Arbitration Boards Aimed at Railroads in Senate Action
In Washington on July 30 the Senate committee favorably reported a bill creating boards of arbitration to settle differences between railroads and other transportation companies and their employees. The plan allows two commissioners by the contending parties and a third by the federal mediator, with a final decision and optional further examination. A separate memorial urged a board of international arbitration. The day also saw actions on various other measures, including land and public building bills, plus pension and library appropriations.
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Washington
Senate
Mittee
Congress
Wilson
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Stewart
Committee
California
House
Caroline T. Cockle
Peoria
Central City
Col
Muskegon
Mich
Distinctively American Scene by Artist for Paris Exposition
Gustave Torsberg, Washington painter and pupil of Carolus Duvan, works on a life size eleven figure painting for the Paris Exposition depicting an American lynching scene. He claims lynching is a distinctively American pastime supported by statistics of about 300 executions yearly in the United States. Also reports a farm accident in Virginia kills a 16 year old son of O L Pruden and Congressman Randall leaving Washington for Pennsylvania as his condition improves.
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Washington
Gustave Torsberg
Carolus Duvan
Forsberg
O. L. Pruden
Virginia
Denmark and Germany honor William with royal reception
In Copenhagen on July 80, King Frederik will welcome Emperor William aboard the imperial yacht Hohenzollern. The day features receptions and fetes for the German sovereign. William will stay aboard overnight and depart early the next morning. Separately in New York on July 30, the National Republican Committee convened with Dudley and Clarkson returning. Quay plans immediate campaign work as Levi P. Morton among arriving visitors.
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Denmark
Germany
Copenhagen
Hohenzollern
William
National Republican Committee
New York
National Executive Committee
Col
Dudley
Clarkson
Quay
Levi P. Morton
Riforma backs American remedy for immigration
In Rome on July, the Riforma says statements before the American committee are exaggerated yet if U S measures focus on limiting immigration, Italian agents will not spark discontent. Harrison support appears in related dispatches from July 30.
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Rome
Riforma
American Committee
America
Italy
Noted Desperado Captured in Texas by U S Marshal
United States Marshal Carr in Gainesville Texas with six prisoners en route to Fort Smith Arkansas. Among them George Thorn confesses to taking part in a train robbery near Muskogee with a Texas cattleman killed. Thorn formerly served no penitentiary terms. he also robbed a San Quentin stage and killed banker Cummins. Thorn’s partner Kehoe was hanged in 1887. Thorn later escaped from jail.
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United States
Marshall
Texas
Gainesville
Tex
Marshall Carr
Fort Smith
Ark
George Thorn
Muskogee
Thorn
Sanquentin
Cal
Cummins
Robbing the Dead in New Jersey Cemetery
Ellenville New Jersey residents report a grave robbery ring led by a cemetery employee and an accomplice official. The widow says the employee C Johnson robbed graves of jewelry and coffin hardware, with the official disposing of spoils. Trustees urged the official to leave within 30 days as the village fears more graves will be opened.
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New Jersey
le Sueur
Minn
Ellenville
N. J
C. Johnson
Hock Cemetery
Transcontinental Rates Up in the Air on Effective Date
Caicaco July 80 Chairman J S Leeds of the Transcontinental association meets with J W Midgeley and J N Faithorn to draft groups for the new transcontinental rates. He aims to get the Central Traffic association to join, but George R Blanchard is on vacation delaying progress. The exact start date for the new rates has not been decided.
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Caicaco
J. S Leeds
Transcontinental Association
J. W. Midgeley
J. N. Faithorn
Central Traffic Association
George R. Blanchard
Sioux Clash Over Treaty At Standing Rock Agency
At Standing Rock Agency in July the Sioux resist the U S treaty. Chief justice John Grass may sign but others doubt his sway. Sitting Bull absent. Lone Dog blasts talks. Indian children study the treaty and influence uneducated kin. Chief Gall denounces treaties as misread or violated. Commission quietly suppresses opposition news to avoid inflaming lower agencies.
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Standing Rock Agency
Cak
John Grass
Rev
Cleveland
Pratt
Sitting Bull
Lone Dog
Indian Council
Chief Gall
Important Arrest at Le Sueur Exposes Thief Gang
At Le Sueur Center Sheriff Ryan seized Patrick O'Brien and daughter Ellen on a warrant backed by Chief Detective J A Austin of the Omaha railway company. The pair are charged as accessories to a gang based at the O'Brien home. Large stash of stolen goods found. The raid aims to dismantle the gang, which sent plunder to St Paul or elsewhere. They were bound over to the October grand jury.
