Chicago World’s Fair disputed by locals and politics
A survey of regional concerns notes Chicago’s World’s Fair status, a Princeton starch factory, and plans by Robert Dunn to sell his newspaper and raise potatoes. It mentions ballot issues and a contested election, proposed coat option bills in Iowa, and government action on Mille Lacs reservation squatters. Also reports children’s lumber market trends, Morrison county tax settlement with St Paul and Northern Pacific, and a U. S. Supreme Court appeal drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Robert Dunn
Board of County Commissioners
Morrison County
St. Paul & Northern Pacific
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Peter Mertz
Carrie M. Mertz
Severin Koop
J. W. Koop
Nic Seil
M. H. McCabe
Maggie Martin
Brainerd
Thersin
Register of Deeds
Crow Wing
Demand for iron claims near Leach Lake rises in spring
The Fergus Journal reports excitement this spring over iron claims near Leach Lake as the Vermillion range extends westward beyond expectations. Pine-lands have proved valuable where timber has been taken, and a rush into the country is anticipated with warm weather. St Cloud groups hold much land while Michigan buyers entered last summer, seeking an undisclosed purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leach Lake
Fergus Journal
St. Cloud
Michigan
Extradition treaty with Britain spurs crackdown on fugitives
The Minneapolis Journal notes the new extradition treaty proclaims ten extra classes of criminals beyond the old list, allowing Canada to send suspects to Central Africa. It questions the 1842 treaty omissions of embezzlement, counterfeiting, perjury, rape, abduction, and burglary. Also mentions a card game variation named McGinty with a joker counting ten and trump taking McGinty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Central Africa
Canada
Minneapolis Journal
McGinty
Order to squatters on Chippewa lands in Minnesota
Secretary Noble issues a blanket prohibition against sale or settlement of lands within White Earth Red Lake Cass Lake Leech Lake Lake Winnebagoshish White Oak Point Mille Lac Fondu Lac Boise Fort Dees Creek and Grand Portage reservations until proper advertisement is made. Trespassers will be treated as intruders. Also includes notices about a Fergus Falls paper mill restart and miscellaneous ads and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble
Minnesota
White Earth
Red Lake
Cass Lake
Leech Lake
Lake Winnebagoshish
White Oak Point
Mille Lac
Fondu Lac
Boise Fort
Dees Creek
Grand Portage
United States
Railroad Notes 1889 Northern Pacific expands fleet
In 1889 over half a million dollars was paid into the state treasury in taxes with Northern Pacific paying 129 363 93 dollars. The railroad orders new equipment totaling 100 locomotives 200 stock cars 300 flat cars and 1 500 box cars for delivery soon. Two serious accidents occurred on western divisions with fatalities including Express Messenger Charles Mills and Engineer John Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Herron
Montana
Charles Mills
Tacoma
Fragmen
John Bailey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Monarch
Chicago
South
Featherstone-Cate
Iowa
Mille Lacs Reservation
Secretary of the Interior
Louisville
Jeffersonville
Ind
Fergus Falls
Henry L Cowen’s
Mississippi
Chalmers
New Orleans States
Dem
Henry L Couen
Ft. Ripley 9
A. Horton
Brainerd, Minn
Congdon’s
D. M. Crank & Co
C. H. Pare & Co
Kabs
D. M. Crank & Co.'s
L. E. A. St. Dodge
North-Western Lines
Twin Cities
Minneapolis
St Paul
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Great Northern
Northern Pacific Railway
Minneapolis Union
T. W. Teasdale
Minn
THE
Northwestern
College of Commerce
Gardner Block
Sixth Street
H. L. Rucker
Ress
J. ¥. Gerrity
H. H. Gray
A. E. Veon
Norany Public and Pension Attorney
5Th Street
E. M. Roberts
Slipp
Third Street
Court House
Spencer
PR. . Whitely
MIMN
Werner Hemstead, M. D
Cor
Front and 7Th Streets
Fernald
Frater & Fernald
Attorney At Law
Duluth, South Shore & Atlantis
Bostom
Monereal
Quedlc
All Points
New England
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
New York
East
H. H. Mandell
G. W. Hisparo
West
Pass
Jackson St
St. Pa
C. P. Frattey
W. Superior St
Dala Minn
W. F. Fitch
C. B. Hibbard
Gen
Piao Jette
Mich
Sheriff Sale
State OF Minnesota
15Th Judicial District
National Building Loan and Protective Union
Edward F. Mahan
Mary E. Mahan
Eaid
Crow Wing County
H. Spalding
Leon E. Lum
Plaintiff
Alfred McQuin
Gideon Matte
William Roberts
William
Roberts
Joseph Longua
St. Mathias
A. Barto
Register
Harmidas Turcott
Hi. E
Frank Hathaway
Nex NX
Samuel W. Pinkham
Byron T. Gibson
Charles W. Ranstrom
Joel Smith
Northern
Pacific
Saint Paul
Duluth
Dakota
Idaho, Washington Territory
Oregon
British Columbia, Puget Sound
Alaska
Pullman Palace
Paul
Portlans
Yellowstone Park
Chas.s. Fee
Business College
Gardner's Hall
J. F. Gerrity
Wheeler & Wilson
Legion of Honor
Paris
Snyder
Weatherby & True, Lawyers
Brarnem
Duturu, Minvesota
W A. Fleming
Mr & Wilson
Wabash Ave
W. T. Canneff
Ayer
William F. Dougherty
Hampton
Frank M. Griffin
Long Point
Texas
D. M. Wilson, M
Wiggs, Arkansas
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
WM. Dresseell
Front Street
Koenig
Imam
A. Mackensturm
Hanes
Koenic Medicine CO
W. Madison
Clinton St
Ill
Cruccists
Johnson & Bain
M. McFadden
State OF
Tss
St. Jenne Minn
Marsch
Setler
Ramsey
Township
Range
Neanas J
Nary
Maron
Sue
Burt
Burt & Mears’ Shoes
Asaland
Portland
Wisconsin
Waukesha
Fond du Lac
Oshkosh
Neenah
Menasha
Chippewa Falls
Eau Claire
Hariey
Wis
Ironwood
Bessemer
R. Ainslie
H. C. Barlow
Mgr
Louis Eckstein
Exm
Burrato
Niagara
Boston
New Enarano
Albany
South Clark Street
Grand Pacific Hotel
Palmer House
Dearborn
G. M. Beach
F. C. Donato
Minneapolis and St.Louis Railway
Albert Lea
Des
Moines
Fort Dodge
Watertown
D. T
ST. Louis
Union Depot
Kansas City
Leaveworth
Atchinson
Union Pacific
Topeka
Santa Fe
Union Depo
Minneapolis & Manitoba
Minneapolis & St Louis Railway
le Man
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