Iowa Makes No Chance For Prohibition Repeal
Des Moines reports the house refused to suspend the rules for a 200k result on the resubmission of the prohibition amendment. The issue advanced to a two year limit with the session nearing its end. A daughter of Jeff Davis was wed to a northern man while Mrs Bloomer marks her fiftieth wedding anniversary. Footing it across the continent remains a noted pursuit.
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Ilowa
Des Moines
Iowa
House
Vinnie Davis Engaged to Syracuse Attorney
New York April 15 report from Syracuse Herald states Miss Davis daughter of Jefferson Davis is engaged to Alfred Wilkinson a rising Syracuse attorney and grandson of the abolitionist Samuel J May.
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Vinnie Davis
New York
Syracuse
Herald
Miss Davis
Jefferson Davis
Mary Alfred Wilkinson
Samuel J. May
Congressman Wiley weds Miss Cooper in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on April 15 Congressman John M. Wiley of Buffalo married Miss Virginia Emeline Cooper daughter of ex state treasurer John J. Cooper. An assemblage of about twelve hundred guests attended the ceremony including Hon. W S Lasell and wife of Buffalo. Gifts totaled around $30,000.
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Indianapolis
John M. Wiley
Buffalo
Virginia Emeline Cooper
John J. Cooper
W. S. Lasell
Walker Harriman Reaches Decatur On Cross-Country Trek
I S Harriman the walker who started from Wabash Indiana on April 10 to walk to San Francisco three thousand miles in sixty five days arrives in Decatur with two judges on horseback. Harriman remains confident he will win the wager of six thousand dollars.
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Decatur
Ixt
I. S. Harriman
Wabash
Ind
San Francisco
Harriman
Loyal Legion Celebrates Twenty Fifth Anniversary in Paravehuia
The two days of celebrations begin in Paravehuia for the Loyal Legion’s twenty-fifth anniversary. Trains bring commanderies from many states and an estimated 2,500 companies attend. Rutherford B. Hayes presides at the commandery in chief meeting.
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Leyal Legios
Paravehuia
Order of the Loyal Legion
Rutherford B. Hayes
Ap Hry
New York
London
Lincoln Memorial Day Observance Marks 25th Death Anniversary
In Spamycheep Illinois April 15 thousands gather for Lincoln memorial events under the Lincoln Memorial League. A large procession to the Lincoln monument honors Abraham Lincoln with decorated monument and sarcophagus plaque while letters of regret arrive from President Harrison and other notables.
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Lincota
Spamycheep
Ill
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln Memorial League
Turnverein
Lincoln Monument
Prescient Harrison
Smith knocks out Coburn in ten rounds at Buffalo club
Jack Smith of Canada defeated Mike Coburn of England by knockout in ten rounds at the Buffalo Athletic Club. The bout, contested with two ounce gloves, carried a $1000 purse, with Smith displaying clear superiority throughout.
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Mike Coburn
Bureato
Jack Smith
Canada
England
Buffalo Athletic Club
Smith
Two Prize Fights in Audubon Club Card
In New Orleans April 15 Tommy Danforth of New York halted Charley Summers of California in the fourth round after dominating the contest from the outset. In Louisville on April 1 Charles Welch of Buffalo stopped Charles Fitzgerald of St Louis in the eleventh round to win the lightweight bout.
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New Orleans
Audubon Club
Tommy Danforth
New York
Charley Summers
California
Danforth
Louisville
Charles Welch
Buffalo
Charles Fitzgerald
St. Louis
Espetet
Discovery in Birchell Case Updates Murder Mystery
A new clue emerges in the Birchell murder case from Baantrory Ontario on April 15. The register lists T C Benwell, a name Birchell claimed was forged for his supposed victim. The entry is now thought to be another Englishman named Benwell who arrived weeks before the Princeton tragedy. A hunt to identify the murdered man against Birchell’s claim of the victim still being alive is expected.
