Official Directory Congress 1onral Representatives and City Officers
A historic directory lists Congressional representatives for the 11th district L 8 and W H Dent, plus a full slate of county and city officials including Sheriff W M Boyle Auditor Fred Becker Treasurer J F Albright Recorder W Winslow County Superintendent Carrie Byrne Surveyor L K Bowman Coroner J C McMahan County Attorney P Warren Board of Supervisors James Hughes Chairman Ino Becker Dom Bradley A Doring Eli Potora Mayor T J Priestley Marshal John Latenser Recorder J C Kain Treasurer David Gibbs Fire Chief Tom Adamson City Physician J C McMahan Council members B Sudmeyer J W Schmidt G Osborn G Carter T Gallagher J Connor President P F Dalton Secretary Frank Koob Directors P I F Dalton W H Dent Alex Reichmann A B Steiner C F Woodard O D Hoffmann
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Dent
M. B. Tritz
W. M. Boyle
Fred Becker
J. F. Albright
W. Winslow
Carrie Byrne
L. K. Bowman
J. C. McMahan
P. Warren
T. J. Priestley
John Latenser
J. C. Kain
David Gibbs
Cire
Tom Adamson
B. Sudmeyer
J. W. Schmidt
G.osborn
G. Carter
T. Gallagher
J. Connor
P. F. Dalton
Frank Koob
P. IF. Dalton
Alex. Reichmann
A. B. Steiner
C. F Woodard
O. D. Hoffmann
Attorney and Counsellor of Law Will Practice in LaMars
An attorney announces practice in both state and federal courts based in LaMars Iowa. Available for civil, criminal and administrative matters with emphasis on courtroom advocacy and legal counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaMars
Iowa
Attorney and Counselor at Law and Notary Public in LeMars
Attorney and counselor at law and notary public will practice in the state and the United States courts. Attention given to loans, collections, insurance and commercial affairs. Office in Kluckhohn Block, LeMars, Iowa.
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Pew Bros
LeMars
Iowa
United States
Kluckhohn Block
LeMars, Sa
Dentist Office Over Store With Unclear Hours
A brief notice describes a dentist office located over a United States clothing store with hours listed from 8 a m to 6 p m. The fragment notes the location but lacks further identifying details.
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United States Clothing Store
Gen Sherman's Funeral in New York Public Offices Close
New York honors Gen Sherman as President Harrison declines to view the body. Courts and exchanges close and business largely halts. Crowds gather along Seventy First Street as a funeral caisson and black charger arrive. Services begin at noon with prayers by Father Sherman and Handel selections. Brooklyn marks a half holiday with flags at half mast and schools closing at noon.
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New York
Gen. Sherman
Sherman
Hous
West Point Cadets
Blaine
Proctor
Rusk
O'Bierne
Romer
Swing
Harrison
White Alve
Father Sherman
Damrosch
Mather Shermith
Mather Taylor
Mather Sherman
Elijah
Mendelssohn
W. Childs
A. J Drexel
Ifham Hitchcock
Chauncey M. Depew
Cleveland
Slayes
Joseph Choate
Dbraine
Gon. Schofield
Govs
Pattison
Bulkly
Senate
House
Lieut
Ernst
Marks of
Reape Ct
Brooklyn
Brooklyny
Fen. Sherman
Son Reports Father’s Catholic Beliefs Across Life
Thos Ewing Sherman, son of the late general, arrived from Europe and recalled his father’s Catholic devotion. He said his father was baptized and married in the Catholic Church and attended until the Civil War, noting his belief that true religion is Catholic.
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Thos. Ewing Shermian
Europe
Trade Papers Discriminated Against in Canada Post
New York February 19 reports state Canadian customs clasify trade periodicals as advertising publications subject to duty at 25 cents per pound and 20 percent ad valorem. Canadian post office must hand over all such U.S. mailings to customs. Bailey Weringer consolidation forms four leading wringer firms into a single company with capital of 2.5 million dollars.
