War on the Sash Door and Blind Trust in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Attorney General seeks to dissolve the National Manufacturing Company over a bid to crush nonmember dealers and restrain trade across multiple states. Judge Burnell issued an injunction barring the company from doing business pending a motion to dissolve. Two diamond thieves, Dora Donegan and Jennie Monroe, were arrested near the Plant ers' Hotel in St Louis. Cora Donegan previously served time for diamond theft in Joliet. Nilea Michigan reports a record fruit crop, with green peaches in abundance and a single tree yielding over 1,600 peaches. pears fail this year.
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Wisconsin
Dartford
The
National Manufacturing Company
Illinois
Minnesota
Michigan
Iowa
Missouri
Ohio
Indiana
Kansas
Burnell
Dora Donegan
Jennie Monroe
Planters’ Hotel
St. Louis
McCarthy
Chicago
O’connell
Cora Donegan
Joliet
Nilea
Mich
Reservoir collapse devastates Baker City area in 1860s note
A reservoir near Baker City Oregon collapsed sending a flood down a gulch. The home of a French family and five children were drowned. Bridges were swept away and grain fields damaged. The reservoir, built in 1863 for mining, was located fifteen miles from the city.
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Baker City
Old Violins Sold From Manley Collection
The famous Manley collection from Martford Connecticut sold to Ralph Granger of San Diego California. About $20,000 paid for twelve instruments including the renowned king Joseph violin deemed the finest in existence. The gate was crafted by Judge Hulburt while administering the Laura Hawley estate.
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H.od. Manley
Martfard
Conn
Ralph Granger
San Diego
Cal
Joseph Vivelin
Hulburt
Laura Hawley
Fell Among Thieves Roughed in Kingston Restaurant Heist
Frank Toland a La Crosse businessman was robbed of a diamond charm worth 200 dollars and assaulted with a loaded cane at the Kingston restaurant in Indianapolis. The thieves, known to police, were arrested after the incident.
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Frank T.yoland
la Crosse
Wis
Utieves
Kingston
Iudianapolis
Toland
Pretoria clemency praise sparks deputations to Kruger
Deputations from all South African town mayors gathered in Pretoria to thank President Kruger for clemency shown to reformers. Kruger cited the Bible as guide and criticized Devin Rhodes for provocation while asserting the real instigator remains unpunished.
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Pretoria
South Africa
Kruger
Devin Rhodes
Five Cents Dispute Ends in Lodge Keeper Slaying
Grand Rapids Michigan February 5 1896 William H Lampman proprietor of a W vent lodging house was shot and killed by former employee George T Sullivan after an argument over five cents Sullivan claimed he was owed Lampman tried to eject him a porter was summoned but Sullivan drew a revolver and killed Lampman instantly Men in the lodging house say the quarrel began over the small debt and ended in tragedy.
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Wiliam H. Lampman
Grand Rapids
Mich
George T. Sullivan
Sullivan
Lampman
Governor orders National Guard to Astonia crisis
The Governor of Oregon deploys the National Guard to Astonia to restore peace amid a strike by Meharmon workers. Authorities say troops will protect non union fishermen and maintain order and property of cabeery men.
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Oregon
National Guard
Astonia
Meharmon
Cabeery
Baby farmer Annie Dyer executed for mass infant murders
Annie Dyer, known as the baby farmer, was hanged at Newgate for murdering dozens of infants entrusted to her care along with her son in law Arthur Palmer. Investigators tied river debris and letters to a pattern of killings dating from Christmas, with estimates ranging from forty to possibly one hundred victims.
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Annie Dyer
Newgate Prison
London
Reform Leaders Fined 125000 Each in Hammond Case
London reports say four Johannesburg reform leaders John Nays Hammond Col Rhodes George Farrar and J W Leonard were released on fines of 125000 each or 15 years banishment. US Vice Consul Knight confirms release. The incident closes with a separate note on Weyler Cuba coverage and other scattered items including a fatal fire in Oklahoma suburb Harvard students arrest and a Chicago cafeteria robbery case.
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Pretoria
Executive Council
John Nays Hammond
Col. Rhodes
George Farrar
J. W. Leonard
Johannesburg
South Africa
State Department
Hammond
Unvana
Cuba
Diario del Commercia
Barcelona
Havana
Weyler
Senor Sugasta
Spain
Senor Saguta
Phtey
Senor Sagista
Outlook for Trade and Crop Report Notes
Dun and Co. reviews say speculative price moves in wheat and cotton had little real effect. The government crop outlook, indicating a smaller yield, failed to influence markets due to prior expectations and large pre report selling, maintaining a cautious business mood nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dun & Co
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Thundering at the Cates: Cuban Insurgents Strike Havana
Havana faced two blasts Saturday night as Cuban insurgents dynamited Christina and Concha stone bridges and the Fernando Septimia aqueduct. Damaged water pipes threaten the city’s supply as fever and smallpox spread amid poor food and worsening conditions.
