News of the Week Summarized
William H Robb resigns as special Indian agent. James E Speer newspaper man dead in Washington. President Cleveland and Florida surveyor general etc. Various clerical, judicial, and tariff appointments and resignations noted. Pacific and European affairs touch Panama, Russia England and India. Canada Riel fighting outcome debated. Vladivostock port closed. war talk persists among major powers.
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William H. Robb
James Edwin Speer
Washington
Casualty and Fire Records Hit Several Cities
The Casualty Record cites fires and accidents across multiple states. Arbeiter hall in Detroit burned with $15000 loss. P S Mortred of Grand Forks is dying after an accidental gun discharge. Bridges & Co boot factory in South Farmington suffers heavy fire damage around $200000. Fay's elevator in Defiance sustains $5000 loss. Denver endures twenty inches of snow, Randolph New York sees eighteen structures burn, and Welch mountains and Wil liamstown areas report ongoing forest fires with extensive timber loss.
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Randolph
N. Y
J. McEaster
Jamestown Street
Dr. Saunders
Welch Mountains
Williamstown
N. J
Mount Carmel
Camden
Notable Deaths and Political Rumors From Early 1900s Notices
Capt James A Watten dies in New York. Isac W England publisher of the New York Sun dies in Ridgewood New Jersey at fifty three due to dropsy of the heart. Frank Hatton says no recent business engagements after leaving office in Chicago. James Talbot cousin of the Earl of Shrewsbury dies on Blackwell's Island after drunkenness. he had sunk to a tramp. Hon Sam Randall receives about two tons of orcarne amid sickness. uncertain motive behind efforts to hasten his dissolution.
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Isac W. England
The
New York Sun
Ridgewood
N. J
Frank Hatton
Chicago
James Talbot
Earl of Shrewsbury
Blackwell's Island
Sam Randall
Foreign News Gossip and Diplomatic Tensions
Consul Taylor of Winnipeg reports 12 killed and 47 wounded in an unspecified loss. Commander McCall proclaims Panama taken. French consul protests. Emperor William meets Gen. Von Werder before departure to Moscow. Princess Louise telegraphs praise to lome. Brisson says France will not shelter dynamiters. Shanghai Mercury reports a decree by Yunnan and Kweichong viceroys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consul Taylor
Winnipeg
Eres
McCall
Panama
William
von Werder
St. Petersburg
Multistate Murders and Crimes Stir Public Alarm
A Bozeman fatality after a lover’s feud, a Manchester Kentucky killing over a dog dispute, and a Greenwich Connecticut double murder burial. Divorces, suicides, burglaries, bank thefts and indictments unfold across Wisconsin Iowa Kansas and Illinois. Conductor shoots attackers in Kansas. political ties linked to a governor hopeful. multiple killings and a fatal assault during a kitchen dispute near Elk Point.
Mixed Reports From States Highlight Local News and Projects
Reports from Eau Claire on log drivers progress. Madison banquets for Prof. RK B Anderson newly appointed minister to Denmark. a Virginia congressman warns of organized assaults on state officeholders. Dakota court project at McCook. Southern Dakota bankers to meet at Aberdeen June 5 to form an association. Keeley touts air powered engine with $12 million capital backing a new company. Newport tax assessors report real valuations at 21,555,700 and personal 5,906,500. one third property owned by New Yorkers. Kingston, Pa man finds 6000 in gold and silver while tearing down an old house sold to a Kingston man for 10 dollars. Patterson, N J man Dan McDonald crosses a fifty wire cable high above hundreds watching. Governor Abbott pledges state naval and military protection for Jersey fishermen in Delaware Bay. 198 failures in the week per Bradstreet’s, most under 5000 capital. Allegan County man owns first legal tender greenback note dated Aug 1 1862 Series A No 1. Pukwana Dak man laments money shortage on reservation and criticizes President Cleveland’s proclamation. Summer days are coming on.
