Diverse 19th century notes from Minnesota and beyond
A patchwork of brief items from a northern U.S. paper recounts Rev J J Bamegah of One White Earth Minnesota, his Ojibwe ties, and church work. a district grand jury indicts Miss Elizabeth Marion for homicide. social remarks on gates of society and notable speeches. liquor counts in Washington and local reform efforts in Topeka. scattered science, weather, and trade notes including Scotland’s Caledonia origins, fossils, coffin factories, a New Bedford hen egg, and Oregon fruit areas. miscellaneous global curiosities, urban costs, and medical tidbits including mosquito venom, dental anomalies, and hospital openings.
Immigration Convention Brings Northwest Delegates Together
The Northwest immigration convention gathered in St Paul Minnesota with delegates from Minnesota Michigan Wisconsin Iowa North and South Dakota Montana Idaho Washington and Oregon. The meeting aims to discuss promoting agricultural mineral and forest resources to homeseekers and possibly launch a plan to attract immigration to the region. Delegates include commercial bodies governors mayors and railroad interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Paul
St. Paul
Minn
Nav
Cty
Minnesota
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
North
South Dakota
Mon
Transcontinental rate war as Southern Pacific plan outlined
A historic report describes a cooperation among rail lines to block Southern Pacific by routing New York to San Francisco goods through alternate paths to Colorado Idaho and Wyoming. It alleges Collis B Hurstington president of Southern Pacific aimed to force government bond defaults and wreck Central Pacific to seize control, prompting a meeting of Western roads to discuss possible rate cuts while risking California connections.
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Chicago
Colorado
Gia
Utah
Idaho
Develo
Southern Pacific
Collis B Hurstington
United States
Central Pacific
New Orleans
Centre Pacific
New York
New York City
Parauanen
San Francisco
Nevada
Wyoming
Galifoeni
Great Sale of Jewels From Late Mrs Mary A Smith
A public sale of jewelry claimed to be The Property of the late Mes. Sarah A. Smith Philadelphia widow of Wetard Smith proceeds to support a children's playhouse project. Over one hundred pieces include a hawkbroach with a large emerald diamond pin and various bracelets rings and earrings from Hungarian and other makers. Proceeds directed to the charity per the will.
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Sarah A. Smith
Philaderetta
New York
Mery
Tinin City
Atesyioon
Jewela
Mary
Patinadelphia
Hungarus
Rasniiorm
Alama
Express Held Up on Great Northern Train near St Cloud
Robbers attempted to hold up an express on the Great Northern line near St Cloud Minnesota on November 1. The bandits cut into the mail cars but failed to seize the treasure and fled. A special train carrying city detectives arrived at the scene to investigate.
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Great Northern
Minneapotta
Minn
Great Northern Railroad
St. Cloud
Nypoxnet
Enminrer
Bt. Cloud
Kelley to Succeed Thurston as Union Pacific Solicitor
Omaha Nov 14 W B Kelley to be successor of Senator John M Thurston as general solicitor of the Union Pacific system. Statement by Managing Receiver Clark cites a high chance of appointment though specifics are unclear. Kelley has long served with the line and is favored, with decision expected soon.
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Union Pacific
Omaha
W. BR. Kelleyia
John M. ‘Thurston
Atenal
Clark
Ayatom
Kelsey
Thurston
New York
Washington
Nebranka
Senate
Thornton
Arlington
Miy Thurnton
Soen
Thises
Clarke
Av. Kelley
Kelpier
Kelley
Snow Sweeps Aberdeen and Watertown in South Dakota
Snow blanketed Aberdeen and Watertown on November 19 as reports show eight and a half inches fell across the region. A complex election dispute in Chamberlain over a county commission ballot date led to questions of legality and potential court action. Meanwhile, the Deadwood banker Kimball remains missing, with authorities uncertain of his whereabouts, and Iron Hawk is arrested on cattle killing charges in Chamberlain. Three irrigation wells were planned for Hartland and Logan townships, while a Groton theater fire caused $3,000 in losses. Leader Peter W. Hirsene of Leadville’s bank is also missing.
