Infamous Plot to Blow Up Distillery Exposed in Dynmite Bribe Case
Government agents reveal a planned dynamite attack on H. H. Shofeldt's distillery by Western whisky interests. George J. Gibson allegedly offered Treasury Ganger T. J. Dewar 25000 to destroy the plant, with a machine set to trigger between two tanks. Gibson, detained after crossing from the Pacific hotel, faces charges as investigators hold evidence tying him to the scheme.
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Carcano
National Treasury Department
Plata
Western Distillers and Cattle Feeders’ Association
Whisky Rast
H. H. Shofeldt
George J. Gibson
Peoria
Treasury Department
Washington
Brand Pacific
Government
Gibson
T. 9. Dewar
Shuffeldt
Hart
Uy Abe
Dewar
Gibeon
Una
Blart
Trust
Gibarg
Oworrs
Shufelde 3
Arte
Dixon McCarthy Fight Postponed In Hedes City
A telegram from Jere Dunn reports the McCarthy versus Dixon bout scheduled for February 20 in Hedes City will go ahead as Dixon has begun training. The fragile text notes the event and training status with limited legible details.
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Dixon-MccCarthy
Boston
Jere Dunn
McCarthy
Dixon
Ex-President Cleveland Opposes Free Silver Measure In NY Rally
In Voicer Union crowds of about a thousand gathered to oppose unlimited coinage of silver. Ex President Cleveland sent a regret letter endorsing restraint, while resolutions condemning unlimited coinage circulated. Secretary of the Treasury Fairchild led the opposition with a keynote address.
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New York
Vooper Union
Reform Club
Cleveland
Congress
Eix
Treasury
Fairchild
Debated Shipping Bill Sparks House Fray
In the House McAdoo of New Jersey spoke against the shipping bill arguing subsidy reach could not be halted once started. Fitch warned of a future committee inquiry into passage. Bland and others denounced subsidies as Good and Parisbst clashed before adjournment.
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Wasdoros
McAdoo
New Jersey
Fitch
Farquier
New York
Bland
The Ruin of the California Missions
John T. Doyle recalls the decline of California missions after American conquest. Frontiersmen seized church lands, drove out native populations, and repurposed or looted mission buildings, leaving pariah churches and damaged sites in their wake.
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Santa Clara
Sandias
San Rafael
Seale
Mayordiomo
John T. Doyle
Supreme Court Justices and Color References Noted
A Kansas City Times item humorously lists colors for the Supreme Court and names several justices from history. It mentions Taney Miller Chasep Samuel Salmon P. and John McKinley, with Alabama and Virginia figures noted in a playful tone.
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Supreme Court
Taney
Ibhan
Chasep
Samuel
Salmon P
Que Edon
Smith
William Baalth
Alabama
John McKinley
Philip, Jr
Virginia
Satoo
Justion McKinley
Kansas City Times
Ocean levels equalized after measurement findings
Historical belief held the Pacific Ocean to be higher than the Atlantic due to tides. New measurements show mean sea levels are essentially equal across both oceans, correcting earlier coastal navigation myths.
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Pacio
Untitled fragment from a damaged page
Fragmentary OCR shows garbled dialogue with references to witnesses and an officer or clerk speaking in disjointed lines. No clear event, names, dates, or locations are readable to establish a coherent news item.
Wounded Knee massacre report at Indian conference
Wasumoron Feb 11 The Indian conference closed as talks centered on the Wounded Knee fight. Accounts describe soldiers firing on Indians under a flag of truce, killing men women and children, with women and babies among the dead. commissioners pressed for truth while Indian leaders condemned the killings and vowed to return home.
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Forsyth
Washineton
Proctor
Ping Ridge
Tlis Ultimatem
Gen. Miles
Wounded Knee
Col Morayth
Ol. Forayth
Vis
Feo
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Wasumoron
Wounded Kove
Hawk
Florce
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Morgan
American Horse
Oreen
Horse
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Custer
Chicago
Miles
Jodinos
Todans
Couster
Stepene
Dorsey Denounces Owenby Before Silver Pool Hearing
Congressman Dorsey of Nebraska demanded to testify under oath and denounced Owenby as an infamous liar amid a silver pool inquiry. He cited Owenby’s earlier interview claiming a Nebraskan offered 2.5 million to forget testimony. Dorsey asserted Lane and Connell had not seen Cowenby and dismissed the alleged stakes.