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Newport
R. L
L. J. Curtis
Kingston
Dan McDonald
Patterson
N. J
Plain Country School
Ben
Fred
May
Brown School
Libby
Brown
Philip
RIELS REBELLION BLOW BY BUSH FIGHT NEAR RAVINE
A fierce action on the east river bank from 9 15 am to past 4 pm pitting Boulton s cavalry C Company School of Infantry and Middleton s force against rebels and Indians concealed in ravines and brush Indians fired from cover while the volunteers pressed the assault driving rebels from a ravine leaving several dead and wounded including Corporal Macklin Private Ferguson Arthur Watson and others with Indian ponies captured and heavy casualties reported but not yet tallied
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Boulton
Ninetieth
C Company
School of Infantry
Liel
Middleton
Macklin
Ferguson
Jarvis
Matthews
J. Conraft
Peck
Capt
Clarke
Hester
Kemp
John Code
Leithbridge
Ghrodeh
C School of Infantry
BR. McDonald
E. Carris
R. Jones
Dunn
Arthur Watson
M. A. Cummings
Ae Eal
Mawhinney
A. Taylor
Arselin
Ainsworth
Boulton’s Calvery
Capt. Gardiner
James Laughford
Brace
J. Thompson
H. Purvis
King
Supreme Court Rules for United Workmen Seclders in Iowa Case
The Iowa Supreme Court reversed a circuit court ruling in the United Workmen relief law dispute. It held that the state grand lodge of Iowa owed no duty to the supreme lodge under the relief assessments, affecting factional lodges and potentially other incorporated bodies aligned with a supreme lodge. The decision hinges on corporate status and authority within the order and its separate branches. The case involved about three thousand adherents in the supreme lodge Iowa branch and roughly nine thousand in the state lodge, with prior death losses totaling around 36000.
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Warrenoo
Iowa
Supreme Court
Dubuque
United Workmen
Circuit Court
Supreme Lodge A. O. U. W
Grand Lodge
Supreme Lodge
Ott
J. D. Nichols
Vinton
State Lodge
Ora Lodge
W. R. Graham
Cedar Falls
Gambling Contract Upheld In Dubuque Supreme Court ruling
In Dubuque the Supreme Court affirmed the lower court in First National Bank of Lyons v. Oskaloosa Packing Co. The case defines gambling option deals as those where no actual commodity is delivered, such as pork, with the contract hinging on price margins rather than delivery. The bank, as plaintiff, prevailed due to absence of intent to deliver the commodity.
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Supreme Court
Dubuque
First National Bank of Lyons
Pnts
Commission
Chicago
Bank
Panama City Barricades Surged as Boxer Arrives
Dispatch reports strong barricades near the cable office in Panama were removed after the US Navy ship Boxer appeared. Seven hundred troops under Gen Vila moved from Buena Vista, Col. Guards retreated to Cuartels, and Company A volunteers guarded streets and wharves. Gen. Arzhan held prisoner. Capt Cochrane arrived from Colon after traversing the city with three mariners amid paralyzed crowds.
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Panama
Cable Company
Buena Vista
Vila
United States
Boxer
Lonaconing Businessman Charged in March Store Fire
William R. Hartman of Lonaconing MIL faces charges for setting fire to his store on March 22. The blaze destroyed six buildings, caused $40,000 in damage, with Hartman’s own loss at $6,000 and insurance coverage of $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Hartman
Lonaconing
Mil
Hartman
Proclamation urging peaceable obedience on settlers at reservations
Attorney General Rice distributes copies of a proclamation to Winnebago and Crow Creek settlers. Gov. Pence urges calm compliance with the president’s order, notes hardships, and asks settlers to document improvements and lands for possible future claims. He says two thousand settlers may be involved and praises their peaceful, working stance.
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Pierce
Chamberlain
Rice
Winnebago
Crow Creek
Congress
Gupert A. Pence
Dakota
Bishop Brondel Recalls Riel Pact Views in Montana Speeches
Bishop Brondel of Helena speaks in Washington about Riel and the 1885 revolt. He recounts meeting Riel in Montana, notes Riel’s leadership role among half-breeds, and warns American Indians may not join the revolt. He cites Canadian promises and later failure to honor them, urging eventual restraint and peace.
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Brondel
Helena
Mont
St Matthew's
Washington, D.C
Indiana
Louis Riel
Father Brandel
Montana
St Peter
Riel
Montreal
Archbishop Tache
Manitoba
Iin
Ric
Tache
Pease
Reil
Wolseley
Archbishop
Bishop Brondel
Gladstone Presses Enormous War Credit in Commons
In the House of Commons Mr. Gladstone urged voting the entire 55 million credit for army and navy needs. He said funds should not be earmarked for Sudan but kept for overall preparations, with discretion to repurpose Sudan money if needed. He noted ongoing Russia England talks and the sacred Russia covenant, while the debate drew loud cheers after his hour long address.
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Gladstone
House of Commons
Peter Lumsden
Capt
Stephen
London
Komaroff
Penjdeh
England
Russia
Chisors
Mr. Gladstone
Gladstone Speech Sparks War-Inevitable Debate in Commons
In the House of Commons a lengthy Gladstone speech stirred a profound sensation. The vote on separating the Soudan credit from special preparations failed 229 to 156. The government then approved the full credit. Edward Temperly Gourley asked about arbitration with Russia. Gladstone replied the government seeks honor and avoids war, without further specifics. The premier received loud cheers during and after the address.