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New York
Canada
van Cott
Custom House
Post Office
Washington
Canadian Post Office
Customs Department
United States
Streeter Pledges Independent Vote for Senator
Streeter, candidate for United States senator, pledges independence from caucuses of Republicans or Democrats and says he will align with the agricultural party on issues. Farmers back Streeter amid multiple ballots in the joint assembly, with Palmer leading early and Streeter making limited gains. both houses adjourned without major business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avonge
Ly Mor
A. J. Streeter
United States
Streeter
Jodnt
Palmer
Orlesby
Post
Bos
Oglesby
In Hawaii Crown Crisis Affects Queen Kapiolani
The Hawaii kingdom faces a ministry versus crown dispute after King Kalakaua’s death. Queen Liliuokalani may file suit in the supreme court. Chief Justice Juda reportedly resigns cabinet post on accession. The king’s will leaves about 150000 to the widow, with Kapiolani named executrix and Kalakaua’s lands valued at around 100000 yearly.
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Man Frangsco
Cal
Bib
Themte
Supreme Court
Juda
Kalalia
Charleston
Waplelani
Lilla
Kalani
Kaplolaol
Kalakaua
Kapiolani
Miscegenation Tale From Buffalo Bill Show Ensnared
A fragmentary report recalls a Sioux man Standing Bead and his Austrian wife joining Buffalo Bill’s Wild West in Europe. The Sioux man, Matuo Nashd, known as Stanad log Tear, allegedly married the Austrian woman after a Vienna stay. Their saga ties to Mrs. Louisa Reinick, and the couple headed toward Pine Ridge with a child born of the union, speaking Sioux to their infant.
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Theo
Buffalo Bill
Europe
Matuo Nashd
Viewnat
Louisa Reinick
Nod
Mar
Standing Bearara
Pine Ridge
Erin's Racket Faces Financial Dispute Over Tenant Funds
Lexpos reports a brewing feud as 810,000 released from league funds last month shows 25,000 to campaign committees and 16,000 to the tenant defense league. McCarthyites claim misallocation while I P G questions whether funds for tenants were overdrawn. Justin McCarthy denies liberal subsidy claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexpos
Lkely
Defense League
McCarthyites
Hibernian
Senator-Elect Kyle Faces Constitution Question
A dispute arises over Kyle's U S senate election arguing the constitution requires a majority of all legislators, implying eighty-five votes. With sixteen working days left, both houses, after a slow forty days, are finally turning to business and promise substantive work before adjournment.
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Kyle
Elyotlon
Huahiedss
Preria
S. D
Mab
United States Senate
United States
River flood warning as rains threaten major rise
Cincinnati reports the river rising with rain extending to Wheeling. A stage of fifty feet is anticipated, risking a disastrous flood if rain continues. A pro is alleged to have been found in Argentina linking to the government’s top officials' assassination.
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Cincinnati
Wheeling
Argentine Republic
Foster and Ohio Governor Foster to be named as secretary
Ex Gov Charles Muster, rumored successor to late Secretary Winder, has roots in Ohio near Tifin. Muster, a merchant who entered Congress in 1870, chaired a ways and means inquiry into Sanborn frauds and later governed Ohio with liquor regulation aims. The Indian Appropriation bill and Western Kansas situation are noted amid congressional moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuisaros
Pharison
Mars
Jores
Foster
Ohio
Charles Muster
Winder
Tifin
Ohoinius
Ife
Congress
Ways and Means
New Orleans
Iraas
Psst
Indians Amendments Improve Northwestern Lands Opening
Washington observers celebrate passage of Indian amendments to the general appropriation bill. The Sisseton and Wahpeton measure, long debated, enables opening settlement of valuable agricultural lands including the Sisseton reservation.
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Washington
North Western
Sisseton Reservation
Fire destroys near complete Catholic high school in Nebraska
The St Marys Catholic High School at Contrag torn te Neb Bub was consumed by fire shortly after construction began. The nearly finished building, valued at about 325000, burned rapidly with only walls remaining while workmen claimed one upstairs saw caused the blaze. Contractors Meulk McVen of Omaha face the loss, and rebuilding plans are undecided though unlikely to end the project. Walter Cassidy, the project originator, faces heavy setbacks from securing funds.
