Mixed World News Snippets From 19th Century Dispatches
A motorman in San Antonio claims kinship to Mexico’s Diaz. A Bayreuth manuscript box holds Wagner related poem The Revolution. An English firm plans Beside the Bonnie Briar Bush run of 60 000 copies. Brains and industry span theatres, perfumes, railways, and emigration tales across Europe and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferino Rubio
San Antonio
Tex
President Diaz of
Mexico
Bayreuth
Richard Wagner
London
Bonnie Briar Bush
Turkish prejudice on Armenians remains unshaken
The text argues that Turkish notions of Armenians are unchangeable and that a European Turkish government is an absurdity. It states no diplomatic promise or inequality crafted by powers can alter that reality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Lincoln monument aims for a sturdier Springfield commemoration
The Springfield Lincoln statue, long criticized for poor craftsmanship, prompts hopes for a new substantial monument to honor a leading figure in modern history.
Public sentiment elevates Lincoln as nation’s hero
The passage lauds Abraham Lincoln as the premier American figure in contemporary letters and public reverence. It notes Napoleon’s decline in public esteem, hints at Lord Rosebery drafting a novel, references ancient taxation and Adoram’s death, and comments on fruit exports and army rifle quality as signs of national progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon Bonaparte
Abraham Lincoln
Hour
Census Shows Five States Gain Population Since 1800
Massachusetts Michigan Wisconsin Iowa and Minnesota report total growth of 971880 since 1800. Extrapolating to the nation yields about 7004000 more people in five years, suggesting a US population near 70 million. The duke of Marlborough criticized a wedding rehearsal as vulgar and American. a London paper agrees no English clergyman would permit it.
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Massachusetts
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
United States
Duke of Marlborough
London
Pells and Bells in Early English Worship
Pells were used in English churches around 700 and consecrated with proper names. Popes themselves assisted at the ceremony. They were believed to possess power to drive demons away and were highly venerated. Bells rang during eclipses to drive away the dragon as still recognized by astrologers.
Antarctic Continent Theory Supported by New Finds
Norwegian explorer's Antarctic specimens show microlene granite garnets tourmaline and mica eechisis, minerals unseen on ocean islands, suggesting a continent exists around the South pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antarcic
South Pole
World News Digest Brief of Global Occurrences
A compact digest surveying major events from around the world and domestic fronts. Highlights span political developments, economic updates, cultural shifts, and notable incidents from the past week, presented in concise summaries for quick reading.
National News Briefs From The Nation's Capital
K W Perry appointed first lieutenant in revenue cutter service. Several officers placed on retired list. Explorer Peary assigned as civil engineer in Brooklyn yards and docks. Land plan for Mississippi state university approved with proof deadline. Naval academy football casualties cited. call to modify rules or ban rival games. Appointments to study deep water canal feasibility between the Great Lakes and Atlantic. British ambassador Trauncefote discusses joint limited action in Turkey with Secretary Olney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DB. L. Wilson
N. H. Halpine
Houston Eldredge
E. A. Magee
R. E. Peary
United States Navy
Department of Yards and Docks
Brooklyn
North Pole
Smith
Mississippi
State University
Tryon
United States Naval Academy
James B. Angel
Michigan
John E. Russell
Massachusetts
Lyman FE. Cooley
Finais
Great Lakes
Atlantic Ocean
Julian Trauncefote
Olney
Turkey
Great Britain
Notable 19th Century Figures Appear in Various Obituaries
Physicians report ex Lieutenant Governor Al Vord of Syracuse in improving condition. Gen Cassius M Clay sends his wife to school. Actress Mrs PD P Bowers dies in Washington. William Libbey dies suddenly in New York. Dr John Meyer dies in St Louis at ninety three. Ex Congressman William Holman’s plans for re election disputed. James Whitcomb Riley finishes new poem cycle showing versatility. Harold Frederic notes Prussian Order of Merit history. Truman Curtis dies at eighty eight. tied to Andrew Williams. George Alexander facing London court dispute over misconduct. acquitted.