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LE Sueur
le Sueur Center
Ryan
J. A. Austin
Omaha Railway Company
Patrick O'Brien
Ellen
O’brien
St. Paul
Hlen
Grand Jury
Prohibitionist Driven Out by Eggs in Indiana Town
Hartfort City July 30 Hon John Studebaker Bluffton a noted Prohibitionist set up a large tent in Red Key for meetings. The town residents showered aged eggs on his tent and compelled him to decamp. Judge Garnett granted a new trial in Arkshire libel case. Mayor Gleason arraigned for traffic and property damage charges. P A Stout found guilty of second degree murder for killing his son over a farewell gesture.
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Hartford City
Ind
John Studebaker
Bluffton
Red Key
CuicaGo
Garnett
Charles Arkshire
Daily News
Prrrspune
P. A. Stout
Sioux Chiefs Anxious to Sign Treaty in Benway Case
From Prrrie Dak July 28 Chiefs from the Two Kettle band, including Takes It Standing and Little No Heart, express support for the Sioux bill and readiness to sign when the commission arrives. Through Louis Dewitt they say they trust the White Father in Washington to act in their interests. Takes It Standing believes all Indians will ratify the treaty.
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Prrrie
Dak
Cheyenne Silver Agency
Benway
Louis Dewitt
Washington
Striking surface gang widens on Manitoba road
Sauk Center Minn July 30 report shows a new crew from St Paul Minneapolis influenced by strikers with most refusing to start work. About a dozen strikers willing to return at old prices. Also notes drownings, extradition refusals, possible Iowa legislature extra session, Manitoba railroad progress, and Monona Lake assembly finances.
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Sauk Center
Minn
Manitoba Road
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Monona Lake Assembly
Madison
Gould to Spend Summer at Saratoga for Health
Sanatroca reports Jay Gould will stay several weeks at Saratoga with his family to rest and focus on health. Dr. Munn is his physician, and Gould occupies one of the best cottages at the United States hotel, appearing not ill though insomnia is noted.
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Saratoga
Sanatroca
Dr. Munn
Gould
United States Hotel
The Burnt Offering in Leviticus Explained in Faith
A condensed devotional on Leviticus 1 detailing the burnt offering as a picture of Christ’s perfect obedience and sacrifice. It draws parallels to sin and trespass offerings, cites New Testament references, and reflects on Jesus as sin bearer and sweet savor to God. The piece emphasizes faith’s simple approach, the symbolism of the animal offerings, and the need for devotion to the Father’s will.
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Hoffman
Philadelphia
Jesus
Christ
Jesus Christ
Moses
Tabernacle
Holy of Holies
Mt. Sinai
Jude
Judas Iscariot
God
H. M
Isaac
Abraham
Elis
Dakota Farmers Debate Tariff Reform at Meeting
Uncle Billy Dinehart of Brookings County urges tariff reform and a Republican congress to secure it. He recalls Walker low tariff days, warns against Mills bill panic, and argues protection boosts American goods, salt, coal oil, and domestic industries while keeping prices low. The discussion also touches rail and river infrastructure near Jim River and Lake Dakota.
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Billy Dinehart
Brookings County
Wisconsin
Sime Oliver
Congress
Dakota
Lilly
England
Hagland
Dinehart
Washington Territory Admission Debate in Congress
Mr Voorhees of Washington territory argues for admission of the territory, speaking as an American citizen against party politics. Mr Symes claims eight or ten democrats could pass a bill. otherwise, Republicans urge admission. Yankton reports wool market stagnation and price declines due to the Mills Bill and free wool clause, predicting hardship for wool growers and farmers as many may leave the business.
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Voorhees
Washington Territory
Republic
Unuion
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Symes
Colorado
Washington
Yankton
Yankton Driving Club Forms Amid Race Plans
The Yankton Driving Club debuts with J. Macgregor as president J. P. Crennan as treasurer and Dr V Sebiakin-Ross as secretary The club will follow national driving association rules and has raised funds for two to three days of races scheduled for the first week in September.
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Yankton Press
Yankton Driving Club
J. Macgregor
J. P. Crennan
V. Sebiakin-Ross
National Driving Association
Missouri River Flows Entirely Nebraska Side at Stone's Island
The Yankton Press notes a historic shift as the Missouri River now runs wholly along the Nebraska shoreline near Stone's Island, an event not seen in a quarter century, diverting water from an endangered point downstream and affecting local conditions near the city.
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Yankton Press
Nebraska
Stone’s Island
Scott Declines Runs for Congress in Reacting District
Aberdeen News reports Jill Scott, coal baron and president's ally, declares he will not seek re election this year. The strongly Republican, protectionist district had previously backed him, but falling popularity and visible party shifts erode his chances.