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Baantrory
Ont
Birchell
T C. Benwell
Englehman
Princeton
Benwill
Strike of Italian Street Cleaners Sparks Violent Assault
On April 15 a wage strike by Italian street cleaners in Puitapecemia led to clashes. About fifty women attacked non strikers, seizing their brooms and scrapers. Police dispersed the rioters, twelve jailed in $300 bail for inciting riot. Later, more assaults occurred at the work locality with beatings reported.
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Htallan
Puitapecemia
Wana
Licen A
Bhp
Bloomer Golden Anniversary Noted With Notable Guests
The fiftieth wedding anniversary of D C and Amelia Bloomer was celebrated today with guests from the east and west invited by the couple. Mrs Bloomer is famed for originating the Bloomer costume that bears her name.
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Bloomer
Council
D.C
Amelia Bloomer
Yard switchmen meet over wages and hours in Pictssure
The yard switchmen from several rail lines met in Pictssure, long into the night. Demands for higher wages and shorter hours, plus experienced workers, were to be presented at nine but were not presented until after eleven. The strike could involve thousands if ordered, with a decision expected tomorrow morning after officials confer.
Senate and House Republicans Seek Common Ground on Silver
In Silver Hill Washington on April 15 the senate and house republican committees on the silver question met for two hours. Sharp differences emerged between senators and representatives yet a purpose to harmonize was shown. A major sticking point was the proposed increase of national bank circulation which could not win a house majority. The topic will be referred to a 5 by 5 sub committee to continue work toward a shared position.
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Washington
Senate
House Republican
House
Editor Godkin Arrested for Libel in New York
E L Godkin managing editor of the Evening Post was arrested on a crim inal libel charge following a complaint by lawyer Peter Mitchell. Godkin posted bail and awaits examination in the case.
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New York
E. L. Godkin
The
Evening Post
Peter Mitchell
Godkin
Democrats Win Seven Aldermen and Mayor in Butte Vote
Democrats secured a sweeping victory in Butte with seven aldermen and the mayor elected. Only one Republican won, by a small margin of three votes. The key issue was upholding the canvassing board’s decision to throw out precinct thirty four under the Australian law. The city remained quiet.
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Butte Butte
Labor Movements Inpranapolis Strike Over Wages
Eight hundred carpenters walk out for eight hours and 35 cents an hour following a three month notice. About 100 journeymen remain at work in the city. Employers have not yet acted, though some contractors have verbally agreed to concede the demand.
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Inpranapolis
McCalla to be court martialed in Enterprise case
The judge advocate general of the navy submitted a preliminary report to Secretary Tracy recommending Commander McCalla of the corvette Enterprise be tried by court martial on charges from the inquiry. Secretary Tracy approved the recommendation and ordered the court, presided by Admiral Harmony, to meet in New York next Tuesday. It is uncertain if other officers, including Lt Ingersoll, will face trial.
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mcCalla
Washioton
Judge Advocate General of the Navy Today
Tracy
Enterprise
Harmony
New York
Ingersoll
Resignation Moves Burlington VP to Telephone Firms
H. B. Stone, vice president of the Burlington road, has submitted his resignation effective June 1. He leaves a long tenure as manager to accept a presidency offer from several telephone companies in Chicago and beyond.
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Burlington
Chicago
H. B. Stone
Burlington Road
Stone
Panama Canal Lottery Draw Sparks Liquidator Remarks
At the Panama Canal lottery drawing Chicourt the liquidator announced the report of the aoe committee would soon be published. He said there could be no question of arresting liquidation to form a new company to complete the canal. A company of reliable men under practical leadership could inspire confidence and completion was not impossible.
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Panama Canal
Paris
Chicourt
Committee of
Aoe
Merrill
Richardson
Sixth annual convention of working girls societies opens
The sixth annual convention of the association of working girls societies opened in New York on April 15. Over 800 women attended as papers outlining the societies' aims were read in the afternoon. Delegates arrived from California and other states.
