Washington confirms Rutledge as Grant bank examiner
Washington confirms W. L. Rutledge as cashier of the First National Bank of Grant Nebraska. The treasury outlook notes whisky bond withdrawals may boost receipts by 18 million dollars before the tariff pill. An agricultural study offer includes 10 thousand dollars for food economy.
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Washington
W. LD. Rutledge
Hirst National Bank of
Grant
Neb
Senate
Treasury
United States
Carlisle
Harris
Morton
Hansbough
North Dakota
House
Cleveland
Arson by Wholesale Threatens Chicago Uprising
Chicago Aug 21 reports reveal discovery of incendiary machines and letters tied to an anarchist plot. Authorities pursue leads across the West Side while arrests slow and officials vow restraint as they deepen inquiries into the planned uprising and property destruction.
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Chicago
Dels
Ucese Ordel
Vieie Fouracy
Inspector Ceanway
Nfentz
Scharf
Nelson
Ls City
Oscar Neebe
Maymarket
Ilinois
Mukreltisis
Explosion devastates crew in second artillery drill
Chicago dispatch reports an explosion during a drill at Kayangiau mill pitsenvers injuring none fatally. Caisson from Capt Girhaus Battery A shattered, sending three cannoneers airborne while dust filled the area. Several airmen and observers nearby escaped unharmed as debris and lumber scattered across the prairie.
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Catnson
Chicago
Sliw- Jay
Luton
Boulevad
Kayangiau
Girhaus
Pt Wier
Rene
Avictery
J. O. Walther
GA. Grins
Caples
Market Quotation Ledger from Grain and Live Stock Centers
Aug. 21 reports from Chicago Minneapolis and St. Paul show August wheat values around 64 63 8 64 cents and September futures near 68 68 3 4 while December ranges 65 61 4 to 50 1 4. Hogs trading steady to active with light lines at 6 6 5 5 and packing at 5 0 6 0, cattle steady to slow with sparse offerings and down 7 10 cents on some lots.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
Sidele
Tenck
Northern
New
Lede
St. Paul
Sovereign Downed at Knights of Labor Assembly
In Philadelphia August 21 a Knights of Labor District Assembly No 1 gathering ended badly for General Master Workman James R Sovereign as factions clash over leadership. Sovereign and allies faced opposition and were reportedly forced to leave. Sovereign denies forcible removal and says police cleared the hall.
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Sovereign
Philadelphia
Assenly No. 1
Knights of Labor
James R. Sovereign
Hayes
B. McGuire
H. B. Martin
Suffering in Alaska and Grasshopper Plague Reported
Private advices from Alusim describe Bertha arriving at Una laska on July 26 with news of severe Yukon valley suffering. Winter temps reached 12 degrees below zero on the coast, with Indo Indians noting unprecedented cold. Eighteen Indians reportedly starved near the Yukon month. In Steuben county New York farmers fear grasshoppers in large swarms amid extreme drought. Atlantic City hosted a four round lightweight bout where Horace Leeds defeated Owen Zeigler with no decision.
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Alasta
Port Townsend
Wash
Alusim
Bertha
Unalaska
St. Michaels
Yukon River
Yukon Valley
Yukon
Hornellsville
Steuben County
Atlantic City
N. J
Horace M. Leeds
Owen Zeigler
United States
Inlet
Mira Pullman Betrothed in London engagement
Announcement from Aus London dated August 21 reports Miss Florence Pullman daughter of George M. Pullman engaged to the Prince of Isenburg-Birstein, the adopted son of Prince Charles of Isenburg-Birstein and Archduchess Marie Foulse of Atst, a cousin of the Austrian emperor.
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Mira Pullman
London
Aus
Florence Pullmin
George M. Pullmaan
Prince of
Isenburg-Birstein
Edopt
Prince Charles of
Isenburg- Birstein
Marie Foulse
Atst
Emperor of
Austria
Resolutions Adopted by Cheiogoki Ligue at White House
A handsomely engrossed set of resolutions adapted by the Cheiogoki Ligue chal, making the providence far wading the Priled Stites droups a Cileaga during the strike, was voomviad at the While Hotlsy ludhiv.
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Washington
Chleigoki Ligue Chal
Cileaga
Ely investigation triggers unrest over professor charges
Madison Wis Aug 21 The inquiry by a university committee into Dr Richard Hy charges of promoting so called heretical teachings provoked a clash with State Superintendent Wells who warned he would quit the probe unless the panel expands its scope Wells failed to appear delaying the session as Hy traveled 600 miles to meet his accusers only to feel barred from attendance by adjournment and absence of Wells
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Madison
Wis
Richard
Amittee
Auite
University
Wells
Dr. Uly
Board of Regents
Dly
Wella
ANOTHER SMIG STRIKE SHUTS MILLS IN NEW BEDFORD MASS
Eleven thousand textile workers have stopped work as the great New England strike expands in New Bedford. Fifteen non union weavers and a few Portuguese workers remain at work. meetings and hopeful talks continue among unions. Officials plan a conference to pursue a settlement within a week.
