Newsy Melange From Home and Abroad 1889
Marshall Ohio Friday November 22 1889 reports a wide newsy mix including apointments to office in the federal setup with names such as Sloane Dennis and Rogg Gofton, Brazil’s revolution details and Portugal’s fears, a Krupp gun test, boxing purse for Sullivan versus Jackson, legal terminations and contempts, a widow’s appointment, a grounded steamer, Powderly arrest rumors, cable landings from Blaine, and Missouri election law changes. The items show a broad mid 1880s style telegraph of world and U.S. affairs with named people, places, and events.
Washington Senators Election Amid Turbulent Ballot Count
A chaotic report details John B. Allen and Watson C. Squire winning Washington seats on multi-ballot votes. It records House and Senate tallies, mentions Allen’s prior roles, and traces political and personal history including a move to Olympic and a 1871 marriage, followed by rail earnings summaries for Oregon, Illinois, and Union Pacific lines.
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John B
Watson C
Adaire Chonen
Seattle
Washi
John B. Allen
Congress
Watgan C. Squire
Allen
George Turner
T. H. Dronts
Charles S. Vodrleos
Minn
Yar
Pacife
Olympic
Mina My Ceci Bateman
Lamont
Mich
Allan
United States
Washington
Howit
Watson
Squire
Cay Finecent
Sir
Wertsgatt University
Métriteign
Cleveland
Ohio
Ita
Founcanco
William A. Newell
Waslington
Railnoad
Enlarge Military Posts With Over Million in Estimates
Estimates totaling over 1,000,090 will be sent to Congress by the Secretary of War to fund continued construction at key posts including Port Sheridan Illinois Fort Logan Colorado Newport Kentucky and San Antonio Texas. About 200,000 is for Fort Sheridan to advance year long work. 400,000 more is needed to complete the post per the original plan bringing total to about 90,090. Discoveries near Port Pierre reveal human remains in a vault unearthed by workers leading Fort Bennett authorities to identify the bodies believed to be soldiers and Indians. A Sioux camp near the river previously claimed buried remains and the site’s discovery follows a January storm and spring burial by an Indian party with Lt. RBieb, an interpreter, relaying details.
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Congress
Secretary of War
Witer
Port Sheridan
Minois
Fort Logan
Colorado
Newport
San Antonio
Tex
Fort Sheridan
Sorkien
Port Pierra
S. Ly
Theouch Lierre
Rebie
Cardinal Gibbons presides Baltimore mass for poor families
A Baltimore dispatch reports Cardinal Gibbons led a large Catholic gathering at the Academy of Music funday mass with clergy and prominent citizens present. He urged actions to aid the poor and working people while Archbishop Ireland Rev. Cleary and Rev. Nugent spoke, pledging support for Baltimore’s welfare. Separately a west bound Pennsylvania mail train struck a landslide near Brinton and Bessemer, injuring one engineer and fireman. Contracts let for completion to the Pacific Coast.
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Cardinal Gibbone
Baltimore
Academy of Music
Cardial Gibbons
Archbishop Ireland
Br Paul
Father Cleary
Milwaukee
James Nugent
England
Fennsylvania
Brinton
Bessemer
Pennsylvania
Abner Butler
Firemas Good
Prolonged World Affairs and Local Disasters Stir Panic
The report highlights widespread distress as a Panama Canal slowdown devastates Colon commerce, urging aid for Kanans while citizens face famine risk. Other items include political shifts in Canada and the Dominion, severe Pennsylvania floods, a big Thanksgiving gathering plan, notable obituaries, and a series of political and legal notes across the Americas and Europe.
Internal Revenue Report Shows Yearly Receipts Rise
The department reports twelve month receipts exceed prior year by over six and a half million dollars. Costs of collection hover around 4.2 percent while oleomargarine sales fall. Tax violations, arrests and seizures rise. proposed reforms include higher tax enforcement and travel expense increases. Bourbon and rye production volumes grow, with shifts in distillery registrations and alcohol use for industrial purposes, amid debate on silver policy and potential certificates tied to silver bullion.
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Windem
Miller
Internal Revenue Bureau
Sérvita
Ergats
Denretios
Chasso
Baren
Con
Paris
Ie Ni Oing
Pbumber
Trust
Regan
Wiltiers
Asa St
Stillery
Crain
United States
Mir
Amd
Windom
Elaine
Doxance
Low Haven
Cony
Cornelius Sheehan
Rng
Catholic University Dedication Amid Rain at Washington
The Catholic University of America in Washington held its cornerstone dedication in pouring rain. Cardinal Gipban opened with a short address as 200 students sang, and Cardinal Gibona blessed the building while Miserere resounded. Archbishop Satolli led pontifical Mass with a male-voice choir. Bishop Gilmore preached. The President and Cabinet members attended, except Secretary Wanamaker, with Blaine receiving applause and praising religious liberty and nonpartisan service.
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Vintyp
Aditroesa
Catholic University of America
Washington
Cardinal Gipbans
St. Mary’s Seminary
St. Charles College
Baltimore
Giibona
University Chapel
Mgr
Satolli
St. Gilmore
Cleveland
Wanamaker
Cau
Blaine
United States
Tsa
Hishop O'Farrell
Mgr. Schrader
Notable Journey Ends With Record Train Journey
The Van-American Lategates completed the most extensive railroad trip by a single train, arriving in Washington after 4,425 miles. The 97,000 pound locomotive powered the excursion from Oct 3, achieving remarkable continuous progress with a run of 467 miles in eighteen hours to Omaha and St Louis, though weather limited scenery.
