NEW LAND LAWS FOR IRRIGATION DISTRICTS
The Government plans to create irrigation districts in arid lands and allow states to take lands and issue bonds for reservoirs and canals. Congressman Springer introduces a measure to reclaim arid lands under homestead laws, outlining district surveying, land cedures to states, bond issuance, and commission oversight to fund and manage irrigation projects and settlement.
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Congressman Springer
Great West
Stewart
Major Powell
Congress
Springer
United States
Secretary of the Interior
General Land Office
Washington
Surveyors-General
Titer Jor
Turty Diye
Territon
le Donuw
San Franchco
Salt Lake City
Helena
Denver
Kansas City
Saint Louis
Chicago
Wiehington City
New York City
Meee
Ske
Irrigation Commission
Fire tragedy at old St Ignatius church on Market Street
An old woman, Mrs Copeland, died after a collapse at the old St Ignatius church building opposite the Baldwin hotel. Mrs Evans suffered severe injuries while attempting to rescue her. Two firemen were badly hurt after falling from a ladder as the fire crews fought the blaze. The upper floors housed roomen and offices with stores below on Market Street.
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Han Paancinno
Dee
St. Ignatius Church
Market Street
Baldwin Hotel
Rooners
Mise Copeland
Evans
Tragic Attic Fire Reaches Four In Same Family
A deadly blaze in a crowded attic room left Miss Crowell, Miss Copeland, and Ida missing or dead and Mrs Elizabeth Evans overcome by smoke. Captain Lees and Fireman Logan led rescues as others, including Mrs Crowell and her son, were overcome. Logan later recovered and the loss is estimated at 40000 dollars covered by insurance.
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Miss Crowell
Abe
Ida
Crowell
Miss Copeland
Elizabeth Evans
Captain Lees
Logan
Policeman Williams
Lynching of Eight Negroes Stuns Barnwell
A Chicago Times report from Columbia, S C describes a mob of about 300 masked men seizing the Barnwell jail, freeing eight sleeping Black inmates, and executing them with gunfire in an unprecedented morning massacre. The piece cites prior killings and a pattern of racial violence, noting public outrage and unanswered questions about arrests or justice.
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CuiGaco
Chicago Times
Columbia
S.C
Barnwell
Yorkville
Robert D. Aldrich
Mike Bowen
G. D. Sales
Wm. D. McNabe
James Jenkins
J. J. Hefferman
Cooer
James Brown
Fishpond
Martin
Robert Martin
Mil
Guteis
Mulferuar ii
Barnell Jate
Prohibition Proclamations Call for Enforcing Laws
Governor Godell issued four proclamations blaming failures to enforce prohibitory laws. He urged municipal and other officers and law abiding citizens to use their best efforts to secure enforcement across the state.
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Coxcomy
Godell
Chinese Swindler Arrests Stir City Rumors
A Chinese merchant named Dee aBeeChu Fong is accused of swindling multiple individuals including Chinese, Jewish, and Christian residents. Local authorities are investigating reports of theft and deception across commerce districts.
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Your
Dee
aBeeChu Fong
Murder Most Foul Near Mount Vernon murder by a farmer
A hooded farmer William Major killed his wife, daughter, and granddaughter two miles north of Mount Vernon in a brutal nighttime attack. Major, about 10 years old in Romeo, later killed himself after leaving a note about $150 to share with his son. Mrs Major survived briefly. both other victims died instantly. Neighbors and searchers hunted for Major as the boy alerted authorities.
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Roonesike
Mich
Mount Vernon
William Major
Major
Romeo
Depew
Brandon
A Rail Disaster on Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
A terrible morning wreck two miles south of White Sulphur Springs on the Chesapeake and Ohio line left the track at 7 20. A vestibule train derailed, overturning six cars. eleven killed, about twenty five injured. The smoking car was telescoped. the conductor survived with severe injuries.
