A Million Unemployed Blames Immigrants for Hard Times
Testimony before a congressional immigration panel alleges immigrant agents flood the U S with Hungarian workers in mines and other industries. Dowderly claims about one million Americans remain idle while the current wave of newcomers is purportedly inferior to migrants of twenty years past.
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New York
Aus
T. V. Dowderly
Congressional Committee On Immigration
Europe
Ile
Pennsylvania
United States
Indiana Outlook Sees Democratic Edge in Indiana Governor Race
Washington reports Representatives Trevey and Matson will likely begin a joint Indiana gubernatorial canvass around September 1. Matson says Democrats hold advantage on tariff reform while greenbacks and labor backers align with them, Indiana not a protection state. He adds Porter’s nomination would not shift the overall presidential-leaning contest.
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Washington
Trevey
Matson
Indiana
Greenback
Clements
Porter
Debate set on Protection or Free Trade in New York
The New York Free Trade club challenges the New York Protective league to a September debate on Protection or Free Trade. Henry George will defend Free Trade with Col Ingerson leading the Protective side. The clash aims to be staged in this city. Also note a special report from Mark, Aug 21, on fisheries treaty rejection and its impact on modus vivendi.
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Henry George
Hob Ingersoll
Dixon
New York
New York Free Trade Club
New York Protective League
Denry George
Col Ingerson
Protective League
Mark
Eliy Uisgard
Congressman Matson Declines Silver Service Gift
Washington note in August reports Congressman Matson of Indiana refused a silver service presented by the government printing office employer. He said it would be improper to accept any reward for duties as a congressman and would set a bad precedent.
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Wishington
Congressman Matson
Indiana
Government Printing Office
Congress
Rioters and Military Clash in Amis and Lille Action
Aug 21 dispatch reports violent strife with the army forcing a bayonet charge to clear Amis streets at midnight. Similar unrest in Lille involved arrests as authorities tightened control during widespread mutterings against actions of protest. In Washington the president announced consular nominations for Aix en Provence and Brunswic.
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Amxns
Lille
Paris
Amis
Lillesine
Washington
United States
J. Russell Parsons
Ew York
Aix li Chipelle
L.astin Spaldinz
New York
Bruns
Mt Oke
Incendiaries, Murders Mark Urban Crime Scene
A shooting on Weet and Washington streets near noon left James Pedro, a potato peddler, dead after an argument over whisky. Edward HatYnun, 24, is under arrest for the fatal headshot. the case follows a broader scene of arson and vandalism damaging the Lord’s Opera house and adjacent yards.
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Deanapoll
Weet and
Washington Streets
Edward HatYnun
James Pedro
Pedro
Ifulfminu
Untitled double tragedy and political note in brief
In Wilson Missouri on August 21 Prank Linne shot his wife and then himself wounding but not killing her. He reportedly wanted a deed back from his wife which she refused. A separate note from Washington reports a two story plot involving Mr Joseph Pulitzer. In Denver a fisheries treaty debate resumes with Mr Morgano making a long speech in support.
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Wilson, Mo
Linnebure
Lis
Weathered Musings: Winds Shift at Waco Corner
A fragmented excerpt records conversation about wind directions near Waco. The speaker notes a south wind blowing earlier, now veering to the north, with locals noting changing air flow and luck. The passage evokes a weekly, casual rural chat about weather.
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Donny Sayas
Waco
Various Brief Items From Suffield to Wisconsin
Fire damages property in Suffield, Conn costing about 20000 dollars. Germany names Herr Von Boetticher as vice president of the state ministry. Secretary Endicott departs for Salem with Gen. MacFeely acting secretary of war. Navy shifts due to Florida epidemic. crews to Norfolk. Agricultural shifts show 10 percent more English wheat, oats 6 percent higher, cattle and sheep declines offset by 4.6 percent more swine. Pipestone to host cricket tourney in August. Wisconsin lumbermen deny proposed lumber trust. Manitoba road builds stone arch bridge at Sauk Centre. Bentley’s factory and mill at Traverse City destroyed in fire. Coal found near Liz Falls Eau Claire with vein thickness 4–7 feet. John Jasper, relative of a Richmond clergyman, under arrest for alleged watch theft. James Carkeek defeats Dewane in multiple wrestling bouts in Milwaukee.