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Alvord
Syracuse
N. Y
Cassius M. Clay
PD. P. Bowers
Washington
William Libbey
A. T. Stewart
New York
John Meyer
Carlyle, NL
St. Louis
William Holman
Indiana
James Whitcomb Riley
Harold Frederic
Herbert Spencer
Arago and Viland
Carlyle
Truman
Curtis
Qcarrollton
Andrew Williams
California
Cuvier College
New Orleans
George Alexander
Aoter
St. James
London
Alexander
Multiple Local Negligent and Fatal Incidents Reported
A farmer Michael Fagan of Rockford WL died under a wagon arch at a mill. The steamer Joe Peters sank at Island No. 68 with about 12 tons of freight. Willie Hoelseher seven burned to death in a corn crib at Stove Church IN. Sgt Matthew M Wolff died at a Dallas recruiting office from hydrophobia after a cat bite. A barn fire near Shelbyville IN revealed a charred unknown man likely murdered. Farmer Joe Vincent near Pana HL is in danger after eating buckwheat cakes with chinch bugs in the flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Fagan
Rockford
Joe Peters
Memphis
Vicksburg
Island No. 68
Willie Hoelseher
Stove Church
Matthew M. Wolff
Twenty-third Regiment
Dallas
Tex
Shelbyville
Ind
Frank Love
Joe Vincent
Pana
Multiple Murders and Legal Actions Across North America
A sweeping crime column reports on a Montana murderer's hanging date, a Hyams brothers murder trial in Toronto, robbery and murder cases in Indiana and Arkansas, a Lake Shore conductor wounded by train robbers, and a New York murder trial. It details stagecoach holdups in West Virginia, embezzlement arrests in New York, mob violence in Arkansas, suicides tied to family troubles, and a broad array of legal actions, trials, and police pursuits across the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Valentine Shortis
Valley Pield
Hyams Brothers
William Wells
Toronto
Murder and arson alleged in Ohio case near Lafayette
An investigation shows a woman was murdered and a house set ablaze to hide the crime. A 50 year old farmer named William N. Rumbaugh lived near Lafayette, Ohio, and a shanty in Sciota marsh appears linked to the case where a stove was removed. Harry Minor and relatives reportedly took over the shanty and beat the elderly man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William N. Rumbaugh
Lafayette
Ohio
Sciota
Harry Minor
W. G. Peters
Columbia National Bank of Tacoma
McCauley
Robert Brown
St. Joseph, Mich
Samuel Miners
Foreign affairs and maritime dispatches from around the world
Reports include ascent of Popocatapetl by a bicycling party, Revers named French minister to Brazil, a new Turkish ministry with Haji Rifat Pasha as grand vizier, cholera ended in Hawaii, Capt. Gen. Martinez de Campos arriving at Villa Clara, and preparations to pursue insurgents pending weather. Also notes Cucheval-Claringy death, Yakut seizing seventeen foreign sealers, a Cuba skirmish near Los Alfonsos, Nayve acquittal in Bourges, a British envoy murder in Afghanistan, Latin American drive for an international trade league, and shipboard fires and storms affecting cargoes in transatlantic trade.
