Massive Elevated Rail Accident Shocks New York
A crane engine collapsed onto a Broadway street car near Ellery Street, killing seven and injuring over ten as rescuers, ambulances, and labor crews worked to free victims. Coroner’s inquest to follow. superintendent John Shaffer jailed. Other items note repurposed telegraph offices and a Spink County Farmers institute calling for pro farmers to back lawmakers.
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Rible
Broadway
Ellery Street
Eastern District
Union Elevated Company
Reid Avenue
Charles Kirschner
Brooklyn
Patrick Clark
New York
Michael McAuley
Emma Kolens
Thomas Thompson
Marcus Mendes
Jacob Bender
Justice of Peace
John Peterson
Thomas Casburg
Matt Young
John J. Cassedy
Edward Peters
William Nicholls
John Field
Lindsay
John Shaffer
William Austin's Dakota Blizzard Tale Draws Mockery
Waterbury Messenger notes four years since William Austin wed in Dakota. His family reportedly eats all they can and cannot pay doctors' bills. He boasts of Pacific coast fortune and prefers blizzards to sand storms. He jokes that Hicks ville typhoid pneumonia deaths outnumbered those in the Dakota blizzard.
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Waterbury Messenger
William Austin
Dakota
Mr. Austin
Pacific
W.A. Ex
Hicksville
Ohio
St John's Aim in Iowa Start a Third Party
Des Moines Iowa Feb 14 Dr Ss N Fellows from Waterloo says two bills amendatory of the pharmacy law likely to be considered by the convention He notes the alliance backs the Custer bill now before the legislature The Woman's Christian Temperance Union favors a bill allowing liquor sales by druggists with numbered stamped applications county auditors issue to druggists who must account for them Fellows fears lack of alliance and WCTU agreement could halt action by the legislature
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Des Moines
Iowa
Ss. N. Fellows
Waterloo
Custer
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Fellows
Alliance
Christian Teimperance Union
Iowa Third Party Campaign Prompts Clergy Outreach
A plan to back a third party in Iowa could secure 30 000 votes in Towa. The St John faction actively pushes organizing efforts in the east and targets clergy members to spread its message, portraying Towa and Kuinses as mission fields.
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Cummins
Towa
St. John
Iowa
Kuinses
Barqus Situation Senator Letter on Dakota Admission
United States Senate memo from C S Farwell arguing against Dakota statehood split and admission. He accuses Southern Democrats of tampering with elections to block or enable Dakota statehood and calls for northern opposition to ensure power remains with their party.
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United States Senate
Washington
Troostas
Fsq
Wuron
Dinan
Dakota
Democratic Hotse of Representatives
Democratic Party
South
Kansas
Nebraska
Senate
Farwell
Alden’s Manifold Cyclopedia promises concise global knowledge guide
The article extols Alden’s Manifold Cyclopedia as a compact, economical compilation that aggregates world scholarship up to its publication. It來源 draws heavily on Chamber’s and Stor mouth, aiming for American standards of clarity and accuracy while citing no single authority verbatim.
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Aldens Manifold Cyclopedia
Manifold Cyclopedia
Asher
Storlonth
Chamber
England
America
Stormouth
Webster
Worcester
Imperial
Murray
The Garfields Abroad Town Topics in Paris
Mrs Garfield and her daughter Mary stay with Mrs Mason in Paris to support her ill daughter. The engaged couple is Mary and cousin Garfield, with the latter studying at Oxford. The Garfields plan to remain several weeks as Mrs Garfield wears deep mourning and a thin wedding ring while Molly Garfield grows into a tall, pretty, but irritable figure.
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Molly Garfield
Favorite Prescription Promises Health for Women
In Love's Harness, women are urged to seek matrimony but warned to maintain health through Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. The ad claims it remedies wasting disorders and functional irregularities, offering a money back guarantee printed on the bottle wrapper.
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Pierce
Prohibition Third Party Scheme in Towa Reported
Ottawa reports on the Prohibition Third Party scheme and the case of Ching Pao a Chinese scientist and American citizen suing Canada for $25000 over bonds and duty imposed under the Chinese restriction act. The Canadian government struggles with exemption provisions and seeks US and British support to resolve the dispute as parliament debates the act.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Ching Poo
Lim
Clifton
Kingston
Ching Foo
Canada
Ching Pao
Canadas
United States
Government of
The Christian Science Healer and the Unappreciative Patient
A Christian Scientist treats a man with chronic nervous pain for $2 per session. The healer promises quick relief, but after weeks the patient remains in pain and pays $40. When challenged, the healer insists pain is unreal, cites thoughts as real, and the patient retaliates by beating the healer, leaving bruises and other injuries as he leaves.
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Wroth
Phen
Walking match challenge from England to Albert
Lonndon reports Rowell the pedestrian has challenged Albert, winner of last week’s walking match, to a six day and night race at the agricultural hall in London or in America for 32500 a side.
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Lonndon
Rowell
Albert
Agricultural Hall
Juondon
America
Dominic O'Meally Found Guilty in O'Neill Slaying
Curiaco February 11 Dominic O'Meally was convicted by a jury in Judge Slorton's court for the murder of Abirtin O'Neill and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary.