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Endicott
Washington
Salem
Mass
Gen. MacFeely
Florida
Navy Department
Pensacola
Key West
Norfolk Navy Yard
Pipestone
Wisconsin Lumbermen
Frederick Wyerhauser
West Superior
Manitoba Road
Sauk Center
Minnecots
Bentley’s Club
Traverse City
Mich
Liz Falls
Eau Claire
John Jasper
Richmond
Jack Curdkeek
James de Troy
N. Y
Milwaukee
Carkeek
Dewane
Foiled Highway Robbers Attempt Union Pacific Train Hold Up
At Dana water tank near Rawlins Wyoming six to seven masked men tried to rob the eastbound Union Pacific passenger train. The express messenger and postal clerk fired. one robber was wounded, and the crew continued with the train. The governor has offered 2400 for each capture.
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Omana
Union Pacifle
Dana Water Tank
Rawhos
Wryo
Fierman Nash
Wyoming
Dickinson
Union Pacific
Mob Killer Lynching Report From Mississippi Jail
News reaches New Orleans of a mob breaking into Sylvaren jail in Smith county Mississippi last Friday night. Four Black men held for the killing of a white man named Lee were targeted as guards remained inside the cage. The mob shot two prisoners through the bars to death.
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New Orleans
Sylvaren
Smith County
Miss
Lee
Police Pursue Brennan After Fatal Shooting Near Clifton
In Pettis County Missouri 18 year old John Tabb was shot and killed by Brennan after Tabb intervened in a quarrel near Clifton. Brennan fled to the woods as a posse closes in. In Pittspend Frank Waltz and August Blettner argued at a birthday party with knives drawn. Blettner dies soon and Waltz is jailed. In Washington Indiana Congressman Snively accepts invitation to Port Jervis New York with Thurman and other Democrats on Monday.
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Sennalia
John Tabb
Brennan
Clifton
Pettiy County
Young Tabb
Wrennan
Wassington
Benjamin Snively
Indiana
Hir, Thurman
Port Jlurua
Aligh
Arctic Whaling Fleet Struggles in Ice Off Gantown
Information from Aug 21 reports the Arctic whaling fleet has not fared well. Many whales sighted but ships trapped in ice prevent hunting.
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EpGantown
Mass
Wheat and grain prices show volatile open in Chicago
Chicago grain and provisions data show September wheat and corn opening prices with mixed notes. Market chatter mentions weather and shipping influences, with September pork and other commodities listed alongside various futures terms and currency marks.
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Chicago
Werther
England
COPPS LAND REVIEW. Railroad Grants and Indemnity Lands
The article explains how railroad grants cover odd or even numbered sections within prescribed limits, with indemnity lands to cover losses. It details withdrawals and exceptions for bona fide settlers, and the rights of grantees and settlers under acts from 1857 to 1876 and 1974, including protection for settlers and avenues to restore titles.
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Eae
Secretary of the Interior
Tileriur
United States
Important Question Settled in Forestburg County Warrant Case
Judge Spencer at Huron ruled the Forestburg Board of county commissioners acted de facto to issue warrants, Mayhew was de facto county clerk, and the warrants lacked authority. The county faced $1,000 to $2,000 in disputed warrants, with Judge Burdick’s opinion guiding the county’s refusal to pay. Judges Burdick and Edgerton defended the county.
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Letcher Blade
Spencer
Huron
Forestburg Board of County Commiers
Letcher Board
Mayhew
Burdick
Jude Burdick
Edgerton
Governor Church Denounced by Aberdeen News as Threat to Republican Unity
The Aberdeen News attacks Governor Church as a unifier of Dakota Republicans who instead sows dissension. It portrays Church as acting against public interests to advance a personal agenda, urging Republicans to resist his influence and stay united behind the party’s ticket to crush his “reign of terror.”
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Aberdeen News
Dalicla
Daikote
Dakota
Church
Louis
Republican Party
Ile
T.et
Gifford Leads Delegates Amid Central Dakota Deals
The Sioux City Journal notes Delegate Gifford dominating the race with most delegates instructed for him. It warns of a central Dakota coalition plan to unite delegates from north Dakota and push a single candidate, possibly Phil Skilman, Aberdeen, with others like G A Mathews and DC T McCoy players. Palmer and Sullivan are linked to the scheme.
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Hughmore
Sioux City Journal
Gifford
Central Dakota
North Dakota
Phil Skilman
Aberdeen
G. A. Mathews
Brookings
Mathews
DC. T. McCoy
Dicker
Judge Palmer
McCoy
Dakota
B. N. Sullivan
Plankinton
Sullivan
Grule County
Watertown
South Dakota
Hail Storm Destroys Tama County Farmland Telegraph Report
A Waterloo telegram dated August 7 reports a Tama county hail storm on July 21. A photographer returning from Traer photographed storm debris and found a nailsine unfit yet nine inches long. He noted hail five feet deep at the site after the cyclone passed.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Tama County
Pama County
Traer Anly Zist
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National Democratic
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Thorney
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Mitchell
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