Young Man's Troubles Ties Up Gillig Case In Liverpool
Reports from Liverpool say Gillig arrived completely paralyzed at the Grand Hotel after a collapse sparked by turmoil at the American Exchange in London. Medical authorities certify his illness and it halts suits while 200 plus letters from distressed Americans demand payment. An amendment to the Interstate Commerce Act targets misrepresented shipments to secure lower rates.
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Lespos
London
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Liverpool
Grand Hotel
Ivis
Wae Ence
Wuenry F. Gillig
Exchime
Brown
Drowned in the Missouri River at Ft. Benton
News from Ft. Benton Montana reports engineer Rittenhouse and William Buchenan drowned when their boat capsized in a swift Missouri whirlpool during flood conditions. Five others were in the boat. some were rescued by a nearby flatboat while a Native paddler swam to shore.
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Oak
Mont
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William Buchenan
Missouri
Man loses arm in iron foundry accident in Keddbank
The Keddbank New Jersey article reports Thomas P Morford owner of an iron foundry had his hand caught in a belt and severed by a shaft. He told the foreman to cut it off and was taken home. His son Harry cried out but Morford stayed calm saying his arm was off.
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Germany
Japan
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Harris
New York Gazette
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Wise
Cleveland
Postal Service
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Russia
Philadelphia Press
Conference on Christian principles of civil government opens
A large gathering of prominent divines and morality workers attends the national conference in Philadelphia. Frances Willard is slated to speak on Women's Work for Christ, highlighting religious and civic reform themes.
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Philadelphia
Frances Willard
Market Reports From St Paul Grain and Produce
April 24 quotations show Wheat No 1 hard 80 1 cent bid No 1 north ern gum bid No 2 78 cent bid Corn No 2 cash 49 cent bid April 50 cent asked Out No 2 cash 30 cent bid 31 4 cent asked for May Blyge asked No 2 white 31 cent bid asked No 2 699 bid No 3 65 cent bid Rye No 2 cash and April 7 cent bid Ground Feed 19 50 asked Corn Meal Unbolted 19 76 asked Bran Bulk 13 25 asked Buled Hay No 1 upland prairie 10 bid No 1 10 00 asked Timothy Hay 13 00 bid Seeds Flax 1 93 bid Timothy 2 70 bid clever 3 65 bid 70 cent bid 7 cent asked bids LiMée asked avers at lle St Paul Union Stock Yards Receipts 350 head hogs 35 heads cattle Market firm Sales 62 hogs 904 lbs avg 5 45 26 head 5 35 Light er 5 30 25 packing 6 40 - 5 60 heavy 5 40 - 5 60 choice heavy 5 50 Steady sales 800 to 1100 lb stockers and feeders 2 00 8 20 good 01 butcher's steers quotable at 2 82 Steady good to choice fat 2 50 5 00 ballast
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Blige
Timothy
Clever
Lle
St. Paul Union
Ihutcher
California Girl Reveals Downey Confinement Rumor
Ida Addis of Los Angeles issues a dying statement confirming rumors that ex Governor Downey is kept in custody by relatives who allow only heirs to see him. She says she was engaged to Downey and that relatives urged heavy drinking leading to confinement. Addis is dying in Mexico of consumption, causing sensational chatter in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
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Los Angeles
Downey
Mexico
Immigrant Ships Reach Castle Garden as Minnesota Lands Shift
Three steamships landed 2,782 immigrants at Castle Garden Monday while Minnesota reports 45,111.88 from government land sales. Fires damage Manitoba line property. fires also hit St. Joe stockyards. Reports cover politics, industry, and a spectrum of local incidents.
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America
Castle Garden
Minnesota
United States
Olson
Tower
Minn
Literary Lights and Literary Moves Across the Nation
The report notes Theodore Roosevelt touring Tennessee for material, Mme. Henry Greville’s illness easing, and The Cosmopolitan’s April issue with Midsummer Night's Dream prints. It mentions Herbert Spencer dictating writings, Emily Courtney Baylor’s Philadelphia flavored novel, Edwin Arnold's knighthood, Louisa May Alcott's final letter, J M Crawford's Kalevala translation, Longfellow’s note source, and Outing’s April issue under new editor J H Worman signaling stronger literary leadership.
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Tennessee
Mme
Henry Greville
Cosmopolitan
Herbert Spencer
Emily Courtney Baylor
Philadelphia
Edwin Arnold
Asia
Louisa Alcott
J. M. Crawford
Longfellow
J. H. Worman
Indiana in 1885 Republican Outlook and Upset Risk
The Boston Herald argues Indiana shows a fragile Republican edge in 1888 with a small 1886 plurality and Democratic folly as a factor. It compares Indiana to Connecticut and New Jersey, notes New York and New Jersey dynamics, and stresses Indiana as battleground if the national GOP convention recognizes the state’s stakes.
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New Jersey
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New York
Herald
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Indianapolis Journal
Syrup of Figs Promoted as Gentle Laxative
In delicate health readers are urged to use the California liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs. Described as pleasant to the taste and safe for all, it is said to cure costiveness, dispel headaches, colds and fever, and support kidneys liver and bowels. Sold at fifty cent bottles by S A Seallin.
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S.A. Seallin
Parer
Vrugeista
Reedem Dakota Admission Bill Faces Senate Verdict
Aberdeen News reports the Republican Senate has passed a bill admitting the southern Dakota territory and now faces Democratic resistance in the House. Senator Allison notes parties should be judged by actions, not statements, and Democrats are slow on the omnibus bill.
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Dakota
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