Lawmakers Eye License for Inter-State Railway Conductors
The railway conductors union will press a bill in Congress to license conductors on all interstate routes. A Brainerd night school is urged. A Norwegian Fergus Falls paper opposes the hanging of Holong and seeks a pardon. Little Falls dam work paused due to timber delays. Prohibition defeated in Atlanta signaling a setback. Minneapolis Tribune and Journal favor city owned lights while Star-News alleges a treasury drain.
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Fergus Falls
Holong
Little Falls
Minneapolis Tribune and Journal
Star- News
Pioneer Press
Desi
Atlas
Ers
United States
Ress
Cancer Press Co
St. Paul. Minn
County deficits due to taxes and licenses hit 54000
Cass county in Washington DC runs behind tax receipts by 10000 each year and faces a 54000 deficit after returning 36000 illegally collected railroad taxes and losing 20000 from a saloon license. The Washington Post interviews show over 100 congressmen favor government entry into telegraph business, signaling the end of Western Union monopoly.
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Cass County
D. C
The
Washington Post
Henry George Cancels Minneapolis Lecture
Henry George, famed advocate for the poor, was to lecture in Minneapolis but canceled after estimating the trip would yield little cash. He was criticized for profiting from his poorer followers.
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Henry George
Minneapolis
Henry
Rail postal clerks barred from canceling stamps on trains
Department officials announce that postal clerks on railroads may not cancel stamps after mail on trains. Such letters will be canceled at the next post office, delaying delivery by one day. The order took effect September 15 1887.
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Department
Fabulous Wealth Claim From Potomac Gold Mine
Oshkosh reports Dr Walter Kempster superintendent of the insane hospital and an unnamed partner have secretly developed a gold mine on the Maryland side of the Potomac in Montgomery County 18 miles from Washington City. Test pits reach 40 feet with high grade gold in rotten quartz. Ore awaiting crushers. 60 tons said to be on site. Senator Sawyer touted funding and the pair, with the senator's family, left for Washington. Samples sent to Philadelphia mint rated high grade.
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Oshkosh
Walter Kempster
Insane Hospital
Maryland
Potomac
Montgomery County
Washington City
Kempster
Senator Sawyer
Washington
Philadelphia
Subcribers Offered Free World Atlas and Pens by Tribune
The Minneapolis Weekly Tribune offers subscribers a free Pocket Atlas of the World or a Pen and Pencil or a Self Inking Stamp for one year. The Farm Stock and Home journal targets farmers, stockmen, beekeepers, and dairies with topics of interest.
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Minneapolis Weekly Tribune
The
Tribune Co
City Lights Debate Prompts Cautious Planning for Streets
An engaged citizen column urges the Brainerd city council to study electric lighting cost and future tech before long term contracts. It cites Minneapolis and Chicago as examples of cheaper city owned lighting and warns against monopolies while proposing a spring move to a municipal plant using local dam power to save thousands yearly. The note highlights evolving electric lighting experiments and asks officials to prioritize taxpayers and prudent economics.
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Eorrors
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Star-News
Inittsburg
Chicago
Detroit
Mich
Electric Light
Brainerd
Telegraph rates cut by 25 percent across states
Western Union Telegraph issues a circular announcing a 25 percent reduction in interstate rates to take effect December 1, following a smaller November 1 cut. Local rates remain unchanged at 40 cents for 10 words. Merchants expect statewide 25 cent minimum to be fair.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Power of the Press in a Private Party Tale
Philo Call laments media distortions boasting about his private gathering. He alleges a reporter published an accurate account of the attendees, including army and navy officers, judges, a professor, and a famed traveler, prompting a critique of the press.
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DeKaggs
Dusenbury
Army
Navy
T Ny
Philo
Acker's English Remedy Sold by Johnson & Bain
An advertised remedy for lung troubles is promoted as a best cure with a positive guarantee. It is sold at 10 cents and 50 cents by Johnson & Bain.
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Swinton
Johnson & Bain
Heep
Acker
Agents Wanted by George Stinson Co Portland Maine
Dull times not known by agents for George Stinson Co. They offer profitable work, welcome both men and women, no experience needed. Home-based commission with flexible hours, free trial, and guaranteed success if directions followed. Full details mailed free upon request.
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George Stinson Co
Portland
Maine
Messrs. Stinson & Co
Stinson & Co
Sre
Dsr
Portland, Maine
Hallett & Co
Positive Cure Remains Best Tool for Sleepless Care
The article praises a remedy described as a positive cure for children’s distress, claiming it saves hours of anxious watching. It notes Crown collars and cuffs produced by Geo. B. Clutt Bros. & Co. are sold at Day & Meaghers and are presented as the best available.
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Johnson & Bain
Geo. B. Clutt Bros. & Co
Day & Meaghers
Acker's Baby Soother Offered For Teething Pains
Advertisement notes Acker's Baby Soother relieves fretfulness wind colic teething pains and stomach disorders. It contains no opium or morphine and is sold for 25 cents.
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Acker
Johnson & Bain
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