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Havana
Christina and
Concha
Fernando Septimia
Duel Ends in Death of Two Populist Leaders in Alabama
At Hartselle Alabama Monroe Jackson and J W West prominent Populist figures with opposite views fought a street duel after a saloon dispute. West was stabbed in the abdomen and Jackson shot through the lungs thigh and kidneys. Both died after being carried home leaving families.
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Hartselle
Ala
Monroe Jackson
J. W. West
Jackson
West
Vest
Col Crofton Declared Physically Unfit for Active Service
Col Crofton, commander at Port Sheridan, has been pronounced physically unfit for active duty by the post surgeon Major Henry Lippincott and Captain Charles Woundrow. A retiring board recommendation was sent to the Secretary of War following the post surgeon’s report. Crofton disputes the findings, citing his continued physical fitness.
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Port Sheridan
EL A. Crofton
Tenry Lippincott
Charles B. Woundrow
Merritt
Col. Crofton
Severnal
Flo
Veteran W M Moore Celebrates Eighty Sixth Birthday
W M Moore, who first visited Yonkton in 1931 with the American Fur Company, marks his eighty sixth birthday. He served through early Kan ang conflicts and indigenous relations, later serving as a judge and public figure in the West.
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Yonkton
W. M. Moore
American Fur Company
Moore
Kanang
Woman Fires at Man at Crystal Palace Dance Hall
Jessie Landers attempted to shoot Frank McDonald at Crystal Palace in Lake City Colorado. She fired three shots, killing Laula Estep, a young man, then shot herself likely fatally.
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Crystal Palace
Lake City
Colo
Jessie Landers
Frank McDonald
Laula Estep
Maryland Democrats Favor Gold Standard At Baltimore Convention
In Baltimore Maryland Democrats voted overwhelmingly to oppose free coinage advocating the gold standard. Major Stewart urged a minority plank for free silver but the convention adopted a resolution demanding money’s intrinsic value and redeemable government obligations. They also back a revenue tariff and endorse President Cleveland's policy.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Major Stewart
Talbot
Cleveland
Hints of Turkey's Fall Ominous Austrian Warning
In a speech to the Austrian delegation, Count Gelochowski, foreign minister, warned that Turkey faces possible collapse. He blamed Turkish misrule and urged reforms in European and Asiatic provinces to sustain the Ottoman empire, warning Austria and other friends may be unable to avert ruin.
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Craton
Count Gelochowski
Islnnd
Turkey
Austria
Queen Donates $600 To National Press Fund
Queen Victoria contributes F500 to the National Press fund a benevolent organization aiding editors reporters and others facing hardship from illness or unemployment. The fund makes provision for families of pressmen and disbursements run about $25 000 annually.
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Queen Victoria
National Press Fund
American Shoes in Germany Boosts U S Market Efforts
A report from Frank Mason to the State Department urges U S shoe manufacturers to coordinate to curb the German market. He notes how policy can be implemented and cites the growing success of American shoes in Germany as proof of impact.
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Germany
Frank Mason
United States
Conon At. Frankfort
Stat Department
Denmark Joins Union in Protection Pact
Official announcement confirms Diemmark joins the inter Teo uium for The protection of the Viettind property with accession effective Oct. 1 at TSU. The move adds Pare Pstuais to the alliance and expands regional safeguards.
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Denmark
Diemmark
Inter Teo Uium
TSU
Blacklisting Prohibited by Judge Collier Amid Rail Matter
Judge Collier rules against blacklist of ALT UV members tied to the Athandie wind Pywitie Railway matter. The decision limits government or agency ban tactics and affirms due process in Albuquerque area proceedings.
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Collier
United States
Albuqeerque
Athandie Wind Pywitie
Markets Report for Farm Commodities and Livestock
Regional grain and livestock prices listed by city including Chicago Cleveland Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York and Western marks. Cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye and butter eggs and clover seed quoted with bid ranges and grade distinctions.
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Conunen
Indianapolis
Hholes
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
Ste
Soc
New York
Turn in the Lane at Last Brings Health and Gladness
A Baldwinsville Gazette report recounts Herbert Spencer’s release from long suffering and a Warner New York man’s cure from nervous trouble after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. The piece highlights testimonials from Frank Williams and local druggists Gardner & Davis with sworn statements detailing the relief and renewed ability to work.
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The
Gazette
Baldwinsville
Herbert Spencer
South Side
Gardner & Davis
Frank Williams
Warner
N. Y
Dr. Williams
Vale
Williams
George Burr
N.Y. C
Mr. Williams
Warner and Vicinity
Agu
Acer Wa
Anan
Williame
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Harvard
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard Daseball
Princeton
John Walter
John Wolter
Ernest Benita
Robert Taylor
Sevanty Ole
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Ashop
Hat Indlap
Edmund C. Drummoant
N & Toyage
Outlook For Trade
Government Crop Report
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Alabama
Fort Smith
Ark
Parker
United Beat
Frank Carver
Dennisvis
George’ W, Wilson
Jesse
Johe
Midini
John Sullivan
Philadelphia
Gen. Baratieri
Willaris
Williams Med. Co
Nickel Mate Road
Port Wayne
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