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Washington
Philatelphia
Harrisburg
Susquehanna Valley
Pennsylvanna
Tuady
Treen Buea
Rairoad
Omaha
St Louis
Threatening letter targets Irish doctor in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis dispatch reports Dr. Ames, recently critical of the Irish, receiving another anonymous threat. The scrawled note, signed Clan-Na-Gael, warns of danger to his life and hints at a powerful Irish group enforcing consequences. The doctor says two unknown followers may be involved.
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Minnesports
Tolitjelan
Antothee
Minneapolis Minn
Dr. Ames
A. Aries
Minneapolis
Switzerland
Denmark
St. Pau
Minn
Vermilion
Minnesota
United States
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Fh Statesman
Marshall, Hor
Fincea
John DP. Sloavie
Stonin Vessela
St. Paul
Dennis Ean
Florida
Roga Goftin
Missouri
Nansag City
Ananatushaw
Treasury
John M. Ginsios
Pennsylvnania
Erie
Dames
New Barripahire
Ravenue
Charles}. Kinbach
Michigan
Joseph C. Biglin
New York
Bhe Assiatans Ajgraixar
Merchimidiao
Timmodiats
Atito Janeiro
Tide City
Rio
Portugal
Lisbon
Diplomatis Attecho
Patiy
Brazil
Roynd
Luis
Consul Portello
Dusseldorf
State Department
Krupp
Sullivan
Jackson
California Athletic Club
San Francisco
John L. Sullivan
Peter Jackson
Billy McCarthy
Denny Kellehar
Boston
CG. W. Bourose
W. Penrose
Goodiow
George M. Thomas
Kentucky
Internal Revenue Collector
William Cassius Goodles
al. Goodrce
Agrount
Losedale
Fort William
Ontario
Topsail Island
Powderly
Toba R. Byrna
Knights of Labor
Beattdale
Edward Callaghan
Mr. Powderly
Peter Wise
Callo
Hayth
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Hayth San Domingo
Cuba
Central
South Ameurica
Ena
No Man's Land
District Court For the
East Texas
San Salvador
Washington 'S Senators
Figneree
Greg
Ullah and Northern
Uiness Conti
Oregon Railway and Navigntion Company
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Shinois Central Railroad
Union Pacific Railway
Ineeraway
Increnac
Advocate High
Pacific Coast
Iinm
Kanans
Colon
Enatees Atmont
Victor Vitqunta
Department of State
Panama Canal
Ithmtan Tairand
Civil Servien Commission
Ol Veminion League
Cvil Servies Commission
Penninton Republian League
Virginia
Com Tusa
National Grange
Sucrameto
J. 11
Brigham
Hiram Hawkind
Alabamau
Mortimar Whitehead
New Jersey
E.W. Daavis
California
A. J. Muse
Texas
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Mee Dowell
John Trimble
Schuyl Hill
St. Louia
Ivery
Chicago
John Crorar
Howen
Bour
Thateiry
Ainmagne
Aftadliy
Qhie
Saya
Asew
Dia Geyser Tut Company
Sania
Xatalio
Milan
William TP
Wilson
House of Commons
Ottawa
Wivonty-naln
Alonzo Engerton
United States Dieteiet
District of Buath Dakota
Willis Sweet
Supreme Court of the Doritery
Idaho
Willa B, Sterting
United
Fred L. Andrews
Riddeford
New England
Look & Smith
Standiford Farm
Loulaville
White Rock
Cole
William Davidson
Ralph Shaffer
Lady Waltham
Thaddo Tuigg
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Tulge
Pittalurg Dioces
Noman Cathalia Chineeh
Thit Tt. Tey
Blekop Pholan
Coudjutde
BN Tie
Vacaney
Mishop Tuigg
Savagen Motors
Eyehoof
Robert Crockitt
Prigen Ab St. Joseph
Alitp Ag
Maele Sam
Aee
Accompiier
Generis
Edward Guinness
London
Elven
Dube In
Casey, Walver & Co
Teukon
Vomyutoy
Ait Tadligqna Wi
Augusius W. Shaw
Indiana
Tery
the Treasury
William J. Welch
Turope
Weston
Anti
Yorktown
John G. Walker
Hays
Gladstone
Matt
Shameld
Moore
Momed
Toy Muyeo
Rico Ellis J. Frontmin
Gehnesey Bleyiele Club
Troetester
N. Y
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Diapateh
Iu Do Januiro
Fibacge
Ada
Medea
Yolo
Hal’ David Eliane Shiehie
Ounvestigathen
Abe
Jeursun
Weatherhont
Thompson
Farrar
Philadelphia
Heya
Louisa Zerbina Jordan
Phildelphi
Philadephia
Republicans of
Thomas N. Wart Fur
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Burren
Mesa
San York
Indianapolis
Internal Revenue Report
Cherlea Stewart
Pearcell
Eid
Nationalist Party
PowbsRty
Atlante
Catholic University
Pevic
Ames
Tus
Mes
Wun National
Pepierna Y Coagiona Erat
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