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Newspaper

Friendship Weekly Register

Location

Friendship, New York, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1889

Page

3

English Syndicate Buys Unprofitable American Properties

The Register reports English syndicates have spent about 50 million dollars buying into unprofitable American properties. It notes seven million Germans and Austrians live outside Germany, Pierre South Dakota boasts a boom, and British annexations include Humphrey and Rierson Islands. It mentions age and height statistics of British Army recruits and an anecdote about a London tea broker handling sixty duplicates per pound. James Bryce sues A Oakey Hall in England over claims tied to The America Commonwealth.

London James Bryce A. Oakey Hall New York England

Trained Military Dogs Carry Messages in Austria and Germany

Reports say dogs trained for military use in Germany have inspired Austrian experiments. Pointers, sheep dogs, and pouches are cited as best breeds with roles carrying messages and ammo, guarding depots, and performing outpost duties. One dog supposedly carried a message eight miles in five minutes.

Germany

Bank of France Fights to Name Robber of 852000

Governors investigate a paying robbery of 852000 deposited earlier by a person now deceased. A forged receipt led to withdrawal. Executors later presented the authentic receipt and the bank was ordered to pay the funds to the rightful owners.

Bank of France

Sunday Rest Gains Ground on French Railways

In Paris ships are closed on Sundays and the Paris Lyons Railway Company has granted a holiday to goods station workers. The measure aims to spread Sunday rest to other railway branches, with Northern Railway directors already favoring similar reforms.

Laborin France Paris Paris-Lyons Railway Company Northern Railway

Oil scare in Caspian wells proven false

European reports claimed Caspian oil wells were rapidly drying up and Russia would ban exports. The claim, presented with certainty, failed to affect American prices as Standart Oil Company reportedly keeps fully informed on the true supply and market conditions.

Europe Standart Oil Company

Forest Fires Devastate Regions Across Three Territories

The New York Herald notes fires sweep Montana Idaho and Washington with massive timber losses. Descriptions speak of vast smoke and ash, burned pine stands, and blackened mountains as observers estimate scale without precise figures.

Montana Idaho Washington New York-—Herald

Wreck on Granite Cable Dam Claims Two Lives

A heavy granite transport car failed with a 30 to 40 Italian crew watching as a suspending cable parted. Two laborers were crushed to death and others injured when the car descended from the Sodom Dam construction site near Brewsters, New York, with gore reported from the accident.

Sodom New York Sloe Ira

Labor unrest and unions reported worldwide in a sweeping labor roundup

A wide array of labor news covers eight hour movements in Albany and Cincinnati, new union formations in the United States and international ties. Reports note Knights of Labor activity in Cincinnati, international joint efforts with Shoe and Boot workers unions, China tailors strike resolution, and stalwart Flint Glass Workers Union strength. Also cited are French eight hour agitation, Paris union activity, and wage conditions in Ireland and Algeria alongside industrial output notes from quarries and lead mines.

Bustax Hesanre Mola Straltomary Engineers Cincinnati Board of Public Works United States Knights of Labareia Purjeet eWarkers San Franciseo Chiusamen Albany Amaleusini Knights of Labor Cincinnaud International Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union Journeymen Tailors China St. Louis Cauviet Stemmcutters Ind Gkhachty Des Bes Streator New Hampshire Lionpedis Asan Joelamin England Brooklyn Tadbin Bas Mene Tung Workmnemed Lishor Lyceun Thabek Younestown Penn Abe de Ate Paris OVTR West Sullivan Flint Glass Worked Union Ts Isto TSU Isso Lot Lendon Ireland Isle of Man Irish Sea Laxey

Rail disaster and misfortune across states and nations

A freight train derailed in Rahway New Jersey killing three men. A 15 year old boy committed suicide in Claremont by self inflicted gunshot. Rev. Talmage planned a Holy Land voyage. Ships Cleopatra and Crystal Wave sunk off Delaware Capes. Bank defaulter William Henry Gresson closed Tradesmen’s Bank. Executions at Nashville and a fatal lynching in Kentucky linked to family feud. Several fires, accidents and health alerts ripple nationwide including cholera rumors in Indiana and boiler explosions in Ohio and North Carolina.

Eastern Middle States Rahway N. J Caller DI Claremont T. de Witt Talmage Holy Land Paris Liverpool Mediterranean P.M. Arthur Denver Oliver Garrison New Orleans St. Louis Sepurant T. C. Barry Thirteenth Regiment USA Taylor Ruthrie Indian Territory Lexington N. Co Robert Berrien Hong Kong San Francisco American Missionary Society Chi Pie Neil & Dyas Akron Ohio United States Monongahela San Praversen Bellair Thes Hamlet Tal Adam Mann

Prominent Figures Named in Sparse European Notes

A long, fragmentary list names Gesenar Laitia, Kine Heseeny, and Perrniken among others, with scattered references to US Grant, Jesse in California, and Senator elects. The text mentions pensions, an annuity, Washington, and various European figures, including Harrison, Draxper Warrigns, and Clemenceau, with notes on careers and places like New Orleans and Berlin.

Gesenar Laitia Raty Mas Grant Jesse California Perrniken South Dakota Casendiy Portugal Jatyroms Watts Viatas Bank Pieree Brame Pearcekord Vial sVeneried Levoer Birnsit

Thanksgiving Day Proclamation Sets November 21 National

The text announces a presidential proclamation naming Thursday November 21 as National Thanksgiving Day. It urges citizens to reflect on Providence, gratitude, and national blessings, and notes the proclamation was issued in Washington by President Benjamin Harrison with James G. Blaine as Secretary of State.

