LAST OF CONGRESS HONORS SPEAKER AT ADJOURNMENT
The 54th Congress ends as Speaker Steed delivers a gracious farewell after a session marked by divided party lines and modest legislation. Members vote to adjourn without day, reflecting mutual respect despite political discord and a cautious path forward.
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AL Bour O'Clork
St. Louis
Steed Clowes
Washington
Anne
Republic
Senate
Pibie Narest
Wheeler
Alita
Beyoul
Dhe
Bailey
Nexago
May Marah
Uinoly
May Bailey
Mae
Califoria
Purine
Bem
Gay
Mmanority
Crisp
Aegslon
House of Represent
Howe
Surprising Manley Statement Shocks New York Leaders
In St Louis on June 11 ex-Senator Thomas H. Holt and Hackett of the New York Republican committee arrived as Mr. Platt delayed for consultations. Details awaited on Manley’s statement and its impact on McKinley nomination dynamics with Reed’s manager hinting at an Ohio pick. Generals Wedderson and Dodge and other managers observed potential shifts in the South and party opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manley
New York
St. Louis
Thomas 0. Thalt
Chiteman Hackett
New York Republican State Committee
St Louis
Plate
Senator Ditty
Maney
Mats
McKinley Dust
Reed
Ohio
Wold
Bram Kirst Page
Wedderson
Gen. Dodge
Iowa
Senator Aison
Maa Jey
Platt
McKinley
Renovation Talk On Old St Paul Post Office Building
Represent ative Kiefer pressed for upgrades to the old St Paul post office and its surroundings. The supervision architect initially balked, but after Kiefer urged the need ahead of a large upcoming encampment, the architect agreed to repaint and repair and a plan to improve the building at an estimated cost around two thousand dollars or more was considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PorntoMlee
Wrstington
Special
Kiefer
St. Paul
Maj
Lile &Tate
Altkin
Oles
Prominent Citizen in Financial Scandal at Belmont and Wright
In Mason City June 11 a scandalariot tale alleges that William 4 Bullard of Belmont former Secretary of the Senate forged a mortgage on his mother's real estate to secure several hundred dollars. The governor may revoke Bullard’s notary public authority after a conference. details remain awaited. Also notes appointments and resignations in state posts and counties.
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Mason City
Town
Belmont
Wright
William 4. Bullard
Senate
Miaglovtign
Bullard
Washington
Congress
Allison
Catania
House
Prisved
Cw.stone
Rep. Pa
Khongsures
Secretary of the Treasury
WSU
Allan
Mississippi
Rome
Mr Allen
Pension Bills Passed at Melated Fountain
Near the close of the session Col ieter passed a bill granting a pension to John Gregford a late private in company B Third Minnesota. Tawney secured passage of a bill to pension Mrs Anna Wendell widow of Dr Henry Wendell surgeon First Minnesota Infantry.
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Washington
Herston
Ieter
John Gregford
Mitntesota
Entey
Tawney
Anna Weedell
Tenry Wendel
Firat Minnegota Infantey
Death of Chief Justice Waln’s Father Reported
Chief Justice Waln of the Supremes Court learned late last night of his father’s death at age 70 plus. Waln has served on the bench for four decades and left for Chicago immediately after the notice.
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Clude Wallin
Waltn
Supremes Court
Waln
Chicago
Grand Forks Probate Judge Dies in Suspected Self-Inflicted Fall
Polk County probate judge Yeagon, serving his third term, died today from a self-inflicted gunshot wound near Grand Forks on the riverbank. Reports claim missing funds and forged signatures in his accounts. sheriff and county attorney prepared to pursue leads as investigators examine the death and recent allegations.
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Grand Forks
Ruimore
Yeagon
Lewis Wilington
Tragic train accident near Minot robs identity
At a Great Northern station west of Minot North Dakota yesterday a westbound passenger train found the mutilated remains of an unknown man believed to be a rider on a special train carrying President Hill. Body parts were scattered and clothing ripped, making identification impossible.
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Minot
N. D
Great Northern Railroad
Here
President Hill
Great Northern Road
Red River Flood Rushes Upward in Minnesota Field Report
Sam Moorhead reports in Minn. on June 11 that the Red River has risen rapidly since Friday, climbing five and a half feet. Low lands and river drives are submerged, but expectation is that the water will recede by tonight.
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Sam Moorhead
Minn
Red River
Duluth Courts Backs Gray Estate Contest Delays
In the Duluth special session June 14 the case over R A Gray's estate continued with Mrs Western Gray testifying about her visits to Mrs Magee in Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Attorney L White affirmed Gray's handwriting on Mrs Gray's letters. John Bullitt corroborated parts of her testimony. Olive Gray of Chicago sought a further continuance to July 13. The state fireman's convention closed and Little Falls selected for the next gathering. A St Louis River steamboat excursion entertained visitors. June 20 set for field day exercises by Duluth and Minneapolis high schools with seventeen events. Duluth beat Wahkat0 6 to 2 in a ball game.