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Neuvss
Phere
Meulk
Polygamy and Salt In Utah District Court
In Saint DARE Utah district court several lower members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints pleaded guilty to polygamy. They faced penalties starting at ten dollars, with one man sentenced to six months in the penitentiary. In Lake Salt area reports describe a snowstorm dropping salt from a lake, leaving a crust over the ground.
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Saint Dare
Utah
Bel
Church of Jesus Christ of Matter Day Saints
Theo Salt Ja
Disappearance at Boston Museum Involving Proprietor and Dancer
Haynes a museum proprietor and Cyrie a Spanish dancer associated with the venue have vanished after a note to partners suggests a prearranged departure. Cyrie sent a letter to her husband in New York. Haynes’ finances reportedly checked and he was well supplied with money. Cyrie had only recently joined the museum and knew Haynes previously.
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Diocing
Girlanida
Diaappeaur
Boston
Masa
Ab Haynes
Lueut Dline Miuseum
Cyrie
Carmencella
Haynes
Cyrue
J. We. Randolph
New York
Mr. Haynes
Mr. Austin
Ife
Cyrnu
Museum
Missouri Kansas Texas banker P K Enos dies in New York
New York news reports P K Enos president of the Missouri Kansas & Texas railroad and a prominent local banker died this morning from pneumonia.
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New York
P. K. Enos
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
Alliance on Silver Sparks Polk's Silver Man Vote Rift
National Farmers Alliance President Polk Thlnts only a silver vote can win. He criticizes Cleveland's money stance and predicts party realignment as pro reform farmers push for honest money. He says Cleveland helps monopolists and warns the alliance will back tenets aligned with financial reform.
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Polk
Psi
Cleveland
Bsoe
Col
Polie
Claveland
Inison
Allance
Naomi
United States
Clare
Sand
Democratic Party
General Sibley Dead First Minnesota Governor
Gen Sibley died at his home in this city yesterday. Henry Hastings Sibley, Minnesota’s first governor, rose from Detroit and Sault Ste Marie trips to build the state. He served in Congress, helped organize Minnesota Territory, and led White Forces against the Sioux as brigadier general. He held public offices and advised Minnesota leaders.
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Minnesota
Se. Path
Gen. Sibley
Sibley
Detroit
Pse
Sault Stont Male
Amerie Fae Company
Jungo
Mauidot
Mideh
Times
Carl
Bel Cad Baarin
Oscar Thas Ponehame
Eid
Rola
Mississippi
Ma Sibray
Dilys
Elewis
Delagnute
Woodlake
Behgadier
Veneril
Stieu
Monesoti Atvades
Papers in Wiens Kansas Destroyed in Rioting
Mob forcibly seized the published press in Wiens and tore the editorials to pieces. They scattered type across the prairie, burned portions of the office, and tossed the press into the river. Shots from a watchman deterred further flames. The papers had opposed the alliance and faced threats. a crew was found to the marauders, with sensational developments anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiens
Kan
Tng
Western packing totals near seven million for season
The report notes Western packing has reached 7,345,000 bags this season, 40,000 below last week but up 65,000 from last year. City figures list Milwaukee, Chicago, and Cleveland among top packers, with several others shown in the standings. In Glasgow, Feb. 19, Attorney Wilson reports a labor contract proposal for world’s fair buildings recognizing an eight hour day but omitting union status, forbidding alien labor. union talks to be resolved at the next board meeting as work continues in Jackson Park.
