Government notes and appointments in Washington
George L. Rivers of New York is appointed assistant secretary of state. Postmasters are commissioned for Dakota Brownsville O W Hurlbut Grand Rapids R W Campfield and Minnesota Beaufort Mary E Tenny. Postmaster General Vilas allows married female clerks to keep positions. Land Commissioner Sparks resigns. his departure acknowledged with appreciation. Italian minister reports that emigrants to the U S will face medical exams aboard departing steamers. Second Auditor Day presents annual army and Indian bureau disbursement accounts noting a surge in arrears claims, with over 42 000 awaiting adjudication and a large rise since 1881.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Rivers
New York
Dakota
Brownsville
O.W
General Land Office
Fava
Bayard
Italy
United States
Army
Indian Bureau
Supreme Court
Various Notices and Names Highlight Last Week’s News
Profits of Mr Raskin from books near zero pounds. Governor elect Jackson of Maryland pledges 4500 dollars yearly pin money to his wife. Mr Jewett ex president of a is critically ill after a porch fall. Cardinal Gibbons returns to Baltimore from the Northwest in good health. Mr Coquelin rises at seven daily and dines before leaving the theater. A S Hatch loses ground among Wall Street figures. his suspension causes little stir. J J Hill travels from St Paul to Helena for Manitoba railroad celebration. The pope forms a commission to found a philanthropic institution for workers. aims to raise 200000 dollars. Plymouth church informs Rev Mr Berry of Wolverhampton England that he is chosen pastor. salary 10900 dollars and a residence on the Heights offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raskin
Jackson
Maryland
Jewett
The
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimnore
Northwest
Coquelin
Hatch
Wall Street
J. J. Hill
Freinds
St. Paul
Helena
Mont
Manitoba
Plymouth Church
Berry
Wolverhampton
England
Heights
Ten Minute Verdict in Milwaukee Crime Case
In Milwaukee a jury found E W Krackowizer guilty after ten minutes of deliberation for criminal libel when he called Alderman Dunck a Buddensick builder and burly booster. Across Wisconsin, robberies and fraud surface from Barron to Hastings with seizures of cash watches and checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
E. W. Krackowizer
Ald. Dunck
Destructive fires and accidents plague Illinois towns
Reports detail raging forest fires in Illinois destroying property and endangering lives. Railroad worker Jack Kingman fell from a moving train near Meridian, fracturing his skull. At Anvil mine in Bessemer, Capt Green and two miners died after a shaft fall. The Glengarry schooner incidents near Kingston involve towline failures and a cost of $13.0. A Chicago resident Miss Rendall died after a violent bout of vomiting and a rare turtle was expelled from her stomach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Jack Kingman
Wirona & St. Peter
Meridian
Bessemer
Mich
Anvil Mine
Green
Green Cannnot
Glenova
Duluth
Glengarry
Presque Isle
Kingston
Gaskin
Rendall
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Czars and Editors in Contention Across Europe
Russia’s czar visits Germany’s emperor in Berlin with banquet at the palace. Parnell reports improved health and plans to avoid speeches during recess. Litton wins Glasgow rector role after a tied vote with Rosebery. Stair’s casting vote favors Litton. Rochefort and Marmack duel over G Boulangr. De Bensaude case ends with restraining order and earnings protection. Crown prince’s cancer worsens. prognosis cautious. French chamber moves to prosecute Wilson. vote 527 to 3. Grevy informed at Elysee.
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Russia
Germany
Berlin
Parnell
Lori Lytton
Glasgow University
Lord Rosebery
Earl of Stair
Litton
Kenri Rochefort
Paris
Ins Transigeant
Marmack
Cridu Peuple
Gen. Boulanger
Court of Appeal
London
David de Bensaude
Violet Cameron
de Bensaude
Chamber of Deputies
Wilson
Elysee Palace
Grevy
Dakota Counties Vote Indicates Division Shift in Returns
Across Dakota counties unofficial returns show a probable 9 000 majority in favor of division from a total vote around 63 000. The piece also notes New York Cable and Construction Railway’s quasi assignment amid losses on the St Paul line and upcoming legal actions by Northern Pacific over interior land indemnity orders. The article covers railroad rate disputes, timetable changes, and upstate health and temperance actions with a Tennessee convention closing scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
New Yor Cable and Construction Railway Company
St. Paul
Northern Pacific
United States
Secretary of the Interior
Thomas Lowry
New York Cable and Construction Company
Iowa State Board of Health
Illinois
Cook County
Milwaukee
Wis
W. J. Turner
Moore, Benjamin & Co
Minnesota
New York Central Railroad
Chicago
Mnufacturing
Omaha
Interstate Commission
Burlington
Northwestern
Rock Island
Treasury
Baker
Tennessee
Guv. Taylor
Lide Merriwether
President Accepts Spark Resignation Over Land Dept Controversy
The president dated Nov 15 accepts Spark resignation after a dispute with the secretary of the interior over land policy. The letter commends Spark’s integrity and pledges continued adherence to the law and court judgments, while wishing him success in future endeavors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spark
Secretary of the Interior
Land Department
Knute Nelson Praises 1881 Act On Restored Railroad Lands
The Minnesota representative cites the Jan 13 1881 Act in Vol 21 U S Statutes at Large page 315 as clear on settlers affected by the Northern Pacific withdrawal revocation. It permits settlers who improved odd numbered railroad lands in good faith to buy up to 160 acres at $2.50 per acre after restoration under land office rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knute Nelson
M. C
Minnesota
Northern Pacific Railway Company
United States
Commissioner
The
General Land Office
Discontinued New York suit over Bishop Hare libel claim
The case of Rev. Samuel D. Hinman against Bishop Hare of Dakota ends by consent. Hinman claimed 25 000 damages over a publication accusing him of improper relations with Indian women. Bishops arranged settlement with funds raised to cover legal costs. Hare regrets the statements made and Hinman asserts his innocence in a Birch Coolie Minnesota letter.
