Prospector notes mining hopes and town news in March 1890
The issue reports on Montana gold prospects at Birch Creek and McCarthy mountains, Union Pacific railroad plans near Glen, and local mining bonds. It covers illness and marriages, a harnessing of the labor force, and a bustling Dillon area with news of schools, cattle wintering, and land speculation as wealth seekers arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sutherland
Idonia Haining
Wilks
Dillon
Birch Creek
Armstrong Gulch
Dr. Meade and Company
Bannack
McCarthy Mountain District
Union Pacific Railway Company
Fred Wick
M. J. McCune
Old Court House
Golden Leaf Company
Shenon
Prairie Fires Ravage Eastern Colorado and Kansas
Dispatches report extensive prairie fires in eastern Colorado near Burlington burning homes hay and feed across 200000 acres with some loss of life. In Keechie township Sedgwick county Kansas fires destroyed eight sections of farmland four farm houses and much stock with total losses near 100000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Burlington
Wicuita
Kas
Keechie
Sedgwick County
Siberian letters lead to arrests in Yakutsk affair
A Siberian letter from Paris reports the arrest of three men and a woman for writing an appeal to the Russian people protesting conditions in Ostashkin, Yakutsk. Trial likely ends with death sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Yakutsk
Extradition Expansion and 1892 Columbus Day Plans
The article notes the British government ratifying a 1890 convention expanding extradition to crimes like murder forgery embezzlement rape kidnapping piracy and slave trade with both nations laws. It also mentions a dedication date October 12 1892 for Columbus anniversary and opening a fair May 1 1893 with a four hundredth anniversary emphasis. It records Chicago amendment changes appointing lady managers and female labor exhibit prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Columbus
Chicago
Death of General George Crook shocks Cucaco
Mar 22 report notes General George Crook died suddenly in Cucaco. Funeral will be held locally per Mrs Crook, then burial at Oakland Maryland. General Hayes lauds Crook for humane command. Court martial of Steel postponed to Monday out of respect.
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Cucaco
George Crook
Stamp colors and values listed for new issues
The article outlines the color and portrait for each denomination from one cent Franklin ultramarine blue to ninety cent Commodore Perry orange. Nearly 44 million stamps were ordered before issue, totaling about 784 thousand dollars in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Washington
Jackson
Lincoln
Grant
Garfield
Webster
Milo
Henry Clay
Jefferson
Commodore Perry
Scientific American
World’s Fair Location Voted For Chicago
The House passed the bill fixing the World’s Fair site and arrangements with Chicago favored 202 to 49. Chandler led the debate praising Chicago for raising 5 million dollars in cash and pledging to double the amount.
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Washington
Chicago
Chandler
Great Lake City
Murder by a Child in Somerville Tennessee
In Somerville Tennessee on March 23 a man named Hobson discovers his wife Sally Hobson murdered with her head severed. An eleven year old boy, his clothes stained with blood, initially claims a chickens blood excuse and later says his mother asked him to cut off her head. Authorities doubt the second account as the boy is held in jail pending investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Tenn
Wyoming Admission Bill Passed by House in Contested Vote
The House, meeting at 11 after Wednesday, passed the Wyoming admission bill by 139 to 127. Speakers derided the measure as population deficient and a bribe to local office seekers, with McAdoo condemning Wyoming's constitution as among the worst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Wyoming
Outhwaite
Ohio
Buckalew
Pennsylvania
Congress
McAdoo
New Jersey
Peruvian mine hit by lightning explodes giant powder
An electric storm struck the Hanchca mining properties in Peru destroying two hundred cases of giant powder. Five workers were killed instantly and about forty wounded as the magazine exploded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Hanchca
Peru
Boiler Explosion Destroys Saw Mill in Kentucky
A boiler exploded Saturday evening at a saw mill near Wickliffe Kentucky, demolishing the mill. John Dennis and Frank Parker were killed. Jameson and William Nance were fatally injured. John McCauley and William Sullivan sustained minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carro
Wickliffe
Kentucky
John Dennis
Frank Parker
Jameson
William Nance
John McCauley
William Sullivan
Gould in Mexico City Aims Transcontinental Line
Jay Gould and party arrive in Mexico City on March 27 for pleasure. He says no business, but observers expect plans for a transcontinental railway tapping the United States. Gould to meet President Diaz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mexico
Jay Gould
Gould
United States
Diaz
Levee Breach Threatens Isaquena Mississippi Town
A crevasse at Isaquena Mississippi about seventy miles above Vicksburg broke this morning. Water 400 feet wide flows toward the town flooding streets up to house eaves as residents flee. The overflow threatens a vast stretch of countryside and irrigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Democrat
Found Her Husband in Idaho After Years of Poverty
Mrs. James McAuley learned her husband, missing for fourteen years, is alive in Burke Idaho with a fortune of about 200000. She plans to join him. Meanwhile sheriff Flack of New York has resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pui LapkLenia
James McAuley
West
Burke
Idaho
Sheriff Flack
New York
Fire destroys three Montana corner buildings and inflames oil tank
Early Wednesday a blaze on the corner of Montana and Bannack streets engulfed three wooden structures. The Stringham grocery suffered about 1800 in loss with 600 insured, Cushing Moore lost around 4500 with 3500 insured, and Cushing Co barber shop about 500 with no coverage. An overturned 30 gallon coal oil tank exploded adding to the damage as a slight wind fanned the flames. The origin remains a mystery with authorities considering a possible fire bug.
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Montana
Bannack Streets
L. Stringham
Dillon National Bank
Cushing & Moore
Boots
Shoes
Cushing & Cox
Stringham
Montana Street
Dart Hardward
Haramer
L. E. Stringham
Dillon National Bank Co
Cushing & Co
Barbers
Glendive Prepares for July Fourth as Montana Eyes Local Elections
Montana notes report train collision injuring an engineer and three crew. A state Sunday School convention gathers in Helena May 20 to 22. Sand Coulee miners end strike with ringleaders discharged. Indian pupils head to Carlisle PA from Great Falls under Henry Kelleher. Pony adds new mills and a 200 ton concentrator. Deer Lodge County debates three-district split amid $100000 debt and rising valuation.
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Northern Pacific
Helena
Great Falls
Carlisle
Pennsylvania
Henry Kelleher
Montana
Pony
Madison County
Deer Lodge
Anaconda
Philipsburg
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Fred Hopp
J.C. Wilson
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Glen
Glen Hill
McCarthy Mountains
Solfatara
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Jim Sheds
John Marble
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Henry Lake, Idaho
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Sand Coulee
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