Republican District Convention in Little Falls Minnesota 1890
The 46th senatorial district Republican convention will meet in Little Falls on Tuesday September 2 1890 at 3 p m to nominate one senator and four representatives. Counties Crow Wing Mille Lacs Morrison Todd allocated seats with specific counts. Dated July 1890 J H Ruppgs Chair, District Committee. Lapongas harvests scarce in Dakota fields. Fire nearly destroys Senses Fall New York. Democratic talk claims Republican bias in St Paul News. Congressman Hans Boroves North Dakota fails to win renomination. M N Johnson Lakota nominated to succeed him. Democrats unhappy with state ticket. A H Bunxt Fargo nominated for North Dakota governor with Roger Allen for lieutenant governor. A S McMillan seeks legislative honors. Cass County GOP instructs Gull River delegates to back W P Allen for senator and W R Baumbach for representative. Weekly metals: standard silver dollars minted week ending July 26 total 413 237. Fractional silver coin shipments 697 688. A bill by S G Comstock seeks uniform grain grades for interstate and foreign trade. Dr Ames not candidate for governor. Ed Durant of Stillwater expected to lead Democratic ticket. Durant regarded capable but facing difficult task.
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Little Falls
Minn
Crow Wing
Mille Lacs
Morrison
Todd
Open ballots urged at Minnesota state conventions
Bos. Duxx signals reform favoring open ballots at state conventions. Mr Dunn notes that anyone afraid to vote openly and above board has no place in a convention. The remark frames a push for transparency in proceedings.
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Bos. Duxx
Minnesota
Dunn
Comstock's bid for backing amid Blaine faction rift
Washington bureau notes Representative Comstock asks why Duluth should oppose him after boosting public building funding and securing harbor appropriations while Blaine's faction dwindles. The Evening Tribune asserts party voters back Blaine's policy and congressional leaders must align quickly.
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Telzgna
Pioneer Press
Washington
Comstock
Duluth
Rice’s Point
G. Blaine
Mr. Blaine
Congress
Congressio
Evening Tribune
Supreme Court decision on Australian law interests Minnesotans
The Montana Supreme Court ruled a provision in the Australian law is mandatory and must be followed in all details. The case involved Lush, a Democratic candidate who failed to notify the county clerk of candidacy on time yet won the election, and Price, the Republican challenger. The district court ruled for Price but the supreme court reversed, emphasizing strict compliance with the law.
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Supreme Court of
Montana
Lush
Price
Supreme Court
Government Tuition Plan For Indian Children In Public Schools
Indian Commissioner Morgan announced that the government will pay ten dollars per quarter for each Indian child admitted to public schools. Indians, lacking citizenship, cannot access benefits otherwise, but the program aims to expand enrollment as awareness spreads, with Nebraska hosting about a dozen compliant pupils.
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Wasuineror
Morgan
Indian Bureau
Nebraska
Livery Theft Reported From Princeton Stable
A telegram from Princeton states Henry Thomas hired a livery team at Lou Libbey's stables last Friday and has not appeared. The stolen outfit includes a bay horse a roan horse and a top buggy. Thomas lives near Brainerd and is said to be en route to Dakota. Libby offers liberal reward for the thief's apprehension.
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Princeton
Henry Thomas
Lou Libbey
Thomas
Brainerd
Dakota
Libby
Fast special train carries 150 editors from Baltimore to Washington
A special train with 150 Pennsylvania editors left Baltimore at noon on July 15. It reached Washington after about 35 minutes, covering 42 miles en route to the Pennsylvania railroad station. The journey averaged 72 miles per hour with an estimated 80 miles for much of the run, considering stops.
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Pennsylvania Editors
Baltimore
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Localities Near Presto Change Hinted as Summer Resort
A fragment notes surroundings near Presto Change becoming attractive and possibly famous as a summer retreat. Skepticism remains about substantial development despite the favorable view of the area.
Laborers Flocking to Superior for Harvest Work
Laboring men flock to Superior as harvest time swells demand. Wages start at $2 a day and higher, with increasing opportunities as building projects and public improvements begin in the Dakotas.
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Dakotas
Infant found dead in bureau drawer sparks baby farming probe
In Dutora Mixx July 30 police traced an infant death to an East Superior Street house. Authorities allege a woman and her daughter ran a baby farming operation with many fatalities. Investigators pursue sensational disclosures.
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Dutora
Mixx
East Superior Street
Potter nomination hinges on convention decision
The Verndale Journal criticizes an Aitkin Age article misquoting the district senator race. It argues Potter from Aitkin must enter the district convention and accept its decision to secure broader Republican support, rejecting any pressure from other counties.
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The
Verndale Journal
Aitkin Age
Potter
Aitmel
Ma Rey
Pewney
Cruel imprisonment of boy found in West Superior cellar
A boy under 12 was chained in a damp cellar on Banks avenue and Seventh street, fed scraps, and nearly starved. J D Dickson, aided by a sergeant and two officers, freed him after suspicions about the building. The boy lay almost naked, unable to move, a week from death, as authorities weigh charges for the alleged abuse.
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Duluth
West Superior
Banks Avenue
Seventh Street
J.D. Dickson
Dickson
Jas
Ayer
William F. Dougherty
Hampton
Frank M. Griffin
Long Point
Texas
D. M. Wilson
Wiggs, Arkansas
G A R Encampment Excursion Fares From Chicago to Boston
The Chicago and Atlantic offers excursion tickets August 8 to 10 for the G A R encampment August 12 to 16 with routes to Boston via D and E G Pittsburg routes and a New York option. Fares range from 19 to 22 dollars with three day sale windows and through Pullman cars to Boston. Stopovers allowed at key points. inquiries to F C Donald, G P A, Chicago and Atlantic, Chicago.