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New York
Samuel D. Hinman
Hare
Dakota
Hinman
West
Birch Coolie
Minn
Bishop Hare
Drive Wells Patent Battle Ends with Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court invalidated the Green drive-well patent, ending a nationwide dispute over royalties. The case, lasting years and spanning multiple courts, centered on use of the device before patent filing and involved about a million wells, $100,000 in litigation costs, and notable figures such as Jed Lake who helped defeat the patent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Herald
Nelson W. Green
Green
Supreme Court of the United State
Cortland
New York
Minnesota
Benedict
Andrews
Carman
Dillon
Nelson
Gresham
Blatchford
Nixon
Wheeler
McCreary
Shipman
Cone
Hovey
Jed Lake
Independence
Iowa
Northern Pacific sues US and residents over land grant rights
In St Paul the Northern Pacific Railway Company files equity against the United States and Stearns county residents seeking an injunction and a ruling on land rights under the 1870 second indemnity act for lands granted to build a line from Lake Superior to Puget Sound. The suit cites preemption and timber concerns, with defendants accused of timber theft and land undervalued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
St. Paul
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Andrew Johnson
Thomas M. Sibley
August Semblom
S. M. Fawsette
C.D. Bush
Stearns County
Minn
Lake Superior
Puget Sound
Washington Territory
Territories
Minnesota
Dakota
Fargo
Congress
Death of Gen Valentine Baker Formerly of England
Gen Valentine Baker, once assistant quartermaster general at Aldershot and famed cavalry officer, died at Tek-el-Kebir Africa at 52 from fever carried from Port Said en route to Cairo. Once a dashing Tenth Hussars officer and royal favorite, his career fell after a railway carriage scandal. He later served with the Ottoman army before his death.
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Baker Pasha
Valentine Baker
Aldershot
Ent
Tek-el-Kebir
Africa
Port Said
Cairo
Tenth Hussars
London
Prince of Wales
Baker
British Commission Arrives in New York for Ottawa Mission
Joseph Chamberlain Sir Charles Tupper and Minister West reach New York and are driven to the Arlington hotel where 37 rooms are reserved for the party. Five rooms are for Chamberlain, eight to ten for Canadian members and British officials, others for aides. The commission plans to begin work soon, likely in a closed session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph Chamberlain
Sir Charles Tupper
West
Great Britain
New York
Arlington Hotel
Mr. Chamberlain
Messrs
Maycock and
Bergne
British Foreign Office
J. S.D. Thompson
D. R. Cameron
Charles Tupper
C. C. Chapman
Wallace Graham
Q. C
Plan to reduce tariffs to be submitted to Congress
The article notes a definite tariff reduction plan to be sent to Congress, to be recommended in the president's message and the treasury secretary's report, with prior approval from Mr. Carlisle and other Democratic leaders. It states a general policy toward cutting both internal revenue and customs duties. Dillard and Anna Brums of Indianapolis are named heirs to a Pennsylvania estate valued over $1,000,000 consisting of coal mines and lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Carlisle
Internal Revenue
Dillard
Anna Brums
Indianapolis
Thanksgiving Hymn to Gratitude and Liberty
The poem extols divine providence for fertile land and abundant harvests while praising human liberty and brotherhood. It contrasts material plenty with the call to acknowledge God and to act justly, emphasizing heartfelt thanks over ritual expressions. The author celebrates freedom and responsible gratitude as central to civic life.
