First Inter State Commerce Report Published
The first annual report of the Inter-State Commerce Commission outlines basic conclusions on railroad and waterway practices, the scope of the act, temporary orders, and the need for uniform classifications. It notes benefits from the law, calls for growth, and urges Congress to decide on water transport and express business coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Spiers
Congress
Louisville & Nashville
Theountry
Souaney
Commission
Fidelity Bank President Alleges Harper Lied About Wheat Deal
Briggs Swift president of the Fidelity Bank testified that Harper denied involvement in the wheat deal during January and again by letter. He described encroaching public suspicion and a later corroboration by Richard Smith of the Gazette. Witnesses detailed travel and transfers connected to Harper including $600000 and a New York draft of $300000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briggs Swift
Fidelity Bank
Harper
Cincinnati
Swift
Richard Smith
Gazette
Smith
Chicago
Wilshire
Cumminsville
J. H. Stewart
E. L. Harper
J. H. Waters
New York
Comimercis National Bank
First Mormon Convicted Under Edmunds Law Freed
The release of Roger Clawson, once sentenced to three years for polygamy, sparks Mormon reaction in Larr Langerry Utah. The case hinged on a missing witness Mrs Clawson No 2, prompting a retrial and a later conviction of Cianaca. An appeal failed as the U.S. and territorial courts upheld the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Larr Langerry
U.T
Roger Clawson
Clawson
Mra
Territorial
United States Supreme Courts
Leprosy in the Northwest Two Norwegian cases near Ramsey Minnesota
Two cases of leprosy of a loathsome form were found near Ramsey Minnesota. Both men are Norwegian heads of families, one in Otter Tail County and the other in Wilkin County. They worked as fishermen before leaving Norway and lived mainly on fish, which they blame for the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsay
Minn
Otter Tail
Wilkin County
Norway
Sadi Carnot Elected President of the Republic
The French National Congress elects Sadi Carnot as President, receiving 600 votes. The assembly, opened by M La Royer, faced debates over authority as ballots proceeded from 2:15 to 4:15 pm. Carnot's rivals, including Ferry and Freycinet, receive votes, with Carnot leading in the first ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veesuries
D. Sadi-Carnot
M. Sadi-Carnot
la Republique
M. de Freycinet
M. Ferry
M. Sedi-Carnot
Grevy
M la Royer
Senate
National Assembly
Michelin
M. Paul de Cassagnac
M Gautier
le Royer
M. Michelin
M. Sadi-Caxnot
General Saussier
M. du Freycinet
General Appert
M. Brisson
President Grevy
Chamber
M. Floquet
Chamber of Deputies
M. Grevy
Avenue ’Tenn
Marie-Francois Sadi-Carnot
Landes
Joint Council of Judges
Auren
Selne Interieure
Seine
M. Carnot
Ferry
Cats Sent From Kansas Towns to Hugo to Battle Rats
J M Humphrey of Belle Plaine Kansas recruited and shipped 250 cats from his town 300 from Mulvane and 100 from Mount Hope to Hugo Colorado to curb a rat plague. He plans to continue sending cats until a thousand are sent as residents suffer losses from rodents and damp weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo
Col
Wicmra
Kan
J. M Humphrey
Belle Plaine
Humphrey
Mulvane
Mount Hope
Wichita
San Francisco Eyes Next National Democratic Convention
San Francisco officials report $20,000 pledged to host the next Democratic convention with 21 National Executive Committee letters favorable. In New York Henry George supporters push for a United Labor presidential ticket with local candidate nominations. In Darlington County, 19 year old John Edwards shot at his father during a family dispute, wounding his sister and lightly injuring his father before arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Henry George
New York
Barnea
The
Land and Labor Club
United Labor
Darlington County
John Edwards
Fred Eawarda
Milwaukee Strike Nears End as Workers Return to Jobs
The maltatars' strike in Milwaukee is nearly finished as the local union permits members to seek work elsewhere. Many have been reinstated and seem to have renounced the union, signaling a close to the labor dispute. New York delegates for the peace conference are named by Mayor Hewitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Milwiveee
Maltatars
Aumber
New York
Hewitt
State
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Nevada
Colorado
New
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Steeenee
Mississippi
Onssouri
Enon
West Virginia
Wisconsin
North Carolina
Iowa
Murderer Coughlin Found Guilty in Halligan Case
Coughlin, linked to companion of "Blinky" Morgan, was found guilty Friday in the murder of Detective Halligan. The report notes a serious fire in Kansas and details of property loss in Carlin House and four other buildings in Keene, Kansas, with damages totalling $15,000 and a $5,000 resurfacing. Additional bulletins indicate Hurley, Wisconsin faces peril with no full details available yet.
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Coughlin
Gail Gaunty
Ravenma
Dea
John Coughlin
Blinky” Morgan
Halligan
Kansas
Keenet
Kan
Carlin
Well-Known Oarsman Crowns Farewell and Retreats from Aquatics
Melbourne dispatch reports William Beach of Dapto New South Wales has resigned the world rowing title and retired from aquatics. Beach born 1853 in Adileston Surrey, England, later settled in Australia. The article notes his past as ferryman and a 22 minute 15 second 3 mile 33 yard race for the French Punch trophy leading to his retirement. Hanlan has challenged Kemp following Beach’s departure.
