Lynchings Return to Rockport Over Murder Case
A mob of Rockport citizens hanged John Rolla and two other Black men, Jim Henderson and Bud Rowland, in the courthouse yard after accusing them of murdering Hollie Simons. The mob stormed the jail using a telegraph pole and sledges, fired into cells, and dispersed after multiple executions and bullets riddled bodies.
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Booneville
Ind
John Rolla
Hollie Simons
Rockport
Indianapolis
Jim Henderson
Bud Rowland
Henderson
Rowland Waylard
Simons
Rowland
Anderson
Court House Yard
British Demand Delays Joint Note Modification
London instructs Sir Ernest Satow to press a modification of a joint note. The British demand delays actions as all ministers must seek new government approval. The nature of Britain's objection is not specified, but it promises extended diplomatic procedure.
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Satow
Peking
London
Ernest Mason Satow
Great Britain
Rebellion in Kwang Tung Province Gains Momentum
Oriental advices report a new rebellion in Kwang Tung China with leaders seeking to replace Manchu rulers. Nine battles have occurred with heavy casualties at Samtochuk, and rebels claim success in eight other engagements. The insurgents field about 30,000 armed men.
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Tacoma
Wash
Kwang Tung
China
Samtochuk
Mystery alteration in joint Chinese note unsettles officials
Washington officials are puzzled by a reported modification British diplomat Sir to be demanded before signing the joint note prepared for Chinese plenipotentiaries. No word from Mr. Conger for days. understanding had the note largely satisfactory to Britain.
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Washington
Peking
Conger
McGovern Wins World Lightweight Title In Quick Knockout
Terry McGovern knocked out Joe Gans of Baltimore in the second round after two minutes and five seconds, becoming the undisputed world lightweight champion. Gans offered a weak showing as McGovern pressured relentlessly from the start.
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McGovern
Gans
Chicago
Terry McGovern
Joe Gans
Baltimore
Mevern
Illinois Train Impediment Reported In Redacted Lines
An Illinois freight train diversion from the west faced unspecified issues as a December 18 entry to the United States railroad movement notes a derailment or delay. Details trimmed.
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Dilnois ‘Central
Itch
Butte County Jail Stricken by Smallpox and Local Incidents
Smallpox breaks out in Butte county jail at the start of the week as Walkerville line opens and connects with Butte. A South Butte butcher is seriously wounded by a footpad during a robbery attempt. A Utah Construction worker explosion occurs at Divide. Lord Bute’s bequest to M J T Capel noted, amid various health remedies and local notices.
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Butte
Walkerville
South Butte
M. J.T. Capel
Lord Bute
England
Lord Beaconsfield
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia History and Retiring Pastor
The First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia founded in 1796. Rev. William Furness began his pastorate in 1825 and served fifty years. Rev. Joseph May took over in 1875 and has served twenty five years before tendering resignation.
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First Unitarian Church of
Philadelphia
William Furness
Joseph May
AOKER'S DYSPEPSIA TABLETS OFFER RELIEF
An advertisement touts Aoker's Dyspepsia Tablets with a positive guarantee for heartburn indigestion and related symptoms. Each tablet promises quick relief priced at 25 and 50 cents from L. J. Williams' Central Pharmacy. Anticosti is described as under British flag and Canadian law within the Gulf of St Lawrence. Copper output forecast for 1890 would total 3,825,000,000 pounds valued at $42,250,000 if realized.
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L. J. Williams’ Central Pharmacy
Anticosti
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Krause's Cold Cure Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Krause's Cold Cure as fast acting and non drowsy, suitable for use without interrupting work. It claims not to affect the head or hearing like quinine, and is priced at 25 cents, sold by City Drug Store.
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Louise Edwards
Great Falls
Montana
Buffalo
New York
Marcus Daly
Ballard
Williams
Anaconda Standard
Missoula
Cis
Frank Hunter
Butte
Whitfield & Co
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Chamberlain’s
Krause
City Drug Store
Activity in Panay and Philippine Affairs
Advices from Iloilo report American troops moving north and west in Panay with detachments active near their west orders. Insurgent losses include five killed, seven wounded, 40 captured. American losses two killed, three wounded. Large numbers of natives swear allegiance to the United States as attacks in southern Luzon yield eight killed, seven wounded, about 20 captured. General Wheaton says 430 natives registered at Catanao. Philippine commission focuses on the tariff bill. Judge Taft cites new rates about 40 percent of current levels.
