Weather Bulletin Reports Safe Corn Crop and Favorable Conditions
The signal service notes warmer week in corn and cotton regions with no frost danger to corn crop. Rain varied by region with excessive showers in parts of the Northwest and lighter or no rain in the lower lake region and along the Ohio Valley. Plowing weather improves in the Mississippi valley while fall farm work lags in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.
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Atlantic
Dakota
Pacific Coast
Northwest
Missouri
Kansas
Minnesota
Iowa
Mississippi
Lake Roon
Ohio Valley
Michigan
Mississippi Valley
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Cox’s Successor Likely Dougherty for Ninth District
The death of S. S. Cox triggers a New York Ninth District special election. Tammany leaders favor Daniel Dougherty as the unifying candidate, a longtime ally of ex President Cleveland who nominated him at the St. Louis convention.
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Daniel Dougherty
Tammany Braves
Cox
New York
Tammany
Dougherty
Cleveland
St. Louis
Fatal Explosion Kills Two in Vancouver Quarries
An explosion at stone quarries near Vancouver B C occurred as workers opened powder cans with chisels. Patrick Delaney died instantly, Patrick Moran died soon after, and James Murphy critical with severe burns after being hurled by the blast. Two others injured.
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Vancouver
B. C
Patrick Delaney
Patrick Moran
James Murphy
Ives and Stayner Accused of Million Dollar Robbery
Henry Ives and his former partner Stayner face charges by a New York paper for robbing Christopher Meyer the rubber boot and shoe maker of a million while alive and attempting to seize the entire $7,000,000 estate through a forged signature after his death.
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Ives
Henry
Stayner
New York
Christopher Meyer
Baltimore Returns to Philadelphia After Trial Run
The cruiser Baltimore completed a three hour trial at 20 2-10 knots per hour and reached 10,000 horsepower, 1,000 above contract. Officials claim the vessel is the fastest man of war afloat.
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Baltimore
Philadelphia
Monument to French Soldiers Unveiled in Paris
A national subscription funded monument to French soldiers and sailors who fell in the Franco-Prussian war was unveiled at Place de Fontenoy in Paris.
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Place de Fontenoy
Paris
Professor and $37,000 Gone in Texarkana Disappearance
Professor J Wiss, a longtime Texarkana Ark resident and former president of the Texarkana Savings Bank, has vanished. Reportedly missing with him is $37,000 tied to the bank, where he recently held leadership roles.
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J. Wiss
Texarkana, Ark
Texarkana
Celebrated Her 104th Birthday in New York
Mrs. Rachel Stillwagon of New York City marks her 104th birthday born in Tarrytown, New York, on September 18, 1785, celebrating a long life.
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Rachel Stillwagon
New York City
Tarrytown
N. Y
Outrages Against Christians in Armenia Persist
Turkish outrages against Armenian Christians continue with Mussulman officials refusing to punish the offenders. The article notes ongoing anti Christian violence and official inaction.
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Armenia
Mussulman
Duel Near Paris Wounds Editor M Lallon
French editors M Lallon of France and M Canevet of Paris fought a duel near Paris. Lallon was wounded in the encounter.
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M. Lallon
France
M. Canevet
Paris
Death of Bulgarian Statesman M Stovanhoff in Paris
M Stovanhoff president of the Bulgarian Bobranje has died in Paris. The death of the Bulgarian statesman raises questions about his legacy and the future leadership of the organization.
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M. Stovanhoff
Bobranje
Paris
Money Scarcity Index Notes Mixed Trade Signals
R G Dun reports currency demand rising amid heavy imports and strong exports. Despite favorable crop prospects, unsettled weather affects sugar breadstuffs and energy prices while interior trade remains active. Weekly failures total 170 in the U S and 23 in Canada, compared with 190 and 27 a year ago.
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Milwaukee
Chicago
United States
Canada
Resignation of the Pension Commissioner Accepted
President Harrison accepts the resignation of James Tanner as Commissioner of Pensions effective upon the appointment of a successor. The exchange notes no reflection on Tanner’s integrity and records mutual goodwill amid Pension Office disagreements. Harrison states his belief in Tanner’s honesty throughout the affair.