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Mra
Thulath
Western Gry
R. A. Gray
Gray
Minneapolia
St. Louis
du- Muth High School
Central High
Duluth
Store Lelng
Winona Seminary Commemorates Graduates and Nuptials
June special from Winona reports a large crowd at the Young Ladies Seminary commencement with graduates Mary Maurt, Celesting Charlotte Hyke, and Agnes Ulna Dotan. Mina Tittle Pierce and W. ALOM Smith wed at the bride’s home, leaving for a Chicago honeymoon en route to Parker College. Also from Winnebago City, Parker College trustees select Richard Lawrence to the presidency after Burgess resigns. Prof. Guernsey and Prof. Prost resignations offered and accepted. trustees say the college is in good condition and the outlook is hopeful.
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Winona
Wilions
Mhu
Chittenden
St. Paul’s Epiacapal Church
Mra. W. W. Pierce
Chicago
Parker College
Winnebago City
Minn
Burgess
Richard Lawrence
Lawrence
Reysern
Toundia
Republicans Ponder Towne Stand and Silver Policy
In Hubbard County Minnesota Republicans wrestling with the congressional issue, are torn between support for free silver and admiration for Towne. They see him as principled and capable, yet fear aligning with Democrats and Populists to push the nation toward silver.
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Innea
Tubbard Cutaty
Towne
Este
Democrata
Mr. Towne
Golden Slipper Mine Shines in Black Hills Prospect
Reports from Golden Slippers ore beds in the Black Hills near Hill City mention about 90 ounces of bullion extracted from above the level with ore extracted from a shaft 300 feet deep. The mine shows profits and indicates a developing district with rich prospecting potential in the central Black Hills.
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Cronk
Fragmented OCR clues in a 19th century murder case
Readable fragments describe allegations of atrocity and mob violence tied to a historical Masons group. References to a dramatic claim of burning a victim and calls for political figures to respond, with vague mentions of interviews and presidents.
Two Deaths Reported From Consumption in County
Fact fragment describes two deaths from consumption in the county. Names Wilkins Dabtelai and C. L. Lorey appear with unclear affiliations. Context suggests local obituary notice or death report from a historical newspaper page segment.
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Etimn
Comsumegtiean
Intentone
Wilkins Dabtelai
Aleeksar County
Lou Ddl Atettmet Company
C. L. Lorey
River bill passes despite veto amid bitter Senate debate
The Senate overrode the president's veto by a narrow margin after three hours of debate. Speakers West Sherman Pettierw Hawley and Butler opposed the veto, while Wiles Hi Rate defended it. The chamber also tackled battleship counts and defense appropriations as sessions extended toward adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
Thoes
West
Sherman
Pettierew
Hawley
Butler
Wiles
Rate
Quy
Imian
House
An. Dingley
Noor
Murray-Elliott
South Carolina
Vetoes and appropriations dominate tense session
In a heated session, votes fell 40 nyes to 4 aye on a veto dispute while money bills for sectarian schools faced abolition plans by July 1807. Congressional adjournment loomed as the House debated battleship funding and public buildings, with sharp exchanges and political jests filling the chamber.
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Sita
Caeion
Miia
Conteranes
Wileh
Alent
Sonate
Sniutley
Utah
Idaho
Montana
Masons Elect Officers Turon 8.19 Speech Tone 10
The Turon lodge outlines officer nominations and the upcoming seven annual meeting of the South Dakota Grand Lodge any time. Lees of Mitchell and Goodner of Bierre lead a list of officers and dignitaries with titles and roles for the ensuing year.
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Turon
South Dakota
Dames Lewis
Cinton
Gaver
Webster
Gauind Genio Wirden
Wilkun EL
Huddle
Roaldngs
Gaat Futler Ware den
BT Stevens
Mitchel
Uri
Georgy Aa
Tottigrew Wee Whueltrenn
Atand
Tol Alctey
Darun
Grand
Davon
PIT
West
Biiram
Frond
Stews Alsaieteher
Wattertown
Gra Jution
Steovandy
Nissan
Yankton
EA Wea
Thry
Grand Pucauivant
Les Moore
Mitchell
Grand Tyler
Menjamin Ives
St Lawrences
Grand Abapling
Cyan W. Goodner
Bierre
Grinch
Dakota Gruml Chapter
Huyal
Musca
Poor crop prospects loom as farmers report uneven yields
Sowe's 9! Frenpecets Paar, JeMeraan, Jawa, Tune 10, special section describes a troubled crop season. Farmers in town report headland lodged and ground buckling under heavy growth. Excessive early growth weakens stalks. corn and other plantings struggle. Heavy rains and weed pressure leave fields flooded and soils unready for harvest.
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Sowe
Cerry
San Tarimers
Masonie Grand Lodge Session Details and Attendees
At a Masonie Grand Lodge session today W Perko of Wannele served as doctor G2 MG KR, with M Garrotheers of Grad Parks as Deputy MEG I Roses of Maephite and A Verein of Devil's Lake among attendees. The report notes Whe seaston as the largest in the Mistery of the Gruul Lodge, with Bod. Thompsoan of Par. 8.
