Late 19th Century Senate Actions Trail Indian Cession Talks
Fragmentary congressional items show discussions of land cessions to Shoshone Arapahoe Indians at Wyoming and other reservations. The Senate adjourned after executive sessions and brief committee reports. Terms for U S courts would be set in Dubuque Fort Dodge Sioux City Cedar Rapids.
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Congressional
Senate
EB. B Taylor
Ohio
United States
Dubuque
Fort Dodge
Novasinher
Sioux ‘City
Cedar Rapids
Desperate Struggle With Manic Visitor in Chicago
Judge Walter Gresham of the U S Circuit Court faced a violent lunatic, Blartin McConalia, in the Government Building Chicago. McConalia claimed Jay Gould sent $5,003 and demanded Marshal Hitchcock disgorge funds. Gresham diverted danger by feigning sympathy, then escorted the man to the marshal’s offices before police intervened and subdued him after injuring four officers.
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Walter Q Gresham
United Slates
Circuit Court
Chicago
Tania
Ernucht
Tdge Gresham
Blartin McConalia
Jay Gould
McConalia
Hitchcock
Judge Gresham
Strikers Led To Rule In Streetcar Tie Up
Strikes and clashes erupted between police and streetcar workers as three confrontations occurred in Indianapolis. Arrests did not deter the strikers who received broad labor support and funds for families. Citizens bonded striking workers for release, fueling further protests as streetcar cars faced crowds.
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Indianapolis Alreat Car Company
Avlodianapolis
Erev
Etréet
Totas
Uredisiad
Actor Scanlan Improves at Bloomingdale Asylum
Comedian W. J. Beanlan amuses himself while under treatment at Bloomingdale asylum. His fear of a long confinement has faded as his condition improves. He shows longer lucid periods and less violent paroxysms since admission. His favorite pastime remains playing DILLARDS.
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Bla Condliton
Bloomingdale
W. J. Beanlan
Bloomingdale Asylum
Scanlan
Dougherty Denies Bribe Charge in Ohio House
Representative Dougherty defended his integrity in the Ohio Legislature after a Columbus column alleged he took 2500 dollars for favors related to Sherman’s U.S. Senate bid. He denied the claim and promised to follow the House’s will. No action was taken.
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Ohio House of Representatives
Dougherty
Ohio
Columbus
Naxgenode
Sherman
United States Benator
House
Miners Trapped After Mine Explosion At Krebs
A mine disaster at Krebs results in at least two hundred twenty five miners lost, with ten bodies recovered and nearly 350 workers in the shaft when the blast occurred. About eighty five escaped via an abandoned tunnel, while forty were rescued by an outside rescue party. many injured are expected to die. The blast is blamed on firing a shot in gas filled conditions.
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MSA
Krebs
Jeter
Ata
Kt Fa
Javoring
Tucketa
Jt Je
Delegraph
France May Move to Lease England's Hold After Death
Discussion in London centers on Tewfik’s death and the possible shift in power. French papers see England gaining from a stabilized situation while preparing for influence over Egypt and the regency. Observers warn Europe’s balance may hinge on the succession and French reaction.
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France
England
Knedlyé
London
Voice of
Europe
Egypt
Bultan
Wor Be friending a Beggar
East St. Louis bakery owner Christian Beyerlein has reportedly inherited estate valued at 850000 from his nephew August Beyerlein who died in New York City The uncle, unaware of wealth, had befriended the nephew who had become a beggar after being expelled from his family home in Germany.
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Christian Beyerlein
East St. Louis
New York
August Beyerlein
New York City
Germany
August
Women Raid Saloon In Indiana Town In Honest, Nationwide Alarm
Fifty women march into North Grove saloon owned by Jacob Barchardt, post long list of names warning against selling liquor to habitual drunkards and minors. Earlier, fifty-five women attacked wholesale fixtures and items shipped by wagon. town shock waves follow. Indiana politics and bribery scandal widen as Lockhart vows full disclosure and a written agreement with a briber emerges.
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Thera
Pigee
Nall
Jacob Barchardt
North Groove
Ind
Tina
North Grove
Indianapolis
Lockhart
Indiana
Ftute Board of Agriculture
Robbed Their Employers Two Clerks Arrested in St Louis
Two young clerks named W. E. Micherson and W. J. Kore were arrested in St Louis as alleged members of a gang that robbed leading dry goods and men’s furnishing houses of goods worth thousands. A third member A. D. Fung is missing and thought to be in Chicago. The men had long served as clerks with good reputations. A separate note mentions Harry Millar, son of Joaquin Miller, jailed in San Quentin for blaxlo robbery after pleading guilty but receiving a light sentence due to youth.
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St. Louis
W. EK
Micherson
W. J. Kore
A. D. Fung
Chicago
Miers Aad Feto
San Francisco
Harry Millar
Joaoquin Miller
San Quentin
Texas
Anoruya
Serge Mealer
Murder in Farm Home Near Eureka California
William Coulter a farmer living ten miles northwest of Eureka California was killed in front of his family shortly after returning from work. An unknown man entered the room with a revolver, threatened Mrs Coulter, and fatally shot her husband. No clue to the murderer or motive.
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William Coulter
A& Farmér
Fureka
Kadi
McKinley Inauguration Ceremony Opens Ohio Governorship
Gov McKinley takes oath in Columbia with Lt Gov A L Tarris and officials sworn in at the State Capitol. Inaugural rotunda ceremony follows joint session with Supreme Judges. McKinley delivers inaugural address praising state progress and material improvements.
