Chicago
Grand Trunk Sun
Blue Island Junction
Port Huron
Mich
Enemies of Temperance dynamite attack Good Templars hall
In Wark Waver Wisconsin on November 11 unknown assailants attempted to blow up the Good Templars hall during a meeting. A dynamite charge partially exploded causing extensive damage and a burn injury to William Harrington. no one else hurt. The blast failed to blast the hall or occupants into fragments.
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William Harrington
First Train in New Jersey Celebrated 60th Anniversary
Bordentown N J November 12 A large station officers meeting marked the 60th anniversary of the first locomotive run in New Jersey. The Pennsylvania Railroad organized the event with Assistant Engineer Richards delivering the presentation and General Superintendent F W Jackson accepting the monument for the company and the public. The John Bull locomotive, preserved as a relic, was placed near the monument on its original rail, moved from the Smithsonian Institute for the ceremony.
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Bordentown
N. J
John Bull
Smithsonian Institute
Fights Over Corpse At Hoboken Funeral Parlor
In Hoboken two women quarreled violently over a dead man later identified as Frank D. Eberle. A marriage certificate triggered a brawl between Mrs. Hattie Eberle and a younger rival claiming the husband. Hair pulling and biting ensued as relatives joined. one woman may face burial for the pauper’s grave if expenses remain unpaid.
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New York
Parslow
Widertaker
Hoboken
Hudson
Frank D. Eberle
Hattie Eberle
Long Branch
Nyrank Eberle
Eberle
Red Bank
Strike on Belt Line Threatens St Louis Freight Trade
In St Louis on November 11 editors report a brewing strike among Belt Line engineers and firemen over wage scales. After 11 hour shifts set at 326 per diem for engineers and 190 for firemen, 17 engineers were discharged for refusing noon pay. Talks with railroad chiefs failed, raising fears of a citywide freight tie-up affecting Eastern lines and local commerce.
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Sr. Louis
Arthur
Brotherhood
Lie Diechares
Sargent
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Wiggins Company
St. Louis
Wiggins Ferry
President's Cousin Eloped. Relative Kills Lover
In Quadrilla, Texas, Ramon Gandara and Miss Perez eloped and rode a Southern Pacific train toward El Paso. Jose Perez, cousin of Miss Perez, pursued. Gandara shot Perez in the hip and was killed by Perez in return fire. Miss Perez is a cousin of President Diaz of Mexico.
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Paso
Tex
Ramon Gandara
Miss Perez
Quadrilla
Rio Grande Station
Southern Pacific Railway
Jose Perez
Gandara
Perez
Diaz
Mexico
Empire State mile a minute locomotive completed at Schenectady
Express completes one of Central Hudson Railway's giant engines for the Empire State mile a minute service. The locomotive weighs about 6242 tons with six and a half foot drivers, the largest yet built. Engineers ride high in the cab, eight and a half feet above rails, as the wagon top boiler features spang steel and asbestos cement wrapping.
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Alpany
N. Y
Central Hudson Railroad Company
Empire State
Schenectady Locomotive Works
Engineering specs for proposed tender and cylinders
The document details dimensions for a tender and its cylinders, stating front width 70% inches depth 56% and cylinder size 19 by 24 inches. Tender wheels are 36 inches premeter and match those used in Troon Cars. Estimated weight of the gotline is about 125,000 pounds or 624% tons.
Train Robbery Across Wisconsin St Paul Line
A masked gang stopped a through Chicago to St Paul passenger train near Western Union Junction Wisconsin. They forced the engineer to slow, robbed the express car, fired shots, and dynamited the door. Authorities report $5000 local money seized with potential total losses in hundreds of thousands. Police and villagers prepare pursuit north through nearby woods.
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Milwauicker
Wis
Chicago
St. Paul Road
Western Union Junction
Racine
St. Paul
Boundary Line Disputes Between Iowa and Illinois Supreme Court
Iowa and Illinois bring a boundary dispute to the United States Supreme Court. The case, State of Iowa vs State of Illinois, seeks jurisdiction over a Mississippi River strip claimed by both states. Iowa says the boundary runs mid river regardless of channel. Illinois claims the navigable channel midpoint, creating a 712 foot difference near the Keokuk and Hamilton bridge. The Keokuk bridge area involves the bridge company taxed in Hancock County for land in Iowa.