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Popocatapetl
M. Revers
Brazil
Haji Rifat Pasha
Hawaii
Martinez de Campos
Villa Clara
M . Philippe Athanasa Cucheval- Claringy
Caboul
Afghanistan
Liet
Mahammed Akran Khan
Salvador
Europe
New Orleans
Liverpool
Callao
Herr Lutgenau
Portmund
Westphalia
Reichstag
Minnesota in Brief Day by Day Report
Grain remains in farmers hands near Northfield while more has been marketed elsewhere. Northfield Light, Heat and Power Co starts a large West Water street building due for occupancy in about a month. Alfred Neserdahl, linked to highway robbery and Sheriff Hilger’s shooting, is held in Menomonie Wisconsin. An officer departs with requisition papers. Michael O'Brien, six miles from Winona, was thrown from a buggy in a runaway, breaking his collar bone and suffering injuries. he is hospitalized in Winona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfield
Northfield Light, Heat and Power Company
West Water Street
Alfred Neserdahl
Hilger
Scott County
Menomonie
Wis
Marn
Michael O'Brien
Winana
Winona
Le Seuer Center courthouse contract awarded to L M Curry
L M Curry of Chicago received the contract to build the Le Seuer Center courthouse for 35000 dollars using Kasota stone. A series of local incidents included Thomas Casey, unhurt after a horse mishap left him unconscious in a pond. Henry Munsinger severely injured by a switch engine. and a Bedford cablegram announcing Henry E Briggs's death. Sheffield & Co. of Faribault will not rebuild after losses, shifting to grain and likely moving to Minneapolis. Owatonna approves a five year all night lighting contract with Owatonna Electric at seven dollars per lamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Curry
Chicago
le Seuer Center
Kasota
Thomas Casey
Crookston
Sheffield & Co
Faribault
Minneapolis
Henry Munsinger
Munsinger
St. Cloud
Bedford
Eng
Pipestone
Henry E. Briggs
First National Bank of Pipestone
Owatonna
Multiple Local Tragedies and City Rail Decision Noted
Frank Blazer was killed by a train on the Chicago and North Western near Dover while a brakeman in Sauk Center suffered a crushed hand. Mahlon Blaker of Red Wing died of apoplexy aged 99, leaving a widow and eight children. Miss Hannah Himmelmann died of heart disease at Red Wing home of A G Rosing. Mankato grants Omaha railway right of way for 350000 dollar track removal. Emil Wegner lost two horses smothered under oats. four others escaped. Minnesota State Butter and Cheese association meets at Waseca with talks on farm machinery and butter production led by Prof. T L Haecker and D W Richards. C Y Knight outlines butter improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Blazer
Chicago & Northwestern
Dover
Sauk Center
Mahlon Blaker
Red Wing
Goodhue County
Hannah Himmelmann
A. G. Rosing
Mankato
Omaha Railway
Emil Wegner
J. H. Burmeister
Wells
Minnesota State Butter and Cheese Association
Waseca
John Moonan
John A. Lumbull
T. L. Haecker
D. W. Richards
Diphtheria Claims Daughter of Senator Segat and Local Notables
Sunday notices report the death of Senator Segat's daughter from diphtheria and A M Scott, a longtime Cottonwood county settler, after a yearlong illness. Preston votes 168 to 43 in favor of 18000 bond issue for electric light and water works. Fort Snelling reports Oscar Brazil, a deserter from Fort Keogh, captured by Anoka police. Waseca hosts State Butter and Cheese Association banquet with officers reelected. Paroles granted to six inmates by the board of prison managers. Dennis Scott, 107, dies near Shieldsville after a long life in Rice county, Ireland born.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Segatson
Windom
A. M. Scott
Cottonwood County
Preston
Harrington
Anoka
Regular Army
Oscar Brazil
Tenth Cavalry
Fort Keogh
Mont
Fort Snelling
Southeastern
President White
Waseca
Board of Prison Managers
Joseph Lacambe
Polk County
Richard Darling
Nobles County
M. M. Madigan
Redwood County
Robert L. Schutte
Ramsey County
Frank King
Hennepin County
R. P. Stanton
Dennis Scott
Shieldsville
County Clare
Ireland
Rice County
Mr. Scott
Numerous Local News Bits From Winona Area
Obituary notes include William D D Hill of Ballard Wach dies at home and will be moved to Winona for interment. Crime reports cite J C Towne Humane Society officer arrested for horse theft claiming the animal was crippled. Bird Island foreman J Hutchinson loses right foot after train accident. Christian Endeavor rally in New Paynesville with Rev Soper speech on Manhood. Duluth mayor invited to join Great Lakes war vessel treaty talks via Detroit mayor Pingree. Sheriff Hilgers returns with alleged highway robbers Alfred Neverdahl and Otto Michaels, bail set at 1000 for exam. Southeast Minnesota Schoolmasters Club meets in Rochester with discussions and banquets. Local officials Irwin Shepard B T Davis and Krinbill attend. Mayors Lord and Kleeberger visiting Winona. Tuesday Nov 12 material shipped to build.
