Kansas dispatches report wreck and crime across towns
A Minneapolis dispatch notes wheat in good condition, a Kansas Central railroad wreck near Holton injuring Engineer McSheeny and Brakeman Richards, and rail service delays due to flood. Elk and Delaware counties see higher prices, Leavenworth crime includes safe blows and a river flood shuts paper mill. investigations into murder, theft, and a jail confession unfold amid weather and immigration boosts.
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Minneapolis
Holton Dispatch
Kansas Central Division
Union Pacific Railway
McSheeny
Richards
Kansas Central
Valley Falls
Elk
Delaware
Christian Science
Leavensworth
Wnnderstood
Elijah Moore
Emporia
Moore
Jake Johnson
Chase County
D. O. Jones
Willie
Edith
Manas
Hughes
Alfred "Hughes
Willie Jones
Alfred
Lucavenworth
Committee of Citizens and Coal Miners
Board of Trade
Carr
Leavenworth
Gould
Cottonwooil Falls
James
George A. Greene
Philadelphia
Lawrence
Kaukas
Kansas
Great Solomon Valley
Ottawa
Wichita Dispatch
Elen Warner
Othiers
Es Moines
Othe Scribner
Territorial Statehood Bid Faces Congressional Hurdles
Washington dispatch reports the house committee on territories approved Chairman Springer's omnibus bill to form constitutions and state governments for Dakota Montana Washington Territory and New Mexico. Delegates chosen by population will convene in September and draft constitutions, with paths to statehood and Senate representation outlined. Funding provided for conventions and schools, plus land allocations for public buildings schools and colleges.
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Washington Dispatch
House Committee On’ Territories
Springer
Dakota
Montana
Washington
Territory
New Mexico
United States
House of Representatives
New States
School of Mines
Congress
Montezuma
New
Tacoma
Cyclone Ravages Mt Vernon Illinois Town
A devastating cyclone hit Mt Vernon Illinois yesterday at 5 pm destroying nearly 300 residences and businesses. It killed thirty five people and injured many more as walls fell and fires broke out. The storm leveled the courthouse and churches, ripped through Burton and Washington streets, and left about 500000 dollars in property damage with extensive debris and aid solicitations underway.
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Mt. Vernon
Ill
Supreme Court
Louisville &Nashville
Court House
Washingcton Street
Evans
Louisville & Nashville
Burton
Sam
Omaha Reservation Lands Sold and Payment Status 1887
Washington dispatch reports the Central Land Office on Omaha Indians lands sold through December 31, 1887 totaling 49 680.59 acres with $154 654.61 paid to the treasury and $4 108.06 in interest unpaid. The August 2 1886 act extends payments to June 29 1888 for early purchasers and August 2 to others with annual interest due. no principal until June 29 or August 9 1888 and no steps were taken to collect unpaid interest or recover lands sold.
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Centaral Land Office
Treasury
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Phus
Manderson Bill Aims Federal Aid for Soldiers Homes
Senator Manderson prepares a bill to be introduced proposing federal aid for state soldiers homes. States with union veterans homes include Nebraska Iowa Connecticut Vermont Massachusetts New York and others. The National Homes board urged support to assist state homes and admit eligible inmates. The measure would grant $100 annually per inmate entitled to national homes, covering state home support.
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Washington
Manderson
Nebraska
Iowa
Connecticut
Vermont
Massachusetts
New York
The
National Homes
Westminster Duke Breathes Costs Nation One Dollar
A commentator notes the Duke of Westminster costs the country about one dollar per breath, equating his income to roughly fifty dollars per minute. The remark frames wealth impact in rapid, provocative terms.
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Duke of Westminster
Strike settlement proposals reach readers in 1888 circulars
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad officials and Pamapenpeta line makers exchange letters seeking to end the Reading Coal and Iron strike. W T Lewis requests immediate resumption of work with wage talks and non-discrimination. Austin Corbin replies that no one will be punished for striking and that wages will align with major coal firms while remaining at the current $2.50 basis until agreed otherwise. Senator Hoar noted for his many college titles.
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Philadelphia
Austin Corbin
Wixvior Horst
Pamapenpara
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Company
de Rirons
Reading Coal and Iron Company
Taswork
Civis
Delaware,Lackawanna_and Western
Delaware and Hudson
Lehigh Valley
Lehigh, Coal, and Navigation Company
Lehigh and , Lackawanna Company
AusTity Corbin
Capitol Notes and State Affairs Summary
Senator Spooner favors a public building at Sioux City Iowa costing 50000 dollars. The pensions committee backs raising monthly pensions to thirty dollars. A bill to retire Gen Alfred Pleasanton and Gen William Waverill was favorably reported in the Senate. Kansas southern and western boundary extension bill advances. A St Louis telegram celebrates Cleveland era and Democratic principles. Democratic congressional committee meets with officers and sets monthly sessions. Fort Robinson Nebraska extension requires 2500 dollars, with board findings on abandoned properties. Indian affairs panel favors extending loan payback for Omaha reservation purchases.
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National Capitol
Spooner
Sioux City
House Committee On Pensions
Senate
Alfred Pleasanton
Cavalry
William Waverill
Platt
Committee On Territories
Kansas
Francis
St. Louis
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Kenia
Hearst
Blackburn
Jones
Alabama
Shively
Indiana
Jonés
Congressional Committee
Secretary of War
War Department
Fort Robinson
Nebraska
Endicott
John G.sechter
Sechter
McShane
Committee On Indian Affairs
House
Secretary of the Interior
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John Omicer
Kansas City
Merriam
Fred Striker
Manphin
Squire Jessup
Olathe
Charles Turner
Abilene
Turner
William Skeeta
Wichita
Ellen Warren
William Warren
Henry Scribner
Elm Street
Des Moines
Atchison Cannine
Taeo Waltemeyer
Ananyztocalities
California
Atchison
Dickerson
Orrother
Chicago Dispatch
Charles ‘Holton
Eathan Allen Holton
Charles
Eathan
Snell
Chang
Shanghai
Os & Ten
MT Ly Abo
Washington Streets
J. C. Murray
Omaha
Ry E
Burren—Choice
Csereee
Chicago
Oate
Knights
Senator Hoar
House of Congress
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