Advance in Rates Stalled by St Paul Refusal to Enter Pool
Aug 15 reports from St Paul indicate railroad and steamship line talks faltered as the St Paul and Pacific road declined to join an agreed pool, blocking a general Northwest rate increase. Negotiations also show New Zealand and British Columbia seeking a 12-steamer Pacific mail service with subsidies from both governments and England to supplement Canadian Pacific routes.
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Wauo
St. Paul
Seaboard
Chicago
Nth
Northwest
New South Wales
Irana
Ont
New Zealand
New Southies
Acti In
Pacific
Nies
British Columbia
Canadian Pacific
San Francisco
New South Jas
England
Dominion
Pennsylvanian
Philadelphia
Pennsylvaa
Comany
Rank Line
Rail and railbed grants and tariffs across states
Secretaries move to revoke withdrawals on indemnity lands for railroads and wagon roads including the Chicago and richwestern line and the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha route. Kansas City trade group protests fast-train abolition in Iowa while Iowa sues railroads over tariffs. Pennsylvania rails plan rate rises with new tariff soon. Boston records a rise in real estate and personal property values.
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Secretary of the Interior
Washington
Secretary the Interior
Chicago and Richwestern Railroad
Chicago
Omaha
Neb
Kansas City
Iowa
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Chigo Yew Bluffs
Pacific East
Baseball and yacht race results from coastal games and cup
Western Association games in Chicago Sioux City lost 0 to 5 National League tied New York 5 Chicago 5 at Washington 2 Philadelphia 2 Indianapolis lost American Association Cincinnati 3 Baltimore 2 St Louis 8 Cleveland 3 Kansas City 9 Athletics 4 Louisville 7 Brooklyn 2 The Puritan won the Martha's Vineyard cup race with Sachem and Alert winning their classes in clear wind conditions at CoTraGe City Massachusetts August 15.
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Western Association
Chicago
Sioux City
National League
New York
Washington
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
American Association
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Louis
Cleveland
Kansas City
Athletics
Louisville
Brooklyn
Cotrage City
Mass
Volunteer
Margerite
Puritan
Sachem
Alert
Grain and Livestock Prices and Paris Strikes Report
The report lists bids and asks for wheat corn oats and potatoes across Minneapolis and Chicago markets with specifics for No 1 hard and No 2 Northern wheat and associated August September and October contracts. It also covers Chicago live stock receipts and price ranges for hogs cattle and sheep, and notes on Paris strikes and a legal case in Cincinnati involving actor Steele MacKaye.
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Paul
Minneapolis Wheat
Kidie
Chicago
Texas
West
Gen Sheridan Will Filed in Probate Court
Gen Sheridan's will admitted to probate in Washington. Dower and Ohio homestead arrangements, rest of real and personal estate divided among wife and trustees for children's maintenance and education. Personal estate listed as 2721 cash 4000 stocks 8500 swords 3000 furniture 600 horse and carriage 500 at Nonquitt house.
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Washington
Gen. Sheridan
Ohio Homestead
Kate Sheridan
Ohio
P. Wi. Sheridan
M. W. Sheridan
Linden Kent
Nonquitt
Notable 19th Century News Roundup From Various Cities
A sweeping digest reports on departures and deaths including Mrs Langtry and Mr Fred Gebhardt heading west, Col William Hamilton dead in Newark, Esson Co Halifax asset sale with liabilities around 135000, and Dingley family buying Kalamazoo Daily Telegraph. Incidents include snipe shooting, a wrecked steamer Bell Wilson, and a shipboard rescue.
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Kalamazoo Daily Telegraph
Dingley
Maine
KE. N. Dingley
Leavenworth
Kan
Times
W. L. Eaton
South America
Europe
William H. Hamilton
Newark
N. J
Esson & Co
Halifax
N. S
Tendency Toward Protection Across British Colonies
A Buffalo News excerpt argues that the global trend favors protectionist tariffs. It cites New Zealand’s adoption of a protective tariff, contending free traders fail by exporting jobs and relying on overseas manufacturing.
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Times
Democratic Party
America
Great Britain
New Zealand
Birmingham
Manchester
England
Custom House
Buffalo
Cleveland
New South Wales
Queensland
Tasmania
Victoria
Canada
Trance
Russia
Germany
Adam Smith
Cobden Club
Buffalo News
Dem tariff table signals sectional clash in 19th century policy
The excerpt cites a sectional tariff breakdown with items like Louisiana sugar and Northern beans and peas, highlighting regional protection levels. It also denounces Brice as a top Democratic official tied to railroad power, and aside notes include an Alaska prisoner asking about life terms, urban child development claims, and grand railroad bridge ambitions.
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Louisiana
Rica
Cleveland
Questions on protection and labor in the 1880s debate
The text outlines Cowdrey of the Union Labor party pressing questions on tariff protection, wages, and the impact of free trade on American labor. It argues that protection sustains home markets, keeps work, and prevents wage cuts, while free trade risks reduced employment and lower wages. It also contrasts views on unprotected industries and calls civil service reformers honest in their shift.
