Railroad Battle Blocks Warehouse Fight at Jackson Junction
At Jackson Junction twenty miles away a clash erupted between Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway workers and local farmers over a planned warehouse site. Seventy five railway men arrived to prevent construction as violent clashes left seven or more injured and one in danger of dying. The railway claims control of the field.
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Jackson Junction
West Union
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway
Wallis McGovern
Peter Meyers
McGovern
Smuggling of Chinamen Stirred by Northwest Inquiry
Portland special reports startling disclosures as Treasury Agent Noyes probes methods of smuggling Chinese into Portland and Puget Sound. Customs Inspector Todd arrives from Vancouver with claims that the Haitian Republic steamer carries many Chinese, many sent back until the last voyage when thirty seven were deported. Forged certificates issued in Portland and Salem link notaries and lawyers to the scam. Chinamen pay for bogus documents, fare, and a $10 agent fee. A Tacoma Ledger letter allegedly from the Gin Wo Co. outlines smugglingBring thirty seven into the U S with a $50 bribe plus extra sums. Five Chinese await deportation in Astoria after forged names among local business leaders are uncovered.
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Portland
Qre
Puset Sound
Treasury
Noyes
Todd
Vancover
B. C
Haytian Republic
Salem
Tacoma Ledger
Gin Wo Company
Hong Kong
United States
Virgil Moor
Astoria
Air Ship Build Unveiled for World's Fair Display
Missouri inventor A A Kellogg of Clinton plans to deliver a 60 by 20 foot air ship to Chicago for the World's Fair. Powered by electricity and hydrogen buoyancy, it features a four wing layout, a cockpit for three, and a light rattan aluminum frame. The craft aims for precise control by wing motion and an electric motor designed by Mr Well zo g.
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Missouri
Kansas City
Chicago
A. A. Kellogg
Clinton
Wellozg
Weekly Review of Trade Signals Mixed Domestic Activity
The New YorkKR G Don & Co weekly review highlights a broad rise in distribution of goods with imports surpassing exports, suggesting potential monetary concerns ahead. Wheat and corn fluctuations occur with price gaps versus Chicago and Western markets, while pork and lard show notable price drops. Trade in multiple cities shows mixed gains and slow collections, with total US clearings down 3.1 percent year over year and weekly business failures at 194.
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New York
KR. G. Don & Co
Review of Trade
Chicago
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Omaha
St. Joseph
Kansas City
St. Louis
Nuville
United States
Only One Doctor Skeptical Of Leprosy Case in Oakland
Oakland special Noah Allison, a presumed leper, was moved to the County Poor Farm near Ashmore after local officials faced protests from the keeper and guard. Doctors largely deem the disease certain though one physician, Dr. Carfee, doubts its genuineness. Allison, about 25, a farmer married three months, shows severe disfigurement and a foul odor. His wife is guarded amid uncertainty.
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Oakland
Noah Allizon
Ashmore
Carfee
Allison
Peak
Allison Heprosy
Alison
San Domingo President Arrested by French Officers
News from New York reports the President of San Domingo seized by French naval officers in San Domingo City after a bank raid. He allegedly stole 262,000 francs, ordered militia to seize French gold, and was captured as he planned to flee to Monte Cristo. France is appraising the case with another cruiser en route.
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San Domingo
New York
Clyde Line
Saginaw
Monte Cristo
Toon
France
Aggrieved Switchmen Meet Behind Closed Doors
A Philadelphia World’s Fair week report notes an important United Brotherhood of Switchmen meeting with closed doors. Delegates from Pennsylvania lines and Chicago branches discussed a potential strike while letters read showed opposition, though mood leaned toward pressuring railroads amid busy fare times to address grievances. Also: overdue Italian steamer Stura, missing thirteen days, spurred searches after Wickam report of calm voyage and a crew of forty five.
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Philadelphia
United Brotherhood of Switchimen
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Chicago Brotherhood
New Orleans
Stura
Wickam
Palermo
Sturn
Italian Navigation Company of
Ten Miners Die In Shamokin Mine Blast
A miner lamp caused an explosion at Neilson shaft in Shamokin Pa operated by Langsdon & Co. Ten miners died, many escaped, and numerous mules perished. Rescue efforts continued as flames and gas hindered work. The disaster left about a thousand workers unemployed and Langdon & Co. facing substantial losses.