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Tanner
Harrison
Department OF the Interior
Bureau OF Pensions
Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Interior
Pension Bureau
James Tanner
Executive Mansion
Washington, D
Pensions
Deak St
Commissioner of Pensions
Pension Office
Enjamin Harrison
Named for Office A Row of Land Officers and Indian Agents
A series of appointments announced includes Collectors of Internal Revenue John Entlee Iowa Third District James Hearne Texas Fourth District George Lyon New York City Surveyor of Customs port of New York Theodore Willis Brooklyn Naval Officer of Customs District of New York Ernst Nathan First District New York W H Moeserve Has kell Indian Institute Kansas Scott Swetland Receiver Vancouver Washington Land Office Registers Richard Kerr Jackson Miss Joseph McClurg Springfield Mo Indian Agents Walter Stobbes Yakima Idaho Warren Robbins Nez Perce Idaho George McKee Jackson Miss Receiver Jackson Miss Horace Williams Issouri Springfield Mo Benjamin Miller Indian Inspector.
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John 8Entlee
Iowa
James W. Hearne
Texas
George W. Lyon
New York City
New York
Theodore B. Willis
Brooklyn
Ernst Nathan
Internal Revenue
W. H. Moeserve
Haskell Indian Institute
Kansas
Scott Swetland
Vancouver
W.T
George C. McKee
Jackson, Miss
Jackson
Miss
Horace R. Williams
Issouri
Springfield
Benjamin H. Miller
The Supply of Swine Likely to Exceed That of Last Year
The Farmers' Review reports the hog crop of 1889 is equal to or greater than 1888. Indiana Illinois Ohio and Kansas show slightly lower supplies while Wisconsin Missouri stay about the same. Iowa Nebraska Michigan Minnesota and Dakota rise, especially Dakota. Hogs are generally healthy. scattered cholera cases appear but few major outbreaks, with Illinois contributing most disease reports.
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Farmers’ Review
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Kansas
Wisconsin
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
Michigan
Minnesota
Dakota
Fletcher court martial verdict under review by Schofield
Colonel Fletcher was found guilty and cashiered. The Judge Advocate General reversed the sentence and General Schofield approved the action, though he as acting Secretary of War hesitates to approve his own act as Army head. the President is expected to concur.
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Schofield
Fletcher
A Fortune in Charity Bequests of Ellen M Gifford
The will of the late Ellen M Gifford of New Haven leaves the bulk of her estate to charity. Principal bequests include New Haven Hospital 50000 dollars and the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 50000 dollars. Also legacies to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 25000 dollars Massachusetts General Hospital 10000 dollars and the Massachusetts Society for Aid of Poor and Incurables 35000 dollars.
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Ellen M. Gifford
New Haven
New Haven Hospital
New York Society For the Prevention of
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Massachusetts General Hospital
Massachusetts Society For Aid of Poor and Incurables
London Dock Strike Ends After Cardinal Manning Mediation
The London dock strike that halted commerce for weeks ends through mediation by Cardinal Manning. At a final conference the Cardinal presents strikers’ proposals, chiefly demanding higher wages and better pay terms.
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London
Cardinal Manning
Settlement Reached in Dock Dispute After Manning Mediation
Terms were accepted by the dock companies on November 4 after a lengthy debate. The Cardinal urged Directors to concede demands to restore city tranquility and resume work immediately. The settlement is credited to Cardinal Manning’s tireless mediation and sagacity between parties.
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Cardinal Manning
Antwerp Fire Losses May Reach Thirty-Five Million Francs
Estimates place Antwerp fire losses at 25 000 000 to 35 000 000 francs with no public buildings harmed. Firefighters combat ruins as a troop cordon surrounds the area. ten near misses report accidents from cartridge explosions. Corvilain, cartridge factory owner, faces homicide by imprudence charges. King Leopold contributes 12 000 francs to relief efforts amid fundraisers in Brussels Paris and Berlin.
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Antwerp
M. Corvilain
Leopold
Brussels
Paris
Berlin
Cave-In at Plymouth Pa Affects Delaware and Hudson Mine
A Plymouth Pa cave-in affects thirty acres owned by the Delaware and Hudson Company. Several mules were killed and miners lost tools. Twenty five men were in the mine but escaped through the first opening. About fifteen hundred men and boys are left unemployed. Property damage is expected to be immense.
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Plymouth
Delaware and Hudson Company
Burial of Congressman Cox in New York
Funeral of Congressman Samuel Sullivan Cox held at the First Presbyterian Church in New York with Vice President Morton former President Cleveland and ex-Governor Hoadly among mourners. Cox was buried at Greenwood Cemetery amid grand floral tributes.
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Congressman Cox
Samuel Sullivan Cox
First Presbyterian Church
New York
Morton
Cleveland
Hoadly
Greenwood Cemetery
Plats Montmartre Placards Claim Boulanger Candidacy
Despite the Prefect of the Seine refusing Gen. Boulanger's candidacy declaration, placards in Montmartre announced he would run. Police tore down the posters and arrested those who posted them.
