Conkling Dies After Prolonged Illness
New York April 18 ex Senator Conkling died at 1 50 am at his home. Mrs Conkling Judge Coxe Dr Anderson and Mrs Oakland witnessed the death. Funeral planned for Friday at Trinity chapel with Rev Dr Morgan Dix officiating. Interment in Forest Hill Utica with Calvary Church services Saturday at 2 pm conducted by Dr A B Goodrich rector.
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New York
Conkling
Trinity Chapel
Morgan Dix
Forest Hill Cemetery
Utica
Calvary Church
A. B. Goodrich
Washington
Death of Mr. Conkling Draws Bipartisan Condolences
Both houses of Congress opened with universal regret over the death of Mr. Conkling. Democrats and Republicans praised the statesman’s private and public character and called his passing a common loss.
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Washington
Congress
Conkling
Burglary at Faribault Campus Nets 33000 In Jewelry
Pioneer Press reports a remarkable burglary at Faribault last night. Burglars entered Phelps cottage lodge dormitories and two rooms at Shattuck school, taking 33 000 dollars in jewelry and money. J W Monteith pupil and son of a geographer lost 200 dollars. Twenty three watches stolen. Students suspect chloroform. A 250 dollar reward offered for burglars' capture and conviction.
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St. Pav
Pioneer Press
Faribault
Phelps’ Cottage
Shattuck School
J. W. Monteith
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul scheme to Pacific coast
It is announced that the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul company backs the Leavenworth and Denver shortline and has combined with the St Paul purchase of water frontage in Oakland and eastward right of way to Salt Lake City, outlining a feasible plan toward the Pacific coast.
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ChicaGo
Chicago, Milwaukee & St.aul Company
Leavenworth
Denver
St. Paul
Oakland
Cal
Salt Lake City
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Pacific Coast
Girls Walked Out at Stitching Factory After Wage Cut
Two hundred girls employed in the overall and shirt factory of Shotwell Clerken and Joothman in Minneapolis walked out at 8 this morning after a 20 percent wage advance was refused. The firm had cut wages 20 percent before Christmas and says it cannot afford another raise, leaving seven girls and the factory closed.
Senate committee backs adverse report on fishery treaty
The senate committee on foreign relations approved an adverse report by a strict party vote. After discussion this morning Mr. Kye moved to instruct the committee chairman Mr. Edmunds to report that the treaty should not be ratified and the senate urged to act promptly.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relation
Kye
Edmunds
Senate
Stanford Stable Fire Claims Promising Horses
The stables of Senator Leland Stanford in Palo Alto burned last night causing about 100000 dollars in losses. Several fine horses named Clifton Bell Rexford Emma Robert son Trobadour Lowell and Howard died in the blaze and a yearling named Norlain is fatally burned with two or three others expected to die.
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San Francisco
Leland Stanford
Palo Alto
Clifton Bell
Rexford
Emma
Robertson
Trobadour
Lowell
Howard
Norlain
If Its Too Wet For Plowing
Clarksville Georgia April 18 William Hopkins and his brother Joe murdered William Thomas in Rueben county on a Sunday due to wet field conditions.
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Clarksville, Ga
William Hopkins
Joe
William Thomas
Rueben County
Hangings in May Sketched by Murders Brother’s Fate Mentioned
A condemned man, dressed in store clothes, faces execution on May 11. He laments his brother’s separate sentence to the penitentary and recalls a father’s visit and a grim reply about weather and future plans.
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Pop
Questioning Judge Palmer's Public Statements and War Record
The piece argues for Palmer to explain alleged contradictions in his statements and war record if he seeks public support. It questions his enlistment details, battles, companions, and affidavits, warning that unresolved claims threaten his veracity and could dishonor the Grand Army.
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Wheelock
Grigsby
Congress
Pettigrew
Caldwell
Sioux Falls
Nur
Grand Army
War Department
Redfield
Wanted In New Mexico Perjury Case Shocks New Mexico
United States Marshal Maratta has left Deadwood with George H. Purmont arrested for alleged perjury in land entry in New Mexico. Purmont, a prominent stockman with a large sheep ranch, claims the indictment is the spitework of a discharged herder. His arrest causes a great sensation as Maratta takes him to New Mexico.