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Chicago & Atlantic
Boston
Passengs
Pittsburg
Western Reserve
Chautauqua Lake
Pennsylvania
New York
Great Hoosac Tunnel
Akron
Elmira
Albany
N. Y
C.&a
Erie
N. E
Binghampton
Hudson River
Newburg
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Itford
Danburg
Waterbury
Conn
Chicago
Atlantic
New York City
New York and Sound Line
Pullman Palace
Pullman Tourists
F. C. Donald
Chicago, Ill
Exre
Bor- FaLo
NiaGara
New Yor
Troy
New Enouiano Critus
Vey
Chicago City
Oser
Clark St
Dearborn
L. G. Cannon
F. C. Conan
Worldwide Happenings and Disasters Reflect Turbulent Week
A turbulent week yields wrecks and fires across regions. A woman and two children died in a freight wreck near Portland, while Spokane Falls suffered a fire with losses near 250 million. East St. Louis iron works explosion killed one and injured five. A French mine disaster at Stateville claimed 120 miners dead with many burned. The Duluth yacht race ended in drownings, and rail strikes disrupt Cincinnati Southern yards.
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Riri
Herndon Morris
Bastence
Colorado Central
Sumer Sa
Duluth
Er Wasca
Ite
C. P. Linder
J. Kk
Alliance
John H. Sane
Pelli
Statevine
France
Elkhorn Valley
Long Pine
Neb
Cincinnati Southern
Louise
Bay Line
Virginia
Fort Carroll
Chesa
Geneva
Federal Council
Republic
Switzerlan
Pocahontas
Nathaniel R. Locke
D. R. Locke
Petroleum YV
Nasby
Toledo
Ohio
Eee N. Y
Wade
Mary Spies
East Market Street
Mary S
Johu
Annie Silkes
Washburn
Eee
Senate and House debates on appropriation and tariff bills
July 23 to 29 proceedings show the Senate continuing Indian appropriation and tariff bills, with the House debating bankruptcy and sundry civil measures. Actions include passage of Indian appropriation, tariff bill handling, and the transfer of revenue to naval service amid adjournment debates.
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Senate
House
Revenue Marine
Navy Department
Vance, McPherson
Raum
Naval Service
The White Stag Tale Of Saintly Cross And Royal Chase
A legendary tale recalls King David I of Scotland riding with courtiers on Roads Day when a white stag confronts him. The horse panic, a cross intervenes, and the king survives to vow Holy Rood Abbey on the site. The miraculous cross’ origin remains a mystery as the stag is sighted for generations.
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David I
Scotland
Alkwine
St. Augustine
Holy Rood
Jeng
Robert Bruce
Durham
Edinburgh
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Dist. Com
Tax Democratic
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Concrussman
Hans Boroves
North Dakota
Hon M. N. Johnson
Lakota
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Tar
Cass County
Gull River
W. P. Allen
Carlton
W. R. Baumbach
Wadena
S. G. Comstock
Secretary of Agriculture
Dr. Ames
Ed. Durant
Stillwater
Democratic Party
Mr. Durant
John M. Martin
Elizabeth Martin
Jerome Mecusker
Register of Deeds
Crow
United States
Jerome A
Leos Elum
State OF Minnesota
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Fifteenth Judicial District
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Wilson A. VanErs
Pa J. Vaters
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Henry Spalding
Crow Wing County
B. Elliott
Plaintiff
Minneapolis, Minn
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Johnson & Bain
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Jasper County
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Del
Brooklyn
Elton
Crooks
Winnipeg
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Seto
Charles Price
Macallester
Sentelebeem
Tom ‘Olk
Bibb County
Saginaw
Mich
Congressional
J ' Ayer
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
M. McFadden
Bralnerd
Weatherby & True
Bratnegr
True & Weatherby
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Front and 7Th Streets
R K. Whiteley
Civil Engineers and Surveyor
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Attorney At Law
L. M. Roberts
Hartley
Slipp
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Juniper
Episcopal Church
H. Ribbel
Minneapolis & J. Louis
Airwray
Ahd
Albert Lea
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Kansas City
Des Moines, In
Watertown, Dak
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
St. Paul & Duluth
Minneapolis, St. Paul
Sault Ste. Marie
North
Northwest
Co. M. Pratt
St. Cloud
Vettler
District Court
John W. Drake H. E
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Mae
Byron T. Gibson
Samuel W. Pinkham
William Shontell
Paris
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H. H Gray
North-Western Line
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T. W. Trasparz
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Idaho, Washington Territory
Oregon
British Columbia, Puget Sound
Alaska
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Portlang
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Bae Lines
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S.T. Paul
Milwaukee
Asaland
Wisconsin
Waukesha
Fond du Lac
Oshkosh
Neenah
Menag
Chippewa Falls
Eau Claire
Huriey
Wis
Ironwood
Bessemer
Canada
R. Arnsiiz
J. M. Hannardd
J. Paul
H. C. Barrow
Louis Eckstein
T & Tk't
Wheeler & Wilson
Europe
Nathaniel Wheeler
Legion of Honor
Est
Sge
Wabash Ave
W .T. Canneff
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