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Seine
Gen. Boulanger
Chamber of Deputies
Montmartre
Terrible Storm Hits Tam pico Mexico Floods Damages Crops
A severe storm affects Tam pico and Pamico Tempoal flooding towns and forcing two children and fifty families to seek shelter in public buildings. Sonora crops also suffer damage while regional devastation spreads. Territorial Democrats in Washington Territory select a ticket including M H Platter W H Whittelsey Col Kauffman H J Snively Jy a and J H Taylor.
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Mexico
Tampico
Pamico
Tempoal
Sonora
Washington Territory
M.H. Platter
Whitman
W. H. Whittelsey
Port Townsend
Col. Kauffman
Tacoma
H. J. Snively
Yakima
Jy A
Ellensburg
J. H. Taylor
Robbery Near London NH Hits Elder for 9500
Joel Sr. Ordway aged 80 was robbed by two confidence men at gunpoint near London New Hampshire. He had drawn the money from a bank to prove ownership of his farm which he planned to sell, while one swindler pretended to negotiate the purchase.
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London
N. H
Joel Sr. Ordway
Ordway
Sons of Veterans elect officers at Paterson encampment
The Sons of Veterans at their Paterson New Jersey encampment elected Hon. Charles F. Griffen of Indiana as Commander-in-chief succeeding General Abbott. Colonel Bagnel of West Virginia became Lieutenant Commander and Captain George W. Pollitt of Paterson named Adjutant General.
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Sons of Veterans
Paterson
N. J
Charles F. Griffen
Indiana
Abbott
Bagnel
West Virginia
George W. Pollitt
New Jersey Democrats Nominate Abbott for Governor
The New Jersey Democratic State Convention met in Trenton and nominated Leon Abbott for governor by acclamation. The platform reaffirms the St. Louis platform, opposes trusts, and calls for equal taxation and a revision of electoral laws.
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New Jersey
Trenton
Leon Abbott
St. Louis
Geysers Roar in Yellowstone Amid Storm Link
Yellowstone Park reports furious geyser and boiling spring activity including wells once thought extinct. Scientists link the eruption to the recent great Atlantic coast storm, suggesting a meteorologic or geologic connection.
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Yellowstone Park
Atlantic
Railway Official Promoted to Assistant President
T. G. Shaughnessy, Assistant General Manager of the Canadian Pacific Railroad, has been appointed Assistant President. He has left for England via New York to contract for three steamers of 5600 tons each to sail at eighteen knots for the Pacific Mail service to China and Japan.
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T. G., Shaughnessy
Canadian Pacific Railroad
England
New York
Pacific
China
Japan
Epidemic of Bloody Flux Hits Blue Earth
In Blue Earth Minnesota the bloody flux epidemic has proved alarmingly fatal among small children with twelve deaths in the last nine days and several adults gravely ill from the same illness.
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Blue Earth
Blue Earth City
Minn
Disease Causes Widespread Unease in Community
The community shows great uneasiness over the encroachments of the malady, reflecting widespread concern and fear about its impact and spread.
Searle Defeats O Connor in London Boat Race Championship
In London the Australian Searle beat William O Connor the US and Canada champion in the world championship boat race. Reported that Canadians lost about 400000 dollars on the event.
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London
Searle
William O'Connor
United States
Canada
Congressman's Death Ends Busy Public Career
New York dispatch reports the death of Congressman S. S. Cox at his home after four weeks of illness from heart failure caused by peritonitis. He served in multiple Congresses and as speaker pro tempore. His life included early law work, journalism, and diplomacy, with a noted wit and generous nature.
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New York Dispatch
S. Cox
Dr. Lockwood
Nicholas Kearney
William Hirschfield
Mr. Cox
New Mexico
Arizona
Washington
St. Louis
Cox
Smithsonian Institution
Lockwood
House of Representatives
J. P. Leedom
Carlisle
Ezekiel Taylor Cox
Zanesville
Ohio
Ohio University
Brown College
Providence
R. I
Europe
Ohio Statesman
Columbus
Legation
Peru
Congress
Union
New York
New York City
Starr
Horace Greeley
Lyman Tremaine
James Brooks
Turkey
Joseph Pulitzer
The
Statesman
Unsentimental Thief Robbed Bride-To-Be in Louisa County
A recent theft stripped a young Louisa County woman of 2900 dollars before her wedding. The bride had received 2300 from her fiancé to keep until the wedding day. The article notes the thief showed no respect for the bride.
