Oklahoma Boomers Push Toward Oklahoma Land Rush
On April 19 Captain Hayes led about 5,000 people and 1,000 wagons along the Pawnee trail toward Oklahoma. Boomers pledge not to harm cattlemen or Indian villages as rival factions clash over gambling and control. Five flatboats head toward the Cimarron to ferry wagons and horses across the river.
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Hayes
Pawnee
Cherokee Strip
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Ponce
Hunnewell
Caldwell
Arkansas City
Woodson
Department
Harry Hill
Purcell
Monte
Shell
Cimarron
Oklahoma boomers spark rapid town growth forecast
In Washington and Kansas City dispatches, observers foresee a bonanza for speculators in Oklahoma's land rush. Boomers will quickly fill towns like Kingfisher and Guthrie, while five claimants pursue each tract. River floods threaten crossings. early settlements expand as prairie becomes thriving communities.
New Canal Project Aims To Build Divide Route Next Year
A plan outlined to sail from New York with about fifty engineers and 2,000 laborers within a year, starting east of Lake Nicaragua. Initial steps include a Greytown railroad to west of the divide or Rockridge, the deepest cutting, with harbor work at Greytown and canal line east of the lake. Menocal cites New York contractors confident to excavate the divide within two years, completing the overall project within four. Work between Lake Nicaragua and the Pacific will begin after the other side is underway.
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New York
Lake Nicaragua
Greytown
Divide
Rockridge
Pacific Ocean
Cheney Fire Destroys Half Cheney and Damages Town
A major blaze in Cheney Washington on the Northern Pacific line wiped out about half the town. The fire started near J D Matthews grocery as someone poured coal oil on a door and a worker lit a sidewalk flame. Hose delays and a plugged nozzle hindered efforts. six blocks burned. Estimated loss reaches 250000 with only 40000 insured. Authorities pursue the arsonist, with swift action expected if caught.
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Cheney
Wash
SrokaNe Fallns
Northern Pacific
Here
J. D. Matthews’ Grocery
Rights of a Newspaper Critic of Public Officials
In Omaha on April 20 Judge Hopewell ruled in Miller v. World Publishing Co. and editor G H Hitchcock that a newspaper may criticize the conduct of a public officer. The jury was instructed to verdict for the defendant on libel claims seeking 25000. The plaintiff seeks a new trial and may appeal to the Nebraska Supreme Court. the decision is the first of its kind in the state.
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Nebraska
Oma
Miller
The
World Publishing Company
G. H. Hitchcock
Hopewell
Supreme Court
Crookston Excitement Over Alleged Gold Find Near Town
In Crookston Minnesota April 19 excitement grows over a supposed gold discovery in Tilden town within the county. A well digger struck gold bearing earth six feet below the old river bed. Experienced miners report paying quantities and a sample has been sent to Chicago for assay. Many residents traveled by train to witness tests and gather more information.
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Crookston
Minn
Peouple
Tilden
Chicago
Five Persons Drowned After Sinking Mississippi Steamer Everett
The steamer Everett, raft boat of Burlington Lumber, en route to New Boston bay, was struck by a gale near Otter Island and sank. Of sixteen aboard, five drowned, leaving eleven survivors.
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Burlington
Iowa
Everett
Burlington Lumber Company
New Boston Bay
Otter Island
Here
Equine Curiosity and Jewelry Theft Reported
A two legged colt owner John Kern of Preston Minnesota showcases a freak animal whose hind legs are clubbed and missing front limbs while the creature moves by sliding on its chest. In Minneapolls a jewelry robbery at J Warnock residence reveals about $900 in losses including a diamond ring and chains. Omaha water works employees strike over wage raise. Baseball scores list games from Philadelphia Indianapolis Baltimore Jersey City Louisville Cincinnati Pittsburgh Cleveland and another in St. Louis.
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Mr. Kern
Minxxearouis
J. 5
Warnock
Second Avenue South
Thomas Lowry
Philadelphia
Athletics
Brooklyn
Indianapolis
Chicago
Baltimore
Columbus
Jersey City
Boston
Louisville
Kansas City
Cincinnatti
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Toronto
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Notice to Boulanger and Other Late-April Briefs
The Belgian government will serve Gen. Boulanger a second notice that he cannot use Belgium as refuge to plot against France. Licenses for American fishermen have been issued at Canso under the modus vivendi with several vessels awaiting permits. A National League meeting is proclaimed at Pilltown Kilkenny with Davitt and Clancy as principal speakers, though claimed by the government.
