Iowa Makes No Chance Prohibitory Law Left Undisturbed
Des Moines Iowa April 15 The house refused to suspend rules for passage of 200k result for the resubmission of the prohibitory amendment. The measure stands for two more years as the session ends. A daughter of Jeff Davis to marry a northern man and Mrs Bloomer celebrates her fiftieth wedding anniversary are noted side items.
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Jeff Davis
Mrs. Bloomer
Ilowa
Des Moines
Iowa
House
Vinnie Davis Engaged in Syracuse Connection
In Syracuse this morning Herald reports Miss Davis daughter of Jefferson Davis is engaged to Mary Alfred Wilkinson a rising Syracuse attorney and grandson of Samuel J May the noted abolitionist.
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Vinnie Davis
New York
Syracuse
Herald
Miss Davis
Jefferson Davis
Mary Alfred Wilkinson
Samuel J. May
Congressman Wiley Marries Virginia Cooper in Indianapolis
Indianapolis April 15 Congressman John M Wiley of Buffalo married Miss Virginia Emeline Cooper daughter of Ex Treasurer of State John J Cooper in a ceremony attended by about twelve hundred fashionable guests. Gifts valued at roughly 30000 dollars were given to the couple.
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Indianapolis
John M. Wiley
Buffalo
Virginia Emeline Cooper
John J. Cooper
W. S. Lasell
Harriman Completes Leg to Decatur in 65 Day Walk
Pedestrian I S Harriman from Wabash Ind started April 10 to walk 3000 miles to San Francisco on a $6000 wager. He passed Decatur today, accompanied by two horseback judges. Harriman remains confident of victory.
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Decatur
Ixt
I. S. Harriman
Wabash
Ind
San Francisco
Harriman
Loyal Legion Celebrates Twenty Fifth Anniversary
The Leyal Legios Paravehuia April 15 marks the two day celebration of the twenty fifth anniversary of the Loyal Legion military order. Incoming trains bring commanderies from many states and an estimated 2 500 companies will attend after all have arrived. Rutherford B Hayes presided at the commandery in chief meeting. General ap hry of New York proposed allowing formation of a London commandery for companions abroad, but the motion was discussed to recess without action.
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Leyal Legios
Paravehuia
Order of the Loyal Legion
Rutherford B. Hayes
Ap Hry
New York
London
Lincoln Memorial Day Observed in Spamycheep
The twenty fourth anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's death was observed by the Lincoln Memorial League with thousands in attendance. A large procession to the Lincoln monument featured memorial exercises, decorated monument and sarcophagus, and letters of regret from President Harrison and other dignitaries.
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Lincota
Spamycheep
Ill
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln Memorial League
Turnverein
Lincoln Monument
Prescient Harrison
Smith defeats Coburn in ten round bout at Buffalo club
Jack Smith of Canada knocked out Mike Coburn of England in ten rounds at the Buffalo Athletic Club for a purse of $1000. Smith dominated the match from start to finish delivering precise blows with two ounce gloves.
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Mike Coburn
Bureato
Jack Smith
Canada
England
Buffalo Athletic Club
Smith
Two Prize Fights In New Orleans And Louisville
In New Orleans at the Audubon club Tommy Danforth of New York stopped Charley Summers of California in the fourth round after clearly dominating from the start. In Louisville Charles Welch of Buffalo defeated Charles Fitzgerald of St. Louis by knockout in the eleventh round.
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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 Raises False Benwell Lead
A new discovery in the Birchell murder case identifies the name T C Benwell on a hotel register as likely written by a different young Englishman who arrived weeks before the Princeton tragedy. Birchell maintains the murdered Benwell may still be alive, and authorities will seek to identify the actual victim.
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Baantrory
Ont
Birchell
T C. Benwell
Englehman
Princeton
Benwill
Strike of Italian Street Cleaners Sparks Riots
In Puitapecemia on April 15 a wage strike by Italian street cleaners led to clashes. About fifty women and lovers attacked nonstrikers, beating them with brooms and scrapers until police intervened. Twelve rioters were jailed in default of $300 bail. Later, seventeen women and one man targeted male workers at a locality, continuing the disturbance.
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Htallan
Puitapecemia
Wana
Licen A
Bhp
Bloomer Anniversary Noted for Fifty Years of Marriage
The fiftieth anniversary of D.C. and Amelia Bloomer was celebrated today with guests invited from the east and west. Mrs. Bloomer, famed for originating the Bloomer costume, has long held a national reputation for her innovation.