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Dorsey
Owenby
Washinaton
Silver Pool
Nebraska
Nebrasks
Lane
Connell
Cowenby
Onesty
Balloting for U.S. Senator in Bowerry Legislature
The Idaho legislature held a joint session to vote for a successor to McConpell. Clagett received 28 votes, Mayhew 2, French 1, Barton 1, with 18 members abstaining. Clagett was believed elected and will contact the designated official.
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Bowerry
Idaho
United States
McConpell
Clagett
Mayhew
French
Barton
Claagett
Dnigetoene Oem
Locusta and Drought Hit Brazilian Maize Crop
A Buenos Aires dispatch reports locusts and drought in the Rio de la Plata district cut the maize crop to about a quarter of its 1900 level. The note also mentions a probate filing for the estate of the late Hana Yoo Wendell in Laramah county Wyoming, with administrator details.
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Brasil
London
Buenos Ayres Saya
Rio de la Plata
Hana Yoo Wendell
Laramah Coveny
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Wyo
Fresh California Strawberries at Kabis Market
Local market reports fresh California strawberries available at Kabis Market. Announcer promotes a sewing service offer alongside fruit sales, mentioning mending and button sewing options.
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California
Kabis
Lillian's Dilemma and Chinese New Year Celebrations
A New York court weighs damages for Lillian Mussell after a January 1890 desertion from James C. Duff's Standard theater contract. Separately, Chinese New Year at the Washington legation features bowing salutations, feasting, and plans for ambassadorial credentials to Peru and Spain.
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New Yorks
James C. Duff
Standard Theater
Lillian Mussell
Aron
Duff
Frank W. Sanger
Rudolph Aronson
Lillian
Miss Russell
Stocks and Uattle Markets in New York and Curcaco
In New York on February 11 prices were dull after an morning firming. Oregon Improvement bonds were rapidly taken up signaling possible end of receivership, while overall stocks closed slightly lower. Money on call eased and governments stood steady as copper and tin showed little change. In Curcaco cattle receipts reached 12,000 with a barely steady market. steers brought 3.25 to 5.50, heifers 2.50 to 5.65, and stockers 2.45 to 5.65, while sheep at 4.00 to 6.80 for natives and westerns 4.40 to 6.20 for Texans.
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Oregon Improvement Company
Maroh
Domentia
Straita
U. S
Pacific
American Xpress
Canada Pacific
Canada Southern
Central Pacific
Burlington
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
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Erie
Kansas & Texas
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Loutaville & Nashville
Michigan Central
Missouri Pacific
Northern Pacific
Preferred
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New York Central
Oregon Pype i
Oregon Improvement
North American
Pacific Mail
Basilion
Milwaukee & St. Paul
St. Paul & Omaha
Texas Vicitis
the Pacific
Bargo Expo
Western Union
Oregon Hort Ling
American Cotton Oil
Curcaco
McCarthyite MPs Brace for Tough Talks as Parnell Stands Firm
London reports McCarthyite members in the commons lobby say Parnell will resist terms and harden their stance. A meeting's outcomes remain uncertain with Parnell insisting on no retreat from his position and rejecting Gladstone’s dictation.
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London
The
Commons
Parnell
Gladler
Army chiefs feud over court martial threat in Washington
Reports from army circles say Gen Miles plans to press court martial charges against Gen McKeever who has acted as adjutant general and was moved to Chicago. The dispute stems from authority over Miles report on Sioux troubles and remarks about Miles. If pursued, a heated exchange could expose inner Sioux campaign workings and Miles presidential ambitions.
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Miles
McKeever
Chicago
Divigiee
Tlirboud
Paelen
Gen. Miles
Furst
Washingto
Gen
Geniles
Prison Sheriff Fires On Fugitive In Narrow Escape
Feb 11 morning Sheriff Smith pursued prisoner Charles Mowery from the jail to the street. Smith fired three shots, wounding Mowery. the prisoner dies in hospital as townspeople fill the scene. Smith, newly infamous after a spree, stands alone as patrons condemn the act.
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Smith
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Portland
Louisville
U. K
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George G Masten
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Schlitz
Milwaukee Beer
Charles P. Miller
W. A. Robins
C. Whipple
Oyton
Grocers
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Schweickert
Buckeye and McCormick Mowers
Thomas
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