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Mr. Cowdrey
Union Labor Party
Cleveland
Hunter Eye Reports Twine Discrepancy At Alliance
In Biranck on August 13 the I Hunter Eye notes Alliance ordered twine runs 600 feet per pound while local dealers offer 650 to 700 feet. The discovery stirs excitement among readers.
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Biranck
I Hunter Eye
Alliance
Costs of voting for Marden highlights Dakota school tax burden
A Dakota political column argues that electing Harden, backed by the Democratic party, sustains heavy school taxes in Sanborn County and across Dakota. It claims statehood would end direct taxes by selling school lands, stating farmers pay about 20 dollars per 160 acre farm in unnecessary taxes while statehood remains blocked by Democrats.
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Sanborn County
Democratic Party
Dakota
South Dakota
Harden
Ilis
Congress
Iarden
Farmers Alliance Stresses Nonpartisan Role in Territorial Politics
The Times argues the alliance must avoid political governance roles and should urge farmers to support proper men for legislative honors within their parties. It calls for vigorous primary participation, county and district conventions, and attendance to ensure delegates nominate suitable candidates.
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Bijou
Brule
Harden Campaign Questions for Dakota Voters in Dakota
In Casselton public notes, Professor Harden faces scrutiny over free trade stance and stance on the Cleveland and Church administrations. Voters want to know if he supports Sparks rulings and whether he backs admitting Dakota as one or two states. The piece frames Harden as rebel bourbon democracy and questions his views on Dakota’s political alignment and party nominating him.
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Harden
Casselton
Cleveland
Church
Sparks
Dakota
Bourbon Democracy
Question Raised Over Mr Matthews’s Alleged Interests
The article comments on whether Mr Matthews acts in the interest of Judge Palmer or in his own interest, noting expectations in town talk. It cites Matthews stating he is not a candidate and suggests some issues require explanation.
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Watertown
Mathews
Palmer
Matthews
Wheat prices boost Minnesota Dakota farmers this year
Duluth News notes September wheat rose 13 cents per bushel from last year, yielding hundreds to small farmers and thousands to large growers. The report says about a quarter more cash for the same labor, and warns only a cataclysm could derail prosperity in Minnesota and Dakota this year.
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Duluth
Minnesota
Dakota
Syrun of Figs Promoted as Gentle Laxative Remedy
Syrun of Figs is advertised as a delightful liquid laxative and the true remedy for habitual constipation and illnesses from weak kidneys liver or bowels. It is described as pleasant for all ages, gentle in action, and effective, strengthening the stomach as it acts. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co., San Francisco. For sale by H. Scallin. Mush OV
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Uighiv
California Fig Syrup Co
San Francisco
California
8. H. Scallin
One View of the Case
LaMoure Progress hints Central Dakota may field a candidate or two along with North Dakota but only if a suitable nominee is named. Some southern schemers could push a delegate with doubtful ties, yet the policy favors strengthening the north by backing a northern republican. If candidates only seek office and neglect the division cause, no bolt will reach north of the 7th standard parallel.
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LaMoure
Central Dakota
North Dakota
South Dakota
North
Mellette Named National Committeeman Debate
In Chicago Cal Caldwell asserts the selection followed his push but sources indicate Mellette was chosen by a delegate majority before Cal arrived. Caldwell claims influence, while others say delegates acted independently in naming Mellette to the national committee.
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Grookings Press
Sioux Falls
Mellette
Caldwell
Cal
Chicago
Judge Francis Critiques Jakota Laws as Presentable Yet Unreliable
In Fargo the Republican notes Judge Francis’s remark that the compiled Jakota laws are a very presentable book and a credit to publishers and the territory but unreliable. He says the compilers omitted non repealed laws, making the edition unsafe for attorneys to rely on.
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Fargo
Francis
Jakota
Taken With Allowance. Bismarck Settler Attacks Pratt
The Bismarck Tribune reports violent assaults on Capt. Pratt of the Indian commission. The newspaper telegraphs the attacks to others, but the incident stems from a quarrel between J. M. Quinn, a local manufacturer, and Pratt at the agency, using this action to seek revenge.
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Bismareck
Capt. Pratt
The
Indian Commission
Bismarck Tribune
J. M. Quinn
Bismarck
Pratt
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Alliance In Politics
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Green Bros
Seltzer
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N.Y
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W. A. Scott
Rogers & Scott
Mitchell, Dak
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Hacer Grothers
Kingas City
St. Joseph
Ilinois
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Missouri
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Chigaco
St. Paul Railway Company
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St. Paul, Chicago and the East
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Salem
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F B. Clark
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GEO
Dix & Daugilyer
Mitchell Dental Parlors
Eliordanser
Taeee
Sander Electria Co
LaSalle St.o Ie
the Security Bank
Sc— M. H. Rowley
R. N. Kratz
Geo. H. Rathman
Frank Weller
Ice Ac
Ben. Harrison
Ben. Hur
Lew Wallace
Gen. Harrison
Gary Porter
Ben Hur
Ben Harrison
Outfit
Hubbard Bros
Mitchell National Bank
United States
W.G. Davison
N. L. Davison
Cashier
L. N. Seaman
Fl. G. Chandler
J. &. Lerwilliger
Ees
Jin
S. Wilde & Son
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