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Chamberlain
Lyman
Hebla
Grant
Iron Hawk
Chamberlain, & D. Noy
United States
Robinson
Iron Showk
Fall Tier County
Sculptured Shaft For Iron Nation Monument
A marble monument to Iron Nation, late Sioux chieftain, is under construction at A. A. Grant's marble works. The grave will be in Lower Brule agency, funded by a popular Indian subscription. Iron Nation led the Lower Brule Sioux in a powerful era and earned lasting fame.
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Iron Nation
Yankton Press
Dakotan
A. A. Grant
Lower Brute Sioux
Lower Brule
Croton
Tron
Tanner Brule
Banda
Tragic Street Car Disaster In Cleveland River Draw
A street car carrying twenty to thirty people plunged from a bridge into the river after the draw failed to stay open. Rescue crews recovered bodies as investigators charged the motorman with manslaughter amid a growing crowd on the river banks.
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Wercome
Fantie Atrugeles
Foscue
U Ute
Leilien
James McLaliahiin
Henry We Mackionhire
Fathars Hofman
A, Sipersystier Wig Bavi
Root & Ake | Bride Company
Biba Manne CG
Carl Lophomba
Honman
Harvey
Ostman
Gerte Mottman
Marcie Patine Marie Mijahen
Jolia F Mules
Mtharian
Martha Sauerheimer
Attorneys Seek New Trial for Holmes in Double Murder
Philadelphia November 1 attorneys Rotan and Shoemaker argued for a new trial for Harry Holmes convicted of murder in the first degree for killing Benjamin Peltzel. The crowded courtroom heard lengthy legal points from Holmes attorneys while District Attorney Graham opposed. If denied, appeal to Pennsylvania Supreme Court likely. the case lies at a crucial stage as Holmes remains under sentence.
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Philadelphia
Rotan and Shoemaker
Tadie Arnold
Catine Wily
Harry Holmes
Benjamin ¥. Peltzel
Flolmen
Arnold
Graham
Airain
Hr Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Holmes
Nez Perces lands open to settlement at Nez Perce County
Nov 18 in Julietta Idaho marks the open ing to settlement of the Nez Perces ceded lands decreed by President Cleveland. Land prices set at 4 75 an acre for agricultural tracts and 6 per acre for timber lands. Officials survey several tracts with aim to house over 9 000 families. an estimated 10 000 people ready to enter at noon. Also notes a likely oldest steam railroad car halted at Pullman Del and a pile of regional anecdotes including a Mead farm and hereditary paupers and militamen still living.
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Gorman
Howard County
Maryland
Nin
Hin
Arthur Gorman
Hcense
Excise Board
Waaklogton
Capitol
All Norte
Teuita
Julietta
Idaho
Cleveland
Wten
Pullman’s Car Whore
Wilmington
Del
Atlanta
Ponr ‘Arm
Beddleford
Ari
Sinter
Henry
London
Lord Saliasky
Windsor
Oh Rte
Tom
Loupe
Rock Pulla
Vinee
Mikada
Immense Conservative Mass Meeting in Norfolk Dome
London reports a vast assembly at the Dome where Lord Salisbury spoke against protectionism and urged free trade. The meeting focused on British agriculture, food supply during war, and the impact of lowering prices on landowners and industry, with criticism aimed at those who framed tariff policies.
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Norfolk
London
National Union For PonmerAlive Associationa
Balientry
British Agriculaire
Peeiuier
Siirbury
Thia
Lord Salisbury
Retirement of Greenbacks Bald to Be Chief Venture
President announces retirement of Greenbacks Bald as central feature of annual message. Washington sources say the plan will shape policy and influence congressional action this session. Chicago dispatch notes the emphasis on fiscal reform and economic stability.
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Chicago
Chicago November move by healer writes of trip
A fragmentary report notes an healer or figure named Schlatter heard from a party in the city that he will travel to Chicago in November. The text also mentions stock yard markets in Chicago and nearby Omaha and Minneapolis wheat and hog price figures, with various crude notes on receipts and prices.