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Manila
Iloilo
Panay
Ods
United States
Luzon
Wheaton
Catanao
Philippine Commission
Taft
Northwestern detectives expose Iowa rail theft syndicate
Grinnell Iowa December 17 private detectives of the Northwestern railway say they have uncovered a large scale theft operation stretching across Iowa. The gang reportedly carried goods from cars yards stations and warehouses for years. They link two men recently sent to the penitentiary from State Center to the ring and have arrested a suspected fence pending examination.
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Grinnell
Northwestern Railway
Iowa
State Center
Wireless-like telephony tested across Mississippi
Minneapol is reports a rigid test of talking across the Mississippi River using 150 foot wires stretched on each bank. Despite a cutting wind and extreme cold the system transferred voice vibrations from one wire to the other, signaling a potential revolution in communication methods. Ex Governor John Pillsbury, a major donor to the University of Minnesota and local charities, plans to build a public library in East Minneapolis and donate it to the city.
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Minneapolis
Bec
Mississippi River
John §. Pillsbury
Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Sherman’s Headache Cure Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Sherman's Headache Cure claiming a single dose ends headaches and neuralgia. Pills priced at 250 and 100 a box are sold by City Drug Store. A separate note mentions Pennsylvania buying over 100000 acres for a forestry reservation and ongoing timber culture policy in Pennsylvania and New York.
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Sherman
City Drug Store
Pennsylvania
New York
Celery Nerve Compound Sold by City Drug Store
An old medical ad touts Lichty's Celery Nerve Compound as an invaluable specific for diseases arising from an impure state of the blood. Sold by City Drug Store, it markets a tonic solution to improve health sought by readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lighty
City Drug Store
Cobban Applies for Selection of Montana Land Tract
Robert M. Cobban of Missoula Montana has filed to select the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 80 township 7 south range 8 west M M under the 1897 act. Protests claiming mineral value over agricultural use will be received within thirty days.
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United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Robert M. Cobban
Missoula
M. M
General Land Office
Mont
Jere Collins
Gronar D. Gruner
Register
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Apodhep
Ber Toe
Jay Wo
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Madonna and Child
C. W. Clark
Rossiio
Chihuahua
Mexico
Divide
Utah Construction Company
Peter Sherman
North Stratford
N. H
L. J. Williams
Burlington Railroad
Paul McCormick
Omaha Neb
Billings
A. L. Stone
Clancy
Stone
N. S. Shaler
Harvard University
J. W. Cunningham
L. L. Felkner
AOKER
the Beat Cold Cure
E. H. Brundage
Dillon
Knapp Bros
Dillon, Mont
Lien
Groner D. Cheney
Hegister
C. W. Clarke
Sacramento
Cal
Jeremiah Collins
Suge Ee Eral Land Office
Helens Font
Amede
Bannack City
Prontans
Salmon City
Idaho
Pal
Hedley Blaine
Head County
MonaEtana
Beaverhead
Paak
Very Head County
Bob Ingercolt
Jay Gould I le
E. M. Wine
Lode
Wetke
Gmonge D. Garene
Department of the Interior
Hag
James G. Walker
District Court
Virginia City
John ‘Cosgrove
Alfred Lewin
Henry Lewis
Thomas Flynn
Robert H. Iash
Grorce D. Greenr
Desert Land
Frank McGahey
Lima
Beaverhead County
L. J. Price
U. S
Richard Gallagher
Thomas O’conners
Oscar K. Pant
Stephen Cook
George D. Greene
Forest Reserve Lieu
Ernest O. Selway
U.S
Senna Montana
Said
John H. Hoffman
Hurley Leach
al Lewis
Mont.rong
D. Greene
Ister
A. S
Frangott Ackerman
John Hoffman
John Cosgrove
Gronrcz D. Grerne
Emma E. Judah
N.W
S.W
John A. Judah
Henry Gleed
Jno
A. Judah
Dell, Montana
Joseph A. Wall
Henry Fitter
Gronae D. Greene
John Pendergast
Bannack
George M. Tash
James Abrams
Polaris
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