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Aberdeen
Jill Scott
Scott
Yankton Press Attacks Veterinary Instructor Appointment
Brookings Press notes Yankton Press complains about appointing a veterinary instructor for the Dakota Agricultural College and Experiment Station. It claims taxpayers pay the salary under the Slatch bill while suggesting relocations and coal contracts would alter public concern. The piece mocks the editor's perceived self interest and anxiety over costs.
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Brookings Press
Yankton
Dakota Agricultural College and Experiment Station
Warner’s Safe Pills Advertises Health Cure
An old advert touts Snuffer and Warner’s Safe Pills as remedies for diliousness constipation piles sick headache sour stomach colds liver trouble jaundice dizziness and bad taste. Claimed to be purely vegetable gentle and non calomel with no gripes, favored by women and widely used.
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Warner
Foreclosure Sales in Davison County Dakota Territory
Notice of public auction by Sheriff O O Stanchfield of Davison County Dakota Territory following judgments of foreclosure in two actions. On August 25 1888 at 10 AM the front door of Mitchell Courthouse to sell parcel described as quarter and quarter portions in section 30 township 101 range 62 containing sufficient acres to satisfy judgment of 872 dollars plus costs. In second action on August 25 1888 at 2 PM the sale includes west half of north west quarter and west half of south west quarter of section 17 township 101 range 60 totaling 160 acres to cover 1328 dollars plus costs.
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Territory OF Dakota
County of
Davison
Central Loan and Trust Company
Plaintif
Rosa Samuel
Alexander Greenberg
C. S. Armin
Liper Safer
O. O. Stanehfield
Davison County
Dakota
Mitchell
Dakota Territory
Territory
Lwo
Territory of
Mitchell D. T
O. Stancifield
D.a.mizener
Second Judicial District
Mary M. Martindale
Lawrence O. Gale
Katie KE. Gale
A.J. Pease
P. M. Pease
Angeline L. Gale
O. O. Stanelfield
Michell
Mitchell, Cak
O. O. Spancheleld
Winsor
Sheriff sale in Dakota Territory on Lot 15 Block 4
In the Dakota Territory Second Judicial District the case Armin v Clement Teachnor and Davison computes a sheriff sale of Lot 15, Block 4, Rowley’s addition to Mitchell. Judgment totals 539 dollars 25 cents plus interest and costs. Sale set for 10 am August 25, 1888 in Davison County. Attorney for plaintiff: O. Lyancheirld and A. Mizener.
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Territory OF Dakota
Second Judicial District
Davison County
Armin
Gustavus GC. Clement
Gustavus
Clement
Samuel J. Teachnor
Francis E. Teachnor
W. G. Davison
A. P
O. O. Stanchfield
Dakota Territory
Mitchell
Davison
la Rey
Dako
Rowley
Mitchell Dik
O. O. Lyancheirld
A. Mizener
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Praised as Blood Purifier
In old doctor and modern practice contrast, claims abound that blood impurity causes disease and that Ayer's Sarsaparilla is the most efficacious alterative. Testimonials from J J Armstrong in Texas, EB L Pater in Kansas, W T McLean in Ohio, and T W Richmond in Michigan extol its healing power and long standing market presence.
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Ayer
J. J. Armstrong
Weimar
Texas
L. Pater
M. D
Manhattan
Kansas
W. T. McLean
Augusta
Ohio
T. W. Richmond
Bearake
Mich
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Geo
Nonquit
Mass
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Thia
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Fire Island
Will
Indiana
Ser Annual
Axel Carlson
Nicollet Island
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Gov
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N. J. Davis
Albert Lea
Davis
Dunwauk
Spencer Smith
Council Bluffs
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Jim River
Huron
Oak
Manitoba
John Watt
Board of Equalization
O'Donnell
Lonpos
Frank Hugh O’donnell
Midge
Imes
Odessa
Lennon
Jay Gould
Wire Canal
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Brighton
Shuffalo
Fiie Canal
Loxpox
France
Belgium
Paun
Northern Pacific
Yokohama
Spellecy
James Spellecy
Michaels
Detective Such
Wever
East
Liverpool
George MacNichols
Isa. Lill
D. M. Stearns
Milwaukee
Milwaukee and Northwestern
Gregiance
The
Missouri
Mit
Stanchfield
Mitchell, Dak
Sheriff Sale
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Sheriff’s Sale
Grand Outfit Free
Truk & Co
Maine
Stinson & Co
Portland
Hallett & Co
Porthind
WM. 1. Green
W. 1. Green
Creeners
Choice Family Groceries
Creen Bros
MIT Our
John D. Lawler
J. E. Gilbert
A.M. Bowdle
Pres’t
N. Grant
Montgomery Ward & CO
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
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