United States D. Benjamin Harrison Priesthlpant Amwcien Washingtom Bravamin Hanison James G. Blaine

Disaster in Glasgow Factory Crushed Fifty Workers

A wall collapsed beside Tem pleton's Carpet Factory in Glasgow trapping many as 140 workers faced a crowded exit. Debris buried fifty in the weaving department. eighteen injured. Rescue with electric lights recovered 25 bodies by early morning, 25 missing amid panicked scenes. Survivors said lights went out suddenly after work ended. rumors cited an old coal pit foundation.

Glasgow Scotland Templeton

Relief Effort Formed for Dakota Sufferers

The Joint Relief Committee of the St Paul Chamber of Commerce and Robbers' Union organized to aid Dakota victims. It plans to send clothing food and fuel, with the state to manage stock. Over twenty thousand people face extreme destitution lacking basic needs and money for food. Henry Marvin chairs the committee noting reports from North and South Dakota confirm severe hardship.

St. Paul Minn Henry Marvin Relief Committee North South South Dakota

Boston contractor lands cruiser No 11 build contract

Harrison Loniie of Boston wins the $674000 contract to build cruiser No 11, a 2000 ton vessel. In Nashville Sheriff Grigsby is shot dead by J C Averidge, a distiller. Wind River Reservation Indians near Yellow stone face starvation before spring. Chinatown San Francisco clash Aftermath injures several as highbinders clash after attempted assassination. U S Treasury November coin stock totals show gold and silver holdings and mint output. cruiser Charleston accepted by Secretary Tragg. Wisconsin official Jerome A in line as Collector. France suspends payments to priests for political sermons. Nihilism patriarch Nicolas Gabri lovitch Pschernisclewski dead aged sixty. Swiss government apologizes for arrests of five Americans. Australian tour by Gish Hare Rule party yields £100000 for Irish cause.

Harrison Loniie Boston Nashville Tenn Grigsby Dickinson County J. C. Averidge Wind River Reservation Yellowstone National Park W. T

Musical and Dramatic Scenes Roil London Theatre Scene

A garbled review of stage events and personalities floods readers with scattered names and venues. References include Saint Martin in Paris, Sadler's Wells, and Watts Phillips productions, with notes on leaders like President Aurison and actors such as Minnie Har. The piece mentions London and Exeter theatres, a large midwinter exhibition impact, and a bank forgery suspect list.

Exeter Eng Borsal Mawamee Minnie Har Carmen Bengit Pricbsehen Lyke Tey Warne Nester Highlaieds Scothand Maki Ried Professionil Cote Germaany Aurison White House Tue Phay Azvert Bo Ance Babner Joe Seward Jim the Penman

Mutiny on Mexican Rail Escort Near Vera Cruz

A corporal and four privates mutinied on a train near Vera Cruz injuring a lieutenant and killing a sergeant. The attackers attempted to seize the engine and escape, with the engineer and fireman resisting. After fights and a pursuit, the mutineers fled as a detachment secured the escort car at Soltepec. Major General George Crook discusses desertion as a major army issue and potential recruiting reforms.

Vera Cruz Mexico Cau Soltepec Soltepee George Crook The Missouri Secretary of War Ppa Sam

Smuggling Ring Tied to Opium Trade in San Francisco

Investigation shows months of opium smuggling led by Sing Wad te of Hong Kong. Ships bound for China shipped hundreds of cases this year, with a majority of opium exports routed through the case. A San Francisco merchant inventory indicates the scale of shipments and losses to the U S government. In Westminster a grieving woman died after a spontaneous blood spasm, observed by witnesses, as she mourned her mother already dead and her brother shortly after.

San Francisco United States Firma Im Hina Opiuus Sing Wad Te Hong Kong Optima China San Fran McIsco Sing Wad& Te Tsiaamid Tau Seay Sc Bates West Minster Narie Jdapet Jackson

Death Sentence Shocks Western District Court

The article lists multiple defendants including Parker, Goins, Burris, Aisi, Billy, Willis, Teasay Telfer son Jones, Tobler and Bullard facing execution, to occur Tuesday August 8. It notes no extenuating circumstances and hints at a mass execution equal to or more severe than previous hangings in Arkansas. It also references other cases across the Choctaw and Cherokee Nations and mentions population estimates for the Hellenic kingdom and a Mexican land offer to colored colonists.

Dndtze Parker United Lune Westerns oVekindisds Ivath Port Smith Sam Goins Jing Burris Waris Aisi John Billy Phos Willis Teasay Telferson Jones George Tobler Charley Bullard Astr Thas Arkensas Goins Jipimien Burris Bile Houston Boire Neili Harris Sustin Tishom

Ground broken for grand Tabernacle in Brooklyn in 19th century

Ceremony marks groundbreaking for a new Tabernacle in Brooklyn linked to Clinton Greene avenues. Speeches by Lyman Abbott Ingersoll Wells Terhune and Talmage praise central church, with plans for 4000 seating and 2000 more via Sunday-school rooms. Insurance payouts total 115000 to cover site costs.

Clinton “Greene Avenues Brooklyn Lyman Abot Ingersoll Q. D. Wells Terhine Y Talmage Ageat John Wood America

Diverse Global News Clippings With Economic and Political References

An assorted set of notes covers crop yields in the United States, a Florida orange crop estimate, charity donations, corporate financials, political shifts, and international events. The fragmentary items mention Mevpthan crop shortfalls, a $50,009 charity donation, stockholder payments, seismic shocks, shipping and industry concerns, and academic ties to the University of Sydney alongside various global topics.

Florida Elisa T. Loring Baston Eadiel Tower Coniany

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