Remarkable sex disclosure in Wisconsin marriage story
A Waupun woman revealed her husband Frank Dubois is actually a woman named Mrs. Hudson. The couple, living with Gertie Fuller, described how they married in Wisconsin, kept silent, and planned to move to Illinois before the confession sparked publicity.
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Dix
Ior
Mary
Brandon
Wis
Frank Dubois
Waupun
Dubois
Bristow
Fond du Lac
S. J. Hyde Dubois
Frank
Ilinois Spring
Gertie Fuller
Gertie
Elgin
Hudson
Illinois
Immense Cotton Fire Destroys Savannah District
A massive blaze in Savannah Georgia began at Garnett Jubbs & Co warehouse destroying a 3000 bale cotton storehouse and 300 houses over a half mile square. Officials estimate losses near 1 million dollars with multiple deaths including a white firefighter and several colored workers. military patrol was deployed though no riots occurred.
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Savannah
Garnett, Jubbs & Co
Qau
J. Cash
Cash
Plas
Geason
Dixie
Moses Ston
Colored
Aintire
Canal Street
Vens
Canton man awarded four thousand for son's foot loss
George Stenfas of Canton Ohio was granted judgment for four thousand dollars against the Fort Wayne Road for the injury to his five year old son who lost a foot.
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George Stenfas
Canton
Fort Waynes ‘Road
Suppressing Polygamy in Utah Aims to End Polygamy Influence
The Utah Commission reports to Secretary Teller on enforcing the Edmunds act, noting polygamy bans at polls, registration, and eligibility. It urges Congress to pass a territorial marriage law and promises continued advocacy for stringent measures to end polygamy and strengthen loyal governance.
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Utah Commission
Teller
Edmunds’ Law
Wasnaneron
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
Courts of Justice
Utah
People’s Party
Christendom
Liberal Party
People
Mormon Party
Liberal
Legislative Assembly
Third District Court of
Supreme Court of the United States
Commission
Paddock
Criminal Feigns Photo Shoot and Smashes Gallery Camera
New York on October 31 reports that Thomas Davis known as Featherstone a professional criminal resisted a police photo session for the rogues gallery by grabbing a chair and smashing the camera during the attempted identification.
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New York
Thomas Davis
Featherstone
Ken
London Underground Explosions Attributed to Fenian Plot
London authorities report two underground railway blasts near Praed Street and between Charing Cross and Westminster. Dozens injured as windows, lamps, and carriages are damaged. Investigators suspect explosive material placed in carriages. four rocket like devices found. Police pursue justice amid public alarm and rapid hospital admissions.
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London
Feniams
Praed-street
Metropolitan Railway
Praed Street
Edgeware Road
Charing Cross
Westminster
Gallagher
the Times
Fatal Choke Damp Claims Five Workers at Allegheny tannery
In Allegheny City two men die and three others collapse in a well after foul air fills the shaft during a measurement. Christ Dickson dies. Ferdinand Schrader and Charles Schultz perish. Salome Bamberger and Rhinehart Remsen are rescued after ropes revive them. Dickson was single. the others are married.
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Pierspunen
Kiefer & Stiefel
Tannnery
Allegheny City
Christ Dickson
Ferdinand Schrader
Charles Schultz
Schrader
Schultz
Salome Bamberger
Rhinehart Remsen
Dickson
Bamberger
Remsen
General Schofield Arrives in Chicago With Family
Major-General John M. Schofield, former Commandant of the Division of the Pacific and now in command of the Division of the Missouri, arrived in Chicago by the Northwestern Road from San Francisco. He is staying at the Leland House with his wife and two daughters and staff. He dismisses rumors of moving the division headquarters to St Louis.
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Catenco
John M. Schofield
Sheridan
Missouri
Seven O'Clock
A. m
San Francisco
William M. Wherry
C. B. Schofield
Leland House
St Louis
Department of the Missouri
United States Central Railway Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation for a line from San Francisco to Denver were filed in Denver on Tuesday. The capital stock totals 75 million dollars, with prominent promoters including ex-Governor Beveridge. W. Walker of the St. Louis & Hannibal Road was elected president in San Francisco.
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Denver
Col
United States Central Railway
San Francisco
Beveridge
San Fransisco
W. Walker
St. Louis & Hannibal Road
Central Pacific
Danville Race Riot Leaves Five Negroes Dead in Slayings
Reports say five black residents were killed and about twenty people wounded after a clash between white and colored crowds in Danville Virginia. Gunfire erupted as both groups armed themselves, with police and volunteers called to restore order and curfew urged.
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Danville
Walter Holland
C. G. Holland
Thomas Seward
Commonwealth
Junius Hall
Ned Davis
Ariington Hotel
Jere Smith
Peter Wallery
R. M. Hubbard
George Coleman
P. B. Gravely
Hubbard
William Coleman
Lubbard
Greys
G. Cabell
Congress
James Wood
Mr. Cable
Judge Aiken
Internal Revenue Report Highlights Savings and Tobacco Tax Shifts
The 1888 annual report by the Internal Revenue Commissioner notes a $125,000 annual saving from consolidating districts and total receipts near $120 million. It details tobacco and cigar production increases, a large stamp issue, and proposed amnesty for illicit distillers. The report also cites enforcement decisions for Indian Territory and vinegar production reforms.
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Internal Revenue
Evans
Postal Union
Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Tle
Congress
Indian Territory
Folger
United
Illinois News Briefs From Lincoln to Chicago
Reports from Illinois recount multiple incidents. Zora Burns, Lincolns murdered girl, linked to tobacco habit. five dozen Knights Templar officers elected in Chicago with James Gay as Grand Commander. Miss Emma Bond seeks justice for a Christian County outrage. temperance and charity efforts noted in several towns. A severe fire hit the South Park Retreat Hotel in Chicago. a hogs attack tragedy near McLeansboro. labor and pauper statistics rise in Morgan County. A corn crop boom in Clark County and a fatal jealousy shooting in Jerseyville conclude the roundup of local items.
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Zora Burns
Lincoln
Logan County
Decatur
James Gay
Elwood
Joliet
H. C. Clarke
Kankakee
C. W. Dunning
Cairo
J. L. White
Bloomington
W. M. Burbank
Chicago
WFB
Bloomfield
E. S. Mulliner
Quincy
J. H
Grand Division
Sons of Temperance of Illinois
Cicago
Hillsboro
Hinkle & Son
Conrad Kattentidt
Harry Rubens
Central
Ilinois
Griffin
Jerseyville
Jersey County
George Robinson
Robinson
GafBn
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Public Documents
Illinois State News
Dr. Wilbur
St. Clair County
Ira Lackey
Firs Methodist Church
H. O. Hoffman
Clark County
Citizens’ Leage of
John B. Drake Trust
Anthony
Hannah & Hogg
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