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Sunderland
Russia
United States
Mr. Gladston
Gladstone
House of Commons
Northwest forces engage at Fish Creek near Batoche
Official dispatches recount the April 25 engagement at Fish Creek, northwest of Clarke's Crossing. Major General Frep Mippie Tox reports rebels repelled after a sharp clash, with ponies captured and several suspected rebels cornered in the bluffs. Casualties on both sides described as severe. Dumont and Riel figures tied to the action, with reinforcements sent toward Batoche.
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Ottawa
Fish Creek
Clarke
Northwest Territory
Rd Melgund
Royals
Winnipeg
Batouche
Clark
Wise
Frep Mippie Tox
Clark's Crossing
Dalton
Boulton
Middleton
Arthur Watson
School of Infantry
Toronto
Gabriel Dumont
Riel
Batoche
Stanford in Omaha Talks Grant Voyage to California
United States Senator Stan ford of California spent a day in Omaha and discussed General Grant's health and possible trip to California. Stanford noted Grants improvement with clo ver tea and said doctors and family had concerns yet Grant remained hopeful, with several near-death episodes witnessed by Stanford.
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Omaha
United States
Stanford
California
San Francisco
Grant
Gen. Grant
First Monthly Crop Report Under Colman Issued
The new agriculture commissioner Norman L Colman and statistician J R Dodge report a April area reduction in winter wheat of over 10 percent with a December inquiry showing 3 percent shortage. Illinois down 12 percent, Oregon unaffected, Minnesota slightly less. The crop’s condition is worse than 1883, at 77 percent, with potential losses up to 50 million bushels beyond reduced area. Future yields hinge on root vitality and spring conditions.
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Norman L Colman
J. R Dodge
Oregon
Illinois
Minnesota
Murder at Bellevue Ends in Quick Fatal Shot
David Seeley a Bellevue Maquoketa stage driver entered a saloon with Billy Horin after a feud flared. A rough fight broke out as they exited the tavern. Seeley fired a revolver killing Horin in the doorway. Seeley fled the scene. Horin, a single man with a Bellevue wife and children, was known locally.
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Bellevue
Dubuque
David Seeley
Maquoketa
Anna Schelder
Billy Horin
Seeley
Horin
Postmaster General Announces New Postage Rates
The circular order explains that from July 1 domestic first class mail will cost two cents per ounce or fraction, including drop letters, with Canada mail also affected. A one cent newspaper stamp will be issued for second class mail, ready June 1. Aged woman found in the river at New Albin Wisconsin is identified as Mrs Kile who disappeared in December.
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Congress
Canada
New Albin
Wis
la Crosse
Kile
June Roses and the Home We Lost Then Found Again
A schoolteacher’s birthday memory unfolds into a tale of loss and reunion. A sister May and her hunter-turned-lover Philip return to a cherished farm home, found through a friend’s aid, while the educator discovers renewed purpose and faith. The story honors family, war's toll, and the mercy of God as June roses bloom again.
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Fred
Bankerttne
Well-Holes on the Sea Coast at Harpswell and Georgetown
In Harpswell Great Island Maine a round well hole in granite ledge near Cundy’s Harbor measured about a flour barrel and five feet deep. Indigenous rumors claim it was used to boil seafood and corn with heated stones, while a nearby elder suggests human-made grinding with a revolving stone. Georgetown Riggs farm holds three wells on Sasanoa River flats, the largest seven to eight feet across and eight to nine feet deep, visited by scientists without answers. Additional smaller wells lie nearby and on Harpswell flats high above tidewater.
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Cundy’s Harbor
Harpswell Great Island
Maine
Burnswick
Cundy’s
Georgetown
Riggs Farm
Sassanoa
Harpswell
Boston Journal
A Mere Suggestion on Licensing Vice and Crime
An unsigned Texas Siftings commentary argues that licensing gambling could lead to licensing other vices and crimes. It imagines licenses for assassination and murder-for-pay, proposing heavy fees to drive out small operators and shift all such acts to “responsible” firms for revenue.
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Texas
Hades
Texas Siftings
A Country Doctor by Dr Holmes in The Atlantic
The text portrays a country doctor as a hardy, self reliant healer. He blends practical skill with sharp discernment, understanding that common words mask serious illnesses and that fatigue and pain can signal grave danger.
Wife of Lockport citizen stab self during breakfast
The wife of prominent Lockport New York resident 8. R. Goddard suddenly became insane from illness and stabbed herself with a carving knife at the breakfast table then fell on a flatiron before she could be quieted.
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Lockport
New York
8. R. Goddard
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