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Cuarceston
D. C
Chesapeake and Ohio Road
White Sulphur Springs
Jarvis
United States
Mob Sues Leader and Followers for Damages
Mrs. Margaret Edwards and her husband Alonzo Edwards sue D. B. Tilton and forty five mob followers for 25000 dollars claiming injuries from being strung up by a mob last summer while suspected of murder and concealing Sadie Bloomer’s remains. The child was found unharmed on a neighbor’s doorstep.
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Esperano, Kas
Marigaret Edwards
Alonzo Edwards
Sadie Bloomer
D. B.tilton
Montane Legislaviere in Court in Helena
In Helena Montana on December 28 Roberts a legislature member faced Kenny state auditor as the case was argued and taken under advisement by the court. The central issue concerns the authority of the canvassing board and the validity of certificates of election issued by that board.
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Montane Legislaviere
Helena
Mont
Roberts
Kenny
Colored Mem Aroused Urges State Convention in Columbia
Prominent colored men of Charleston and vicinity issue a call to South Carolinians recounting eight murders at Barnwell and urging colored people to send representatives to a convention in Columbia on January 2. The aim is to outline a plan to enforce the law and preserve order.
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Cusutherox
S.C
Charleston
South Carolin
Barnwell
Columbia
Failures in New York and U S rise in year 1889 reports
The report shows 11 719 business failures in the United States for the year 1889 with liabilities of 14 700 000 and assets of 9 700 000. This marks the largest number of failures and liabilities in the past five years. The rise in failures from 1888 to 1889 averaged 1 132 cases with liabilities around 20 117 085 and assets about 3 0 555.
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N. New York
Dec
Bradetreat
United States
Isaac Phil Reports Randall Very Low In House
Colwinbur Q., special saga: Isaac Phil of Washington, intimate friend of Samuel J. Randall, reports the latter very low and the chances are he will never resume his seat in the House of Representatives.
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Hurdall
Wasmisaroax
Colwinbur
Isaac Phil
Washington
Samuel J. Randall
House of Representatives
Jackson Accepis: Loxwon Bec Jackson Accepts Sullivan Challenge
Jackson, the colored pugilist, has cabled his acceptance of the Sullivan challenge to the California Athletic Club.
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Jackson
Loxwon, Bec
Jo —Jackson
Sullivan
The
Ulifornie Athletle Club
Various 19th Century News Items From Across Regions
A roundup of brief notices reports several deaths including General Longstreet's wife and musician Kenry Motten haver in Brooklyn. influenza cases rise in Sauina and Montreall with multiple deaths. Patrolman Timothy J. Golden dies amid la grippe. Barnwell lynching reward offered. Pinkerton detectives head toward Watson mining town amid strikes. influenza statistics grow with rising laryngitis and lung inflammation. Cleveland hosts a National Temperance Union meeting January 22. Montreal hints at new fishing accord talks with the United States to extend modus vivendi.
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New Yor
Ariastaa
Longstreet
New York
Kenry Motten‘haver
Brooklyn
Sauina
Kan
City of Mexico
San Salvador
Montreale
Timothy J. Golden
la Grippe
Ile
Cotumata
U. C
Richardson
Barnwell
Altoona
Pinkerton
Watson
Punxsutawney
Bertin
Clevetann
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Cleveland
Monttreal
Rurette
Parnell Denies Co-Respondent Notice in O'Shea Suit
Parnell says he received no notice of being made co respondent in Captain O'Shea's divorce suit and states he lived at O'Shea's Eltham house since 1880. He claims Houston, secretary of the Loyal and Patriotic Union, urged the divorce action to reduce damages in Parnell's libel suit against James.
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Parnell
Freeman's ‘Journal
Captain O'Shea
Eltham
O'Shea
Houston
Loyal and Patriotic Union
7Ames
London
Freeman's Journal
Socialist Trial Ends with Acquittals in Exserveen
The trial of ninety-one socialists accused of joining a secret society and conspiring to disturb public order concluded. Deputies Bebel Grillenberger and Schumacher plus forty four others were acquitted. Deputy Harm received six months imprisonment. Several citizens were sentenced to periods from fourteen days to five months.
