Vietious Hippolyte Terms Settled in Port au Prince
A Port au Prince dispatch reports Legitime agreeing to Hippolyte terms after talks with Spanish gunboat observers. Cessation of hostilities appears arranged. English gunboat rumored to head toward St Mare with possible safe passage and cash deal for Legitime. In St Louis MO a Mexico City report notes surging imports of American cattle hogs and a Mexico City refrigerating works project with Kansas City produced jags and bacon plans.
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Port An
Prince of
San Chiese
St. Mare
Fiagdisth
Cevistil Geererat
Plojge
Lecitiae
Hippolyte
Probaly
Probaly St. Mare. Legitime
Appolyte
Legitime
Prince
Sr. Louis
City of
Mexico
Mexican Central Railroad
Republic
Jlags
Kansas City
Fresh Water Pearls From Wisconsin Stir Debate
Cureaco Aug 20 The fresh water pearls shipped from Wisconsin to Chicago jewelers are not worth a hooter. Dealers split on value with some saying fine pearls from fresh water are rare or non existent while others claim better wages lie in hoeing corn than hunting pearls in clams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cureaco
Wisconsin
Chicago
Phanix Woolen Company Assignment Recorded
Proyvipener R I Aug 20 The assignment of the Phanix Woolen company of East Greenwich is recorded. The mill is owned by Joseph Dows and the embarrassment stems from Brown Stuse Clark failing, with Dows’ notes held by the Boston firm for about $10,000 at collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. I
Phanix Woolen Company
East Greenwich
Joseph Dows
Brown, Stuse & Clark
Dows
Boston
Andigius Attack Near Demersville Sparks Guard Request
MissoonaA Montana August 20 reports say Andigius attack settlers at Demersville in which a white resident was killed. Duncan justice of the peace telegraphed Governor White asking protection as settlers abandon homes.
Pennsylvania Railroad to Adopt Pioneering Pension Policy
In Philadelphia on August 20 a plan is set to create a pension system linked to the company relief association. The move would be the first of its kind in the United States, signaling a major shift in employee benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelvita
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Relief Association
United States
Fatal Explosion at Staub's Brewery in Alleghany City
An explosion at Staub's brewery in Alleghany City this afternoon killed three men and injured several others. Loss estimated at ten thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirospunc
Staub’s Brewery
Alleghany City
Bogus Coins Reported in Grand Forks Case
Counterfeit silver dollars appeared in Grand Forks today with several dated 1875. The fakes are nearly perfect but lighter than genuine coins. Authorities suspect a Northwest counterfeit ring is at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks
Northwest
Northern Pacific Directors to Meet on $160 Million Mortgage
In York on August 20 the Northern Pacific Railway directors plan a meeting to consider a $160 million mortgage. The session aims to authorize financing terms and secure funds for the railroad's expansion and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
The
Northern Pacific Railway
Villard Pushes 160 Million Blanket Mortgage Plan
Henry Villard proposes a blanket mortgage of 160 million on all property. All directors except one favor the plan, but powers are limited to recommending it to preferred stockholders who must approve by a two-thirds vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Villard
Severe Monday Storm Wrecks Property Across Region
A powerful August storm swept through Minnesota and nearby areas, peaking around 2:30 a.m. with near hurricane force winds and two inches of rain. Lightning destroyed a barn in Wisconsin and caused widespread damage, including washed streets and several house strikes. Duluth faces losses near 860,000 with greater fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Str. Paun
Minn
Uis
Pwin
Stilwater
Mau Chore
Wisconsin
Duluth
Appointed Postoffice Inspector and Revenue Appointments
Washington Aug 20 J W P Williams of Nebraska has been appointed post office inspector Pension Commissioner Tanner issued the order modifying proof of disability origin now requiring two privates absent a commissioned officer or orderly sergeant. Following appointments show Gaugers Rittenhouse Norris and Pickerel and storekeeper Pickerel in Illinois and Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. W. P. Williams
Nebraska
Tanner
James Tanner
Revenue Service
James S. Rittenhouse
Illinois
Wm. L. Norris
Wisconsin
Andrew J. Pickerel
Milwaukee Falls Into Line on 15 Cent Through Rate
Chicago, Aug. 20. The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway announced it would meet the 15 cent through rate between Chicago and St Paul set by the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern. The Chicago St Paul and Kansas City extended this rate to Dubuque Iowa as part of the same rate adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicaco
Chicago, Milwaukee
St. Paul
Edward P. Phillips
Owatonna
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Nopoleke Svalks
Northern Pacific
Joseph Worper
Flood Hits Duluth With Major Sewer Damage