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Shamokin
Neilson
Langsdon & Co
Carbon Run Creek
Langdon & Co
Colorado Desert Canal Begins Work At Phoenix Arizona
Work has begun on a giant canal to divert water from the Colorado River and irrigate the Colorado Desert area. Fifty to a thousand laborers will toil as the project extends about 120 miles, loop around Chimney Peak, and cross into Mexico, creating the world’s largest canal with a depth of eighteen feet and width of sixty. The venture aims to reclaim vast land for oranges, figs and dates, backed by concessions and tax relief for investors from Denver to Chicago, with an estimated cost of five million dollars.
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Colorado Desert
Phenix
Arizona
Colorado River
Yuma
Chimney Peak
Mexico
Denver
St. Louis
San Francisco
Chicago
Providential Girl and Hidden Gold in Hazelton Mines
Last week Joseph Guydos and Andrew Yankofski, Russian natives, were killed at Stockton mines near Hazelton. Yankofski’s brother handled his remains. the companion’s body was nearly taken by the State Medical Society before a sister arrived. A Christian burial followed. To cover costs, the deceased’s effects were sold at auction. a stray old picture yielded a $700 hidden reserve when a $5 coin dropped, later given to a nephew. The image had served as a bank. Cyclone relief pours in from Memphis area. 1,000 destitute families in De Soto Bolivar Sunflower and Coahoma Counties receive aid. rail lines offer free transport for provisions.
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Hazelton
Joseph Guydos
Andrew Yankofski
Moscow
Russia
Stockton
Here
Yankofski
State Medical Society
Gaydos
Memphis
Kelly
Tunica
Shaw
Cleveland
Mississippi
de Soto
Bolivar
Sunflower
Coaboama
Illinois Central
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Kansas City, Memphis
Birmingham
No. 19 Boot Worn by Milan Teenager
A Milan Tennessee report notes Miss Lillie Sando of Henderson County is 16 summers, weighs 180 pounds, and has a trim figure and golden hair. Sue wears a No. 19 boot with shoes by a Boston firm ordered through a local house. Her wealthy father offers $5,000 to any suitor willing to marry her.
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Milan
Tenn
Lillie Sandow
Henderson County
Sue
Boston
Lays Eggs by Machinery A Quaker City Invention
Louis Gross, a Philadelphia hopeful, claims to manufacture nutritious eggs by machinery. He registered at Anderson Hotel in Pittsburgh and plans a Pittsburg plant backed by eastern capital. He says eggs cost cents a dozen to produce and can be sold at 19 cents year round, with shells of papier mache and a secret interior formula.
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Pittsburg
Louis Gross
Anderson Hotel
Gross
Philadelphia
Mr. Gross
Booty of Horse Thieves Branded Stock Found in Neb
Casper special reports that among horses seized from Charles Nutcher alias Haif lipped Charley are brands tied to Idaho and Montana ranchers. The animals are held in Alliance Nebraska as a larger gang of horse thieves operates across Idaho Wyoming Montana and Nebraska with headquarters at Marx Nebraska. Also noted is a Berlin dispatch criticizing French treatment of German correspondents amid Panama scandal diversions.
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Charles Nutcher
Casper
Wyo
Haiflipped
Charley
Idaho
Montana
Ace of Clubs
Keystone
OgaHula Cattle Company
Embar
J. L. Torrey
National Bankruptcy Bill Fame
J. E. Elvay
Hay Springs
Abe Price
The
Ganz
Fort Laramie
Nebraska
Sulphur Springs
Mont
Birds of Prey
Berlin
Nord Deutsche Algemeine Zeitung
Caprivi
Otto Brande
Sys
Panama
France
Louisville Bankers Victimized in Whisky Receipt Forgery
A major whisky receipt forgery scheme grips Louisville. A K Sutton & Co is named as central actor. Banks including Louisville Banking Company and Farmers’ and Drovers’ Bank suffer losses up to £100,000. forged receipts traced to Walker, Pearcy, Huckey, Murphy Co of Lawrenceburg, and Mattingly Co of Louisville. Additional private losses reported, Sutton says he bought the receipts in good faith from a New Orleans dealer. The Cholera in Russia creates daily fatalities with hidden reports. Sanitary stations reopen in Volta provinces as officials deploy special steamers to collect patients. Government is believed to hold grave secret information.