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Curiaco
Dominic O'Meally
Abirtin O'Neill
Settlers Seek Relief Over Roundup of Wood Haulers
Charles Mix area reports six wood haulers detained on Sully's Island were taken to Brule agency for a preliminary examination and bound over to Yankton for trial at $100. Officials expect many cases to be nol pros, but travel costs hurt the accused. Settlers urge Congress to resolve reservation issues to ease fuel shortages.
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Charles Mix
Sully’s
Brule
Yankton
Congress
Texas Cowboy Stages Daring Ride in Paso del Norte Bull Fight
Spectators at Paso del Norte witnessed an extraordinary stunt as a Texas cowboy, with legs tied around a bull's neck, rode the animal while Mexican bull fighters lassoed and threw it. The rider maintained his grip during violent struggles and helped force the bull to the ground before being released. The act drew wild cheers from a packed amphitheatre and was hailed as a remarkable display of daring.
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Paso del Norte
Texas
Cor, Globe-Democrat
Japan's Marvelous Progress and Public Works Milestones
A Atlantic review lauds Japan's lighthouse system mint telegraph networks and multilingual telecommunication efforts as signs of national progress. It notes post office efficiency generating revenue, and the mint’s artistry, framed as liberal achievements benefiting humanity beyond national self interest.
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Japan
Atlantic
Hypocrisy of no Love Token
A Philadelphia Press excerpt quotes a jeweler who laments cynicism from thirteen years in the trade. He cites hollow glitter in gold and calls marriage tokens like engraved bracelets a form of concealed bondage, noting secret springs enabling removal and the lady’s mixed reactions.
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Philadelphia Press
Sartoris Wins Nellies Hand in Grant White House
In Badeau's Memoirs Sartoris recalls asking Gen. Grant for Nellie’s hand at the White House. He describes the tense dinner and silent president before finally declaring his intention to marry the president’s daughter, a bold move that succeeded.
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Sartoris
Gen. Grant
Nellie
White House
Hoe
President
Valut of a Hobby and its Social Echo
A reflective piece on the social and personal value of hobbies from Wiade's Fibre. It argues that depriving someone of a hobby isolates them in a crowd and that hobbyists find real happiness in nature and collection activities, while a hobby can both enrich and burden a person.
German Postoffice Rules Spark Curious Imports
A Philadelphia Call excerpt notes Germany allows broad packages through its post office. It cites odd examples like a live alligator, a monkey faced owl, and a badger dog in Dresden, plus a lake trout sent from Switzerland after a 290 mile journey, all arriving in good condition.
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United States
Germany
Dresden
Switzerland
Saxony
Philadelphia
The Color of the Eyes Observation
French investigator M. de Candolie concludes women show more brown eyes than men. He notes that children from same color parents are 88 to 12 to share that eye color at age ten. If parents’ eye colors differ, brown prevails 55 to 45 over blue or gray in the child. He links brunette health to complexion.
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M. de Candolie
Fits Him Close Aberdeen Pioneer Ordway John Son
The passage mentions Ordway John son and Tridge Meyers before a committee on territories. It cites Johnson as a notable northwest figure and references Booynis case with remarks about a paper on the path. The legibility is limited and details are fragmentary.
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Aberdeen
Ordway Johnson
Tridge Meyers
Priday
Johnson
Northwest
Waterbury Dialogues on Supplies Stirring Local Debate
In Waterbury residents discuss shortages and prices as Pierre and St. Lawrence weigh sending gasny and butter. The talk centers on whether to ship a ear load of butter and what fuel and produce should be prioritized amid a looming storm.
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Waterbury
Mitchell
Pierre
St. Lawrence
Som Gasny
Foreclosure Sought In Dakota Territory Mortgage Suit
The Territory of Dakota through Davison County files a relief complaint in the Mitchell District Court seeking foreclosure of two mortgages on the southwest quarter of section 30 township 101 range 62. Rosa Samuel and Alexander Greenberg are named defendants with orders for publication and response within thirty days. The action, filed January 21 1888, aims to apply proceeds toward debts of 500 plus accrued interest and 862.43 with interest, and to bar redemption rights.
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Sreonxp Jupieran Disixicy
Wavison Com Lo Oan and Truet Company
I Corporation
Iowa
Viaintill
Rosa Samuel
Alexiheer Greenberg
Davison
Dako
Mitchell
D. T
Mail Street
Dakota Territory
Territory
Dakota
Southwerst
Rosasimuel
Alexander Greenberg
Mitchell, D.T
A.D
D. A. Mizener
D.T
Leper Safir
Bartlett Tripp
Second Judicial District
District Court
Davison County
Said County
M Mitchell
Foreclosure Suit in Davison County Dakota Territory
Territory of Dakota files foreclosure action in Second Judicial District Davison County against Mrs Gustavous C Clements Gustavous C Clements Samuel J Teachnor Frances E Teachnor and W G Davison. Complaint filed January 21 1888 seeks decree on mortgage for 350 with 12 percent interest on Lot 15 Block 4 Rowleys first addition Mitchell Dakota Territory. Defendants ordered to answer within thirty days of service or risk relief being granted.