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Working Girls’ Societies
New York
The
Association of Working Girls’ Societies
California
Mississippian Johnson County Murder Fire Kills Boy
Report of an arson and shooting in Laurence county Mississippi near the city. Jerry Bass and his son Charles attempted to extinguish a fire at Bass’s stable when unseen assailants opened fire. The boy was killed and Bass wounded. Their home burned to the ground. Governor Stone notified. Reward offered for capture and conviction of the perpetrators.
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Mississipp Jackson
Mins
Stone
Laurence County
Jerry Bass
Bass
Charles
New Storage Reservoir Plan Advances in City Council
City council discusses building a storage reservoir to ensure equal water pressure and ample supply. Engineers Mead and Ruger back the plan, recommending concrete bottom walls, earth embankments, and upgrading to iron pipes to reduce leakage. The council votes to advertise bids and move toward platting and selling city lands pending further talks.
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Engineer Mead
Mead
Bond
Ruger
Prof
Mr. Ruger
Jenks
Real Estate Notes in Cheyenne Lingers Amid Winter Slush
The storm slows real estate work while big deals await arriving buyers. Rees Coidler and B Langridge from Denver plan oil brick efforts and a new company. Briggs from Denver and W R Park of Ogden show interest in Cheyenne realty. Merritt & Co. near to opening an office on Sixteenth Street. Transfers: Smith to Burnham 46 lots Capitol Hill 4600. Smith to Carper 46 lots Capitol Hill 3500. McCague to Robinson 16 lots Interior Heights 1000. Tax deeds to Patton for 160 acres and lot 3 block 538. US patents for 437 desert acres and 86 acres homestead issued.
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Rees Coidler
B. Langridge
Denver
G. B. Briggs
Cheyenne
W. R. Park
Ogden
Cheyenne Realty
H. D. Merritt & Co
Louis Locker
Inter Ocean
Sixsenth Street
C. UH. K. Smith
Hiram G. Burnham
Colo
Capitol Hill
C. H. K. Smith
A. C. Carper
Capito! Hill
William L. McCague
G. L. Robinson
Interior Heights
Isaac Bergman
H. B. Patton
Inele L. Eno
Warren County
Iowa
United States
Louis P. Fay
Our Burn Suburbs La Grange Growth and Telephonic Link
Mr A L Snyder editor of the La Grange Gazette said La Grange, fifty miles north, is a thriving agricultural town tributary to Cheyenne. He expects telephone connection to Cheyenne with twenty five miles covered and the rest possible via wire fences. La Grange sits in the valley of horse creek and has a bright future.
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A. L. Snyder
la Grange Gasette
Tax Lux
la Grange
Cheyenne
Snyder
Horse Creek
Bright
Senate to Vote on Montana Senate Seat Allocation
Washington dispatch reports the Senate will vote on seating Montana’s two senators. Debate centers on eligibility and alignment with party rules while Republicans argue for prompt action. In other Senate news, the silver bill stalls as lawmakers struggle to reach agreement amid fiscal concerns. New Orleans faces potential flood threats with rising river levels and severe weather warnings.
Delay in Tariff Bill Report Amid Sugar and Carpet Wool Talks
Washington April 16 It was understood the tariff bill would be reported at noon today but three key issues remain unsettled delaying the report Sugar men are present and heard by Republicans in secret session Rumors swirl about changes in sugar and carpet wools Chairman McKinley says the bill will be reported tomorrow.
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Washimpton
House
McKinley
Republican Protest Seeks Tariff Change on Sugar and Wool
Sixteen Republican representatives presented a protest to the Ways and Means Committee urging a 25 percent sugar cut and a duty rise on low grade carpet wools from 2 percent to 39-10 cents a pound. Carpet manufacturers warn the shift would lift prices, close 4,000 looms, and idle 30,000 workers. Republican Coleman of Louisiana warns against any sugar reduction without constituent advice. The committee met, considering the tariff bill with plans to report tomorrow. no change expected in carpet wools, but revised sugar schedule anticipated.
