Illinois Appoints Special Commissioner to Europe
Iowa notes report Mr. Averst Roey of Illinois named by the governor to represent Iowa and Illinois in Europe on behalf of American importers of horses and stock. The dispatch covers ground disputes at Ottumwa and multiple regional incidents and inquiries across Iowa.
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Averst Roey
Illinois
France
Roey
Oglesby
Union
Ottumwa
Des Moines
Devin
Railroad Commission
Sioux City
Haddock
Anamosa
No. 1
Toronto
Canada
Spirit Lake
Senator Sabin Sued Over Northwestern Car Collapse
In federal court, Senator Sabin faces suits from H H Porter Ramsom R Cable and William Coffin seeking 200000 50000 and 2475 respectively. Plaintiffs allege Sabin aided the 1884 Northwestern Car Manufacturing failure through mismanagement. Cable and Coffin were stockholders and aim to recover losses.
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Chicago
Sabin
Minnesota
United States
Foreign Flashes Chronicle European Events
Reports note the mathematician Herr Spitzer is dead and St Patrick's Day celebrated in Ireland. The colonial conference sits April 4 to 7 and the Austro Hungarian banking bill is defeated. Emperors William and czar exchange congratulations while Nihilist bands threaten in St. Petersburg.
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Rudolph
Kainoky
Emperor William
Guirinal
St. Patrick's Day
Ireland
de Lessep
Germany
Achmoff
Abyssinia
Gladstone
Mr. Chamberlain
Quemados
Sagua
Yorkshire
London firm offers 10.5 million 6 per cent Mexican National bonds
A London banking firm bids 10 500 000 of the 6 per cent bonds of the Mexican National Railway at 92. Treasury issues notes in small denominations for circulation. George Sickles dies in New Rochelle. Iowa's Benton J Hall to succeed Montgomery as patent commissioner. Charles Hearst 14 fatally shot in Omaha while hunting. Russian press raises funds for Bulgarian insurgent families. no more executions planned. Wife of Hon E B Washburn dies in Chicago. Cholera reported in several South American nations.
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London
Mexican National Railway Company
Treasury
George Sickles
General Sickles
New Rochelle
Benton J. Hall
Iowa
Montgomery
Charles Hearst
Omaha
Louis Cuter
Winter Wheat Districts Show Favorable Prospects Across States
Chicago dispatch notes Farmer's Review crop summaries from twenty five Illinois counties are uniformly favorable with wheat conditions near the five year average. Five counties report salt, thirteen good, seven fine. Indiana reports favorable with no serious injury. Ohio Ashtabula damaged. seventeen other counties favorable. Missouri outlook strongest in three years. Kansas slightly improved. Michigan reports injury in Genesee and Wayne. southern lowlands damaged but upland looks good. Wisconsin favorable.
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Chicago Dispatch
Farmer's Review
Minois
Indiana
Ashtabula
Ohio
Missouri
Kansas
Genesee
Wayne
Michigan
Wisconsin
Maine Apple Crop Forecast Sparks Government Attention
An agricultural journal in Maine predicts an unprecedented apple harvest this year. The report notes the expected bounty will require careful review by authorities for potential policy implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Agricultural Journal
Haddock Murder Case Opens Tomorrow in Sioux City
Special to the Omaha Bee reports the Haddock murder trial will begin at 9 a.m. with 70 extra jurors added. Witnesses H. L. Leavitt and wife arrive from Chicago, while Treibers and Peters have not yet appeared. The narrative recalls Haddock’s anti saloon stance and the night of August 3, 1886, when the Rev. George C. Haddock was shot near Water Street after leaving Merrill’s stable.
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Sioux City
Omaha Bee
Haddock
Court House Haseen
Lewis
H. L. Leavitt
Chicago
Treibers
Peters
George C. Haddock
First Methodist
Greenville
Turner
Rev. Haddock
Merrill
Water Street
Columbia House
Fourth
Water Streets
John Arensdorf
H. J. Taylor
Arensdorf
Union
Trieber
Bismarck and
Granda
Pearl Streets
Water
Fourth Streets
Taylor
Peart Street
Water and
John Arendorf
Mr. Haddock
Mr. Arensdorf
G. W. Argo
le Mars
Argo
Leavitt
President appoints five to new Inter-State Commerce Commission
The president named Thomas M. Cooley of Michigan six years William R. Morrison of Illinois five years Augustus Schoonmaker of New York four years Aldace F. Walker of Vermont three years and Walter L. Bragg of Alabama two years as the first Inter-State Commerce Commission. Morrison Schoonmaker and Bragg are Democrats Cooley and Walker Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Washington
Thomas H. Cooley
Michigan
William R. Morrison
Illinois
Augustus Schoonmaker
New York
Aldace F. Walker
Vermont
Walter L. Bragg
Alabama
Thomas M
Arkansas
Harvard
Cambridge
Morgan
Alabama State Railroad Commission
Edmunds
Vermont State Senate
August Schoonmaker
Ulster County
Gov
Tilden
Fairchild
Messrs
Morrison
Schoonmaker
Bragz
Cooley
Walker
Glowing Tribute to Beecher at Emanuel Temple
A memory service for Henry Ward Beecher was held at the Jewish temple Emanuel on Fifth Avenue. A large portrait stood before the altar as reverends and leading Hebrew divines gathered with the Rabba and Plymouth church figures. Dr Gottheil praised Beecher for defending the Jewish race. Halliday added brief remarks.