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Ginginnati
VRSSN
Syd Ooy
St. Owls
Sioux City
Cleveland
Ottumwa Nobriwsky
Cutcade
Wilson
Jackson Park
Reed Reopens Session as Senate Passes Settler Relief Bill
Washington reports Speaker Reed, recovered from a temporary indisposition, called the chamber to order and noted Senate passage of a relief bill aiding settlers on lands in southern Iowa. The Senate also approved a bill boosting Brig Gen Powell's pension to seventy two dollars monthly amid discussions of Owen Bros Providence Rhode Island bankruptcy totaling 1,935,302 with a vote tally of 91 342 296.
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Washington
Reed
Senate
Iowa
Gen
Powell
Owen Bros
Providence
R. I
Reducing Postage Rates Draws Concrete Support Abroad
New York February 19 The drive to cut letter postage at home faces a slow start but gains from influential groups led by Syracuse Business Men's Association and Mercantile Exchange. They pressed Congress with memorials and letters to 225 business groups urging a lower rate. Meanwhile Britain considers cutting ocean postage and Henaiker Houston promotes cheaper rates across the Atlantic citing growing letter traffic between Europe and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Leent
Congress
Business Men's Association of
Syracuse
Mercantile Exchange
Mutual Exchange
Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce
United States
Tno
New Movement
New Dominion
Henaiker Houton
House of Commons
Hureps
Amedea
Ila
Washington
Ottawa
Ingersoll Won Debates Shakespeare Controversy
New York editor notes Col Roberts returns from a western excursion and reports Minnespolly claim of a planned joint debate between Donnelly and Donnelly defending Baconian cryptography. Donnelly declined, stating his discovery of a elphar for Shakespeare.
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New York
Col. Roberts
Logersoll
Minnespolly
Donnelly
Suit Over Love Letter Fraud in Crawfordsville
Frances Leet sues the estate of Nancy Martin for 100 plus interest in a case arising from Miss Martin's request to write love letters for a marriage plan with A. P. King of Kansas. King and Martin later divorced, the note remained unpaid, and Nancy Martin died leaving an estate of about 5000. Hanna, attorney for Leet, seeks payment and accumulated interest.
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Curawfordsvilla
Frances Leet
Nancy Martin
Nancy
A. P. King
Kansas
King
Miss Martin
Leet
Leot
County Miss Convention Planned to Probe County Bonds
Citizens meet to study the delays by county commissioners in approving bonds for Cranmer, declared elected state attorney by a circuit judge. Cranmer, an independent, was initially rejected by the canvassing board but later favored in court as Greenfield township returns were counted. commissioners have not acted on his bonds.
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Abmadben
SL. D
Cranmer
Greenfield Township
Irreg- Ghirkles
Greanfield
Michigan Senate Debates Bills on Phone Rent and Trusts
Lansing February 1 Senator McCormack introduced a bill setting the legal telephone rental at 2.50 per month. Senator Baugher offered a measure to prohibit exists nce of trusts or combines in Michigan. The trust bill provides fines from 100 to 1000 dollars or imprisonment from one to five years for members or ads selling controlled articles.
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Lansing
Med
Senate
McCormack
Baughter
Michigan
Trust
Texas House Passes Prize Fighting Bill in Penitentiary
The Texas House approved a measure making prizefighting a penitentiary offense. The bill sets imprisonment from two to five years. The act substitutes the earlier senate bill and advances to the next stage in the process.
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Avastin
Tex
House
Senate
Knox & Co Investment Bankers Assign Assets Valued at 460000
Tovrna Kansas on February 19 reports John B. Knox and Company investment bankers have assigned with liabilities of 300000. Assets are not yet definite but Knox claims they will total about 460000, citing financial stringency and slow gallations as the cause of the trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tovrna
Kan
John B. Knox & Co
Knox
New York Trust Company Closes Amid Large Demands
A prominent New York trust firm halted operations after a Savings Bank demanded between 700 000 and 300 000 in funds it could not raise. Bank examiner Preston noted the suspension followed unexpected demands. Assets totaled 2 104 008 with 2 192 450 loaned on collateral and collateral value at 1 415 637. Liabilities reached 2 824 827, with a potential deficiency of 656 780, later estimated to drop to about 475 000 if securities pay in fall. Depositors are expected to be paid in full. stockholders may cover remaining losses.