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Davison County
Armin
Falnitt
Gustavous
Clements
Gustavous C. Clements
Samuel J. Teachnor
Frances KE. Teachnor
W. G. Davison
Territory of Dakota
Frances E Teachnor
A.D
Davison
Mitchell
County of Davison
D. T
Ofice
Wain Street
Dakota Territory
Dakota
Rowley
D. A. Mizener
Mitchell, D. T
Bartlett Tripp
Second Judicial District
D V
District Court
Sa‘d County
Mitcell
Foreclosure Suit Against Mary E Scott In Dakota Territory
The Territory of Dakota serves Mary E Scott with summons in a foreclosure action filed January 1 1888 in Mitchell Davison County. The complaint seeks a decree to foreclose a mortgage on lands in Davison County described as west half of the northwest quarter and west half of the southwest quarter of section 17 township 101 range 60, securing 990 dollars with interest at eight percent from November 10 1888. Case filed January 21 1888. order granted January 27 1888. Mitchell, Dakota Territory.
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Mary E.scott
Terrtory
Dakota
Mary B. Scott
Davison
Territory of
Mitchell
Dakota Territory
Mary E Scott
D. A. Mizener
D. T
Mary E. Scott
Bartlett Tripp
Second Judicial District
Davison County
D.T
Sala County
Issac Spees
Frances C
Hela Malcomnson
Teen
Abe Povernment
Gach
Miteheil
Rebecca Malcombso
Wits & Wells
Martusigee
Rail and civic notices from Mitchell Dakota region
Trains depart east and west on Sundays with various freight and passenger services listed. Territorial officers, judiciary, county and city officials, lodge and society listings, church services, and local notices for Mitchell Dakota are detailed with numerous names and positions.
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A.m
Ip.n
Tasseny Paseen Freight
Pas Cueoi
Lpeiquue
Congress
Gifford
Louis Kk. Church
M.L. McCormack
John D. Lawler
James A. Ward
Gene Marie Taylor
Eugene A. Dye
U.S
John & Carland
United States
Dan Maratta
K. I. Templeton
Con. of
Immigration
P. & McClure
Tyler
North Dakota
Chas
Harris
South Dakota
J. Ki. Jenkins
Board of Health
King
Territorial
Alloway
Grand Forks
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Rss
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Peprice’s
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Price Baking Powder
Caicaco
General Directory
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway
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St. Paul
TUE
T. Robinson Auulof
RE. D. Presectsorer
Joh McBride
J. N.crow
Stauchiberr Gohn Tatman
Rouer H. Bennet
Gummestonee i
W. Gardner Lisklet
John Cook
Board OF Aldermen
Julian Smith
Dundas
J. Windle
Geo. Anderson
M. Keith
H. E. Kratz
St. Bernard Commandry
U. D
Sir Knighte
Singiser
I C
J. N. Crow
Resurgam Lodge
Chanka Lodge
Dakot
Meels
Jerome Wiltze
N. G
B. van Alstine
Odo Fellowes
J. M. Adams
C. DP
H. J. Bingham
Rangom
G. A. It. Mitchell
W. B. Jacobs
A. Durfey
Adj. Ferguson Lodge
Old Fellows’ Hall
W.S. Crandell
E.R. Anghes
Win, McAvinney
Cus Lodge
K. of P
Odd Bellows Hall
Il West
G.C. Elmer Miller
Rand S
Wet
O. A
CO. Clark
Capt
Wea
Roiers
McHing
First Baptist
J. Winesir
Iya Young People's
Gop
A. A. Brown
Church of the “Holy Family
George Slivehian
C.wm. Wurrsehmidt
Epurch Mitchell W. G. T. U
Ransom Relief Corps
Micrtcade Sale
Miteheid
Dag
Dam. A
Nike Tinal
Mareh U
Stowell
Iarnird
FOMN
Saidland
Yi Morie Aston
Loya Hand
Charlie Aukinson
I Tistey
Gana
TERN
Kratz
Ally
Denister
Mitenel
Dak
Mitchell, Dak
Janes DL
Seenon
Township
Rage
Aha Enleiyed
Laud
Bern
Siti Holshire
Hazickon
Peouuiy
Gao
Namie
Deuk
Mareh i. Ise
Thomas W. Wei
Sid Bund
Swift
William Nimph
Charley AL Swift
Ott Gro i
Byirit
Hansen County
Charksym
Tir
Stinson & Co
Portland, Maine
Iavetion
Pai Uy
Trew & Co
Augusin
Millie
Wollcoe
Andrew Gustiry
Nord
Petri
Deponent
Andrew Gust Nord
Te Olhis
Ebru
API Nord
Gisa
Land Office
Ger
David O. Sweet
Gust Nord
de Sed
Kebrgy
Andrew Gust Ni
Hhe
Andrew Gut
Ieda
Mizener
Dee
Tradlett
BIX & Daughter
Mitchell Dental Parlors
Cor
Nisin
Lord & Thomas
Siliietite
Randolph St
Chicago
of Societis
Them
Jan
Almos
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