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Exserveen
Ger
Bebel
Grillenberger
Schumacher
Harm
Inner Life of Jefferson Davis lecture in New Orleans
T W Caskey spoke at the Christian church on Jefferson Davis noting a fifty year acquaintance. He argued history repeats and likened Jesus Christ’s life to Davis. Houston challenges Parnell over O’Shea divorce claim, saying he knew nothing of the action until newspapers.
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New Orleans
Kayone
Bonham, Tex
T. W. Caskey
The
Christian Church
Jefferson Davis
Caskey
Davis
Jesus Christ
No Conflict at Oklahoma Municipal Election
The anticipated clash around Oklahoma's mayor ordered election did not occur. A U S marshal visited the mayor and secured a peaceful recall of the proclamation calling for the election.
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Oklahoma
Oklanoma
Dec
United States
Grand Old Man Receives Birthday Thanks from Public
Longtime public figure thanks contributors for birthday gifts and public esteem. He pledges to remain vigilant and avoid errors in his parliamentary service as observers note steady support across communities. The era’s close attention to his labor marks ongoing public interest. A separate report notes a building collapse on Thirteenth Street and Washington Avenue. The Academos of Music project suffered a fall of a structure to three stories with minor injuries to one worker.
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Losxpox
Jo Gladtone
Thirteenth Street
Washington Avenue
Who Dressed Heel Committen In New York Morning Meeting
In New York this morning a committee meeting addressed export cattle issues. J C Eastman stated interstate law curtailed estimates affecting the cattle trade to evade the law. Some car companies shared mileage with shippers, effectively cutting rates. Cattle exports rose by about 40 000 head this year and are expected to rise again next year.
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New York
Dee
Wests Committee
Mente
J.C Eastman
Lnter
A Mowing Maton New Year Dev Challenge Row
Joe Edward Hanlan replies to the challenge of Jake Gandaur and vows to row for a front stake of 2000 to 1008 at an event before heat in July. Eelewvee notes water conditions to Referee Wills.
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Dev
Joe
Edward Hanlan
Jake Gandaur
Gandaur
Eelewvee
Wills
The Race War and Great Snow Storm Folio
A Dec weather bulletin from St Paul reports a violent Saturday storm sweeping across the region. Blizzard conditions in Huron and Duluth caused heavy snow, with winds up to fifty miles per hour and six foot drifts delaying trains and blocking streetcars. The broad text notes deadly racial violence and widespread disruption though details read as rumor.
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St. Paul
Huron
Duluth
Barnwell Lynching Inquest Details Mass Ne gro Killings
The coroner's inquest at Barnwell into the deaths of eight lynched African Americans reveals grisly gunshot wounds and victims tied to roadside trees. Jury cites unknown assailants as cause of death. Families move bodies. town offers coffins but no burial. Remaining community members plan to leave, denying retaliation.
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Henry Furz
Peter Bell
Harrison Schon
Rafe Norrall
Judge Jones
Robert Phoenix
Ripley Johnson
Mitchell Adams
Maryland Democrats oppose Australian ballot reform in state
A Maryland political clash over Australian ballot reform features Democratic editors and Senator A P Gorman opposing the law. Gorman cites immigration, bribery risk, and weakened majorities as dangers, while noting reflected failures in Boston and Montague. A separate note reports a gas explosion at a two story brick building near Elysian Fields and Victoria streets, with two bulldogs killed and six people buried.
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Maryland
Mont
Baltimory
United States
A. P. Gorman
General Assembly
Gorman
Democratic Party
Boston
Mootata
Koveer
von Orlemims
New Onneass
Elysian Elds
Vietors
Dr Peters in Good Health Reported by Avruase Zeitung
Knunix Dee letters dated December 6 reference a communication from Dr Peters stating he is in good health and spirits and expresses sadness at reports of his death.
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Dr. Peters
Knunix
Dee
Avruase Zeitung
Peters
Holiday clearance at Hunt's drug store offers remaining goods
Hunt's drug store advertises a holiday sale with a few remaining items at deep discounts. The notice touts substantial reductions on select merchandise as customers rush to snag final deals before stock empties.
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Hunt's
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Pam
8. C
Chespeake & Ohio Railroad
ED Waits
South Carolina
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