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Bloomer
Council
D.C
Amelia Bloomer
Yard switchmen meet long into night over demands
Pictssure April 15 reports yard switchmen from several rail lines held a lengthy session centering in the yard here. The committee planned to present grievances including higher wages shorter hours and more experienced men at 9 oclock but did not call on officials until after 11. The strike could involve thousands if ordered with a reply to come tomorrow morning after officials confer.
Senate and House Republicans Meet Over Silver Question
In Silver Hill Washington on April 15 the joint committees of senate and house Republicans met two hours this morning. They disclosed radical differences yet showed effort to harmonize. They could not agree on increasing national bank circulation, which likely lacks house support. A sub-committee of five senators and five representatives will pursue a common ground.
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Washington
Senate
House Republican
House
Arrest for Libel in New York Evening Post Editor
E L Godkin managing editor of the Evening Post was arrested in New York on a charge of criminal libel brought by lawyer Peter Mitchell. Godkin posted bail to await examination.
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New York
E. L. Godkin
The
Evening Post
Peter Mitchell
Godkin
Democrats Sweep Butte Aldermen and Mayor Vote
In Butte on April 14, Democrats secured a sweeping win for seven aldermen and the mayor under Australian law. Only one Republican was elected by a slim three vote margin, with precinct thirty four tossed by the canvassing board, and the city reported a quiet election day.
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Butte Butte
Labor Movements
Inpranapolis reports eight hundred carpenters striking for eight hours and 35 cents per hour in line with a three month old notice. About 100 workers in the city are not involved. Bosses have taken no action to meet demands though some contractors verbally concede.
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Inpranapolis
McCalla to be Court Martialed for Navy Case
The judge advocate general of the navy submits a preliminary report to Secretary Tracy recommending Commander McCalla of the corvette Enterprise for court martial on charges from the recent court of inquiry. Secretary Tracy approves and orders the court to convene in New York next Tuesday under Admiral Harmony. Other officers’ actions remain undecided but Lieutenant Ingersoll may face trial.
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mcCalla
Washioton
Judge Advocate General of the Navy Today
Tracy
Enterprise
Harmony
New York
Ingersoll
Resignation of Burlington official to join Chicago telephone firms
H. B. Stone vice president of the Burlington road has sent in his resignation effective June 1. He leaves the road after a long successful tenure to take a leading position with several Chicago telephone companies and will become president of Chicago and other telephone firms.
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Burlington
Chicago
H. B. Stone
Burlington Road
Stone
Canal lottery draws promise steady liquidation progress
At the Panama Canal lottery drawing Chicourt the liquidator announced that the committee report would soon be published and there could be no arrest of liquidation to form a new company. A firm character board would direct work and inspire confidence. completion of the canal is not deemed impossible.
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Panama Canal
Paris
Chicourt
Committee of
Aoe
Sixth annual convention of working girls' societies opens
The sixth annual convention of the association of working girls' societies opened in New York today with over 800 women present. The afternoon was devoted to reading papers on the societies' purposes as delegates joined from California and other states.
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Working Girls’ Societies
New York
The
Association of Working Girls’ Societies
California
Mississippian Slaying Afterhouse Fire Claims Boy
Governor Stone notified of a brutal assassination in Laurence County. In a stable fire at Jerry Bass’s home a man and his son Charles were shot as they tried to extinguish flames. The boy died and Bass was wounded. The dwelling burned to the ground. No clues. A reward is offered for capture and conviction of the assailants.
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Mississipp Jackson
Mins
Stone
Laurence County
Jerry Bass
Bass
Charles
New Storage Reservoir Plans Pushed by City Council
The council with Mayor Riner discussed a new storage reservoir to equalize water pressure and secure supply. Engineers Mead and Ruger endorsed the plan, urging an earth embankment, concrete bottom, and removal of wood piping for iron to boost gravity pressure. Bids for water piping and land sales were also addressed as the meeting adjourned.
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Engineer Mead
Mead
Bond
Ruger
Prof
Mr. Ruger
Jenks
Real estate notes on Cheyenne growth and transfers
The storm slows deals as weather limits outside viewing and office work. Rees Co idler and B Langridge from Denver pursue oil brick venture and company setup. Briggs of Denver and Park of Ogden eye Cheyenne investment and offices. Merritt Co. plans a Louis Locker real estate office. Transfers include Smith to Burnham 46 lots Capitol Hill $4600 and Smith to Carper 46 lots Capitol Hill $3500. Deeds record 160 acres to Patton and 437 acre desert land patent to Inele Eno. 86 acre homestead patent to Louis Fay.