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Loxpox
Melbourne
Beach
Carsman
Hanlan
Kemp
William Beach
Dapto
New South Wales
Adileston
Surrey
England
Australia
Hoe
Delfeating Rush
Laycock
Trickett
Paramatta River
Outridgeta
Beachs World Sculling Titles Chronicle Enduring Record
The narrative reviews Charles Beach’s career from 1855 to 1886 including victories over T Clifford Ned Hanlon Neil Matterson Jake Gaudaur and Wallace Ross. It notes wins on Australian and Thames courses with stakes from 1 000 to 5 000 and multiple world championship claims.
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Cember
T. Clifford
Beach
Trickett
Australia
Paramatta
Ned Hanlon
Neil Matterson
England
Thames
Jake Gaudaur
Wallace Ross
Hanlan
Chicago Banks Deny Rumors of Broad Bank Harms
Chicago reports deny widespread danger to local banks amid Wall Street rumors. Dispatches from New York claim fears ashore, yet Chicago banks show strong reserves and high loan demand. Investigations identify no specific banks in distress. several cited names unclear.
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New York
Chicago
Wall Street
Dasa
Lincoln Officials Gain Immediate Liberty for Lincoln Prisoners
Attorney General Garland ordered the release of municipal officers of Lincoln Nebraska held in Omaha jail after a deputy U S marshal detainer. The decision ends the need for a writ of habeas corpus and shifts the case to December 12 for rebriefing on the rule.
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Washmeron
Paddock
McShane
Lambertson
Garland
Lincoln
Neb
Omaha
United States
Caad
National Law-Makers and New Congress Faces
A tabulated report outlines the Fifty first Congress party balance in the Senate and House, noting Democratic gains, contested seats, and key appointments. Republican resistance centers on oaths and certain senators, while White House messaging and cabinet preparation unfold ahead of a December session.
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Congress
Wisamerox
Washington
House
Senate
John J. Ingalls
Kansas
Dea
Alabama
Miasouri
Nebraska
Califo
Colorado
N. Hampshire
Connecticut
New Jersey
Delaware
New York
Florida
Carolina
Kentucky
Tennessee
Louisiana
Texas
Maine
Vermont
Maryland
Massachusetts
Virginia
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Mississippi
David
Turpie
Harrison
Indiana
Daniel B. Lucas
West Virginia
Charles J. Faulkner
Martinaburg
Special items from a bustling news page
The year’s cotton crop is pegged at 6 480 000 bales. A severe gale hits Britain’s northern coast. Archbishop Daniel McGettigan of Armagh dies. Fire at Kirkham & Olmstead block in Springfield Maia causes 100 060 loss. Prince Bismarck to resign as Landrath of Naugard. Lord Salisbury denies Bradlaugh charges. Jake Simons hanged in Mount Pleasant Ohio for murder. Massachusetts fishing employ 15 435 with a heavy immigrant share. Rail freight rates war boosts Fast-bound lines earnings. Fargo County fund supports enforcing prohibition. Denver coroner C K McHatten dies from laudanum. Illinois horticultural society to meet December 13–15 at Princeton. Two men injure hotel proprietor at Eris PA and steal money. Soliet iron workers strike after foreman’s discharge. Indian Inspector Pearson yearly report may allege misdeeds at Sisseton Agency.
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Great Britain
Daniel McGettigan
Armagh
Ireland
Springfield
Maia
Kirkham & Olmstead
Prince Bismarck
Landrath of
Naugard
Lord Swisbury
Bradlaugh
Trafalgar Square
Jake Simons
Mount Pleasant
8. C
Mike Piottkin
Massachusetts
Sweden
Casa County
C. T
Fargo
C. K. McHatten
Denver
Col
Pythias
Diinols State Horticultural Society
Princeton
Bureau County
Bt Cloud Hotel
Eris
William Jones
Soliet
Witness Breaks Alibi in Arensdorf Murder Trial
Key witness Byron Webster testifies he was at the Shepherd saloon from around 10 pm until the fatal shot, placing John Arensdorf away from the scene. Dozens of witnesses contradicted defense claims as the trial nears its climax.
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Biovx
Crry
John Arensdarf
George C. Haddock
Byron ‘Webster
Dubuque
United States
Arenadorf
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Leprosy
Bomie
French National Congress
VE. Badi-Carnot
Jules Grevy
Versailles
Sadi-Carnot
Carnegie, Dorman B. Eaton
Morris K Jessup
Charles Nordhoff
Hurley
Wis
Milwauxex
Iwilliam Beach
Mr. Garland
National
Contentee
McDuffy
Bae
Felton
Lynch
Vandever
Orthington
Post
Titanis
Arizona
New Mexico
Dakota
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
Waasmneton
Cauca
Mesara Hearst
Blodgett
Faulkner
Hearst
Jones
Cleo
Conese
Baentey
Treasury
Hia
Tweedale
Whitney
Dickinson
Don Mi Dickimson
BonswTon, Pa
Oyes
Crrr
Speschly
Buarxrap
Wadham
Soros
Canada
Garnett
Rages Park
Guepx
Ont
Baird
Waza
Cutting
City of Mexico
Mex Lco
Nac Etonai
Bam Antonio
Tex
Broomington
Broommctoux, Tl
William E. I Wolcott
George Kurts
Wolcott
Arensdorf
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