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Cartmar
Ill
United States Supreme Court
Boies
Iowa
Fifer
Illinois
Mississippi River
State of
Keokuk and Hamilton
Hancock County
Man Eater Steer Kills Three In Texas Stockyards
A Texas steer nicknamed the man eater has killed three men in the Texan stockyards after a trek from the Panhandle. The colossal beast, horns two yards long, wounded several workers and even killed a horse driver and a cook during yard operations. Local guards fear he will need to be killed in the yard to stop further attacks.
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Doper City
Kan
Texas
William Weaver
Smuggling Opium Arrest of Former Providence Merchant
Thomas C. Chace was arrested in New York by U S officers on opium smuggling charges. A large quantity was found in his possession. He previously served as treasurer of the Providence Dye Wood Company in Providence. After the company closed, Chace and his son William entered the battering business, which reportedly failed.
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Thomas C. Chace
New York
United States
Boston
Mr. Chace
Providence Dye Wood Company
Providence
R. L
Thomas Chace
William
Medal of Honor for Lt Col Edward Rice at Gettysburg
Maj Edward Rice of the 19th Massachusetts Volunteers, now lieutenant colonel of infantry and aide to Gen Miles, received a congressional Medal of Honor for his valor at Gettysburg. Gen Miles presented the medal in Curcago with many officers and distinguished civilians witnessing.
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Curcaco
Edward Rice
19Th
Massachusetts Volunteers
Infantry
Regular Army
Miles
Pickett
Bloody Gap
Gettysburg
Lee
Heiress Lulu Devare Elopes with Married Man
Rev E A De vare of Dayton O seeks his niece Miss Lulu Devare who fled Dayton two weeks ago with George Eis a married man. Located by a friend in New York City they fled again before arrest. Lulu is said to be heiress to $30 000 from her grandmother and stands to lose it if she does not return. Police search continues.
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Ffa.o
N. Y
E. A. Devare
Dayton
Lulu Devare
George Eis
Baltimore
Illinois Central Railroad
Tom Greelock
Washington
Grand Central
New York
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Denver
Col
Jeremiah T. Cotter
San Francisco
Fifteenth’ St
Dent Farm
Gen. Grant
Ruth Cleveland
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Calgary & Edmonton Railway
Montreal
Hayward
Wis
John Blooher
Buffalo
Delaware Ay
Huron St
George Holbrook
Findlay
Holbrook
Murphy
Garsey City
Nashville
Pic Bank
Shore
Uke
Haddock
Vollock
Pleki
Ste Fring
Nova Scotia
Labrador
Round Shore
California
Pacific Coast
Canada
Brighton
England
Texas
Buenos Ayres
Isi Rio Grande
Fonvevides
Cordova
Lagia
Lena” Weone
Lucerne
Redrop
Ilo Jersey
Jana Sone
Deane Towarale
Havana
Kentucky
BranOrges Havcon Sand Cohn
Magsillers
Togo
Pénn
Da3y
Broustgreng
Ohio
Gare
Michigan
Diane
Indian revolt reported as Bear Eagle band moves to Pine Ridge
The commissioner of Indian affairs received a telegram from Special Agent G W McKean at Pierre confirming press reports of Bear Eagle and his band revolting. They have moved to Pine Ridge, in a letter dated November.
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Cheyenne River Agency
Bear Eagle
Pine Ridge
Cheyenne River
Washington
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
G. W. McKean
Pierre
Indian Office
Noy
Train men threaten full system strike from New Orleans to San Francisco
A conference in New Orleans between trainmen committees, excluding engineers and firemen, failed to resolve pay demands on the Southern Pacific system. General Superintendent Van Vleck and officials Kruttchnitt refused increases. If engineers join later and demands are still refused, a nationwide strike could paralyze the network from New Orleans to San Francisco.
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New Orteans
The
Picayune
Houston
Tex
Southern Pacific System
van Vleck
New Orleans
San Francisco
Kruttschnitt
C. P. Huntington
Wolves Spur Kansas Farmers to Offer Bounty Crusade
Despatches from SxrpAn Kansas on November 12 describe a rising wolf population prompting farmers to launch a bounty crusade. A $2 county bounty plus the state $2 and $3 skin value push earnings to seven dollars per animal, attracting hunters like Dick Barnes who netted $168 for 24 scalps and skins in two weeks.
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SxrpAn
Kan
Dick Barnes
Grand River
Missouri
Barnes
County
Farmers’ Fund
North Dakota in blizzard conditions across the state
Maynearouts Minnesota dateline reports a general snow storm sweeping North Dakota. Lismarck notes 50 mph winds and a blizzard last night. Devils Lake reports snow all afternoon with prospects of a blizzard tonight. Dickinson has snow since noon with temps at freezing. Steele has snow since noon and Wappeton saw rain then snow in the evening.