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William D.D. Hill
Winona County
Ballard
Wach
Winona
Humane Society of
J. C. Towne
Christian Endeavor Societies
New Paynesville
Rev
Soper
Alexandria
Lewis
Duluth
Pingree
Detroit
Mich
United States
Great Britain
Great Lakes
Hilgers
Shakopee
Menominee
Wis
Alfred Neverdahl
Otto Michaels
Justice Court
Minnesota
Rochester
Irwin Shepard
Public Schoole B
T. Davis
Krinbill
Lord and Kleeberger
Mankato
St. Cloud
Vermilion lake district court opens with civil docket
The Faribault district court calendar lists forty two civil cases mostly appeals from justices court. Barney Daily, recently paroled from St. Cloud reformatory, was recaptured in West Superior and returned to custody. United States Deputy Marshal Tolman arrested Robert McCoy for selling whisky to Indians. he is bound over for trial. A fire at Riley's store near Elk River destroyed the building and stock, injuring sleeper Arnold Tourdelotte. loss about 5000 with 1600 insured.
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Government School House
Nett Lake
Young People’s Alliance
Winona
Bishop Horn
Cleveland
H. Plantikow
St. Paul
Rev. L. Stapf
Brainerd
Lydia Bunse
Mayer
Lizzie Bartz
Minneapolis
Henry Simon
United States
Marshal Tolman
Robert McCoy
Brown
Tower
Vermilion Lake
Elk River
Riley
Albert Bailey
H. L. Mitchell & Co
Arnold Tourdelotte
Notable Deaths and Local Court Openings Across Minnesota
Obituaries note Peter Noon of Melrose and William Purdy of Red Wing dying from consumption and at home with relatives. Mrs. G. B. Freeman dies in Roscoe after thirty years in Goodhue county. District court opens in Glencoe with 21 civil cases. Redwood Falls term begins amid expected indictments. A Minnesota ministerial convention convenes at Redwood Falls. Caledonia plumber John Schmitt dies from gunshot in an accident while hunting.
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Peter Noon
Melrose
Willian Purdy
Red Wing
Haskel Purdy
G. B. Freeman
Goodhue County
Roscoe
Northfield
L. F E. Watson
N. O. Robbins
D. W. Smiley
Brainerd
Rice Lake
John P. Ilole
Fergus Falls
District Court
Glencoe
Caldwell
Redwood Falls
Marshall District
J. Kingsley
Utica
N. Y
West Front Street
Faribault
Caledonia
John Schmitt
James W. Scoville
C. B. Scoville
Carleton College
Patton & Fisher
Chicago
Common Council of
Rochester
Central and Western Electric Light Companies
The
National
Eau Claire
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Northwestern Ideal
St. Paul
Indian Scouts to Receive Final Government Pay
The last payments to dismissed Sioux outbreak Indian scouts will be made today in St Paul. Col James McLaughlin, Indian inspector, arrives from Washington en route to Standing Rock to oversee the reimbursement process under the reinstatement act. Disbursing Agent Marcus D Shelby is due in St Paul after distributing final funds at Devils Lake.
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St. Paul
Special
Col
James McLaughlin
America
Standing Rock
Washington
Congress
Marcus D. Shelby
Col. McLaughlin
Devils Lake
Count Bela Zichy to wed Miss Mabel Wright in New York
A morning paper reports Count Bela Zichy has obtained a papal dispensation to marry Miss Mabel Wright, formerly Mrs Fernando Yznaga. Archbishop Corrigan is said to perform the ceremony at the See house within days.
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Zichy and Yzanaga
New York
Bela Zichy
Mabel Wright
Fernando Yznaga
Corrigan
See House
Bribe-Taker Sentenced in Haverhill Alderman Bribery Case
Lawrence Special Aid T H McDonald of this city sentenced to nine months in the house of correction for involvement in the Haverhill alderman bribery cases.
