Minneapolis saloon license rise shocks local readers
The City Council of Minneapolis advanced saloon licenses from 100 to 1500 dollars. Across the nation a mix of transport and political items appear, including shipper reports, court rulings, railroad orders on drinking, convict labor concerns, and a poisoning case in Staunton involving Miss Maggie Greaver and Miss Florence Meredith linked to poisoned candy.
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City Council of
Minneapolis, Minn
Staunton
Maggie Greaver
Florence Meredith
Meredith
World Doings and Political Items From the Daily News
A rapid digest notes Vice President Bouvr os arrival in Kansas City en route to California aboard the Santa Fe train. St Louis Mayor appoints Chauncey I Filley as Assessor and Water Rents Collector. Tax New York Bennie defeats a relic purchase for Martha Washington, Denison, Texas. Twenty six South Russian Workmen’s Federation members imprisoned petition czar for mercy. Massachusetts House vetoes state charitable and reformatory funding bill. President Arthur funded and hosted at Atlanta. Ohio Democrats set state convention in Columbus June 21. New York Woman’s Suffrage Convention elects Lillie Devereaux Blake president. Resolution urges women’s cooperation for social order. Pennsylvania Senate passes bill banning one person from treating another in a saloon.
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Kansas City
California
St. Louis
Chauncey I. Filley
New York
Bennie
Martha Washington
Denison
Texas
George Washington
Tex
South Russian Workmen’s Federation
Czar
Massachusetts House
Butler
Arthur
Atlanta
Ohio Democratic State Central Committee
Columbus
Troy
N. Y
Lillie Devereaux Blake
Pennsyvania Senate
Postmaster General directs Mississippi appointments aid
The Postmaster General orders that recommendations for Mississippi post office appointments carry no extra weight from ex Congressmen Cha mlers beyond private citizen input. Also notes on cholera in Asia, smallpox in Rio, a murder case in Taunton, court verdict changes in New Haven, a shooting in Starkville, a bank embezzlement arrest, and rail line sales.
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Chalmers
National Board of Health
China
Japan
India
Rio de Janeiro
Taunton
Mass
Ellen Hallasey
Timothy
John
William Flynn
New Haven
Conn
Adelia Curran
Wiliam M. Fay
Beardsley
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Curran
J.A. Yates
Canton, Aberdeen and Nashville Railroad
Dangaroly
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Hannibal & St. Joseph
Victoria
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Roadhouse, Ills
Kansas City Express
St. Louis
Engineer Smith
Jerry McCarthy
Tirey
Hannibal
Name Tierney
Concord
Lexington
Morgan City
Miss
F. G. Mack
Barlow
Normile
Normanville
Kans
Newburgh
Washington
Kansas State News Highlights In Topeka And Wyandotte
William Schmetzen, former Gift of Wyandotte employee, arrested for attempting arson on Dr. Mather’s drug store. Also noted are a Santa Fe railroad board reorganization, Clara Wilson’s incipient arson case, a fatal shooting near Topeka, insurance losses at Abernathy Brox & Coat, a runaway prairie fire incident, and new agricultural fair charter filed for Haya City.
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Wyandotte
Dr. Mather
Schmelzer
E. T. Cang
State Board of Charitable Institutions
Architect
Santa Fe
Topeka
F. Wilkie
St. Louis
Fuk
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company
Oliver Ames
Boston
A. FE. Touzalin
W. B. Strong
A. E. Touzalin
C. C. Wheeler
Edward Wilder
George L. Goodwin
I. Thorndyke
John P. Whitehead
J. F. Goddard
H.C. Clements
St. Joseph
Buchanan County Asylum
Inashkert
Bethany
Lil
Atchison
Jast
Jarre
Pesarnd
Abernathy Brox
Coat Leavenworth Burnet
Stuthy Stork
Fartary
Narth
Reaman
Maple City
Chantantatey
Aittle Creek
Cawley County
Arkansas
R. Tatwen
St. Marys
Luther R. Palmer
Palmer
Congress
J. Comstock
Tanganoxie
Anderson
Reno Township
Leavenworth
E. H. Sacer
Ao Urs
Sager
United States District Court
Foster
Department of Justice
Kansas
California
Nevada
Colorado
Western Kansas Agricultural Fair Association
Haya City
Massive New Orleans Bank Robbery Shocks City
The Metropolitan Bank on Cana and Chartres streets suffered a bold heist as five burglars blasted the vault, seized cash and valuables, and left with up to 200000 in deposits while watchman E Cuntini was bound and wounded. Investigators note foreign owners held large sums. a $2000 reward awaits capture of suspects.