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Maynearouts
Minn
North Dakota
Lismarck
Devil's Lake
Dickinson
Steele
Wappeton
Undertaker charged with double-burial scheme
Cutcano reports undertaker Willard F. Rodgers is under arrest for burying infants in coffins already occupied by adults at Mount Olivet cemetery. The practice allegedly yielded large profits, with authorities believing he oversaw around 300 interments.
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Cutcano
Willard F. Rodgers
Rodgers
Mount Olivet
Fire Devastates Hankow Housing Hundreds Made Homeless
San Francisco reports from Hankow China that a vast blaze destroyed 1300 houses leaving thousands homeless. It is believed several women and children perished. Two days later a further 200 houses burned.
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San Francisco
Cal
Hankow
China
Highbinders Threaten Officials in Chinese Immigrant Cases
In San Francisco on November 18, prosecutors face dangers in cases against Chinese entrants in violation of the law. A ring of highbinders allegedly attacked reputable Chinese merchants and now threaten Assistant U. S. Attorney Witter and government witness Stranahan in the Chin Sue Doon case.
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San Francisco
United States
Witter
Stranahan
Chin Sue Doon
Fraudulent stock schemes unfold in Madera bank case
Fresno Nov 14 The Bank of Madera vice president and cashier W E Baird is under investigation as fraud details emerge. Original stock was about 880 shares but over 1000 shares are now cited as fraudulent. Notes were found raised to a hundred times their value. Baird was arrested last night at the Palace Hotel San Francisco on orders from Madera. He offers no comment.
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Fresno
Cal
W. E. Baird
Bank of Madera
Baird
Palace Hotel
San Francisco
Madera
Tramps seize ladies car on Big Four train near Danville
On the Big Four road near Danville Indiana yesterday five rough-trimmed tramps boarded a train at a small station west of town and forced entry into the ladies' coach. Passengers were terrified and a fight broke out between train men and the intruders before the tramps were fired off the train.
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Danvillle
Ind
Navy
Here
Big Four
Nine Soo Line workers guilty of conspiracy to intimidate
Nine striking switchmen from the Soo Line were found guilty of conspiracy to intimidate replacement workers. The verdict marks a new legal approach by railroad companies to suppress strikes in Minneapoli s.
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Minneapouis
Minn
Butterworth Faces Resignation Over Vatican Auction Remark
In Chicago on November 11, Ben Butterworth, secretary and solicitor general of the World's Fair, faces pressure to quit after claiming Italy would be auctioned with crucifixes madonnas and churches as schools in his controversial speech at the Standard Club. Butterworth says he was misquoted.
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Chicaco
Ben Butterworth
Standard Club
Italy
America
Butterworth
Navy secretary denies orders to seize Hawaiian Islands
Washington reports Com. Ramsay acting secretary of the navy denies any orders were sent to the U S S Charleston in China to seize Hawaii. The Charleston was last heard from at Yokohama and was to return to the United States after the Lancaster with Admiral Harmon reaches the China station. The Lancaster sailed from the Cape of Good Hope and is now likely in the Indian Ocean. on the Charleston is relieved she will naturally
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Washington
Com. Ramsay
U. S
Charleston
China
Hawaiian Islands
Yokohama
United States
Lancaster
Admiral Harmony
China Station
Cape of Hope
Emwark
Indian Ocean
Alliance Mutual quits life insurance business nationwide
A Kansas state order to discontinue life insurance was followed by the Alliance Mutual Benefit Society deciding to cease all operations. The report notes other varied items from political trials to court rulings and incidents across the United States and Canada.
Its Excellent Qualities Commend to Public Approval
California liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs pleases the eye and taste and gently acts on the kidneys liver and bowels to cleanse the system. It promotes health and comfort for all who use it.
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California
Currents of Commerce on British Live Stock Markets
The latest advices from Liverpool London and Glasgow quote American live cattle and Canadian supplies with heavy arrivals and no improvement. Shippers expect no relief before December due to Montreal navigation closure and rising dressed beef exports. Western beef prices are steady, with strong demand for good stock and buyers favored on lower grades. Prices for veal lamb wool and dairy stock fluctuate. futures for corn oats and pork move with firming or softening trends.