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Ohio
General Assembly
McKinley
Campbell
Chittenden
State Capitol
Tragic Memphis Drug Romance Ends With Poison
A Memphis druggist E Conversia and Falwell’s daughter Fatwell, amid a love affair, faced a confrontation when Mr Falwell entered. The daughter drew a bottle of Laudanum from her pocket and swallowed its contents before witnesses. Helpers revived her after hours of effort.
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Memphis
Tony
Ate Falwell
Samuel Falwoth
Papa Falwell
Mr. Falwelt
Speaker Crisp in grave condition as friends fear for health
Reports from Salem and Roanoke describe Speaker Crisp Criver gravely ill with two weeks of worsening health. General Catchings notes he is very weak and despondent, while Dr Walsh remains optimistic about recovery but warns he cannot leave his room for at least two weeks. Criver's condition dominates concerns among allies.
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Criver
Catchings
Crisp
Walsh
British Premier warns of war and seeks arbitration
Sir George tells the British peerage that Lord Salisbury pressured Washington. He says the Belelah Premier intended war with the United States but wanted arbitration to show Britain would not yield its rights. He believes England would win arbitration and that the awkward position was resolved through diplomacy.
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Hanetn
Gallisbury
Washington
Saya
Lord Gallibury
United States
Ini
Sir George
Lord Salisbury
England
Pledged to Senator Will in Democratic gathering
A Hood Washington meeting of Pennsylvania leaders pledged to back the party's presidential candidate. Notables present included ex Senator Wallace Congressmen Mutchler Eckley A Scott J M Goffey and state chair Kerr. Delegates from New York Ohio Indiana and other states joined in a private conference to unite and support the nominee.
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Pennsylvania
Hood
Washington
Philadelpha
Wallace
Mutchler
Eckley A. Scott
J. M. Goffey
Chitra Kerr
New York
Five Sims gang lynching near Womack Hill shocks mob
Fragmentary dispatches report five members of the Sims gang lynched near Womack Hill, including Neal Sima and two sisters of Rob Sims, Loara and Mentrice, plus two male associates. The scene is described as remote with little telegraph or rail connection. Further details are scarce.
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Neal Sima
Bob
Strang
Mobile
Alo
Sims Gang
Womack Hill
Neal Slims
Rob
Loara
Mentrice
Gunz
Murderous band fight feeds Arkalun chase tale
Dispatches from Arkalun Kansas describe a running clash between the outlaw Murderous Woods Gang and Sheriff Dunn’s posse with a light four miles distant. Four men were seen tumbling from seats but were carried off by their companions. Eph Cooper jailed in Nashville for an old crime tied to poisoning a county well. twenty drinkers corrupted water, two died. Farmers Alliance leaders urge nationwide action to ease the nation’s financial strain amid political maneuvering. Governor Russell’s message to Massachusetts legislature warns of expanding executive departments concentrating power. In Wisconsin, lynch mob hangs two black murderers near Mayville. A Dundräge, Texas politician, J. Meek, missing after accounts reveal a $45,000 shortfall. A boiler blast in Chicago kills four, injures two. body of Vanick McCarthy found burned in Woburn rumor. Ohio Senate results show Sherrigan’s renomination. Foraker, McKinley, Foster receive varied support.
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Everal
Weods
Arkalun
Kan
Dunn
Congressional Proceedings in Senate and House
The narrative reviews sessions on the eighth and seventh, noting confirmations of President Harrison appointments and debates over Russian relief, including a contested $100,000 appropriation. It mentions bills on Indian pensions, a loan to farmers, and various international and monetary proposals, with adjournment to the eleventh.
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Senate
Harrison
Hrgan
Nebraska
Congress
Hofman
Nevada
Jin
Poor House
David B. Thm
Peffer
Kansas
House
Legislative Executive
Mammoth Lot
Yellowstone National Park
Bradford
Teller
Miscellaneous aphorisms and musings from an old text
A collection of fragmented maxims and witticisms touching on patience, honesty, happiness, and virtue. The passages critique pride, warn against bad actors, and reflect on fate, opportunity, and the limits of wealth. The tone echoes a period folk wisdom style with numerous garbled phrases.
Fatal Rail Crash Near Crawfordsville Indiana
A fast mail train derailed near Nicholson's crossing two miles north of Crawfordsville. The Monon line wreck left five dead and many injured as passengers, including a touring musical company, were hurled from cars and trapped by a crushed coach and embankment.
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Crawfurdshive
Ind
Crawfordsville
Monon
Louisville
Chicago
Doyles
Tng
Nicholson's Crossing
Rock
API
Tiwaa
Lyrlesque Company
Immense cereal yield and Iowa leadership in agriculture
The chief statistician notes Iowa leads in value of wheat corn and oats production for 1891 with totals around 154 million dollars for three cereals and corn alone at 205 million. Iowa's per capita crop value and the nation’s six great corn and wheat states are detailed, with Pillsbury’s Charles A Pillsbury commenting on East misperceptions of the vast wheat harvest and potential Europe demand amid a record year.
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Thoa Vonpute
Iowa
Acrea
Rushea
Serveces
Yndintia
SUD
Charles A. Pillsbury
Minneapolis
Pillsbury-Weshhue
Miling Company
New York
East
Europe
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Wilam E. Russell
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Warren Springer
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Vanick McCarthy
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John Shermah
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