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New Orleans
Metropolitian Bank
Cana and
Chartres
Red Leary
Chartres Street
E. Cuntini
Bass
Aligmonds
Cantini Gazved
Caulini
Porter
Ronner
Ciatchomm
Ciurtini
Garzal
Terrible Fate of No Children in Fort Worth Fire
Terrible tragedy in Fort Worth Texas reports a straw-filled box burning on a vacant lot beside the main street around one o clock. Two eight-year-old white children were found dead inside the box, their clothes burned, suggesting they died before being placed there. The father J. Y. Toward was arrested and later released. two colored boys were detained briefly. The mother Mrs White says the girl left home shortly before. Local opinion blames accidental ignition by a boy with cigarettes while the children hid from playmates.
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Fort Worn
Tex
Senday
Nain Street
Severil
Tie
J. Y. Toward
Werhort
Wren
Two California Rivals Settle an Old Feud
In San Francisco on April 17 a feud between Henry Emil Johnson, a Russian Finn, and James Donnelly ended in a saloon stabbing. After a pistol or knife duel the two men fought on the sidewalk with dirk knives. Johnson collapsed dying after crying for a doctor. Donnelly died nearby from stab wounds. Both men died of their injuries.
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San Francisco
Cal
Henry Emil J .Johnson
James Dannely
Stucston
Wen
Jolson
Donnelly
Johnson
Tazorg
Johnsen
Postal Money Order System Changes Take Effect This Fall
Modifications authorized by Congress to the postal money order system will go into effect around September 1. The Postmaster General can set the start time within six months after the president’s approval on March 3. The six month limit ends September 3, though implementation before October 1 seems impracticable. The act introduces postal notes for amounts under five dollars at three cents each and reduces fees for larger transfers.
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Congress
Destructive Tornado Hits White Oak Station Arkansas
A late April tornado struck White Oak on the Little Rock and Fort Smith line near Ozana, Arkansas, flattening trees and buildings. Postmaster Risor lost his store and home, with extensive mail damage and cash scattered. The storm widened to Gay's Mill and Commay with widespread ruin, downed telegraphs, and damaged railroad ties, all amid hail and ice heavy precipitation. Several towns report torn roofs, collapsed residences, and injuries, while other states report telegraph losses and wind damage across Kansas to Missouri.
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Weat
Ozana
Ark
White Oak
Little Rock & Fort Smith
F. Wi. Risor
H. Wallace
J. E. Cox
J. 4. W. Murray
Gay's Mill
Stantigz
Kenown
Commay
Faulkner County
Omaba
Mississippi River
Bavk
Torera
Kas
Here
McGonigly
Davenvory
Chicaso, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Jeveerson City
St. Mann
Mann
Brainerd
A Singular Romance Brings Bride Back From Death
Miss Mary Griffith, once declared dead after a Cincinnati fall and coma, awakened during burial preparations in Baltimore. She recovered fully and has since become a bride to Mr Vivian Neal, daughter of the late John A Griffith, a prominent city merchant, now a thriving member of society.
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Urea
Mary Grifith
John A. Griffith
T City
Vivian Neal
Baltimore
Cincinati
Murderer Alfred Packer Found Guilty of Five Murders
The jury convicts Alfred G. Packer for the 1872 San Juan County killings. The defense seeks a new trial claiming jurisdiction issues. Packer described cannibalism after his party starved near Lake City Utah. He was captured near Port Fetterman Wyoming after nine years wandering.
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Late City
Col
Alfred G. Packer
San Juan
Utah
Colorado
Lake City
Packer
Port Fetterman
Wyomlig
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