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Liverpool
London
Glasgow
Montreal
New England
Chicago Market News Highlights Wheat Decline and Mixed Outlook
Far num Reardon & Co reports a weak opening as New York selling pressures push December wheat to 93 4 cents, then rally slightly near close. Corn eases early then strengthens on cash demand while oats remain dull and provisions firm amid strong hog receipts expected next week.
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Chicago
Farnum, Reardon & Co
New York
Aeady
Onis St
Heath An Minn
Pening
L. H
M. P
Acbade
Ee Eco
Aeee Orin
Saesoberes
Sss
NCES
Leading Markets Quotation Roundup From New York Chicago and St Louis
Fresh market notes show cotton prices steady to dull across cities, with highs and lows listed for uplands and middling grades. Flour, pork, lard, beef, coffee and sugar futures and current domestic prices move amid mixed receipts and shipments. myriad grain, dairy, fruits, vegetables, and produce quotes accompany the daily market survey detailing bids, asks, and regional variations.
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New York
City Mills
Minnesota
Northern
Western
Milwaukee
Canada
White State
Chicago
Orleans
Japan
Idgusay
Long Island
City Extra India Mess
Western Steam
City Steam
Westerl
Ile Mate Do Apyemery
Elgin
State
Liverpool
Boston
Racasetta
Franklin Co
Man
Vermont
Ohio
Mont
New Hampshire
Aroosted Co
Maine
Harvey
Hubbardston
Basan
Concord
Isabella
Tanberriea
Cape Cod
Belle Hebrons
Burbanks
Virginia
St. Andrews
Arrivals of Livestock at Brighton and Watertown Week Past
Weekly arrivals show cattle 4211 and sheep 13453 with veals 955 hogs 31299 and horses 266. Western cattle 1636 and Eastern Northern cattle 575. Western sheep and lambs 1126 and Eastern Northern sheep and lambs 18323. Prices note western beeves from 6.00 per 100 pounds. Northern cattle at 144.50 per hundred weight.
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Brighton
Watertown
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Lucy Parsons
Inspector Hubbard
Fran
Sulcano
Glover Dhead
Quincy
John M. Glover
Newark
Enemies OF
Temperance
Good Templars
New Jersey
Louis
Wisconsin
Supreme Court
Maj. Rice
Bay State
Baird’s
Queer Transactions
Honolulu
Asia
Farmers’ Trading Company
Spokane Falls
Knights of Labor
Detroit
Turner
Eee
Citizen Traction Company
J. J. Slattery
John G. Kenngate
Omaha
Neb
Board of Trade
Miss Arnold
John Hubbard
Ostmaster
Blorgett's Mills
Farmer Barrett
Lincoln
Hayes
Internal Revenue
Morrow County
Mount Gilead
Teutonic
Mme, Albani
Pauncefots
Treasury Department
Mary Ann Pitcher
Philip
F. Pitcher
Nathan Pumphrey
Anne Arundel County
Wilkesbarre
Penn
Hen Higgins
Joseph Eveland
Kester
Slater
James
Kismet
Messa Canada
Chicago Herald
Ernest Naubold
East 14Th St
St. Vincent's Hospital
John P. Scott
U. of P
Scott
Herman Leidner
Sidney
New
Vincent Block
Gov. Jackson
Maryland
Robert F. Brattan
Stillwater
Mr. Ames
Westingar
James McKenzie
St. Stephen Co
Broad's Axe Factory
Calais
Pennsylvania World's Fair Commission
Executive Committee
Pennsylvania Building
Capt
Greenwood
Hobe
New York City
Westport Harbor
Wright
New Haven
National Farmers’ Congress
Sedalia
Edgar Thompson Steel Works
Braddock
Elizabeth Geiger
Guaeies
Andoule P
House of Correction
Betdeman
Royersford
Montgomery County
Louis Adler
Adler
Michael Kirscher
New Yorkrigey
Bucharest
Earania
Ste Anne Plaines
Joseph Guinton
Agua
Citive
Henry Curtis
Waller
Tanner’s Creek
Portsmouth
Curtis
John Rouhont
John McCann
Kingston
Pobens
McCann
James Kines
Calverty
Kines
Broston Markets
Pale
Timor
Ankola
Holland
Do Fair
Maracaibo
Caracas
Gosta Rica
Guatemala
Mertcan
Hayt
Louisiana
Carolina
Muncatel
Valencia
Palermo
Florida
Jamaica
Siodly Caret
Benenson Beahen
Port Limon
Samalea
Naples
Castinag
Indiana
Ak Louis
Ilinois
Sens Co
Watertown Cattle Market
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