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Lawrence
Mass
T. H. McDonald
House of Correction
Haverhill
Medics Defeat Laws in 18 to 0 Gridiron Clash
In Minneapolis on November 10 the university football game ended 18 to 0 with the medics prevailing. After the match about 1800 academics rushed the medics, a wedge formed, and the mob charged, tearing fences and uprooting trees as campus chaos followed the defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Laws
State University
Old Boat Found Near Winona in Blacksmiths Slough
In Winona Minnesota a river slough change exposed fifteen to twenty feet of a likely forty foot oak vessel. The aged hull shows hand forged spikes and bone rusted metal sheeting. Historians connect it to Nicolas Perrot's 17th century trading post near Trempealeau Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Minn
Blacksmith’s Slough
Wisconsin
Nicholas Perrot
Trempeahau
Ottoman Treasury Boost Seen While Armenian Massacres Reported
Constantinople reports say the Ottoman bank lent the government 1.5 million dollars to fund army reserves amid Armenia unrest. Sabri Pasha aims to cover urgent needs though funds may be misused. Private reports from Diarbekir put Armenian dead at about 5,000, with thousands more victims believed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Sabri Pasha
Armenia
Diarbekir
Armenian Massacres Reported Across Asia Minor
Constantinople dispatches describe widespread Armenian destruction from Erzurum to Trebizond with unburied bodies and a government house attack. Petrolem arsons feared, while the patriarch may urge patience. foreign nationals face danger and European powers plan protective measures.
Ambassadors hold decisive talks on Armenia crisis in Constantinople
After a day of telegram exchanges among powers, ambassadors met in Constantinople and agreed to send new, stronger representations to Turkish Foreign Minister Tewfik Pasha. They demand prompt steps to restore order in Armenia and seek a clear reply on measures the Porte will take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Pasha
Armenia
Syria
Europe
Turkey
Tewfik Pasha
Said Pasha
Porte
European pressure urged to quell Anatolian anarchy
News notes the Ottoman sultan's refusal to accept allied intervention as European powers contemplate a naval show of force. Reports describe rampant massacres, Kurdish and Druse uprisings, and Armenians hunted in Erzurum and Erzeroum while Shakir Pasha struggles to halt the bloodshed amid a failing reform effort.
German Youth Shoots Nurse in Lowell Tragedy
Henry Helden, a young German, fired four shots at Miss Sadie Heslin in Lowell Massachusetts killing her. He had pursued Heslin after she told him she wanted no further contact in a letter received the day before the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
Henry Helden
Sadie Heslin
Helden
Miss Heslin
Deer misidentification turns fatal in Wisconsin hunt
At Sand Roeck near Hurley on November 13, Jesse Morgan and his brother James Morgan with Edward Stockley shot Stockley, mistaking him for a deer. Stockley died instantly from a rifle head wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurley
Wis
Jesse Moergan
Chicago
Sand Roeck
James H. Morgan
Edward Stockley
Stockley
Prison Shoe Trade Debate Spreads Across Minnesota
In Stillwater on November 10 the board of prison managers heard about convict labor in the shoe industry. Labor Commissioner Powers attended but no action was taken. The shoe trade groups claim over 10 percent of workers are convicts while officials say about 4,000 convicts work outside prison. The labor commission plans to gather detailed figures despite lacking funds. A St Paul meeting is planned with Schurmeier absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater, Minn
Board of Prison Managers
L. G. Powers
Labor Commission
Temple
Childs
Schurmeier
Commission
St. Paul
A Few Eggs 36 Million More in Storage
Winona Minnesota November 10 R A Foster longtime Northwest egg man reports a large egg surplus with about 100000 more cases or 36000000 more eggs in cold storage than a year ago Chicago prices at 14 1 2 cents a dozen down from last year Foster notes strong spring speculation and expects prices to rise only with sustained cold weather into December and January
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Minn
R. A. Foster
Chicago
Northwest
Foster
Iester
Government Service Report Cited in Col McLaughlin
Special report notes the government service to Col McLaughlin and references manager McLaughlin's briefing as part of the day’s coverage. The dispatch highlights a formal government act and imminent summaries from the service.