A Duluth flood report states two and 74 100 inches of rain overwhelmed the city sewers, causing at least 60,000 dollars in damage with the city likely to bear much of the cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
The
Journal
Duluth
Arabs Detained at Castle Garden After La Normandie Arrival
Twenty Arabs of both sexes aboard the steamer La Normandie are detained at Castle Garden while the Turkish council is consulted. Authorities report about 70,000 Arabs waiting to enter the United States if the twenty are admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
la Normandie
Castle Garden
World's Fair Finance Committee Forms in New York
Eighteen of twenty five financiers chosen by Mayor Grant attend the initial meeting in his office. Samuel D. Babcock is named chairman and J Edward Simmons treasurer as plans unfold for a $15,000,000 capital raise to back a New York world’s fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. Pierrepont Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Samuel D. Babcock
J. Edward Simmons
Jesse Siligman
Ile
Congress
67 Days and Died After Extreme Fasting
Indianapolis August 20 Robert Marvel 65 died after fasting 67 days the longest on record. He last ate June 18 and endured thirty six days of nothing then small milk intake until death. His body weakened to a living shadow with sores from long confinement drawing medical and public attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Robert Marvel
Marvel
Capital Boomers at Woonsocket Delegations Meeting
Special tape ReEPUGLICAN, Woonsocket August 2. Delegations include Itice Kerr Towley Merrill Making Pierre-Wells Sutherland Pratt Maller St Lawrence-Ives Wink ham Hill Howell Chamberlain-King Goodykoontz Mitchell-Bowdle. A full Capital Investment directors board is present. No action expected before next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reepuglican
Woonsocket
Ifuron
Guy
Church
Allen
Caldwin
Itice
Kerr, Towley
Merrill
Making
Pierre—Wells
Sutherland
Pratt
Maller
St. Lawrence
Ives
Winkham
Hill
Howell
Chamberlain
King
Goodykoontz
Mitchell—Bowdle
Irrigation Senate Commission Visits Salt Lake City
The United States Senate Irrigation Commission arrived in Salt Lake City on August twentieth. Citizens' statements on Utah irrigation needs and already achieved results were heard by the panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Irtigation Commission
United States Senate
Utah
Teemer and Gaudaur sign four mile scull race pact
Articles of agreement signed for a four mile scull race between Teemer and Gaudaur for 31000 a side at Meleeves port Pennsylvania on September 7. Crete reports 15 villages submitted to Governor Chakin Vasha amid amnesty. The Porte increases Crete forces to 30000. A violent storm hits Pais with lightning at Wiifel tower but no damage. A famine and disease epidemic threaten Montenegro crops. Exiled king Malietoa and others return to Samoa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirrspeng
Teemer
Gaudaur
Meleevesport
Pennsylvania
Porte
Crete
Pais
Wiifel Tower
Has Not Arrived: Wilson Not Yet in New York
City officials debunk a report that Daniel Wilson son-in-law of France's six president Grevy arrived by steamer in New York. The statement issued yesterday is false and no arrival has occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daniel Wilson
Grevy
France
Accidental Death Denied By Family In Steamer Tragedy
Frederick Pink, reported to have drowned after jumping from a steamer on a Boston to Philadelphia voyage, is denied by his family who say the death was accidental. He left Boston for Lomton on business for a commission merchant and was a member of the produce exchange and a prominent businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frederick Pink
Boston
Philadelphia
Loston
Ausas City
Fink
Produce Exchange
Weather Today in Washington and Dakota
Washington weather forecast notes generally fair skies with slightly warmer temperatures and variable winds across Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dakota
Minnesota swamp land case upheld against state
Acting Secretary Chandler affirmed a Minnesota swamp land ruling in the Duluth land district. Sanford H. Hudson filed for homestead entry in 1887 claiming the land was dry and rolling, and the government rejected the state's argument that swamp lands had been granted away. The decision signals future cases require proof lands are truly swamp or lose them.
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Washington
Chandler
Minnesota
Duluth
Sanford H. Hudson
General Land Office
Fresh Troubles with Indians at Demersville Montana
Reliable Indians menacing settlers near Demersville Montana. Two whites have been killed and Justice of the Peace I D Duncan telegraphed Governor White for protection as settlers guard their homes. Further details unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouna
Mont
Demersville
D. Duncan
White
Duncan
Railroads Adopt Proportional Tariff Across Midwest
Wisconsin Central and St Paul and Kansas City announce adoption of the new proportional tariff, aligning with Burlington and Northern. They will ignore inter state long and short haul classes while reducing Chicago to St Paul through rates to 15 cents first class on trunk line business, with local rates kept at rail tariff levels. It is expected other Chicago roads will join, creating a unified stance to profit from exemptions under Northwestern traffic.