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Louisville
A. K. Sutton
A. K., Sutton & Co
Louisville Banking Company
Farmers’ and Drovers’ Bank
Western Bank
German National Bank
German Security Bank
National Bank
Wiarehouse
Joseph RK. Walker
J. S. S. Pearcy
SO. Huckiey
Ed Murphy Company
Lawrenceburg
J. D. Mattingly
Sutton
Cohn
New Orleans
Russia
St. Pemrsburg
Volta
Volga
Artesian Wells Promise Water West of Missouri River
The artesian water lake extends west of the Missouri. Dry Run Artesian Well near Pierre reached water at 1,500 feet and may require drilling to 1,900 feet for strong pressure. A second well is planned at the Government Indian School in Pierre, with Congress funding for roses water at Rosebud and Standing Rock. Western South Dakota soon to be dotted with wells supplying irrigation, stock water, and fertile valleys.
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Missouri River
Pierre
Lierre
Government Indian School
Congress
Rosebud
South Dakota
Missouri
South Dakota Immigration and Coursing News
Commissioner Needham outlines the work of the South Dakota Immigration Bureau and its funding campaign. He explains aims to attract settlers without land sales, notes cooperation with Corn Belt and Grain Belt groups, and plans to travel East after securing funds. Mitchell meets national coursing plans, with a favorable ground assessment and facilities. Ezra W. Milner named U.S. Attorney for South Dakota, with past service in Elk Point and role in local politics. S. of V. State Encampment near Chamberlain will vote on division commander, with three candidates and a close race anticipated.
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Needham
Immigration Bureau
D. Nerrepuas
South Dakota Immigrationureau
Bureau
South Dakota
Bureau & State Institution
Corn Bell Association
Corn Jelt
Grainelt Association
Corn Helt Association
Carr Belt Association
State Immigration Bureau
Ezra W. MiLner
United States
W. Jh. Stenning
Elk Point
Miller
Georgia
Dakota
Cleveland
Huron
Lnton County
Tur S
Chamberlain
Z Cc. Green
Luke Wreston
Plankinton
W. S. Carpenter
Iroquois
Senate Extra Session Ends in April Debates on Seating Appointed Senator
The Senate’s extra session will wrap up in April after five days of debate on seating the appointed Senator from Montana and Washington. A key question is whether a senator’s term ends March 1, affecting governorship appointments versus legislative elections. The plan is to refer investigations of Roag and Powers to the privileges and elections committee before final adjournment. Congressmen weigh Japan's Hawaii talks as a catalyst for action and possible Blount influence.
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Senate
Montara
Wyoming
Washington
Roag
North Dakota
Powers
Montana
Hawaiian Islands
Sandwic
United States
Blount
Japan
England
Sandwich
Cholera Spreads in Russia Amid Silence on Deaths
Alarming reports say cholera reappears in St. Petersburg with daily fatal cases, while authorities curb public updates. The interior ministry orders reopening of medico sanitary stations on the Volga, dispatches sanitary steamers, and forms commissions to monitor health along the railway network.
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St. Petersburg
Interior of
Russ
Volga
Russia
Impeachment Proceedings Begin Against State Officials
A Nebraska Legislature appointed commission pushes impeachment efforts against the Secretary of Allen, Attorney General Hastings, and the Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings Humphrey. The panel, drawn from Republican, Democratic, and Independent reps, will move forward with the process as House support remains unanimous.
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Mitchell, South Dakota
Brussels
Ghent
Roucaix
Belgium
General Labor Council
Connellsville
Chestnut Ridge
Laurel Hill
Uniontown
J. W. Knight
Dubuque, Sr
Illinois Central Road
Michigan Boulevard
Hazleton
Akst Canal
South Dakota Immigration
Mitchell
Mitchell Whennel Association
National Coursing Club
America
Ex-Offici
Stone
Herbert
Dubuque
Ron Works
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