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Deadwood
United States
Maratta
George H. Purmont
New Mexico
Purmont
Aberdeen, Bismarck & Northwestern bonds sold prompt road work
The sale of bonds to finish the Aberdeen, Bismarck & Northwestern road brings immediate track laying. The news also energizes the North Dakota fair to be held in September with new attractions including a cow palace, a wheat palace and a corn palace.
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Bismarck
Aberdeen, Bismarck & Northwestern Road
North Dakota
Pettigrew charges C S Palmer with biased rulings in past case
In a public letter to C S Palmer in the Sioux Falls Press Pettigrew accuses the judge of manipulating a civil case over property worth hundreds of thousands to curry favor, claiming Palmer pressured him to support a congressional bid and stretched law and conscience for friends.
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C. S. Palmer
Sioux Falls
Pettigrew
Congress
Committee favors appointing three commissioners for Indian depredations claims
A Washington report states the select committee on Indian depredations claims favors a bill creating a district judicial tribunal to adjudicate and pay such claims. It proposes President appoint three commissioners who serve until December 1, 1891 to hear and decide claims promptly.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Enormous Audience Hears Milla Speak for Tariff in Walhsdon
In Walhsdon on April 18 an enormous crowd gathered to hear Milla advocate tariff reform. The speech covered war taxes, reductions by the Ways and Means Committee, and the impact of tariffs on agriculture and exports.
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Milla
Mills
House
Ways and Means
The Chief Justiceship Rumor Acknowledged but Denied
Senator Gray is congratulated by colleagues on reports of a possible chief justice nomination but says he has no expectation. Cincinnati man W S Goosebeck also receives congratulations yet says he has no chance of serving.
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Washington
Senator Gray
Senate
United States
W. S. Groosebeck
Cincinnati
G Goosebeck
Emperor Nearing Last Stages as Royal Family Informed
Berlin dispatch says physicians agree the emperors maker nears final stage though no immediate danger. The information was cautiously shared with the royal family as the emperor shows better signs and slept well. New Iowa town law allows railway station name changes with Luverne case deciding Laverns Wasinsaros. Senate bill seeks pensions parity for widows of chief justices with presidents.
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Loxpon
Berlin
Exchange Telegraph Company
Wasinsaros
Senate
Stiawart
F Justi
United States
Fears of Flood Repeat At Montreal Waterfront
Montreal residents fear the spring flood will recur despite a recently constricted dyke. Merchants along the water front rush to move goods and furniture as flood threats loom.
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Montreal
Fashion Notes From The Era On Weddings And Decor
The piece surveys wedding gifts and fashion trends, noting the shift from conventional presents to new patterns. It highlights wall paper design, mahogany furniture’s return, the giant fairy lamp, and the choice of a brougham over a carriage as chic. It also mentions seasonal furs and a long reign of Captain Bogardus as a champion wing shot.
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Milady
Jeems
Bogardus
America
Daughters of Eve and Notable Figures in Society
A survey of prominent women and social figures notes Mrs Garfield earning over 20000 annually while Mrs Cleveland tends her dogs. It cites Mrs Endicott, the Princess of Wales diet, an upcoming Quaker women's conference, Mrs Gould’s England plans, Boston charity patron Mrs Elizabeth Thompson, and Emma Abbott fearing a fatal runaway. It also mentions Austria’s empress in treatment, all eight bridesmaids alive, and various women’s pet preferences.