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Burlington
Caicaco
Wisconsin Central
St. Paul
Kansas City
Burlington and Northern
Chicago
Forest fires checked after heavy Montana rain
Montana reports a heavy Sunday night rain that halted week long forest fires. Lightning and campfires caused the blazes, destroying vast lumber stocks and ranges. Stockmen face immense losses as grazing lands are exhausted, forcing drives to distant areas and even to British possessions and Indian reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Helena
Mont
Porter named dean of Missouri agriculture college
Prof Edward D Porter longtime Minnesota agriculture professor and director of Minnesota state experiment station has been unanimously elected dean of the University of Missouri College of Agriculture and director of Missouri’s experiment station. He will assume duties immediately. Then a rumor from Montreal notes a potential leadership shift at the Canadian Pacific Railway with Van Horne possibly relinquishing general manager duties to V G Shaughnessy. In Wisconsin terse notices: burglary victims in Trudson and Beggs store. Joyce drowned on the Mississippi while boating for Hon A McMillan.
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Caded
Missouri
Minnneapolis
Edward D. Porter
University of Minnesota
State Agricultural Experiment Station
College For Agriculture
University of Missouri
Porter
Canatian Pacific
Montreal
van Horne
Vacine Road
V. G. Shaughnessy
Ju. van Horne
Generalanager
Northwest
Trudson
William Beggs
J. W. Hyslop
la Crosse
Mike Joyce
Hon. A. McMillan
Mississippi
Joyce
Sioux City and Minnesota Town News Highlights
Reported incidents include a fatality after a squally wind accident, a man captured on fraud charges who escaped jail, and various town items. Highlights cover proposed federal appointments for Sioux City, a criminal assault and stock sale escape, horse theft aftermath, a fatal neck dislocation, a merged dog racing group, crop yields near Wahpeton, illness from impure ice cream, hog disease near Cannon Falls, a tramp’s injuries, a Sioux Indian release and reform efforts, a deserter convoy to Fort Leavenworth, a new Northfield directory, new town buildings in St James, strikes from a storm injuring residents near Fairchild.
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Sioux City
Struble
Towa
J. S. Lathrop
Iowa
Dubuque
Big Rock
George Montgomery
Clinton
Davenport
le Mars
James Brothers
Northfield
Mosher
Monmouth
Minnesota
St. Paul
Pioneer Press
D. Ei
Wahpeton
Manitoba
Gleveland Grove
Steifel’s Park
Red Wing
Cannon Falls
Frank Perry
Madcliffe
Randolph
Minneapolis
White Crow
Ort Snelling
Cleveland
Charles O’brien
Union
United States Army
Northwest
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
J. P. Heatwole
the News
St. James
Fairchild
Gilbert Markham
Roy
Irrigation Committee Seeks Utah Work from Boise
A senate irrigation committee led by Senators Stewart Plumb Reagan and Jones arrived from Boise City. Maj. Powell of the geological survey joined the review in Salt Lake City. The session produced papers and statistics urging expanded Utah water projects for the state. Governor Thomas provided supporting documents.
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Utah
Salt Laker City
Stewart
Nevada
Plumb
Kansas
Reagan
Texas
Jones
Arkansas
Senate Committee On Irrigation
Boise City
Maj
Powell
Geological Survey
Government Room
Thomas
Railround Rumors Tying Canada and St Louis Line Westward
Rumors say buyers of the Canada and St Louis railway are linked to the Chicago and West Michigan system. They plan to extend west to LaCrosse tapping Chicago and West Michigan, and extend the east end from Sturgis to Bay City. Also note drowning and flax-bin deaths in nearby reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastasu
Ind
Canada and St. Louis
Chicago
West Michigan
LaCrosse
Stark County
Sturgis
Bay City
Steamship boiler blast kills thirty aboard trial run
A newly completed steamer burst its boiler during a trial trip from Shanghai yesterday, resulting in the deaths of thirty persons aboard. The accident occurred as the vessel was being tested, with officials investigating the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Wast Side Caucus To Pick Mitchell Delegates
A Democratic caucus will meet at Mylan & Rolph at Main and First streets on Thursday evening August 22 to select twelve delegates for the Mitchell east side precinct to the county convention at the courthouse on Saturday August 24 by order of the precinct committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mylan & Rolph
Main
First Streets
Shoelock Pa
Mitchell
East Side
Court Hose
Voter Delegates to Mitchell County Convention
The office of J J Mohr on Main and Second streets invites residents to select twelve delegates from the west side precinct to represent Mitchell at the county convention to be held at the courthouse on Saturday August 24. Ly order of province committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Mohr
Main
Second Streets
So’elock BP
Mitchell
West Side
Court House
Tso. Ly
Order of Province Committee
Wisconsin and Minnesota Local News Snapshots
Reports from La Crosse to Anoka summarize civic plans, crimes, and accidents. Bridges and ferries, new opera house talks in Madison, a chess tournament update, injuries from wagon and rail incidents, fires, crop yields, and municipal water works development across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Palmerston's Quick Reset Oi cures respiratory illnesses