Thanksgiving Dream Reveals Hard Choices and Hope
A farmer and wife debate keeping Thanksgiving as business triumphs over holiday. He dreams of tragedies to come including illness and a barn fire, then wakes to fear. The vision shifts to a broken leg and a raging blaze threatening his family, prompting a sobering appreciation of life and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Mrs. Aiken
John
Mr. Aiken
Harriet
Willie
Thanksgiving at the Aikens Farm in California
John Aiken reconciles with Harriet after a troubling dream and plans a Thanksgiving where no work is done. Guests include Jim the loyal ranch hand who forgives their hospitality. The family shares a joyful day with church, a fine dinner, games, music, and a heartfelt toast to lasting gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Harriet
Mr. Aiken
Jim
California
Mrs. Aikens
Columbus Returns to Barcelona for First New World Thanksgiving
In spring 1493 Columbus arrived in Barcelona after his voyage, met Ferdinand and Isabella, and recounted his journey before a royal and noble audience. The ceremony featured devotional music and the chorus praising God, marking a historic royal welcome and Columbus’s triumphal moment.
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Columbus
Paris
Barcelona
Palos
Ferdinand and
Isabella
New World
Bishop and Marquis Duel Over Extra Fare in St. James’s Square
In a London street a Marquis in a Bishop of Armagh costume chides a cabman over extra fare. The cabman fights back, fleeing after a slap and a chase through Charles-street, with gown and wig in the air as the Marquis pursues, shouting for the extra fare.
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Armagh
Charles-street
St. James’s Square
House of Lords
Jarvie
Cabby
Five Hundred Dollars Thrown Away His Aim Was Success
A discussion on trust, health, and judgment in choosing remedies highlights Warner's Safe Cure as a remedy some abandon due to professional bias. Personal testimonies recount dyspepsia sufferers wasting years and money while seeking cure alternatives amid social fear and rumor from Georgia preachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare
Julius Cesar
Cassius
Warner
J. A. Gettys
Chillicothe
Ohio
Memphis Fire Destroys Cotton Stocks and Rail Cars
The city suffered a major blaze on the 17th that wiped out 15 200 bales of cotton and two compressing units at Merchants Cotton Compress and Storage Co. About forty cars of cotton from Chesapeake and Ohio and Southwestern railroads burned. Total loss put at 750 000 dollars. Dr MacGlynn’s former parishioners plan a 2 000 purse for his anniversary on January 16. Also notes market hair products and a railroad expansion rumor from Dodgeville to St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Merchants Cotton Compress and Storage Company
Chesapeake & Ohio and Southwestern
Cures and Prison Inspectors Scene at Stillwater
The piece notes Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy as a major advert. State Prison inspectors met at Stillwater but took no action against Warden Stor dock pending governor's review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Stordock
Swayne's Ointment Advertised for Skin Ailments
SyMPress Veisture causes intense itching and stinging worsened by evening. The product claims to heal ulcers, remove tumors, and cure all Sky Disease. Marketed by Dr. Swayne and Son of Philadelphia, available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oisht
Swayrz
Swayne & 5On
Philadelphia
Swayne
Stump
H. Nelson
Washington Avenue
Minneapolis
Minu
Brown's Bronchial Troches Promote Throat Health
Tested by years of use for throat diseases colds and coughs Brown's Bronchial Troches prove their efficacy. Returns a 25 cent price tag and prompt relief claims.
Female complaints blamed for unhappy marriages ad
The article argues most marital unhappiness stems from women’s health issues and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a guaranteed cure. It also quotes T. N. Humphrey praising Allen Lung Balsam for severe coughs and cold remedies sold by druggists at 25c, 50c, and $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Tam
T. N. Humphery
Tenn
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Maryland Avenue
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Eleventh Street
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R. G. Troll
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York, Pa
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Pottstown
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Greenock
America
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Happy Homes
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Columbia
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Emerson
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Christ the
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Christoforus
Rheinberger
Egypt
Berlioz
Bru
Ebecca
Hodges
Ruth
Boaz
Lyon & Healy
Oliver Ditson & CO
Boston
State St
Tutt’s
PRC
Lee
Drussisi
J. N
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Pettit
Allen
J.P. Allen
Opiur
Lorse
Wtte Paawarr Safety Rein Holder Co
Molly
Hien
C.M. Sites & Co
R. 8
A. P. Lacez
Patent TS Attorneys
Washington, D.C
Mion
J. F. Williamson
Collom Block
U. 8 Patent Office
C.J. Weatuerby
Kansas City
Noyes Bros. & Cutler
Raccoon
Beaver
E.C. Boughton
Bond St
Oicomb
B. F. Johnson & CO
Main St
Richmond
Bower
Express and Post Office
A. G. Rot. AM. C
Portland
G. W. Yates &C
Chamicsl Co
Cincinnati Ohio
MURPZ
W Bros
A. L. Smith
Radford
D. Price
Montgomery Ward & CO
Michigan Avenue
Geo. L. Lord
East Third St
St. Paul, Mina
Buffalo
Ziegele Company
Hood
J.B. Adams
Richmond St
Newark
N. J
al, E. Reap
A. Read & Son
Wauseon
I, Hood & C
Lowell
Masa
S. E. Olson & CO
Mammoth
Nicollet Avenue
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