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New York
Fob
American Loan and Trust Company
Savings Bank
Preston
Iriday
Dallave
Ccertain Securities
Paia
Timber land swindle arrests shock state officials
N H McLean was arrested for obtaining money under false pretenses and jailed, tied to a ring of swindlers across the state. They allegedly located men on government land for 15 dollars per claim and promised big lumber company payout per successful patent. Locaters reportedly drew 1000 dollars per claim as cruisers showed land and many victims were duped. McLean supposedly failed to return a 700 dollar payment to a claimant. Additional arrests are expected.
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Starrne
Bebo
N. H. McLean
Fall
Shawe
McLean
McLeann
N. Mossa
Stoo
Mossa
Five are suffocated in Brooklyn bakery fire tragedy
A blaze at a three story Brooklyn building on Delmoulea place and Hopkinson avenue killed Mary Henery and her four children and likely fatally burned a man named Earle. Jacob Kavleh worked in the basement over a pot of boiling fat which spilled and ignited surrounding woodwork as dense smoke filled the stair halls. Firefighters found the bodies on the top floor after extinguishing the flames.
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New Yours
Delmoulea Place
Hopkinson Oavenue
Brooklyn
Jacob Kavleh
Earle
Mary
John Ifenry
Kansas Hopeful for Large Kansas Winter Wheat Harvest
The Missouri Pacific commercial agent reports abundant corn and wheat stored in western Kansas from 1859 era production now moving to eastern markets. Secretary Mohler of the state board of agriculture relays encouraging winter wheat condition notes, indicating an unusually large Kansas crop for the season.
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Arenson
Missouri Pacific
Kansas
Aast
Mohler
State Board of Agriculture
Fire destroys Grand Opera House in Rocurstein
An early morning blaze gutted the Grand Opera house in Rocurstein New York. The 75000 dollar structure was consumed by fire and the adjacent Windsor hotel suffered heavy damage. Investigators have not ruled out the cause. Firefighters from nearby stations battled the flames through the night.
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Rocurstein
N. Y
Windsor Hotel
Explaining and Puede: wheel motion in motion
Nine people question if the top or bottom of a wheel moves faster. The Illustrated American notes the top moves forward with the carriage while the bottom moves backward, making the rim blur at the top and spokes clear at the bottom in instantaneous photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natsu
Consequences of Smokeless Powder on French War Dress
The shift to smokeless powder prompts more messengers and orderlies, with the commander watching action to adapt plans quickly. Uniforms will move from bright to safer hues, delaying expense, while bronze-dulled helmets and bayonets reduce visibility in the army of the Republic.
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Ula
the Republic
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LeMavrs
James H. Struble
Sam. Hussey
Koenig
6Th Street
LeMara
P. Farrell
John Adams
G. , Scott
LoMars
Mary A. Breen
Offles
Opera House
LeMarsa, Ta
DR. Hillebrand
King’s Book Store
J. O. McMahan, M. D
Normal School
M. Burg
H. A. Nigg
Morrill, Towa
B. D. Brower
Peter Schwind
Dubuque House
Armagost Bros
Sulca
Geo. M. Smith
Fidelity Company of
Oftica
Dick's Drug Store
LeMarsa
Lowa
Mickley House
L. M. Gates
Union Depot
James Henricksen
Booth
Union Hotel
LeMars, Lowm
Hs Son
Mother Way
Woonsocket
Republicas
Island Kingdom
Hawaii
Erin
Uctlona
Volnolanati
Pres. Harrison
Treasury
Northwestern
O'Neill
St. Mary's Catholic High School
Sart Lake
K. Enos
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Western Park Packe Tag
Col. Ingersoll
Shakespeare and
Bacon
Ingersoll
Olla
Apnatias Donnelly
Dr. Donnelly
Anid
Qunankug
Michigan Oranger
Texas
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Kan&as City
Union Investment Company
Benatit
Ang
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