Scramble for lands opens at Sisseton reservation
The Sisseton Indian reservation in the northeastern corner of South Dakota opened for settlement at noon Friday drawing over 1,000 home seekers. Thousands lined the line along with cavalry, wagons, and riders racing for claims as 2,500 to 3,000 settlements are expected, with officials noting fierce contests near Brown's Valley and the border line. Several clashes occurred but no bloodshed, as many North Dakota and Minnesota residents rushed to secure prime tracts across a vast, lakes-filled terrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nouons
Landa
Brown
Vauter
Mion
Slaseton
Mortaayon
Col. Barnard
Brown's Valley
Paides
India
Wheaton
Lake Basin
Crabbs
White Rock
Hankinson
Stanier
North Dakota
Dehart
Osborne
Burnett
Minneapolis
Sharp
South Dakota
Robert County
Marshall
Way Rounte
Panhandle
Girant
Coddington
Watertown
Triangle
Sargent
Richland
Fargo
Commission
Tes Reservation
Destructive Virginia Storm Sweeps Central Counties
A violent cyclone and hailstorm swept the Petersburg region April 16, damaging Dinwiddie and nearby counties. Homes, barns, and fences were leveled, crops harmed, and several fatalities reported including Mrs. Rose and a servant girl. The storm, traced from Texas, caused widespread destruction across multiple states with torrential winds up to 60 mph and heavy hail in Lambert’s Point and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sussex County
Stony Creek
Peterburg
Mrs. Rose
Westerfield County
Norrota Va
Lambert's Point
Norfolk & Western Railway Company
Princess Anne County
Creed's Bridge
Texas
Corps
Bennettsville
Jackson
Miss
Sheriff Crocker
Lee County
Mobile & Ohio
Tombigbee River
Crocker
Losondes
Clay
Munroe
Warrior River
Alabama
Columbia
Yazoo
Hig Black
Porter Ordered Home From Italy After Settlement News
Albert G. Porter, minister to Italy, was asked by Secretary Ulaing to return to Rome at once. Porter planned to head to Washington, and welcomes the settlement with Italy. Editorials praise the US-Italy terms and hope for lasting friendly ties. Also, two men were killed by a train near Highland Park when walking on the tracks after 10 p.m. Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Ims
Rome
Snmianapoli
Albert G. Porter
Italy
Ulaing
New Orleans
United States
Post Office Appropriation Bill Nears House Vote
War Carrying the Malls. Waanateron April 15 The post office appropriation bill was completed Friday by the house committee on post offices and will be reported to the house in a few days The aggregate of appropriations is in the neighborhood of 80000000 The appropriation for the current fiscal year was 977907272 and the estimates were 90443400 acelin Gratitude Pacaperrmia April 16 The Rew olan relief steamer Indiana which has just returned from Libas brings many mementos from Ruwsslame no marks of their evbesm and gratiieds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waanateron
Post Office
House Committee On Post Offices
House
Indiana
Chicago
Tay Park
Visign Grounds
Getting Even in Gees City Transit Clamp
About 48 hours of rapid transit were halted Sunday by a protest movement against the closing of saloons. Police and volunteers seized paycars and engines, arresting roughly 100 workers while crowds of 4,000 gathered, impeding lines operated by Riverside and cable systems. Millionaire John Vierce aided a run, thwarting officers at the power house, as city officials vow continued action and retaliatory closures against whisky sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morningside
Riverside Electric Company
Charles H. Swan
Cable Company
John Vierce
Sioux City Millionaire
Pierce
Rieux City
Naval Parade Amendment Aims for 1893 Review
Senator John W. Daniel of Virginia will introduce an amendment to the naval appropriation bill to provide 300000 for the expenses of the international naval review to be held at Hampton Roads and New York harbor in April 1893 and to entertain foreign guests. The president will extend formal invitations to foreign nations once the appropriation is enacted, with hopes for participation by many presidents and European sovereigns including the king and queen of Italy and the queen regent of Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hixaton
Hampton Roads
New York Harbor
John W. Daniel
Virginia
Senate
Congress
Friends of the Movement
Italy
Spain
Deadly Compact Ends in Double Tragedy in Chicago
Casel Casey and William Spania agreed Saturday to die by their own actions. Casey was found dead with a pistol near his boarding house on Emerald Avenue, and five hours later Spania cut his throat in a South Halsted Street saloon. He survived after treatment and told investigators of the pact made while intoxicated. Casey had recently arrived in the country. Earlier, a separate report notes two strong earthquake shakes felt in Portland, Oregon, and nearby, with no damage.