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Theaver
Chicago
Francis Bellatter
The
Mexics
Dever Jaat Wool
Holmes Murderer Trial Motion for New Trial Admitted
In Philadelphia on November 15 the judge heard testimony on H H Holmes appeal for a new trial after his murder conviction. Prosecutors exposed a forged affidavit by Blanche Hannigan alias Rhea, with witnesses linking Shoemaker to payment and perjury. The court debated the motion as prosecutors highlighted prior evidence and a claimed divorce connection surfaced during the proceedings.
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H. H. Holmes
Phlaunir
Benj
F. Weltzel
Ji Tee Arnold
Jalmes
Shoemaker
Holmes
Dree
Mandhe Hannigan
Catlowhill
Polixel
Gover
Swotzier
Imanche
Mr. Solan
Holinva
Neboxan
Devieoner
Anthar
Frahan
Girikoner
Graham Sprung
Graham
Wvidenow
Chicago
Glimerton
U. Nealeo
The Contract Void Western Union Right of Way Case
Washington November 18. The Supreme Court of the United States declares the contract between Union Pacific and Western Union void and unenforceable. Justice Harton states no telegraph company may place poles along a postal route if it interferes with railroad operations, forcing Union Pacific to maintain its own telegraph line along its railroad.
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Western Union
Washington
Justice Haran
Lie
United States
Conticium
Enion Pacific Tail Foad Company
Western Union Telegraphe Company
Justien Harton
Ie Railroad Company
Union Pacific Company
Dr Samuel Smith Dead Author of American Expirca
A lengthy obituary states Dr Samuel Smith died at 1.50 pm on a Friday afternoon while waiting for a train in New England. It notes his authorship of American Expirca and references his affiliations and connections with local figures, police, and officials. The report mentions a coroner and confirms the event occurred at a city rail corridor with various comments from witnesses and associates.
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Tewton
Wyenurdge Suifix
sAarerioa
Ene
Emad Oondilnn
Gath
OSM
Abner
Weller
Barton
Mina
Tom Cerny
Middfiers
Riolm
Davenparh Tay
Michigan Courts Rule On Maccabees Insurance Policy
Michigan courts issue a significant ruling affecting the Knights of the Maccabees insurance policy held by members in Iowa Falls and Ann Arbor. The decision concerns policy legality under state jurisdiction and addresses misused funds, breach of contract, and the role of intoxicating liquors within the order’s rules as explained by the appellate ruling and ensuing interpretations.
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Michigan
Iowa Falls
Welch
Citzen
Ann Arbor
Posmemeen
Sivele
Busefielary
Ukeerouna
The Horseshoe Record and Racing Fervor in Descriptive Prose
Fragmented report details a horse racing event with names like Charles Arndt Bel Fitzalmans and Airis in a crowded venue. It mentions a prize of $100 and references a banking company and a code for Anylin Wp, but many phrases are garbled, leaving unclear outcomes or precise facts.
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Charles Arndt
Bel Fitzalmans
Airis
Timhteen
Moreurh
Anyalin
Lie Biare Banking
Taro Ana Fortely Lyramath Aburi
Annual Dinner of the New York Chamber of Commerce
A report from New York on the annual dinner of the New York Chamber of Commerce to be held in New York with remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Carlile and Mrs Mnte addressing sound money and administration policies. The event is linked to discussions of national finances and measures for the coming session of Congress.
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New York
Fonticht
Pretauty
Strike in New York Necktied by 400 Workers Refuse to Work
In New York the strike order affects about 1409 workers from J H and JM Carneel Lion outfits. About 400 men refuse to go to work as the central labor board and unions declare the walkout, warning it could spread to 40 000 to 49 000 workers if extended. Brooklyn firms report large employment and expect further action.