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Washington
Committee of Ways and Means
Ingrain
House
Coleman
Louisiana
Ways and Means Committee
Threatened by Floods in New Orleans Area
Reports say the Mississippi River has risen fifteen points in twenty four hours from Vicksburg to Baton Rouge. Nita crevasse widens and Atchafalaya rises. four new Bayou de Gleuse breaks. Yellow Bayou levee gives way. water covers two miles above Turners Bayou. Illinois Central tracks submerged twenty miles. deer driven from swamps and eating crops. railroad crews strengthen weak spots near Pontchatoula.
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New Orleans
Mississippi River
Vicksburg
Baton Rouge
Nita
Atchafalga
Bayou de Gleuse
Yellow Bayou
Turners’ Bayou
Ilinois Central
Pontahatoula
Nita Crevasse
The Wool Market Steady Across Regions
Portaperenta reports wool market steady with territorial wools in demand and prices 16 58c for fine, 53 to 55c for fine medium, and 50 to 52c for medium. Boston notes firm market. Texas and California quiet. Oregon small lots, best eastern at 18 1 yen.
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Portaperenta
Montana
Territorial
Boston
Texas
California
Oregon
Presbyteries Back Revision With Two-Thirds Favor
The Independent reports from 126 Presbyteries showing 82 favor revision and 80 yet to be heard. The vote is estimated to reach roughly two thirds in favor.
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New York
the Independent
Detroit Steel and Spring Co. Suspends Payments
Detaorr April 15 report that Detroit Steel and Spring company, the nation's largest in its field, suspended payments with liabilities near 100000 and assets about the same. A month prior the firm faced trouble prompting a chattel mortgage to protect creditors. The works remain open and output continues.
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Detaorr
Detroit Steel and Spring Company
Tts
United States
Murdered for Money Shocks Mapisonville Texas
Captain John Richardson and his wife were murdered at their country home near Mapisonville Texas on Sunday. Police believe robbery as the motive and have no clue to the perpetrators.
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Mapisonville
Tex
John Richardson
Here
Robery
Train Collision in Mexico Missouri Kills Fireman
A vestibule train on the Chicago and Alton collided with a freight car at Mexico Missouri yesterday morning. Fireman Howard was killed and the passengers were badly shaken up, but none were seriously injured.
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Chicago and Alton
Mexico
Howard
Honors to Pickett by Citizens of Big Horn County
A Bonanza meeting in Big Horn county Wyoming honors W D Pickett for aiding Big Horn county formation. A public reception is planned for May 19 1890 at Bonanza with a resolution inviting all county residents to participate and notifying several papers to publish the notice.
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Bonanza
Big Horn County
W. D. Pickett
Wiereras
Wyoming
W. JD. Pickett
Rustler
Buffalo Echo
Sheridan Post
Sheridan Enterprise
Fremost Clipper
Curyenne Daily Sum
Cheyenne Evening Tribune
Death Of Randall In Congress Marks Passing
Washington April 14 sessions opened with the chamber draped in black for the death of Randall. A floral seat and morning emblems honored the late congressman as prayers and remarks paid tribute. O Neill of Pennsylvania gave a brief eulogy and a funeral committee was named. The senate also adjourned and order was restored.
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Washington
Randall
O'Neill
Pennsylvania
House
Senate
J. G. Butler
Depew Speech Draws 400 Girls At Vassar College
Chauncey Depew spoke at Vassar College where 400 to 500 female students attended. A lighthearted exchange with Miss Sanders sparked humor as Depew steadied his pace to avoid breaking her train amid the curious crowd.
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United States
Vassar College
Chauncey
Poughkeepsie
Depew
Miss Sanders
Vassar
Miss Sanders “What Did You Say To Mr. Depew
Mr. Depew
A Small Shrill Voice at Trinity Sunday Service
The New York Star reports a curious incident at old Trinity on a Sunday morning. Two renowned society ladies, seated during a solemn psalter, interrupted the service with an operatic staccato mispronounced line about frying things in butter, provoking shock and amusement among the congregation.
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Old Trinity
N. Y
Mr. Dix
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