Irish Convention Opens With Finnerty as Temporary Chairman
The Irish convention in Chicago opened with John J. OConnell presiding and ex-Congressman John F Finnerty named as temporary chair. Finnerty received a strong reception and urged aggressive action to advance an Irish republic, criticizing neutrality laws and praising the Fenian movement as a model. Nearby Atlanta hosts Blue and Gray Day as thousands converge for the exposition and related ceremonies.
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Brazil Politics Stalemate Deepens in Rio Janeiro Congress
A World dispatch from Colon Colombia reports Brazil’s lower house of congress in Rio Janeiro has refused to admit a bill, signaling continued political friction as President faces mounting opposition. The brief note cites tensions amid legislative indecision and possible impacts on governance.
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Receivers Give Up Their Jobs in Northern Pacific Case
Henry 0 Payne Thomas F Oakes and Thomas Rouse resign as Northern Pacific railroad receivers to Judge Jenkins who will decide on Friday the 27th The resignations recount the appointment and ensuing litigation including an attack by President Ives in Washington courts The petition excerpts argue for independent tribunal guidance on expenditures and administration of vast sums.
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Washington
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Western Freight Rates in Turmoil Across the Plains
Omaha reports widespread rate cuts on Chicago to Missouri River shipments from one third to one half of the tariff. Railroads face demoralization as confusion grows. The Alton plans coal rate cuts to Kansas City, triggering expected moves by other lines. No bottom to tariffs before October 7 raises doubts about restoring rates.
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Beef trust case to be turned over to Illinois
President Cleveland Attorney General Harmon and Secretary Morton announce all evidence from the agricultural department against the alleged beef trust will be sent to Illinois for prosecution. They recommend the evidence is strong enough to convict the packers accused of manipulating beef and cattle prices for their own gain.
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Corrupt Tax System Sparks State Labor Report
Illinois Bureau of Labor Statistics releases a sensational report accusing Chicago area taxpayers of perjury and alleging malfeasance by assessors. It links the city’s dire finances and poor work conditions to taxation methods, warning of widespread corruption. Two Nevada? Wait.
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Death of Mrs Crook in Oakland country place
The widow of General George A. Crook died at Crook Crest in Oakland Massachusetts this morning.
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Wheat and livestock markets shift on Sept grain and cattle
Telegraphic market report notes a wheat scare lifting prices with December at 204c and May corn up 1 40, plus gains in oats and provisions. Chicago live stock bids show cattle, hogs, and sheep selling at varied but steady to lower prices, with South Omaha receipts and market details for cattle and hogs.
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Happenings at Home and Abroad Collide in Brief Skims
A sweeping, fragmentary telegraph of incidents from Indiana to Wisconsin notes a fatal Paris green dose in Carlyle and a gunshot death near Kin d Wis. Nets of crime include bank swindlers in Omaha and a prison escapee recapture in Thomasville. Fires allege furnace, hospital, and stables. storms flood Duluth elevators. epidemics strike Rockford and Mount Vernon.
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Oconomowoe
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Joseph Husnik
Kewaunee
Holding
Minn
John Weins
Milwaukee
Hichard Lennox
Duluth
Martin Haykin
Eastern Furniture Company
Salt Lake
Mohican
Marion
Harrison Puller
Franks Simpson
Lexington
Tenn
Notable incidents span accidents and crimes across towns
A compiled Septembers item list reports William Cromwell killed in West Philadelphia, a cache of smuggled watches found near St Johns New Jersey, Fred McDaniel missing in Cedar Rapids, Lora Perkins cleared in Minneapolis, and various other local plights. It notes church installation in Aurora, arrests in Fremoné, civic federation in Decatur, and a Milwaukee laundrymen meeting. Also reports Rockford death from overdose, Gov. Altgeld seeking Workman, Keithsburg oratorical win, Mitchell fires burn, Carlyle suicide, Hinshaw trial delay, Portage fatal collision, and Indianapolis derrick death.
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Danville
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Indianapolis
James Christie
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Urs
Multiple Fates Mark 19th Century News Across Cities
A scattered digest reports suicides and murders in various states including Pueblo Colorado where George I' Little ended a spree, and Illinois and Wisconsin residents tied to accidents and violence. It notes fires destroying Pine Bluff residences Arkansas with no insurance, a Spokane halt, and other grim items such as hangings, arson, drownings, and fatal shootings.
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Abilene
Kan
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Mason City
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Towa City
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Keokuk
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Arkansas
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Petosky
Mich
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Missouri
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Memphis
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Wabash
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Wisconsin
Boscobel
Standard Mutual Insurance Company of
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Methodist Church of
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Ee Ears Oe
Mixed Western News Notes From Septembers End
A digest of brief items from Excelsior Springs to Knoxville covering crop reports Indiana steamship ties, Norwegian to English tobacco monopoly, railroad and river captain deaths, political figures enduring health issues, and obituaries of long-time residents with notes on arrivals and retirements.
Plans for colonization of Boughton ranch in Wyoming
In Laramie Wyoming on September 24 plans are being formed to colonize 15,000 acres of Boughton ranch north of the city. The land is all under ditch and ready for cultivation. J G Pratt of Cheyenne leads the colonization plans as a noted local capitalist.
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Cheyenne
New Whisky Trust Fight in Chicago Obstruction Case
Nelson Morris files an amended objection in the United States circuit court to the whisky trust distilleries sale order. The move extends resistance to the reorganization committee and intensifies the legal battle in Chicago.
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Ethelwynn Wins Easy in Club Yacht Race
In the first race for the best three of five between Ethelwynn of Indian Harbor Yacht Club and Spruce LV of Minima Yacht Club, Ethelwynn won decisively by 7 minutes 41 seconds at Oyster Bay on September 24.
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South Dakota Town Burned in Destructive Fire
Ipswich dispatch reports a major blaze gutted an entire business block in a South Dakota town on September 21. Fire officials say the flames destroyed several structures, with extensive damage and risk to surrounding properties. Early investigations point to an electrical cause, but authorities continue assessing losses and insured values.
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Ipswich
D. D
Montana District Court Terms Fixed for 1891
Regular terms of the Fifth Judicial District Court of Montana are set for 1891. In Jefferson county terms begin on the first Mondays of January April July and October. In Madison county on the third Mondays of February May August and November. In Beaverhead county on the second Mondays of March June September and December. Court opens at 10 o clock a m on each Monday. Clerk Ri Z Thomas signs the order.
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Tf Ri. Z. Thomas
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