Byrnes Named In Lexow Probe As Gambling House Partner
Christian W. Schaefer testifies he ran gambling houses in New York since 1857 and paid Thomas Byrnes one fourth of profits when Byrnes was captain of the fifteenth precinct. He says the arrangement lasted ten months and total payments exceeded $2,000. Schaefer also details payments to ward men and officials including McLaughlin Scannell and Williams, and claims to have avoided Lexow summons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Commission of Accounts
Stock Board
Lexow Committee
Thomas Byrnes
Christian W. S. Chaffer
Byrnes
Kent
Schaefer
Washburn
Haddon
Saunders
Caffery
Dunlap
Lexow
Extradition of Ward Progress in Tennessee Embezzlement Case
Attorney General M R Watterson and Senator Harris conferred with Secretary Olney seeking Ward's extradition from Honduras for forging and embezzling about 800000. Ward is under Honduran arrest with consent to surrender though no treaty exists. The department confirmed steps taken and that the president's arrest warrant would be delivered soon to Tennessee officers in Honduras or Memphis police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
M. R. Watterson
Tennessee
Harris
Olney
State Department
A. WK. Ward
Memphis
Ward
Honduras
United States
Patterson
Market reports from Chicago and Midwest grain and live stock markets
Price quotations from Chicago and Minneapolis show rye at 87¢ for December and 83.43 asked for Timothy, with wheat bids at 56 1/2 for November and 61 1/2 for May. Hog and cattle markets are steady to stronger with mixed ranges, while tracks report on oats, barley, flax, and other grains with varied bids and asks across November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
S&80
Texas
Minneapolis
Northern
Milwaukee
Rye Lower
St. Paul
Fire in Milwaukee Docks Wreaks Large Loss
A morning blaze along the Menominee river dock area damaged the B Uhrig & Son coal shed on Menominee slip near Muskego avenue. The 550 by 175 by 40 foot shed burned, with losses estimated at 15 000 to 20 000 dollars. Large cinders drifted toward Milwaukee's business center and northeastern wards, triggering public apprehension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Menominee River
B. Uhrig & Son
Menominee Slip
Muskego Avenue
State Tax Wins Over Land Company In Minnesota Case
The U S Supreme Court rules Winona and St Peter Land Co must pay Minnesota taxes on lands claimed exempt since 1881. Justice Brewer rejects arguments of lack of notice for the 1851 act. State to receive upwards of 50 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Winona and
Wolves in Wadena County cause livestock losses
Wadena Minn November 13 wolves are numerous in parts of the county and damage livestock notably. During summer they were fewer, but the late season brought heavy depredations with Sebeka area residents reporting over fifty sheep lost to wolves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
Minn
Sebeka
Plumbers Strike In Pittsburg Over Wage Cut
A general strike of plumbers began in Pittsburg today to demand restoration of a 10 percent wage cut imposed two years ago. About 400 men are out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Wisconsin Reapportionment Plan Completed for 1895 Census
Madison Wis Nov 13 The proposed reapportionment of Wisconsin into senate and assembly districts under the census of 1895 has been completed by Secretary Turner of the legislative committee and will be submitted at its meeting Nov 25. Milwaukee is not included due to pending ward boundary changes in its common council delaying apportionment there for a while.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Senate
Assembly
Turner
Legislative Committee
Milwaukee
Tug Katie Sunk in Dense Fog Near Sewell's Point
Norfolk Virginia ship Newport News ran down and sank the tug Katie of Capt John Twohy in Chesapeake Bay during a fog. The crew of nearby steamer Louise heard the collision and cries but could not aid. Bodies of the cook and fireman were found floating. rest presumed rescued as Newport News proceeded to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Sewell’s Point
Chesapeak Bay
Norfolk & Washington Line
Newport News
Katie
John Twohy
Louise
Cook
Washington
Edinburgh Philosophical Society hears Bayard on liberty
United States Ambassador Thomas F. Bayard addressed the Edinburgh Philosophical Society lecture on Individual Liberty the Germ of National Prosperity and Permanence. He argued that modern progress stems from individual effort rather than collective action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Philosophical Society
Europe
United States
Thomas F. Bayard
Job printers strike ends in Minneapolis
The Minneapolis job printers strike is over with both sides returning to work this afternoon. Employers and workers resolved the dispute by mutual concessions, quelling the threat of a prolonged stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Special
Freight wreck kills man near Morning View on L&N line
