Railroad Bill Passes and Contested Senate Seats
The Senate passed a bill approving 100000 for a Grand Forks public building and increased endowments for Louisiana State University and related colleges. A committee report favored Dubois in the Claggett Nubals Idaho Senate contest. Palmer introduced a joint resolution for popular election of U.S. Senators and the House debated rules. A fatal Garza revolutionist attack killed American scout Glover. a New York tenement fire trapped and injured multiple residents, with two expected to die.
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Palmer
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Fort McIntosh
Captain Chase
D Troop
Trailor
B. Glover
Juan Moreno
Chase
New York
Foster -Street
Solomon Zalinski
Missouri Collector Seizes Depot Over Back Taxes
At Carthage Missouri County Collector attempted to force payment by attaching the St Louis and San Francisco depot. He and two deputies seized the depot and its belongings, blocking the railroad’s town business as the train sped away.
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Missouri
Carthage
Ibe
St Louis
San Francisco
Shorts
Catholic University to Begin Second Hall of Philosophy
Donation from Father McMalon enables construction of McMahon Hall of Philosophy in Washington. The 250 foot building will house biological, law and social science, natural philosophy, and arts programs, with a statue of the Redeemer crowning the central section, cornerstone expected in April.
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Catholic University
Father McMalon
McMahon
Washlodton
University
Eclrcle
School of Law
Sorial Science
Moving Family on Pottawatomie Reservation Suffering
A family from the Chickamaw country moved to the Pottawatomie Reservation seeking aid but faced extreme destitution. They traveled in a wagon, found shelter in an old shed, and endured freezing conditions. The father, mother, and several children died or perished from exposure. a brother survived but with lasting trauma. Additional cases of destitution were reported from the new lands.
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Battier
Billixard
Pottawatomie Reservation
Burnett
Bouthbern
Missouri
Snd
Jay
Miss Marguerite Palmer Guilty of Cash on Them Swindle
Topeka, Kansas, Miss Marguerite Palmer was found guilty of obtaining money under false pretenses. She advertised silk worm eggs and acted as an agent, boarding at a hotel and hosting parties while flashing diamonds. Purchasers learned the eggs were merely English mustard seeds, with losses running into the thousands, including $2,000 in Wichita and $1,000 in Solano.
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Marguerite Palmer
Topeka
Kan
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Fhe
Gha
Kansas
F.L. McClelland
Ogga
McClerland
Mijas Palmer
Faelly
Hio
Wichita
Auattior
Solano
Annual Farmers Alliance meeting opens in Chicago
The National Farmers' Alliance held its annual meeting in Chicago with delegates from multiple states including Nebraska Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania Minnesota and Georgia among those listed. The roster features numerous names such as Will N. Sargent J. J. Sin? dara T. TD. Wilcox and others.
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National Alliance
Chicago
National Farmers’ Alliance
Own
Will N. Sargent
J. J. Sin? Dara
T. TD. Wilcox
J. E. Jona
W. I. Pope
W.E. Bell
Elwood Furniss
Frank Fuirson
0. G. Durfur
PH. Donion
E A. Broth
W. DB
F Bronson
Langdon
Devos
B A. Cunversa
Oil in Michigan sparks excitement near Ithaca
Reports from Ithaca indicate surface indications of crude oil and several dry wells. Local farmer Qwan Perry has a successful well, prompting others to drill. Experts say payin g wells may follow if proper tests prove the site productive.
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Pravada
Ithaca
Qwan Perry
Perry
Train wreck gang leader captured after Pasadigor derailment
Richmond and Danville officials announced the arrest of four men tied to a train wrecking gang that derailed the Pasadigor train on the Western Railway of North Carolina in September, a disaster that killed twenty and stole substantial loot. The railroad offered 810,000 dollars for the culprits.
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Richmond & Danville
Western Railway
North Carolina
Supreme Court rules Boyd胜 as Nebraska governor
The U S Supreme Court upheld Governor Boyd in the Nebraska governorship fight. It overrules Nebraska’s court, ruling Boyd became a citizen by declaration and service, and that Thayer failed to claim the seat. The decision hinges on Boyd’s long public service and prior voting rights.
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Coohratet Thayer
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United Btates
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Noyd
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Thor
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Alites
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Thayer
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British Sea Captain Defies Flag At Bridgeport Harbor
Thousands of Bridgeport residents crowded the docks as the schooner Glendon under Captain Trowbridge sailed up the harbor flying no flag. Officers demanded the captain lower the flag or depart. The ship anchored in the stream and tensions rose as cries of Down with the flag echoed among the crowd. Police later arrested the captain.
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Fourth Regiment
Thorn
Trowbridge
North Dakotas Chol Estimates Spark Crop Dispute
Col Charles A Morton disputes North Dakota crop figures used by State Ag Commissioner H T Skyeson, arguing yields were likely around eighteen to twenty three bushels per acre and total production nearer 50 million bushels rather than 64 million. The conservative figure aligns with farmers and criticizes boom estimates.
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North Dakota
State Commissioner of Agriculture
H. T. Skveson
Indictments Filed Against Steamboat Agents At Trenton
Four Rosatan Jews were alleged to have escaped from the steamer Normanofa after departure, claimed as contract laborers. They are reportedly working in a West Virginia mine. Peter Wright and Co. agents for Red Star Steamship Line were also indicted for allowing two passengers barred from travel to escape from their ship and return home.
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Federal Grand Jury
T. J. Curtis
United States Grand Jury
Trenton
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Foue True
Normanofa
West Virginia
Peter Wright
Peter Wright & Co
Red Star Steamship Line
N.J
Pennington's Airship Plan To Cross Atlantic From Chicago
A Chicago group with paid-up capital of 30 million dollars reportedly organized to build a series of small airships at Mount Carmel IL. Pennington claims a ship is being constructed capable of crossing the Atlantic with passengers, potentially enabling world travel once completed in about a year.
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Propro
Washington
Pennington
Citrons
Chicago
Mount Cartmel
Baltimore Baltimore Affair and Chilean Diplomacy
The United States and Chile resolve their diplomatic row over the Baltimore incident. President Harrison transmits Chilean notes through Mr Pereira and Mr Blaine, noting regret, willingness to arbitrate reparations, and a path to closer future relations. Both nations seek peaceful, cordial ties with no hostile intent.
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United States
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Thia Capital
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Dante
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National Congress Debates Agricultural Policy and War News
A lengthy Senate and House session covers agricultural bills, climate of wartime policy, and a ceremonial tribute to Representative Bolnula. Debates touch on committee referrals, district jurisdiction, and a gubernatorial intrastate decision. A vivid Civil War era buffalo anecdote is included, plus minor notes on curious facts and events.
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Tatemt
Chiltan
Catchings
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Campenter
Uedphill
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District of Columbia
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Fravel in Egypt and railway passenger totals 1890
The article reports Egypt railway passenger totals: 4,696,286 in 1890 versus 4,378,453 in 1869, an increase of 317,833. It also mentions a misprint about wives and a5 980 versus 945, noting unclear data in the latter fragment.
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