Appreciation Note Praises Rev R M Thompson Evangelist Work
A local reader lauds Rev. R. M. Thompson for a Cheyenne church revival. He praises Thompson as earnest, logical, persuasive, and powerful, noting many souls saved and strong open confession of faith among ages seven to seventy. The letter commends Thompson to all Christian churches and forecasts continued success.
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Leader
OC Revenne
Thas
R. M. Thompson
First Congregational Church
Cheyenne
Jesus Christ
Christ
God
Thompson
A. W. Williams
Deadly squib factory blast kills eleven at Plymouth
A Plymouth squib factory explosion caused eleven deaths and many injuries. The J B Powell workshop employed eighty four young women and several men. Fire and rescue efforts found bodies mangled beyond recognition as investigators probe cause and witnesses describe shock and grief across the town.
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Prevenona
Wilkesbarre
Plymouth
Wiresparne
J.B Powell
Kate Jones
Yob Hart Jones
Gladie
Richards
Uth Powell
Esther
George Reese
Ttis
Witeespank
Gaylord
John Powell
Lighthouse funding advances in Congress amid funeral tributes
Washington notes pass nearly one million dollars for a lighthouse at Hecate Head Oregon and another for Humboldt California with firmer sites. Also authorizes life saving station at Coqueville river Oregon. Senate honors late Congressman Barnes with brief eulogies before adjournment.
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Washington
Hecate Head
Oregon
Humboldt
Cala
Coqueville River
Mra
Sheridan
Select Committee On Irrigation
United States
Army
Cockrell
Senate
Barnes
Inealla
Voorhees
Hale
Hampton
Coke
West
Last week of Congress marked by filibuster and adjournment
Washington reports the fiftieth congress entering a fraught session with Bland of Missouri blocking business over quorum doubts and a call of the house. Amid stalemate, PeaI of Arkansas and Crisp of Georgia push election and railroad issues. the house adjourns without action. The president commutes a death sentence in a separate case, while appropriations propose statues of Sheridan and other measures. A Republican caucus seeks an orderly schedule for Evarts' election and pension bills are vetoed. Fort Hall and Lemhi Shoshone, Bannock and Sheep Eater reservations pact approved.
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Peel
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Indian Territory
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Kisp
Washington
Kiskadee
House Committee On Appropriations
Sheridan
Hancock Logan
Mvarts
Pheer
Squire Walter
Henry N. Bass
von Reeves
John T. Jakes
John McCool
Pee
Shoshones
Fort Hall and
Lembhy Reservations
Vessel in distress off Hatteras believed to be San Antonio
In marine circles here it is believed the vessel reported in distress off South Hatteras on the evening of February 23 was the steamer San Antonio of the Mallory line. She was due here under cover of night and carries a large cargo valued in hundreds of thousands.
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South Hatteras Sholls
San Antonio
Mallory Line
Boot and Shoe Makers Withdraw From Knights of Labor
Dissatisfaction among boot and shoe makers with knights leadership sparks a movement in shop towns to cut ties. Dover New Hampshire and Haverhill Massachusetts assemblies have withdrawn and plan a nationwide call for members to follow suit.
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Oston
Knights of Labor
National Trade Assembly
Knights
Dover
N. H
Haverhill
Mass
Mendocino Holdups Suspects Captured by Sheriff
The Mendocino county sheriff captured two men suspected of robbing the Mendocino stages on the night of the 5th. Both suspects were armed with rifles and revolvers. $750 and a silver watch were found on them. They gave the names Charles Manning and H. W. Hanlon.
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Chovenpage
Cub
Mendocino County
Mendocino
Charles Manning
H. W. Hanlon
Going to Washington. Gala farewell at Harrison home
Indianapolis dispatch describes crowds along Delaware Street as President-elect Harrison departs for Washington. Officials, including Governor Hovey and Mayor Denny, escort Harrison to the station amid cheering crowds. trains stop at several towns with demonstrations and speeches.
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Harrison Homestead
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Pennsyvania Avenue
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Denny
Harrison
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Market
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Lewislaw
Ricumonp
Ind
Knoightstown
Bradford Junction
Piqua
Westville
Columnus
Columbus
Harrigan
Newark
Fen
Jennelle
Sporadic 19th Century News Bits From Various Fronts
A mixed dispatch reports Maj. John J. Holmes reportedly suicide in Iowa City, a governor Lara bee trial unresolved, Bokhara ameer heading toward Shabr near the Russian frontier, the Kengals steamer conflicting Hippolyte army reports, Cardinal Sacconi dead, Capt. Wisamann en route to Cairo with a mission, and Blaine resigning Maine delegate seat amid centennial plans for Washington.
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Larabee
Chardjiri
Ameer
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Shabr
Kengals
New York
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Rome
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Oman
Capt
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Alexandria
Egypt
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Avonusta
Barleigh
Blaine
Maine
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Revolt in Uganda and murder of missionary Brooks
Letters from Zanzibar dated January twenty four describe the third Uganda uprising. King Kiwewa’s attempted poisoning of Arab supporters failed, then he killed two Arabs and was shot while about to kill the third. Kiwewa seeks aid to regain the throne, Kaloma his successor, and reports claim missionary Brooks is dead. Nearby regions show rumors of slave trade and war preparations.
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Zanzibar
Uganda
Kiwewa
Mwanga
Kaloma
Mutesa
Brooks
Lake ‘Anganyike
Tipo Tib
Nyanzive
Stanley
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