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Garfield
Cleveland
Endicott
George Gould
England
Elizabeth Thompson
Boston
Emma Abbott
Empress of
Austria
Metzger
Amsterdam
Princess of Wales
Susan B. Anthony
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Mary A. Judkins
Portland
Oscar Wilde
Sweden
William
Baden
Mary Hurley
San Francisco
Sarah Bernhardt
Fanny Davenport
Rose Coghlan
Mrs. Langtry
Mrs. Potter
James Brown Potter
Fancies in Jewels Sparkle Through Period Accessories
Descriptions of jeweled pencil cases and brooches feature a pine cone of gold, egg shaped pearls for scarf pins, lace pins with pink pearls and diamonds, moonstone busts, diamond stamened Easter lilies, seed pearl grape leaves, an Indian arrow head pin, Louis Quatorze enamel brooches, a gold fan with turquoises and diamonds, moonstone globes in gold cages, calla lilies in jet with pearl stamens, frosted silver soap dish egg, Cupid in garnet enamel shell, interlaced hearts with diamonds and turquoises, ruby bar pins, mother of pearl scruff pins, a pampano with emerald eyes, horse lover bar pin with whip stock and horseshoe ends, and various enamel pieces with moonstone highlights in aqua marine to garnet colors.
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Moonstore
Louis Quatorze
Sporting and Athletic Roundup of International Contests
Beckworth and Finney the English swimmers sail for America next month. P. E. Pulver of Glen Falls offers to match the black gelding Jingo for 1000 a side in mile heats, best three of five. The Louisiana Jockey club has spent 10 000 improving its grounds. Greek George the wrestler challenges top US stars for 500 to 1000 a side in the United States. Kilrain and Mitchell expected May 1 with Rowell and the Go as you please race at Madison Square Garden. Jake Schaefer seeks private matches with Slosson for 1000 a side. Axel Paulsen loses ten mile world title to Harold Hagan who lowers Paulsen NY mark. The piece also notes a Connecticut horse trader and John Haight turning 88 in 1888.
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Beckworth
Finney
America
P. E. Pulver
Glen Falls
N. Y
New Orleans
Louisiana Jockey Club
George
Mexico
Jack Wamsop
Joe Acton
Tom Connors
United States
Kilrain
Mitchell
Rowell
Madison Square Garden
New York
Jake Schaefer
Slosson
Axel Paulsen
Presidential Beehive Buzz Stirs Restive Dark Horse
Cleveland claims firm grip on the race while Hill notes persistent buzz as the dark horse gains attention and unrest grows within the field.
Sharp political skirmishes cloud 1888 race
A collection of editorial quips and letters from various papers lampooning party leaders and policies. Notable references include Grover Cleveland, James G. Blaine, and Senator Ingalls. The texts mock candidates, reform efforts, and factional divides before the presidential year.
Tariff Reform Demands Fair Balance for Labor and Trade
Advocates say tariffs must protect labor at home while not shutting imports, preventing monopolies from seizing markets. They urge a prompt, intelligent revision of the current unequal and excessive tariff in the national interest.
Emperors Health Consultations Ongoing In Berlin
Professors Leyden and Seantor were summoned for a consult on the emperor's condition. Seantor examined the emperor's chest finding no organic lung disease. Leyden, expert in respiratory diseases, arrives from Weissaden as crowds gather at Unter-den-Linden. The emperor is less sick than his condition suggests and has written letters from bed. An all night service runs at Charlottenburg telegraph office. The Prince of Wales reportedly due to visit Berlin. Count von Munster, the German ambassador to France, arrived from Paris.
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Benruth
Leyden
Seantor
Weissaden
Unter-den-Linden
Ile
Charlottenburg
Prince of Wales
Berlin
Count von Munster
France
Paris
Rumor of Phelps Nomination Circles Washington Capital
In Washington on April 18 rumors persisted that Minister Phelps would be named chief justice. Democratic senators indicate they would not be surprised if his nomination reaches the Senate today.
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Washington
Phelps
Senate
Dr. Agnew Near Death in New York Today
Reporters note Dr. Agnew remained alive and lucid at 10:20 AM in New York though extremely feeble. Doctors estimated he would not survive beyond one or two hours despite his lack of pain.
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New York
Agnew
Governor Church and M H Day Visit Sioux Falls
Governor Church and M H Day attended events in Sioux Falls with a public reception at Cataract house. The St Paul Globe notes California real estate boom waning after a speculative surge, driven by local capital interest and winter visitors. Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as a blood purifier and strength builder.
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Sioux Falls
St. Paul
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