A parchment ad copy touts Syrup of Piss as renewing health and restoring strength, claiming cleansing powers and a pleasant taste. It promotes Palmerison's Quick Reset Oil for cures of croup, diphtheria, and colds, sold by L. O. Gale and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamlison
L.O. Gale
Sentiin
Jallard’s Snow Liniment Promised as Infallible Cure
A publisher’s claim lauds Jallard’s snow liniment as a positive infallible cure for rheumatism and all pain. It purportedly heals neuralgia chest tightness sore throat bruises sprains old sores frost bite joints lame back corns bunions and more with magical effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jallard
K. J. Gale
Old-Fashioned Home Remedy Claims Quick Throat Relief
An old fashioned horehound remedy boasts instant relief for throat and lung ailments including consumption bronchitis asthma sore throat and coughs. The tonic promises safety with no injurious ingredients and offers free samples. Also advertised is Gale's Tomlinson's Dead Shot claiming to cure colic dysentery and bowel complaints in animals sold by J Gale and Ss IL Seeallin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale
Tomlinson
Manor Beast
Ss. IL Seallin
Chicago Building Collapse Kills and Injures Workers
A building at Clinton and Van Buren streets collapsed burying several men. Two or three feared dead and others injured. Debris clearing underway. names given include Joseph Papp killed and Nick Stever dying at 148 Cornell Street. the Burton building had been gutted weeks earlier.
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ChicaGo
Clinton and
van Buren Streets
Joseph Papp
Halsted
Indiana Streets
Nick Stever
Cornell Street
Burton
Blood Purifier Tonics and Remedies Exposed
An old advertisement touts a blood purifier claimed to renew and enrich the blood, healing “scrofulous complaints,” eruptions, boils, poisoning, and rheumatic conditions. It advertises a price of $1 single bottle, six for $4, with distribution by W. Cole & Co and S. W. Scalman a Druggist in Black River Falls Wisconsin.
Scallin's Drug Store Booms With Free Trial Bottles
Their business is booming as Scallin's Drug Store offers free trial bottles of Dy. King's New Discovery for consumption. The ad promises cures for coughs asthma bronchitis croup and related diseases with a free trial and a large size bottle for sale all bottles warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scallin
Mil waukee Encampment Invitation Sparks Old Battle Bonds
A wartime duo Matilda and I plan a Milwaukee reunion during the G A I meeting. They promise a rousing welcome, a vermilion embrace for the American flag, and a ride on the Wisconsin Central Line. Louis Eckstein offers free information for visitors at Wisconsin Central Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Central Line
Epoch Marked by Sickness Turn to Health
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a life changing tonic restoring health after long illness. It claims benefits for kidneys liver and stomach, urging sufferers to buy at fifty cents per bottle from a local drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seallin’s
Williams Australian herb pills advertisement
An advertisement promoting Williams Australian herb pills claims to improve complexion and vitality for women. It urges readers to buy a box for 2d at Gale's and take as directed to restore bright eyes and vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Gale’s
Bucklen Arnica Salve for all skin ailments advert
Bucklen's Arnica Salve promotes itself as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions and claims to cure piles with a money back guarantee. Price five and a half cents per box available through Sealle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S, II
Sealle
Mother’s Friend Advertised By Deadfield Re Co
An old advertisement voice from South Carolina praises Mother’s Friend for relief and comfort. The note thanks the reader for the remedy and invites inquiries to the Atlanta area address, noting testimonials of past relief.
Bradfields Female Regulator Guide to Use and Benefits
The advertisement promotes Bradfields Female Regulator as a tonic for women facing disorders of the reproductive system and changes of life. It claims benefits for those who use the product and directs readers to contact Bradfield Regulator Co in Atlanta Georgia for particulars, noting sales through a sealiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield Rey. Co
Atlanta
Mp. HL
Seallin
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Longpon
Montenegro
Aiviees
Apia
S Samoa
Malietoa
Washington Avenue
Blue Grass Palace
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Gray
State Central Committee
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Mich
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Messrs. E, & JH
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Prairie du Chien
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Jim Reynolds
Robert Johnson
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Ed Sullivan
St. Cloud
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Manitoba Railway
Fergus Falls
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Sackett
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Anoka
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Poirt
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Matilda
Tor
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Ol’ Tom
G. A. Fl
Louis Eckstein
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