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Maxonery
North Nolata
Fargo
Spechwl
Jone Wi
Grand Lodge
Perko
Wannele
MG KR
M. Garrotheers
Grad Parks
Meg
Roses
A. Verein
Devil's Lake
Bod. Thompsoan
Seaston
Wind Shooting Purge N o 1 Syeekit Dune
Wind Shooting, Purge N o 1 details a regional contest with teams including St Cloud and Winnipeg placing highly. The text mentions no individual scores and notes divisions and locations across a Northeast circuit, with references to a November Northwest event and various participants.
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Syeekit
Tie Pee
Nartie Ditkots Sportainens
Aseclittun Bourmmoene Wisi
St Cloud
Alimeapally al Datuth
Ted
Winnipeg
Flee Byrds
Penston Admirs appoints a person of note in Youkten
Washington report June 1 notes a prominent official appointment with Irene Baker from St. Path and others named Chloe Gould and Itgeluster among the listed figures. The fragment records a selection of individuals tied to the event, indicating a formal appointment and associated local entities.
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Penston Admirs
Washington
Speéehil
Tonk Pas Bere
Penglon
Anne Wargei
Youkten
Mirheaata
Underground lake yields blind white bass like fish
Two skeletons, probably Indians, lie near the cavern mouth of a submerged lake beneath a pit near Two Harbors. Gunnison descends twelve feet, drops into a subterranean lake feeding into Lake Superior, where a large opening allows escape to the surface air. He preserves a specimen of the white blind fish as an exhibit.
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Guinison
Gunnison
Lake Superior
Hey
Gunntson
Philadelphia Times
Shadowy Theatre on a Curtain and a Neighbor’s Wife
A resident observes a curtain shadow that suggests an affair but reveals only a husband exercising with an Indian club. The tale unfolds with misread signals, neighborly visits, and a comic misunderstanding that ends with the observer saying nothing.
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Att
Snckerson
George
Jim
Ély
Grandind
Plain Dealer
Traveling on Paper and the Railroad Folder Fiend
An old gentleman in town collects railroad folders and travel brochures. He assembles winter supplies of winter life descriptions from Florida and the Bahamas and maps of many countries to trace journeys. His summer reads include Northern resorts like Minnetonka and Alaska with tales of long, steady, peaceful travels.
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Florida
Bahamas
Mexico
Minnetonka
Alaska
Lake Superior
British Northwest
Isansas City
Electric light bugs invade arc lights and water areas
The Washington Star notes two large water bug species, belostoma and benacus, now common around electric arc lights. They were rare before, but arc lights drew them in huge numbers. Despite not being poisonous, they have strong beaks capable of severe wounds and should be handled with care. A very large brick water beastie also appears among water bugs near lights at about 1 to 100.
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Washington Star
Circansian Princess and Iudia Rubber Man Confrontation
A fragmented scene shows the Circansian Princess asking tears to reach the heart of the Iudia rubber man, who retorts with sharp asperity and questions his authenticity. In a menagerie, a hyena laughs as octave coupler effects echo, but no further action occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iudia
Perfect Sheep Dip Promises Easy Nicotine Sheep Dipping
A improved method of extracting nicotine from tobacco offers a concentrated dip for sheep, reducing labor and boiling. The ad claims it is the best stimulant for wool and a killer of insects, urging readers to contact Skabeura Dip Collation S. in Chicago for details. A park scene with a tramp and clairvoyant traveler ends Yonker's Statesman excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skabeura Dip Co-llation S
Chicago
Strange Exchange Guides Stranger to Hotel in Plain Dealer
In a quirky exchange reported by the Plain Dealer, a stranger asks for hotel directions while a policeman reacts with humor about fire escapes and baths. The odd dialogue underscores local street chatter and city life.
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Mr. Hayseed
City Hotel
Mandy
Vyoliceman
Clovaland Plain Dealer
Unclear fragmentary clippings hint at wartime satire
Readable lines reference a Washington Times style joke about a man on a bicycle carrying children, a punishing theme to fit a crime, and mentions of various names and places in a jumbled OCR fragment. The core action is not clearly stated.
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Hades
Warshington Times
Hall's Catarrh Cure and assorted old-time notices
A garbled collage of medical and anecdotal lines includes Hall's Catarrh Cure marketed as an internal remedy priced at 75 cents, alongside bumbled snippets about scarlet fever deaths, cotillions about poetry in wire, and a child-teething remedy. Mentions of Russian house moves, a bull-frog croak comparison, a Michigan testimonial for a consumption cure, and London bank money totals complete the fragment.
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Stewart
Nevada
Lindsay
Lodge
Quay
Aso
Massachusetts
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Murray
Elliott
Mr Eliott
Morgan
Maying
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Ma. Morgan
Perkins
Cinder
Palmer
Jahner
Nikyluy
Yonker
Statesman
J. G. Grant
Specialiat
Minneapolis
Hall
Wire
Toronto Acord
WixeLow
Mao
John A. Miler
Av Sable
Michigan
London
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Osborn, Crosby & Co
Grain Comulsion
Mour Exchange
Mineapolis
Hires Rootbeer
Charles Hirts Co
Philladelphia
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Aimorien
J.P. Allen
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Washington, D.C
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