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New York
Carneel Lion
Walind
Ona Burke
Ann Ems
Aliiiieon Dros
Brooklyn
Etrikers
Membeew Af
Howie Smite
Edgemens
Wlan
Convictions in railway union case and other 19th century items
The report covers eighteen months’ sentence for local American Railway Union officers after a 189? strike in California. a ship Manitobs ashore near Beach Haven, New Jersey. a Sioux County elevator fire in Rock Valley Iowa with $7,000 grain loss. a fatal stabbing in Bloomingtor, Alabama. Creston gas plant damaged by fire with $1,000 insured loss.
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Sioux County Elevator
Rock Valley
Huntting Company
Calliope
Armenian Outrage Reports Four Thousand Killed in Gurunden
Dispatches from November relay Turkish forces burning villages near Sivas and Gurunden. Four thousand Armenians including women and children killed or wounded. many homeless and without food or clothing. Major figures and local responses noted. warnings of starvation and exposure rise amid reports from missions and consulates.
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Landon
United Prose
Conasuitingpie
Ho'ok
Jewett
United Statin Corer
Elvay
Eng
Keirde
Jewett Pase
Terrell
Harte
Untt
Touraf
Ako
Diarbekir
Bond Report Conflicts On Secretary Hale Interview
Washington November 10 Secretary Hale did not appear at the treasury today while work on the annual report continued and rumors of a new bond issue were denied by officials. The gold reserve stood at 38 6 million with later conflicting accounting from treasury bookkeepers.
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Carlisi
Washington
Care Hale
Treasury
BUC
Hia Peel Derow
New York
Hansln
Treasury Bookkeepers
Body Held For Debt Causes City Shock In Omaha
The Adams ex Prop company faced a lawsuit after a doctor allegedly tried to collect $15 for funeral and undertaker bills from the family of Mrs. R. Wisburts. The operation failed and debt demands led to a writ of replevin. A funeral procession proceeded to the Presbyterian church after legal action was pursued.
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Hille
R. Wisburts
Jonvih
Roberts
Omaha
Barcona
Hill Ory
Match Factory Fire Kills Three in Detroit
A Detroit match factory of the Improved Match company branch burned at 3 am. Three workers died Reuben Davis a firefighter Thomas Wagner watchman Agnes Gelke an employee. About twenty five women workers were present on shift when the blaze broke out and spread rapidly. The loss is estimated at about 45000 dollars.
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Detroit
Mich
Improvit Match Company
Reuben Davis
Thomas Wagner
Agnes Gelke
Tababy
Mins Gelke
Monesacy
Mateh
Lowe
Absconder in Roolele Menevale causes massive deficit
Comically garbled note reports the Roolele Menevale cahier absconding, leaving a deficit of 2,800,001 francs. Warrant sought, suspected defalcation tied to gold mine speculation. Also items note a San Francisco sailing for Alexandria due to Armenian troubles and various oddities from London and Atlanta.
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Ollow
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Oregon
State Secretary of Horticulture
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Sheldon
Conn
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Poor Dare
Comwa
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Hotine
England
Peninaula Hospital For
Newberry
Guitlerres
Wate
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
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Huntington
Conference of Railroad Representatives
Paseille-Collin
Express
Kelly
Aberdeen
Watertown
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Kimball
Deadwood
M. D
Holcomb
Nebraska
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G. D
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Groton
Burns
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Colo
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Peter W. Hircene
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American Congress
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Columbia
Missouri University
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Joseph B. Ro
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Ev Rogers
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Mary Lease
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Nez Perces
Schlatter
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Ivar
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Sam Mutter
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Anne Gould
Consuelo Vanderbilt
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Justice of the Peace
G. Lawson
Seaton
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Ant
DR. Samuel Smith
Knights OF Maccabees
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Conn. Courant Sys
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New Haven Palladium
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Mani
America
de. Fewsmnitha
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N. J
Giel
Whitehall
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Phoman Wilamm
Yailng
Nobil
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Creston
Cropton
Guraniten
Wonen
Hildpen
Keno -Awmi Samprinjy
Turkey
Navy Department
Marseilles
Alesandretta
Marcetlica
Alexans Gretta
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