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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 A L Snyder Seeks Cheyenne Phone Link
La Grange editor A L Snyder of the La Grange Gazette plans to establish telephone connection with Cheyenne. He notes La Grange is 50 miles north, already 25 miles served, and envisions using wire fences to extend the line. The town lies in the Horse Creek valley with a promising 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 Senator Seating
Washington dispatch reports the Senate will vote on seating for Montana’s two U S senators amid ongoing arguments over the silver bill. In other news New Orleans faces a potential major flood threat as waters rise.
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Senate
Montana
Delay of the Tariff Bill Reported to House
Washington April 16 It was understood yesterday that the tariff bill would be reported to the house at noon today but three matters remain unsettled delaying the report Sugar men are present and heard by republican members in secret session Rumors of changes in sugar carpet wools are discussed Chairman McKinley says the bill will be reported tomorrow
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Bond
Electric Light Company
Tenth
House Streets
Nineteenth Streets
Warren Avenue
Twenty-fifth Street
Thames
Twenty-fifth Streets
Hebard
Jenks
Engineer Mead
Roger
Denver
Mead
Washimpton
House
McKinley
Republican protest urges sugar cuts and wool duty hike
A signed protest from sixteen Republican representatives challenges the sugar and wool tariffs. They urge a 25 percent sugar cut and a duty rise on low grade carpets from 2 percent to 39-10 cents a pound. Manufacturers warn price hikes could shut 4,000 looms and idle 30,000 workers.
Flood Threatloom at New Orleans and Mississippi Rise
Reports say the Mississippi river has risen fifteen points in twenty four hours from Vicksburg to Baton Rouge. Nita crevasse widens water in Atchafalaya rises. four new Bayou de Gleuse breaks. Yellow Bayou levee near Turners Bayou failing. water covers two miles. Illinois Central tracks flooded for twenty miles. Pontchatoula crews reinforce weak points. Deer flee swamps toward farms. ten to fifteen deer killed daily.
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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 Report From Portaperenta and Boston
Wool market steady in Portaperenta with Montana territorial at 16 3 16s and 12 1 2 cents. Boston shows firm demand for territorial wools with fine at 16 58c, fine medium 53 55c, medium 50 52c. Texas and California wools quiet. Oregon small lots, best eastern at 18 1 ye.
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Portaperenta
Montana
Territorial
Boston
Texas
California
Oregon
Power of Revision Kinds Presbyteries Vote
In New York on April 15 the Independent reports returns from 126 Presbyteries with eighty-two favoring revision and eighty awaiting hearing. The vote is estimated to reach nearly two-thirds in favor of revision.
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New York
the Independent
A Heavy Failure at Detroit Steel and Spring
The Detroit Steel and Spring Co. the nation’s largest in its field suspended payment with liabilities near 100000 and nominal assets. A month earlier it faced straits and filed a chattel mortgage to protect creditors. The works will not be closed and production continues.
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Detaorr
Detroit Steel and Spring Company
Tts
United States
Murder in Mapisonville Ends Tragedy Over Money Motive
Captain John Richardson and his wife were found murdered at their country home near Mapisonville Texas on Sunday. Police say robbery likely drove the crime but no suspects or clues are available. The quiet town reels from the shocking double slaying.
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Mapisonville
Tex
John Richardson
Here
Robery
Trains Collide in Mexico Missouri Aboard Vestibule Fireman Killed
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 hurt.
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Chicago and Alton
Mexico
Howard
Honors to Pickett Named for Big Horn County Leader
Citizens of Bonanza Big Horn County Wyoming hold a meeting to honor Hon W D Pickett for aiding formation of Big Horn County. They plan a public reception on May 19 1890 and urge regional newspapers to publish the resolutions praising his work.
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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 Shocks Congress in April
Washington observers describe an air of sadness as the House convenes after Rep Randall's death. Black drapes and floral designs adorn his seat while prayers honor the longtime congressman. A Senate committee is named to attend the funeral and the chamber adjourns.
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Washington
Randall
O'Neill
Pennsylvania
House
Senate
J. G. Butler
Depew At Vassar Sparks Wit From Student Body
A crowd at Vassar College heard Chauncey Depew address popular quotation that 400 to 500 girls make the hardest audience in the nation. Miss Sanders escorted him to the platform and joked about keeping pace as she wore her first train. The exchange drew laughs as Depew quipped he would slow up to avoid breaking it.
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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
Shrill Interruption at Trinity Service Sparks Scene
A Sunday service at old Trinity drew a crowded congregation as two wealthy society ladies conducted themselves with solemn faces during the psalter. An operatic miscue of Let me never be confounded led to a muffled but stinging quip about frying in butter, provoking horror from Mr. Dix and causing one lady to be borne from the church in obvious distress as observers reacted with amusement and anger.
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Old Trinity
N. Y
Mr. Dix
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