Wheat deals tie Irwin Green to Harper and Chicago brokers
Testimony details large wheat purchases by Irwin Green & Co for J. W. Hoyt with drafts and letters from Fidelity National Bank evidencing funds on deposit. Witness states no direct transactions with Harper. funds appear routed through brokers Eckert & Co and Kershaw & Co with about 1.3 million in endorsed checks and a $700,000 Fidelity credit for Irwin Green.
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Advic
Irtvin, Greet & Co
Kershaw &'Co
Chicago
Jnge National Bank
Fidelity National Bank
Fidelity Bank
Irwin, Green, & Co
Harper
Eckert
Wilshire, Eckert, & Co
Cincinnati
Kershaw & Co
Kershaw
Amouitin Bank
Jd. W. Wilshire
J. W. Wilshire
Wilshire, Eckert& Co
E. L. Harper
Terrific Battle on Cherokee River Frontier
Fort Smith Arkansas dispatch reports a dramatic clash as Marshals Frank Dalton and J B Cale crossed into the Cherokee Nation to arrest a horse thief and whisky peddler named Smith. In ensuing gunfight Dalton was mortally wounded, Cole killed Smith, Dixon shot in the shoulder, and Dalton finished off by Lowrey who fled as authorities closed in. Dixon imprisoned, Lowrey at large, Smith dead, and marshal force in pursuit.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Depuy
Frank
Dalton
J.B. Cale
Smith
Geis
Dale
Formith
Cole
Dixon
Lowrey
Dadon
United States
Cap
Trial of Most bist Hearings and Witness Testimony
The Frederick Harting trial proceeded with witnesses recounting Most bist remarks in a crowded court. Rosen and Stephen testified they heard Most defend anarchy and criticize Powderly and George for steering the Knights of Labor toward anarchist aims.
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Most
Frederick
Harting
Volks
Gary
Grinnell
Chicago
Powderly
George
Knights of Labor
Istavis Stephen
Biegfred
Rosen
Indemnity Revocations and Railroad Land Grants Debate
Washington notes Secretary Lae imar’s upcoming annual report on railroad land grants. The account discusses Congressional grants exceeding state sizes, indemnity withdrawals, and later revocations to restore 21,323,400 acres to public lands.
Nov 23 News Wire Brief
Fragmentary text reports a local news item dated November 23 involving W. Be Oren. Further details are unreadable in the OCR snippet.
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Came
W. Be Oren
Dartmouth Senior Class Faces Disruption Threat
Hanover N H Nov 30 There is trouble brewing among the Dartmouth College senior class over class day officers and social standing. The minority, angered at democratic aims and lack of means, claims they will disrupt or abolish class day while paying no tax. the majority and faculty back peaceful exercises with strict discipline for misbehavior.
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Hanover
N. H
Periong
Dartmouth
Bohund
Freight Trains Collide Killing Five Near Pittsburgh
Multiple freight train crash on the Wheeling division results in three dead and five injured. Other reports note a punishment for forgers in Lancaster South Carolina and various local incidents including a trailed body found near Brookfield Missouri and a statue unveiling in Cincinnati.
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Government ‘Canal
Keokuk
Iowa
Nova Scotia
Flehery “Commission
George Gould
New York
San Francisco
Pacific Mail
Brookfield
Chester
Togetler
Eas
Highth
Race Streets
Cincinney
Ont Rata B
Arensdorf murder case cross examination continues
Sioux City dispatch reports morning session in the Arensdorf murder case with witness Granda admitting he was with Bismarck the night of the murder and drinking. numerous witnesses examined on minor defense points and to impeach Benjamin Josephson’s character. last witness John Arensdorf testified, detailing statements and travel on the murder night.
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Arensdorf
Sioux City
Granda
Bismarck
Arenadorf
Albi
Benjamin Josephson
Hia
John Arensdorf
Las
Feaddock
Junk’s
Shephard’s
Harper trial reveals 20 million bushels wheat tied to cover loss
Testimony shows J W Wilshire purchased about 20 000 000 bushels of wheat in Chicago for Harper. Loss from the market crash ranged 3 000 000 to 4 000 000 dollars. Wilshire deposit checks totaling 395 000 with Fidelity and First National Bank while Harper ensured protection. Witnesses link Harper to funds from Fidelity and loans to him to create fictitious credit.
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Fidelity
Cincinnati
Harper
J. W
Wilshire
Chicago
First National Bank
Mérchanta’ Bank
Fidélity Bank
A. L
Gahr
Harpers
Inlaw
Kershaw
Hoyt
American National Bank
First National
Phillips to Lamar Kansas City Letter Denies Appointmen t Rumor
Judge Phillips denies reports he sought the land commissioner post. He explains rumors began near his home and states he would not accept the office without consent, preferring a judiciary path. He notes patriotism and duty as guiding values in the decision. Transcontinental association formation follows in Chicago with officials agreeing on a charter.
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Phillips
Lamar
Kansas
Sparks
L. Q
New York
Washington
Weny Aly
Panauie Ipb
Pension tariff debate spurs interviews with 208 congressmen
Washington reports a plan to publish two series of interviews with 208 members of Congress on pension questions, tariff reduction, surplus revenue, and the postal telegraph. Democrats mostly back surplus cuts and tax relief while Republicans split on free trade and government telegraph policy, all signaling prep for a summer debate.
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Washington
Phe
Boel
Congress
Carlisle
Morrisom
Randall
McAiley
Stahbenecker
Wilkins
Merriman
Lawler
Northwestern
Whitthorne
Tennessee
Didithe Postal ET Oetem
Postal
Thomas
Minois
Nevada
Src
Cleveland
The
West
Gray
Vilas
Black
Stevenson
Blanchard
Louisiana
Voorhees
Blaine
Ohio
Sherman
Cannon
Illinois
New York
Sharp case stirs Albany judges over press reaction
In Albany New York Judges Ruger and Bark expressed curiosity about newspaper reactions to the Sharp decision. They declined to discuss the ruling and recalled receiving letters and threats amid coverage.
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Albany
Courts. of Appeals
Ruger
Orie
Sharp
Woraf
Chicago and Alton road talks spark transit excitement
Fragmentary report notes communication to Burlington road and a proposed link causing excitement among travelers and the public about western routes. Details are incomplete and unclear in the surviving text.
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Ouicago
Chicago
Alton
Road-Textey Genta
Burlington
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