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Beecher
New York
Henry Ward Beecher
Gottheil
Halliday
National Prilte Ele Inauguration and Drill Planned in Washington
Preparations for the national encampment in Washington run May 23 to 30 with a grand parade of National Guardsmen and Grand Army of the Republic. Prizes totaling 26 500 and various medals are planned as states respond and governors weigh the event's utility.
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Washington Dispatch
National Guardsman
Grand Army of the Republic
Washington Monument
Army Corps
George Washington
St. Paul
Indianapolis Light Infantry
Antonio Rifles
Twenty-third New York Regiment
Lomax Rifles
Muscatines
Iowa
Houstons
Chickasaw
Louisville Legion
Montgomery Tree Blocs
Lynchburg Home Guards
Trey
N. Y
Ctizens’ Corps
Virginia
North Carolina
Ohio
Michigan
Ketucky
Rhode Island
de Leon
President Cleveland urged to start daily gymnastic exercise
Dr. Seth Sowers warns in an interview that President Cleveland faces serious health risks from lack of exercise and overeating. He urges setting aside a daily half hour for gymnastic activity in the White House to prevent a possible fatal stroke during his term.
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Washington
Seth Sowers
Cleveland
Flood Devastates North Dakota Gorge and Warehouses
A breaking ice gorge near Bismarck caused rapid river rise flooding Mandan and surrounding meadows. The Northern Pacific warehouse, 700 feet long, was moved over 30 feet and damaged. losses exceed 15 000 dollars, with meadow lands of 6 000 acres submerged. Trains halted. Mandan submerged. river width grows to six miles. new channel drains ice later, but damage may reach 30 000 dollars.
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Bismarck
Dak
Washburn
Northern Pacific
Graham
Mandan
Rock Haven
Ft. Buford
Iowan Saved From Death After Railroad Find
Switchman Gaffney found James Buchanan of Nor way la unconscious on the Chicago & Northwestern main track. Buchanan, robbed of 23 dollars a railroad pass and two notes, identified himself before being hospitalized at Alexian Brothers. Owen McCarthy was arrested for highway robbery after a chase and fight in the Kinzie street cigar shop incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Dispatch
Gaffney
Chicago & Northwestern
North Market Street
Kinzie Street
Alexian Brothers Hospital
James Buchanan
Norway
Trader Bain
Owen McCarthy
McCarthy
Buchanan
East
Chicago Avenue
Freeport Express
Manning's Successor President Cabinet Gossip in Washington
Washington special reports broad discussion on the next secretary of the treasury. Smith M Weed and W E Smith in talks with the president amid speculations. Indiana Senator Voorhees presses for an Indiana appointee, potentially ex Senator McDonald, to balance representation after Hendricks's death.
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Mr. Smith
Washington
Smith M. Weed
W. E. Smith
the Treasury
Smith
Well
New York State
Voorhees
Indiana
Boundary dispute over British Columbia gold lands eyed by Canada and U S
Ottawa reports that gold discoveries near the British Columbia Alaska boundary may spark a cross border dispute. A Canadian geological party will survey the area from April to ascertain ownership, aiming to secure cooperation from the United States to settle the boundary. Dr. Bell notes rich ore in the Lewis River to Mount Stilias region and warns of possible contention.
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Canada
United States
Ottawa
Ont
British Columbia
Alaska
Pacific
Dominion
Yukon District
Bell
Geological Survey
Lewis River
Mount Stilias
Iowa Supreme Court Defies Math in Distillery Case
Des Moines special to the Omaha Bee reports Iowa's supreme court, in a five member panel, failing to agree on a writ of supersedes suspending an injunction in the big distillery case. Chief Justice Adams proposed a compromise as to how five can be split, joking that a half of five is even, and that both sides can have equal justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Omaha Bee
Iowa
Supreme Court
Adams
Dissatisfied Knights of Labor Eye October Assembly
A New York report says the Knights of Labor may oust current leaders when the Minneapolis general assembly convenes in October. Delegates hostile to management are being elected, potentially cutting officer terms and defeating General Master Workman Powderly and others except Thomas B. Barry. Dissatisfaction dates to the Richmond convention and charges Powderly bowed to the Home Club faction.