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Casper Casey
William Spania
Mo Bexigo
Casel
Emerald Aveenue
Spania
Poatlaxa
Gre
Portland
Defense of Behring Sea fleet to patrol Sealing Grounds
Washington reports rapid government action on the Behring Sea dispute. By May 1 a formidable fleet will patrol the sealing grounds to defend American interests. Revenue cutters Bear Albatross and Buash head toward the area, with warships Adama Mohican near, and Baltimore Yorktown stationed at the Columbia River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kehring Sea
Hehring Sea
Atéera Buah
Bear
Corwin
Albatross
Orth
San Francisco
Adama
Mohican
Forthers
Baltimore
Yorktown
Columbia River
Seven Men Killed in Explosion at Hopatcong Powder Works
Terrible explosion at the American Forcite Powder Company on Hopatcong shores near Mars Anniveton New Jersey killed seven men, with two injured. Names include J D Smith superintendent and Jacob Carlson, several others, bodies badly mangled. Fire followed wreckage. 150 pounds of flesh and bone recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Anniveton
N. J
American Forcite Powder Company
J. D. Smith
Jacob Carlson
Mareried
William Pierce
James Wagh
A. Johnson
Benjamin Cassimore
Soa Feort
Moountain
Gold and Silver Production Reported for 1891 Totals
Director Leech Freacots reports to Congress on 1891 precious metal output. US gold mined totaled 1,104,440 fine ounces worth 43,175,600 dollars, with global gold and silver production reaching 124,229,000 and 139,174,000 dollars respectively. Silver output rose mainly in the United States, Australia, and Bolivia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leech
Waantarox
E. C. Leech
Mint
Congress
United States
Jooks
Fr Davidson
Davidson
Herman Nimp Frank
Nick
Weaver
Janary
Treasury
South Africa
Australia
Bolivia
Fire at 188 South Street Seals Several Lives
Fire in a four story building at 188 South Street Boston on Sunday night killed Mrs Robens and injured Jacob Robens fatally. Mrs Max Robens' son-in-law was also fatally injured while Mrs Cohen suffered a skull fracture escaping. Others escaped unharmed with losses estimated at several thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
No. 188
South Street
Jacob Rubens
Robens
Max Robens
Cohen
Loos
Baron Fava Coming Back to Washington Mission
Prof F B Fava Jr son of Baron Fava says his father was ordered back to Washington but will return with the baroness if his disposition allows. He notes Europe’s mixed politics limit other missions and that the baron has reached the highest diplomatic rank. Italians feel upbeat over the settlement and the Columbian exposition ahead with Italian ships to carry exhibits.
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Lisly
Asserics
Waamxoron
F. B Fava, Jr
Baron Fava
Washington
Lowes
Europe
Baron Fura
Prof
Fava
Preas
America
United States
Italy
National and State Debt Figures From Census Bulletin
The census bureau reports revised totals for national, state and local indebtedness. National debt per capita fell from 14.24 to 14.24? and total national debt shows a decline. State and local debt rose modestly in some states while others fell, with per capita changes varying by state including Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Iowa. Taxable property values also rose substantially.
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Cenaui
Wascisaron
Census Bureau
United States
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
UNDER WATER Wheatland Farmland Submerged By Floods
Heavy rains and hail flooded streams around Almela causing Apple creek to overflow and inundate thousands of acres. Levees on Hartwell and Keach ranches suffered damage as flood waters spread across agricultural land. Ensuing scene at Chicago World’s Fair shows large crowds and rising entry fees for visitors.
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Almela
Wurman
Apple Creek
Chicago
Marlington & Quitey
Hartwell Levee
Linois
Srasny Lake
Hartwell Ranch
Keach
Anna Keach
A. H. Gregory
John Spangleberd
Frightful Crush Kills Eight At Stampstead Station
A deadly crush at Stampstead near Lonpoy on April 9th killed two women and six children and seriously injured fifteen others as a stampede formed at a railway station stair. Police rushed to close doors and aid the dead and injured as thousands of excursionists crowded to leave Lonpoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lonpoy
Stampstead
Igiystead
Loek
Miscellaneous 19th Century Curiosities and Facts
A collage of brief notes covers topics from a Chinese emperor’s bodyguard to umbrella bearing, Mia Clara Novello Davies as top female conductor, Versailles law and expensive balls, U S paper stock from Holyoke, rubber plantations in Florida, and the City of Pekin ship price. It notes population ratios, horse losses to electricity, and playful items about public life, stamps, tombstones, and a New York tailoring coinage.
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Chine
Mia Clara Novello Davies
Versailles
France
United States
Holyoke
Mass
Secuztamr
Evere Glades
Florida
Pekin
Pacific Mailna
Jay Govuto
Helen
Frexco
Globe
Land
Ares
India
Msm
Auburn
Helenm Mont
Americus
Chicago
London
Gereman
Allegheny Mountains
New York
Europe
Chicago Fair
Pittsburgh
Tim Italians
S. BR. Panx
Mexico
Eliza
Sexatok Voorners
Indiana
Mississippi
Memphis
Reed
Capitol
Snowbound Kingdom Braces for Damage and Isolation
Snowstorms sweep the realm on April 19, wrecking budding crops and trees. Telegraph lines fail under ice, isolating towns and hindering contact with the outside world. Severe weather disrupts communications across provinces, hindering travel and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpos
Cona
Cation
Hines
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GAGER
Great University
Washixotun
Hauret
Methodist Church
American University
Methodista
Methodiat Book
Cincinnati
Ni’ Losi
Gan Sranciece
Cicano
Waukegan
Chicago & Northwestern
Highland Park
James Robinson
Behring Sea
Heston
TVA
Tad Y Renem
Mary Willard
Frances EB. Willard
Ripa
Max
Bedford
Hosse
Sweet Home
Pulaski
Sarazanh
Breall
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