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New Hedforn
New Bedford
Mass
New England
Howland
Spinners’ Union
Helenae
Q Gepeyal
Houihlest
Sys
Unin
Tong Girlke
Coblidenty Spedgt
The Philadelphia Conspiracy Behind Wholesale Thefts
Wholesale Thefts case from Philadelphia reveals James Wiles and Walter Garmidgeon jailed for twenty years. Millionaire brewer John H Betz owns 2,000 acres across eight farms near Lierzawoods, supervised by Harkins. Five years of poor returns precede an investigation that implicates about seventy-five people in carload shipments of produce valued at $20,000 with many more arrests expected.
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Charles F. Meyer
Frm
George Simmons
I’. B. Shelbey
Lancaster
Shelbey
F. Q. Fanning
Grand Rapids
Mion
W. H. Bannon
Bumont
Butler County
Terry Murphy
Leavenworth
Kua
Tour
James Bravard
Schoolcraft
Mich
Dantel Mayfield
Chicago &Easternllinois
Danville
Bert Bryne
Ottawa
Ihinole
Salvation Army
George W. Davis
Rock Island Express
Lincoln
Neb
Omaha Bee
Fannie B. Howard
Justice Morris
Linden
N. J
John Wetmeyer
Ilgin
Chicago
Grand
Shelby County
Tenn
Memphis
Philadelphia
Contusville
James Wiles
Walter Garmidgeon
John II. Betz
Milliionaire
Lierzawoods
Harkins
Wheat yield estimates roll in from Northwest fields
The Wheat YT in St Paul reports thresher activity across the Northwest. Southern Minnesota shows most grain threshed while northern areas remain mudded with little progress. Early estimates cap the yield at around twenty bushels of wheat per acre in northern Minnesota and North Dakota, with higher figures expected further west.
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St. Paul
Northwest
Min- Los
Minnesota
North Dakota
Ferther
Washington
No Place for Naval Vessels in Mins Sinpi River
Washington August 21. It is unlikely the navy will risk naval vessels in the Mins Sinpi river after the Ericsson episode. The damaged craft showed broken propeller shafts and chipped propellers at New Orleans, and cast iron screws would have worsened damage. A separate Sioux City report notes a mayor condemning prize fights within city limits amid Corbett Jackson plans. A St Cloud freight wreck on the Great Northern caused damage to tracks and cars and disrupted service.
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Banto
Carnot
France
Lyons
House of Lords
Bluefields
Clarence Haveeen
Great Britain
Grindelwald
St. Petersburg
Frederick Nagel
Leoptschaten
Baden
Germany
New York
Westernland
Yokohama
London Chronicle
Japan
London
Paris
Havre
Touraine
Washington
Navy Department
Minslasinpi River
Ericsson
New Qerleans
Sioux City
Iowa
Fletcher
Towssoll
Northern Pacific Lands Sued Over Unpaid Taxes in Dakota
Receivers of the Northern Pacific railroad sue Jamestown and Stutsman County officials in North Dakota to cancel taxes on lands. Suit targets county treasurers auditors and counties for alleged omissions in 1883 1888 assessments raising county tax burdens. Plaintiffs claim railroads within fifty mile indemnity limit were underassessed and taxes improperly levied, seeking restraint and refund.
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Hunter
Heim
North Dakota
Jamestown
N. D
SuleHaa
Norther Pacific Railroad
I. J. Oakes
H. C. Payne
H. GC. Louse
Qaldo
Cae Rallroid
Stutsman County
Territory
Dakota
Reatson
Primntiffs
Northern Pacific
Plan for a 11 member commission to exterminate the thistle
Gov Nelson supported by Liggett asks Congress to appoint an 11 member commission for Minnesota and neighboring states to study and propose a national plan to exterminate the thistle. The group would include four federal appointees and seven state governors to urge uniform laws and direct local authorities to remove the weed before seeding.
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Minnesota
St. Paul
Nelson
Liggett
State Experiment Station
McCleary
United States Commagionor
Steviculture
North Dunkota
South Dakota
Kitnets
Nelyngia
Iowa
Wisconsi
Congress
St Paul
Minneapolis
Elke City
Altgelt Snubs Wieken in Pullman Visit
Gov Altgeld visited Pullman to assess the Wulimian strikers condition after a message claiming 1,60 families faced near starvation. Vice President Wickes of the Pullman Co. offered to accompany the governor but was snubbed, with Altgeld replying he preferred to go alone.
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Altgelt
Pullain Company
Altgeld
Datters
Pullman
Great Northern Changes at St Iaul
Almost daily changes in the Great Northern railway operate department. General superintendent McKenon will announce R. W. Beyan as acting superintendent of the Afon tad division from Minot to Wayre Must with headquarters at the better place. FE. W. Batchelder resigns. Adams named superintendent of telegraph.
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Great Northern
St. Iaul
Great Northern Road
McKenon
Mastern District
R. W. Beyan
Afontad
Minot
North Dakota
Wayre
Better Place
Yea FE
W. Batchelder
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Louisville Electric Light Power Company
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Chicago & Alton Railroad
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