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Knights
New York
Knights of Labor
General Assembly
Minneapolis
Richmond
Workman Powderly
Thomas B. Barry
Michigan
Powderly
Congress Likely to Convene in October Says Illinois Congressman
Washington special Congressman Town shend of Illinois says he expects an extra session of congress in October. He sees no need to meet before then but cites the deficiency bill and river and harbor bill as urgent before December. He wants House organized for swift action and predicts no speakership contest.
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Congress
Washington
Townshend
Illinois
House
Fire Ravages Buffalo Richmond Hotel Killing Many
A devastating blaze in Buffalo at the Richmond hotel on Main and Eagle streets destroys the hotel Bunnell's museum and adjoining building. About 125 people were present with estimates of 12 to 20 deaths and many injuries. Firefighters rescued several. the stairways filled with smoke forced escapes to roofs or via windows. The ruin housed diamonds and jewelry worth millions. hotel records burned. The final death toll remains uncertain as searches continue.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Richmond
Main
Eagle Streets
Bunnell’s Museum
M. Adler
Kilroy
Wilson Purcell
R. G. Dun & Co
Norton Osbourne
Kate Pierce
Kate Kent
Germany Offered Two-Fifths Interest in Interoceanic Canal
Washington special reports The Sunday Herald claims a Frankfurt banker received a telegram from Germany offering M Le Comte De Lesseps a two-fifths stake in an interoceanic canal. The note says 55 miles would be dug with portions already completed and a dam built to block sea water. England would be excluded.
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Germany
Washington
The
Sunday Herald Today
New York
Frankfort
M. le Comte de Lesseps
the Herald
England
Important Appointments in Washington Likely Soon
Washington special notes the president is expected to announce appointments for the inter state commerce commission and other urgent vacancies. It cites public discussion of candidates and highlights the under valued patent commissioner post, whose salary and scope provoke demand and potential resignations from former commissioners who returned to patent law practice in the city.
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Washington
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Montgomery
WRG
Political Prognostication from ex Senator Eaton
Washington special reports an interview with ex Senator Eaton on the 1888 outlook. He says if the Republican nominating convention met tomorrow Blaine would be the choice though Sherman would be the strongest nominee and Edmunds would make the best president but cannot win. He adds Blaine would name and back a successor if not nominated. He predicts Alli son as likely if Blaine behaves. When asked about the Democrats, he declines to discuss, calling himself a Democrat and avoiding comment.
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Washington
the Star
Eaton
Blaine
John Sherman
Edmunds
Garfield
Allison
Tragedy and lynch mood grip Hastings after Dr Randall slain
A Hastings Nebraska special reports that Dr G W Randall was arrested for a grave crime against an 11 year old girl and was shot dead in the courtroom by a man named Hart. The crowd stirred rage, a woman wife of the dead man fled guarded to Grand Island, and vigilantes from Edgar pursued her. The town faced a feverish night with mobs and fear, while Hart fled the scene.
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Hastings
Omaha Republican
G. W. Randall
Marion Hart
Edgar
Randall
Hart
Avenger
Omaha Bee
Young Hart
Howard
Mrs. Randall
Grand Island
Haddock Murder Trial Opens in Sioux City
Prosecuting counsel opens the Haddock assassination case with a detailed narrative of conspirators, a large crowd attends, and jurors are seated after exhaustive peremptory challenges. Defense contends alibi for John Arensdorf as trial proceeds with a vigorous outline of alleged plots and victims.
Senate probe into executive departments begins letters sent
Senator Cockrell chairing a senate select committee has started inquiries by sending letters to department heads requesting detailed data on January 1 1884 1885 1886 1887 and 1887 operations and staffing. Acting Interior Secretary Muldren orders bureaus to compile the information for the committee.
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Washington
Cockrell
Senate Select Committee
United States
Congress
Muldren
Interior Department
Corkrell
Gladstone replies to Dana on Irish policy reception
Gladstone cabled Charles A. Dana in New York acknowledging Dana's dispatch about Cooper Union endorsing his Irish policy. He thanks the American public for sympathy and predicts continued support until the policy achieves its aims of good government in Ireland.
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Gladstone
Dana
London
Charles A. Dana
New York
Cooper Union
Ireland
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John van Gent
Osceola
James Burke
Sherman
Lake Police
Brooklyn
McKenzie
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Secretary of War
Department
Wilnois River
Swan
Marion County
Marengo
Irep Minier
Spencer
Henry Cril
Milford
Herr Spitzer
Colonial Conference
Austria
Italy
John Noel
Helene Hastreiter
Covent Garden
Leonora
Francis Joseph
General Saletta
Massowah
Gent
Archbishop Gibbons
Baltimore
Rome
Duc d’Aumale
Imperial Institute
Queen Victoria
St. Petersburg
Press of
Russia
E. B. Washburn
Bussey Bridge
Theodore D. Moses
Folsom
New York Sun
William Tell Coleman
San Francisco
Department of Public Affairs
Willian Tell
Engineers
Messrs. Nolan & Son of
Prilte Ele
Manning
Brigham Young
Satan
Frenly
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