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Broussels
Gen. Boulanger
Belgium
France
Haifax
N.S
Canso
National League
Dusuin
Pilltown
County Kilkenny
Messrs
Davitt
Clancy
Naval Disaster Report From Samoa Sinks Trenton and Vandalia
Admiral Kimberly reports partial details of the Apia disaster. The Trenton lies sunk with water over the gun deck, Vandalia wrecked, Nipsic afloat without rudder, and crews seek to salvage rudder gear, pumps, and munitions. Samoan efforts to aid sailors are noted with praise and requests for further wrecking assistance.
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Washington
Kimberly
Apia
Samoa
Navy Department
U. S
Arra
Ion
Vandalia
Nipsic
Trenton
H. G. Kane
Royal Navy
Kane
H. M
Calliope
Sydney
Olga
Auckland
L. A. Kimperzy
Ex-Sen Henderson Visits White House for Quiet Talk
Washington April 22 Ex-Senator John B Henderson head of US delegation to the All American congress spent nearly an hour with the president. Reporters asked about organizing talks and offices but Henderson said no word was spoken on offices and no organization was started. The president called him the only man who had visited in six weeks who did not want an office.
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Harrison
Washington
John B. Henderson
United States
All-American Congress
Mr. Menderson
The
Missourian
Medill Kin Appoints McCormick Aide for Lincoln
New York April 22 The Herald reports Robert McCormick of Chicago is appointed second secretary of legation at London on Minister Lincoln's recommendation. McCormick is the son in law of Joseph Medill editor of The Chicago Tribune. It also notes Judge Veazey of Vermont may fill the interstate commerce commission seat, a nomination supported by Senator Morrill and Secretary Proctor. Washington April 2 A Grand Army officers committee asked the president to attend the Army of the Potomac reunion at Orange New Jersey, and the president said he could not possibly be present.
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Lincoln
New York
Herald
Washington
Robert McCormick
Chicago
London
McCormick
Joseph Medill
Chicago Tribune
Dispatch
Wheelock J. Veazey
Vermont
Interstate Comerce Commission
Veazey
Morrill
Proctor
Grand Army
Army of the Potomac
Orange
N. J
Springfield Misfortune Forces Teardown of City Building
Springfield Ohio reports part of a new 225000 city building must be torn down due to defective construction with an estimated 5000 cost. The structure is described as one of the finest of its kind in the country amid a scene of plan disruption and budget impact.
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Springfield
Ohio
Rise of a Postmaster General figure in 19th century service
A postal career climber progressed from messenger to postmaster general, serving 16 years in the Post Office Department with only three months away. He advanced through clerk and chief roles, succeeding Judge Morgan and Thomas L. James before being appointed postmaster in 1881 by Garfield and reappointed by Cleveland in 1885. Married Gen James’s daughter, he was about 45 when his six month illness, attributed to overwork and mental anxiety, emerged.
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Pearson
James
Highwood
N. J
Henry G. Pearson
Post Office
Registr Department
Railway Department
Judge Morgan
Garfield
Thomas L. James
Cleveland
Gen. James
Minister Enander Ill With Hemorrhage in Chicago
Minister to Denmark M. J. Enander is gravely ill in Chicago with hemorrhage of the lungs according to reports from April 22.
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Enander
Chicaao
M. J. Enander
Denmark
Behring Sea Fisheries Spark Canadian Anxiety
A Victoria dispatch reports Canadians fear U S moves to seize all Behring Sea sealing vessels. Hunters and sailors may be reluctant to sail, and those who go will be armed. The Globe argues Britain should protect Canadians or abandon the claim to Canadian rights against U S aggression.
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United States
Toronto
Ont
Victoria
B. C
Washington
Behring Sea
The
Globe
Great Britain
Canada
Flattered Frenchmen greet prince visit amid Paris calm
A Paris crowd welcomes the coming visit of Prince George of Russia as Parisian papers claim political consolation from the czar’s son’s stay. The Enquirer notes Lausanne, The Times notes show mixed sentiment with an eye on Atchinoff affair. The piece contrasts Parisian complacency with international politics.
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Prince George
Russia
London
le Temps
Atchinoff
Battle near Purcell ends with prisoners and wounded
In Purcell I T on April 22 a clash between U S officers and boomers left seven wounded and thirty prisoners. Deputies pursued raid participants after fording the South Canadian river. A barricade exchange ended with ten minutes of fire and capture of thirty boomers, with two men named Thomas Mullins and David Winship gravely hurt.
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Purcell
I. T
Here
United States
Santa Fe
Thomas Mullins
David Winship
Texas
Edward McIntosh
Fifth Cavalry
Wichita
Slaughter Fear Grips El Paso After City Hall Turmoil
El Paso reports heightened tension as Krakauer the Republican usurper faces contempt charges for withholding the city records and seal. A judge’s ruling and potential jail sentence loom while rumors claim 300 Mexican supporters were offered service amid the crisis.
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Krakauer
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Foreign Exchange
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