Freight No. 28 on the Kentucky Central division of the L and N was wrecked by an open switch at Morning View seventeen miles from Cincinnati. William Headson was killed while in a box car with Eugene Leighs valuable yearlings. The race horses were not seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Central Division
Morning View
Cincinnati
William Headson
Eugene Leigh
Jail broken oven a Murderer in Mississippi released by friends
Purvis Mississippi Nov 18 The jail was broken open by a mob at 12 25 am and Will Purvis the alleged murderer was freed. The crowd overpowered guards and Purvis fled. He had been convicted for the killing tied to whitescapism and was sentenced to hang on December 12. The escape may halt further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Purvis
Miss
Will Purvis
Supreme Court
O Donnell Knocks Out Maspeth in Record Quick Round
In New York on November 14 Peter Maher defeated Steve O Donnell of Australia in one rapid round at 68 seconds. Maher knocked O Donnell down three times and the last knockdown ended the bout. In Baltimore on November 12 George Godfrey won a decision over Billy Woods on a ninth round foul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maspeth
L.E
Peter Maher
Trish Chamepion
Steve O'Donnell
Australia
Corbett
Ene Roentinely
Ddonnell
Maher
Donnell
Baltimore
George Godfrey
Billy Woods
Denver
Death of Mrs Roxana Walden Reported in Waco Texas
Found dead in her home in Waco on November 13, Roxana Walden niece of Cola Mo Morphis Texas historian. Coroner’s jury ruled heart disease the cause after she died Saturday night and lay in bed until the morning. She lived alone and operated a milking business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Waco
Tex
Roxana Walden
Cola
Mo Morphis
Texas
Don Gets Ninety Daye Washington
Den aes Cello de Moreno was sentenced to ninety days in jail today for criminally libeling Baron Paya the Italian ambassador.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
den “Aes
Cello de Moreno
Baron Paya
Explosion at Winning colliery kills seven near Alfreton
Fire damp caused an explosion at the Winning colliery in Blackwell near Alfreton Derby. Seven people are reported dead with the incident unfolding today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tondon
Blackwell
Alfreton
English mission attacked near Jerusalem riot kills servants
A riotous mob attacked the English mission near Jerusalem. Missionaries escaped but several servants were killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Jerusalem
Spreckels Plans Three Beet Sugar Factories in State
Claus Spreckels announced plans to establish three new beet sugar factories at different points across California. The announcement marks a significant expansion of beet sugar production and storage facilities in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Claus Spreckels
Indianapolis Failure Shakes Local Market
Indianapolis on November 13 reports George KR Keithan a general merchandise dealer has failed with liabilities of 40000 dollars and assets under two thirds of that amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
George KR. Keithan
Black Diphtheria Epidemic Shuts Nebraska Towns
Black Diphtheria has become an epidemic in Big Springs Nebraska. Many people have died and schools have been abandoned. Surrounding counties including Julesburg Colorado have quarantined against the duel county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Springs
Neb
Julesburg
Col
Duel County
Pittsburg Press Association Battalion Heads to Atlanta Exposition
The Pittsburg Press association battalion of sixty members spent three hours in Atlanta en route to the exposition, traveling from Cincinnati on November 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Pittsburg Press Association
Atlanta Exposition
Diplomatic Stroke on Armenia Worries London Papers
London editorials discuss Rome’s joint action on Armenia and the threat of Turkish disruption. The Dost Conservative warns of responsibility on ambassadors and possible occupation of Turkey. The Graphic predicts a renewed Eastern question and Russian moves, while the Daily News calls it the beginning of the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rome
Turkey
England
Armenia
Daily News
Lord Salisbury
Non-partisan W C T U Delegates Named at Oberlin Session
At the national convention in Oberlin Ohio delegates to the Washington convention of the anti-saloon league were appointed: Mrs Cornelia Alford Mrs Ellen J Phinney Mrs T M Watson Mrs M A Hepburn and Mrs Anna Wittemeyer. Officers elected include Mrs Cornelia Alford president Mrs T B Walker vice president and Mrs T J Phinney general secretary. National organizers named Mrs Springer and Mrs Earle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Walker
Minnesota
T. J. Phinney
Ohio
Springer
Iowa
Earle
Minois
McGoldrick Stabbed in Election Wrangle. Dowling Charged
New York clerk of the supreme court and Tammany official John B. McGoldrick lies in dangerous condition at home after a stab wound. Bartender William Dowling is arraigned in Jefferson Market Court on charges of stabbing McGoldrick during an election dispute.
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