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Louisa County
Louisville firm assigns for benefit of creditors
The firm Eisenman Brothers & Co. of Louisville Kentucky has made an assignment for the benefit of its creditors. Liabilities are estimated at 50030 dollars with assets sufficient to pay dollar for dollar.
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Eisenman Brothers & Co
Louisville
Death of Celebrated Boat Builder Capt James Rees
Capt James Rees, famed boat builder and the first to manufacture a steel plate boat, died in Pittsburg after a long illness at age 69.
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James Rees
Pittsburg
Rees
Sale of the Louisville Post newspaper purchased
The Louisville Evening Post has been bought by a group of gentlemen, largely stockholders in the Louisville Southern Railroad Company, for about $60,000. The deal reflects a transfer of the newspaper to new owners amid regional business consolidation.
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Louisville Post
Louisville
Evening Post
Louisville Southern Railroad Company
Minneapolis Flour Output Edges Up As Trade Slows
Flour production in Minneapolis last week reached 134 580 barrels, up from 133 380 the prior week. The flour market showed subdued activity with uneven prices and notably weak foreign trade.
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Minneapolis
Judgment Against a Priest in Worcester Case
Dr. Louis Morasse wins a verdict for 1720 dollars against Rev. Father Brochu in Worcester Massachusetts after the priest denounced his marriage from the pulpit following a divorce.
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Louis Morasse
Father Brochu
Worcester
Mass
Missouri’s Miscegenation Arrest Report in Kansas City
The first arrest for miscegenation under the new Missouri law was made in Kansas City. Authorities anticipate many more arrests for the same offense as enforcement increases.
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Missouri
Kansas City
Steamer Theodore Weems Burns in Baltimore Harbor
Fire aboard the steamer Theodore Weems in Baltimore harbor causes 30000 dollars in damage before flames are controlled. No injuries reported. Authorities investigate the blaze's origin and the vessel's condition.
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Theodore Weems
Baltimore
Four Die in Oakland Boiler Explosion at Factory
A boiler explosion at the California sash door and blind factory in Oakland destroyed the engine house and killed four workers. Several others suffered severe injuries.
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Oakland
Cal
California
Destruction of Ocean City Beach Home by Wind and Waves
A beach dwelling in Ocean City Maryland was totally destroyed by wind and waves with losses in the thousands. Residents were rescued with difficulty after the coastal assault.
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Ocean City
Two Children Perish in Dover Center Barn Fire
A barn owned by Henry Church ward at Dover Center Mich burned killing two children. Investigators believe the blaze started by matches, with the victims identified as his children.
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Dover Center
Mich
Henry Churchward
Southern Editor Samuel Graves Dies in Kentucky
Samuel Graves editor of the Lebanon Standard and Times, a noted Kentucky newspaper man, died from blood poisoning.
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Samuel Graves
Lebanon
Standard and Times
Kentucky
Northern Pacific to Reach Souris District This Year
Winnipeg Man reports the Northern Pacific Railroad will extend into Souris district immediately, with about forty five miles of new track planned to be built this year.
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Northern Pacific
Winnipeg
Dispatch
Northern Pacific Railroad
Souris District
Tammany elects Abraham B. Tappen Grand Sachem
Abraham B. Tappen, representing the Twenty fourth New York Assembly District, has been chosen Grand Sachem of the Tammany Society replacing Sheriff Flack.
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Tammany
Abraham B. Tappen
Twentyfourth
New York
The
Tammany Society
Sheriff Flack
Eighth National Encampment of Sons of Veterans at Patterson NJ
The Sons of Veterans held their eighth annual national encampment in Patterson New Jersey with about 150 delegates in attendance.
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Sons of Veterans
The
Paterson
N. J
Cyclone Devastates Lulu Island Without Lived Loss
Lulu Island in British Columbia was struck by a cyclone causing extensive damage. No lives were reported lost, though the extent of destruction remains clear.
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Lulu Island
British Columbia
September Crop Report Shows Decline in General Average
Washington dispatch reports the September crop report lowers the general average of corn to 91 and winter wheat to 88.4, with spring wheat at 82.9. The general wheat average is 87.6 while oats stand at 92.2 and rye 91.6. Tobacco drops to 76.2 as drought affects western regions less.
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Chicago
Porrk
Milwaukee
New York
Ceco
GT. Louis
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Asso
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Sas City
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Ohio
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Missouri
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Jones
Denver
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Des Moines
S. 8S
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
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Kondutschi
Bagamovo
Dar es-Salasm
Oarsman O'Connor
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